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by Lisa Langille respect for the women who had to stop," said Newby. easily. But people don't remem- in the college and outside because and Joanna Turcewicz been victims of violent crimes. In her speech, Boyd summed ber enough," he said. women are afraid," Boyd said. Boyd said this has become an up the lack of attention given to Boyd also said the media por- She said even though aware- Humber College paid its annual event and she was hoping violence against women. trayed the massacre as an isolated ness has been heightened, "a lot

respect to the victims of the that both men and women would "If it were between countries, incident, but it wasn't. "In 1989, more can be done." Montreal Massacre in a memorial attend. we would call it a war. If it were a 119 women were murdered in Leisa Bailey SAC's Director service held in the concourse on "It's an issue for everybody. disease, it would be called an epi- domestic violence. In 1991, the of Multiculturalism, attended the

December 4. It's not just a issue. It's If it spill, 50," women's demic. were an oil we total had risen to 1 she said. service and said that it was a nec- The service, which lasted a social issue," said Boyd. would call it a disaster. But, if it's Boyd pointed out that before essary thing. almost 15 minutes, included a Dalyce Newman, co-ordinator against women, it is an every day the massacre, there were 200,000 "We have to remember that it speech by organizer Joan Boyd of the Intercultural centre, who occurrence," said Boyd. sexual assaults reported in Canada has to be stopped," she said. and participants placed a flower in took some courses at I'ecole Russell Weyenburg, a student over a five-year period and that According to Boyd, the biggest a vase as each of the 14 victims' Polytechnique where the massacre in Registered Nursing program, half of all women sexually challenge right now is in chang- names were read. occurred, was one of the partici- said people should continue to assaulted are under the age of 17. ing the structure of society and, Boyd also asked that everyone pants at the memorial service. remember the massacre. "I don't Since the massacre, women's most importantly, men and observe a moment of silence in "I believe that the violence has think it should be forgotten that networks have been "springing up women have to join together

Singing for their breakfast

Children filled the front steps of Humber College with song last Saturday.

Story Page 11

Equine students bucked by lack of funds

by Marg Land minimize our costs that way." ment at Kemptville Agricultural that don't, I sort of beg, borrow, lege and are collecting signa- The New Liskeard College, also admitted that her steal horses in the area for them. tures for a petition they plan to

Humber College's equine Agriculture College is funded program has fallen upon hard I can never guarantee from year send to Humber's Board of program is not alone when it fully by the provincial Ministry times. to year what's going to be avail- Governors. comes to decreased funding and of Agriculture and experienced "I think everybody is (having able. We don't have any school fmancial problems, according to a 10 per cent cutback in funding financial difficulties)," Lee- horses ourselves." the directors of equine programs last year. Beattie admitted that Maunder said. "I run it on a According to Lee-Maunder, at other Ontario colleges. he is waiting for even more shoe string. I'm rather an expert the college has a very high Clarification David Beattie, the director of decreases. at horse managing on a shoe placement rate for graduates to

New Liskeard Agricultural "We're really on the ropes if string. I think we're still afloat. the equine barn management Last week's cover story regarding the College, reported that his col- they hit us hard again," he said. Certainly, the program contin- program. alleged sexual assault of a Humber pool employee indicated that the victim was lege's equine program has been The equine program at New ues to grow so we're trying des- "Everybody that wishes to go physically abducted. However, since struggling with decreased fund- Liskeard currently has 64 stu- perately to stay afloat." into the horse industry after going to press. Coven has been informed ing and large cutbacks, despite dents in its equine program. Lee-Maunder added that she completion of the program, gets that this was not the case. The victim the college's partial self-suffi- Beattie said that the college has admits only 30 students into the a job," Lee-Maunder said. was apparently offered a ride. Police .say ciency. seen no drop in enrolment into program every year, even Humber's equine program has there was no indication she was abduct-

"We certainly are (experienc- the program and has, in fact, though she has over 70 students currenUy launched an education- ed. ing financial cutbacks)," Beattie seen an increase over the past apply every year, an depends on al program to increase student The story also inferred thai the false said. "We produce most of our three years. those students bringing their knowledge on the plight of the claim which involved a man was a sexu- own feed. We don't own any Ann Lee-Maunder, the direc- own horses to help keep down equine program. They have set al as.sault In fact the man only alleged he was slashed with a knife. horses, we bring them in from tor of the one-year certificate costs. up small information booth in Coven regrets any inconvenience caused. local horse owners and try to program in equine barn manage- Lee-Maunder said, "Those the main concourse of the col- Coven Special Section

52 percent of the population isn't a minority ... Pages 12-14 Thursday, December 10th, 1992 Coven

If'" i^'^HM^ Good Morning Albion mall!

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By Tamara de la Vega closer it'll be closer to tlve dollars said the radio station is good for a spot." the shopping mall because it adds Humber College radio students The original plan to get a radio to the efforts administration has have signed a six-week contract station started, said Fisher, "called made to improve its image. with the Albion shopping centre for $ 1 100 a week — that was pro- "You don't see gangs or kids and are now officially on the air. hibitively expensive so I cut it hanging around too any- A group of students has down to the bone." much launched a mini-radio station Because most of the students more because they've increased within the shopping centre, trans- have part time jobs, they will mall security," said Tisnower.

milted via the mall's P.A. system. each work about one shift a week. "And the radio puts people in a Martin Fisher, a second-year "I think we're working more on a good mood." radio student and creator of the volunteer basis," says Craig Although the mall has signed mall radio project, said the station Wigley, one of the students at the the six week contract on a trial will play music which caters to station.

shoppers and at the same time Bobby Nirwal, also working in basis "it sounds great and a lot of

will also advertise for merchants the station, said he's only able to our tenants like it as well. So far

in the mall. work one shift a week. "I would we seem to be happy with it," said Fisher said that the station will love to work more but I can't mall administration assistant be a community oriented format. because I have bills to pay." Adriana Kereakou. "We're collecting toys in con- She has already taken According to Kereakou, the junction with the Bank of Saturdays off her part time job at renewal of the contract will Montreal (and) it then goes to the Petro Canada to work at the sta-

Etobicoke firefighters to distrib- tion because "it will look great on depend on Albion mall's budget ute," said Fisher. "We're part of my resume, it's experience outside for next year and whether its the community and we're trying of Humber College," said. she Board of Directors will approve it to help the less fortunate." Fisher said that students work- again. Fisher said mall owners are ing at the station, if lucky, can Fisher is hoping that if the con- getting a great promotional deal. expect to make approximately tract is renewed, the opportunity "Right now we have a special, $50 for the six week period. "The TAMARA DE LA VEGA will spearhead similar it's $40 for 48 commercials, it main gain out of this is experi- projects Radio KAOS — Radio student Martin Fisher mans the air- will soon go up to two dollars a ence," he said. he'd like to organize in other shot and when Christmas gets Store owner Irvin Tisnower malls. waves at Albion mall as Humber launches a mini-radio station.

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Meal plan misconceptions

byAmieHeasUp

The residence meal plan system isn't the deal students bargained

for.

It is a debit card system in which students pay money in advance. The amount of money depends on what plan they chose. Money is subtracted from their account each time they purchase something. "Approximately 549 students have meal plans this year. My per-

ception is that this is down slightly from last year," said David Griffin, general manager of Food Services. Most students chose to get meal plans because of its conve-

nience. "I got a meal plan because my parents decided that was the best avenue for me to take," said Bethany Boultinghouse, a first- year hotel and restaurant management student.

"It's easy and available, and my parents thought it was a good idea," said Carla Kaufman, a first-year nursing student. Convenience, does not mean that the students think they are get- ting good value for their money, "It's expensive, thirty cents for extra peanut butter, thirty cents extra for cheese on a hot dog. They

try to take it from you where they can get it," said Beth Young, a CAMBERS nursing student. "I'm not getting one (a meal plan) for next semes- VlCKl LEU

ter. It's cheaper if 1 buy my ovm food and I can eat wRat I want." Service blues — The food service department is cutting costs by cutting hours, employees and Not all of the products offered are seen as being overpriced. "For annual pay-increases. Tylenol I only pay $3 where I would be paying about $6," said

Patricia Holloway, a first-year nursing student. "Food though, it's overpriced." Tightening belts in Food Services According to Boultinghouse, "the quality of the food is not suffi- cient for the money, and not only for the money, but for your bal- by Vicki Lee Cambers rary. "It's unlikely that we will be cost anywhere from three to four ance of vitamins, proteins, and anything else that you're getting. I increasing services before next times what it cost person don't think the quality is sufficient for that." would a Cutbacks in Humber's food September. try to Some returning students didn't buy meal plans again this year, We may to eat at home. services department have cost increase the service level in "It's too expensive and I don't like the food," said Cindy Ewaskiw, a "Money is the number one fac- their if business third-year public relations student. four part-time employees September, and sup- tor, for sure ... GST hurts to a ports it we'll "The dollar value we had to put into them was too much for what jobs and some others are working then continue on, large degree," said Mason. Food fewer hours. otherwise we'll plan on tightening I could eat. I would have preferred a muph smaller plan," said costing over four dollars is sub- Directors this Krista Ure a second-year business administration student. blame poor sales for up as we did year," said ject to both GST and provincial the cutbacks. "Basically, the Mason. As for next year? "If 1 do buy a plan, I'll probably buy a one sales tax — a total of 15 per cent problem is sales are flat," said The reorganization will save semester one and I'm not even sure if I'U do that," said Holloway. tax. "Certainly, one of our prob- John Mason, Director of the food services department lems is pricing, because what Ancillary Services in the food $6,000 over the remainder of the Parking peeves at res we're finding is that when the bill services department. fiscal year, which ends in March. goes over four dolhrns, sales drop Mason said the decision was Journalism student, Sean byAmieHeasUp off," he said. ultimately that of David Griffin, O'Connell was laid-off from his Mason said he thinks the general manager of food services. job working part-time for one of Students living in residence are asked to leave their cars at home Humber student government Griffin is responsible for the daily Humber's coffee carts. "1 was told when they move to school, and students are up in arms. should lobby against the provin- operations and budget control. it was strictly an administrative According to the Residence Hall Guide which students in resi- cial government's four dollar "The department monitors sales decision," said O'Connell. dence received in September, administration asked that "residence threshold on food taxation, or on a daily basis," Mason said. Mason said part-lime employ- students leave their cars at home. We have provided you with a lobby to make cafeteria meals After reviewing labour and ees have been mo.st affected by home on campus that enables you to attend classes at the College tax-free. "I don't sec sales reports management opted the restructuring, and that man- them [cafete- without cotrunuting. Providing parking so that you can go home on ria meals] as such a great luxury," to reorganize. The reports show agement has remained as it was, weekends and do other things more easily is not the goal of parking that sales are only slightly below prior to the reorganization. he said. permits at the College. last year. "Traditionally there is an "People are changing, more This view is not one that has gained popularity among students, "Unfortunately, we're not gen- increase in salary come January, arc bringing lunches," said "I have a life too, so I do work in the school, but I do leave the erating the increased sales to there won't one this Mason. He points out that with school too," said Melinda Allan, resident assistant for R-7. and be year," cover costs that he said. the economy the way it is people "They're (administration) fine, they have their cars, they're not operating increase every yem\" said Mason. Mason cites taxes in general as think twice before spending extra the people that have to get places or whatever. I mean they think cuts that because we're in residence and we live right by the school, what The in both the hours of a major contfibutor to poor sales. money on lunch, especially with would we need a car for? They don't understand that we need a car operation and staff are not tempo- He said with taxes, eating out can taxes so high. for other things besides school," said Patricia Holloway, a first-year nursing student. Students in residence breaking contributions in Record are placed the parking lottery on an equal basis with other students at the College, and some are given by Tracy Bailey United Way of Greater Metro. and for this you should be proud," Woodbine permits, which students think are useless. "The student body should not said Jonathan Dunkclman, "I don't see the point. The reason I have my car here is so 1 can A new North American record unrecognized," said Carolyn drive myself instead of having to take the bus at night," said Krista go Campaign Manager for ihc was set December I, as Humber Gibb, Chairperson of the Humber Ure, a second-year business administration student. "If I have a Education Division at United Public Relations students present- College Student "It Woodbine permit, 1 can't access my car." United Way. Way. "You arc the volunteers of ed a cheque to the United from their contributions that "This is where 1 live, this is where my car should be," said Ure. Way was the future." "1 totalling $31,300. tlie student campaign was able to don't want my car in some abandoned parking lot." In the closing remarks, Tom Others have not accepted their Humber lx;at the old record by raise $3 1,300." Woodbine permits. "When I had Browne, a public relations my Woodbine permit I did not have car at school because there over $200 set in 1990 by the col- Every year, about 35 public my instructor, had many words of "1 was no point," said Allan. have a car for security reasons, so 1 lege. relations students organize a cam- praise for his students. can get about, and that's why 1 bought the car." United Way week, October 26- paign that gives the student body "Thank you lor your hard Students at residence feel they should be allowed the chance to 30. was a success. Students a chance to show their support for work and rising so well to a chal- buy a permit if they need one. donated money in by participating the United Way. lange that brought so much to Ihc "Especially for the security, that we need to be concerned alwut in events held throughout the According to Gibb. through community." said Browne. at the moment," said Allan. "I think if you pay $375 a month you week. Highlights included larot this campaign, the public rela- First year public relations stu- should be entitled to at least have a car spot." card readings, casino, siccp-out. tions students gained valuable Parking at Huinber is already overcrowded, and not every stu- and a Yuk Yuks comedy night. knowledge on fund raismg, devel- dents Susan Adams. Shawn dent that applies does get a spot. "There are not that many shidents "You don't raise this kind of oped their communication skills Stone. Mark Bcrardo and Susie in residence with cars," she said. "I'm in a position that I live here, I money just for your project. You that will be the foundation for Chiarot received awards lor their

