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Thieves targeting backpacks in Flex Centre Zak McLachlan The Chronicle Nicole Patton

A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT: Public Relations student Alexandra Carlson shakes hands with Greg Murphy, dean of the School of Media, Art and Design while accepting her Durham College scholarship at a ceremony on Feb. 2.

A night of recognition

Another year of academic success came to an end as the campus gymnasium filled with applause for the almost 170 students receiving awards. Award donors, guests, and Durham College staff, faculty, and administration gathered in the campus gymnasium on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. for the annual scholarship awards ceremony. Margaret Greenley,

vice-president of student affairs, began the evening as master of ceremony followed by college president Don Lovisa, sharing his pride for student recipients. Students then took their turns walking across the stage shaking hands with their scholarship donor, dean, associate dean, and Durham College administration. Following the proces-

sion of award recipients, student speeches were made. Sherry Zwetsloot, one of the student speakers from the advertising program, shared the story of how she returned to school later in life. It was her dying husband who inspired her to return and she is grateful that she did. Now, happily working toward her biggest dreams, she is encouraging her children to

return to school. Her two eldest, 20 and 18, are hopeful to pursue their post-secondary education goals in September. “I’m going after the big guns,” said Zwetsloot about her future in advertising, “and I want to do it really, really well.” Zwetsloot and all recipients stood together in a final applause as the 2011 scholarship ceremony came to a close.

The signs at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre say, “Do not leave personal items unattended.” Many students don’t listen and therefore pay the consequences of missing bags, damaged belongings and stolen laptops. Students often have no other choice. Quite often at busy times, all the lockers are full, so the overflow of backpacks finds its way to the hallway right outside the Flex Centre like sitting ducks waiting to be snatched. The exact number for the year is hard to calculate because many of the incidents go unreported, but the CRWC has had four recorded thefts in the last week and a half of January. At least one of the backpacks taken contained a student’s MacBook and textbooks. Athletic centre facilities supervisor Dwayne Christo wants students to be more cautious about their belongings.

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Riot returns revitalized Nicole Patton The Chronicle

It’s a transformation that promises to change radio broadcasting for the better. Riot Radio has made its longawaited return to the campus with a launch party held on Jan. 26 when the radio went live to air and new additions were introduced. The classroom beside Riot’s new studio in the B-Wing was filled with students, faculty, media members, councillors and the radio crew to celebrate the launch and announce the changes that were made to the

station. “This radio station is going to be very different,” said Greg Murphy, dean of the School of Media, Art and Design. “This has taken a huge step forward.” Murphy is one of the masterminds behind the new visual-radio station. According to Murphy, Riot will be able to connect with not only people in the Durham Region but also with people around the world. Through the radio’s website, people can watch DJs via live webcam, as well witnessing any graphics or videos they post during their shows.

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LAUNCHED: School of Media, Art and Design dean Greg Murphy, station co-ordinator Laura Ferr, SA president Amy LaRue and UOIT president Dr. Tim McTiernan See Riot Page 3 open Riot Radio on Jan. 26.

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February 7, 2012

Campus

Nicole Patton

MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF ANOTHER DRUM: The All Our Relations Métis Drum Circle sings a traditional song at the awareness day celebration. From left: Carol Holland, senator of the Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council, Cecile Wagar, and her sister, Claire Kearns, member of the Aboriginal Advisory Circle.

DC recognizes Métis culture Métis hope to gain respect for indigenous culture Nicole Patton The Chronicle

They are the people who are rarely recognized by society but are working valiantly to claim respect towards their background and culture. The Métis people of Durham celebrated an awareness day on Jan. 26 at the Durham College Aboriginal Student Centre, also known as Suswaaning Endaajig, “the nest away from home.” Sounds of chanting, drumming and fiddling filled the air as people gathered at the centre to mix with one another and to celebrate their heritage.

“We are so pleased to be here,” said Claire Kearns, who sits on the Aboriginal Advisory Circle. “Our ancestors would be very proud today that the Métis people are standing together.” Kearns and her sister Cecile Wagar (senator of Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council) are a part of the C and C Métis Sisters who are presenters of their people’s culture and history. They are also a part of the All Our Relations Métis Drum Circle who performed the song Gratitude to the Ancestors at the awareness day celebration. “So many people don’t know about the Métis,” said Kearns.

“But the percentage of Aborigi- forward a message of respect brought along animal furs, Ménal people in this area is huge.” towards indigenous people,” tis clothing and information about their people. A lunch of Their history goes back to said Kearns. One of the centre’s advis- venison stew, rice and vegetathe days of the Hudson Bay fur traders who mixed with ers, Peggy Forbes, agrees with bles was served for the attendthe Aboriginal women of vari- Kearns. “It’s our pleasure to do ees who took part in the festivious tribes and created the this,” said Forbes. “We want to ties. The Aboriginal Student CenMétis people. For years they broaden awareness. There is a have been moved continually great Métis group in Durham tre, which is hoping to have a day dedicated throughout Canato the Inuit da and the United people in the fuStates by the counSo many people don’t know about the Métis, but ture, continues tries’ governments the percentage of Aboriginal people in this area is to have other and have been othhuge. festivities year erwise ignored as round, includAboriginals. Today Claire Kearns ing lunches and more than 2000 movie nights, as people identify well as always themselves as Métis in Durham, according to the and it’s a very distinct culture.” being open to advise indigOshawa and Durham Region Along with drumming and enous students and help with Métis Council. chanting, fiddler Alicia Blore their academic achievements. “(This day) gives awareness played a few traditional songs “Seeing everyone succeed that the Métis are interested in including a “jig”, and Andre makes us more of a family,” being recognized so they can Bosse from the Métis/Pioneer said Kearns. “We’re so thrilled help in society and help put Artifacts Historical Exhibit for them.”

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Students responsible for preventing theft Continued from page 1

“They assume they can leave their bags in the hall and they’ll be safe, and they’re not safe,” Christo said about the pile of backpacks along the window. The staff has talked about possible solutions to curb the felonious trend, and they’re doing what they can to protect the students and their school supplies.

The building has no room for expansion and there is no more space available for extra lockers, Christo said. The best thing the staff could do was post more signs to warn students of the risk of thievery. Those extra signs went up the end of January. The availability of lockers for students depends on the time of day. The chances of finding an open locker at lunchtime, for example, are much lower than early in the morning or later in the afternoon, he explained.

“We hope buddies go together and put their stuff in one locker,” Christo said, offering students some words of advice. The lockers available could fit at least two or three students’ bags, which would greatly reduce the rate of thefts around the athletic centre. Each student can prevent themselves from being a victim of theft. Be smart and keep your belongings safe.

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Students protest tuition rise Bobby Perritt The Chronicle

From Bonavista to Vancouver Island, students from across the provinces responded to the dilemma of rising tuition fees, by striking in a national day of action on Feb. 1. The day of action was arranged by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), a student rights group of more than 600,000 students in 80 student unions and associations from every province. Durham College and UOIT are represented by the Canadian Student Alliance, therefore Your Student Association did not organize or promote either school to speak out against the cost of education. In Toronto about 1,000 students and union supporters from all over the province gathered in Queen’s Park for a peaceful protest to oppose escalating tuition fees. Seventeen other cities across Ontario also held protests. In light of a controversial 30-per cent province-wide tuition grant, chairperson of CFS-Ontario Sandy Hudson, of Toronto, said that the movement would have its own “spin” on things in Ontario. CFS-Ontario wanted to address widespread concerns over the many conditions surrounding the new grant, as well as speak out against the soaring cost of education, like in the rest of the provinces. “As soon as we were made aware (that the new grant) would be made for about a third of students, we objected,” she said. “Many students and families feel betrayed.” The new grant has cut funding in other areas of post-secondary education and doesn’t

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DAY OF ACTION: George Brown College student Tina Liu was at Queen’s Park on Feb. 1 to protest rising tuition fees. provide assistance to about 65 per cent of students in Ontario. Last December the CFS presented the provincial government with 40,000 petitions requesting a 30-per cent tuition cut for all, which they say is what the government originally promised in last fall’s election. A group of York University students led up to the national day of action by sleeping overnight in tents on campus, and on Jan. 31, Ryerson University students followed suit by camping out in front of their student centre. On the big day, students from the University of Toronto and Ryerson and York University, along with visitors from other Ontario schools, gathered in campuses in Toronto on the morning of Feb. 1. Between 1 and 2 p.m. the

crowds made it over to Queen’s Park outside the provincial legislature, where they blew horns, blasted stereos, sported clever T-shirts slogans, chanted and gave speeches. Several police monitored the park on horseback and large groups of police on bikes followed students from campuses to Queen’s Park. Vice-president of college affairs Josh Bickle, on behalf of Your Student Association, remained neutral toward Durham College and UOIT students who supported the day of action. Your SA is a member of the College Student Alliance (CSA), an Ontario student advocacy group that works to improve student life for the 16 colleges and 23 student associations that it represents.

The CSA handles negotiations and addresses issues with the government separately from the CFS, and so did not take part in the widespread protests. On the day of action, Bickle, who is also the east regional director for the CSA, said, “We would like to see (the grant) expanded to help as many students as possible.” He did not overlook Ontario’s 16-billion deficit. Bickle said that it was not in the interest of the Student Association or the CSA to have additional grants and hyperactive government spending affect funding to Ontario’s highly reputable college and university programs. “We would like to see the integrity of our school system intact,” he said, adding he is

satisfied that the Liberal government is moving in what he called the “right direction” to provide more affordable education. Cambridge Progressive Conservative MPP Rob Leone is the official opposition critic for training, colleges and universities. Leone says that while student demands for more accessible and affordable education are important, the 30-per cent grant is too expensive and has not been funded properly. “Premier McGuinty cannot keep spending money he doesn’t have. The Liberal government has failed to introduce any new ideas to rein in government spending. It is clear that their plan is to pay for this policy with more borrowing,” said Leone. The new 30-per cent tuition grant will cost the Ontario government $430 million and grow $30-$40 million more every. This came at the cost of the government sacrificing the textbook and technology grant of $150 per year, and the Queen Elizabeth II secondary-school scholarship of up to $3,500. The new grant took centre stage in the Liberal government’s education platform in last fall’s election. The long list of restrictions and conditions to the new grant was not revealed until after the Liberals won a minority government. With the specific criteria to be eligible for the grant, a large majority of Ontario students will continue to be charged the largest tuition rates in the country, which averages at $6,100 per year for bachelor programs and $2,400 per year for diploma programs. Ontario school ancillary fees average $800 per year, but are about $900 at Durham College.

