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Volume XXXVIII, Issue 15

March 20, 2012

A gouda time to eat cheese

Kim Moreau The Chronicle

A grilled cheese sandwich, a comforting, nostalgic bite to eat for many, became the mission of a Durham College culinary battle last week. On March 14, the South Village Dining Hall transformed into a sweat-inducing culinary competition between college president Don Lovisa and three teams of culinary skills students. Each team was tasked with crafting the best grilled-cheese sandwich. Although guests began arriving at noon, beforehand teams were quickly and diligently preparing their personal masterpieces and leaving the dining hall with an inescapable aroma of cheese. As students, staff, faculty, and competition judges flooded the hall, the teams began serving their sandwiches, explaining a bit about it, and sizing up their competition. Recipes ranged from the Southern Crunch, a pulled pork and coleslaw concoction referred to by creator Miranda Fletner as “nice classic comfort food,” to a sandwich with mac and cheese and bacon, to Lovisa’s own “big cheese.” Although Lovisa helped cook up a storm, it was his son, a chef, who was responsible for his cheesy work of art. One booth curious tasters

couldn’t help but sample was the Goutine, a combination of smoked gouda and poutine. Students hand-cut the fries for the sandwich the day before. “The opportunities here are amazing,” said Cheryl Regier, one student on the Goutine team. Toward the end of the battle, Lovisa left his booth to meet his competition and taste their work. His booth, and Team Fletner’s Southern Crunch, had been two of the more popular throughout the day. While serving his sandwich, Lovisa was asking students how their grades were and if they were enjoying their semester. After tasting his competition and reaching the final stretch of the judging and cooking, Lovisa admitted he should have started earlier. The event, hosted by Aramark and the culinary skills program, proved a large success with guests mingling and discussing how delicious their favourite recipe was. Each guest was able to fill out a ballot worth five points, which was added to the judge’s scores, worth a total of 110 points. Later in the evening Team Fletner was awarded their title as winner of the first grilledcheese cook-off with their pulled pork, local pine river gouda, creamy coleslaw on sourdough creation.

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THE IRON CHEF: Don Lovisa cooked grilled cheese for the residents and judges at South Village in the grilled cheese cook-off.

Morillo puts UOIT on the map Zak McLachlan The Chronicle

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RIDGEBACK HISTORY: Jill Morillo receiving the Marion Hilliard award.

It was a season to remember for Jill Morillo, captain of the UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey team. Among her number of awards and accolades, the Whitby native won the Marion Hilliard award, making her the first Ridgeback ever to win a major CIS award. The Marion Hilliard award is given to the athlete best showing excellence in hockey, academics and community involvement. The three-year veteran forward finished third in OUA scoring with 32 points, which set a number of team

records. Morillo now holds the Ridgebacks record for most all-time goals and points. Her exceptional performance on the ice earned her a spot on the OUA first all-star team and the second all-Canadian team. Morillo has also made a name for herself in the classroom, earning UOIT’s all-academic award in her first two years as a nuclear engineering student. She was also named a CIS academic all-Canadian last season.

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A shot at robotic success

Jordan Lloyd The Chronicle

The creative minds of future engineers were on display during the FIRST robotics competition at UOIT from March 9 to 10. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Canada took over the campus wellness centre in Oshawa for a threeday, three-on-three tournament dubbed the rebound rumble. First Robotics Canada is a registered charity and was established in 2001. In 2004 it established a new mission to bring inspiration to high school and elementary school students to pursue further careers in science, technology and engineering. It offers opportunities for students, working in teams and assisted by expert adult mentors, to build robots and take part in tournaments that feature competitions, judged awards and other forms of recognition. University and college scholarships are also potential prizes.

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TINKER TIME: David Zukoysky (left) and Alexandre Malo (right) from Quebec, working on their robot during halftime. The organization held the first competition in Canada at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga in 2002 and has operated annually ever since. “FIRST has had a presence on the campus before with the FIRST Lego league in January but this competition marks only the second time a competition like this has been held at an Ontario university,” said Justine MacIsaac, an admissions and recruitment officer

at the registrar’s office and a member of the FIRST robotics Canada GTA east planning committee. “FIRST liked how well the campus and athletic facilities worked for the Lego competitions, and when looking for a new host for this competition UOIT was suggested first.” 36 teams from high schools representing Ontario, Quebec, Michigan and Alberta all took part in the competition.

Teams from each school were informed six weeks ago on Jan. 7 that their objective was to build a basketball-tossing robot. Strategy was also a major part of the competition. Teams also had to make the decision on what type of robot they were going to build, a shot-blocker or a shooter. On tournament day they were to form an alliance with two other teams and come up with a game plan together. Each game lasts for only three minutes for each group to score as many baskets as possible. At the end of the time limit the alliance with the most points moved on. The qualifying rounds began on March 9 and continued the next morning, giving room for the quarter-finals and finals later in the day. The challenges change each year for the competition, giving students a chance to learn new sets of skills to be applied later on. The three finalists from the competition will move on to compete in St. Louis at the end of April for a world title.

Recognizing research on campus Tracey Fidler The Chronicle

Thursday, March 15 marked the second annual Research Day at Durham College. Faculty, staff and students gathered to showcase the college’s applied research projects. Since 2009, Durham College’s Office of Research Services and Innovation has been collaborating with local small and medium-sized businesses to assist them in bringing their inventive and innovative ideas to fruition. The department has enlisted faculty and students from various schools to help these companies with proof of principle testing, product research, development and commercialization. At the event, student researchers and faculty members gave presentations showcasing several of the projects. One project involved the conversion of a gas-powered all-terrain vehicle into an electric, battery-powered prototype. A second presentation described creating a machine that could output paper packaging chips as an alternative to less eco-friendly materials, such as Styrofoam. Third-year Electronics Engineering Technology students Cameron Magder, Adam Singh and Daniel Percy Araujo worked together with REGEN Energy to create an electrical controller for heating and cooling units that will reduce energy consumption, saving clients’ money and lowering environmental impact. “It’s been a really good experience for us as students,” said Magder. “We’ve translated [our education] into a real-world application.” Fellow research assistant Singh described it as “very fulfilling.” Durham College president Don Lovisa and vice-president academic Judy Robinson were in attendance to show their sup-

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RESEARCH DAY 2012: Vice-president academic Judy Robinson, Office of Research Services and Innovation director Debbie McKee Demczyk and Durham College president Don Lovisa presented Electronics Engineering Technology student Daniel Percy Araujo with a certificate of recognition for his assistance on an applied research project. port for applied research, and describe the important role it has played for all involved. “Our goal is to respond to business and industry needs for practical solutions through applied research and innovation, while providing real-world experience for our students and an opportunity for our faculty to engage with our students and our curriculum in a very different way,” said Robinson. According to Lovisa, close to 100 students and 30 faculty and staff members have participated in applied research projects at Durham College since April 2010. Currently, the Office of Research Services and Innovation is engaged in 27 projects for the 2011/2012 academic year. At the end of the presentations, Robin-

son, Lovisa and Office of Research Services director Debbie McKee Demczyk handed out certificates and awards to students and faculty who have been instrumental in the various projects. Jeffrey Pang and Bill Bellamy, students in the Motive Power Technician program, shared the award for top student researcher. They assisted in the testing of Innovative Solutions Inc.’s Monopole technology, which was designed to decrease fuel consumption in vehicles. Biomedical Engineering Technology professor Richard Tidman was presented with the top faculty researcher award for his work on the Biomedical Knowledge Portal, a health care management system aimed at organizing and locating biomedical equipment in hospitals.