work here, and 1 to school here I I go so just feel that should be enti- all felt the need and reached a their careers and in addition to contributions. An award was also tled to one parking permit)." (a North American record. You raised money for the United Way. given to Lcighcllcn Atkin. a first- should all feel proud of that," said "You are number one. You did year student for her outstanding Courtney Pratt, Chair of the raise a record amount of money contribution. Thursday, November 5th, 1992 Coven Kdhorial Pa(;i:

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Holiday Wish List

As the season of giving quickly springs upon us, we at Coven pre- sent to you a wish list that sums up what we would like to find in Letters to the Editor; j^ our stocking come Christmas morning. • More couches in Coven (to raise the total past zero). Don't attack the church • Smoking to be moved indoors (in a special designated smoking room). Dear Coven: In her piece, Ms. Brown states not change its direction due to the

1 am writing this letter in that churches have to "stop demands of a changing society. A • To job out as quickly as possible (no offense, Humber). response to Rachel Brown's edito- expressing the views of a time church is there to help bring rial "Vatican Wake Up Call" that and place that has long since peace to a society, a symbol of

• Cheaper tuition fees. appeared in the last issue of passed away." Believe it or not stability. No one of thinking age

Coven (Dec. 3/92). Being a Ms. Brown, there are still mil- is forced to attend a church.

• A three-peat for our Humber basketball Hawks. Roman Catholic, 1 was extremely lions of people (including It would be beneficial if every- offended by her assault on the myself), that believe abortion is one only concentrated on their

• Santa to bless all Humber students with love and joy. Vatican and shocked by the gall murder, that birth control is own personal beliefs. I know that

she displayed in questioning an abused, and that a homosexual my church is a church of love and

• All Humber students abstaining from drinking and driving. established religion. hfestyle is wrong. Don't question I'm at peace with myself. I refuse

I feel that arguing about reli- people's moral beliefs unless you to look down on others who feel

• A campus radio station that you can actually hear outside of the gion should be avoided and that are immortal enough to do so. differenUy, but I also refuse to be college. opinion pieces denouncing peo- Remember, you're only a writer questioned for my moral code. ple's spiritual beliefs should never for a college paper, you're in no To summarize my thoughts

• Student government that makes less money than the captain's of appear in newspapers. It's disap- position to judge a religion. Ms. Brown, if you don't agree

industry. pointing to see Coven print some- It is not "ludicrous" that God with the church, don't go. thing attacking a symbol that so should be represented by a man in Sincerely, • Cafeteria food prices that wouldn't require students to name their many people cherish. A trend that the church. It is a catholic belief Alan McDonald first born after the chef. seems to be growing these days. and a tradition. A church should 1st year student

• Also, cafeteria food that was actually made with real meat. AIDS apathy at Humber disappointing • A school parking lot bigger than the average elementary school

parking lot.

Tuesday, Dec. 1 was worid AIDS day. As a strong sharing needles Ibr drug use? We weren't talking at

believer in the 1 of all. • A school library that actually had books that students could use. cause, took a few moments out my day to think of those now infected with the HIV Until all of us face up to the reality, the fear and dis- virus. crimination associated with the disease will not be • A benevolent monarch to run the campus Residence. What did Humber College (North Campus) do? cra.sed. AIDS is not going to go away. Arc we at

• A more worthwhile use of our student activity fees by SAC The young generation is apparently full of "movers Humber going to ignore it and hope that someone (Twister, anyone?). and shiikcrs." We have been labeled "active", "con- else will work toward making a change?

cerned" and "Knowledgeable." We are viewed as Dec. I has come and gone. Wc can all sit around to didn't what will happen Dec. 1/93. • For Humber student government bodies at Lakeshore and resi- people who want make a difference. Why now and wait and see dence to have fewer scandals than the present Ontario New we on Dec. 1? Maybe things will change. Or we can get acfive Democratic Party. AIDS is a disease that is affecting all of us. It is now. We can stand up for those issues that we killing people of all races and economic brackets. It believe to be right, whether it be this issue or some-

is hoinosexuals het- thing else important. can start changing the • An end to segregated eating and washroom facilities for students affecting men and women, and as We It is stu- that think of and view others. be and staff. End Humber apartheid now. erosexuals. affecting college and university ways we We CAN dents. We are not exempt. the "movers and shakers" others believe us to be.

If what 1 have said is true, and 1 believe it to Frankly, 1 disappointed with the college and the • A school store that doesn't bleed students for all their cash by be, am marking up prices on textbooks. what happened on Dec. 1 ? Where were the red rib- student body. bons representing AIDS awareness? If we are the Julie Weeden people that can the changes, were not • The right to walk down the halls without being hustled by sales- make why we First year journalism men and credit card representatives. talking about safe sex, condoms and the dangers of • A financial aid office that's open for more than five hours a day. Cheers^ and JeersX: Merry Christmas ChkERS|/':To the public relations students for .setting a new North American record by raising $3I,30() for the United way.

Coven will not be publishing again until Cheersi/:To second year radio student, Martin Fisher, for taking Humber radio to the Albion mall. January 14. The staff would like to thank our readers for their continued support and feed- CHKIiR.S*^:To the Toronto Blue Jays for signing Paul Molitor and Joe Carter. back. Best wishes for the holidays and the new JKERSX::To Food Services for laying off four employees right before Christmas. Ho ho ho. year. Have a safe and happy break and we'll see '92. you in JeersX::To Brian Mulroncy for not following Bob Rac's lead and meeting with Salman Rushdie — "

Coven Thursday, November 10th, 1992

RIDE program works

STOP THE PRESS by Gaye Duncan

The RIDE program which has just begun as part of Metro's

Christmas activity is one of the best exa^nples of Toronto's finest Coven's end of year exam living up to their motto of "Serve and Protect. Crime prevention and crime detection, are two of the most by James Cullin opposite of good if you owned tions to Humber this year. So important police activities, and RIDE serves both of them. a Mustang. It seems the classic many in fact that the college It prevents crime by dissuading drivers from drinking for fear Queen Elizabeth described American muscle car was in had to put 1800 successful of being found out, and it effectively detects the serious tTime of 1992 as a year she'll vogue among auto thieves. applicants on a waiting list. It's impaired driving by saturating key roads for a lime with police recall with "undiluted joy." Student government was gratifying to know Humber is a activity. How droll. Betty's sense of always a source of amusement. respected school but a lot of Our police have refined and improved this weapon of law understatement never ceases to SAC's little trip to sunny deserving people were shut out enforcement over the years. amaze me. Unfortunately California gave us all pause for in the cold. They now stop every single car on a specific section of a main number's Fall of '92 could be thought. Many of us were no This was all the more road. The previous system of stopping about one in four gave described in much the same doubt stressed to learn the regretable given that this was the impaired driver a sporting chance of evading the net. way. University of San Diego is alco- number's Silver Anniversary. Now if you are on that stretch you are caught in the net. The main story of the past four hol-free. Oh, the burden of Twenty-five years old and all Assuming you are dry there is little wasting of time by the months has been the sexual leadership. we got was a new clock. At RIDE officers. assaults on or near the campus. There were more positive least future students will know A friendly cop pokes his head through your window or door Violations that happened and events of course. Humber how late they arc for class as and pleasantly enquires, "Have you been drinking tonight?" A assaults that never were domi- played host to some of the they get off the bus. true, negative answer and you -dxt on your way, having been nated our headlines. greatest writers of our time in Finally, amidst an otherwise wished a "Merry Christmas." If Coven's coverage of this August. Margaret Atwood, Ann gloomy news year, our public There is a strong case for continuing the RIDE program issue accomplished anything Beattie and Richard Ford were relations students out did them- throughout the year, even if that means there are fewer police besides awareness, it is that the among the literary giants who selves setting a North American officers degrading their profession by lurking behind trees or administration acknowledged gathered for the first sitting of record for raising funds for the hedges, ready to pounce suddenly on the good driver whose car however belatedly — the col- number's School of Creative United Way. Now maybe we is erroneously driving a kilometer or two above the speed limit. lege community's right to be Writing. can make it to the Pipe with This is an undertining of frustration rather than a prevention informed. A more mixed blessing was the enough change in our pockets of crime. It is an irritant to experienced drivers, especially when The past four months were the unprecedented surge in applica- to buy a cup of coffee. the anti-driving Gestapo lurk frequently when it Is obvious that a

little extra speeding is causing no harm whatsoever.