Launch party thrown for new Riot Radio Continued from Page 1

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ON THE AIR: First-year Journalism student Rob Halmasy is the host of his own show, CanCon101, on Riot Radio.

Using the Internet and programs such as Skype, the connection and interaction between people and the radio crew will be dramatically increased. Other new additions to the station will include broadcasting live from sports events and concerts, as well as streaming 24/7 online. “It (Riot) shows Durham College and UOIT at its best,” said Dr. Tim McTiernan, president of UOIT. “It reflects everything good about the campus.”

Student Association president Amy LaRue agrees. “There is so much potential,” said LaRue while praising the Riot crew as well as station co-ordinator Laura Ferr. Ferr said that working at the station had been a “great adventure” so far. Rob Halmasy, a first-year Journalism student and the host of Riot Radio’s CanCon101, says he was very excited when he heard he had been given his own show. “These guys are great,” said Halmasy. “It was really cool that I got it. I called up everyone I could. I was like a little

school girl!” Halmasy says he hopes to interview a few smaller bands in the future and plans on keeping his show strictly Canadian. “I am nervous,” said Halmasy. “But I’m more excited than nervous.” The launch party included a ribbon cutting and studio tours after going live to air with the first song being “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. Of course that’s not exactly true. With the newest visual based additions, video may very well bring radio back into the limelight.

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Governing our Net use Online protest helps stop American piracy act, for now

For one day in January, major websites from all over the world went dark in protest of censorship. Websites like Wikipedia blacked out their website because of legislation that could make what millions of people do on the Internet illegal. While the protest did work and SOPA/PIPA has been stopped for the time being, there are still a number of issues that need to be dealt with. While these bills were discussed in the U.S., people here could feel their affect in Canada. Both the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act were created to stop online piracy, most notably the illegal downloading of music and movies, and the selling of other counterfeit products online. While the idea of stopping piracy isn’t a new issue, it’s the wording of the bills that has created the controversy. The bills would force websites that have user content, like Facebook or Youtube, to monitor every post, link and download that happens on their site. Because the Internet is so vast and used by millions of people, this would be difficult if not impossible. Considering that most websites have at least a forums paper for us-

With the SOPA/PIPA bills, websites like Pirate Bay and possibly even Facebook could be shut down. Is this fair?

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Community Integration through Co-operative Education “I download all the time. If I like the song I get it. While it’s important for people to get paid, we should focus on other things.” ers to post on, these bills could affect every website from the New York Times to Pirate Bay. The bill would apply to every website in the United States and give Internet providers the ability to block them. Sites like Facebook, Wikipedia, Reddit and Youtube would be affected and could possibly be censored due to a link to a download or a video even from another country. With a bill that could shut down a website it’s easy to understand why sites like Wikipedia, Go Daddy, Google and the people who work at and use these websites would protest these bills. While ultimately both bills weren’t passed due to protests, the issue isn’t over yet. There’s a new agreement in the works that could censor more than just the Internet, and this time it’s not just in the Untied States. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement involves a number of countries, Canada being one of them, and is being set up to protect intellectual properties. These properties are essentially ideas that are copyrighted by one person or corporation. But these ideas also can be songs, movies, television shows, books, medications,

food products, clothing and so on. The ACTA would form a governing group outside of the countries that created it, like the World Trade Organization, and would in essence police all things dealing with intellectual properties. While agreements like this are common in politics, this one is surrounded by controversy due to the way it was negotiated. The European Union had written a press release in 2007 stating their intention to negotiate the agreement with other countries. Despite this, the majority of the negotiations didn’t happen in public. The EU responded to this in another release by stating, “It’s only natural that intergovernmental negotiations dealing with issues that have an economic impact, do not take place in public and that negotiations are bound by a certain level of discretion.” This statement more or less says that they didn’t want the opinion of the public, the people who elected them into office, to affect the talks. One must question a group’s motives if they don’t want to listen to the public’s opinion on a matter that affects the public.

This issue goes farther than just the Internet. The agreement could stop the production of generic drugs that could save lives and stop people from using trademarked seeds that could help feed people all over the world. What’s most disturbing about this agreement is that Canada, as well as a number of other countries, have already signed it. However, this doesn’t mean it will happen. The agreement is being brought before the European Union and if they vote against ACTA it could kill it. The debates will start up in June, but protesters all over Europe are showing their disapproval for ACTA. While this issue started due to the illegal downloading of music and movies, it’s turned into a much larger issue. Governments are coming up with ways to police and monitor what we do and consume. The ACTA could pass laws that aren’t in the best interest of citizens world-wide. It’s something we should all keep an eye on.

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February 7, 2011

Always think before you talk People have to realize the harm caused from using ‘gay’ to mean bad

“That’s so gay!” The potent ignorance makes me cringe and my brow furrow. It was back in Grade 5 or 6 when the word “gay” began circulating amongst my peers, as a reference to anything boring, cheesy, disappointing or all around negative. And somehow it stuck. But how did this happen? And why do people use it so naively, even the ones who do not have a problem with same-sex partners? Many words in the English language have evolved from proper terms, to informal, sometimes-offensive insults or expressions. “Dumb” actually refers to a person who cannot speak. Its meaning has

been lost over a matter of decades, and describe something that they don’t now is recognized as a put-put down of like, they are using the active, accepted term for a sexual orientation to bash somebody’s intelligence. “Bitch” is of course a female dog, people and inanimate objects or to just but just count how many glares a fa- complain about a situation. Would it make sense to pick a ther would get if he pointed to a female puppy in a pet store, and asked religion or race out of a hat and his five-year-old daughter, “Well what use it in the same context? No. And second, they are about the spotted not just ridiculing bitch drinking out of a word of desribing the bowl?” Bobby sexual orientation, “Gay” does not fall but they are smearing into the same catPerritt the name of a demoegory as these other graphic currently unwords though. der fire. The journalism It is true that acceptance of the program at Durham College teaches students to write according to Cana- LGBT community is becoming more dian Press (CP) style, a respected na- and more prevalent in Canada. Every tional standard of writing. The word year Toronto hosts the largest Pride gay is the CP style accepted phrase for Parade on the planet, gay marriage is a homosexual male, preferred over the now legal, there are more awareness words homosexual and queer. campaigns and Oshawa hosted Dur“Gay” is also the mainstream term ham Region’s first Pride Parade last of the LGBT community and is used on summer. But it’s only been about four months the Parliament of Canada website, in its introduction of the Civil Marriages since Jamie Hubley, 15, of Kanata Act, which allowed Canadians the lib- killed himself after severe verbal abuse for being openly gay. Twentyerty of same-sex marriage. When somebody uses this term to six per cent of LGBT youth are kicked

out of their homes in Canada and suicide rates are exponentially higher for LGBT youth. I am bisexual, engaged to a gay male and it is not unusual to hear slurs (from a distance and passing cars) for holding my fiancé’s hand in public. At the “gay friendly” bar in my hometown, people make a large circumference around us on the dance floor. Language is the largest component of what keeps any culture intact – language is a powerful thing. People need to own up to their words and not use them so naively, thinking that words have no affect on others, including of children who take to heart what their elders say. What will a young child of three or four-years-old think when they hear that men who love other men, and negative, boring and unwanted things are defined by the same word? What does that say about the culture in general? In this case, it says that people still need to take it upon themselves to be individually responsible for purging discrimination and communicable ignorance from society.

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AN EVENING OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Roger Anderson was a prominent award donor throughout the evening, taking time to shake hands with each award recipient, as did fellow award donors.

DC scholarship recipients School of Continuing Education Director: Nancy Martin

Gloria Crawford: Durham College Scholarship, Continuing Education School of Business, IT & Management Dean: Judy Spring Associate Dean: Jackie Bathe

Elizabeth Badurina: Human Resources Professionals of Durham Scholarship, Business/Business Administration - Human Resources - Year I; Cassandra Britton: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Sports Administration - Year I; Kathleen Cabonitalla: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Business Administration - Human Resources - Year II; David Caskie: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Programmer Analyst - Year II; Megan Chalmers: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Business Administration -Accounting -Year II; Sarah Clements: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Computer Systems Technology -Year I; John Hercus: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Business - Entrepreneurship and Small Business - Year I; Ronnie Katrib: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Computer Programmer - Year I; Erin Kennedy: Human Resources Professionals of Durham Scholarship, Business Administration - Human Resources - Year II; Justin Kim: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Systems Technology - Year II; Jason King: Roberts, Marlowe, Jackson, Jackson & Associates Scholarship, Business/Business Administration - Accounting -Year I; Adam Kunkel: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Business/ Accounting UOIT Transfer; William Kutsukake: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Business/ Business Administration - Marketing - Year I; Peggy Lalonde: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Business/Business Administration - Accounting - Year I; Jeff Leibold: Durham College Scholarship, Business/Business Administration - Operations Management - Year I; Ian Manley: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Programmer Analyst - Year I; Lisa Marchitto: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Business/Accounting UOIT Transfer; Cindy MartinGerris: BDO Canada LLP Scholarship, Business Administration - Accounting - Year II; Barry McInnis: Golf Association of Ontario Scholarship, Professional Golf Management - Business Administration - Year I; Andrew Morris: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Professional Golf Management - Business Administration - Year II; Courtney Mundell:

