Durham Chronicle April 10th 2012 by City Media

VOLUME XXXVIII, ISSUE 17

APRIL 10, 2012

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Ridgebacks awarded for athletics UOIT wraps up sports year at annual banquet Jeff Budgell The Chronicle

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ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Aldo Maiorano and Jill Morillo won male and female athletes of the year at this year’s UOIT athletic banquet.

ith the athletic season coming to a close, UOIT held its sixth annual Athletic Banquet March 29 at General W. Sikorski Hall. The night began with a speech by Ken Babcock, director of athletics, who welcomed and thanked students and faculty for their support. He then handed the night off to Scott Barker, the athletic coordinator. Dr. Tim McTiernan, president and vice-chancellor of UOIT, spoke to the students through a recorded video message since he couldn’t be in attendance as he was in Ottawa. McTiernan spoke about the commitment to excellence that UOIT athletics demonstrates and how other schools are tak-

ing notice of the university. He also touched on the future of UOIT athletics, mainly the start of the first women’s soccer team to compete in the OUA this fall. Following the dinner, the awards ceremony began. Every varsity sport was given an award for leadership and most valuable player. Sports teams that have been at UOIT for more than a year handed out awards for rookie or freshmen of the year. Specific team awards were also handed out, including coxswain of the year for the rowing team and offensive player of the year in sports such as soccer and hockey. The awards for male and female athlete of the year went to two Whitby natives, Aldo Maiorano and Jill Morillo.

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Durham legend dies Sarah Aftab The Chronicle

tan Marchut, a celebrated coach of women’s volleyball at Durham College for 24 years, died March 25 from complications following heart surgery. Marchut’s presence was esteemed and treasured by many at Durham College. In his 24 successful years here, Marchut trained hundreds of volleyball players and won numerous awards and championships. Ken Babcock, athletic director at Durham College and UOIT, knew Marchut since Babcock was a first year student of Sports Administration

in 1984 and remembers him fondly. Marchut began his career at Durham College as the head coach of the women’s volleyball program in 1984. He holds a record of most wins with 357 career college victories, in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) women’s volleyball. During his tenure as coach, DC women’s volleyball team never missed the playoffs and failed to qualify for the OCAA Championships only once. His Lords teams qualified for the OCAA Championships 23 times and qualified for the Nationals four times. A shining moment occurred

in 1986 when the team won the bronze medal at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Nationals in Vancouver. Marchut was recognized six times as the OCAA coach of the year and in 1994 received the CCAA career coaching excellence award. Marchut won his last provincial championship with Durham at Redeemer College. When it came to the game, current volleyball head coach Shane Christopher said Marchut believed in the strength and dedication of the of the team.

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DC ATHLETICS LEGEND: Stan Marchut being inducted

See Marchut page 2 into the Durham College Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Trades fair for students Melissa Walker The Chronicle The annual Tradesmart Career Fair happened March 21 at Durham College’s Whitby campus featured 15 exhibitors showing students interested in the trades what their Durham College diplomas could do for them. The students took the event seriously; most were well dressed and eager to gain connections with potential employers. The students were confident, walking up to each of the exhibitor’s booths, shaking their hands and creating relationships they hope will start their careers. Simon Peak, an electrical program student said this is one of the ways to find an apprenticeship. “This is a step in the right direction,” said Cliff Penney, another electrical program student. The exhibitors present at the event varied to match the different trades programs Whitby campus offers. They included

Deep Foundations Contractors, Estee Lauder Cosmetics, the Canadian Forces and Vickery Electric Contracting. Other exhibitors were there to raise awareness and help students further in their search for employment. Tradeablility.ca is a website tailored to those looking for jobs in the apprenticeship trades. It provides information and offers a job- matching service using an online database so that job seekers can find a suitable apprenticeship. It is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. It is important for students in the trades to find the right fit when choosing an apprenticeship. For example, an electrical apprenticeship requires 9,000 hours before completion or approximately five years of work. This event helps students to figure out what they are looking for and how to find it. Jana Forsyth, the Whitby campus employment advisor, assembled the event. She said the goal of the event is not only to help trades students find

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FINDING JOBS: Home Depot’s Stacy McMann (left) and Bonnie Wade were recruiting at Whitby campus’ Tradesmart Career Fair. jobs and apprenticeships, but also to show them the possibilities out there and teach students how to network. In order to ensure that her students could get the most out of Wednesday’s event, Forsyth prepared handouts, held networking and resume clinics and met with anyone seeking help. “These employers are hiring or are services that will help students in their job search,” said Forsyth. This is Forsyth’s second year putting the event together. Stacey McMann, the district talent manager for Home Depot said

she had been to several of these events and has never seen the students so well prepared. Speaking about the career services at Durham College, Forsyth said, “We can take you from not being able to answer, ‘Tell me about yourself,’ to being able to articulate really who you are, what you’re doing and where you’re going.” Forsyth is confident that there will be many success stories out of the day, but there will also be much learning. This will be some students’ first venture into their job searches. The job market right now

is in the students’ favour. Birmingham Foundation Solutions representative, Becky Pauls said demand is higher than supply right now for qualified tradespeople. All of the employers at the event said they were willing and eager to hire students straight out of school. Most said that an event like the Tradesmart Career Fair is a good resource for companies looking to hire. Forsyth will begin preparing for next year’s event immediately. She says it is always a work in progress.

Campus officials may ban smoking Evan Barr The Chronicle

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STAN IN ACTION: Marchut giving Durham women’s volleyball team a winning strategy.

Marchut: Remembered Continued from Page 1 He would say there was “no point getting mad at them, whatever happens, happens. If we win, we win, if we lose, we lose.” Christopher was Marchut’s assistant coach in his final years at Durham. Babcock recalled the arguments they got into, the laughs they shared and the many victories “Stan was a true legend in every respect and when it came to coaching volleyball at DC and in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association

applying those same traits. “I was impressed with him and looked up to him since the first moment we met at Durham College,” Babcock said . Babcock admired and respected Marchut for his outstanding career and spectacular record. It’s admiration shared by Gary Polonsky, former Durham College president “It’s an extraordinary record of which all at DC should be most proud and none was better than Stan.” Polonsky said. “Stan was not only a special coach, but also a special human being.” Mandi

Doris, an alumnus and former player on Durham College’s volleyball team, remembered Marchut warmly. “He was genuinely a nice man. He came to practice smiling everyday and there wasn’t anything that he wouldn’t do for the team, “she said. “He knew his volleyball which has proven with all the awards he had received.” A funeral was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Marchut was predeceased by his loving wife Beryl (nee Price) and survived by his sons Peter and Michael, brother Ted and sister Wanda.

The gauntlet of smoke is how some non-smokers refer to the smoking zones where the yellow line just doesn’t cut it. But changes may be on the horizon for on-campus smoking. Smoking regulations are not enforced on campus. Sometimes the city will assign a bylaws officer to the campus, but how does one school, let alone two, promote a healthy environment while permitting smoking on campus? According to Health Canada polls, smoking has dropped more than 10 percent among smokers aged 15 to 24 since 1999. Since the beginning of the battle against cigarettes in the ‘60s, the percentage of smokers has been cut in half, but a 2008 poll showed smokers pick up the habit as early as Grade 7. “We do have people stepping off the bus who have to fight through a cloud of smoke, which isn’t really right,” said Ralph Aprile, associate vicepresident, Facilities and Ancillary Services for the campus. According to Aprile, in the past the college and university have hired individuals to stage a

blitz campaign to ask smokers to relocate when too close to entrances, a request met with understanding and compliance. Vice-president of human resources, Ken Robb, said UOIT and Durham College are considering going smoke-free within three years. Other campuses across the country have successfully transitioned into becoming smokefree, and have become a part of the tobacco-free campus community, which follows the progress of each campus and assists in the transition. The University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and several others have all become smoke-free. Dalhousie University in Halifax has been smoke-free since 2003, and as of October of last year it has been scent-free as well. All students who wish to smoke must leave university property, not litter and respect the municipal laws. Before making the change, these campuses had to make sure the support was there for making the change in a nonsmoking direction. “We’ve had a lot of protests about people walking through the gauntlet,” Robb said.

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DC blows roof off open house Andy Ghaith Chronicle Staff One of two days where the campus is as packed on a Saturday as it is during the week is during the annual spring open house. It’s a perfect time for the school to showcase new programs, and features unique to Durham. School president, Don Lovisa, greeted 3,500 visitors at the front door, hoping to welcome prospective students and their parents. “We have a great campus,” says Lovisa. “We have a wide range of great programs and we focus on the student experience and their needs. We want to ensure that students make a right choice. I feel that Durham is a safe and vibrant school that focuses on their needs.” Behind him is an artist’s concept of a new building at the Whitby campus. The new building will house programs in horticulture and culinary skills for more than 900 students. At the school’s entrance, visitors were given passports to collect stickers at different points in the school. After collecting all the stickers, the visitors could enter a raffle for prizes. The focus on the student experience is one echoed by associate dean of the School of

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OPEN HOUSE: (From left) Ronnie Draycott, a golfer for DC, Scott Dennis, a Sports Information and Marketing co-ordinator, and Michael Weese, a student, talking at the open house. Science and Engineering Technology, Maureen Calhoun. She was eager to explain the most important thing about Durham is the accessibility of the faculty and their helpfulness. “I know it sounds cliché, but the faculty, the people and the students really make the campus. Even though Oshawa is a city, the school still has a com-

munity feel.” Calhoun says that it’s apparent Durham is a great school as soon as you walk in. “You can tell by how many volunteers came out on a Saturday. People are really passionate about this school and environment. We just look to make students feel comfortable. And all we did was offer them free

lunch.” Tour guides were showcasing the school to small groups of parents and students. Russell Mckeen, a potential student on tour, says the campus left a great first impression. “The school looks very clean. There are very nice people. Everyone is smiling at you and is always looking to talk to you,”

he said. Margaret Greenley, vicepresident of Student Services, says the open house is an important event for prospective students. “We want to showcase everything we have to offer to future students. Here they can learn about programs and career planning. We have people here to talk about the programs, the campus, financial aid and everything they want to know,” she says. Greenley says that Durham College is a great choice because it’s a choice for the future. “We’re really a growing school. In the past three years, we’ve created 36 new programs by analyzing the labour market. It’s also convenient having a university on the same campus. Students come here for a diploma and leave with a degree,” she says. “I’ve been working here for 26 years. Before that when I was a student there was just the Simcoe building and the Gordon Willey building and we served maybe 3,000 students. Now we have over 17,000 between the two campuses. “We just want to create a welcoming environment. We hope to see all these people here next year,” said Greenley as she rushed off to greet more visitors.

Former TV Dragon takes on DC campus Laminatu Dumbuya The Chronicle A dragon came to campus, or at least a former dragon. Brett Wilson visited Durham College March 29 in hopes of awareness and raising money for the Dear Care Program. Before meeting Wilson, most students did not know what to expect. They may have thought of him as a tough, savvy businessman, who’s made his fortune in gas and oil, since some of his key investments are FirstEnergy Capital Corp, Bolt Supply Ltd. and AirSprint Private Aviation. With that big empire and excellent resume, who wouldn’t intimidate? But as students got to meet the former Dragon’s Den panelist, it turned out there was more to him than the entrepreneur from the hit CBC show. Wilson is passionate about philanthropy and tries to get people involved, including students. He is involved with dozens of charities, cancer foundations, individuals, children’s programs, United Way, environmental organizations and more.

He is also involved with Boomers Legacy, which helps women and children in Afghanistan and he hosted a garden party to help raise awareness for them. About $250,000 was raised. At 54, Wilson still feels like there is a lot more that he can achieve. “Ray Kroc started McDonalds when he was 56, so I still have two more years to get going,” said Wilson. His first stop on the Durham College tour was Riot Radio, where he was interviewed. He was asked a few questions, one of which was what traits he possesses that have helped him create success in his life. “It’s really letting go of perfectionism, but still striving for a high goal and at the some time be willing to accept that mistakes are not a character flaw, they are a learning experience, ” said Wilson. From Riot Radio, he made his way to the purple pit, where students were given the opportunity to ask him questions, get some tips and advice on how to become a successful entrepreneur. The meet and greet was intimate. Fans got to take pictures and he signed a few autographs.

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BRETT WILSON: Former Dragon’s Den TV star Brett Wilson answers questions from Durham College students. His charisma and charm won the students of Durham College over. At first, students were hesitant to talk to him or even ask for an autograph. But then he started inviting students over and was warm and funny. He offered advice on education and had everybody smiling. After the meet and greet, Wilson then headed to C113 where he explained to students and faculty about his life and how he became successful. He talked about how passionate he is about supporting small businesses that start from nothing, but with help, they eventually become success

stories. “Those are stories that we could should be celebrating, not the big profile ones,” said Wilson, who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering. Later on he attended the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, where he received his MBA. He also talked about dealing with a lot of trials and tribulations in his life. One of the students asked him about what his greatest fear. “You know I’ve dealt with work addiction, rage issues, family issues, divorce, but

other than that nothing else. I’ve had a pretty good life. The loss of a business means nothing. Loss of my own life, I mean I’ve dealt with cancer, scare me again, go ahead. The only thing I would say is the loss of a child, nothing else,” said Wilson “ It was very interesting, and he put it together very well. You didn’t need to be a business student to be there. He gave great advice for all,” said Cameron Munro, a Business Operation Management student. “For many years I defined success by wealth and Material measures for sure. To me now success is defined by the size of the smile,” said Wilson.

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Student rebate survives cuts Post-secondary students were left unscathed by the Ontario provincial budget tabled at Queen’s Park March 27 by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Premier Dalton McGuinty. There was some worry in campus corridors prior to the release that education might get the brunt of the cuts directed at lowering the deficit. Perhaps they thought they had it coming. After all, last year, McGuinty announced a 30-per-cent tuition rebate for university and college students that is estimated to take $500 million out of government coffers each year. In his 300-page report, economist Don Drummond, who consulted the government on where the cuts should be directed, suggested the rebate get the

heave-ho. Fortunately, the rebate, as much as it doesn’t help many students, survived. However, the budget exercise could not have been a walk in the park. Ontario’s deficit is now more than $15 billion, a number that certainly befits the word whopping. Moody’s, a U.S.-based credit rating service, issued a warning in 2011 that the province would face a lower credit rating if plans were not put in place to manage that number. A negative credit rating would cause interest rates to rise and create more debt. Given these pressures, the government probably had little choice but to commit to reducing the deficit over the next five years. But it could all be a moot point. The

Liberals don’t have the seats in Queen’s Park for a budget to pass without support from the opposition parties, most likely the NDP. The provincial Liberals have rationalized the accumulation of the deficit to their investing in programs that fulfill the need to stimulate the economy. However, critics have pointed to some instances of wasteful spending that have surfaced, and may indicate a culture of bad oversight, or worse bad money management skills. The financial scandals in the health portfolio from the ORNGE emergency air service fiasco to the eHealth Ontario debacle come to mind. The 2012 budget instead includes a wage freeze for public employees in cer-

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OPINION What do you think about the provincial government’s decision not to cut the 30 per cent tuition rebate for students?

Scott Pascoe I’m really happy they didn’t cut it because I can save money off of it.