In this situation, it is merely revenue collection — a form of indirect taxation levied indiscriminately on a random selection of the motoring public. Merr The opposite extreme of Germany having no speed limit whatsoever on the Autobahns is not desirable, for not enough drivers are good enough either in Germany or Canada for every- one to turn major highways into "Indys." The very visibility of RIDE also cuts down serious speeding. When you see the posse of poUcc flashing in the distance you

automatically drop yoiff speed until you are well past. Moreover, the possibility of being stopped might cause the driver to discov- er how the seatbelt goes on. Army needs cash

By Chris Vernon

This week a vanguard of 1 ,800 US marines will hit the sands of Somalia and give thousands of starving civilians a truly won- derful Chritsmas gift. A US led force using the might of French, Belgian and Canadian troops will finally put food into the stom- achs of these war ravaged people, at the same time they will dis- arm the bandit warloads who have interrupted United Nations relief supplies for over a year.

This is the first time in history that a UN force is operating as a feedback peace maker and not a peace keeper. The US undoubtedly will have no qualms about flexing its military muscle in order to get food aid to the dying, but this new UN peace making role has In keeping with the spirit of the season serious implications for Canada's UN future. Canada has UN forces stretched all across the globe, and two Coven took to the halls to see what you the stu- weeks ago the military clearly stated that it would need more cash dents top list. wanted for Christmas. Here's our nine in order to meets its UN obligations — without money Canada

will let down the nations who it is trying to help and put its own troops in jeopardy. Canada must keep its fighting forces well oiled and be willing to spend the money to upgrade them. Number 9: "A diploma." Ivano Veloccr — Architectural Design The UN mandate for Somalia involves engaging enemy forces and killing them if necessary to ensure that food reaches the Number 8: "A two-way ticket to New York." Carlo Colozza — General Arts dying. Number 7: "A new car" Kerry Goring — Public Relations Clearly the US and France have the militiuy technology to Number 6: "A nice vacation at the beach" Carlos Navia — Legal Assistant handle the Russian made weapons which lie in the hands of the Number 5: "A world without drugs" Pat Vieira — Architectural Tech Somalian gansters. But Canada's military is seriously under Number 4: "A trip around the world" Isabella Kevorkian — Accounting equipped to defending itself from modern wcap

Canada has always been proud to send its forces to troubled

lands in the name of peace, but in order to protect them, and to continue to be a major player in UN operations — Canada needs -Don't drink and drive- to keep its forces in tunewith the demands that are placed on them. Thursday, December 10th, 1992 Coven

Humber PR grads return: Shoplifting a bust at campus bookstore

Alumni reunion a great success by Tracy Bailey result, about $10,000 is lost, hut shoplifting are the smaller com- Mason said things have improved puter items, like disks, computer by Tracy Bailey Humber's campus bookstore this semester. games and arts and drafting sup- As part of Humber College's 25th anniversary celebrations, the has beefed up security in order to "I'd say it's been reduced to plies because they're small. public relations certificate program recently organized and hosted discourage potential shopUfters. half, easily, and just less than half To help improve customer ser- the first alumni reunion for its graduates. "We have increased our sur- in dollar value," said Mason. vice in the bookstore. Mason said

The first program was the three year diploma program, founded veillance over the last year and a When a shoplifter is caught, that ultimately three additional in 1974. The sec(»d, founded in 1982, is the one year public rela- half. We now have the internal there can be a high price to pay. cash desks will be opened to help tions certificate (post-graduate) program. electronic anti-shopUfting. Items "We will press charges," relieve the problem of long line Approximately 147 people attended die lavish event November are tagged and can (sound an Mason said. ups around busy times in 27, including Hugh Morrison, 85, who started the program and was alarm) if someone removes it "We haven't charged anyone September and throughout the

one of the first instmctors. from the store without it being this semester. Sometimes, if the year. The Seventh Semester was packed to edacity as alunuii from deactivated," said John Mason, individual offers to pay, we'll "I think line-ups play a big the past 18 years wined and dined from a buffet table displaying a Director of Ancillary Services. reach a negotiated agreement. part in shoplifting. Sometimes, if selection of food prepared by number's food services. "Also, there's a closed - circuit Sometimes, it doesn't get to the the line up at the cash is bad, Many of the alumni were grateful for the opportunity to catch up TV, store clerks are watching for point of being shopUfting. We're you're just tempted to take some- with old friends. cases of shoplifting, but that aware of the incident when it's thing because you don't want to

Sarah Marris, a 1990 public relations certificate graduate and doesn't mean it doesn't happen. about to happen and it can be dis- wait. It increases temptation.. .It's

Patti Love, a 1991 graduate from the diploma program, hadn't seen It's a very real problem not to be couraged. A portion though do not the dollar value you mind each other for about five years. underestimated." get away with it and there's a por- paying for. You mind waiting. "It's great to see each other again. We never would have According to Mason, approxi- fion who we detect. It's about So, I diink it's those issues around arranged to meet each other ourselves, so this is great," said Love. mately 200 incidents of shoplift- 50/50," said Mason. customer service that help to con- When Augj Aeri, a 1979 graduate, wi»s asked how he felt coming ing occur in a semester. As a Some of the main targets of trol shoplifting," Mason said. back to Huml)er, he said he felt grown up. "TTje program really was helpful to me," he said "But, you don't plan could mean cheaper books until get out there get beat up a few times." New really learn you and by David O'Hare campus book store is still just to demand — no more large, breaking even. expensive shipments. Custom Publishing is a new By engaging in Custom pub- "It may be another five years plan presenfly in consideration by lishing, the college would buy the before this idea becomes really costs the book store to help cut costs copyrights to a book and purchase popular," said Mason. "The really established yet," said THE CUE and ease some of the financial it on disk. This would give the aren't BILLIARD & CAFE burden. college the opportunity to print Mason. the cuts to "The bookstore is an auxiliary books on the premises. With recent NDP More than lust a 'Biffiards CfuS. operation and by the guidelines "This would definitely reduce OSAP, money seems to be the issue with students hearing set by the government, they must prices and waste," said Mason. main Come ^Dozun and Check u^'' out! be self-supporting," said John "There will be a copyright fee, about Custom Publishing for the Mason, Director of Ancillary but it will still be cheaper." first time. idea," said Services. Custom Publishing would save "I think it's a great "This means no government the college the high cost of freight John Johnstone, third-year Information Systems funding. It operates on the model rates and surplus inventory. Computer student. "1 don't know about any- that it must cover its expenses to Mason said that there are books high one else, but I'm not exactly rich. make it a profit cenU-e so they can that never sell due to their reinvest back into the college," cost and a lack of interest by the A lot of students are hurtin' for long as you can sell Mason said. student consumer. money. As an Even with the present 18 per With this new plan, the book the book again, then that's he said. cent mark up on merchandise, the store could order books according even bigger bonus," FOOD& CLOTHING BANK HOLIDAY HOURS Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 :30 a.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Closed — Christmas Eve Open — Dec. 25 — 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Closed — New Year's Eve NOW OPEN Open — Jan. 1—4 p.m. to 1 a.m. MONDAY, DEC. 14,11 :45 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and TUESDAY, DEC. 15 11:45 A.M. TO 3:00 P. a Happy New Year 5289 HWY. #7 & KIPLING WOODBRIDGE, ONT COME TO SAC OFFICE KX105 (416) 850-POOL (7665) F09R MORE INFORMATION NOW LICENSED UNDER THE LLBO

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Students sharing knowledge

Humberts tutoring program has students helping others at modest costs

by Margaret Bryant said. learning," Taylor explained. "We tie in personality styles The program started in January 1983, and presently and learning styles."

Humber students can get by with a little help from their there are 100 tutors and 350 clients. Colin Piercey, second-year music student and tutor, friends, through the Peer Tutoring program at North "Anyone that asks for a certain subject, we try to teaches theory, ear training and rhythm reading. He said

Campus. accommodate them," said Mary Vesia, Clerk of Peer being a tutor is very rewarding and is a great way to solidi-

The program is offered to all students who need special Tutoring. fy his own knowledge.

assistance with a certain course they are taking in school. The tutoring is offered to full-time students, but only in "It's nice to see the students progress," Piercey

The tutors are students who have maintained an 80 per- a limited way to part-time students, Vesia said. explained. "To see them come from what they think is

cent average in the subject they are teaching. According to a survey done in May 1992 by Taylor, nothing, to being comfortable with the subject."

"Students feel more comfortable to go to another for about 10 percent students use the centre. John Aidoo, second-year accounting student and tutor,

help," said Cheryl Taylor, Co-ordinator for Peer Tutoring. To become a tutor, a six-hour orientation is given at the said he helps go more in depth on the subject he is teach- Students needing help are allowed three hours a week beginning of the semester to learn how to set a climate for ing, and encourages clients to do their homework.

of tutoring per semester, and pay a $10 fee. learning and setting goals. "I'm not there to solve their problems, I'm there to help

"Tutors understand what students go through," Taylor "We do interpersonal skills, helping skills and teacher them solve problems," Aidoo said. Drama company fights against prejudices

by Margaret Bryant "Our job is to read other peo- everyone.

ple's emotions," said actor Trinity "It's a learning experience," said The Student Centre became a Dempster. Newby, "The racism does exist. dramatic forum for Humber stu- "It gives the opportunity for Newby said the International dents to share their experiences on people to have a voice." Centre is working on a 'Pacific the issues Only four people participated of racism, sexism and Rim Festival' to be held January 20 violence, November 30. in the forum. ,1993. "Yes Oh Yes' was the theme of Roy Giroux, vice president of The festival will include a dis- the Drama Outreach TheaU^e com- Education and Faculty Services cussion panel reflecting the cul- pany's performance sponsored by spoke about his frustrations with tures of places like Thailand, the Students' Association Council violence on campus. Malaysia, Japan and the (SAC), Intercultural Centre and "It's aggravating if people go Philippines. the Ontario Anti-racism out on campus and are not safe," Newby said the festival will Secretariat. said Giroux. "Because I've come educate students about other cul- Students were invited on stage up here, I've made people aware to tures. to tell their experiences with preju- have students help other students." MARGARET BRYANT "We have all these prejudices dice, and have the actors translate Dalyce Newby, International Theatre against racism — Actors provide a forum for stu- the stories into sound and move- Centre coordinator, said the perfor- because we don't know each dents to express violent and racist experiences. ment. mance was a good lesson for other." she said.

COURTESY PHOTO

Humber's Theatre Performance Students make up the cast of Godspell, a retelling of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The production runs this Thursday to Sunday at the Lakeshore campus auditorium. .