Business and Professional Women of Durham Region Scholarship, Business Administration - Marketing Year II; Brandon Nolan: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship , Business/Business Administration - Marketing - Year I; Michael Parent: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Business/ Business Administration - Operations Management - Year I; Daniel Perras: Durham College Scholarship, Professional Golf Management - Business Administration - Year I; Shayne Quinton: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Programmer Analyst - Year I; Stephanie Rodriguez: Durham College Scholarship, Sport Management - Year II; Vanessa Schertzberg: Messier-Dowty Inc. Scholarship, Business Administration - Operations Management - Year II; Jacob Sharer: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Business/Business Administration - Human Resources - Year I; Madison Shenker: Durham College Scholarship, Hospitality Management - Hotel and Restaurant - Year l; Christian Simone: Rotary Club of Oshawa, Sport Management - Year II; Christopher Singh: Ian J. Ball Award, Business Administration - Marketing: Most Improved from Year I to Year II; Anthony Smeelen: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Programmer - Year I; Garnett Smith: Durham College Scholarship, Professional Golf Management - Business Administration - Year II; Derek Smith: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Computer Systems Technology - Year II; Stephen Stanford: Paul Vessey Premier’s Award, Business Administration -Marketing - Year II; Cassandra Sumner: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Business Administration - Operations Management - Year II; John Taylor: Durham College Scholarship, Computer Programmer Analyst - Year II; Amy Thornton: Durham College Scholarship, Business - Entrepreneurship and Small Business- Year I; Michael Vatta: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Hospitality Management - Hotel and Restaurant - Year l; Meredith Walker: Rotary Club of Oshawa, Sports Administration - Year I; Zachary Winch: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Computer Systems Technology - Year I School of Health & Community Services Dean: Susan Sproul Associate Dean: Carol Burke

Leah Brown: Durham College Scholarship, Early Childhood Education -Year I; Shannon Gillies: Victorian Order of Nurses Award, Outstanding Commitment to Patient Care, Practical Nursing - Year I; Nicole Hanko: Durham College Scholarship, Child and

Youth Worker - Year I; Rachel Henderson: Oshawa Folk Arts Council - Jan Drygala Memorial Award, Early Childhood Education - Year I; Seamus Laverty: Durham College Scholarship, Fitness and Health Promotion - Year I; Cheryl Tina Morris: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Dental Hygiene - Year I; Shirlene Nicholson: Nursing Faculty Memorial Award, Practical Nursing - Year l, Aneesa Rahaman: Colgate-Palmolive Admission Scholarship, Dental Hygiene - Year I; Nikki Reynolds: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Fitness and Health Promotion - Year I; Daria Robson: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Practical Nursing - Year I; Laura Stone: Durham College Scholarship, Social Service Worker - Year I; Leslie Strojwons: Oshawa Folk Arts Council - Anne Racz Memorial Award, Social Service Worker - Year I; Caroline Van Dyk: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Child and Youth Worker - Year I; Dana Viegas: Lovell Drugs Limited Scholarship, Practical Nursing - Year I School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services Dean: Kevin Baker Associate Dean: Bev Neblett

Noreen Ali: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Office Administration - Executive - Year I: Jessica Al-Teet: Durham College Scholarship, Office Administration - Medical- Year I; Crystal Bedasee: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation; Samantha Burghout: OPG Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Award, General Arts and Science - University Articulation - Year I; Karen Crompton: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Office Administration - Legal -Year I; Devin Durnford: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation, Achievement: Mathematics; Natalee Evans: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation; Zachary Halik: OPG Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Award, General Arts and Science - University Articulation - Year I; Dawna Martinez-Pacini: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation, Achievement: Communications; Michelle Miranda: Durham College Scholarship, Office Administration - Legal -Year I; Ryanne Monger: OPG Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Award, Community Integration through Co-operative Education -Year I; Sarah Pearson: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Office Administration - Executive - Year I;

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More scholarship recipients Jayana Raj: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation, Achievement: Science and Mathematics; Amapola Serrano: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Office Administration - Medical - Year I; Mary Somerville: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers’ Award, Academic Upgrading - College Preparation, Achievement: PreHealth; Rakavi Uthayawarman: Durham College Scholarship, Community Integration through Co-operative Education - Year I School of Justice & Emergency Services Dean: Stephanie Ball Associate Dean: Bonnie St. George

Ildiko Beres: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Paramedic - Year I; Skye Bignell: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Legal Administration/Law Clerk - Year I; Dale Button: Patricia O’Connor Premier’s Award, Paramedic - Year I; Jessica Campbell: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Law and Security Administration/ Protection, Security and Investigation - Year I; Monique Canfield: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Law and Security Administration /Protection, Security and Investigation -Year I; Maurice Cormier: Durham College Scholarship, Police Foundations - Year I; Stephanie Davidson: A. Alan H. Strike Scholarship, Legal Administration/ Law Clerk - Year I; Holly MacLeod: Durham College Scholarship, 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications - Year I; Scott McEachern: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Paralegal - Year l; Nicholas Pherrill: Robert Anderson Memorial Award, Police Foundations – Year I; Kristen Sullivan: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Paralegal - Year l; Patti Turner: OPG Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Award, Legal Administration/Law Clerk - Year II; John Ulakovic: Durham College Scholarship, 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications - Year I; Erin Underhill: Durham College Scholarship, Police Foundations - Year I; Erin Underhill: Robert Anderson Memorial Award, Excellence in Criminal and Civil Law - Year I; Sarah Webster: Durham College Scholarship, Legal Administration/Law Clerk - Year II School of Media, Art & Design Dean: Greg Murphy

Martin Becker: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Graphic Design –Year II; Britney Beenen: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Game Development –Year II; Amanda Benincasa: Durham College Scholarship, Graphic Design – Year I; Alexandra Carlson: Durham College Scholarship, Public Relations – Year I; Jeremy Dziewir: Lewis Beaton Trust Award, Animation - Digital Arts - Year I; Mario Ferroro: Durham College Scholarship, Internet Applications and Web Development - Year I; Tracey Fidler: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Journalism - Print - Year I; Nathaniel Flower: OPG Employees’ and Pensioners’ Charity Trust Award, Game Development - Year I; Pauline Foster: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Advertising - Year II; Jessica Gibbons: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Animation - Digital Production - Year II; Lauren Harrison: Frank Cowan Company Scholarship, Public Relations - Year I; Cassandra Helps: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Advertising - Year II; Isaiah Hiley: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Game Development - Year I; Dawn Hill: Durham College Scholarship, Graphic Design - Year II; Melissa Lizotte-Brazeau: Durham College Scholarship, Multimedia Design - Year II; Natasha Marino: Durham College Scholarship, Multimedia Design - Year II; Ryan McCormick: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Music Business Administration - Year II; John Medina: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Internet Applications and Web Development - Year I; Braeden Mitchell: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Music Business Administration - Year I; Kim Moreau: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Journalism - Print - Year I; Kyla Morgan: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Journalism - Print and Broadcast - Year II; Jocelyn Mundy: Dann Torena Memorial Award, Excellence in Illustra-

tion and Creative Art Direction, Graphic Design - Year II; Matthew Nolson: Durham College Scholarship, Music Business Administration - Year I; Vanessa Oishi: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Advertising - Year I; Johnathan Phillips: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship, Animation - Digital Production - Year II; Blake Rice: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Animation - Digital Arts - Year I; Thomas Roberts: Durham College Scholarship, Multimedia Design - Year I; Andrea Shierson: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Journalism - Print and Broadcast - Year II; Kayla Tinson: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Music Business Administration - Year II; Zamir Visram: Robert McLaughlin Gallery Scholarship, Graphic Design - Year I; Hao Yang Wang: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Game Development - Year II; Stuart Webb: Durham College Scholarship, Multimedia Design - Year I; Sherry Zwetsloot: Durham Lifelong Learning Scholarship, Advertising - Year I School of Science & Engineering Technology Dean: Susan Todd Associate Dean: Maureen Calhoun

Daniel Alayon: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Electronics Engineering Technology - Year II; Darryl Antler: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year I; Aron Araya: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Electronics Engineering Technology - Year I; Lee Armstrong: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Mechanical Engineering Technician - Year I; Samantha Barnes: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Chemical Engineering Technology - Year I; Mark Beenen: Durham College Scholarship, Water Quality Technician - Year I; Mitchell Bennett: Durham College Scholarship, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year I; Adam Bernicky: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology - Year I; Hailey Cole: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Environmental Technology - Year I; Daniel Daigle: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year II; Julie Di Meo: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology - Year II; Chris Dimtses: Andrew Foundation Scholarship, Electronics Engineering Technician - Year I; Alana England: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Environmental Technology - Year II; Deanna Fedak: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Water Quality Technician - Year I; Elliotte Fernandes: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Chemical Engineering Technology - Year II; Brian Freeburn: Durham College Scholarship, Electronics Engineering Technology - Year I; Heather Gilchrist: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Environmental Technology - Year II; Justin Hall: Andrew Foundation Scholarship, Electronics Engineering Technology - Year II; Dianna Hau: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Biomedical Engineering Technology - Year II; Kit Hing Ho: Canadian Institute for NDE Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Technician - Non-Destructive Evaluation - Year I; Jameson Howes: Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Durham Chapter Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year I; Martin Jetten: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Environmental Technology - Year I; Janelle Lajeunesse: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Biomedical Engineering Technology - Year II; Lauren Lee Mook: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Biotechnology Technologist - Year I; Suzanne Leybourne: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Chemical Engineering Technology - Year II; Aaron Luscombe: Durham College Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Technician - Non-Destructive Evaluation - Year I; Eliseo Mabanag: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Biotechnology Technologist - Year I; Rebecca Massimi: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Biotechnology Technologist - Year II; Samantha Moore: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Pharmaceuti-

cal and Food Science Technology - Year II; Mathew Newcombe: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year II; Jordan Reckzin: OACETT Durham Chapter Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year II; Justin Reddin: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Electronics Engineering Technician - Year I; Clifford Roffey: Durham College Scholarship, Mechanical Engineering Technician - Year I; Stephanie Sopik: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology Year I; Max Thibodeau: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Biomedical Engineering Technology Year I; Glen Trewin: Durham College Scholarship, Chemical Engineering Technology - Year I; Patricia White: General Motors of Canada Limited Scholarship, Biotechnology Technologist - Year II; Brandon Wilson: Durham College Scholarship, Biomedical Engineering Technology - Year I; Xiadong Zhang: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Year I School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology Dean: Darrin Caron Associate Dean: Mary Collins