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Where were Drake and Bieber? Drake and Justin Bieber have both helped to put Canadian rap and pop music on the map. But their absence at the 2012 Juno Awards, which aired live from Ottawa April 1 was a disappointment to their fans. According to reports Drake, who is currently on tour, was playing a concert in another country on the same night as the Canadian awards show. It was also reported prior to the event that Juno Awards organizers didn’t even expect to see Justin Bieber that night, and they were right. This is not the first time Bieber has failed to make an appearance at the Junos. Head of the organization responsible for running the Junos, Melanie Berry told the Toronto Star that she didn’t see these absences as a blow, and believed the show would turn out fine without them. And it did. The Junos still came and went as usual. However, that doesn’t change the fact that for Drake and Beiber fans, the show lacked their presence. These stars have a gigantic fan base and millions of lovestruck teenage girls had no reason to turn on the TV last Sunday. Some of the Canadian artists who did attend the awards, like Sarah Mclachlan and host William Shatner, wouldn’t appeal to the preteen Drake and Beiber fan base.

Last year Drake hosted the event and much to many fan surprise, he didn’t win a Juno. However, this year has been huge for the Canadian rapper’s career. The release of his album Take Care only expanded his fan base, and his chance at taking home an award. Rap recording of the year was awarded to Drake last Sunday, however, it wasn’t presented live, and fans simply saw a still image of his album, Take Care on the screen. One would think that winning a first Juno is something to be enjoyed in person. Amber Equally disappointing Van Wort for the audience there and at home, was when Bieber’s prerecorded speech for Juno Fan Choice flashed upon the screens. Singer Carly Rae Jepsen presented the award, and there was an awkward pause before Jepsen had to inform fans that Bieber couldn’t make it to the show. Bieber recently released a new single titled Boyfriend. This single should have been performed at the Junos to show off the new song to all his adoring and loyal Canadian fans. Instead, fans got a poorly produced acceptance video that wasn’t more than a minute long. All the fame and the millions

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The new faces of 21 Jump Street Steph Malm It kind of would have been like leading us on to cut it.

Eric Mitchell They should definitely keep it.

’80s remake stays true to original despite cast changes When it was announced that a remake of the 1980s TV series 21 Jump Street was being put into production, fans of the show were excited at the premise of a big screen adaptation. The series often carried a serious tone that was directed towards a younger audience and also helped established Johnny Depp’s young career. However, when it was revealed that Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum would be the leads, whatever excitement was built vanished. The backlash was similar to that of Heath Ledger being given the role as The Joker for

The Dark Knight. That decision ultimately worked out for the Batman franchise. So did 21 Jump Street benefit from their controversial choices as well? Thankfully, the answer is yes. The main reason why the film works so well is because it keeps the core of what the old series was about – a group of younger looking officers being placed undercover in high schools and colleges – without taking itself too seriously. 21 Jump Street isn’t afraid to poke fun at itself and the genre it represents with jokes about remaking old content and selling it to people again as something new, and frequently pointing out how Tatum looks too old to be in high school. The script and the direction also put Hill and Tatum in the best position to succeed within the movie’s concept. Hill – who is often in crude and over-thetop films – is placed in his com-

fort zone throughout most of the movie, but is also asked at times to display his more serious acting chops like he did in the film Moneyball. As a result, Hill takes the forefront of the story and succeeds in carrying the film. But what truly makes 21 Jump Street what it is, was Tatum’s surprising natural comedic talents. Fans of Tatum – and those who are not – will get a chance to see him in an entirely different light as he shows off his comedic timing and delivery. It’s Tatum’s performance that helps make believable the fact that his and Hill’s characters can be best friends. On that note, the film is prone to the same faults found in over-the-top comedies. The plot is predictable and a few of

the jokes are recycled throughout the film. Fans of the original series may also be turned off from the opposite direction the movie was taken. Fortunately, 21 Kris Jump Street’s laugh-a-minCuaresma ute approach and certain cameo appearances do a fair job of remedying any possible criticisms while providing nostalgia. If you’re looking for a movie that will deliver constant laughs and make you feel younger than you really are, then 21 Jump Street is a must see. With the expectation that it may not entirely replicate the series it is based on and that it doesn’t boast a foolproof plot, audiences will walk away feeling 21 Jump Street is one of the best comedies of 2012 so far.

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Graduates take first life steps Erica Mota The Chronicle As another school year rolls by, this will be the last for many students. But after graduating, life isn’t always easy and the career that students have worked hard for won’t necessarily be waiting for them. Among the hundreds of students graduating this June is Andrew Jaglall from UOIT whose goal is to become a math teacher this fall. To help achieve these goals he has decided that he will be seeking guidance from career services. Located in the Student Services Building, Career Services helps students in need of assistance in their hunt for a job – which should be every graduate. Louise Stiles is an outreach co-ordinator at Career Services, and believes that when dealing specifically with graduates, “(Our goal is) making sure that students are job ready,” she said. They do this by helping students create flawless resumes, well-written cover letters, portfolios when necessary, and teach students how to network and source themselves. If a student is apprehensive about an interview, advisers from Career Services will conduct a mock interview for the student. They ask diverse questions geared toward the stu-

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GETTING A JOB: Students can find Career Services located in the Student Services Building. dent’s career and provide feedback on the performance. “I challenge you to bring me the perfect resume, cover letter and interview skills,” said Stiles who has yet to see this happen and doubts she ever will as there is always room for improvement.

After they feel that the student is ready, the final appointment will be a job search. Carefully selected job search engines, such as Eluta and Indeed, specialize in discovering the specific job in question. It is also important to be aggressive when job hunting. Ja-

Singers get a chance to shine in the lights Jacie Houghton The Chronicle The talented singers from Durham and UOIT were given the opportunity to win a free concert for the college starring Lights if chosen for the Open For Lights Contest. The Student Life Network hosted a competition involving 60 schools across Canada to find the best voice and award the winner a chance to open for Lights and $1,000. The top three singers from each school that received the most votes online were entered as contestants for the three-round contest, each round lasting a week. The top singers competed with each other to accumulate the most votes between the three finalists of each school. The first place contestant from each school was selected as a finalist and five celebrity judges then determined the winner.

Finishing second for Durham College, Dental Assisting student Thanida Skye, said signing up for the contest and uploading a video took her five minutes, but feared voting for students online was no easy task. Aside from the fact that many students don’t know how to use their MyCampus e-mail, Skye also said, “If they made it easier to register, more people would have voted.” Having had a late video entry to the contest, she was still able to make it into the top three for her school and took her one step closer to meeting her biggest idol. Having fought hard for first place, Skye has been singing ever since the age of three and plays guitar and piano. Having always dreamed of pursuing a career in singing, she just wants to, “sing my own songs to people and for them to know the words.” Having hoped the third

round would bump her into first place, Skye said beforehand, “If I win I’ll be really happy, and if I don’t I’ll be happy for the person that wins.” With the contest coming to an end and polls closing on March 18, the winner of the Open For Lights Contest was Annie Sumi from Nipissing University. Vice-president of Campus Life Derek Fullerton expanded on the services provided by the Student Life Network and how it directly appeals to students across the country. He said the Student Life Network, “was created in the interest of students to connect with one another. Promoting contests and events is a main function used on the website to encourage students to get involved.” Many students weren’t aware of the benefits of taking the time to vote for a contestant representing their school could have had.

glall has been relentless, applying for eight jobs thus far and has received one job offer that he has since turned down. From the experience of Melanie Roy, a 2011 DC graduate from the Practical Nursing program, being persistent paid off. Three months after graduation,

she had landed her dream job. She applied to about 15 different places over the three months, hearing back from about five or six with offers for interviews. “I got a job in both of the hospitals I wanted to work at. I am working part time at Saint Thomas Elgin general hospital as a (registered practical nurse) on surgery, and a casual RPN at London Health Sciences Centre where I work sub acute medicine and palliative care,” says Roy. These two students are examples of how hard work can pay off. If a student has questions about a career field or anything, Career Services staff welcomes students to drop by. “Preparation is key and competition is fierce,” said Stiles. This is why she, and he coworkers, continuously stress the benefits of using careers services to its fullest advantage. Students can log on to the hired portal website, that career services can help students navigate if needed, and from their they can search websites geared specifically towards the student’s specialty. On the website they also document graduate outcomes by keeping tracks of where previous students, like Roy, have ended up. They list the job titles they now have or the additional education they have taken after graduation.

Dinner with alumni Michelle Munro The Chronicle The students in the Operations Management program at Durham College will have the opportunity to network with alumni from their program April 12. Students will meet with alumni from their program to gain some insight about what they can do after graduating. It is a way for students to kickstart the job search process. Program co-ordinator Jackie Shemko said they have done something similar in the past as a reunion for the alumni. This year is the first time the event has been made to benefit graduating students. “It’s never too early to start building a network,” says Shemko. She says that the event will be motivating for students to see where people have gone from their program since graduating. Lauren Hoste is a third year Operations Management student organizing the event. She hopes students in her program can get a feel for what to expect when they finish school. Shemko and Hoste say the

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THE BOSS: Jackie Shemko, program co-ordinator for Business Operations Management. agenda is open so that the students and alumni can have as much time as possible to talk to each other. They expect to have 85 guests at the event, which includes students currently in the program, alumni and program faculty. Alumni will be representing businesses such has Bombardier, Maple Leaf Sports, Sick Children’s Hospital, Durham College and Toronto Hydro. “It’s a nice way to end the school year,” says Shemko.

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Body art has become a canvas for artists Leah Hanna The Chronicle While tattoos and piercings once turned heads, body modifications have become more of the norm than a rarity. Body modification today is mainly seen as an outlet for personal expression and has become generally more accepted, says London Slade, a tattoo artist at Shivers Ink in Oshawa. While they would once be the subjects of staring, those with body modifications now blend into the public – unless they take it to the extreme with more metal in their face than Hellraiser. Teralee Taylor, a secondyear Music Business Management student agrees, saying that even the workplace has adopted a more relaxed attitude toward tattoos and piercings. “Right now it’s easier to get a job with tattoos and piercings, much easier than it was four years ago,” says Taylor. “When I was first hired at my job in retail, my employer said to me, you know, I like your tattoos. This is why I’m hiring you.” Taylor, who has 15 tattoos, got her first when she was 14. The rest were all finished by the time she turned 18, but the

three-quarter sleeve on her left arm stands out the most. “When I was 16, I got in a car accident and smashed through a window,” says Taylor. “It was my father’s idea actually. He’s like, well, would a tattoo cover it? Well, yes it would Dad.” But Taylor says that although she enjoys the acceptance of tattoos, she remains conflicted. “There are two kinds of people who get piercings and tattoos. There are the people who love the art, and there are the people who love the attention,” says Taylor. “I liked it when I was younger and I felt more exclusive having tattoos … I have conflicting feelings between not feeling different and feeling accepted.” Taylor isn’t the only one who sees a problem with the growing acceptance of tattoos. Slade says that with the acceptance of tattoos comes the acceptance of mediocre quality. “What’s happening is that not only are tattoos becoming more acceptable,” says Slade, “but now it’s becoming more of an acceptance of crap.” Taylor agrees, saying that the over-acceptance of tattoos has led some people to not think about their tattoos and

to get them impulsively and for the lowest price. “There’s a saying in the industry that’s very true,” says Taylor. “Good work isn’t cheap, and cheap work isn’t good.” The growing popularity of body modifications has people wanting tattoos on an impulse and therefore not properly checking the cleanliness of the business, or worse, settling for a home tattoo. “Home tattooing is becoming more acceptable,” says Slade, “and then you not only have to worry about crap quality, but now you also have to worry about health control.” Home tattooing can be dangerous because it’s not always apparent whether the equipment is sterile, which can lead to infections such as hepatitis C and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacterial infection of the skin. Slade says that the risk of infection is the reason that people should try to get tattoos at reputable businesses, where they can properly disinfect their surfaces and use strictly one-time use equipment. Slade says that the number of tattoos acquired on impulse is worrying, because something that is art is being abused.

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TATTED TERALEE: Teralee Taylor, a second-year Music Business Management student, shows off her three-quarter sleeve. She has 15 tattoos. “If we keep going this route, what’s going to happen is that I’m no longer going to be a tat-

too artist,” says Slade. “I’m going to end up becoming a laser removal technician.”

Smarter accessibility needed Mobile program Keshyla Reddick The Chronicle Being denied access to places should be a thing of the past, but for students with disabilities at Durham College that’s a battle only half won. The school is accessible at first glance. What needs to be understood is that the problem isn’t if the school is accessible, but how accessible it is for those who use it. For students who depend on the school’s accessibility to make the day as hassle-free as possible, they run into a few issues. There are buttons and ramps in most places, but the tight spaces and the placement of some of the buttons have some students frustrated. “The inner door of the campus’ main entrance opens toward the automatic button, which means the person using it has to push the button and then back up to avoid getting hit by the door before making their way inside,” said Isobel Watt an Office Administration student. Those aren’t the only entrances that are difficult to get into. Heavy doors without but-

tons can be difficult to open around it can be very frustratand getting into them can also ing.” be an issue. Vice-president of Facilities “There are different sizes Management for Durham Colof mobility aids,” Ishwaree lege, Ralph Aprile, says, “We Sukraj a student studying Child are starting with places (on Youth Work and Social Support campus) that have higher priorWork, says. Getting her walker ity and working our way down into some of her the list when it classrooms can be comes time for tough. It’s about making renovations.” “The doorways Newer conare too small, and things work for the struction like the a few of the hall- people who use them Student Servicways are pretty and there’s a long es Building has narrow, “ she exbeen made fully way to go still. plained. Getting accessible with into some classautomatic slidrooms the ones ing doors at the in L Wing for exentrance and butRalph Aprile ample aren’t easy tons on the doors either, heavy doors with no them need them. buttons means that those who However, not everyone can’t get out of their chairs, re- agrees with it being fully acquire assistance from other in cessible. “The elevator is small order to enter classes. and again the button placeHaving questions for profes- ment is a problem upstairs gosors can be a problem too. ing into SALS. These problems “I can get to some profes- shouldn’t come up,” Watt says. sors offices easy enough, but Aprile during a separate getting into them is a whole dif- interview said: “We depend ferent story,” Watt says “If I can on feedback to fix some of get into them, it’s a really tight the problems some students squeeze and there isn’t room are having. It’s about making for anyone else to fit past me, things work for the people who and then I have to reverse be- use them and there’s a long way cause there is no room to turn to go still.”

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now outdated Keshyla Reddick The Chronicle Times have clearly changed. Technology has been embraced in school as a way to help students with their learning. There are many computers available for students to use. Laptops of become a bit of a norm recently. For some programs, it is mandatory for each student to have their own computer. The mobile program for Durham College and UOIT allowed students in specific programs to lease a laptop from the school that would support the software they needed. Students could also purchase the necessary software at a discounted price, but technology quickly became outdated. “Laptops for the [mobile] program would be bought in June or July, but by the time school started there would

be newer models available,” said director of Instructional Computing and Media Services Martin Harris. It seemed unreasonable for students to spend $1,000 or more to lease outdated equipment, but there were some perks to the program. Repair costs were lower and students received loaner machines while those were being repaired. Some students, however, were not happy when it came to the cost of leasing their computers. “Students were saying that they could buy better versions of the computers they had with the same software for the price they were leasing it for,” Harris said. The program will end at the end of the term. Students who have spent money while part of the program do get a deal though. “ A dollar. That’s all we’re asking for those machines if the students who are part of the program want to keep them,” Harris says.