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Cultures of the far east UISA is open to one and all unite to present 'Alwida 92' by Michelle Allard by Helen Zapjwliiw The president of Humber's United Indian Students' number's Panjabi Cultural Society along with the United Association (UISA) says anyone Indian Students Association (UISA) arc hosting thcii" llrst ever interested in Indian culture or lan- $(Ktal event, Alwida 92. guages is welcome to join the llic two groups have come together for an evening ot cultural club. songs, folk dances, food, and a mixed social dance. "We opened this (club) Ravindcr Singh, president of the Panjabi club said his club has because there hasn't been such a approximately 75 membei-s, while UISA has over 35 members. group that could include all stu- He predicts many more students will turn out for Alwida 92. dents of Indian origin," said Alwida , in Indian, means goodbye. Pradeep Sharma, president of "Wc are sayinjr goodbye to the academic session, fairwcll to UISA. students who arc graduating, and in a way it is like a new years "It's not only Indian stu- eve pai'ty," said Singh. "Wc expect there will be about 3(K) students out," said Singh. dents— it's Indian subcontinent

MICHELLE ALLARD . ::: . suid the evening will be divided into two piirls, (he fii'st students, which includes Pakistan, Singh two hours will Iv a cultiral show, then a brief intermission for Sri Lanka, etc." Dance to the music — East Indians students demonstrate refreshments, a to the evening. There are many different peo- and dance end native folk dance in the student centre. llargurnar Randhawa, vice president of the Panjabi Cultural ple attracted to Indian culture, he take care of your expenses." of the influences of Society said the event is being sponsored by different groups. added. Anyone can join the asso- because are getting .S3{X) from the director of mukicultuiaiism, ciation. While Humber's Panjabi Western culture. "We which is part of SAC, $2(X) from the Intcrcultural C^cntrc," he The club has almost tripled in Cultural Society focuses on "It's the freedom that attracts Panjabi students, UISA aims to said. Tickets are- S5 each and approximately 300 guests arc size since it started in October them," he said. and has over 60 members Shanna unite all students of Indian origin. cxpeclctl. "We're not trying to stop them Pradeep Sluuma, president of UISA, said that Hast Indians said, the Club Fair Day held a Sharma pointed out that India is a or anything," said Sharma. six percent of Huinber College student population. couple of weeks ago was very multicultural country. "It's hard make up the "But we will just keep them in "There ive a large number of us that is why wc have a need successful for UISA. Twenty new to please everybody because they touch with for two se[)aralc gioups. The Panjahi's have their own language, students signed up that day. all belong to different back- their culture so that then there aic the East Indians this includes people from India, Original members held informal grounds, different cultures," he they don't totally forget it." Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other countries .surrounding India," meetings in classrooms before said. He said the UISA's goal is "to he said. UISA officially became a club. "Canada has only two official keep Indian culture alive while The Iwo clubs are less than (wo months old, but have languages, but India has 14. So, man- "Everybody wanted to start a practicing Canadian culture here." aged to promote (hem.selvcs well. club, but nobody was ready to you can imagine how many dif- Sharma said the club hopes to "We are trying to preserve our culture, for example we invite take the initiative," said Sharma, ferent cultures there would be." attract new members by holding people who have been here for years to come out and join us laughing. Sharma, 21, was bom in India cultural shows and exhibitions. becau.se those people who have been here many years still con- The benefit of being registered and has lived in Canada for five UISA has teamed with the sider iltcniselves Fuist Indian," he said. with SAC is that you have more years. He believes there is a dan- up access to college facilities, he ger of Indian students to losing Panjabi Cultural Society to pre- said. "You also get some funds to contact with their heritage sent "Alwida '92", December 18. The next issue of C.H.R.I.S Coven ^;^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ will be January Cau. Number's Registration and Information Service 14, 1993 798-1034 "MnVBE ITLDILLGO OPEN LETTER TO STUDENTS Dear Student: fllUflV BV ITSELF" We are pleased to introduce you to C.H.R.I.S. (Call Humber's Don't let this thought spoil your Sew Vear. Registration and Information Service). This more convenient method of regis- tration wlir allow you to complete your General Education course selection for CHIROPRflCTiC CENTRE the upcoming Winter 1993 term.You will be able to use Humber's Registration NUMBER FRMILV and Information Service by calling 798-1034 from any touch-Tone telephone to INUITES VOU TO TRKE RDURNTRGE OF make your General Education course selection. ^ You w^ll also be able to enquire about your Fall 1992 final grades after THIS SPECIAL HOLIORV OFFER. m December 2 1 Bring this ad and a friend to receiue tiuo ^;^ Please note that you must call from a 'touch-tone' telephone other wise complimentary spinal eKaminations. you will not be able to access the system. If you suffer from any spine related condition including back pain, neck pain TOUCH-TONE SYSTEM HOURS. or headaches Normal Hours: Call now to book your appointment at Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. your earliest conuenience. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Special Hours: 744-79BB Thursday, Dec. 24 (8 a.m.) until Sunday, Dec. 27 {8 p.m.) Haue a Happy and healthy year. SYSTEM AVAILABLE 24 HOURS PER DAY Dr. Gryfe Monday, Dec. 28 until Monday, January 4th. 1993 Dauid the system will be unavailable. NUMBER FRMILV CNIROPRRCTIC CENTRE Registrar's Office 188 NUMBER COLLEGE BLUD.. SUITE 182 ^- 1 »».'t. -T !» r. F'l'^''-'- ; il^g^'-.ll^^ 3EZU ^^"^'"-V

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Students helping students Office exercises for a Newpeer Moring coursefor students to start by Tamara de la Vega comfortable talking to oth» stu- healthy dents about their problems. body and mind f Huinber will kick off the "Since we don't have a lot t^ by Robert Fortney you have this nagging pain in the shown some relaxation tech- ; winter semester with a peer resources (because) we have a back of your neck, you can't con- niques. Icounselling course for 20 stu- small number of counsellors for Pencil pushers now can exer- centrate as effectively on what All in attendance were over 30 : (tents. a large number of students," she cise more than their minds. you're doing," he said. years in age. Students can choose the said. Even desk strapped employees The idea behind office exercis- Florian explained that most jPsychology for Peer Helping Training students to become can enjoy the benefits of exercise, es originated about three years young people don't have to really elective. helpers is opportu- I course as an peer a good said Peter Florian, a fitness ago when Florian was asked to do worry about stress and that type Admission is I united for this nity for students and the college instructor at a seminar last a seminar as part of his field of environment. three credit course. as a whole, said Taylor. Wednesday. placement in fitness instruction. "It's just that when people get Students will first be inter- The four month course will Florian hosted the seminar He found that ther were a lot into the same routine for awhile viewed in order to assess appli- enable enrolled students to Exercise At Your Desk, which of articles related to office and they do notice (the stress)." cant's level of interest , said pro- enhance their interpersonal provided examples of practical desk fitness. He reviewed some of He stressed that in no way was gram co-ordinator, Cheryl skills and may lead to part tnne exercises that someone can do at the articles and designed the this program a total substitute for Taylor. work in the college. their desk to alleviate stress. courses himself. regular exercise. "Sometimes people get into The .skills this course will "People lead such a hectic The courses he designed "It's just a way of helping a the helping profession because help develop are terrific for any schedule that they are often involve a bit of stress manage- person cope with the stresses and they need help thcjnselves. We'd situation, she sjiid. unable to fit exercise into their ment, some basic anatomy and activities of working at a desk," prefer someone with good inter- "Say you're in business and schedules," he said. some other techniques in regards he said. personal skills already, someone eventually you want to be a Florian explained that one of to fitness and relaxation. "A lot of people find that they who perceives thcm.sclvcs as a supervisor or in technology and the biggest advantages to exercise Participants at the seminar had don't have the time to be as physi- helper," she siud. you need to work in teams," is that it relieves some of the a chance to practice the exercises. cally active as they can. It's just "It would also be helpful if Taylor said. stress and tensions in the body. They were also given a handout an addition to, as opposed to a they had maybe a previous psy- "It's whats make good icla- "If you're sitting at a desk and highlighting techniques and were substitute for, exercise." chology, sociology or humani- lionships (of any sort) work

ties course," explained Taylor. well." The course was created to Taylor .said only 20 students Exercise Tips for Desk Jockeys expand peer counselling \n dif- will be accepted, because stu- ferent areas of the college. dents will dealing with each "Sometimes there are inci- other on an intimate level, dents that happen on campus Sludcnt.s will be discussing

and It would be nice to have siu- everything Iroin their fantasies dcnt.s available to talk to stu- to Ihcir career goals.

dents," she wild. "It's not a course where you Taylor said research indicates can disappear" she said, "you're that students often feel more making a commitment." T Wheel rolls Squats Shoulder Rolls

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Food and clothing drive at Humber helps needy

by Robb M. Siewaart SAC's .service coordinator Karina they're attempting to service, and it Bekcsewycz. If SAC feels the sys- helps the volunteers avoid value This may be the Christmas sea- tem is abused "students will go judgments. They get to see the son but, tor many, the season only through either counselling, nursing wide range of people who are in highlights their needs. This Year, office or the financial office". need."

SAC is running a food and clothing Bekesewycz said, "people at According to Daily Bread, bank tor needy students. other schools say it (the open sys- 2,000 to 3,000 students use their "Students will be able to come tem) isn't abused. Students realize services each month of the yeiir. down to the SAC office and pick that it's a service that's neede." This year almost 12,000 stu- up an article of clothing or a can of According to the United Way, dents enrolled at Humber and due food," said SAC president Dave less than two per cent of people to this past summer's poor student Thompson. "This will help those using social benefits abuse them. job market 5,017 students applied students who can't afford the extra Metro's Daily Bread Food Bank for financial aid, up 35 per cent pair of pants or winter jacket." warns that running any food and from last year, said SAC vice-pres- The bank opened last Monday clothing drive requires careful ident Dennis Hancock. in KX 105. SAC has slowly been planning. "People appreciate these Other colleges are conducting collecting donations from staff and services being kept low-key. They charity drives as well. students over the past several also appreciate having other At Seneca, SAC will be holding months. options available, like official pro- a breakfast with Santa on

Thompson said, "Although we grar^^s, training and other informa- December 1 1 . Parents are invited are helping those in need, our goal Uon." to bring their children, with dona- is not to identify students as charity Daily Bread also suggests that tions going to the United Way. cases. We are simply redistributing operators hold an informal inter- Centennial College's SAC will the resources that are available to view process with people wanting be collecting toys, food and cloth- us." to use the service. "With the inter- ing all this week. They have yet to FILE PHOTO