Minaz Adatia: Durham College Scholarship, Power Engineering Technician - Year I; Alexander Beaudoin: Millwork Home Centre Scholarship, Mechanical Technician - Mechanical Maintenance and Control - Year I; William Bellamy: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Motive Power Technician - Service and Management - Year I; Scott Bryant: Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship, Electrical Technician - Instrumentation and Control - Year I; Christopher Bulger: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Renewable Energy Technician - Year I; Sean Colgan: Durham College Scholarship, Renewable Energy Technician - Year I; Andrew Czerwenka: Durham College Alumni Association Scholarship, Electrical Technician - Instrumentation and Control - Year I; Ryan Ginman: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Power Engineering Technician - Year I; Jeffrey Pang: Durham Region Chairman’s Award, Motive Power Technician - Service and Management - Year I; Mitchell Tempro: Pine Ridge Corvette Club Scholarship, Mechanical Technician - Mechanical Maintenance and Control - Year I

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STUDENT SUCCESS: Award recipient and advertising student Sherry Zwetsloot earned a standing ovation at the end of her speech.

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Social media works AND plays Amy Valm The Chronicle

A Facebook update says that someone is having spaghetti for dinner. Someone on Twitter is pouring out their soul in 140 characters. Facebook and other social platforms allow people to share whatever they want with the world. But censoring what you share may be something to take into account for future endeavors. “It’s important to have an online identity,” said Jordanne Christie, learning technology specialist with the Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment. “Especially in this day and age because it’s competitive. It’s important if an employer is looking at you and you’ve got blogs and something that’s public or out there, to showcase yourself.” Christie, who designed and teaches a general elective course, Social Media and Society, believes that social media can be used many ways, including as a teaching tool. “I’m seeing a lot more faculty trying out social media,” she said. “They’re using social media tools in sort of more traditional courses. So instead of a written report they might get students to make a wiki page or do a blog.”

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PATH FINDING A MORE SOCIAL WORLD: Jordanne Christie, learning technology specialist with the Centre for Academic and Faculty Enrichment, is an expert on how social media changes our world and how it can benefit you. She also notes that using social media for learning is easy for students because they already use it. “I think they want to use it to connect,” she said. “But I’ve also seen students create study groups on Facebook and that kind of thing. They are using it for educational purposes as

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well.” Websites such as LinkedIn allow users to build a profile and create connections. This can be a vital asset following graduation to take on the real world. “A lot of employers look on LinkedIn,” Christie said. “Even things like Twitter, students can start to build their own kind of network. So when they get out of school they’ll have these connections they typically wouldn’t have if they didn’t have social media.” Erring on the side of cau-

tion is important when using social media. What you decide to share with the world doesn’t always disappear with the click of a delete button. “It’s like anything, people who are using it need to be informed,” said Christie. “If you’re using Facebook you have to know about your privacy settings. If you’re going to be putting things on YouTube you need to understand what info you’re putting up there and where it’s going. “ Christie cautioned to be careful of sites like Foursquare,

which allow users to share their locations. You need to be aware that the information you share on your whereabouts is out there for everyone to see, she said. While social media provides a wealth of information, Christie advises students to be smart when using it. “Wikipedia, that’s a huge controversy,” she said. “I think it’s like anything, you should never only use one source. For me, I go to Wikipedia to start, it’s a great general overview, and then from there you can decide where to go for other references. I do think social media can be a credible source.” As for the future, Christie predicts an increase of social media in the workplace and in education. “A lot of companies already have a social media expert as a job,” said Christie. “I think there’s going to be opportunities, especially in things like marketing and politics. And I think that there will continue to be a lot of things that will open up. Being able to go on LinkedIn and joining groups, it’s a way to meet different people you might otherwise not be able to meet and then through that you never know what connections you are going to get.

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Join the circle. Of revision, that is. The UOIT Academic Success Centre is hosting a drop-in session on Feb. 16, called the Revision Circle, dedicated to helping students identify the difference between revising, editing and proofreading their work. They will also learn techniques to improve their writing to meet university standards. Students will have a chance to peer edit others’ work, and have others edit their work. The session will take place at 61 Charles St. in room 212 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, email academicsuccess@ uoit.ca or phone 905-7218668, extension 6578.

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Durham’s walk of memories Largest fundraising event in province for the Alzheimer’s Society

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Members of the community poured out to the UOIT/Durham College Recreation and Wellness Centre to show their support for the 13th annual Walk of Memories in Durham. The walk is the largest fundraising event in the province for the National Alzheimer Society and is geared towards raising money for programs and other services that help to support people living with Alzheimer’s and other related problems. The walk takes place in communities across Ontario. The walk took place at the campus wellness centre for the third time, from 12:30-3 p.m on Jan. 29. “This is the third time the walk has

been hosted at the wellness centre,” said Chris Braney, the chief executive officer for the Alzheimer Society of Durham. “It’s a great venue and we will be staying there for the walk in the future.” The walk began with an intro by Gary Bernarde from CKDO radio in Oshawa welcoming everyone to the walk. A raffle for smaller prizes was also being held alongside the walk to raise additional money. Braney was then presented with a special plaque from the staff and the board of the society, recognizing his achievement of recently climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to help support the cause. Approximately 300 people from the community participated including Mayor John Henry. Braney was more than happy with the turnout for the walk. “I’m very pleased with the turnout

their efforts. The society had originally set $20,000 as their goal for the walk but were thrilled to find out that they had exceeded their goal and raised $30, 000. I’m very pleased with the turnout we got for the As of Jan.31 the walk this year. total has reached $32,000 and is expected to reach Chris Braney $33,000 due to online donations being taken until the Walkers also had musical entertain- end of February. This year had the most participants ment to listen to during the event, provided by the student jazz band from the and the most money raised in the history of the walk in the province and the O’Neill Collegiate Vocational Institute. When the walk had concluded the society are optimistic that those numparticipants were treated to pizza and bers will continue to grow in the years other refreshments as a thank you for to come. we got for the walk this year,” he said. “Every year more attend due to the convenience and great atmosphere of the venue.”

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Test your might in Mortal Kombat Chealse Howell The Chronicle

There is no better way to support a good cause than playing video games. Students from Durham’s Video Game Development program presented Test Your Might on Jan. 30. Jordan Robichaud, Tim Hynd, Ian Campell and Haoyang Wang are in their third year in the Video Game Development program. They have invited all students and staff to support their fundraiser for their final screening. The team set up the video games Guitar Hero and Mortal Kombat in vendor’s alley from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students and staff had the choice of playing one game for $1 or two games for a $1.50. Not only was this a great way to have fun while supporting their cause, but every time you played, your name was entered into a draw for a chance to win gift cards at EB Games. Jordan Robichaud is very excited to present their final screening. He said they have been working very hard and can’t wait to present in front of professionals in the industry. “ This program has been very rewarding and I love how we get to express our talent. I am very excited for the final screening,” said Robichaud.

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SALS helps students succeed Students looking to do better have options Kamesha Horne-Simmons The Chronicle

Students are trying to find ways they can do better this semester with better grades on assignments and tests. Durham College and UOIT have ways to help students, and it starts with the Student

Academic Learning Services (SALS) in the Student Service Building in room SSB 204. SALS have already started workshops for students to join at the beginning of the year for students to join. Workshops coming up this semester are learning styles, time management, practicum communication, test and exam preparation, MLA referencing, avoiding plagiarism, grammar matters, and editing skills. SALS provides students with study skills and strategies for taking tests and exams with a test-exam prep workshop. They also have resources and workshops to help students deal with their workload, time management, getting organized, and a listening and note-taking workshop. The student advisers are always available by appointment to answer questions about courses and help with writing skills.