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U-Pass sees five per cent increase Jenn Barr Chronicle Staff U-Pass riders are going to be paying five per cent more for bus rides starting this September. The fall/winter passes will increase from $70 to $73.50 and the summer passes will increase from $90 to $94.50. According to the 2012 Service and Financing Report for Durham Region Transit, over one million students used the pass in 2011. This is causing overflow on bus routes and over spending in the budget. With high volume of their riders being UOIT and DC students, Durham Region Transit has put most of their finances into enhancing the services directly relating to the campuses for the last six years. One directly is the “One Fare Anywhere” program. With an agreement with GO Transit, UPass holders can get on GO for free anywhere in Durham. Information from the 2009

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CHEAP U-PASS, HAPPY STUDENTS: Dan McClimond (left) and Jon Burgess (right) waiting for the bus outside with their U-Passes, ready to head home. survey for this program shows that almost 30 per cent, or 280, 000 people are U-Pass holders. For each holder that uses the GO bus, DRT pays a little over four dollars, creating an annual cost of about $1.1 million.

Durham Region Transit has not had an increase in bus fare since 2009, but with more students, more riders and more routes in demand, it was time for the prices to be raised. “Households have had a very

limited ability to sustain their use of transit while other basic costs are increasing and family disposable income is decreasing,” said Neil Killens, Deputy General Manager of support services in a recent e-mail.

Killens says that there hasn’t been an increase in three years because the company sees themselves as an essential service. “We determined that our customers had very little flexibility to pay more for transit in a recessionary economic climate. We shifted our focus the past couple years to holding the line on our transit fares and growing our ridership revenues where possible to assist with the cost pressures.” The U-Pass is also cheaper than most school bus passes in Ontario. Fanshawe College gives a discount for students with tuition costs, but it is much less than our discount, while Centennial College doesn’t offer their students a pass at all. The U-Pass program was created in 2006 and can be used any time during the school semesters in exchange for a mandatory fee rolled in with tuition. This gives students a discount of over 75 per cent.

Loss of student ID card, loss of transportation Sarah Crookall The Chronicle

Losing social insurance or credit cards is something you’re warned about, but you never hear caution about missing student IDs. For many students losing a campus ID is more than an inconvenience, and instead like temporarily losing the student experience. At Durham College and UOIT, a student card grants students access to facilities and services. It is the key to student exams, academic and athletics services, the student health plan and borrowing privileges. But for many students it’s the only way to get to school. The silver sticker on the front of full-time cards is a Durham Region and GO Transit U-Pass. DC and UOIT students are discounted $11.50 from the regular unrestricted student pass. However that cost is expected to increase next year. A wayside ID can also be like losing a wallet. With student meal plans and flex dollars, many students upload money to their cards. However, unlike other money cards, a student ID has no security features aside from the main photo. Campus ID co-ordinator Judy Kellar knows what it is like to be a financially needy student. In addition to working for ID services, women’s safety and the Intercollegiate Athletic Academic Success Program, which monitors the academic

progress of students involved in athletics, she was a former financial aid officer. “That’s why it’s important to report it to Aramark and they will suspend your card,” said Kellar. Aramark is the company that provides food service on campus. “(The clerk) should actually look at you and look at the picture on the card. It is illegal for someone to use their meal plan dollars for someone other than the card holder.“ She said that there is a $5,000 fine for cardholders and clerks who mishandle cards. And trying to pass a U-Pass on to another student will be unsuccessful. U-Pass stickers will self-destruct. “The stickers are made so if you try to take them off they destroy themselves, so you can’t try to put them on someone else’s card,” said Kellar. Nonetheless, lost IDs are a daily occurrence. “On a typical day we probably replace about 10 cards a day. That’s about 50 cards a day times ten, that’s $500,” she said. Nick Gomes, an employee at the ID office, said the number of IDs reprinted depends on the day. Some days the office replaces 10 cards while other days it replaces 20. “I think a lot of people lose them on the bus,” he said. While many students reprint their cards, security staff Kevin Blyth says only about one in 10 people claim items from lost and found. “Always come

to the desk if you lose something,” he said. Kellar shared the same advice, “That’s where people should go if they lose their card. Check with lost and found, which is at main security at Gordon Wiley.” According to Kellar, ID services printed 22,000 cards last year between both Durham College and UOIT. That includes a variety of cards, for part-time or nursing students, and staff. In total there are 30 different card designs. Students who lose their cards can replace them at the ID office located in room G1004. In addition to regular hours the office is open during exams and late August for students looking to beat the lines in September. The cost for an ID reprint is $10, however there is no charge for worn-out cards. At the end of the year, the unclaimed lost cards are cut up. “One year my hands were getting so sore, so I actually paid someone to cut them up for us,” said Kellar. Although the fall school year is coming to a close, a student ID card is still valuable. The UPass on full-time cards is valid until the end of May, and many businesses offer discounts with a valid student ID. But for the students that do need that piece of plastic to make it to school or work-leave prepared, otherwise you might not leave at all.

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TKE FUNDRAISER: TKE frat members, (Front L-R) Luke Princiotta, Joshua Robinson, Joshua ClaxtonOldfield, Dalton Swan, Trevor Delisle. (Back L-R) Ivan Aimufa, Kai Ajayi, Nolan Hagat, Matthew Weeks.

TKE supplies food for thought Cody Orme The Chronicle It was hard not to notice a house made of cardboard and wood in front of the Gordon Wiley building. Many students passed by and dropped change in the jar left out. Others left canned food. “We’re taking donations for students who can’t afford food,” said Ivan Aimufa, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a fraternity of students on both the Simcoe and downtown campus, who decided to start a canned food drive. “We only get two events all year through the SA,” says Joshua Claxton-Oldfield. “This is one of our events… we thought it would be a great opportunity to raise

money and awareness for the Campus Food Centre.” The other event the fraternity holds is Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, which raises awareness for the campus Women’s centre. The idea for this particular fundraiser came to the fraternity last year. After approval, it was a success. “It helped out greatly last year,” says Barb Bryan, the outreach coordinator for the Student Association. “A lot of people said they are coming back,” says Aizmufa, who spent the nights in the cardboard box house with eight other members. “People on campus don’t know about the food centre,” said Claxton-Oldfield. “If you’re not going to use it, donate,” says Bryan.

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Activism made easy with Facebook Melissa DeGasperis The Chronicle

Want to know what your boyfriend or girlfriend really did this weekend? Just check it out on Facebook or Twitter. Social media has become a source for so many people to find out a variety of information that might otherwise be unavailable to them. There are a variety of reasons why people use the Internet and social media outlets. Many use Facebook to keep in touch with friends, some even use Twitter to keep in touch with celebrities they might never meet. There are even some people who enjoy going on YouTube to catch a laugh at the latest trending video. If people are able to access all sorts of information and spread the word so easily through social media, then wouldn’t it be a good idea to spread news about causes that are worth fighting for to protect our world and the people in it? Well this seems to be the new trend online through social media. One popular cause that has gone viral through social media is Kony 2012, which focuses on the Invisible Children. This online sensation was posted onto YouTube early this March and in just a few days the video received 40,781, 302 views. Kony 2012 is about Joseph Kony from Uganda. Kony has an organization that kidnaps children and forces some of them into becoming child soldiers and others into prostitutes. The video was made to raise awareness so that everyone would be able to know who Kony is and try to stop him. Another example of a charitable cause that is spreading online is a game created by Sojo Studios that can be played on

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RAISING MONEY ON FACEBOOK: A student playing WeTopia on Facebook, a charity videogame similar to FarmVille. WeTopia lets users fuel charities with in-game money. Facebook. WeTopia is a charity-based game that allows players to have direct input into which charities they support. The game is similar to other Facebook games like CityVille and FarmVille. Keri Dizney, head of public relations at Sojo Studios referred to the company overview when describing how WeTopia is played. “WeTopia organically puts causes at the heart of the experience, giving players an enhanced reason to play. As they

build and grow their WeTopia villages, they earn currency called Joy, which they can choose to apply toward specific charitable projects in the United States and abroad, and continually track the impact of their contributions via pictures, videos and in-game messages,” the overview stated. Anna Delewski, 31, is an active Facebook and YouTube user. Along with working a fulltime job, being married and having a two-year-old son, she enjoys using social media to catch up with people and learn

about different causes. “I think social media is a great way to promote charity and awareness,” said Delewski. “It allows people from all over the world to learn about and donate to a charity they may not have known about otherwise. I think the Kony 2012 video is a perfect example of the power that social media has when it comes to how fast a message can spread, and how support for a cause pushes others to act.” Delewski is currently addicted to the Facebook game

Over 1,000 online courses at DC Jeff Budgell The Chronicle

The number of Durham College students enrolled in online courses continues to grow each year. At Durham, 7,883 students are enrolled in an online course, according to Ann-Marie Bennett, the program officer for Durham College’s Distance Education office. According to Bennett these numbers are on the rise with enrolment increasing about one per cent every year. Distance Education works though Ontario Learn, a partnership of 21 community colleges across the province which share resources and staff. If a student takes a course though Durham College’s Distance Education office, that

doesn’t necessarily mean the instructor will be from Durham. Instead the credit could come from the 21 colleges and 400 professors in the Ontario Learn program. This allows Ontario Learn to offer more than 1,100 online courses to more than 66,000 students across the province, a far cry from the 500 enrolled when Ontario Learn started in 1995. According to Ontario Learn’s annual report, Durham College is second only to Seneca in total enrolment and the first ranked host college. This means most of the courses that are taken online, through Ontario Learn, are designed, developed and delivered at Durham College, no matter where a student is in the province.

While students seem to be buying into this idea of getting credits online, others seem to have mixed reviews. “At first I found it hard to motivate myself to do the work every week. I find it easier when I have a class that I have to actually show up to every week and physically hand work in,” said Bradon Robert, a first year Marketing student who took Business Computer Applications I, through an online program. It wasn’t all bad for Robert. As the semester went on, he was able to schedule himself time to go through the lessons and hand in the work on time. “Professors are also much faster at returning emails. You never find yourself waiting very long after asking a question,” said Robert.

Brett Walker, also a first year Durham College student who is enrolled in the General Arts and Science program, took Art History online and shared similar feelings about online courses as Robert. “It was really easy to procrastinate because there were never any reminders and if you didn’t check online for a week you would be behind,” said Walker “The website was really easy to navigate and find what you needed.” He got the grade he expected. While both Walker and Robert have good and comments about online courses, it’s worth noting that according to Ontario Learn, the pass rate in spring 2010 was 74 per cent. The average pass rate for classrooms in Ontario colleges is only 65 per cent.

CityVille, and when asked if she enjoys playing the similar charity game WeTopia she said, “I really like WeTopia! It’s similar to a couple of games I’m playing now.” She also admitted to using social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook to try and get other people to play the game and help others learn more about this method of supporting charities. “I have been telling a lot of my friends about the game,” says Delewski. “People can relax, have fun and donate.”

School bus crash Michelle Munro The Chronicle

A 26-year-old Port Perry woman was air lifted to a Toronto area hospital after receiving serious lifethreatening injuries in a two-vehicle collision. The incident happened March 26 on Brock Road north in Pickering. The woman ran her car into the back of a school bus that stopped briefly at a railway crossing. Next of kin don’t want to release the woman’s identity. There were no children on the bus and the bus driver wasn’t injured.

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Financial tips when planning for school Makeeba Foster The Chronicle The consensus among financial advisers is the students who decide to attend college should learn how to budget. This essential skill will help them avoid the financial pinch during the school year. Gaining this knowledge will have positive results on ones future because of the ability to prepare for any financial circumstance. Cristine Burland, an adviser at TD Canada Trust on Simcoe Street North says: “Going to college is a financial maturing experience for many young adults. Learning how to manage money will help students avoid collecting a large sum of debt while in school.” In fact, many students are able to conveniently gain many helpful budgeting tips on their postsecondary school campus. Tatiana Flores financial adviser at Durham College says, “College students have a variety of resources to help them gain a better understanding on things like loans, credit, scholarships and grants.” Durham College has made it especially easy for students to apply for financial awards by having the option to do so online or in person. Durham students have the opportunity to fill out a student

profile located on the schools MyCampus web page. Students who fill out a student profile are automatically matched up with bursaries and awards offered through the school. Students can also find scholarships posted with conditions and deadlines. In addition, Durham College has financial advisers who are available to answer any questions students may have about budgeting their finances. Advisers are able to provide a breakdown for students of their income using tools like a budgeting sheet. This provides students with a visual on how their money is being spent. They are able to guide students on how to make the most of their income. To ensure students have a clear understanding on loans like the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) an appointment should be made to go over any questions one may have before applying.“Many students don’t know that OSAP is to be used as a secondary resource,” says Flores, adding “ Family and savings should be your primary source. OSAP is put in place just to cover the rest.” While the OSAP official website has plenty of information on how to apply for loans giving brief details on who is eligible and how to start to repay

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FINANCIAL ADVISER: Christine Burland is a TD Canada Trust adviser. She helps students plan out how to manage their money while attending post-secondary school. loans. Flores still recommends students speak with someone in the financial department. According to Flores are that advisers are able to help students appeal decisions made by OSAP that students may find unfair. Also that it is very important that students continue to read the MyCampus webpage throughout the school year to find out any new infor-

mation regarding finances. “It is impossible to send the message out to every student via email,” she said. Flores also suggest that students should talk to financial adviser at their bank. Flores also suggests that students should talk to a financial adviser at their bank provider. Burland provides many tips for college students on what

questions they should ask. She said that students should ask about different accounts offered for college students, types of credit cards that are available to students and which are the easiest to maintain while helping to establish credit while in school. She also suggested students should be proactive and aware of their financial situation.

Food for thought Sara Stoppa The Chronicle

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AFFORDABLE PRICES: Oshawa’s Salvation Army Thrift Store gives students the opportunity to buy new clothes, while attending college or university.

Looking for new clothes on a budget? Stephanie McRae The Chronicle

College fashion manifests itself quixotically in TV and movies as preppy, Ivy-leagueinspired style. But in real life, it often means in sweat pants, jeans and college sweatshirts. After all, when you’re rolling out of bed to make early classes, getting dressed up just isn’t a priority. But in many cases, early mornings are not the issue; money – well, a lack thereof – is the issue. Many students balance parttime jobs between classes and some even resort to bank loans to cover the cost of tuition. In instances like this, a ratty, old pair of jeans seems like the only option. Clothing stores like Ameri-

can Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic and Gap showcase high-end style but also highend prices, making shopping at such stores unfeasible for many college students. “I think Gap accommodates more so to adults in their 20s or 30s, or at least people who have a full-time job and some extra cash to fall back on,” says Gap Oshawa’s visual merchandising manager Ashley Colbourne. “There are a ton of stores out there that, style-wise, cater to young college students, but the prices don’t. I mean, you could pay $50 for a sweater or spend that $50 on groceries or gas.” Correspondingly, a straw poll conducted on campus revealed seven out of 10 students agree that paying $50 on a single article of clothing is just not practical for the average student.

Students are not out of luck, though. Thrift stores like It’s Worth Repeating and The Salvation Army provide much of the same style, quality and even the same brands as higher-end clothing stores, but at a fraction of the cost. “We do see young shoppers at our location,” says Vicki Wagar, Oshawa Salvation Army Thrift Store manager. “Probably more than you’d expect. Shopping in our store, or any other thrift store for that matter, allows students to save money by buying inexpensive items while still fashioning the trends.” With thrift stores as a more affordable option, students can now walk the campus with their heads held high, knowing they look great while still being able to pay off those student loans at the end of the day.