"We are going to try to open view process two things happen. It decide where to send the dona- A time for giving — The Daily Bread Food Bank accepts system (of distribution)," said helps volunteers assess the needs tions. donations from those who share some of the Christmas spirit. Keeping a Christmas tradition T.T.C. supports environmentally friendly MADD Christmas Nurseries said last hv Pat Garcia dition continues, and one won- Somerville ders just how i^got started. year he sold 1400 Christmas This year he's sold 3,000 at C hristmas just wouldn't Historian iree that an cver- trees. ribbon campaign as a a price range of about $40 per be the same without a festively green trj ised life in tree, with the real savings on the decorated tree. sy aT by Susan Magill Red, green and gold balls, Christ! celebrations, environment. The trees can be transplanted flashing lights and a star in the ago, in about The T.T.C. is placing large red bows on their buses in support of after Christmas, or may be pinnacle bring back happy mem- tradition Germany lally the (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Project Red Ribbon '92. donated to the City for parks and MADD's ories of past celebrations with pe by the 19th spread to placed 1.5 million ribbons throughout the gardens. Project Red Ribbon family and friends, while stirring Century^ was brought to Montreal, Shoppers Drug Mart, Goodyear and If a potted tree is on your list province at the Bank of expectations of good times to Nort German set- Christmas, Somerville sug- various police forces including the R.I.D.E. program. Ribbons were come. Virginia this gested preparing a planting spot difficult to place on T.T.C. buses so red bows were used instead. The tree is brought into the •rated it soon as possible before further T.T.C. spokesperson, Marilyn Bolton, said, "We have been involved home and becomes the center of as freezing. A hole should be dug with this promotion for a few years. As public transit we can provide an all Christmas activity. Dressing and covered and the top soil alternate route home for those celebrating the holidays, so it is certainly it is a very important step which stored in a warm spot for back- inevitably results in a couple an appropriate joint promotion." filling. driving," suits because family membgj "We feel strongly and have concerns about drinking and He said a slow move into have decided that they must continued Bolton, "We help them get the message out." your home will allow the plant to their own way as to when T.T.C. operators know about the promotion and are able to provide jst to the warmer tempera- decorations should go. information if asked. "Our drivers feel very personal about this issue. 5s. It should only be kept tempers have cooled and^ They do not want the bus they arc driving to get hit by a drunk driver ars for a maximum of 10 concessions made, and they don't want the passengers they let off to get hit by drunk dri- days and should be kept as cool ready for the ministrati"3l vers as well, " said Bolton. ble. He recommends low. And in about an hi Their fourth annual project is an awareness program to encourage Jy cool tree lights, and transformation wi people to drive sober through the holidays. Lisa Waywell, of MADD soil moist. Little kids gaz^'s| ^e important for more than just the holidays, but drink- slow transition back to the said, "This issue is the strings of cranbel after ing tends to increase at this time." ginger bread and sh^ ^is necessary, are a charitable organization and 99 per flas. He says the plant Waywell explains that they cookies as tl in our organization were vic- f)e stored in a garage or cent of their staff are volunteers. "Many tree, while tl help others 'porch for about five day? themselves. It helps them to be involved and they can playfully at a Ums planting, stick. A small smi When also," said Waywell. slip the First, they provide at the corner oj r^ taken to MADD approaches drunk driving in three fonns. into the mouth as ^^ut oTine pot and public awareness and educational programs. Secondly, they provide ound, and the plant watered. incidents decorated tree" an< services for crash victims. (MADD refers to all drunk driving ' ' His selection of potted plants tree comes alive with thi as crashes, not accidents). co me fron^arie lies such as sound of "Rudolph MADD also advocates legislative changes. "The accused get off too Reindeer." ' Fr^^^^^^^^By Spruce and Nosed lightly and the system fails the victims," said Waywell. MADD hopes is sold to For this family, thi and change the way people think about drinking and driving. |rgardcn centres to better moment than tl Bolton said the T.T.C. hopes to be more involved in the future. after year the ChristmaJ "Perhaps in the future it will be more than just ribbons." 1 "

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Fire hazards rampant at Christmas

by Susan Magill Christmas trees are the most dangerous the water level daily. Purchase fiame retar- outlet.

aspect of holiday decorating. "Forest fires dent decorations and do not hold on to Fire Prevention warns that the chemi- The holiday season is here and homes arc the worst. Dry trees are highly llamma- ornaments passed down by the family if cals used in wrapping paper for gifts, to are crammed with family, Ihc stove is ble and fire spreads quickly. Trees belong they are faulty. Throw them out. If you give it special shine and colors, can cause working overtime, candles light window outside, not inside. Basically people bring have pets or small children do not place fires under the tree if the lights are too frames and the trimmed tree stands guard lumber into their home and expose it to decorations on the bottom of the tree. close. Also, do not throw wrapping paper over gaily wrapped packages. elements that are able to start fires," said Candles are fire hazards during the holi- into your fireplace. All seems festive and carefree, but be Thereien. days. Therrien suggests that if you must careful. Toronto Fire Department, Fire Fire Prevention suggests that you buy a use candles do not place them on the tree. Therrien suggests that parents supervise

Prevention warns that all these elements flame retardant tree. If you prefer a real "Candles and trees don't mix." If you place children carefully. "Children have been combined are potentiiil fire hazards. tree there are precautions you can take to your candles in the windows tie back the known to cat pieces of the U^ee or decora- Jeff Therrien, Fire Prevention Captain, prevent fires. curtains. Watch for decorations hung from tions because they are colorful like candy. said, "These things are happening aJI year, Instead of large lights on the tree, use the fireplace as they can catch fire. We end up with a lot of choking incidents. but around the holidays the numbers mini lights, they give off less heat. The Christmas lights and their wires are also Watch mistletcx;. Most people don't know increase. There are a lot of people in one Fire Department said to ensure your tree is dangerous. Ensure that wires do not run it's poisonous," he said. house, the stove is on all day, wires from not dry when you buy it, give it a good under carpets or they could catch tire. Try "It sounds like a lot," said Therrien. tree lights are running everywhere. There shake, if a lot of needles fall out, it is prob- not to let them run over the carpet as well are bigger chances of kitchen fires and ably too dry. Buy a tree stand with a con- because they could cause falls. Do not sta- "But it's really not. Keep it simple. Relax, more accidents." tainer to allow you to water it, and check ple wires or plug too many wires into one have a good time. Use common sense."

Tree sale fundraiser

by Bret C. Duquette out to the area so they can .see what a great facility we have number's Nature Centre was here." all decked out for Christmas "ChrisUnas and Nature tic in this weekend for the eighth together so we decided that annual Humbcr Arboretum having the sale at the Nature Christmas Tree Sale to help Centre would be a gocxl idea," raise money for the Nature explains Pilipaitis. "It seems Centre. that every year the same people Karen Fullbrook, Program keep coming out and the chil- Co-ordinator for Nature dren who come to our summer Studies, said, "People this yeai" programs bring thcii' parents out were not only coming out and here to buy their trees."

buying their trees, but they "Unfortunately it seems that were going for walks through most of Etobicoke does not the Arboretum and then taking know that we are here and the

rides on the hay wagon. It was only time we bring out a large nice to see people spending a crowd is at our tree and crafts couple hours in and around the sale every December," said NAOMI GORDON Arboretum." Pilipaitis. "It's great though to Oh Christmas Tree! — The annual number Faculty and Staff Children's Christmas party Since the Nature Centre is a see staff and the community was held in the Student Centre last Saturday. non-profit organization, they bring their kids out to see the rely on the funds that are raised area and enjoy making their by the Christmas Tree and own crafts with the volunteers." Crafts sale to help continue the "We hope that many more Once upon a wintertime programs available. people will come out next year Birute Pilipaitis, a Nature for our sale because it is a Interpreter, said "the whole Christmas event for the whole point is to bring the community family," said Fullbrook. for kids of Humber staff

by Naomi Gordon "It went really well. We're really happy with the turnout," said Karen Gordon, chair of the party Last Saturday, the Student Centre was buzzing committee this year. "Everybody involved was with the sound of delighted kids enjoying the annu- extremely helpful. We're so thankful; everybody Staff Christmas al Humber Faculty and Children's puts in a little bit and it really makes it the whole. Party. The Public Relations students handle the party year's a Wintertime' This theme was 'Once Upon every year as part of their class work. and the Student Centre was decorated in a festive A food bank table also played an important part. mode. It was complete with Santa and Tommy This is only the second year that the food table has Taylor and the Rainbows, a band who plays every been set up at the party. year for the occasion. Taylor is from Humber's "The response was excellent; it was above what Music Faculty, and Paul Paris, who also plays in the

we expected, " said Cary Ernest, a certificate PR stu- band, is from Funeral Services. dent who organized the Ibod bank table this year. Breakfast was served until 1 1 a.m. and over 800 "We got bags and bags of stuff. Wc tripled at least people, 47 1 of them kids, were fed a pancake break- our expectations." The food table was part of the fast. Daily Bread Fcxid Bank organization. The Humbcr Children's Choir performed at the entrance, with volunteers from the Etobicoke To end off the morning of festivities, kids were School of the Arts entertaining the kids with mimes tfeated to a hayride to the Arboretum, where there and juggling. Santa came out at 9:30, with a huge was a tree and craft sale for the afternoon. By the parade which descended into the Student Centre. end, the mood was upbeat and happy. "It was a NAOMI GORDON Arts and crafts acfivities were available for the good one this year," said Gail Allen, as son Stephen little helper — a Humber PR student waves Santa's kids while the band played, and Santa received the stood beside his mother beaming after the morning's her wand to strike up the band for the kiddies. eager children and gave out presents. events. '

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Group tries to eliminate sexist advertising

by Sean Garrett MediaWatch details other sub- tle aspects of advertising which There's a faceless monster out might cause harm. They include there with the awesome power to so-called pout postures where manipulate the people of Canada, women act clownishly or pose in says MediaWatch, a non-profit exaggerated, unnatural ways, with lobby. their legs far apart, for instance. They say this enemy subtly, Often, the women in question are but surely, erodes away the rights competing for a man. of over half of our citizens. Even commercial voice-overs

It's called sexist media pro- are a problem, it says. Most gramming, and nowhere can such announcers are male because their programming be as damaging as lower-pitched voices are thought on television, says Megan to be more authoritative. Hogarth, MediaWatch co-ordina- Then there's a technique called

tor . "T.V. plays a major role in dismemberment. Although the defining who we are and setting word conjures up images of slash- our behavior," Hogarth said, "The SB0^ -4 l>^ er films, dismemberment actually CA/¥T XS^*»i» X , (T.V.) advertising is powerfully refers to the advertising approach

persuasive because it is so repeti- where images flash by of a partic- erful (medium) because it affects link between such violence and cials, but Keeler says there have tive and it's not interactive. ular body part, unconnected to a all ages," Hogarth said. abuse against women. only been three complaints Watching it is a passive experi- face. The style effectively robs Moreover, she says, the portrayal Even though these reports crit- regarding Canadian brewers so ence." the woman filmed of any person- of women in the programming icize current T.V. programming, far this year. "I think the portrayal of ality, the association says. beamed into households is sur- the number of official complaints One such complaint involved women (on T.V.) is a problem," Why does the problem persist? real. "Women have a lack of pres- about Canadian advertising on an advertising campaign for a agrees Shirley Farlinger, a free- If women are under- and misrep- ence (on T.V.)," she said, television — in fact, in all media well-known brand where an lance print journalist associated resented on television and else- "They're mostly young, white... — has taken a tumble, says attractive woman was labelled a with the periodical The where, it's because there are so and submissive. It's objectifying." Suzanne Keeler of the Canadian "fox." Disarmament Times. "And the few women in the media's corpo- The Canadian Association of Advertising Foundation. She says But the more damaging adver- concentration of media power in rate ranks, said Farlinger. Broadcasters recently revised that's perhaps indicative that tising often crops up in the most the hands of a few people is terri- "Almost everything (in the some of its guidelines regarding Canadian advertising, as opposed unusual places, Keeler says. fying." media) is seen through the eyes of the portrayal of women. to actual Canadian shows, has "There was one diaper com- MediaWatch hopes to right the men," she said, "Look at the Moreover, the Canadian Radio- shaped up. mercial ," she said, "a very young problem. Conceived in 1983, the emphasis on sports rather than Television and Telecommunica- "We've had 19 (complaints) so girl was in a crib on a railroad nationwide agency's mandate is to women's issue ... when you con- tions Commission (C.R.T.C.) this far in 1992," she said, "and in track and a baby boy wearing a teach media literacy and lobby to sider that 52 per cent of year released a paper advising 1991 we had about 50. We're not gun belt saved her... That's per- have exploitative formats Canadians are women, you know that a related problem, T.V. vio- sure why there's been such a petuating the mythology that the

. dropped. Although every medium that there should be more women, lence, be toned down. However, drop." woman is the submissive one, and can be potentially harmful, "tele- not just on the editorial boards, the C.R.T.C. report, by Atkinson Most people think sexism is it's especially alarming they used vision is probably the most pow- but on a corporate level." and Gourdeau, made little, if any. most pervasive in beer commer- children for that bit." "Girls can't play ball"

by Arthur Marcelino said Le Clair. "In some cases women feel they have to overcome prejudice and feel they have to be bet-

The number of women coaching sports teams at ter than average in order to get an opportunity.