“The simple answer is come to the SALS centre and speak to a learning skills adviser on ways to get things started,” said John Hayes, student adviser. Students should create and

at Durham College/UOIT has steps for first-year students. “I would give them study tips, and then refer them to a workshop through SALS, but a lot of time students don’t know what

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Nicole Mastnak follow a work schedule, by using your weekly class schedule as a foundation. Budget time at the end of each day to review any material you learned that day. “Recognize that between now and the end of the semester academics needs to take priority,” said Hayes. “Your goal is to be working two to three hours outside of lecture. Do the majority of your work and study in a location that is as similar as possible to the test environment, not in your bed. Anything like noises, hunger, fatigue, thirst, eyestrain, etc. that distracts you undermines the process of studying/ learning.” He said students should work in a location that has minimal distraction, and should use their course outline as a guide. Melissa Bosomworth from student life

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to do, where to go. They don’t even know if it’s available. They might think it’s not available to them. So I’m just here to help them with this college system and understanding what things are in place.” She recommends that students understand the way they study best and learn best because not everyone has the same learning style. “SALS has self-inventories online that they can use, and I would recommend they understand their own learning, and to study smarter instead of harder,” said Bosomworth. Nicole Mastnak is a SALS adviser who specializes in sciences. She suggested that students should come in the beginning of the semester instead of at the end. “We are all for early recognition of the areas that students need to improve in. That is why we do

workshops and we front-load them based on the semester. At the beginning of the semester, the first thing students should do is make sure they’re good at managing their time, using all the tools that they have, like their planner, their course outline, assignments and test dates, and if there are things that can be started ahead of time, to plan right away and start that,” said Mastnak. Mastnak suggested that a month or two months into the semester one of the tips she gives is as soon as you learned something new in class, go home, make your review notes before 24 hours passes from learning it in class. Review those notes three days in a row; it doesn’t have to be a huge amount of time but review two to three days for 15 to 20 minutes. When students do this consistently, they are more likely to get themselves into a routine. So when it comes to test time students won’t have to start from scratch, because that stuff will already be in their heads. Everyone at SALS suggests that students go to their workshop, or peer tutor, or if they don’t want to be in a group setting they can sign up for one-on-one help with organizing, assignments, and studying for a test. David Swerdfeger, an adviser from SALS who specializes in math, said students should come as soon as possible if they are struggling with a course and should stay organized. “The first thing I recommend to all students I see is to come in and get our time management and organization workshop ASAP in the beginning of the semester. If they started the semester well, keeping on top of things, setting things up and planning their time out, they won’t get as stressed out. It’s very easy to see the students that are not managing their time well, and the ones who don’t have bags under their eyes and are struggling to get through the day because they’ve left everything to the last minute. Students should come and see us earlier and get some learning skills, if they don’t have learning skills, or even if they need to brush up on some skills if they haven’t been in school for a while. ”Swerdfeger said studying tips that he gives to students are different for each subject. “For example, I specialize in math. So any student who comes to see me, I recommend doing a little bit each day. I find it more so in math. If you don’t practise it you get rusty really quick.” Students who want more information about workshops can check out the event calendar on the Durham College website under SALS, and can make an appointment.

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Community care seeks volunteers

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Community Care Durham is looking hard for young college and university students to join them in serving the community.The registered charitable organization promoted its services at an open house at Centennial retirement residence in Oshawa on Jan. 26 because of fewer volunteers over the past three years. Alana Poropat, service coordinator, and Denyse Newton, administrator of the OshawaWhitby branch, hosted the event. Three long-term volunteers showed up to help with the recruitment process. “We hope that you will hear something today that will tweak your interests, and have you come out and volunteer with us,” Newton said to the two potential new volunteers

who attended. Founded in 1977, Community Care is a volunteer-based organization that serves Durham Region residents living with a mental, physical or age-related disability who want to continue to live independent lives. Some of their several services are meals-on-wheels. The meals on wheels program provides volunteers with partial compensation for gas, and lets those considering volunteering ride along with deliverers to get a feel for the job. The phone-reassurance program involves calling and chatting with clients who may not have opportunities to regularly socialize, or who don’t have people to check up on their health and safety. Volunteers who are able to can take phonereassurance a step farther with the friendly-visiting program, and meet in person at the cli-

ent’s house or a comfortable location for them. The 2,500 volunteers make the skeleton of Community Care, which also employs 150 paid staff. Volunteers can donate as little or as much time as they can per week or month. “We want student volunteers,” Newton emphasized, pointing out that many of the current volunteers are aging themselves. Many seniors who don’t often socialize are extra welcoming to young volunteers. Newton said that they would accept people who could not spare much of their personal time, to sign up as back-up volunteers for when volunteers are ill. She also suggested that students begin a large group of alternating volunteers. “Try it. You’d be amazed how fun it really is, how much fun it is to

talk to these people,” said a sixyear volunteer Pauline Harding of Courtice, who had volunteered 25 hours to Community Care the previous week. Harding drives people with mobility issues to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies, and to do everyday errands. A round-trip to anywhere in Oshawa costs customers $9, unless low personal income entitles them to a subsidy. Harding acknowledged that Handi-Van services are there in Oshawa. But drivers with Community Care can provide a much more personal, social and fun experience for people on their way to and from their destination. She once picked up a woman to drive her to the emergency room and ended up coming in and sitting beside her, to ease the woman’s anxiety until a doctor arrived.

A local Oshawa man, Don Sabean, had been with Community Care for 40 years, when it was part of the Red Cross. Sabean said it never has interfered with his personal life, though he said at times, it took a little understanding from his family. “You plan everything and they work to your plan,” he said. Community Care tries to keep its clients safe by running a mandatory police background check on every volunteer and employee.The next Community Care Durham Oshawa-Whitby division open house will be on Feb. 14 at the Amica Retirement Home on Kenneth Hobbs Avenue, Whitby. For more information on volunteering, the administration office can provide contacts for all Durham Region municipalities at (905) 985-0150.

Elections for new student rep on the board of governors Emily Wood The Chronicle

The upcoming Student Association elections are not the only ones on student radars in the coming months. Elections for the student representative position on the board of governors are scheduled for March of this year, but the process does not start there. Nominations for the student-elected position will be accepted from Feb. 27 to March 2. Candidates must receive nominations from five students with their signatures by the deadline to qualify for the position of student governor representative. Only full-time students enrolled at Durham College are eligible to run in the election. The student governor must attend board meetings and is responsible for speaking on behalf of students in response to board issues. They are the voice of student opinions. The elections will be held from March 5 to March 9. There will be no polling stations on campus, but students will be able to cast their votes online. Notice of the election will also be posted on the Durham College website at least 10 days before voting begins.

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Daily products contain disturbing ingredient Nancy Ellis

The Chronicle Cosmetics and daily products contain many disruptive ingredients, such as aluminum chloride, triclosan, silver, talc and aluminum zirconium complexes, and they are found in anything from lipstick to toothpaste. These ingredients are used to create a different texture, to make the product results longer lasting, to create product longevity or to make a product antibacterial — or just to make a product marketable. Triclosan is one of those ingredients. Triclosan, also known as triclocarban and the trade name microban, has been used in antibacterial soaps, toothpastes, deodorants and mouthwashes for decades. It has been marketed in antifungal towels, odor-free toys and sanitizing products. Triclosan is linked to liver and various breathing problems, and even low levels can disrupt thyroid function. Moreover, it can create antibiotic immunities. When it was first introduced about 30 years ago, it was described as an antibacterial agent that wouldn’t target a

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EXPERT IN TRICLOSAN: Dr. Ayush Kumar, assistant professor at UOIT, is an expert on Triclosan. specific protein in the bacteria cell. If an antibacterial agent does target a specific protein in a bacteria cell, the results

are a mutated form of germs, and this is what creates hardto-combat strains of viruses. Within the last 10 years it was discovered that triclosan does

actually attack these specific bacteria cells, which means for every germ cell that is wiped out or dissolved by triclosan, new mutated cells can appear in its place. Things have changed. “Triclosan cannot distinguish between good and bad bacteria — it kills everything,” said Dr. Ayush Kumar, assistant professor at UOIT. “The risk here is if we use household products with triclosan, there is a potential to generate antibiotic mutants that can’t respond to commonly used antibiotics for treatment. We are creating cross-resistant cells,” Kumar said. It’s easy to contract a sickness in a hospital because a hospital uses many antibacterial cleansers — but by using antibacterial agents like triclosan in your home you are creating a hospital-like atmosphere, Kumar said. You are making the cells more resistant by treating them to triclosan. If you get sick, it will be harder to treat with antibiotics—maybe impossible. There are also no perceived benefits to using triclosan. Just washing your hands with soap can take off as many germs as using a triclosan-based antibacterial product, Kumar said.

Triclosan isn’t needed in toothpaste, Kumar explains. It’s added because it’s cheap and companies can charge more for a multi-beneficial antibacterial product. “There is no requirement to disclose the presence of triclosan through a front-of-package claim,” said Leslie Meerburg, media relations officer for Health Canada. She suggests you read the back ingredients of every product. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working together to assess triclosan and its effects. “Health Canada anticipates that the draft screening assessment for triclosan will be released in spring 2012,” Meerburg said. It will be released as part of the chemicals management plan. “It’s primarily political,” Kumar said about why triclosan isn’t being removed from the market. He suggests removing it from the market completely would be hard, because it’s found in almost everything. Health Canada is looking at regulating how triclosan is used but not removing it entirely. Kumar recommends using ethanol (ethyl alcohol) based products like hand sanitizers whenever possible.

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Shwa me what you’ve got Amanda Darrock

The Chronicle It was a disappointing turnout at E.P. Taylor’s on Friday, Jan. 27 for I’ll Shwa You Mine If You Shwa Me Yours. The concert event put on by the music business management students, featuring bands The Wet Bandits, Little Black Dress, Slow Motion Victory and Brendan DiStefano, was near empty an hour after the doors opened at 9 p.m. With a thin line of silhouettes positioned in front of the stage, the darkened room lit with lasers appeared deserted, save for the odd photographer circling the stage. The 19-plus section, blocked off around the bar, contained numerous people who chatted among themselves as though nothing else was going on. This did not deter the bands from playing their hearts out. Kicking the show off was The Wet Bandits . The band, which features vocalists Rebecca Reeves and Paul-Luca Canzio, drummer Adam Bertucci and guitarist Monti Tron, rocked out with their dance/rock collaboration. The flashing lights and loud, powerful sound of the band slowly drew in some of the glow-stick necklace-wearing pub patrons. The band poured

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SHWA ME YOURS: Rebecca Reeves of The Wet Bandits rocks out at E.P. Taylor’s for I’ll Shwa You Mine If You Shwa Me Yours. their hearts out musically to the on-lookers and didn’t let the small crowd affect them. As Slow Motion Victory took the stage, their presence drew in a few more people with their alternative rock sound and fas-

cinating stage presence. The Toronto-based band, which got its start through Much Music’s Discovered, were voted for by fans who chose their favourite out of six bands and won by a landslide. Though EP attendees

were not as fascinated by their performance, they still look forward to the future, having just released their EP, which has gained popularity. The band who uses their music as an outlet, showed no

signs of disappointment from the show. “We use music as an outlet and a way of not letting people think they’re going through shit all by themselves, and to give back,” says back-up singer/guitarist Eric Bonus. Minutes before Little Black Dress began, the cheers of “L B D” were heard in the hall as a swarm of 15 people passed through the pub doors. Some family and some friends of the local band filtered in, filling the room more. As lead singer Dan Sadowski grabbed his microphone, the crowd cheered. Silhouetted bodies dancing, lyrics being belted by not just Sadowski and keyboard player Kyle Hohmann but the majority of the crowd, and powerful bass created an atmosphere of party. For the last song, Brendan DiStefano, the last performer of the night, joined Little Black Dress on stage, jumping around and singing along. DiStefano, whose song Make Out With Me will be hitting the radio air-waves in late spring, performed a handful of songs from his album Brave New World for on-lookers. “I’m always down for performing in schools. It’s nice to give back to people.”The evenings events ended as people dispersed to the bar or their other Friday night plans.