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Ireland offering pathway to study Kim Moreau

The Chronicle New educational pathways could have students packing their bags and heading to Ireland. While many students furthering their education find themselves travelling across the province and the country, new opportunities are always arising to travel outside of the continent. Durham College recently signed an agreement offering an opportunity for students to transfer to several universities in Ireland. “The Irish are so excited about welcoming Ontario grads,” said Judy Robinson, vice-president of academics for Durham College, who is enthusiastic about the cultural and educational experiences this will offer students. Programs currently involved include business programs, electronic engineering, Internet applications and web development, hospitality management and hospitality administration. On March 28, Irish delegates will be venturing to Durham College to speak to interested students about the possibilities available to them if they choose to study in Ireland, including available scholarships.

Correction A recent article about a Hot and Healthy workshop contained personal information about the guest speaker at the event, Don Carter, that Mr. Carter did not consent to being included in the article. The article also misstated who was organizing and hosting the event. The event was hosted by the LGBTQ Centre of Durham College and UOIT and the AIDS Committee of Durham. The Chronicle apologizes to Mr. Carter, the AIDS Committee of Durham Region, and the LGBTQ Centre for any embarrassment or inconvenience caused by the article.

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DC/UOIT team up to ride Emily Wood The Chronicle

Durham College and UOIT are jumping to join other Canadian college’s and universities, participating in a provincewide competition with the newly-formed equestrian team. The team, formed in September, 2011, is headed by captains Jenna Lewis and Lindsay Weeks and competes through the Ontario Universities Equestrian Association (OUEA). Before beginning their studies in commerce at UOIT last year, Weeks and Lewis were contacted by the president of the OUEA about getting the team started. Initially they did not realize they would be the captains of the team, but thought they would be regular members once the team was established. “We took it on blindly and, I know I’m biased, but I feel like we’ve done an okay job [without] having a whole lot of guidance,” said Weeks. The girls, who said they thought the team would be a neat way to meet new people with similar interests, were then told to find a barn where the team could take lessons as a group. “At every barn that we went to or contacted, they were really supportive. It’s a really well known program that’s put together well. We didn’t have any problems,” said Weeks. But the team has yet to organize its group lessons. Most members have their own hors-

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EXCITED TO RIDE THEIR WAY TO GOLD: First-year Commerce student at UOIT, and Equestrian team captains Lindsay Weeks and Jenna Lewis smile in excitement about their new horseback riding team at DC and UOIT. es and coaches in various locations, and find it easier and less costly to do their own thing. “The whole point of this program is to make it fun and inexpensive, so people can ride during school,” said Weeks, an Eventing rider herself, which involves competing in three different riding disciplines. “As long as they’re with a good, knowledgeable coach and we feel that they’re safe and confident in what they’re doing, [it’s not a big issue].”

Members are not required to provide their own horses for the monthly Trillium level competitions, but instead use horses donated by the hosting barns. This helps to cut down on costs, allowing riders to focus on covering the cost of each event. The cost is $50 per competition, which covers both a flat class and one class over fences, said Lewis, who practises dressage. Sixteen teams are involved through the OUEA, from both

Ontario and Quebec and attend local shows as well, collecting points to qualify for the finale between all the university teams. To compete at this level, students must be have an Ontario Equestrian Federation membership, for an annual fee of $60. Becoming a member is simple, with Lewis and Weeks willing to go through the formalities for students. They require only a quick conversation, which they can do online, to

get a student’s basic information and confirmation of their federation membership to sign them up. No tryouts are necessary to join the team. Students are only required to be able to compete at the Trillium level. Five members have participated in competitions since the fall, not including the two captains. So far the team has collected one 6th place ribbon, one 7th and two 8th places at competitions, of the six they have attended this academic year. Many more students are interested in attending these shows and the team’s Facebook group has 40 members. But the captain’s have found that getting people to commit to the team has been the biggest challenge. Conflicts with work schedules, school work and finances contribute to their hesitation, as well as show schedules, since competitions are always held on Sunday’s. “We don’t show because it gets a little bit complicated with just a few people on the team, they need a little more help,” Weeks said. “It’s just easier if you’re just there to direct people,” Lewis agreed. The captains described the atmosphere of the team as open and friendly and themselves as strong promoters of good sportsmanship at competitions. The girls have developed strong friendships with the other teammates and spend their time together, in and out of school.

A long wait for child day care Hillary Di Menna The Chronicle

As of January 3,000 children are on a waiting list for subsidized daycare in Durham. Children at the top of the list signed on in July 2009. The wait time is between two and three years. “Kids will age out before getting their spot,” Oshawa councillor and former Durham College student Amy England, said in an interview with The Chronicle. At a February regional council meeting she proposed the region spend $100,000 to create 10 subsidized childcare spots. The finance committee voted against England’s proposal 4-3. As it stands the Ontario government pays 80 per cent of daycare subsidy. The region pays for the rest. England continues to campaign for low-income families and tries to speak out for children. “These kids won’t have a voice until they turn 18,” she said. “And when they turn 18 it

will be too late.” Campaign 2000 is a national education movement to end child poverty. Their 2011 report card shows families with children make up the majority of low-income households. Though there is no set poverty line in Ontario, the Canadian Council on Social Development suggests single parents with one child making under $23, 561 are living in poverty as are two-parent families living with two children and making under $30, 424. “I believe childcare is one of the key components in our economic development,” said England. She adds that parents who can afford daycare may enter the workforce and stay out of the system. Another bonus England found through her research was that children who have early education are 90 per cent more likely to attend university. In 2005, Early Years Centres opened as a result of research done by Dr. Fraser Mustard and Margaret McCain. Their work showed that the first six

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JUNIOR SCHOOL: Tiffany Noseworthy, an ECE caregiver at Walnut Street Junior School in Whitby, holds one of her students, Patience. Right now, day care waiting lists are at an all-time high in the Durham Region. years of a child’s development are extremely important and influential toward their futures. The impact full-day kindergarten has on daycares is potentially harmful for children up to three years old. The majority of children us-

ing childcare facilities are aged four and five. This age group requires one staff for every eight children, up to 16 children, as per Ontario law. Children under 18 months of age require three staff members

for every 10 children. The older kids bring in the most business and require less staffing. Childcarecanada.org “deconstructs” the Drummond Report, named after economist Don Drummond whom Ontario hired to suggest ways the province can balance the province’s budget. The report suggests that provincial government to cut full-day kindergarten. If it remains, then additional funding is needed for daycares. The Ontario government decided against the suggestions, keeping full-day kindergarten and not increasing funding for outside childcare. The website says without Ontario government funding, childcare centres will be forced to close as their fees will increase up to 30 per cent. Durham Region works with a program called Durham’s Best Start program. The group’s goals include improving wages for early childhood professionals, providing equipment for subsidized daycares and creating more subsidized care spots.