Humber College has doubled in the past week. Fox also said not enough support is given to Now there are two. women's sport programs, and in the last two years. Along with Loretta McKenzie, the second-year Centennial, Lambton and St. Lawrence-Kingston assistant coach of the women's basketball team, colleges have dropped their women's basketball pro- Leigh-Ann Spry Campus Recreation assistant at grams because no women would try out for the Lakeshore campus,was recently hired by Athletic team. Director Doug Fox to coach Humber's badminton "Our association (Ontario Colleges Athletic

team. Association) is struggling with women's sports," "I'm always looking for potential female coaches, said Fox. "It takes a great deal of effort to get a

there just doesn't seem to be many around, " said women's sporting event off the ground," he said. Fox, citing that the jobs and opportunities for Although the nine teams at Humber are split women in coaching are there but, not many women 50/50 — four men's teams, four women's teams and apply. one co-ed team. Fox said that he just hires the per-

McKenzie, a former basketball player at the son that is the best candidate for the job. University of Waterloo said women stop being "If there was an equal amount of women coaches

involved in sports a lot sooner than men do. But she out there to choose from then it would be a little dif- said she hopes that future female coaches will start ferent," he said. occupying the coaching jobs at a higher level — col- What women have in their favour according to

leges and universities. basketball coach McKenzie is, "when tliere's a wom-

"If there are an equal number of jobs , I hope en's team available" she said a woman will be con-

there arc an equal number of women in them," she sidered first. "They (athletic directors) have a man-

said. date to try to hire a woman if there is equal talent,

Sport sociologist and Human Studies professor at the woman is going to get the job," she .said.

Humber Jill Le Clair said that one of the main rea- Spry, the Lakeshore Campus Recreation sons women do not fully pursue sports as a profes- A.ssistant .said that Humber is making an effort to try

sion is that there are fewer employment rewards and to get more female participation and not, as she puts opportunities for women in sports. it, "hire women because it looks good." Oh yes they can! "(Sports is) traditionally considered men's work,"

"iy/7o knows what women can be "If you want equality, it has to start "Men, their rights and nothing more; when they are finalty free to In bed. If he won't give it to you women, their rights and nothing less" t>ecome themselves?" there, rip him off." Susan B. Anthony Betty FHedari Jane Gallion " . ' "

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Some men stop and listen History of Humber women by Arthur Marcelino did not find (his fact to be too important, saying that he was The public forum held by the pleased with (he turnout. Humber women have been active on campus for over 15 years White Ribbon campaign at the But David Barnard, the public Harbourfront Centre last affairs programer for Upfront: and committee encourages everyone to participate Thursday night was aimed at The Community Speaks — (he making more men aware of men's group at Harbourfront who pro- violence against women. duced the forum— .said the guilt by Siacey Gurr The council was divided into Carolyn BeaUy-Saxton from (he Michael Kaufman, the origina- factor was one of (he reasons tha( sub-committees including the Lakeshore catnpus, currently has tor and national director of the more males were not in the audi- Although the Humber wom- Committee on Sexual no defined mission statement White Ribbon campaign was the ence. en's group, Women at Humber Harrassment (COSH), which but, according to Tallon, the out- keynote speaker."It's very impor- "That's why a lot of men don't was only established (his sum- was designed to provide a sim- look is different from previous tant now that all the men step come out to (events) like this mer, women's groups have been ple, effective, and non-authori- groups. "It has to be," she said, back for a second and listen to the (one)," said Barnard. "For men to at Humfx'.r since 1976. lariau mechanism for dealing "times change and you have to voices of women," said Kaufman. confmnt themselves is soine(hing Affirmative Action was (he with sexual harrassment. adapt to (he limes and (he people "Listen to the pain. Listen to first voice they rarely do. official women's at here (at Humber). the grief. Listen to the fear. And Humber. lX)ris Idllon, executive "For some men that's a hard Each year, a letter is Jane Russ, manager of listen to the anguish and the assistant to the President, was slap in the face, because i( means Con(inuing Educadon at anger," he said. sent to the Toronto Sun having (o comple(cly remake appointed Chairperson by (he Lakcshorc and former co-chair Kaufman called for an end to Board of Governors on to ask for the deletion yourself," he adds. "Most men arc (BOCO of the new committee said any all violence against women, say- January 26, 1976. of the Sunshine Girl only prepared (o go a short dis- person who is interested in wom- ing that any form of violence The Initial objectives were "to (ance ... I ac(ually felt in the nxfin en's issues" can come to the against women, either verbal or raise a diversify the occupadonai WEC- made some positive some hostility to what he was meetings. "Right now, (here arc physical is unacceptable and must distribution of women employed leaps for women and had seveial presenting." only women on the committee, stop now. "I think it's high-time at (he College, increase aware- guest .speakers, including femi- Barnard also said that the that we men take responsi- said Russ. And, according to some nist Nancy White and talk show white ribbons which men have ness of non-ti'adi(ional courses of bility," he said, "by realizing that ISdna Lister, bi)aixl secre(ary and foi' w(Miien, ensure that host Dini Petty. WEC also orga- been wearing during study (he the forms of men's power have (he pas( administrative assistant to the cun'iculuHi reflects (he changing nized a lecture on AIDS biick in week can be construed as a token brought horror and pain to the President's office, only one roles of women in society and January, 1987. "We weren't very symbol women in our society." — because most men do wotnan of the approximately 80 that Ihc College atmosphere is popular lor bringing the AIDS not really know all the facts Kaufman said he thinks that about mcmlK'is is a student. icccptivc and supportive for issue to Hurnbcr Collej'.e," said violence against men are not violent by nature, but women. "There was one (student) tliat femalt" suidenis, and to ensure Tallon, "but the papers picked it "The most cases of assault are commit- (white ribbons) become ciunc and she receives a!) of the thill the cuiricuUnn is free of up and it turiie

by Carolyn T. Gallant Stephanie Carrasco-Rodiquez, Unable to support herself because why don't you get the hell out of ly deal with battered women," a

itianager of Stop 86, said there are of different medical reasons, here, 1 don't love you." coun.scllor said. This short-tenn traffic thins When Toronto's many factors contributing to including emotional behavioural Seventy percent of Stop 86 emergency shelter is a 20 bed and bars close and most people women .seeking shelter. problems, she keeps returning to funding comes from Metro Social facility and is used until pcmia- are tucked under goose down "This shelter has a three month Stop 86. Services and (he Ministry of nent accommodation can be comforters and crisp Wabasso prograin where women can come She sits hunched in an over- Community and Social Services, found. sheets, a tiny woman of undeter- into the shelter if they are in cri- stuffed chair, speaking quietly, according to Rodiquez. According to a recent study, mined age sleeps on the ground in sis," said Rodiquez. pale and subdued. "I Ctune back "We have to rely on the thirty more than a million men. women front of the Evergreen Mission. "A crisis can range from here three weeks ago, after 1 dis- percent from private donations and children receive welfare Having missed the curfew she women being assaulted, having charged myself from the hospi- which we have to do fundraising assistance in Ontario. awaits the morning on the cold no connection with family, being tal," she said, "Some stuff had for," said Rodiquez. "We do have Food banks pavement. asked to leave residence or being some steady funders in terms of are closing all over the city due to Shelters in Metro admit over pregnant, so we have a range of private donations, but each year lack of support. "My hated me. 500,000 people a year. Stop 86 women coming in," she said. mom we have to keep raising more The Salvation Army has — YWCA Shelter for Young Services a{ S(op 86 include She punched and kicked money to cover operating cost." served inorc than 25.000 meals so Women in Crisis located at counselling, assislance in 86 meal me and literally beat she said. fitf this year. Madi.son Avenue — is an emer- finding accommodadon, life skills S(ree( Haven a( 87 Pembroke the shit outta me. "Most street people can be gency residence and referral (raining and free medical assis- S(rce( also provides a temporary found any place there is wannth agency for women aged 16 to 25. (ance. residence for women aged 16 to in (he win(er months ... large It has 23 beds and the women Hope, support and guidance happened and I landed in hospital 70. "We have had women in their building grates, instant bank share a common dining area and arc provided through the coun- because of an overdose." 70's and 80's stay here ... booths, under stairwells, in old sleep three to a room. .selling of professionals affiliated Adopted a( nine mon(hs, Jane Some of the women have been

vans and under bridges. " says The walls in the bedrooms are with the Youth Without Shelter was abused (hroughoul her life by battered or abu.sed in one way or bare and painted a cream color. A programs. her adoptive mother. "My mom another, although women who ambulance attendant John Bcl- sort of den-living area is located Jane (not her real name) is 23 hated me," she said, "she punched have been physically abu.sed by Air. Large boxes lined with news- in the basement and houses a T.V. years old and says she has lived in and kicked tne and literally beat husbands or boyfriends are paper provides a semblance of a set and a couple of faded divans. (he shelter a couple of times. the shit outta me ... She (old me referred to shelters (ha{ .specifical- shelter, he says.

"We would have every arbitrary barrier "No woman can call herself free who "If6 a world gone crazy titrown down. We would tiave every path does not own or control her body" that keeps a woman in chains" laid open to Woman as freely as to Man" Margaret Sanger Tears for Fears Margaret Fuller Founder of Planned Parenthood Federation " "

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Memorial services and vigils were held for the fourteen women killed December 6th, 1989 at Ecole Polytechnique, University de Montreal. Each and every year, across Canada, this day is the "National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women".