Whether students are paying for their own tuition and school supplies or worrying about homework and getting their laundry done, food can be a large priority and a large expense. On campus, it is common for many students to pick up some kind of meal or snack on the way to class. But do students think twice about how much all of the food they are buying is really setting them back? For the most part, students living on campus without a meal plan are more likely to spend their money on food. And instead of eating the fast, convenient food provided in the school such as Tim Hortons, Quiznos, or anything else from the cafeteria, students could consider doing their own grocery shopping. Residence equips every dorm room with a minikitchenette and provides facilities such as a common kitchen open 24 hours a day with full-size stoves. It creates a great opportunity for students to do a little bit of

cooking on their own. When asking students living in residence what they do, many have jobs and pay for their own groceries, and others like to buy the food available on campus. For Irma Adil, a Biological Science student, she eats some of the food on campus but mostly goes to the Shoppers Drug Mart across the street. “That’s the easiest one for us, ‘cause it’s the closest,” she says. And since she is not currently a working student, when shopping she likes to look out for items that are on sale. Therefore when looking at foods that a student might purchase throughout a week, prices of food were compared from two different stores in the campus area. In this case the Shoppers Drug Mart across the street and the Fresh Co. supermarket pared at Fresh Co., there was an $11 difference that could save a student approximately $570 a year. Therefore, it never hurts to give the cheaper item or brand a try, especially if you’re a student on a budget.

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Nutritionist makes healthy eating easy Michelle Munro The Chronicle

Durham College staff and faculty couldn’t be told enough that label reading is important to do when out grocery shopping. Sylvia Emmorey a registered holistic nutritionist at the campus health centre gave a seminar to college staff and faculty about healthy food products that should be in their cupboards and substitutions for other foods. 11 women sat in on this informative session March 22 for an hour. Mrs. Emmorey remembers she got a treat about once a week as a kid and it usually consisted of popcorn and ginger ale. Now people eat at fast food restaurants, and eat junk food like chips and chocolate once or more a day. People tend to go for these foods because they are usually cheap, easy and quick. Mrs. Emmorey helps people see the healthy alternatives and their benefits. This is the first nutritional seminar Debbie Terry in human resources has been to. She wanted went to learn about the new products that are out there

and better eating. “Yeah, she opened my eyes,” says Ms. Terry. The session in March was called healthy cupboards. Mrs. Emmorey recommends keeping pantries stocked with couscous, Kashi, oatmeal, brown rice and tortilla wraps. She said these foods help make fast and easy meals. Kashi and oatmeal can be used at any mealtime and wraps can help make left overs more interesting. She found that by lunchtime her wraps would get soggy, so she started to line her wraps with roman lettuce to hold the fillings and it fixed the problem. “I’m one of those people who has to find a way for things to work,” says Mrs. Emmorey. She kept mentioning different kinds of coconut products like coconut milk, sap, and oil. The oil can be used to make body butter and she said there is a link between coconut oil and prevent Alzheimer’s. It is one of those products that can be used for anything. A snack to keep around to help fill a person up before their next meal would be chestnuts, or a small bowl of oatmeal. Soy products aren’t good

for the body because they have been bleached and they stress out hormones in men and women. A good alternative to soymilk would be almond milk. A good way for people to transition themselves into having a holistic diet is to mix the healthy products into the traditional products so that the taste buds and mind can get used to the transition with ease. “When you have a natural product your body knows what to do with it,” says Mrs. Emmorey. Reference Librarian Trish Johns-Wilson has been to a few of Mrs. Emmorey’s nutritional seminars like basic health and holiday eating. She finds them extremely useful and there are always great tips. Mrs. Emmorey became a holistic nutritionist because of her own diet and a family history of many chronic illnesses. She has a milk allergy and intolerance that made her rethink her diet and look for food substitutions. She tries to stick to an allnatural diet, staying away from products with extra chemicals. That is the meaning of holistic. She says any health condition can be changed or improved by

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HEALTHY EATING: Sylvia Emmory speaks to Durham College staff and faculty about food substitutions. looking at a persons diet. Mrs. Emmorey works in the campus health centre and she teaches part time. She holds these nutritional seminars through out the region. She has never been asked to do seminars with students but

Awareness of all things vagina Women’s Centre raises funds with show Melissa Walker The Chronicle Each year the Women’s Centre on campus puts on a show called The Vagina Monologues to raise funds and awareness for women’s causes. This year, the play was held March 14 and 15. The charity of choice was the Durham Rape Crisis Centre that provides counselling and aid for women who have been sexually assaulted. The Vagina Monologues is a play written by Eve Ensler in 1996. It is a collection of monologues based on interviews Ensler had with 200 women. But to each woman performing, it is more -- it is an affirmation of her identity. “It’s super empowering for the women involved,” said

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STAR PERFORMANCE: Racquel Thomas, a student performing in the campus production of The Vagina Monologues. Women’s Centre co-ordinator, Barb Bryan. “It speaks to the experiences women live through.” Bryan and her cast of 14 as well as some volunteers built the show from the floor up. They made the drapes that hung behind the actresses as well as the vagina-shaped chocolates that were sold at intermission. Bryan said the show creates

awareness of what women go through. “There are people out there that don’t think that sexual violence exists, sex as a weapon of war, et cetera,” she said. The people who believe were unlikely to attend the The Vagina Monologues and Bryan said it may be preaching to the choir to some extent, but it still brings women’s issues to the forefront.

The two-hour play covered all things vagina including embarrassment, orgasms, genital mutilation, hair, thongs and gynecological visits. The actresses played women aged six to 72 and a reoccurring theme was what their vagina would wear. Their answers varied from baseball hats to diamonds. One of the actresses, Leta Malcolm, who is also a Nursing student, said she wanted to be a part of the play because she is passionate about women’s health and the first step to that is for women to acknowledge their own bodies. She said, “Women will know that they can come to me for judgment-free treatment because I am willing to go up on stage and say vagina really loudly.” Of the approximately 20 people in the audience, two were men. They were there to support a friend who was performing. One of the men, Devin Elms said, “Either it would be funny or it could be super serious and I made a bad decision.” For most of the year, the actresses are average women and students, but for these two nights, they became champions for women’s health and sexuality.

she would love to. Staff and students are able to have a oneon-one 40-minute consultation with her at her office in the health centre. She can be contacted to set up an appointment at her office or calling 905-7212000 ext. 2088.

Dancing at GM Centre Sarah Crookall The Chronicle

Oshawa will host one of the final North American shows for the Irish dancing spectacle Riverdance, at the General Motors Centre April 23. After 16 years of entertaining, the high-energy performance will end its North American tour. However, that doesn’t mean the group will hang up its dancing shoes. The group will see new audiences in Asia, South America and Africa. Riverdance has bedazzled audiences and gained popularity with its quirky Irish costumes, and stomping stamina. “We’ve already sold about 2, 000 tickets,” stated a GM Centre spokesperson. The final Canadian tour kicked-off in Sault Ste. Marie March 28, and will end in Sydney, N.S., June 10 of this year.

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Improving interview skills Sara Stoppa The Chronicle

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IT’S A RIOT: UOIT rower Christie Attwood (left) guests on Sports Talk hosted by Alex Martinez (right), first-year Journalism student at Durham College.

The Riot created by students for students Jesse Lyle

“It was all student-driven, it was all their goal.” The station was originally student-run until McPherson was brought in to raise Riot to where it is, but according to McPherson the Student Association had always been in control and only on a few occasions participated in its operation. McPherson said the SA had

“Our program came up with the idea and put it in place,” says McPherson. “I’m not sure Riot Radio has evolved trewhat the level of involvement is mendously in the years it’s now. I’m sure it’s reasonable.” been active, and one man has With the way technolbeen instrumental in taking it ogy is evolving and the media to where it is now. landscape always changing, Iain McPherson, a professor McPherson believes that Riot in the Music Business Program, Radio should be doing all the was the station manager for a things students are doing. few years and was “It’s designed tasked with the to be a student concept of taking voice,” says There’s good people involved. Smart people. It’s McPherson. “It Riot to a new level a matter of whether or not they can make it hapof radio. should be speakpen. McPherson ing to you on all the mediums that took over as stawe communicate. tion manager Iain McPherson It should be an from Kris Dickapp on your phone.” erson, a Music Business grad. input anytime they wanted. McPherson’s concept was His role was to take the sta- “They didn’t really pay attention from where Dickerson had tion to it.” The original home that it was not going to be a traraised it to and make it more of Riot was in the Student As- ditional radio station anymore. professional. Having an ex- sociation building, but they “I wanted anyone to be able tensive background in radio, were kicked out due to spacing to contribute to it so that we McPherson knew the environ- issues and moved to a room in could mould and change it on a moment-by-moment basis,” ment and facilities Riot would the Marketplace. need. The Music Business Pro- said McPherson. “There’s good “The goal has always been gram was always an integral people involved. Smart people. to be the voice of the students,” part of Riot Radio as Music It’s a matter of whether or not said McPherson. Business students staffed it. they can make it happen.” The Chronicle

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“You’ve got a job interview. Now What?” Many students apply for college or university entering a program with a goal of having a career in that field. For the students graduating this year, they are ready to reach that goal. But before the job, comes the interview. At the Career Services Interview Skills Lunch and Learn: “You’ve Got An Interview, Now What?” held March 26 in the Student Services Building. Some students in different programs said they wanted to know what to do in an interview, either because it’s been many years since their last interview, they wanted to learn how to better present themselves, or because they wanted to know what potential employers are looking for. First Generation Student coordinator Lucy Romao Vandepol and career adviser Anna De Grauwe were there to talk to students about interview skills, giving tips on what to do before, during and after an interview. As they say, when preparing for an interview it is helpful to be prepared usually a day or two in advance. Ways to prepare are to research the company or job position in order to be familiar with that specific job. Prepare and revise a resume. Show up 10 to 15 minutes early and dress professionally in clean, presentable clothes avoiding jeans, open shoes and any type of perfumes. For women, if wearing a skirt, make sure that it sits at the knee and to wear tights or nylons underneath. Most importantly, stay away from the colour red. As De Grauwe says, “It’s aggressive.”

Furthermore as an interview candidate, “You need to be your absolute shining professional self,” says De Grauwe. This is why many students when preparing for an interview rehearse questions and answers. Since employers are looking for how well people think on their feet and how they react to certain situations, De Grauwe also says: “You need to practice out loud, so when you generate a list of questions…say the question out loud, lock yourself in your bedroom at home and talk out loud. Don’t write out your answer, don’t think about what you would say, you’ve got your voice. After all practice makes perfect but during the actual interview there are other things to worry about, like giving a great first impression, by making eye contact, offering a firm handshake and maintaining proper posture.” According to De Grauwe the biggest mistake that people make in interviews is not listening well enough. If something is misunderstood, it’s best to ask for clarification rather than getting the person to repeat what they said. The follow-up is also important because the employer’s decision of who to hire could easily be swayed by receiving a thank you letter, usually within 24 hours. This is where one has the opportunity to reflect on the interview and to say anything that was forgotten. Also, remind the employer about the self-confidence and interest that was presented. De Grauwe also says, “If you don’t get the job, ask for feedback.” There is nothing wrong with knowing what skills need to be improved in order to do better for the next interview.

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No meat is no problem for vegetarians Leila Kiani The Chronicle Interested in becoming a vegetarian? The Vegetarian Association of Durham can help get anyone started on their journey. Sally Grande, founder of the Durham group, has been vegetarian for 42 years and provides some insight. Although people choose to become vegetarian for ethical and environmental reasons, one of the main reasons is health. Health benefits include no arterial plaque, better circulation, prevention of arthritis and heart disease. Many wonder how it is possible to get all the nutrients the body needs from being a vegetarian than from simply eating a big juicy steak. The solution is substitution. “Everything has protein as long as you’re eating a variety of things,” said Grande. In addition, if people have a meat meal and finish off with dessert, the sugar pushes everything out quickly and they

do not retain the nutrients. “In North America, our problem isn’t getting enough, it’s retaining enough,” she said. Because meat doesn’t digest well, a substitution in iron and calcium includes eating vegetables such as kale, collards, beets and spinach. “If you’re having spinach and you put orange juice in it, the citrus helps you digest and extract the iron,” said Grande. While battling a serious illness with a tumor by her brain stem, Grande was told she had only two months to live. Soon after, she went out, obtained a personal trainer, and became a vegan. She has been a vegan for five years and believes the change has been a key to her healing. The differences between the two are vegetarians do not eat meat, but do eat animal – based products, while vegans do not ingest anything from an animal. Grande says to try making scrambled eggs with tofu. Just add turmeric for colour, and garlic for flavour. “If you do it right, the tran-

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OSHAWA: Emma Kiani shops at Loblaws Superstore, which has many choices for vegetarians and vegans. sition will help you gain more energy and become lighter,” she said. Grande also says the population of vegetarianism and veganism has grown drastically and is about 50 per cent of Durham’s population. “As our society becomes more multicultural, we have people bringing vegetarian history and ethnic cuisine.” Ruchi Gaur, a UOIT student studying for her bachelor of education, has been a vegetarian for seven years and made the decision at 18. “I started doing a lot of research on how meat is processed and how animal farms are run.

I wanted to see how I got my meat,” she said. She finds there are misconceptions about being a vegetarian though. “People think that I’m a vegetarian for religious purposes, but it was a decision I made for myself,” she said. Gaur drinks protein shakes and eats eggs everyday. She also gains her nutrients by eating soy, nuts and seeds. “I do eat a lot of soy products for protein.” She says anyone who wants to become a vegetarian should take the time to know what kind of food to eat in order to replace meat. “The positive thing is I feel

like I’m not contributing to how animals are treated,” she said. The Jasmine Garden is the only vegetarian restaurant in Durham, but even still, Grande and Gaur always find a good vegetarian meal on any menu in Oshawa. “I don’t regret it, I won’t go back,” said Gaur. The Vegetarian Association holds different events every month, which include dinner meetings, hikes, farm trips, movie nights and lectures with guest speakers. Durham held its first Vegetarian Festival in 2009, with only 1,000 people expected, but numbers increased to nearly 5,000.

Clarington puppy mill shut down Leah Daize The Chronicle

More than 30 dogs were seized from a puppy mill in Clarington March 22, all of which are current prospects for good homes. The dogs were taken to the Durham Region Humane Society in Whitby for treatment because of the severe neglect they faced. Ruby Richards, Durham Region Humane Society’s animal health co-ordinator, says that in her 17 years’ experience, this has been the largest seizure. The shelter’s investigative officer received a tip in conjunction with Clarington Animal Services, obtained a search warrant and, “found the animals living in horrific conditions.” The dogs range from nine weeks to four years old, and the Humane Society has since received more than 100 applications for animals. “Most of the dogs, other than being matted and covered in feces and urine, were fed, hydrated, and there weren’t any major underlying medical conditions,” said Richards.

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WHITBY: Puppies wait at Durham Region Humane Society for new homes. Richards did the triage for the animals upon arrival at the shelter. She was the first person to see the dogs and determine what type of care was needed. Five local grooming salons donated services for the abused animals. At Shirley’s K9 Klippery, in Whitby, Nicole Landry, a groomer, has been working there for a year-and-a-half. This was her first experience

with an animal seizure. “We did six or seven dogs. We were expecting all of them, but other groomers came through,” Landry says of the services provided. “When they came in, they were just in rough shape. Their fur was so matted with poo, we had no choice but to shave them bald – and even then they still stunk. “There was one schnauzer

we did on the table over by the window, and he just stared out the window, as if he’d never seen daylight.” Richards said that over the past week, there have been hundreds of people coming through the animal shelter to get a glimpse at the K-9 refugees. She also says the media is to thank for the applications, as

the shelter is not big enough to house the new additions, however, they do not release the dogs to just anyone. “If the applicant isn’t fit for the dog, we simply won’t allow them to take the dog. For example, with these 31 dogs, they’re not house broken, they’re not leash trained, they’re terrified of people because they haven’t had a social life. They’ve lived their entire lives in cages, so everything scares them. “When you’re dealing with situations like that, a number of the applicants have just seen a cute dog on TV, but they may not be prepared to deal with a three-year-old dog that isn’t house broken. We really have to explain that this is going to be a lot of work.” Along with donations from grooming salons are veterinary services. Seventeen of the 31 dogs are already scheduled for spay and neutering procedures. Richards says that, “When you’re looking at $200 per dog, that’s a big help.” It will cost approved applicants $266 for the adoption fee, and the dogs will come dewormed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped.