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Daycare changes priorities After 20 years of operation the Durham College-run Early Childhood Education Child Care lab closed in 2009. UOIT took it over and it is now the Campus Childcare Centre (CCC). Both schools promote the care centre on their websites, word for word, yet only UOIT students get priority on the waiting list. When college president Don Lovisa became president in 2008, taking over the reins of a college in serious debt, he was forced to cut certain programs, including the ECE Child Care lab. The facility was both a daycare giving priority to DC students and staff, and a lab school for Durham College ECE students to learn and apply their skills. With 73 spots at the childcare centre, children of DC students or staff filled 75 per cent of those. The Toronto Star reported, in a 2009 article, that the educational lab and care centre lost $280,000 – which didn’t help the college’s debt situation any. The college’s budget is now balanced, but there are no plans to re-open a childcare facility. It remains affiliated with UOIT. Though Durham College students and staff were once a priority on the daycare’s waiting lists, CCC employee Dianne Marshall said that is no longer the case. However, it is the case for UOIT students, UOIT’s director of human resources and services Murray Lapp, confirmed. Lapp said though the daycare is independently operated, UOIT helps balance the books and benefits from having childcare access close by for its students and staff. Indeed when the university first gained this access Lisa Banks, UOIT’s director of communications and marketing,

told The Chronicle how happy the school was with the service. “When you consider international recruiting efforts for both students and faculty having campus childcare available is very important.” Lovisa said there are other daycares in the area, and DC students and staff can still use the services of the CCC. They just won’t have priority on the waiting list. Waiting lists for daycare are a burden for many parents. Websites such as Waitingforchildcarenow.ca petition for provincial help on the matter. A recent durhamregion.com article reported there are nearly 3,000 children on the waiting list for subsidized daycare, and those on the top of the list have been there since July 2009, coincidentally the year Durham College got out of the day care business. Roxanne Lambert, co-chair and director of Children’s Services Division said the number rose above 3,000 March 12. Lambert does not know the number of children not on subsidy on daycare wait lists as these lists are managed on a centre-bycentre basis. April Gammon, a first-year Durham College student in the law clerk and legal administration program, gets subsidized daycare. “I didn’t know we still didn’t have the daycare,” said Gammon. She is a mother of a four-year-old girl who is currently in a different daycare. Gammon said she remembered attending the ECE Child Care lab when her own mother was a Durham College student. She agreed that having a nearby daycare would be a huge benefit to the people of the college. The government helps with a portion of

her daycare costs as long as she is attending school or working. If Gammon stops going to school and does not go back into the workforce right away she would lose the help and have to start all over. Starting over in the daycare system, subsidized or not, can be a daunting task. If parents lose work, as many do in a time when jobs in Oshawa are few, and take their children out of daycare temporarily until they find employment again, they are put on the bottom of a waiting list. Lovisa said the decision to close the daycare had its supporters and detractors. “There are people who oppose you and the people who support you.” At the time of closing there were protests by parents and supporters of the lab school, but the college felt it had to proceed with its budgetary decision. “It’s not a part of our core business,” said Lovisa, adding the college’s money should be going toward having the best teachers and the best classes. He said the business of childcare needs to go to external daycares. “That’s their core business and this is ours.” As for the CCC being advertised on the Durham College website under the Student Experience link, the only connection between the school and daycare is the convenient proximity. With waiting list times being as high as they are, perhaps it’s time the college rethought its position and partnered with UOIT to support the Campus Childcare Centre.

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Do you know what your student ID can do? Robynne Henry The Chronicle

For some students at Durham College and UOIT, it’s a lifeline to get from school, to home and to work. It allows students who don’t drive safe transportation from September to May, or May to August. It allows students access to the gym, and ice rink, the ability to borrow equipment for class assignments, entrance to student-centered events at E.P. Taylor’s and Shagwell’s, and sometimes access to exams. The student ID card is a valuable piece of identification for students, one that students often don’t know too much about or take for granted. Students who live on campus, can access their meal plan and flex dollars accounts on their cards. Thanks to the Student Association, full-time students are also offered a bus pass for the months they are taking classes. The price is added to fees on top of tuition. For full-time students the price will be going up from $70 to $73.50 for Durham College students and the summer price will rise from $80 to $83.50. Durham College students are charged up front, while UOIT students have to pay per semester. When comparing Durham College’s and UOIT’s student

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SHOWING OFF THEIR ID CARDS: Stephanie Arndt and Brendan King from the Human Resource Management program show off their student ID cards. cards to other colleges and universities, it is sometimes difficult to find sources on the school websites or someone to talk to. “We did surveys in the summer,” said campus identification co-ordinator Judy Kellar. “The girl that was doing it had a hard time finding one person that could speak on behalf of the ID process. A lot of people are in amongst student services, registration offices, library services, facilities, and so on.” When comparing the prices for the student cards with other colleges and universities, there are similarities with some and a big difference with others. During the surveys the Identification offices did dur-

ing the summer, they surveyed Carleton, Waterloo, Western, George Brown, Centennial and Niagara. Out of the schools asked, only George Brown had multiple places to get IDs on their multiple campuses like Durham. The price of first cards and reprints were similar or on different levels, depending on the school. “Some schools don’t charge for the first card, but charge an arm and a leg for the reprint,” Kellar said. Along with Durham College, Centennial’s and Niagara’s first card costs students $15.23. Humber doesn’t charge anything for the first card, and George Brown charges $12. Carleton and Waterloo have no

cost for a student’s first card, but the reprints cost about $19 and $20. Reprints for Durham, Niagara and Humber cost students $10. For Centennial and George Brown, reprints cost $12. The UPASS (the student bus pass), is an agreement the school has with the Durham Regional Transit (DRT). Beth Smith, the liaison between Durham-UOIT and DRT, works to make sure the card is available to students. “The UPASS is extremely cost-effective for our students,” Smith said. “Therefore, we will continue to work with region in order to keep it affordable.” Durham and UOIT are among a few colleges and universities that offer the bus pass to students, and it helps take the worry of getting to school off their minds. “I use my ID mostly for the bus,” said first-year Electrical Engineering student Alana Humphrey, who has to go out to the Whitby campus for classes. “It’s very useful to full-time students, because we use the buses a lot.” The University of Toronto Scarborough campus is among the schools that don’t offer a bus pass to students with the card, but do offer students the opportunity to get bus passes. “It’s kind of like high school (when some schools sold bus passes),” said second-year Anthropology student Samantha

Gionfriddo. “We can buy the student version of the bus pass for $99, but I would have to be there the week before to actually get hold of one.” The bus drivers are very strict with the bus passes. Some bus drivers will kick a student off if they do not have their ID card on them when requested. Gionfriddo uses bus tokens, which are a little cheaper than getting the adult bus pass for $120. With her student card, she has the option to get into any University of Toronto library, gyms, and any other facilities offered to students. Gionfriddo says that it would be easier for her if her student ID was a bus pass, and she wouldn’t have to worry about not having tokens for the bus. “If it was included in tuition, I don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the year,” Gionfriddo said. “All I would have to worry about is getting to and from classes on time, and I won’t get stranded if I don’t have any money or tokens on me.” As well as offering a number of options on campus, students are offered discounts if they show their card at local businesses and restaurants. “Many places have student discounts, “ said Kellar. “Show your card anywhere off campus… I’ve even heard of students receiving a discount in Europe, because they had a valid college ID.”

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MS charity walk Youth mostly ignoring set for late April the dangers of tanning Tracey Fidler The Chronicle

Every step will bring us closer to a cure. On Sunday, April 22, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is hosting the OshawaWhitby MS Walk to raise money for multiple sclerosis. All of the net proceeds will go to the Durham Region MS chapter, providing local support services for those in Durham living with MS. “It’s a great, fun, family-oriented event that gives hope to individuals in the Durham Region living with MS,” says event co-ordinator Nicole Ansell. Check-in time for participants and volunteers is 8:30 a.m. in the Gordon Willey Building of Durham College. They will be able to sit in the Marketplace and eat a light breakfast before the race begins and lunch afterwards. “Durham College has generously donated the space,” says Ansell. “It’s a huge cost savings for us.” The walk begins at 10 a.m., and participants have the option of completing a five- or 10-kilometre route, which will stretch around several subdi-

visions close to the college and Camp Samac off Simcoe Street. Canadians have one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed every year. It is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada. According to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, countries farther away from the equator, like Canada, tend to have higher rates of MS. “There are many theories,” says Ansell. “But some studies suggest the higher rates are due to a vitamin D deficiency.” Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder, attacking the central nervous system. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including paralysis, slurred speech, fatigue, blurry vision, memory problems and a loss of balance. MS can occur at any age, but is most commonly diagnosed between 15 and 40. For more information, or to learn how to become involved, contact Nicole Ansell at 1-800268-7582, extension 3123, or email her at nicole.ansell@mssociety.ca. To learn more about multiple sclerosis, visit www. mssociety.ca.