Genevieve Bergeron Helene Colgan Nathalie Croteau Barbara Daigneault Anne-Marie Edward Maud Haviernick Barbara Maria Klueznick Maryse Laganiere Maryse Leclair Anne-Marie Lemay Sonia Pelletier Michele Richard Annie St Arneault

Annie Turcotte LISA LANGILLE Humber mourns —a ceremony was held on Friday, December 4 in memory of the Montreal Massacre.

Schools remember the December 6th loss

by Lisa Langille in Seneca's newsletter urging peo- was laid in memory of the mur- Statistics on violence ple not to forget victims of vio- dered women, but they did not Activities commemorating the lence. have a memorial service. against women Montreal Massacre and violence At Centennial College, a bul- York University held a week- against women were held on col- letin board was set up so people long tribute to women from lege and university campuses could sign their names and write November 30 to December 4. across Canada. their feelings about violence Events included discussions on • More than 93 per cent of charges related to At Seneca, white ribbons against activism on campus, the role of and women. An awareness spousal assault In Ontario are laid against men. black buttons were provided by booth was erected and white rib- black women in the feminist and

SAC and worn by staff and stu- bons were handed out. civil rights movements, poetry • 38 per cent of all women murdered in Canada, dents. The Department of At Montreal's Ecole readings and a vigil that included and 45 per cent of all women murdered in Ontario Education and Employment Polytechnique, where the mas- a men's discussion group and a Equity published a short column sacre took place in 1989, a wreath "healing circle". in 1990, were killed by a current or estranged male partner.

• 40 per cent of wife assault incidents begin during the woman's first pregnancy,

• A recent Toronto study indicated children were present during 50 per cent of wife assault incidents.

• In a recent study, 83 per cent of female psychi- atric in-patients reported at least one severe inci- dent of physical or sexual abuse by a male partner,

ACTtMLLY • , IT HASN'T In one Ontario hospital, the number of reported ENDED YET., wife assault cases increased 1500 per cent after a wife assault policy and procedure was put into place.

Statistics cxmipiled by Ontario Women's Directorate

ALAN KING. OTTAWA CITIZEN

"Sexism fosters, condones, and supports "Down on me, down on me. "The history of woman is ttte history of male violence against women, as weflas Looks like everybody in this whole the worst form of tyranny the world has encouraging violence between males. round world is down on me. ever known..Aim only tyranny that lasts" belt hooks •lanis Jopiin Oscar Wilde HHi ^^^^^|^^^^2i!^^^s!^ iSg^aia^^ iMfff?ywywf''^TWip

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They're unbelievable

by Todd Wotiacott "We just felt uncomfortable with E.M.F. have seen their audience

the whole shallow pop thing and change, but the group believes it

For British power pop group the instant success. We try to is for the better. E.M.F., Unbelievable is not only avoid pop songs, people tend not "The audience has changed their biggest hit, it's also an apt to take you seriously if you have with the new album. It's not description of their success. success with pop songs." young girls at the front of the rolled into Toronto to When E.M.F. first released E.M.F. stage anymore which is better Dip, they had no idea it play a gig at the Opera House that Schubert because they don't get hurt," says would sell over two million turned into a wild spectacle of Mark Decloedt, druiiuner for the copies worldwide. But the bands' stage-diving and slam-dancing. group. second release, Stigma, has much The one hour show concluded "We have a profile now lower expectations than their with well over 50 people rushing because of Unbelievable and debut effort. the tiny Opera House stage caus- that's where the younger fans "We tried to steer clear of a ing the band to retreat backstage have come from. If we didn't have second Unbelievable and just as their equipment was knocked that we would be nowhere. We've wrote and recorded the album that over in the .stampede. got houses to show for we wanted to make," says Ian With the release of The Unbelievable," says Dench. Dench, guitarist of the group. Unexplained HP and Stigma, Following the meteoric rise of

that hit to the top of both the British and American charts, the group would be skeptical about

having another number one hit. "Stigma won't produce any COURTESY PHOTO Cruising — Tom Cruise (above), Demi Moore and Jack hits, but it's good because some of

the stuff that is on the charts right Nicholson co-star in the unpredictable new film A Few Good now makes you not want to be up Men. there with Kylie Minoguc and Jason Donovan. Nintendo or Sega A few good actors, have a techno song on the charts,

it's amazing what gets played these days. It's Ridiculous," says a few good lines, Decloedt.

E.M.F. promise to keep turn-

ing out the sound that has earned them comparisons to Jesus Jones, A Few Good Men Carter the Unstoppable Sex COURTESY PHOTO fcv Todd Wonacott Kaffee's defence team Machine and Pop Will Eat Itself. Surprise success — in the past E.M.F. have stormed the includes Lieutenant Cominander They are hopeful of a return date British and American charts. The band has tried to take a difTer- All moviegoers are in search Joanne Galloway, (Demi in the summer of 1993 at a larger ent route with their new album Stigma by staying off the charts. of something good, and Director Moore) who questions Kaffee's venue, probably the Concert Hall. Rob Reiner's latest effort, A Few sense of commitment but refus- Good Men, delivers just that. es to let him take the easy way

The Broadway-based drama out. It's this sort of relationship stars Tom Cruise, Jack that other films might start with ^ Nicholson and Demi Moore. It bickering and end up in the is about a Navy lawyer played sack, but this movie is not pre- by Crui.se, and his unrelenting dictable. quest to uncover the truth during From beginning, with bril- CdeSrating a military trial. His character, liant pageantry of Marine drill fresh from Harvard, is both teams, to the end with the deliv- cocky and arrogant. He has a ery of the verdict, A Few Good chip on his shoulder and the Men will surprise you. Nothing

character is much like his por- in this movie will stand out and Hwnbtr 's 25th trayal of a Navy pilot in Top allow you to predict an ending. Gun. Cruise iind Moore's strongest

Cruise defends two young foe is Colonel Nathan R. Jessop marines who stand accused of played by Jack Nicholson. murdering a member of their Jessop tries to cover up the fAnniversary platoon during an unsanctioned wrong doings in Cuba and pro- disciplinary action known as a tect an opportunity for a promo- "Code Red." The Navy, in an tion. Nicholson, in his usual effort to obtain a quick and rock-solid facial manner is a quiet plea bargain, appoints brick wall that both frightens Lieutenant J.G. Daniel Kaffee and confuses Cruise and Moore.

(Cruise), a young, second gener- It is this conflict that is the heart ation Navy lawyer, to defend of the story and highlights the 'Godspeir the accused Marines. film. At first the case appears rou- Kevin Bacon, as a lawyer for tine. On a U.S. Naval base the government and Kiefer A Humber College Student Production located at Guantanamo Bay in Sutherland, as a Marine Cuba, two marines conduct a Lieutenant seem uncomfortable Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8:00 p.m. seemingly unauthorized punish- in their roles, perhaps too adult ment on a fellow Marine who compared with their usual Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m. has broken the chain of com- tcenyboppcr roles. mand by writing a letter to an This film will not go down off-base authority threatening to as a classic or be remembered Free Admission tickets available in SAC report one of them for an illegal for any elements of excitement, shooting over the fence line in but will open more than a few for $2.00 Bus Fare to Sunday's Show exchange for a transfer. In the eyes, and will keep your mind in disciplinary process, that motion until the gavel drops.

Marine is killed. Perry Mason would be proud. December 10th, 1992 Coven Thursday,

Crazy characters

by Patrick McCaully centre universe that takes them everywhere from their trailer Leave reality behind. In order park home, to outer space. Story to truly appreciate lines are strangely uncensored Nickelodeon's Ren and Stimpy and brash, in one episode Ren show, you have to be in the and Stimpy paint themselves like mood for poetically hallucino- Dalmatians to become firedogs genic cartoons. and scam free food. Another Often compared to the episode had Ren dress up in Simpson's, Ren and Stimpy are Mickey Mouse ears and lederho- rebels in the cartoon world. Ren sen to con five dollars from an a semi psychotic asthmatic unsuspecting couple, when Chihuahua, has the charm of Dr. Stimpy shows up as a mouse Hannibal Lecter and the voice of catcher. Speedy Gonzales. Stimpy, Ren's The show started on the soul mate is a huge, dim wilted American Nickelodeon kids net- feline dunce, that looks some- work in 1991 where it gained an thing like a cat shaped weeble- A plus rating from audiences and wobbler. became America's number 12 Ren and Stimpy are the brain- rated children's program. child of maverick Canadian car- Eventually college students toonist John Kricfalusi, best began to watch and Ren and known for creating the New Stimpy and became the prime Adventures of Mighty Mouse in time staple of the MTV the early eighties. Network. "What's truly entertaining for Famous Ren and Stimpy lines a kid... or an adult is to watch like you bloated bag of proto- things about your baser desires," plasm and happy, happy... joy, said Kricfalusi in a recent maga- joy were unheard of in Canada zine interview. "You want to do until early this year when things that authority figures MuchMusic Producer, David won't let you do... adults want to Kines decided to pick up the watch movies about people show. Kines said he was intro- killing each other, and kids pre- duced to the show through a fer farting." friend of a friend and immediate-

Throughout various adven- ly fell in love with its leading tures, the cartoon characters edge antics. tromp their way through an off "It's so out there that I don't .

Thursday, December 10th, 1992 Coven SFOR IS Hawks teach University of Ottawa a lesson