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The city that continues to grow Manjula Selvarajah The Chronacle Laura Vaillancourt peers through a book with pictures from 1912 of her great-grandfather John Ashby, who was the superintendent of Oshawa’s first utility company. Her husband Ron Wilson, is the owner of the Doug Wilson Clothing company, a high-end men’s clothing store that has been an Oshawa mainstay since the 1960s. She remembers when the streets of Oshawa were teeming with people, and when the foot traffic started waning. Vaillancourt and other community leaders are optimistic about the future of downtown Oshawa as they navigate the process of revitalization, celebrate the positives and grapple with the negatives. She attributes the decrease in foot traffic to a few things, beyond changes in the automotive industry. These include the departure of the downtown movie theatres, the closing of the mall downtown, GM’s move from the downtown core to the wetlands at the edge of the city. The Province of Ontario has designated Oshawa as one of

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CHANGING TIMES: Laura Vaillancourt speaks of Oshawa’s history and changes. 25 urban growth centres, under the authority of the 2005 Places to Grow Act. In layman’s terms, it means there is a desire at the provincial level to facilitate the revitalization of downtown Oshawa through policies and infrastructure investments, should funding be available. Mayor John Henry of Oshawa thinks the designation facilitates partnership, but has not yet seen any funds on the table. He and council members, instead, follow the city’s Community Adjustment and Sustainability Strategy docu-

ment, as they continue to work on transformation. A document unanimously endorsed by council, it outlines five sectors of focus for growth including sustainable energy, automotive, information technology, bioscience and agriculture, health and wellness. The document serves as a guide for evaluating projects they review. “If something covers one of these pillars, we may not do it…if something covers all of the pillars, we should endorse it,” he said. He is proud of the trans-

formations the downtown has already undergone. “We have over 50 restaurants, 1,000 students downtown, the GM Centre and the Regent Theatre,” he said. “The Costco project may have taken 2 ½ to three years, instead it took 13 months from start to finish, “ he said. “We made it work, so we got the construction jobs and the spinoff jobs.” Dave Peppiatt , founding director at The Refuge, a Durham shelter for homeless and street youth, is happy about the eco-

nomic growth and the effort to bring people back into the downtown core, but wants to make sure that social issues are not being swept under a rug. “There should not be a four to six-year waiting list for housing,” he said. “It’s gotten worse over the years.” He sees two different groups of people rubbing shoulders in the city and the potential problems that interaction causes. “People come down, want to have dinner at a nice restaurant, and here is a guy outside begging,” he said. “These problems won’t go away. We need to address the social problems.” The Refuge depends on the generosity of concerned Durham residents to support their efforts, something he terms as coming from Oshawa’s culture of social responsibility. Peppiatt would like to see that culture of social responsibility widen and deepen. Dr. Tim McTiernan, president of UOIT, says students can make a contribution here, above just bringing increased foot traffic to the city. “Our social scientists are involved in community organizations, they are involved in studies that look at community development, community empowerment,” he said.

Alzheimer’s only gets worse Sara Stoppa The Chronicle It’s amazing how so much can change over time. Being used to a well-maintained and clean house, later to find out that it has turned into a house with crumbs on the floor and grime in the sink. It’s scary to suddenly forget the things one used to do and enjoy. But it’s even scarier to see someone else forget those things. Sadly, Alzheimer’s is a disease that only gets worse. For Janet McGarry, a registered nurse at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, has dealt with many patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. “Some patients can be quite volatile, very restless, very inappropriate with their speech, angry, physically violent towards the end,” she says. “Very paranoid, you know they’ll say things like: ‘You’re here to kill me! Don’t touch me! Don’t you come near me!’ Like very resistant, they’re scared, just terrified.” Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired.

It eventually affects all aspects of a person’s life, how he or she thinks and acts throughout daily activities to a point where it changes that friend, family member, or loved one. In the early stages of the disease a person may not necessarily act in a violent or different way at all. They certainly have the capacity to maintain a happy life. However, in the later stages of the disease, McGarry says it is likely a person with Alzheimer’s will act out and become violent. That person may also begin to struggle with daily functions. Even figuring out how to eat and use the washroom will be a daily struggle. Therefore as a caregiver, family member or close friend, it is important to stay positive by knowing that there are many other families going through the same experiences and are ready to share support, says Robin Jackson the First Link coordinator at Alzheimer’s Society in Durham. According to Jackson, the best thing to do is to contact their office. They have support groups and many education sessions starting from the early stage right through to the late stages.

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ONTARIO SHORES STAFF: Paula Arscott (left) and Jennifer Clark stand in front of their office.

The shores of mental health Chris Willis The Chronicle Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario with spectacular views and parkland in Whitby, Ontario Shores. Not everyone knows what Ontario Shores is or that the foundation is located in Ontario Shores itself. The full title is Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and it is a psychiatric hospital’s. “The hospital, their board of directors and the senior management team knew when the hospital became a public hospital in 2006 that they would want to establish a fundraising arm for the hospital so that they could receive donations that would support things that

aren’t funded by the grant they get from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care,” said Jennifer Clark the outgoing executive director who has been part of the foundation since 2009. The three founding directors of the Foundation were Brian Hart, Sharon Baker and Glenna Raymond, CEO of Ontario Shores Raymond joined Ontario Shores in December 2005 and was the main person involved with making Ontario Shores a public stand-alone hospital. Raymond has more than 20 years’ experience as a leader. She was involved with the Scarborough hospital and has been an instructor and board chair at Centennial College. Raymond has also consulted with hospitals in the United States and China.

There are three main areas that the foundation calls fundraising pillars to which people can direct their gifts. The first pillar is innovation, research and education, the second is raising awareness and the third is environment. Paula Arscott, who has been part of the foundation since 2009, will be taking over Clark’s role as temporary executive director until a full-time director can be found. “We have a little bit of a challenge with the stigma,” said Arscott about the foundation being affiliated with a psychiatric hospital. But she said once people are educated it helps. It’s just finding the time to do that. The foundation has to become a self-sustaining organization and expect to be able to do this in two years.

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Students so glad for SoMAD awards Jessica Rahman and Sarah Crookall The Chronicle

The SoMad Awards was a big success for the Society of Media, Art and Design. Thanks to the MAD society, the work presented by Durham College media art and design students was rewarded with a year-end ceremony. The aim of the event was to display students’ work and get them reaching out to industries. Industry professionals such as people from the Discovery Channel and CBC judged the submissions of the MAD students. “There is so much creativity in media, art and design at Durham College there needed to be some kind of award show or showcase,” said Shelly Kowalski, the director of events for the MAD society and first-year Digital Photography student. Kowalski sees the creativity of DC students first-hand working in the equipment sign-out room at L120. The idea for the awards show came from a similar event at Ryerson, where she previously attended for radio and television arts. “Anytime I saw someone come in with good work I told them that they should definitely submit work,” she said.Student submissions

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STUDENTS GETTING AWARDED (from left) Ferenic Carbarle and Mirjana Djuric getting awards for the best short film at SoMad Awards from Greg Murphy, dean of Media, Art and Design on March 27. were shown on stage as finalists were awarded with certificates for first, second and third place in each category. The categories reflect the 16 programs under the MAD society. Category winners were: Ryan Gagne-Aaldacchin for best animated short, Jessica Gibbons for 3D modelling and concept art, Alex Christiani for best composited piece, drawing and painting, Ferenc Cabarle for best short film, Colleen Campbell for web design, Vicki Delaplante for page design and best logo, Chris Simon for advertising, Kristine Macpherson for commercial photography, Kathleen Hepworth for photojournalism, Mirjana Djuric for best feature story, and news

story and Ana Pautassi for best broadcast story. “It gives you a confidence boost,” said third-year Animation student Jessica Gibbons who won best 3D modelling piece and best concept art, along with three other awards. “I’m actually surprised,” she said. “It’ll be good for my resume.” Being around industry professionals was a good feeling for Visual Effects and Digital Cinema student, Alex Christiani. “I hope to hear from them,” he said. Christiani took home four awards, including first place for best drawing, painting and composited piece. Greg Murphy, dean of MAD, thought the event was a great idea because it gives people

a chance to see each other’s work. Students can talk about their work with friends because during school only teachers see their work.“Any time a student puts their work into public, it gets to live on it’s own,” he said. These kinds of events start people’s careers. “They have to be brave enough to show their work.” Dean Murphy was proud that people took initiative to come to the event although it is a busy time of the year. Melissa Wang, a member from the society of MAD and Animation student said thatobtaining funding was tough, but the Student Association helped a lot. The eventcost $4,000.

Aramark also helped by supplying food.Wang said, “This is the first time our society has been noticed and we hope to have more societies next year.” “I think the work was awesome, it was nice to sit back and watch everybody’s work and just clap. It’s a huge relief that it was a success,” said Kayleigh Johnston, director of communications and advertising. “It went very smoothly which is really nice,” said Kowalski, who was happy with the turnout of the awards ceremony. In the coming years she says that the society will need more members. “I think that people should just try and get involved next year,” she said with a smile.

Are two SAs better than one? MAD students get creative at SoMAD Joe Cotrona Chronicle Staff

Is taking on the responsibility of every student in two schools too much for one person to handle? This is the position that Rachel Calvelli finds herself in as she begins her tenure as the Durham College and UOIT Student Association president. The SA president is responsible for every decision made that affects students. She is also a role model for atudents and a leader for new students to folow. What some would like to know is whether Durham College and UOIT would be best served if each school had its own Student Association and president.A straw poll was conducted on campus to reveal how students and visitors feel about a separate student association.The question was: “Do students believe that both the college and university should have their own Student Association, or is it more beneficial to keep the SA unified?” The results are based on the answers of five men and five women who are connected to Durham College and UOIT in any way, which included students, visitors, and family members of students. Jake Glover, a Durham College stu-

dent in the Foundations in Art and Design program says there are advantages to having separate Student Associations for each school. He said if the SA president of Durham College was also a Durham College student, she would be able to help the student body more because she would be more familiar with the school and its problems. He also said having separate student associations would provide both schools with equal funding that they could spend as they pleased instead of sharing it with the other school. However, while a few students made these arguments, the result of the poll was mostly in favour of having a unified Student Association. Former SA president and Durham College student and now a councillor for the City of Oshawa, Amy England, said a unified Student Association would benefit both schools. “I believe that there’s power in a joint Student Association,” said England. She made a few arguments contradict the ones made by some Durham College students. She said that if there was separate funding for two student associations, it would decrease the amount of money available to each school. In the

current Student Association, the money is divided in a way where the school that needs the most gets the most. With separate student associations, the schools would get the same decreased amount of funding regardless of the financial situation or need. She also explained how it is easier to have one SA president making decisions for both schools. If two presidents were making decisions, conflict would arise during discussions with the schools. Englandsaid conflict between the two SA presidents would hurt the entire student population in the long run. Recently elected, Calvelli also says a united Student Association is the best way for Durham College and UOIT to go. She said the most important thing about a unified Student Association is the way it keeps the college and university connected, something that cannot be found anywhere else. “I think it’s good to have one Student Association,” said Calvelli. “It unifies the campuses and promotes unity between the schools.” She also said that it would be easier for students in both schools to speak to one SA president as opposed to two separate people.

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Many awards were given out to students at the First Annual SoMad Awards,organized by Shelly Kowalski,director of events for the society of Media, Art and Design.Kowalski is a Digital Photography student at Durham College. She was used to having events similar to the SoMad Awards when she attended Ryerson. When she started at Durham, she noticed that the school of Media, Art and Design didn’t get much ttention and that is when she came up with the idea for the SoMad Awards. Kowanski mentioned the only obstacle was this was the first year,and she had to get people interested in submitting their work for the event. She encouraged students by telling them to submit their work.She was proud of the end result. “It turned out as planned and everything went smoothly, it’s definitely what I expected,” “It’s a big success for the students of MAD to display their work, she said that the students who won the awards feel more confident with the work they do because it gave them an outlet to showcase creativity and having industry professionals look

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SHELLY KOWALSKI, director of events School of Media, Art & Design. at their work made them even more confident. Kowalski said there were lots of last minute submissions which made her happy, people were participating. She was able to look through all the submissions which she thought was an interesting experience because of all the creative work.“It was a great turn-out, it was small because of our big gym but it’s definitely good for our school,” Kowalski said. Kowalski mentioned,there will be another SoMad Awards next year. “There will absolutely be a bigger turnout next year because of the popularity this year,” she said.

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High school doesn’t always prep you Jesse Harrison-Kish The Chronicle

High school may be tough for some, or easy for others, but it has one major issue that goes unnoticed by many. High school does not necessarily prepare students for college. Through all the trials and tribulations, the long nights and hard days for typical high school students, many are not prepared in the slightest for what is to come once they graduate. “A lot of students are held by the hand all the way through school, and they are pushed all the way through high school, because the high schools are under the gun to graduate people, and they do them a disservice because they come into programs and its like being hit by a truck.” says Maureen Green, The Student Liaison of the science department at Durham College. One of the major problems for first year college students is the instantaneous freedom they gain when they start their year. Because many students are 18 years old and older, there develops a privacy issue that limits what professors are able to do. Unlike high school, professors are don’t call home to inform parents of low marks or even failing grades. They cannot call to say to a parent that a student is not attending classes. For the majority of students, there is no one to push them. “I used to call students at

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OPEN HOUSE: Student liaison Kerry Doyle-Brownell welcomes new students. home, but they would never be home, and then the parents would be wondering what’s the problem, what’s the problem?” said Green. “So now I send them emails saying their professor is concerned about a lack of attendance and everything, if they don’t respond I send it to their personal email, and if they don’t respond to that, you know there’s only so much handholding you can do.” As Green states, every teacher has a course outline that they need to follow in order to teach all aspects of the course, and if they do not follow that, things may get left out.

Course outlines lay out when assignments are due, and these deadlines are to be followed in order to prepare students for their careers. The problem lies in students not adhering to these deadlines, not completing assignments on time, and handing them in, says Green. Unlike high school teachers, college professors are not as lenient, nor do they hound students to make sure things are submitted. Green has heard it all, “Often when they come to my office and tell me that they have a low mark, I ask whether they handed in their assignments, were they there for

The sun will be shining now for the taxpayers in Ontario Stephanie McRae The Chronicle

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – at least for Ontario’s taxpayers. The Ontario government released its annual Public Sector Salary Disclosure, commonly known as the Sunshine List, March 23. The list discloses the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in 2011, and the sun is sure shining for many public-sector employees in Ontario. According to the list, 78,901 teachers, doctors, politicians and administrators all take home six-figure salaries, up from 71,478 people last year. Durham’s top earners include medical and administrative staff at Lakeridge Health Corporation and Rouge Valley Health System, senior staff at local municipalities, police officers and staff at local school boards,

Durham College and UOIT. Durham College president Don Lovisa earned $277,323 last year, a $7,697 increase from 2010 while current UOIT president Tim McTiernan made $160,331. Former UOIT president Ron Bordessa brought home $340,476 last year, a $10,602 increase from 2010, which earned him the rank of eighth highest paid college or university president in the province. But who took the number one spot? York University’s president Mamdouh Shoukri raked in a whopping $479,262 last year with Humber College’s own John Davies pulling in $427,915 and Seneca College’s David Agnew earning $395,360 to round out the top three. “I think it’s pretty interesting,” says UOIT Communications student Ariana Spencer. “I just think it’s interesting to see what some of our professors are making, and everyone else that our tax dollars affect. Some of the numbers on the list are pretty outrageous.”