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Gym. Tan. Laundry. That’s the Jersey Shore motto. This popular reality show glamorizes dark, tanned skin, with its main young stars visiting tanning salons regularly. Recent attempts to try to educate them about the dangers of tanning, such as melanoma awareness advertising campaign Dear 16-Year-Old Me, have gone somewhat ignored. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 50,000 Ontario youth use tanning beds, exposing themselves to dangerous levels of ultraviolet radiation. In fact, the levels from a tanning bed can be up to five times more powerful than the sun. In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer upgraded tanning beds from a probable carcinogen to a known carcinogen. Studies by the International Agency for Research on Cancer have determined that using tanning equipment before the age of 35 increases the risk of melanoma, the

deadliest form of skin cancer, by 75 per cent. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers among young people aged 15 to 29 in Canada. “UV rays are damaging to the skin,” says Campus Health Centre nurse Teresa Engelage. “They change the skin cells, aging your skin prematurely.” As well, using tanning beds can increase the risk of cataracts, a clouding over of the eyes. Still, despite the risks, a high number of individuals still continue to use indoor tanning equipment, many of those being youth. “I know it’s bad for you,” says 29-year-old loan operations officer and frequent tanner Krista MacArthur of Whitby. “But I like the way I look with a tan, and I also find it relaxing, lying in the heat.” She says she also tans before she goes on vacation, as she believes a base tan will protect her from burning. However, according to the Canadian Cancer Society, this is a myth. A base tan does not protect skin from the sun, nor does it prevent burning.

The Canadian Cancer Society is advocating for stricter Canada-wide laws when it comes to tanning salons. They’d like to see those under 18 banned from using tanning beds. Other countries, such as Scotland, Germany and France, and a number of states in the U.S., have put bans in place. Health Canada’s tanning safety guidelines suggest operators should not allow those under 16 to use tanning beds, however, it is up to the individual salon to decide if they will follow these guidelines. A recent survey by the Canadian Cancer Society found that 60 per cent of tanning facilities did not ask the age of young tanners. Engelage says she has seen many youth come in with concerns about their skin.“We have students on many occasions come to see the physician about skin discolouring and mole changes,” she says. To achieve that “summer glow,” Engelage suggests using self-tanning cream or spray as a safe, effective alternative to tanning beds.

Talkin’ bout first generation Natasha Cohen

The Chronicle First generation students had a relaxing morning break at Tim Hortons with First Generation student co-ordinator Lucy Romao Vandepol. She held an event called Lattes with Lucy on March 14. Students could join the First Generation student co-ordinator and other first generation students for a latte at the Tim Hortons in the Student Services building.

First generation students on campus are students whose parents or guardians have not attended a post-secondary institution. Durham College and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities offer first generation students support. “My job is to support students who are the first in their family or generation to go to college or university,” said Vandepol. The first generation co-ordinator supports students while they work towards becoming

the first college graduate in their family. “I think it provides a sense of community, it gives students an opportunity to take a break in their day and connect with other students.” Vandepol said holding an event like this lets students come out to meet her who haven’t and ask questions, provide feedback, and suggestions. Vandepol said first generation student’s concern is usually time management and trying to balance life with school, family and jobs and becoming acquainted with being a college student. “I’m always encouraging students to come and see me,” said Vandepol. “I’m very open and approachable. I’m friendly. I can connect them with any of the resources on campus. I can provide them information on what else is available. Another thing I can do is sit down with students and help them set up goals for the year, and create an action plan for success.” Students who want to meet with Vandepol can find her in the Student Services building in room 211 of the Student Life office. Students can follow her on twitter at @DCfirstgen and on Facebook at facebook.com/DCfirstgeneration.

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New updates for MyCampus DC/UOIT rank among the coolest Emily Wood The Chronicle

Since the recent MyCampus outage this February, many students at Durham College have been left wondering what improvements can be seen in the wake of the update. But this most recent update to MyCampus was primarily an upgrade to the Banner 8 software, said Dino Zorbas, director of administrative information services. Updates to the Banner software, which has been used by the college and university since the 80s, must be done every two to four years to continue receiving support for the software. This regular maintenance provides tweaks to issues not seen by students on the surface level of MyCampus. A development team of 13 members from the IT department spend four to six months preparing for the update, making necessary adjustments to the system before implementing the changes. “As with any software application, over time, updates and upgrades are released by the vendor,” said Zorbas. “New versions contain bug fixes and new features and take advan-

tage of newer technologies that have become available.” The software update will provide more security around credit card numbers and other student information. But the administrative services are used by faculty and staff of both schools as well, used by human resources, finance, and admissions departments. Zorbas said that ideally, the update should have happened a year ago and was originally scheduled to occur last November. But the support staff strike interfered. Scheduling a time for these outages to the system is problematic and carefully considered to prevent the disruption of students as much as possible. These outages are typically scheduled about a year in advance where a lull in the academic calendar can be found, avoiding exam periods, registration cycles and financial deadlines. “Because of the college and the university both using the same system, we have to make sure that the timing is right for everybody,” said Zorbas. “We usually aim for a long weekend some time in the calendar year.” Outage calendars are also provided so as not to take stu-

dents by surprise with these updates, which prevent access to certain aspects on the MyCampus portal. The February upgrade to the Banner 8 software, for example, prevented access to the administrative services. Payment of fees, web registration, class schedules, grades and transcripts were unavailable from Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20. “[The outage calendars] are available to make sure that we have windows of opportunity to do the work that we need to do and to be…least disruptive to students and the student schedules. ”The IT department makes an effort to keep students informed about any upcoming outages, says Zorbas. Other maintenance to MyCampus is done yearly, more frequently if specific errors are occurring within the system. “It added a little bit more functionality,” said Zorbas of the November 2011 upgrade to MyCampus. “But on the back end we beefed it up so it would perform better and handle a bigger load.” Notices of any outages to MyCampus will continue to be advertised via e-mail and on the portal.

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Before ushering the new, some like fond memories and closure of the past. To do this, the Broken Arts families created an Internet poll in December asking the public what the coolest things of 2011 were in Oshawa. Durham College and UOIT made the top five, placing fourth coolest in Oshawa. The Broken Arts’ seasonal zine, Now or Never, debuted its third edition March 3. The inside content focused on the poll results. Scott Kendall wrote about DC and UOIT’s win, focusing on the MBM rogram. “The program at the college that tries the hardest to ‘make Oshawa cool’ is Music Business Management,” wrote Kendall. Abel Renton is co-owner of local music label, Get Bent Records, and also one of the MBM program’s newest teaching staff. The label ranked second in the Broken

Arts poll. Kendall also sent kudos to DC’s other art programs and the Student Association’s efforts in bringing big bands to Oshawa, using The Sheepdogs as an example. “I can’t speak for UOIT,” he wrote. “But I know they’re working on getting cooler and eventually I’m sure the university will attain the level of coolness enjoyed by other universities.” Now or Never is sold through The Broken Arts at their events as well as downtown Oshawa businesses such as café, Cocoa and Joe, for $4. The Broken Arts is an Oshawa group that puts on concerts, craft fairs, costume parties, games and other unique events. Everything is all ages. The group serves as a network of artists of all mediums. Founder Harley Pageot was a guest on DC’s campus radio station, Riot Radio, March 8.