Sheepdogs rock E.P.’s Julie Doiron comes to play the Mad Café Meghan Wels The Chronicle

E.P. Taylor’s hosted the biggest event of Winterfest on Thursday Jan 26 when the Sheepdogs put on one of the pub’s most memorable performances. Students could not go wrong with a $7 ticket to see one of Canada’s biggest rising bands on their own school campus. The show kicked off with Hamilton-based band Young Rival. The talented trio pumped up the crowd with their unique indie rock tunes such as their single The Ocean. Nearing the end of Young Rival’s set, the crowd grew eager to hear the Sheepdogs. Upon their arrival to the stage, the crowd went wild cheering and throwing their fists in the air. The bearded bunch excited the crowd with a collection of hits from their album Learn And Burn. The crowd sang along with lead singer Ewan Curry to every song. “I wish we could have you right up on stage with us,”

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SHEEPDOGS: Sheepdogs lead singer Ewan Curry busts out a guitar solo for the show’s sold-out crowd. Curry said to the crowd at one point during the evening. Students’ arms reached over the stage barrier as guitar player Leot Hanson hopped up on an amplifier to get closer to the crowd. With the band’s newfound success after being the first independent band to hit

the cover of The Rolling Stone, students were pleasantly surprised that the Sheepdogs agreed to play such a small venue like E.P. Taylor’s. The show was a huge success with a sold-out crowd of about 400 students, filling the pub to its full capacity.

Nirvana and The Tragically Hip have something in common with Oshawa. Feb. 17 singer and songwriter Julie Doiron will be coming to Mad Café at 38 King St. E. Soundtracked 25: Julie Doiron, will be presented by The Broken Arts and SlowCity Magazine. SlowCity was founded by Durham College’s Will McGirk. Doiron was co-founder of the band Eric’s Trip, the first Canadian band to be signed to the first music label Cobain and the boys were signed to, Sub Pop records. After releasing three al-

bums Doiron went on to release 10 more on her own, collaborating with other bands, such as The Hip. Stereo Moon, Darling Meadow and Heather Luckhart will also be performing. There will be a photography exhibit by Marina Osmond.Mad’s doors will open at 8 p.m. for the all ages show. Cover will be $10, Broken Arts coupons will not be accepted. “Yoga fans should note that Ms. Doiron will be teaching a class at Bola [at 20 Simcoe St.] immediately prior to the show. Anyone who attends that class will receive free admittance to our show, ” said Broken Arts founder Harley Pageot.

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Volunteers broadcast local TV Amanda Darrock The Chronicle

Making a difference in your community can come in many ways. Some people hold charity events, some volunteer their time with charities, in the case of Oshawa Rogers TV volunteers, their difference is presenting local community based television to the Durham Region. “The biggest thing about being community involved is that everyone wants to help their neighbour,” said Brent Huckfield, a producer with Rogers TV. “If you can assist your neighbour in your own backyard you are already starting to build a better community, and that is what I think Rogers TV is all about.” Some may think that television cannot have a big impact on the community, but for those involved in the productions in Rogers TV locasted on 301 Marwood Drive in South Oshawa or even affected by the broadcast in the community will say differently. “Rogers TV’s involvement in the community is very important. We are a very local-focused organization,” said Johnson Lai, technical director for numerous Oshawa Rogers TV shows. “Our goal is to provide very local content.” These shows including Talk Durham, My Community is Durham, Daytime, Know It All, Senior Talk with Sgt John, Made in Durham, which all welcome the voices of people from the community to take part and have their voices heard.

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ALL IN A DAY’S WORK: Kevin Stanfield (centre), Brent Huckfield (right), Owen Campbell (third from left), Violetta Pioro (second from right) and friends who volunteer with Rogers TV have a laugh in the studio. “Community television is driven by the community. They largely control what is on our channel. We want to be reflective of what the community wants to see but also who is doing the productions. The way that we do that is through the volunteers,” said Erika Goreski, coordinator of volunteer resources. “Largely it’s like a club. It’s a group of people in the community with like-minded interests that come together to meet once or twice a week to share

their time together for the greater good of the community. That’s what we do here, only different in that we are creating television.” With the ratio of volunteers compared to paid workers in the station, being 10 volunteers for everyone one paid employee, it is mainly community involvement that allows Rogers to produce 17,000 hours of local programs among the 34 Rogers TV stations operating in Newfoundland, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Some volunteers start off in co-op programs through local high school and continue after their year is over. “I volunteered as part of a high school co-op position, in an effort to experience first-hand the career I was hoping to pursue,” says Nicole Irvine, a former volunteer. “It was really helpful because it gave an excellent hands-on experience into the sort of fast-paced work that could be expected.” “I started volunteering at rogers

television because I had taken a media class at school, loved it and wanted to see if working in television broadcasting would be a potential career choice for me,” says Laetitia Nocera a dedicated volunteer. “Although I later decided to go into the field of education (I am currently working towards a B.Ed), I still stayed with RTV because it is an experience like no other. We get to be part of a real television crew by getting hands-on experience. Plus, there is a wonderful camaraderie that you develop with your fellow crew-members. It is a great environment to learn and to grow as everyone, producers and staff included, is very respectful and supportive.” Even many of the hosts that are seen on channel 10 every week are volunteers themselves and do it purely for the love of it. “I host with Rogers TV because I love the community it creates in the Durham Region,” says Violetta Pioro. Especially Swap Shop! Swap Shop is great for bringing people together from different walks of life and helping each other out...it’s this created cohesiveness that makes Durham a better place for all. I love the staff at Rogers TV, the crew is fantastic and truly the best crew of people I’ve ever worked with. Otherwise, I host with Rogers TV because it is when I host that I feel most alive, most myself and most happy. What better place to do it than right at home, with local television?”

Band finds time for their music Peterborough band The Crux rocks hard Aaron O’Toole The Chronicle

“It’s great to see so many people here tonight, even though it’s so cold outside,” said The Crux bassist Dallas Decarlo. Hard rock took over The Historic Red Dog, downtown Peterborough, Jan 13. That Friday was also possibly the coldest night thus far in 2012. Tickets were on sale at the door for $5. The event was for the age of majority only. Alcohol helped with the illusion of warmth. About 120 people showed up. Hybrid Radio and Max

Power started off the night; The Crux took the stage at around 11:30 p.m. The night was a mixture of heavy, alternative and bluesrock. The friendly audience was consistently dancing, cheering and singing along. They were clearly enjoying themselves. The Crux formed in Peterborough in 2009. They’re an original hard rock band with a blues undertone. They released a four-track EP titled EP 1.0 back in 2010 and a fivetrack EP titled Soul Pollution in 2011. They’re named as one of the top five bands to watch for in

2012 by Vince Bierworth of The Wolf 101.5. They’ve played shows with bands like Big Sugar, The Spades, See Spot Run, James Mckenty and Wide Mouth Mason. “We’re starting to meet bigger bands and meet label bands,” said Clinton Clarke, drummer for The Crux. “It feels like we are just starting to go somewhere.” He also mentioned a pending show in Oshawa with Hybrid Radio. Hybrid Radio formed in Oshawa in 2009. “We are currently looking for shows in Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa and Toronto,” said Clarke. “We have been applying to many festival events as well.” The Crux is Andrew Anderson on guitar, Derek Weatherdon on guitar and vocals, Dallas Decarlo on bass and vocals, Clinton Clarke on drums and Paul Teleki on vocals, guitar

with images and ideas for the and harp. These five gentlemen came songs, but Paul writes a lot of together as a result of their the lyrics.” “The band’s songs are writcommon interest in playing music. The members are ten collectively,” said Derek Weatherdon. predominantly in “There is their 30s and marThere is no formula no formula for ried; some have children. The band for a song coming to- a song comworks hard to find gether. Sometimes ing together. Sometimes time for their muit takes two weeks, it takes two sic. Their families sometimes it takes two weeks someare very support- months. There are ex- times it takes ive and The Crux pectations for every- two months. There are exis starting to see pectations for their following of one. everyone.” friends grow. Derek Weatherdon Their most The members recent EP took all have their own musical influences. “It’s get- two days of tracking in the stuting to know each other,” ex- dio. They recorded together in plained Decarlo. Decarlo’s a live environment to create a dream show would be a Led more spacious sound. They have an organic Zeppelin reunion. “Weatherdon has a unique sound live and on the EP. You style influenced a lot by ‘50s can check them out at www. and ‘60s music,” explained wearethecrux.com and like Clarke. “The band comes up them on Facebook.