If the numbers seem relatively lofty, it may be because Ontario’s shiny Sunshine club grew by 10 per cent this past year. Of that, approximately 7,700 Ontario Power Generation workers made $100,000 or more in 2011, forming the leading group of workers from a single company on the list. However, pensions, bonuses and other non-taxable benefits are not included in the salaries on the list, which means most of those listed get extra financial benefits that don’t have to be accounted for. “Who are we to judge whether someone’s job is warranted the amount of money they’re making?” Durham College’s Business Marketing student David Adnum comments. “In my mind, many teachers, hospital workers, police officers probably deserve the money they’re making. They’re helping the public in a big way, and I think that is how we need to look at the Sunshine List.”

their test and quizzes, and they say, ‘No, I didn’t hand in my assignment, I have them, but I didn’t hand them in.’ Well why not? ‘I don’t know, I just never really thought about it.’ They don’t think it’s important to hand them in.” Students go to their liaison all of the time, saying that the workload is more than they expected, and the end result is these students have to drop classes in order to keep up, says Green. This results in the students falling behind and having to take courses the following year, which results in a domino effect, leading to the student falling behind.

Student liaison for the Media, Art and Design, Kerry Doyle-Brownell, says, “I have students coming to me saying that the course load is too much. Part of that is the time management piece. It’s a big shock going from high school to college, with the number of courses, and the amount expected of you. So if you are not prepared, time managing, and prioritizing, you fall behind very quickly and a lot of times you can’t get caught up.” Once students reach this stage, it becomes even more difficult for them to adapt. There is under preparedness in terms of time management, as well as getting assignments in on time. “There seems to be a disconnect “and maybe it’s because there is less structure. You know you have your classes; you show up, no one is monitoring you because you are considered an adult,” said Doyle-Brownell. So where does the fault lie? According to Doyle-Brownell, everything comes back on the students. It is their responsibility to do the work, get help if they need it and research their courses ahead of time. In the case of what high schools can do to help the situation, she said, “I think if they can, in the latter years of high school, maybe start cutting those strings of coaching, still being supportive, but at the same time have deadline as a deadline.

E-books lift some weight off your back Jenn Barr The Chronicle

Students coming to campus next fall might feel lighter backpacks than students in the past. The move to e-books, not textbooks, has increased over the last few years, giving students more diversity in their learning. An e-book is short for electronic book, meaning that a thick textbook is now a few megabytes of space on a computer, iPad, or e-reader. It not only weighs less, but it’s more convenient for the tech-savvy generation. With technology at Durham College and UOIT, such as computers and cameras, in a regular use by some students, textbooks should become a part of that too. “There has been a slight decrease in textbooks,” said Jenni-Lynn Head, a

bookkeeper at the Book Store. It’s not just at school that e-books are being used. According to published reports of Amazon.com, e-books sold more than paper books during the second quarter of their financial year. Some teachers have been giving their students an option for courses. If they don’t want a textbook, some teachers have ordered the e-book version for students. Amber James, a student in the Business and Administration Accounting program at Durham College, said she had the option for her Consumer Behaviour class. “The e-book is cheaper and it’s more convenient and it’s easier to carry around,” said James Head added, “A biology e-Book that is $113 could help a student save on a $200 textbook, for example.”

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Classes spiced up Sarah Crookall The Chronicle There’s a new field in town. Coming to Durham College in September is a program aimed at cultivating the local food market. “Whether there’s a recession or whether the economy is good, people eat,” said program developer Ross Stevenson. “You think food, you think jobs.” Being a farmer himself and raising award-winning cattle, Stevenson knows the value of local foods. As challenges in health and economy change, so do people’s needs. The goal of Artisan Agriculture is to stimulate these sectors and drive tourism. Program dean Susan Todd explained that a focus on local foods means less transportation and lower cost. She said, “(The program) supports our local people who live here, our local businesses and helps give them a new labour force.” However, Stevenson explained half the challenge in re

cruiting young students is getting them to understand what Artisan Agriculture is and its value. “Artisan just means you’re doing something with your hands,” he said. He added that similar to artisan cheeses or breads, the art is in its handson nature. The two-year diploma will be the only one in Ontario which benefits students because the GTA is the largest agricultural area in North America next only to Chicago. “We have a large agricultural area here,” said Todd, adding that Durham is well known for its apples. Students will study subjects from food chemistry and safety to Canadian business. There is also an oils, herbs and spices class where students can create their own flavourings. Working alongside Horticulture students, Artisan Agriculture students will experience the new partnership with Parkwood as well as at local farms and green houses. They will get out in the field- literally, and complete

100 hours of placement. “They will get to make connections with these employers...It’s all a very good winwin,” she said. What separates this program from other agricultural diplomas is its use of design. Students will experiment with foods to create new and different flavours. “We’ll take veggies and raspberries and the students can come up with something of their own,” said Stevenson. Additional benefits reaped from the course will include employment opportunities within food companies, food inspection and greenhouse operations. While students think culinary when they think about food jobs, they don’t think about working for companies like Kellogg’s or Weston’s, said Stevenson. Although Artisan Agriculture is a new science, Stevenson said that the food and health industries are tightly connected, and students interested in health should also consider this program.

Love for cultural diversity Marielle Boutin

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While the highlight of March might be St. Patrick’s Day, here at Durham College and UOIT we can count the sixth annual Pangaea show among the celebrations. The free event, which occurred March 22, was open to everyone and gave students and visitors the opportunity to indulge in the campus’s ethnic diversity through song, dance and theatre. This year, the Student Association set up booths in the Gordon Willey Pit to attract attention to the show as well as give a tease of what to expect by briefly explaining the various cultures leading up to the event. Derek Fullerton, SA vicepresident of Campus Life, has been spearheading the show since the beginning of the year and is looked at as a sort of manager of the event by coordinating the operation for all the people involved. Although Fullerton hasn’t been involved with the show in previous years, nor has he ever seen the show, he relied on past shows and how they were set up to ensure its success. “We want to continue what was successful and kind of just build off of it,” he said. While Fullerton has put a lot of work into the show, other Student Association members and volunteers also worked tirelessly to make it a success,

er, the pub manager, the vice-president of UOIT and the diversity officer. However, it isn’t all work for Fullerton as he simply enjoyed the process and learned about the various cultures on campus. “There’s just so much diversity on our campus. There’s all this song and dance and you see all the auditions come in and you think this will be a lot of fun. I get more excited the more I get to see everything that’s going to happen,” he said prior to the event. Although cultural diversity is a theme in itself, this year the Student Association decided to delve a little deeper into the significance of the different cultures on a national spectrum. Michelle Lee, the new vicepresident of Campus Clubs, worked alongside Fullerton and the marketing team to make the most out of the overall look of the show. “We’re using community inspiration. We do acknowledge a lot of students who are a part of their own cultural community so we kind of use it to grab some inspiration and ideas,” she said. Ideas of course wouldn’t be hard to find as the community is filled with various cultures. According to Stats Canada, visible minorities are expected to account for 32 per cent of the Canadian population by 2031. Lee also indicated that the Student Association would in-

tegrate a specific theme into the overall finished product of the show drawing mainly on how culture is acknowledged on a national scale. “We have a culture as well and our culture is being openminded and accepting of all these different nationalities and cultural uniqueness as a whole. So our whole theme this year is going to be taking a journey, as corny as that sounds,” she continued. This journey tied together all of the diversity, according to Lee, as she referred to Canada being something of a watering hole where diversity gathers. “It may have been years ago, but at one point we were still a super-continent and as Canadians we seem to have carried that theme all throughout the years of acceptance and acknowledging we’re all still humans,” she boasted, mentioning that Pangaea really just boils down to a “One Love” aspect. This sense of acceptance is an important one, according to Lee, as the main objective was to make students know that they can relate and she explained that students should be able to feel accepted into any group even if they don’t share the ethnicity. Although many campuses might host similar shows and festivals, Pangaea has remained local since it started. However, this isn’t to say that the possibility of expansion isn’t possible.

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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: Dean of the School of Science and Engineering Technology, Susan Todd shows off the new toy donated to the program.

Technology student goes drum and bass Melissa Creasy Alexander The Chronicle

He’s a second year Mechanical Engineering Technology student, but that’s not to say his passions don’t surpass that of cars and engines. Matthew Barnes, 20 yearsold, has recently been signed to British record label Chillax Trax, for his drum and bass music, a style of electronic music characterized by fast breakbeats and heavy subbass and bass lines. Barnes, also known as Sundown in the drum and bass world, has been in love with the genre since he was first introduced to it in 2002 and shortly after began his involvement with drum and bass. “At that point I remember dreaming of being signed onto the biggest drum and bass labels. The music sort of started to be an obsession,” Barnes said. Artists such as Ed Rush and Optical, Ram Trilogy and Logistics have played a huge role in influencing Barnes. However a great deal of his inspiration comes from his cousin, who first introduced him to the music style.“I don’t think he even knows it. Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today with the music. He even introduced me to the genre,” Barnes

said. However, it was his music profile on Soundcloud, a site that allows musicians to post their music for free, that caught the attention of Chillax Trax founder and former Filth.FM show host, LN4 also known as Matthew Marshall. Barnes prides himself on the vibrancy within his songs. Seeing that newer drum and bass artists typically follow a specific formula, Barnes focus on drum changeups and breaks in songs, with at least one melodic variation of the riff. Currently, Barnes is working on his tune The Chase expected to be released Oct. 1. “He is also working on a remix for me on the Jason Gallimore/Existense release, A Deeper Blue out Aug. 1,” says Marshall. As for the record label, they opened their doors in August and their first release was Dec. 1. Currently there are 12 different artists signed from around the world, including, Canada, Finland and the United Kingdom. Marshall is always on the look for new talent to join the label and says for aspiring artists to make it in this industry it takes, “100 per cent confidence and 100 per cent belief in yourself. The moment you crack is the moment you should give up.”

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Study in Ireland Courtney Morin The Chronicle Durham College gave the warmest of welcomes to the Irish in celebration of a new program offering Canadian students the chance to study in Ireland as part of their postsecondary education. The panel of Irish representatives arrived on campus March 26 to discuss the opportunities available through the program with students and faculty. Colleges Ontario signed the unique agreement with Institutes of Technology Ireland (IOTI) last November with the expectation up to 1,000 Canadian students will be heading to Ireland for the 2012 fall semester. Jackie Cunnane, International Office co-ordinator for the Athlone Institute, and Fiona Canning from the Marketing and Developing Unit of Blanchardstown’s Institute of Technology, spoke with passing students from their booth

tationed in Vendor Alley while their colleague Paschal Meehan, head of school at the School of Science, Engineering and I.T. in Limerick toured the campus with Susan Todd, Dean of Science and Engineering here at Durham College. Canning took time to explain the advantages Ireland poses. “There is lots to do in and around Ireland, but we really are the gateway to Europe, giving students many opportunities to travel to cities they’ve always wanted to visit on weekends and during breaks from study,” she said. Students should also consider the cost of living across the pond. “Since arriving in Canada, I notice things cost more. I stopped by a grocery store this morning and it was more expensive than back home. Students shouldn’t believe the reports out there saying the U.K. is an expensive place to live.” Brett Trimbee, a Durham College student studying General Arts and Science stopped by the booth, giving in to his

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A DURHAM WARM WELCOME: Jackie Cunnane (left) and Fiona Canning (right) spoke from a booth to passing students about studying abroad in Ireland. curiosity of studying abroad. “I’ve lived in Oshawa my whole life. I want to get out and experience different things, different cultures,” he explained. “The little travelling I’ve done around Canada has opened my eyes to the world around me. Studying somewhere new would be an awesome experience.” After visiting the booth, he

continued: “I want an international degree that I could use to work in Europe. There aren’t any offers to get one here in Canada yet so this opportunity could be perfect.” The agreement gives students the chance to get an internationally-recognized education which is unique. Oshawa Mayor John Henry was in the building for an in-

terview on Riot Radio, and he stopped by to formally welcome the Irish representatives to Oshawa. The Irish delegation then held a detailed seminar for a small group of students interested in the program. Canning chimed in. “We have been welcomed so warmly. I gladly give Canada second place in excellence, assuming of course, Ireland is No. 1.”

Only certain students eligible for rebate Amanda Graham The Chronicle “Students are the best investment we can make for our future,” said Premier Dalton McGuinty during the launch of the of the 30-per-cent tuition rebate. He said the rebate would help not only students, but Ontario stand out among all other provinces in Canada. Unfortunately, it’s not working that way. According to the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA), Ontario continues to hold the title of having the highest post-secondary

education fees along with the lowest financial aid funding, something Ontarians are not happy about. Hundreds of those unimpressed college and university students protested at Queen’s Park in February to voice their upset against the rebate not being available to all students. Thousands of mature students, part-time students and those with parents who earn more than a combined income of $160,000 a year face the reality of not being eligible for the rebate. McGuinty explained the $430 million rebate plan as the right thing to do. He said it’s a way to help high school stu-

dents integrate into the financially demaning world of postsecondary education and a way to build and ensure a stronger economy. Tatiana Flores, a Financial Aid and Awards representative at Durham College, says they are receiving feedback from students who are both appreciative of the rebate and those who aren’t. Flores says of course the students who are eligible for the rebate are more than happy to receive a cheque in the mail as many students face financial burdens. However, some students are angry at the thought of potential tuition increases and think

the rebate is a way of hiding it. McGuinty has promised that regardless of any future tuition increases, the rebate will always stay at 30 per cent, something students are having a difficult time understanding. “It’s unfortunate for the mature students,” Flores says. Ineligible students, especially those who are parents, talk about how much they would benefit from the rebate. Flores says there are financial aid options and alternatives that benefit mature students such as low or middle-income grants, dependent grants and something called the Ontario Student Opportunity Grant (OSOG).

Flores also says that not all eligible students know they have to physically apply for the rebate. If students are not receiving financial aid from the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), they are not automatically reviewed for the rebate. The government is talking about the possibility of automatically subtracting the 30 per cent form the initial tuition costs next school year, instead of sending rebate cheques via mail. Flores says students who wish to benefit from the rebate during the first semester of 2012, are to apply before tuition deadlines in July.

Lawyer’s advice is free for all full-time students Madelaine Southwell The Chronicle Ever needed legal advice from a lawyer, but couldn’t afford to pay for one? The Student Association (SA) has brought Durham College and UOIT a free legal service that is offered to any fulltime student. Students pay a Student Association fee of about $100, which is included with tuition. This money is what provides the funding for the service. SA legal service lawyer William (Bill) Reid is the on cam-

pus lawyer. He has been a lawyer for 25 years this April and wouldn’t normally be affordable for students. “Per hour, certainly over $300. (For) any lawyer (with) my experience level is definitely over $300, possibly more like $500 per hour,” he said. “... That’s exactly why I do what I do at multiple schools.” Reid can meet with students every Wednesday morning. There is no limit on visits or advice.“He’s amazing to work with students,” said Donna Judson, Student Association office co-ordinator.