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Be Superman-donate blood Every 60 seconds one Canadian needs blood Tara Oades The Chronicle

You don’t have to be Superman to save a life. Any average person between 17 and 61 years-of-age in good health can save three in an hour, which makes Superman look bad. Impossible? It’s not when you donate blood. According to Canadian Blood Services, every 60 seconds one Canadian is in need of blood. One unit of blood, equivalent to half a litre, which is what is taken from each donor on a single visit, can save three lives. “Donated blood is separated into three components, red cells, plasma and platelets,” said Carol Niras a representative for Canadian Blood Services on Harmony Road in Oshawa. “Each one can be given to a different patient, which is why

one blood donation has the potential to save multiple lives.” About 900,000 units of blood are collected every year in Canada, and are distributed to over 800 hospitals across the country. However, depending on the treatment or situation, one patient could require up to 50 units of blood, and most hospitals only have four to six days worth of blood at their disposal. For example, leukemia treatment for one patient requires eight units of blood per week, and car accident victims, depending on the amount of damage, can require over 50 units of blood per patient. Not many people know that donated blood has an expiry date of 42 days, so clinics are constantly looking for new donors, said Niras. The donation process is short, free, relatively painless, and offers unlimited cookies.

The donor just has to fill out a short health questionnaire, take an iron test, then sit back and depending on individual feelings towards needles, look away while the nurse extracts the blood. The whole process takes about an hour, and that includes recovery time. “The process is 100 per cent safe, all equipment is only used once, and the nurse can stop at anytime if the donor feels dizzy or sick,” said Jessica O’Neil, a nurse with Canadian Blood Services in Oshawa. “It’s recommended that donors drink plenty of water, and don’t skip any meals the night before to help smooth along the process.” Other than a few dizzy patients the main problem is low iron, she said. About 400,000 Canadians donate blood regularly every year, but according to Canadian Blood Services, 10 per cent of donors are turned away because their iron levels are too low to donate. “Eating meats, nuts, and vegetables can help raise iron levels suitable for donation,” said O’Neil. Donating blood benefits the donor just as much as the re-

cipient. Not everyone has the same blood type. In fact there are four main blood groups each divided into positive and negative types. The types include A,B, AB, and the most common O. Not all blood types are compatible with each other, which means if the donor was ever in an emergency they can be helped quicker just by knowing their blood type. For first time donors, once the blood is tested, Canadian Blood services will send out a card with the individual’s blood type on it for easy proof. Also when the donors blood goes through testing, if anything pops up that is irregular the individual is contacted so they can see a doctor and fix a problem that they wouldn’t have know they had otherwise. “I donate blood five times a year,” said Daniel Edey, a business student at UOIT. “It’s a little uncomfortable, but after a couple seconds you don’t notice, plus it feels great knowing that I’m helping someone in need.” Donors can give blood up to seven times a year, and Cana-

dian Blood Services encourage people to donate at least once so they know their blood type and get a quick health check. However, not everyone can donate. Staff at donor clinics don’t put anyone at risk, so there are restrictions on people who can donate. “All donors have to weigh over 110 pounds, have normal iron level and be in perfect health,” said Niras. “Also, donors have to wait six months after having dental work, getting a tattoo or a piercing. We don’t take blood from people who need it to stay healthy which is why the restrictions are necessary. “Each person has about five litres of blood in their system, and clinics only extract about half a litre. If the person is healthy and has normal iron levels, why not donate,” said Niras. Giving half a litre away is a small price to pay to save multiple lives, she said. Students interested in donating blood can visit the Canadian Blood Services website at blood.ca to find a permanent or mobile clinic near them.

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On the road to recovery Robynne Henry The Chronicle

For one Durham College student, being told that she wouldn’t be able to do something just made her fight harder to do it. “A few hours after major surgery, I was walking around,” said third-year human resource management student Courtney Cabral. Cabral went through major corrective surgery in January. She was told that she should take at least six to eight weeks off school and work to heal, and she was back to school at the beginning of the third week. When she did go back, she was surprised at how helpful everyone at school was. “Everybody was very accommodating, people helped me,”

she said. “It was really nice.” Teachers sent her any homework she needed to get done, and friends helped carry her books and bags when it got to be too much for her. Even through the pain of recovering, Cabral refused to slow down or let the surgery or pain get in her way. “If something tries to bring me down, I kind of fight back,” she said. “I have a lot of obligations in my life, I work and I go to school and I play sports. So, it was something that I had to do, because I am so involved in other things.” This being her last semester, she’s determined to graduate. “I’m in my last semester, last year,” she said. “I didn’t want to miss school, I didn’t want to fall behind.” Cabral has had medical issues since she was a child, com-

plaining of major pain at the age of 10 when doctors found out she had something wrong with her. “When I was 10, I went to the doctor for a lot of pain in my abdomen,” she said. “Through tests from the ages of 10 to 16, a ton of them, I found out that I had the uterus that I had,” she said. Doctors told her that she had a rare condition, one that would make it dangerous for her to become pregnant or if she did it would be life threatening. After leaving the issue for a couple of years, she decided to go to the doctor again to see if anything could be done. “There was a lot more pain with daily activities,” she said. “So, I decided to get it fixed.” She was supposed to go through six procedures, but only had two done because it wasn’t as

bad as the doctors thought. With the surgery fast approaching, Cabral still made time to do a modelling show in Niagara Falls. She had been modelling until she was 16, and always looked for possible ways to get back into it. She entered an online photo contest, and didn’t place. But, the organizer emailed her and asked if Cabral wanted to take part in a fashion show she was doing for charity. “I learned how to walk the runway and met fashion designers,” she said. “I got an invitation to go again this year, so it was very exciting.” After the surgeries, Cabral was been healthy and has only minor pain these days. “It was very exciting!” Cabral admits that this has been a busy year for her so far, and she hopes for things to settle down a bit.

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Public Relations students host bake sale

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Durham College Public Relations students held a bake sale on March 13 to raise money for Epilepsy and bring awareness to the issue. Kylie McConnell, one of the event organizers and a first year Public Relations student, was adamant about raising awareness of the disorder. “I feel like epilepsy is largely misunderstood and not talked about enough as a concerning issue,” said McConnell, “and this sale will hopefully get more people talking about Purple Day for Epilepsy.” Purple Day is solely devoted to the disorder and was created in 2008 by a Canadian woman that was personally affected by epilepsy. It has grown in recent years to become a global event. People are encouraged to wear purple to promote awareness of epilepsy as well as to show support for those directly and indirectly affected by the disorder. The bake sale included the usual treats for the common sweet tooth. Brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and other sweets like cotton candy were made available to students, but there were also things like wristbands and key chains for people with a different taste. The hottest items of the day were the homemade brownies, the purple cotton candy and the purple epilepsy wristbands, which were all selling for a dollar each. Krista Pirrochi, another Public Relations organizer, was pleased with the feedback the event received. “Most of the people who were buying stuff donated a couple extra bucks, and they were taking the pamphlets and asking questions,” said Pirrochi, “so that’s a good sign that we spread at least a little more awareness with the sale.” The sale helped to raise nearly $150 for Epilepsy Durham, a non-profit organization located in Whitby.