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A Fusion of art in Whitby

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The Whitby Courthouse theatre was near full on Saturday Jan. 28 as the Songwriters Festival presented Fusion. The second annual festival, which has in the past incorporated songwriters/artists from all over Ontario, had a unique twist this year as attendees had the added pleasure of watching artists Shannon Bowdring and Janice Brown create beautiful and unique pieces of art work while the musicians performed. The gratefulness of festival director Ron Beer was evident from the beginning moments of the showcase. Beer entertained the stage, proclaiming “thank you all so much for coming out, and for all of you who have helped with this show.” Musicians Ed Babut and

Ray Smith performed their song Marbles accompanied by 17-year-old winner of the Songwriter of the year, Kimberly Clarke, and 15-year-old James Simpson to start off the show. Clarke and Simpson took the stage to themselves as they performed one of Clarke’s song which was met by applause from all in the audience. “It was definitely a great experience,” says Clarke. “To be able to share such an important song to me, with everyone sitting in the audience. I also was very impressed with the little amount of empty seats I saw.” As the first half of the show progressed, percussion player of the year B.J. Laub took the stage, followed by Pickering’s own Roger Beckett, who performed his song When You Were Young, followed by a few others he wrote.

What’s In The Water, a band that got its start only a year before at the first annual songwriters music festival, took the stage. They all performed as a trio by chance at last years songwriters music festival and continued playing together ever since. Accompanying them was abstract and mixed-media artist Shannon Bowdring. As What’s In The Water played songs off their three albums, Bowdring used different paints, plasters, and techniques to create a piece of art that was later set up for auction. All proceeds from this auction were given to charity, a way of giving back to the community, which has helped out the songwriters. Several more artists took the stage, including performing songwriter of the year G T Harris, new artist of the year,

16-year-old, Jake Vanhaverbeke, and Eric Kristensen. Keeping with their Fusion theme, Beer and Paul Schofield took the stage to perform Beer’s song Welcome To The Arms Race while artist Janice Brown created a trifecta of art pieces. All this was done while in rhythm with Beer and Schofield’s performance. This art piece too was auctioned off for charity. The final number of the evening was performed by all involved with the Songwriters music festival, including videographer Anurita Mohan, called What about Hope? The song written by Mel Farrimond of What’s in the water, “has become kind of an anthem,” says Beer. As the song ended, the fans rose for a standing ovation to the bowing songwriters.

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Dr. Acula and the Deal With Hell tour played The Historic Red Dog in downtown Peterborough, Jan. 25. They brought along Ohio’s Legion and Virginia’s In Alcatraz 1962 to perform shows in Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Peterborough, Hamilton, Kitchener, Toronto and London. The tour kicked off in Montreal, Jan. 21. There was a respectable turnout of young adults. Drinks were served to those of age; tickets were $15 at the door. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The crowd was noticeably energized the whole night. The night was an aggressive variety of metal and hardcore bands. Local acts Coma After Crash, Severn and The Son of Apparatus opened up the pit. The crowd was a mess of flailing arms and legs all night. The locals were all grateful to play with such a well-known band. “Big thanks to Kyle Wilfong for putting us on this show,” said Oliver Leniuk, vocalist for Coma After Crash. Wilfong is the vocalist for The Son of Apparatus and runs Save Your City Promotions. For a smaller city like Peterborough these types of big shows are more rare than, say, Toronto. Dr. Acula formed in Long Island, New York in 2005. They’re signed to Victory Records with bands like A Day to Remember, Between the Buried and Me, The Bunny the Bear, Close Your Eyes, Counterparts, Comeback Kid, Emmure, Silverstein and Within The Ruins. They released their first Victory Records CD titled Slander in February of 2011. Their genre is best described as party metal. The crowd was thrilled as Dr. Acula took the stage. While they played a nice mix of their old and new songs the barricade was relentlessly shaking. Some people were jumping off of the stage and into the war zone of throw down. A high-energy night new metal fans wouldn’t have wanted to miss.

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UOIT to kick off a new team Mike Pickford The Chronicle

After years of organizing and preparation, UOIT has announced it will be running a women’s soccer program, beginning in the fall of 2012. The women’s program will follow in the footsteps of the successful men’s program, which was put in place for the start of the 2010/2011 OUA season. UOIT athletic co-ordinator Scott Barker says the original plan was to introduce the women’s program the same time as the men’s. “At UOIT we try to have as much equity as possible with our sports,” Barker said. “We like to offer sports to both males and females, so we work hard to make sure we are able to do so.” The stumbling block back in 2010 was interest, with the women’s team garnering very little attention from students when the idea was first intro-

duced. “When we first pitched the idea, there was immediate interest on the men’s side, but surprisingly very little on the female side,” Barker said. “But out intention was always to get the program set up as soon as possible. We wanted it to be sustainable, financially and in terms of players coming in.” Barker knows, however, that the Ridgebacks will be entering one of the toughest leagues in Ontario sports. “OUA women’s soccer is a tough sport and tough league,” Barker said. “There is lots of parity. I don’t think there is really one dominant team.” Barker says this is down to the growing interest in the sport of soccer not only in Ontario, but in Canada as a whole. “The talent of some of the players in the league is huge,” Barker said. “It bodes well for the program, and for Canada. The women’s national team recently qualified for the Olym-

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READY TO PLAY: Athletic co-ordinator Scott Barker is working to find a coach for UOIT’s newest varsity club.

Ridgebacks stay alive in OUA playoff race Zak McLachlan The Chronicle

The race for post-season play is still alive for the UOIT Ridgebacks men’s hockey team after a 4-2 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks on Jan. 27. The Ridgebacks sit four points back of the Golden Hawks for the eighth and final playoff spot with three regular season games left to play. UOIT got off to a quick start at home with two goals just 21 seconds apart early in the first period, and remained on top to skate away with the big win. Josh Vatri scored the gamewinning goal early in the second period to add to his point total as UOIT’s all-time leading scorer. The game was Vatri’s 100th as a Ridgeback. Jason Guy had the start and made 18 saves in his fourth win of the season. The Ridgebacks’ good fortunes didn’t last the whole weekend, though, as they dropped a 5-2 decision to the Waterloo Warriors the next night. UOIT outshot the Warriors 38-23 but couldn’t find a way to beat Waterloo goaltender Justin Leclerc who made 36 saves in the game. Luke VanMoerkerke and Ryan Oliver both scored for

pics. It brings females into the spotlight too.” The next task for Barker is to find a coaching team with enough experience and quality to immediately make UOIT a force in the world of OUA women’s soccer. “We’ve been searching throughout the country,” Barker said. “We’ve had applicants from out west, out east, even Europe! But we’re ideally looking for someone that has dealt with female sports, specifically female soccer, and has the experience and ability, not only to make the team perform for the coming season, but to have the ability to build for the future, mainly through recruiting.” Barker expects to have a coach in place sooner rather than later. “At the moment we’re working on a shortlist,” Barker said. “I think we’ll have made a decision by the end of next week and will certainly have the new coach in place by the middle of February,” he said.

Basketball team named OCAA team of the week Five-game win streak earns Lords the honour Robynne Henry

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: Luke VanMoerkerke carries the puck across centre ice against the Laurier Golden Hawks.

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the Ridgebacks and Tony Rizzi recorded an assist to bring his team-leading points total to 22. The Ridgebacks head into the final stretch of the season in bottom of the OUA West division. Their playoff hopes may very well come down to the last game of the season on the road against Laurier. UOIT is 2-0 against the Golden Hawks this year, including a 4-1 preseason victory. If the Ridgebacks miss the

playoffs, it would be their first time since 2009 without postseason action. The Ridgebacks were scheduled to travel to Windsor to take on the Lancers on Feb. 3. Results were unavailable at press time. They will play their final home game on Feb. 9 against the No. 2 ranked Western Mustangs and close out regular season play in Waterloo against the Golden Hawks on Feb. 11.

The Durham Lords men’s basketball team was named the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) team of the week ending Jan. 19 for their five-game winning streak. The streak came to an end when they lost 74-65 to the nationally ranked Centennial Colts on Jan. 31. Durham led by two points when the game went into the fourth quarter, but Centennial outscored the Lords 21-10 to pick up their league-leading 14th win of the season. The Colts played well defensively, containing Lords top scorers Rob Gagliardi and Tyler McGarrity to a combined 18 points. Christoff Pierre had 21 points and six assists in the loss. The Lords winning streak included a 68-63 road win

at second-place Algonquin on Jan. 27, followed by a 7264 win at La Cite Coyotes on Jan. 28 to escape the Ottawa region with a 2-0 record. After falling behind 2120 after one quarter, the Lords defence went into high gear, holding the Coyotes to 9 points in the second. The Lords took a 3-point lead into the locker room at half time. Gagliardi finished with a team-high 25 points during the game against the Coyotes, with Kevin Sarnia recording 21 and Byron Wabano 12. The Lords were scheduled to play the Georgian Grizzlies at home on Feb. 3; results were unavailable at press time. The team will travel Feb. 8 to play the George Brown Huskies. The Lords will then close out the regular season with three straight home games.