However, Reid can’t represent students in court because it goes beyond what has been arranged with the SA. “A lot of the things people have, you don’t need somebody to formally represent you. You need to do your documents well. You need somebody to guide you through the documents well. If you do your documents well like they ask you, they do the talking for you in court,” said Reid. “In criminal situations I plea bargain with the Crown, or get things withdrawn in some cas-

es. Others, like families or small claims, if you do the documents well if I coach someone, they can handle it,” he said. This service has only been a part of the Student Association for DC and UOIT for two years. Reid chose to talk with students at universities and colleges because while he was working in the courts he was approached by a student union about an internal matter that they had and they talked about reviving a program that has a lawyer visit on campus. Reid said he was interested and various student unions

brought the proposal to their boards and they hired Reid. “I recognized the potential in it from a professional standpoint and from my own enjoyment of it and that’s how I phased into it,” he said, “And eventually it created my four-day work week and phased into a regular practice all together.” Students who are interested can schedule an appointment through an email to sa@ dc-uoit.ca. Reid adds, “I don’t wear a suit. I’m just another regular person. I know what I know, and I can do what I can do.”

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Diplomas open doors Robert Halmasy The Chronicle It’s not often someone says their sciences program helped them in their human relations career. The truth of the matter is that a lot of people are in fields different than their diploma or degree. We live in the age where career changes are becoming more frequent, and sticking to a chosen post-secondary field isn’t necessary. Jesara Holla, communications officer for Nuclear Projects at Ontario Power Generation didn’t take a communications course in college or university. “I always thought I wanted to be a teacher,” said Holla, “but I did a co-op placement and found out that it wasn’t for me.” Holla, a graduate of Durham College’s Journalism program in 2006, says that she explored a few things before settling on that program. “I knew that journalism could lead down different paths,” she said “I didn’t want to be a newspaper reporter.” Holla first found out about public relations through a guest speaker, Jacquie Hoornweg, in her first year. She introduced herself, and with a little help from Hoornweg and Durham College teacher Brian Legree, she secured a sevenweek placement. From there, Holla had her placement extended for another six weeks as well as working part-time in communications with an environmental assessment group before returning to public relations. She has now been at OPG for six years. When asked if her program in college helped with her position, Holla said, “I absolutely think my skills with journalism helped.” Her position involves a lot of writing, communicating with a lot of different people within the company and the community, as well as stakeholders, about major projects at OPG, skills she believes that she honed during her program at Durham. Holla isn’t the only person out there with a career different from her education. Valanne Ridgeway, publisher and owner of Kids, Inc., didn’t have any experience with what she is doing now. “I went to Queen’s University and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts,” Ridgeway said. Ridgeway, originally from Ottawa, left university and travelled for two years before

she settled in Toronto and started work in the film business. A few of her friends from Queen’s had started their own film company, Champagne Motion Pictures, where she started art-directing music videos. “I wanted to work and earn enough money to paint,” says Ridgeway, “but the film business just absorbed my life. Ridgeway worked in the film business for 16 years, before she started a family and move from the city. “I decided that I couldn’t work in film and be a mother,” she says. It wasn’t long before Ridgeway started to look for something to do. A friend showed her a Toronto publication called The Little Paper, a listings magazine for activities for Parents. “When I saw The Little Paper, I thought, ‘I could learn to do that.’” She said. Ridgeway teamed up with a few friends and started Kids, Inc., on the same basis of The Little Paper. “Our first office was at a table at either the YMCA, or The Human Bean,” she said, referring to a small coffee shop in Cobourg. Kid’s Inc. now circulates 48,000 copies of Northumberland Kids, Peterborough Kids and Lakeridge Kids, in their respective counties. “The visual work I did in school and with work, I translated into design on the computer,” she said, “and my experience in university as a whole gave me the confidence to be in this role.” She added, “I never thought in a million years I would be doing this.” Ridgeway and Holla’s success in careers separate from their education are only two stories. Both of them also agree that their previous programs have helped in ways they wouldn’t have expected. Durham College student liaison Rhonda Christian says, “Education opens doors and possibilities.” Christian does have some advice for students who feel disconcerted about their program choice. She says, “First and foremost, you need to be honest with yourself about why you don’t like your program.” Another piece of advice from Christian is to use the classroom as a networking tool. The teachers and students are some of the best people to talk to in regards to a program. “Your student liaison is the best person to talk to,” she says, in regards to students getting advice about their future.

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REPAIR WORK: Richard Rojas from Canadian Tire checking out an engine.

Car repairs are nothing to break down about Matt Anness The Chronicle Many students go through college and university driving a used vehicle, and buying a new vehicle is also out of the question for many people in the first few years after completing school. When people imagine getting repairs done on their vehicles, they might imagine an expensive bill coming along with it, however, it doesn’t have to be. There are many do-ityourself tips anyone following that can lessen the number of visits to a local mechanic. Checking all the fluids, tire pressure and air filters are simple procedures that should be done every three months. “People don’t think about their power steering fluid or transmission fluid. If you have low power steering fluid, when you steer it it’s going to grind and could cause the steering pump to go,” says Tammy Doucette, assistant manager at Master Mechanic. “Same with the transmission. There are a lot of moving parts in there, and

if you don’t check it, that could turn into a $1,500 repair.” Along with self checks, it’s recommended car owners should often get their vehicle inspected by a mechanic. Canadian Tire assistant auto service manager Kyle Magdamo says: “Some provinces require safety inspections annually, Ontario does not. But a yearly inspection would keep vehicles in safer condition.” Retaining the value of a vehicle is important for selling a vehicle down the road. Both Doucette and Magdamo recommend keeping the vehicle clean and keeping up to date with maintenance schedules as the best ways to maintain the value for resale. Being able to show the receipts for maintenance that’s been done on the vehicle will save money in the long run. Buying a used a vehicle is another process where people can save time and money if they know what they are doing. Durham College Electrical Technician student Bradley Johnson bought a 1995 Dodge Dakota three years ago. He bought it for $2,500 and es-

timates he’s spent $500 on maintenance since. “Before buying it I would have a harder look into the vehicle” he says. “Always make sure you have a good look over the car, take a test drive and check Carfax.com.” Carfax is a service that will report everything a buyer should know about a vehicle, from the number of owners of the vehicle, to accident reports to mileage. This is crucial to getting the best value. Before looking at used vehicles, it’s best to know what to look for. Magdamo recommends taking the vehicle for a test drive. “Listen for any unusual noises and clunks. Make sure you look underneath the vehicle because while the exterior may look great, the underside of a car can be a whole other story.” Doucette also says: “Japanese cars are expensive to repair. Their repair bills seem to be more expensive than your Ford, Chrysler, General Motors. Their parts are cheaper and on most of those repairs you can do yourself.

The hardest-working students Marielle Boutin The Chronicle In recent years, many postsecondary students have been seeking part-time employment, often times searching for more than one job to deal with their debt. According to Chris Rocha, director of Financial Aid at Durham College, approximately 47 per cent of students are getting some sort of government financial assistance and as of Feb 20, OSAP counted nearly 350 000 applications sent in for loans and bursaries. Although the government has made some enhancements to allow more students to qualify for more funding, it’s the stress of paying off the loan that affects students.

It is because of this that Rocha advises students to consider all of their options and to seek advice from the Financial Aid Office, and to plan accordingly. “They need to have a good idea of the costs they’ll be facing when they go to school so they can prepare and budget and to have a financial plan for successfully completing school,” she says. Rocha also believes that students are starting to better understand the result of seeking financial aid. “I think that students are realizing that they may have to incur debt to go to school. What they don’t always realize is it is the best investment they can make,” she says. Seeing as all resources are

taken into account when determining the allocation of financial aid, Rocha is more than aware that many students are employed. While some students may work full-time, Rocha states that most employed students only work part-time, sometimes working multiple jobs saying, “some students carry more than one job, but most balance work and school.” According to Stats Canada, employment income was ranked second as a means of funding education behind personal savings. In recent years, post-secondary students have spent more of their time working than in the past and the number of employed students has increased significantly in the last 35 years.

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Hockey fundraiser scores big Courtney Morin The Chronicle

There wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the Ball Hockey Tournament held at Durham College March 15. The student-run event was a huge success, attracting players and supporters from across Durham Region. A team of four Durham College Public Relations students put on the event as an assignment for their course, with money raised going towards a three-day class trip to Chicago to visit PR firms around the city and talk to successful professionals in the field. “As a group we decided to host the ball hockey fundraiser. We saw it being an exciting and outgoing event,” said Amanda Boyle, one of the students running the event. “ What better way to raise money than to gather some friends on a beautiful day to play some competitive hockey for some awesome giveaways?” As students in their fourth semester of the program they were to create, organize and execute a fundraiser of their choice. Their plan for the tournament proved to be a great one, assembling 40 players and

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ing a Public Relations ball hockey fundraiser at Durham College. forming six teams for the afternoon event, raising $535.18. A $10 fee to enter the tournament along with sales of pizza, bottled water, power drinks and chips contributed to the money raised. After having the event approved by DC security and their

professor and Public Relation program co-ordinator Lynn Gough, the event was good to go. Boyle who is currently working with the Durham-UOIT Athletics Department was able to gather the equipment needed for the tournament easily.

Family, friends and a few UOIT and Durham students gathered in the Oshawa campus Commencement Lot to show their support and cheer on the teams. Justin Di Poce and Luciano Calleri of the tournament’s winning team couldn’t contain

their excitement after the final game. “Today was such a great day,” said Di Poce. “Being able to support the girls and win these wicked prizes just adds to our win.” Calleri, a student in Durham College’s Firefighting program, says that even though the games were friendly during the day, things got competitive during the finals. “Many of us in the finals play each other over the summer in our ball hockey league, so it was nice to get an actual game going,” he said. The winning team got more than just some competition. Boyle and her group members, Jessica Molina, Amber Mulder and Nicole Lorrain overcame the challenges associated with gathering donations, but were able to pull through with the help of other organizations. The first place team earned themselves a list of prizes including a $100 voucher for Jack Astor’s and a case of beer. “We raised more than our set goal and couldn’t have asked for better weather or a more supportive turn-out,” said Boyle. “This event was very successful in my eyes, and I will definitely recommend it to future PR students.”

Donate blood to save lives Honouring the Jacie Houghton The Chronicle

Canadian Blood Services visited Durham College and UOIT Friday March 16 providing students with an easy opportunity to donate blood. Only requiring proof of identification, a signature and meeting the criteria for being an eligible blood donor, the CBS has been collecting blood at Durham College for more than 10 years and continues to receive great response from students. Community development co-ordinator for the Canadian Blood Services, Crystal Powell, said, “Sometimes it can be a challenge finding students who don’t have any have any recent tattoos or piercings or have been sick and on antibiotics.” Also encouraged to refrain from donating are students who have recently vacationed in malaria-stricken countries, are at risk for HIV, weigh less than 110 pounds, suffer from anemia or have a low iron count. Admitting that becoming a donor is in fact an “extensive process,” CBS workers extend their best efforts to take all precautionary measures to avoid risk of infection. The screening begins after completing a donor questionaire.

First tested on a potential donor is iron, blood pressure, pulse and temperature. All documents of donors are kept on file and even students who made an attempt to apply and didn’t meet the criteria are also documented and filed. When the screening process is complete the students may reach the standards of becoming a donor.

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Some of the restrictions of donating to the blood drive relate directly to the students.

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Comparing the unit of blood CBS workers take from all donors as, “about a size of a water bottle, 450 millilitres or one 20th of the body’s blood supply, is extracted per donation. Although it sounds like a large volume, blood replenishes itself and donors are eligible to give blood in 56-day spans. Side effects from donating can include dizziness, fainting, bruises or rash at the needle site and numbness in the arm. Students are advised not to do any physical activity for at least six to eight hours after giving blood and drinking lots

of fluids is the best way to replace fluids lost while donating. Powell encourages all students to donate. “We are looking for all blood types.” Powell finds it ironic that, “most people don’t even know what their own blood type is.” Giving blood is the best way to curb a student’s curiosity and do something for a good cause. Having pre-warned students to eat a healthy and hearty meal before giving blood, volunteers worked concession stands in the gymnasium where the blood drive was taking place and gave out free refreshments. Having already received 75 units of blood by the half way point of the blood drive, Powell said there was a large group of paramedic students donating as a challenge by their course instructors. “We have great support from Durham and UOIT,” she added, saying blood drives in Canada are strictly voluntary whereas in countries like the United States people are paid for giving blood. With the CBS providing blood to 86 different hospitals across Canada, the first stop the blood makes is Brampton where it is tested. National Blood Donor week takes place from June 13 to 19 and this year’s theme is, ‘Rally Together to Save Lives.’

fallen heroes Chelsea McCormick The Chronicle

Since 2009, Ride the Rally brought awareness and some funding to the Wounded Warriors charity for veterans. This year, they are also helping raise funds for the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care. This event has even drawn the attention of NHL commentator Don Cherry and the United States Navy. The Highway of Heroes: Ride the Rally is a summer fundraising event that begins in Trenton and ends at the Sound Academy in Toronto. The purpose is to raise awareness of the surviving veterans from the Second World War, and the Korean War. When the realization hits that the organizers of this event are in a biker club, eyebrows are raised. However, the rally is an event to give back to the people who fought for freedom. The Perfect Pigs biker club feels that it’s necessary to return respect to those who fought for Canada. During their fundraiser, they give

participants the opportunity to meet and pay a tribute to members of the Canadian Forces. The idea for a rally began in 2008 when Lou DeVuono, the organizer, was standing on a bridge with many other Canadians, watching a fallen soldier take his last ride down the Highway of Heroes. It then struck him; what happens to the previous fallen soldiers? “There’s about 3, 000 bikes starting from the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton that will travel down the Highway of Heroes all the way through to the Sound Academy in Toronto,” says DeVuono “There will be a celebration, food, and events. There will be MP’s from throughout Toronto and members of parliament there to support the event and the Canadian Forces veterans,” “I don’t do it for the money or the publicity factor, I do it because they deserve the appreciation.“ says DeVuono. DeVuono doesn’t expect praise for what he does, but he wants the veterans to be recognized for their bravery.

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CAMPUS RESIDENCE: Sarah Wong resides in Simcoe Village, only one among the many residence buildings available on campus.

Busy living life in residence Erica Mota The Chronicle Sarah Wong is your go to girl when she can find the time. As a residence academic leader, an RAL for short, it’s probably safe to say that Wong has more on her plate than the average student. Not only does she have to deal with the fact that she is a full-time student at UOIT studying her second year of

Commerce, but she’s also obligated to make time to focus on other students and their needs. With a larger course load and bigger goals Wong said, “(School is) a little more difficult this semester.” And being someone in high demand, it can be a challenge to balance it all. Homework can easily be interrupted by a student knocking on her door who needs help from Wong for a variety of rea-

Tips for going into business for yourself Michael Denault The Chronicle Being your own boss is a fascination for many, and it’s one of those experiences that keeps people striving for more. For Oshawa resident Kris Donoghue, this statement is certainly true. Donoghue is the owner of Moda Salon in Courtice, A graduate of the Business Fundamentals program at Durham College, Donoghue always knew that he wanted to open his own business, and decided to open Moda Salon. “We had a plan,” Donoghue said. “We started with goals and objectives. We didn’t want to open a typical kind of salon.” Moda opened its doors in 2010, and has since been a success as word spread about the innovative and unique atmosphere that the salon has to offer. Donoghue brings years of experience, education and knowledge, often travelling to attend numerous train-

ing events and meetings to improve his business. “I’ve gone to many workshops,” Donoghue said. “Including a few in New York.” Donoghue had a specific goal in mind, which tied into how he wanted to open his business. “You don’t have to go to Toronto for your hair when you can get it done close to home in Durham,” Donoghue said. Moda Salon specializes in a variety of client services, offering a full service salon and a wax bar. When it comes to struggles, Donoghue knew what he was getting into. Even with the signs of a struggling economy, he still plugged forward and has built a solid business with a list of clients. Donoghue’s advice to students and those looking to open their business is to follow what your passionate about and always do what you like doing. “If you believe in yourself, then just do it,” he said. “Just be prepared, you need to have yourself in the business itself.”

sons. She may have to only fulfill one shift a week supervising, but she is expected to be readily available to the students not only in Simcoe Village where she lives, but all residences at all times. “It’s a little bit hard, but it’s expected,” says Wong modestly. Shifts for resident advisers and RALs are often from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. to midnight Let’s just say because of Wong’s 8 a.m. start from Monday to

Thursday, she is not a fan of the late shift. As an RAL, Wong must also devote another night a week at the Student Services Building where she volunteers her time to tutor students on subjects in which she is comfortable. Wong also has a paid position as a Commerce peer tutor at the UOIT academic success centre. In order to maintain her position Wong’s GPA must remain high. Oh, it gets better.