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A massage a day keeps the stress away Amanda Darrock The Chronicle

What was once thought to be a luxury has now become an accepted part of individual health care as people are realizing the positives of massage therapy. With numerous benefits to people of all ages such as relief from headaches, insomnia, whiplash and stoke, more and more people are trying it. The repetitive day in and day out of lugging oversized backpacks full of books, up numerous flights of stairs, and slouching in the same desk chair, can cause tight muscles in your neck and shoulders. This can be relieved from massage. Massage therapy began over 5,000 years ago and can be traced back to Egypt and China. It uses a combination of different techniques with hands and often the masseuse’s entire arms or hot/warm stones, which can be used on not only the back but also the arms, legs, shoulder and neck. Though these techniques may sound simple, a lot of training and education goes into becoming a massage therapist. “We are masters of soft tissue manipulation,” says registered massage therapist from Whitby, Kathy Kloss. “It’s what we focus primarily on. We have to understand the functioning of a healthy body so that you can understand what dysfunction is and how to treat it.”

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RMT: Kathy Kloss uses her trained techniques to relieve tension in patient Aly Shariff’s shoulders. Though the massage program is offered at many colleges, The Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario, and The College of Mas-

sage Therapists of Ontario, set very specific guidelines for education. Therapists must learn health sciences such as anatomy, physiology, the neurol-

ogy, musculoskeletal anatomy and clinical science, which involves manual and therapeutic techniques. After completion of these courses, therapists are expected to under go 2,200 hours of clinical practice to ensure they can deal with a wide variety of patient concerns. Since all therapists are governed under the RMTAO, they are also required to stay current in their education. “We have a standard of practice that we are required to follow, as well as quality control,” say Kloss. “We are required in the profession to maintain a certain level of education. Every three years we have to go for additional courses in order to maintain our license.” All the education and clinical hours help ensure patients gain the full benefit of massage therapy.Massage can benefit patients who are suffering from pain caused by day-to-day stress as well as those suffering pain from physical activity. “Many people come to me after they have exhausted other possibilities,” says RMT Crystal Emre who practises in Oshawa. “I had a gentleman come to me who used to enjoy running and being active, but he couldn’t run anymore due to pain in his legs, calf cramps, and muscle tightness in his legs. He was also having issues with his hips. If he were to extend his leg back he would feel a tightness in the front of his hip which was very

uncomfortable.He came in, we talked a lot about why it was happening, the reasoning for it, then through palpations, me touching his body and feeling around in his muscles, I was able to determine where was tight and where his imbalances were, and we worked on that over a series of weeks. He got to the point where he was able to run again without pain.” Massage therapy also offers relief from scoliosis, pregnancy pain and labour, whiplash, fibromyalgia, cancer, and carpal tunnel syndrome caused by repetitive strain. “We are taught to reduce pain, to increase the health of the tissues by increasing circulation through the body. You are reducing swelling at times if there is an excess of swelling in the limb or joint. We decrease pain and muscle imbalances,” said Emre. Other benefits include relief of pain, increased range of motion, arresting some of the degenerative problems such as arthritis.The CMTO not only speaks out for therapists but also protects the clients. “If a patient ever feels uncomfortable with a way they were treated or touched during a massage they have every right to report it to the CMTO as a person should never feel uncomfortable in a massage,” says Emre. This service is available to students on campus through the campus health care centre.

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Safety takes priority at DC Natasha Cohen The Chronicle

Guest speaker Rob Ellis from MySafeWork recently shared with students the reason why safety on the job is so important to him. His 18-year-old son lost his life on the second day of his job. He was working in a small bakery and was pulled into a large mixer. Ellis has worked tirelessly ever since to try and stop this from happening to other families. “I lost my 18-year-old son and I’m not gonna let you go through that,” said Ellis who spoke on March 1 at a MySafeWork presentation, held for students wanting to learn more about how to stay safe on the job. MySafeWork is dedicated to raising awareness about work-

place safety and has been partnering with industry and education to present to students all over Canada for the past 10 years. “We have a diversity of programs, and we have a lot of students going on field placement,” said Mary Noble, employment advisor and internship co-ordinator at Durham’s Oshawa campus. “Most students have never really been in an environment which is related to their field and they might not be accustomed to some of the hazards that might be in place. When we have a special talk or a session like this it allows students to hear from experts in the field with regard to safety and to help them better transition to the workplace and be safe on the job.”

Students also had a chance to network and meet with employers, who attended the workshop and who also said they were committed to the safety of their workers. The government fined the company who Ellis’ son worked for. They were charged with 47 different counts the supervisor was sent to jail. Ellis said there are serious repercussions for any supervisor or company that does not look after their employees. “We want to send the message to Canadians that we can do better – we can absolutely do better.” Ellis said it is important that employees get proper training and supervision on the job. He encouraged students to ask questions and use their leadership skills to suggest safer ways

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SAFETY FIRST: Rob Ellis of MySafeWork led the activities during the safety seminar at Durham College this month. to do things. He said it’s important to know what kind of company you are working for and if safety is a big concern for them. “We have an opportunity to change Canada,” said Ellis. “To be a world global leader in health and safety. Health and

safety will only progress as we develop leaders and it becomes part of their culture and their makeup.” Students interested can check out the MySafeWork website at http://www.mysafework.com/.

Impaired driving charges up Cameron McDonald The Chronicle

The Ontario legal system has had a large rise in the number of impaired driving charges over the past year, according to Justice Paul Bellefontaine, who had to personally handle many of them. The Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa sees over 35,000 cases each year and only has 12 Justices to handle them all. A tall order at best for the justices, and with the notoriously slow legal process it could be very easy for all of the impaired driving cases to bring the process to a grinding halt. However, the province has devised a way to cut down on time for impaired driving charges to streamline the process. Fingerprinting, DNA collection and general processing can now all be done in the court, which was unheard of a couple of years ago, and this allows for a trial date to be set sooner. People charged with impaired driving can now plead guilty within days of the charge being laid, instead of waiting three months for the plea. This process, which was adopted two years ago, has become more valuable this month, with impaired driving charges on the rise, and with the added volume St. Patrick’s Day brings. “We have basically added organization machinations to make the process faster and easier for everyone,” said Bellefontaine.

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E.P. Taylor’s kicked off Saint Patrick’s day with a pong tournament that was not one to be missed. Twelve teams of two battled through the night in hopes of winning first place on March. 14. Pub crewmember Khaila Chariton was very excited that there was such a great turnout. She says this is just the start to their Saint Patrick’s celebrations. E.P. will be hosting events all week. “It was a really good turnout tonight. I hope it is the same for the rest of the week”, said Chariton. Although there were 12 teams, there was only one team of girls brave enough to step up to the pong table and play. Double trouble is what the crowd was calling Durham students Caley Bedore and Mickey Djuric. The pair came to the table dressed in all green, even sporting green wigs. They came out to have a fun night and ended up making it to the semi-finals. “When we first started to play people looked at us like we were the underdogs, but as the night went on they knew we were trouble,” said Bedore. Ryan West and Conor Maximum, both in police foundations at Durham College, beat out double trouble in the finals. The boys beat the girls by sinking two balls in one cup. For first place the boys won a pong table and the girls took home a large boot cup.

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE: The winners of the night, Ryan West (centre) along with his partner Conor Maximum (left centre) and their group is all smiles.