by Rob Witkowski said Webb. "At the beginning I

never thought we would win it but

Humbcr's men basketball leain when we brought it back to tie the

had a showdown against the game 1 knew we had it. Because University of Ottawa in a highly their guys kept fouling out, and entertaining game on December we still had our starters." 5. The game featured the number The crowd was pumped up one college team hosting the with excitement. In each of the eighth ranked university team in first two overtime periods, the country. Humber took the lead only to The Hawks shincd through have Ottawa come back to tie the beating the Ottawa Gee Gee's 105 score. to 102 in triple overtime. The Dilena said getting the early game attracted a packed house, lead was a big factor for the team. including Greg Mandziuk from "When you're a team that's not City-TV. The thrilling action had experienced and you have a little people on the edge of their scats bit of a cushion I think you're bet- during the climax of the game. ter off. In the sense that they "Any game you win in triple (Hawks) could screw up and they overtime, whether it's (against) (Gee-Gees) come back and score, university or community college you look up at the clock and it feels good," said Hawks assis- you're still up a little bit, so you tant coach Rick Dilena. "Coming ROB WITKOWSKI don't lose that confidence." back from (being) thirteen down, Rhodd to the rescue In both games last week, Hawks' Patrick Rhodd was the high scorer. In the third overtime period it was a nice win." Humber jumped out to a lead in league games in January. Webb The fight for the Hawks began in, and then hit the basket for a number's effort impressed sev- again. However this time Humber will have sat out only two games. after the first half. The team broke three pointer. Shortly after, eral Ottawa players. "They are a would prevail as the crowd was Last season's Canadian All- down in the last four minutes of Humber had the ball in Ottawa's good athletic team, they got a lot growing restless. The Hawks led Star, Lightbody played for the the first and surrendered a 43-30 zone on a throw in. The Gee-Gees of talent," said Ottawa's Mike 100-97 with two and a half min- first time with the team this year. lead to the Gec-Gees. Things made the big mistake of leaving Mile. Mile said that Ottawa got utes left in the period, as The game looked to be a preview were just not going right for the Hawks forward Patrick Rhodd away from their running game. McGregor hit one of two free of what the team can do when team. One play had two Hawks, open. Steve McGregor passed it "We totally went away from that throws. they all get together. Croft and Dwayne Newman to Rhodd in front of the basket principle and we just started play- "It shows our potential, the knocking the ball out of bounds, and he slammed it home, igniting Things were nerve-racking ing their (Humber's) game. We guys stepping up, testing our will not realizing who the other player the crowd. when Rhodd fouled out of the got caught up in the crowd," said to want to win," said Hawks for- was. But the Hawks never gave Moments later, an Ottawa game, joining Lightbody who had Mile. There were several Ottawa ward Mark Croft. up. player ran down the court on a fouled out earlier. Two of fans on hand, cheering as well. "I don't think there's another "At half time when we went in, break with only Rhodd standing Humber's star players were out of "But you've got to give them college team that's probably as our coach (Mike Katz) said that in his way. The Gee-Gee player the game, with 37 seconds left (Ottawa) credit, they hung in. I strong as this team we played, so we have to play defence," said ran for a lay-up but Rhodd and the Hawks holding a slim don't think we were ever behind playing and winning really proved Rhodd. "We had to run our jumped up high and cleanly 101-99 lead. in all the overtimes," said Dilena. ourselves," said Hawks star offence and hopefully all our rejected the shot, causing a fury "And they came back twice, hit Patrick Rhodd. "We have the shots would go in. We knew we of cheering and shouting from the McGregor was then given two three and they made some foul team that's capable of winning it just had to keep taking our shots, fans. foul shots, and sank them both, shots. It could have gone either again. Winning against Ottawa playing better defence and our Then with a minute left in the giving the Hawks breathing room. way. proves it." shots would drop." game, Rhodd picked off an errant Both benches were up on their Two Hawks came off of acade- "When we want to play that's With 15:17 remaining in the pass and took it up for another feet cheering on their respective mic probation to join the team. what can happen. We just bear second half, Lightbody had two points, tying the game at 7 1 teams, but Hawks Richard Both Everton Webb and Fitzroy down and fight for it," added brought the margin down to six, "I had a good feeling about it, 1 Saunders popped in another bas- Lightbody hope to begin to play Croft. when he stole a pass on a throw knew wc were going to win it," ket to put it out of reach. Lady Hawks undefeated Food Services by Alan Swinton captain Dcnice Cummings gave the ball a hard kick.

Despite a foul-ridden game, "Denice Cummings .sat out a

Christmas Hours Humber's basketball Lady Hawks lot and I think she was just a Httle swooped down on their opponents frustrated with that, and THE PIPE ended up SWEET TREATS to carry off another win, 91-47 trying out for the football team Dec. 14 to 16 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23 CLOSED against the George Brown with her convert attempt. I don't Dec. 17 and 18 9:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dec. 24 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dec. 21 to Jan. 5 CLOSED Dec. 25 to Jan. 5 CLOSED Huskies, on December 2. think there's any excuses for los- Jan. 6 REGULAR HOURS Jan. 6 REGULAR HOURS Lady Hawks coach Jim ing control that much, but 1 mean, Henderson credits the overall suc- that happens," said Henderson. JAVA EXPRESS (in the Pipe) THE BURGER BAR cess to their defensive strength. Cummings herself said she and Dec. 14 to 16 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14 to 18 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. "Our offence really comes the team had a bad game and Dec. 17 and 18 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dec. 17 to Jan. 8 CLOSED Dec. 21 to Jan. 5 CLOSED Jan. 11 REGULAR HOURS from a strong defence," said could have won by a lot more if Jan. 6 REGULAR HOURS Henderson. they were playing well.

JAVA JAZZ (by the Bookstore) Henderson was displea.sed with "I had a bad game. I got frus- K217 Dec. 14 to 18 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. the unusually large number of trated early in the game," said Dec. 14 to 17 9:30 a.m to 6:45 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. fouls during the game. He said Cummings. Dec. 18 CLOSED Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 CLOSED Dec. 21 to 23 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4 to 8 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. after a good performance in the Henderson said the team was Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 CLOSED Jan. 11 REGULAR HOURS previous game against Fanshawe, scoring well, but was doing badly Jan. 4 to 8 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the team was frustrated with not in handling and passing the ball. Jan. 11 REGULAR HOURS KITES playing immediately well against Team members echoed the Dec. 19 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. George Brown, and began foul- remark. LAKESHORE Dec. 21 to 22 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. TRACKS DINER Dec. 23 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ing. "We got a win off of it, but wc to Dec. 21 23 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dec. 24 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Hcndcr.son apologized to the did not play well at all," said Lady Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 CLOSED Dec. 25 to Jan. 3 CLOSED referees after Lady Hawks' co- Hawk Dcnise Perrier. Jan. 4 REGULAR HOURS Jan. 4 to 8 6:30 am. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 REGULAR HOURS Athlete of the week RESIDENCE Denise Perrier Dec. 17 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Led the basketball Lady Hawks to Dec. 19 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. victory, scoring 20 points against Dec. 20 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fanshawe on Noveinher 30, and Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 CLOSED 14 points against George Brown Jan. 3 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. of December 2. Also is at the lop Jan. 4 REGULAR HOURS of the standings in the OCAA, KEELESDALE with an average of 17.8 points. Dec. 24 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Dec. 25 to Jan. 3 CLOSED As chosen by Jan . 4 REGULAR HOURS Athletic Director, Doug Fox. "

Coven Thursday, December 10th, 1992

U of T sacks Blues by Marg Land

Most university and college athletics fans were stunned Tuesday, December 1, when University of Toronto management announced that it proposed scrapping the Varsity Blues, the university's foot- ball team. At Humber College, the athletics department was suffering ftx)m deja vu. "Wc had to make a decision a couple of years ago about our hockey program," said Doug Fox, Humber's Athletic Director. "It was dropped because it was a $100,(XX) program. Unfortunately, we had to make a similar decision." Humber College made the controversial decision to saspend the hockey team in 1990 after decreases in sports funding made the pro- gram unaffordable. University of Toronto's management and planning team has rec- ommended dropping the football teaiiQ after the university's 1992- 1993 budget showed a $1.2 million drop in sports funding for the next two years. Also scheduled for the chopping block are women's ice hockey, men's and women's gymnastics, men's and women's curling, figure skating, golf, synchronized swimming, men's and women's tennis and the rugby team. Fox admitted that he was concerned about the university making the decision without the knowledge and input of the students and other people involved in football and other athletic programs. "I'm concerned when institutions make that sort of decision," Fox said. "I gather that there wasn't a lot of consultation with the student groups involved." ROB WITKOWSKI Fox said Uiat when their decision regarding the hockey team was made, the students were made aware of the problems in advance. McHawk — The aggresive play of Steve McGregor (33), earned him player of the game honors. "We tried our best to acknowledge with the SAA (Students Athletics Association) that there was a problem going on," Fox said. "We tried to even address it with our hockey team before so they Hurting Hawks trounce Huskies were aware of the announcement before it came out, "Fox said. "There's always the realistic problem that if the college needs to by Rob Witkowski McGregor was selected the Coach Katz is looking forward look at situations like this, they tend to pick what they consider the player of the game, and Saunders to having the whole team back. 'soft areas', which are the non-academic areas to make their cuts." Fanshawe College's athletic department has run into economic For most ordinary basketball was quick to compliment his "Everybody will be back and problems this year also, said Fox. "They ended up cutting two or teams, trouncing an opposing teammate. "Steve McGregor ready to play league play in three teams. They cut both their volleyball teams and a couple of

1 team can be very enjoyable. played an awesome game, he January — Lightbody, Webb. So, their small ones, badminton and something else. So, they did have However the Hawks are not an deserved it." we're going to be at full strength to go through it. A lot of college's are facing that. ordinary team, and defeating the Patrick Rhodd was up to his but right now we're playing pretty Yet Fox seemed optimistic that Humber College's athletics George Brown Huskies 115-51 old tricks, scoring the most points well with eight people, especially department was secure from the mighty chopping block. was commonplace. with 25. His quiet leadership and the other night (Nov. 30) in "I think now we're down to mostly activity fees that run our var- The December 2 home game, consistent scoring have been piv- Fanshawe," said Katz. sity programs so the student groups are the people who are essen- was the fourth win for the unde- otal to the team's success this Evven though the game was tially paying that through their activity fees," said Fox. feated Hawks. The Hawks were year. totally one-sided, the Hawks did As a University of Toronto alumnus. Fox said that he would be contributing to the football team's tight to stay aUve. flying over a smaller and less tal- George Brown was a smaller not want to humiliate George "Being an alumni of U of T myself, I will probably grant a dona- ented George Brown team. team that were intimidated by last Brown. "We hadn't wanted to beat tion as long as it goes to the football program," Fox said. "I truly Humuer gradually broke away year's National Champions. The them by that much, but we only believe that was an important part of my phys-ed — going to U of from their opponents after the Huskies were hesitant in their took lay-ups," said Hawk's T. And I wasn't a member of the football team. There was a social Huskies had tied the score early. own zone and let several Hawks "In Dwayne Newman. no way gathering around it. There was a kind of an aura to the university of The Hawks simply dominated the walk right towards their basket. were we trying to embarrass any- being a top notch football team. I don't think you can underestimate game, and showed the home On the attack, they could not pen- one." the importance of those areas." crowd some impressive passing etrate the Hawks' zone. plays. Wearing the end of the game The whole bench got into the the Huskies had given up, scoring game, as the team tried different only 18 points in the second half. plays. Humber was loose despite GALA NEW YEAR'S EVE "It is enjoyable. Once in while playing without three regulars in it is nice to have things go your their lineup. "A game like this is EVENT! Zlncorl00 \icT person Camouflage or... SINGLE, PREGNANT AFRAID? CHAMPAGNE AT MIDNIGHT AND OFF-ROAD COATINGS 271-7696 (includes lax and gratuity) Parenting a young child alone? Need DOOR PRIZES! ir'o to help you cope? Call OPTIONS SPRINGBREAKERS FOR LIFE 921-5433. Promote our Florida Spring Break packages. Earn MONEY and FREE F'-.says, Term Papers, Resumes. trips. Organize SMALL or LARGE CuicKly and professionally typed groups. Call Campus Marketing. 800- TICKETS $50.00 PER PERSON INCLUDING TAX, Rates as low as $1.00 per page 423-5264, Convenient JaneAWilson location. Cal! Richard at 6 14-7975 GRATUITY AND CHAMPAGNE Personal Alarm. Bnght light Blasting AT MIDNIGHT Shriek Pocketslze. Carry with you To advertise in this space call SHAUN Everywhere for Instant Protection CALL JOHN AT 674-5450! JOHNSON, 675-3111. EXT. 4514. 25 words $2.50, additional words 15c $12.99+G.ST, + P.S.T. (Total $14.93) each. Deadline Friday afternoon pre- Great Xmas Gift. Phone 457-5761 vious to publishing date. alter 5:30 p.m 7

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