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Lady Lords on a streak Tyler Richards The Chronicle

It was a big weekend for the Durham Lords women’s volleyball team beating the Algonquin Thunder three games to two on Jan. 27 and shutting out the La Cité Coyotes 3- 0 on Jan. 28. The last time the Lords played the Thunder they were blanked 3-0 and the last time they took on the Coyotes it was a hard fought game, but eventually the Coyotes won 3-2. JAN. 27 vs. ALGONQUIN Going into the game the Thunder had a 10 and 4 record, putting Algonquin at fourth place in the OCAA East, while Durham sat back in eighth place with a 4 and 10 record. In game one the Lords started with the lead, but lost it for a few points. They quickly gained the lead again by some strong tips and spikes. With some back-and-forth action and strong defence by the Lords they took the first game 25-22. The second game started off with a strong serve over the net by Alexis Roddau. A big tip by Melissa Semeniuk gave the Lords back the serve after a long point drought. With bullet spikes by Ashley Mulholland, Colleen McRobert and Semeniuk the Lords propelled themselves to 2-0 in the series with a score of 25-22 again. Game three was a little different for the Lords. “In the third set they found some holes and they exploited those holes,” said coach Shane Christopher. That was apparent on the floor. Some weak passing and over-powered spikes helped Algonquin spread the lead so far that the Lords could not recover. But in game four the Lords came back on the floor like a

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LORDS HAVE A SOLID WEEKEND: Athlete of the week Nicole Riedstra spikes the ball over the net during DC’s big win over Algonquin College. Star of the show Ashley Mulholland (top right) dominated play over the weekends games against Algonquin and La Cité.

bat out of hell. Even though Algonquin struck first, that lead didn’t last long. Good tips by Natasha Jakovljevic, McRobert and Semeniuk helped the Lords gain steam, but it wasn’t until McRobert came up to serve that the Lords really gained the momentum. It was a hot back-and-forth game towards the end. Every time it looked like the Lords were going to win Algonquin would come back and tie it up. In volleyball you need to win by two points. Eventually the Thunder gained a one-point lead and with just a slight slipup on the Lords side the Thunder took the game 28-26. With the Thunder taking game four, game five was sure to be a contest. Feather volleys over the net by Mulholland and Semeniuk helped the Lords gain the lead

early in game five. In game five the team switch sides halfway through the 15-point match and the Lords had the lead by two points into that switch. Mulholland’s dominance in the game became especially apparent during game five with a line drive spike that no one on the Thunder’s side could stop. “She (Mullolland) was phenomenal tonight, definitely played her best,” said Christopher. After a mistake made by Algonquin from a big tip by Mulholland the Lords took game five, giving them a big win at home. The final score of game five was 15-12. “That was awesome,” Christopher said. “It was our best game of the year in league play. Hopefully this is a turning point for the team. From here

on we now have to get our emotions in check.” JAN. 28 vs. LA CITÉ A nine-point serving streak by Alexis Roddau started off game one for the Lords. That streak helped push the point gap so far that the Coyotes could not recover. While there was a brief moment where it looked like the Coyotes were going to catch the Lords, the stronger team play helped push them to victory in the first set by a score of 25-17. The Lords started off significantly weaker in game two, but line drive spikes by Ashley Mulholland helped keep the points spread close. After Mulholland served up several aces the Lords became the dominant team on the floor. Just as in the match-up from the night before Mulholland proved her worth, scoring sev-

eral points herself and helping to set up several more as the Lords beat the Coyotes 25-15. In the third game the Lords started off with a loss of serve again, but that didn’t deter them and they quickly took back the lead. Some bad spikes gave the Coyotes a brief lead, but the Lords didn’t get discouraged and quickly evened the score. Mulholland again sent a beautiful serve over the net, which ended up being an ace that the Coyotes just couldn’t stop. That was the pivotal point in the game and the Lords took the lead again. Halfway through the third the theme song to Jeopardy came on as the referees tried to work out a positioning problem on the Coyotes side, much to the amusement of the crowd. The Coyotes gained another brief lead after the refereeing fiasco, but the Lords came back with a set by Laura Plahuta and a spike off that set by Melissa Semeniuk. The end of the game was very hotly contested, both teams going back and forth, but the Lords gained the edge when Plahuta rocketed several serves over the net to give the Lords a 25-22 win. This is only the second winning streak the Lords have been on this year. “We’re hopefully going to do it for another four games,” said Coach Shane Christopher. “No one expected us to beat Algonquin last night, so coming into tonight knowing that La Cité is a little weaker than them we knew we were going to play our best,” Christopher said. The Lords next home game will be played on Feb.7 at CRWC where they play host to Loyalist College.

Mens v-ball crush the Coyotes Men’s volleyball win one on home court Aaron O’Toole The Chronicle

The Durham College men’s volleyball team beat the La Cite Coyotes 3-1 in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Jan. 28. The Coyotes played strong, particularly in the third period but Durham took the first, second and fourth sets.

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LORDS WIN AGAIN: David McMann with a huge kill against the Coyotes. The match finished with a final score of 3-1, The teams relentlessly battled to the finish. The turnout wasn’t gigantic but the crowd was rowdy, especially in the

last two sets of the match. “Tonight we had very aggressive offence,” said the Lords head coach Andrew Hinchey. They were faking out the Coyotes and

blocking their every move. David McMann, number 8 for the Lords is five blocks away from breaking an OCAA record for the number of blocks in a single season. They came back from a 3-0 loss against Algonquin the night before. They were motivated and working together like some sort of machine. The game started getting into some longer rallies as both teams fought for a win. “We were training with Western over Christmas,” said Hinchey. “The team has made a lot of progress this year.” He agreed the team has been communicating especially well on the court. The Lords are having a great season; they’re 12-4 in conference and 18-8 in overall. “We are about three-quarters of the way through the season,” said Hinchey. The Lords’ next game is at George Brown College, Feb. 7.

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Just north of Bowmanville is the legendary Mosport International Raceway, a track that has tested the focus and skill of some of the most legendary racing drivers. With major construction being completed, Mosport is always busy. A larger tunnel is being developed for larger vehicles, allowing direct access to the track. The track is located in a fairly secluded part of Ontario, Mosport is a true haven for car and race fans. Mosport has four tracks, the International Raceway, Speedway, Driver Development Centre and the International Kart Complex. Mosport is also host to driver training programs such as

Apex Driver Training, which is designed to better any driver. Mosport communications specialist Ryan Chalmers says. “We recommend new comers to go through a driving program. The organization Apex driving hosts an advanced driving program and coaches students in becoming better drivers on the track.” “The track is not open to just anyone to race,” said Chalmers. “People can rent the track for the day, but if they are looking to better their driving skills appropriately for track racing, Apex driver training is certainly the way to go.” If you’re looking to better your driving skills, set a track day with some friends or visit one of the many racing events, Mosport International Raceway will be a great getaway for any fan of racing world. The track has a long his-

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MOSPORT: Communications specialist Ryan Chamlers behind the desk in the track’s media room. tory and a busy schedule, with events such as the American Le

Mans series, Grand Prix of Mosport and NASCAR. “The track opened in 1961 and the first major event was the Players 200,” Chalmers said. “Here on the Grand Prix circuit we have several major events for the year, featuring the American Le Mans series, and in between we actually host about 400 track days a year where car clubs and dealerships will actually rent the track.” And with major events bringing in over 75,000 people, it requires a large staff. “With the medical staff, sales group, restaurants, etc. we really have more staff than most people would imagine,” says Chalmers. “Realistically we don’t really have an off-season. The second the 2011 season is over, we’re already planning for 2012.”

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Lords dunk their way to victory Tyler Richards The Chronicle

On the final day of January the Durham women’s basketball team took on the Centennial College Colts in what would be a physical contest right to the end. Ultimately though strong team play and solid free throws the Lords downed the Colts 65-59. The first quarter belonged to the Colts as the Lords were slow off the tip off. In the first quarter the Lords were outscored 12-4. When the second quarter rolled around the Lords seemed to bounce back closing the point gap. A three pointer by Alicia Del Fuoco and a shot clock beater by Keriann Sullivan helped push the Lords into a brief lead early in the second quarter. An injured Del Fuoco left the game after a foul, only to return after halftime. Some questionable refereeing helped the Colts take back the lead, but some key three pointers by Kelsey Hare and solid free throws by captain Erin Emery helped keep the Lords within touching distance of the Colts. Durham hit the ground running right out of the change rooms after halftime. The Lords took the lead early in the third quarter and didn’t give it back all game. After some impeccable free throws by Emery and some hard fought baskets the Lords spread the lead and outscored the Colts by a vast margin. The fourth quarter was a very physical quarter. “They play street ball,” said coach Tim Baulk, “and we don’t. Most of their players come from the inner city so that’s what they are used to.” It all seemed over when a technical foul was called on one of the Colts’ coaches for swearing at the ref and Emery took to the foul line again sinking both baskets. Emery fouled out with five fouls at the end of the game because she was mistaken for another player by the referee. The Colts’ strong defence wasn’t enough to prevent the Lords from driving to the net, which ultimately gave them the win. “We just played our game and not theirs and that’s why we won,” Emery said.

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OCAA Men’s Basketball

West division

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Western Lakehead Waterloo York Brock Windsor Guelph Laurier UOIT

24 19 2 3 24 16 8 0 25 14 7 4 25 12 9 4 24 13 10 1 24 11 12 1 25 8 12 5 24 7 16 1 25 5 19 1

OTL Pts

41 32 32 28 27 23 21 15 11

Recent Results Jan. 27 UOIT 4 - Lakehead 5 Jan. 28 UOIT 2 - Wilfred Laurier 5

GP W L Pts

Centennial 15 14 1 28 Algonquin 14 11 3 22 St. Lawrence 14 9 5 18 Durham 15 9 6 18 George Brown 14 8 6 16 Georgian 14 8 6 16 Fleming 15 6 9 12 Seneca 14 5 9 10 Loyalist 16 5 11 10 La Cite 15 4 11 8 Cambrian 14 1 13 2 DC 65 - Fleming 74

OCAA Men’s Volleyball

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Laurier Guelph York Toronto Queen’s Windsor Brock Western Waterloo UOIT Ryerson

22 21 0 1 43 22 17 4 1 35 22 12 9 1 25 22 12 9 1 25 22 11 8 3 25 22 10 10 2 22 22 10 11 1 21 22 10 12 0 20 22 8 10 4 20 22 9 13 0 18 22 1 20 1 3 UOIT 4 - Western 6 UOIT 5 - Windsor 0

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