Another great open mike Kamesha Horne-Simmons The Chronicle

The Music Business Management program hosted their open mike event at E.P. Taylor’s March 12. The event contained lots of talented musician, singers and songwriters showing their talent on stage to the lunch crowd and guests who came out to watch the show. The program’s open mike is a really good way for students to show their musical talents, and a fun time for the performers as well for the audiences. The open mikes get lots of great performers and are always looking for different performers with different styles. For example, one of their special guests at E.P. Taylor’s was Jean-Paul De Roover. He is from Thunder Bay, and is a one-man band, who has already had two videos featured on MuchMusic. De Roover is a solo artist, who does live looping with his guitar and uses his voice as an instrument to create his songs piece by piece in front of the

audiences’ eyes. De Roover had the crowd going with his performances and their toes tapping as he sang a few of his songs, including Fix, and his new one The Man With No Hands. Amanda Stewart, a Human Resources student at Durham College, was one of the students who performed on stage on March 12. She sang Dirty Rain by Ryan Adams, Ironic by Alanis Morissette and her own song Picture Frame. “I guess it’s about forbidden love, wanting to have someone you can’t have and reminiscing about past times,” said Stewart. She also talked about performing live and at open mikes. “I’ve only performed at one open mike night before this outside of school and I used to perform in high school too. I’m getting into it more. I started recording stuff on YouTube. Hopefully looking to get out there more and play at some more open mikes. This is a good place to start out and get some practice, plus it’s run very well.” Stewart took part in the Song Revealed songwriting

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SINGING IT OUT LOUD: Jean-Paul De Roover from Thunder Bay, who does live looping with his guitar, performs in his one-man band at open mike on March 12. competition at Durham College on March 15. “I’m definitely working on writing, you know, always writing down any melodies that come in my head and working on them,” said Stew-

art. Other dates for open mike are on April 2 and 9 at E.P. Taylor’s from noon to 2 p.m. Students who want to perform can email mbm.openmic@ gmail.com.

Most college students focus on getting their essays and assignments done on time, but these students have to organize a four-day festival on time. With the end of the school year comes the Reel Music Festival. The event that features local musicians as well as guest speakers isn’t put together by professional agents working all year round, but by a group of second-year Music Business Administration students. The course teaches students the skills they will need to book and organize events and concerts. The pressure of the event is something that is burned into the minds of the students. “We’re so close to the event,” said Tony Sutherland, the coordinator of the course. “We have so little time left to finish this work up.” Students in the course have to try and attract artists and speakers to come to the college for the event. The students are split into teams that work on different aspects of the festival. While one group would focus on the workshops and conferences another would work on marketing for the event. The students do all aspects of the event. “There’s a lot to do,” said Kyle Potter, one of the leaders of the marketing team. “Time goes by quickly and we have to get our work done fast.“ With the all the work that needed to be done in such a short amount of time, the semester has gone by quickly for some of the students, especially those who will be graduating at the end of the year. “It’s been a lot to do,” said Caitlyn Anderson, the other head of the marketing team. “It seems like the semester just went right by and now the event is almost here. It’s funny to think that some of use ar going to graduate this year.” Helping the students with their work are their professors. While they aren’t the ones organizing the event, they see how much work goes into the four-day event. “These guys put a lot of work in the festival,” said Abel Renton, one of the course professors. “I’m only here for part of the week but I see how many hours these guys put into it.” The Reel Music Festival started Wednesday March 14 and ended Saturday March 17.

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Wrestlemania hits Canada Dropkick, Dropkick!

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The wrestlers of the WWE made their way across the border to Toronto for the Road to Wrestlemania tour on March 9. After a year-long absence the WWE travelled to Canada for a tour of live events throughout March. One of the early stops on the tour was the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. The event marked the first appearance the organization has made since March of last year. Fans were lining p outside the building two hours early anxiously waiting for the doors to be opened. The doors were opened at 7:30 and the show was underway at 8 p.m. Just under 7,000 fans packed into the building for the show to see their favourite wrestlers. A few notable changes were set in place for the show that deviated from the normal format of live events. The first change was the stage for the event. The normal black curtain entranceway was traded in for a more modern impressivelooking abstract set. Another new addition was the wrestlers talking on monitors between matches about matches that were coming up later in the night. The speeches were broad-

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WRESTLEMANIA: A year later, the WWE came back to Canada at the Ricoh Coliseum on March 9. cast on the large screens hanging from the roof of the building for the crowd to see. The videos helped to create a more TV-like experience that the audience would expect at a televised event. Wrestlers featured at the show ranged from the comedic Santino Marella, Canadian veteran Chris Jericho, John Cena and the WWE champion CM Punk. The show concluded with the main event of CM Punk defending his championship against the fastrising Dolph Ziggler. After the match was over Punk grabbed a microphone and treated the crowd to a special message.

“Without all of you awesome Canadian fans there would be no Harts,” he said referring to the Hart family, which has trained many famous Canadian wrestlers and helped gain the wrestling industry recognition. “Without the Harts there would be no wrestling, and without wrestling there would be no CM Punk, so I not only carry this title for myself but I share it with each and every one of you.” While a majority of the fans left after seeing John Cena perform, the fans who stayed until the show’s conclusion were sent home happy.

The sounds of excited chatter and guitar strums filled the air as a building-long line of people filled into the packed Sound Academy for the Dropkick Murphys concert. The dark room filled with silent silhouettes but this soon changed as the steady beat of drumsticks elicited screams from the crowd and the lights exploded. Moments later, opening act Class Assassin burst onto the stage met by a violent rush as the punk band’s guitars blared. They were soon followed by The Creepshow who brought more energy to the crowd, clad in a mixture of typical punk clothing and rocker style of doc martins and multi-coloured Mohawks. As guitarist Matt Pomade struck the last chord, vocalist Sarah Blackwood shrieked “up next Dropkick Murphys,” which was met by a chant of “Dropkick, Dropkick.” The crowd exploded, jumping, shoving and flailing to songs like Take em down, Johnny Halallejuaha, and Ship em off to Boston. After a break in which lead singer Al Barr thanked the crowd for coming out, the Irish punk band slowed down their raw energy for an acoustic substitute, performing hits like Devil’s Bregade. But high-energy sound was soon back as Dropkick Murphys revealed songs off their new album, Going Out in Style. The show ended on a high note, leaving a satisfied-looking, sweaty, metal-studded crowd to filter out into the cool night.

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Music lovers were all ears as local aspiring hip-hop group HighDef took the stage at Wrokstarz Club and Venue in Whitby on Friday, March 9 to promote the release of their new album. Talented solo artist Ashley Wright opened the show with an acoustic set of three original songs. Following Wright was music by Brett Williams, 730, and DJ Dames Nellas. HighDef, which consists of three members, Jed Johnston (Alias), Jermaine Sterling (JSilva), and Gordie Brettell (Gwhyte) attracted a large crowd to the event. The venue was filled with supportive fans looking to hear original music off the group’s second album. “We all get our inspiration from different places,” said Brettell. “I get a lot of my inspiration through the complications of everyday life, if I have a bad week and the stress is building there’s no better punching bag for me than writing a verse and getting the stress out of my system.” HighDef started making hiphop music in 2006 and started doing shows in 2008 after two

Speechless. A full month into ownership of Canadian legend Leonard Cohen’s newest album Old Ideas, and that’s how I feel. Speechless. A Cohen fan since his words first caught me as a melancholy teen, I’m amazed, as his ingenious means of manipulating the English language to seduce remains intoxicating. Old Ideas, Cohen’s January-released album, holds onto the exhilarating ride you can only feel under the spell of Cohen’s words - but there’s something more with this album. Hardly a music maestro, with his attempt at singing sounding more like a coarse whisper, Cohen has always relied on the vocal support of others and instrumentation of an undoubtedly talented band. Old Ideas takes that reliance to a new level of genius as Cohen sings with more soul than ever before. The album showcases his poetic legacy through lyr-

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HIGHDEF: Gordie Brettell (Gwhyte), rapper from HighDef, performs songs off the group’s second album at Wrokstarz Club and Venue. years of writing and recording. “A lot of rap artists from the Durham area are very talented but what sets us apart, I think, is the lyrical content, “ said Brettell. “We talk about real life and what is important to us and the struggles we go through trying to take our careers to the next level. A lot of other local rappers rap as if they’re already famous. We’re down to earth

average guys with a deep driven passion for making good music.” HighDef has also set goals for the future of the group with hopes of making music videos for every song off the new album to consider it a success. To hear songs off HighDef’s upcoming album set for release later this summer, check out the band’s YouTube channel at highdefentstudio.

Cohen creates new sound with old ideas

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ics, “The pull of moon, the thrust of the sun, Thus the ocean is crossed, The waters are blessed while a shadowy guest, Kindles a light for the lost“ he sings on Different Sides. Yet the simplicity of his rhyme remains soothing, like a lullaby to a child’s ear. “Down in the valley the famine goes on, The famine up on the hill, I say that you shouldn’t, you couldn’t, you can’t, You say that you must and you will,” he sings later in the same song. But it is Show Me The Place, the most memorable song on the album, that fortifies the legendary status of this one-of-a-kind Canadian. The soft background piano complements Cohen’s raspy, emotional ballad. And yet, as each song is embraced, burning like a fire in the heart of this die-hard Cohen fan, no words can describe the legacy he continues. At 78, with a career spanning four decades, Cohen is hardly at the start of his game but he continues to ride on the pinnacle of his success.

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Ridgebacks follow the leader Continued from page 1

Community involvement is a major part of the Marion Hilliard award, and nobody proved that more than Morillo, who played a major role in her community. She spent numerous hours throughout the year taking part in practices and development clinics for local girls hockey teams, promoting the sport and getting girls involved in the game at a local grassroots level.

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I feel very rewarded after a long season of working hard and trying to put in your best effort.

Jill Morillo

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“Jill is a true varsity athlete, achieving academic and athletic success through commitment, focus and discipline, as well as finding the time to play a valuable role within the community,” Ridgebacks head coach Karen Nystrom said about her captain. Morillo also became only the third

Ridgeback to be named OUA athlete of the week in January when she scored three goals and three assists in back-toback games against the Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers. The big weekend gave Morillo her fifth and sixth multi-point games of the season. “I feel very rewarded after a long season of working hard and trying to put in your best effort. It’s good to know that you’re rewarded at the end of it all and your efforts are being noticed,” Morillo said. “With the school being so new, there’s many milestones to be made. It feels great to be a part of that.” With two years left in her program, Morillo has plenty of time to add to her all-time goal and point totals, but her focus isn’t on the individual achievements. As the team’s leader, Morillo’s goal is to carry the team to their first-ever playoff appearance. “I want to do my part on the ice and off the ice to bring the team up, motivate the girls and set an example,” Morillo said. “If I can continue to do that and be successful and make sure that the team is successful as well, then I’ll be happy with my performance.” She will have a great opportunity to be successful next year with a number of the team’s key contributors returning for a run at their first-ever playoff spot.

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STANDING TALL: Ridgebacks captain Jill Morillo leads her team in the inaugural OUA Outdoor Classic.

Small making a big Women’s soccer impact as a professional ready for kickoff Zak McLachlan

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Oshawa native and former Durham Lords star Courtney Small is making a name for himself in the world of professional basketball across the pond with the Worthing Thunder of the English Basketball League. Small lit up the highlight reels last week, scoring 25 points in an impressive win over the Westminster Warriors. The rookie scored 10 of a 12-point run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory and cement his place as an impact player on his new team. “It wasn’t just me; the whole team played their part on the defensive end to stop Westminster from scoring easy buckets,” Small said on a story from the team’s website. Thunder head coach Gary Smith was impressed with Small’s play. “It’s hard to not include Courtney’s contribution in those last three or four minutes, and he played with great intensity and heart,” Smith said. Small has averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.9 steals through 17

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LEADING THE LORDS: Courtney Small spent four years with the Lords as one of their top offensive threats. games with the Thunder (13-6) who sit in fourth place in the men’s Division I league. The point guard spent four years with the Durham Lords, being named to the OCAA all-

star team last year and walked away from the event with MVP honours. Small averaged 16.4 points, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 steals per game in his last season with the Lords.

The UOIT athletic department has announced that Peyvand Mossavat will be the first head coach of the women’s Ridgeback soccer team. “I am very excited to be the first coach of the women’s soccer program at UOIT,” said Mossavat. “My time at Ryerson and York over the past eight years has allowed me the opportunities to build successful soccer programs at this level.” The previous Ryerson Rams head coach holds the record for most all-time wins with the program, and was named coach of the division in the 2006-07 season. Mossavat is optimistic about the prospect of early success with the school’s new program based on the other soccer programs at UOIT and Durham College. “I am confident that we can build a program that delivers excellence on and off the field and ensures academic success in the classroom.”

The new UOIT head coach has had eight years of experience with his two other schools in the OUA. On top of performance on the field, Mossavat also places strong importance on community involvement. “We will focus on enhancing the student-athlete’s life experience at UOIT and in the greater Durham community,” said Mossavat. Ken Babcock, UOIT’s athletic director, has displayed confidence in the new head coach. “His strong leadership abilities and proven track record made him an ideal selection.” “He will quickly establish and build our women’s soccer team into a winning program,” said Babcock. The women’s team will begin their 2012 inaugural season in the OUA west division. The team will battle alongside the Waterloo Warriors, Guelph Gryphons, Brock Badgers, Western Mustangs, York Lions, McMaster Marauders, Windsor Lancers, and Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks.

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Playing on both Serving up a new sides of the bench

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As her players exit the dressing room, each girl gives her a smile, when she individually gives her a high-five and compliments her efforts. It’s clear that Kelsey Gallant coaches her ringette team on a very personal level. Ringette is played by thousands of young women and girls across Canada each year, yet some argue it is highly underappreciated. The Whitby Ringette Association supports minor ringette much like minor hockey is supported within the Durham Region. Kelsey Gallant, a Durham College graduate of the Personal Support Worker program last year, is the head coach of an under-16 ringette team in Whitby and promotes the active lifestyle the sport brings to the community. “It’s great for the kids to get out and do something fun and skate around twice or three times a week for an hour. I don’t see how that could ever be a bad thing.” The 21 year old has been involved in the Durham ringette

community for more than a decade. Along with coaching the U-16 team she has been a player on the Whitby National Ringette League team the Whitby Wild for the past three years. Since the age of 7, she has played almost every position in the sport, including goaltender, and even played on the Canadian junior team. Her experience as a player allows her to be more in touch with young girls trying to learn the sport and ensuries that she will be one of the most knowledgeable coaches on the ice. Gallant’s team plays locally, taking trips outside the region for weekend tournaments. Her team has had recent success winning most of the regular season games, and placing in the top three in almost every tournament they enter. Although she tries to have fun while coaching her players, Gallant realizes she is a role model to her team. “These girls are growing the skills they need for the sport but also for the rest of their lives. That’s a bit of pressure but I love what I do and I’m happy to help shape their lives.”

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The UOIT Ridgebacks tennis team recently welcomed a new head coach, hoping to swing the team into victory next season. Formerly the team’s assistant coach, Kane Easter has developed an impressive resume in his tennis career over the past 20 years. UOIT athletic director Ken Babcock said in a press release in February that the department is excited about the change to the varsity team. “[Easter] has shown tremendous leadership abilities as the team’s assistant coach and he has a lengthy resume of success in tennis,” said Babcock. Easter played for the St. Lucia national team and for the University of Louisville. Easter will see OUA action for the first time as head coach when the season kicks off next fall.

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- UOIT Athletics Academic Luncheon Tuesday, March 27 Student Centre – Oshawa, Ont.

- UOIT Athletic Banquet Thursday, March 29 General W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association Hall

- DC Athletics Academic Luncheon Tuesday, April 10 Student Centre – Oshawa, Ont.

- DC Athletic Banquet Thursday, April 12 General W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association Hall

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