RAs, RALs and senior RAs (aka DONs) meet once a week for a couple of hours where they discuss anything and everything that went on the week before and will be happening soon. A hot topic at these meetings are events which run regularly, they can be as as important as Residance – one of the biggest events of the year where students from residence have a goodbye dinner and dance.

The return of housing bylaw? Amber Van Wort The Chronicle When students choose to live in townhouses and apartments not run by the school, the issue often comes up—do students make good neighbours? A few years ago Oshawa Council passed a bylaw that imposed a number of restrictions on landlords who rent homes near the UOIT and DC campus. Now that bylaw is coming back into play, as regional councillor Roger Bomua plans to raise it for discussion at a city council meeting. Around the time the bylaw was first passed, complaints were flooding in because city residents did not want to live next to a house full of noisy students. The fight became heated and some people even complained about air conditioners being too loud, said regional councillor Amy England. England was Durham’s SA president at the time and heard a number of complaints from students who lived in fear that they might be evicted. “Are some students bad neighbours? Of course,” said England, but she was quick to point out that this issue never should have been about stu-

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BYLAW: More students may turn to residence if the student housing bylaw returns. dents versus residents because students are residents. “It depends on the community,” she said. England believes, Bomua’s decision to bring light to the student housing bylaw again is a huge mistake. She says the bylaw was, “… very dirty, very divided.” When people feel unwanted and disrespected they will likely act disrespectful in return, England said. She says that raising this issue again will only cause that same divide the community felt in the past. This leaves many wondering if Oshawa students will soon feel unwelcome in their living quarters again.

For now at least students appear comfortable in their living arrangements. First year Environmental Technology student, Kyle Kellar ultimately chose to live in Dalhousie, a townhouse complex just down the street from Durham College. A number of perks led Kellar to Dalhousie such as, proximity to the campus and the friendly community, but the main factor was the all-inclusive lease. Students also have the option to live in student resident buildings, both on and off campus. These buildings come with many rules and restrictions, but some students turn to them year after year.

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Darlington gets refurbished Robert Halmasy The Chronicle It powers our lights, gives us heat in the winter and makes cooking easy as turning a knob. But the Darlington nuclear site is undergoing a facelift of sorts. This isn’t any cause for worry and the power will stay on as OPG works through a large refurbishment project, which is well into its planning stages. The refurbishment focuses mainly on the reactors, which have reached their half-life. In a process starting in 2013, the reactors will be systematically shut down and rebuilt so they may provide power for another 25 to 30 years once the refurbishment is complete. In a telephone interview, OPG media relations manager Ted Gruetzner says that there is no set price for the total cost of the refurbishment. “The figures that have been in the public mostly have been $6 billion to $10 billion,” he says, “but one of the reasons we’re doing all this advance work is to get a better idea of what the actual cost will be.” The refurbishment project will shut down the reactors one at a time, drain the water used to cool components and safely store any old materials they are replacing either at the

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NUCLEAR CREATION: An aerial shot of the newly renovated Darlington nuclear plant, courtesy of OPG. Darlington site, or ship waste to the Bruce County waste disposal site. The old materials will be housed at a dry storage facility that is being build at the Darlington site, according to a report given to Oshawa

city council in November of last year. This process is said to have little to no adverse environmental effects. “The plant has been operating very safely and without impact for a number of years

Nice weather for sun tanning, but not for mother earth Makeeba Foster The Chronicle

Milder winters may become a norm for Durham Region residents. This type of weather is a direct link to climate change, and scientists have moved past the debate in which they argue if climate change was actually happening. “There is no longer a debate about if change is occurring, it’s how fast and where the affects are going to be,” says Mary Olaveson a professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). In fact scientists look at climate to try and predict the average state of the atmosphere says Dr. Strong. Scientists look at climate to determine longterm periods and patterns in the atmosphere, which can range from a couple of years, to a decade. Dr. Kimberly Strong, a professor at the University of Toronto also agrees. “Climate determines what clothes you have in your closet, weather determines when you wear the clothes. A couple years ago in March, you would be wearing a winter jacket and this year you will not be,” She says. The physics professor uses this

analogy to get her class to understand the recent change in climate. She explained the different theories on what may be causing the change. Strong says the causes of climate change can be put into two categories.

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Hope springs eternal. It took us a while to get into this mess and it will take time to get out.

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Natural change may take millions of years and is caused by the Earth’s orbit and gasses released by valcanoes when they erupt. Modern cause of climate change can be largely associated with greenhouse gases and the burning of fossil fuels worldwide. Strong says “…(there are) clear measurement and upward trends of these gasses (being released) since the industrial revolution. Seasonal businesses are already feeling the result of the change in the climate and there

effect on weather. Ski Lake ridge in Uxbridge has already closed for the season. Because of lack of natural snow this year Jennifer Stovin, director of operations said, “businesses definitely being affected. We have to make a lot more snow which is very costly.” “It had an impact on the profit margin.” The Government of Canada has released a statement on the federal webpage calling from more extreme weather. They have released statements such as climate change is a global problem with global consequences, and there is mounting evidence that indicates these changes are not the result of natural changes in the environment. Professor Olaveson says, “Hope springs eternal. It took us awhile to get into this mess and it will take time to get out.” She points out that we will have to get off of fossil fuels eventually because there is just not enough. She also adds that it is not all gloom and doom. She lets her students know that this presents a great opportunity for them there will be a lot of new jobs available in the alternative energy as society makes the transition into more nuclear, solar and thermal power.

now,” says Gruetzner “The environmental assessment has confirmed there will be no adverse effects for running this plant for the next 25 years.” OPG has released an environmental assessment as part

of the stages in the project. They are held by protocol to assess any issues or problems by bringing in a third-party company to assess the entire plant’s current state. This includes how safely the plant is running and any issues that may arise during the project. This refurbishment will take many years, and will require a lot of work. Because of this, there will be a significant economic impact in the area, including the creation of many jobs. Greutzner says that, “It will create jobs in the immediate community in terms of construction jobs, and it will jobs that will come on to the rest of the province in terms of procuring parts and equipment to go with the refurbishment. “This project will have a significant impact on the economy locally and provincially,” he says Another part of the refurbishment project includes a brand new training facility that will be built. This training facility will be used to train employees for the site before they ever step foot in a real reactor. This facility will house an exact replica of a real reactor that is used in the plant, so employees have the chance to run through working on reactors in a safe environment.

Nuclear plant gets training site Robert Halmasy The Chronicle The Darlington Nuclear site is getting a brand new training facility as part of Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) refurbishment efforts. The new facility, called the Darlington Energy Complex (DEC), is a 250,000-squarefoot facility that is being constructed on OPG-owned land in the Clarington Energy Park, west of the Darlington Nuclear site. The DEC will contain a public information centre, as well as a training centre, which will include full-scale mock-up of the inside of a reactor used at the Darlington site. The DEC will also have a tooling and testing facility, which will aid in the design and creation of tools and processes to be used in the refurbishment project. The training centre will be used to train staff who will be working on the reactors during the refurbishment project. This will allow OPG to ensure that its employees are fully trained before they

start to work on the reactors themselves. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology has a Nuclear Power program that teaches students how to work in a setting such as the Darlington Nuclear site. Students also have the opportunity to do placement there, but a firm partnership with the university isn’t in place yet. In a telephone interview, media relations manager at OPG Tim Greutzner says about partnering with UOIT, “We’re always working with partners, and it’s something I think we would look at, but in terms of specifics, I’m not sure right now.” The refurbishment project, including the DEC, is still in the first stages of construction. However, any members of the public who wish to see what is being done at the site may have to wait a while. Greutzner says “when we get closer to completion we obviously would like to show off what we’re doing there, but in terms of firm plans we haven’t got that yet.”

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Bullies will not stop, students say Michelle Munro Chronicle Staff Bullies can’t be stopped, but bullying can be prevented say some students on campus. A survey conducted on campus states that students believe bullying cannot be eliminated, but certain action can be taken to prevent it. The survey was taken earlier this year and students were asked what they think it would take to eliminate bullying. Bullying is everywhere, it’s in schools, workplaces, homes and online. It is hard to escape. The National Education Association in the United States estimated that 160,000 students miss school everyday fearing other students will bully them. Shawn Mann a student in the Energy Systems Engineering program at UOIT says that bullying could be decreased if schools chose to have uniforms like his high school. He says it would be difficult for people

to categorize others if they all looked similar. In 2009, Stats Canada published a survey on Internet victimization. Of the bullying victims 18 and older, 75 per cent said the most common form of cyberbullying was receiving threatening emails and instant messages. Chelsea Shultz, a student in Business Administration – Accounting at Durham College says that cyberbullying could be prevented on social networking websites, like Facebook if there was more security when dealing with harassment reports. She said that if the social media tools we use help by taking greater action when things are reported, cyberbullying can be eliminated. This is only one area where bullying occurs. Some people think preventing bullying will be easier if young children understand bullying better. Chris Bouras, a Durham College student in the Practical Nursing program and UOIT

student Meleni O’Reilly, in Forensic Psychology, say people should be educated about bullying and its affects on others at a young age. They say children should understand the emotional and physical pain bullying causes. The Durham College student handbook comes with a section on the policies and procedures of the school. The student rights and responsibilities policies and procedures say punishment varies depending on the severity of the wrongdoing. Students can be punished if they violate a person’s physical or mental well being by using physical or verbal abuse, or by damaging or stealing school property or property of another student. It is up to the staff and students to make sure the code of conduct is being followed at all times. Director of Campus Safety Tom Lynch says that if students feel threatened they should call security immediately, at extension 2400, from any campus phone.

Students can watch varsity sports online Jeff Budgell The Chronicle With so many events happening on campus it’s difficult to be at all of them, especially for students who don’t live in residence. So being able to watch sporting and campus events from home via computer is a big deal. This is where UOIT student Sase Narayan comes in. As the mobile specialist for the Riot Radio and producer of Ridgebacks and Lords TV he’s one of the main people working to allow students to see events they can’t attend. In addition to the work he does for the school, he has recently started a job with the National Lacrosse League (NLL), where he broadcasts Toronto Rock home games on the NLL’s website and engineers the Air Canada Centre’s audio. Many of the home games

for DC-UOIT athletics that take place indoors are already available online on the Ridgeback or Lord Ustream account. Narayan expects this to expand in the future, being able to stream outdoor sports like baseball and soccer. The largest example of athletic streaming was when Canadian College Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s National Basketball tournament took place here at Durham last year, with more than 20,000 viewers nationwide according to Narayan. Narayan believes that mobile streaming is one of the best things to happen on campus. “Having an interactive experience with the students will make students want to come out and support things more. Being able to see it, not just hear about it, is a very good thing,” says Narayan.

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Festival reels in the fans Manjula Selvarajah The Chronicle

The Reel Music Festival roared through Durham College from March 14th to 17th, bringing with it a wide range of entertaining music acts, experienced industry hands spouting advice, musical competitions and workshops where artists could hone their skills. The festival is an annual venture entirely run by Durham College Music Business Management (MBM) students. Kevin Herod, an independent musician, Ryerson alumnus and a first-time attendee from the community, came to learn. “I am a music fan and am in the music business. I just want to find out more about music and how to make it in the business, to just get tips and pointers,” he said. In his hand was a copy of his own album Rappers’ Delight, a work that he described as a combination of hip hop and comedy. Audience members, many Durham College Music Business Management students, listened intently at the conference sessions that covered a range of topics from artist management to tour management. Panelists shared large lessons as well as little anecdotes from their careers. Tyler (T-Minus) Williams, a producer for artists like Ludacris and Nicki Minaj, spoke of how he chooses artists. “Someone who is able to write their

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REEL MUSIC: The annual Reel Music Festival, which is run by Durham College Music Business management students, ran from March 14th to 17th and attracted artists and industry experts. own music. I find that it is hard to take an artist, involve writers and involve composers,” he said. “It is hard to take someone from the ground up.” Downtown performance venues, the DC-UOIT student centre and campus pub E.P. Taylors hosted metal, pop, punk and acoustic showcases. The Punk showcase, a popular draw on Friday night, saw

five bands light up the stage, Kirkie Nelson, Broken Pogo, The NSP, The Corporate Life and Unbelievers. “The punk showcase did extremely well, that was held at the Diezel room,” said Caitlyn Anderson, a second year MBM student and RMF marketing coordinator. Another innovatively named event, Paint Satrick’s day, drew around 150

people. “We could not have asked for more,” she said. Second year Music Management students Chelsey Rogatinsky and Lexy Maloney, were excited about the Metal/Hardcore and Pop performances. “I am looking forward to tonight, which is the Pop Rocks showcase, I just like the bands that are playing,” said Maloney. The Pop Rocks showcase

performers included Use as Directed, Starts Again and To Tell the Tale, and was headlined by Toronto bands, Rebel Emergency and Brighter Brightest. Next October, the next cohort of MBM students will start planning the 2013 festival. More information on performances and speakers in the 2012 program can be found at www.reelmusicfestival.com.

Local artists get a promotion Zach Leveque-Wilson The Chronicle

Being next to a culturally diverse city like Toronto means it’s no surprise that the Durham art scene struggles to keep local artists from constantly leaving to practice their craft. Living Culture aims to change that. “We aim to connect creative people and provide them a medium of expression as well as helping provide cheap options to record, produce and build their goals,” says Yumna Leghari one of the founding members of Living Culture. “Living Culture is a promotion company with the goal of building a better local scene,” said Kyle Thompson co-founder. Living Culture is hard to define, part music promotions company and part poetry reading organizers, they aim to give Durham a place for creativity to

grow. Formed in the summer of 2010, Living Culture grew out of a love for art. Thompson and Leghari, who are a couple, realized there was a lack of good shows in the area. “Last summer, we decided that we were fed up with the lack of shows or scene available in our area for indie artists and poets who were going unheard,” says Leghari. “We decided it was time to throw our own show, ” she said. “They just got bigger until we were booking full electric shows at bigger venue’s,” added Thompson. Thompson says the idea to actually start a company was partially from the influence of a friend taking Music Business Management at Durham College. “Kyle and I had both wanted a space in the city where people like us could fit in or have a place to go without being shunned because our interests

didn’t fit into a specific genre, ” says Leghari. The idea to include poetry stems from Legharis own love of poetry. Being a poet herself means that she understands the struggle local poets face. “I’m a poet and find that there is nowhere for me to go or perform in this town. Nowhere to be heard. I don’t want to go to Toronto where no one knows me to perform at their slams,” she says, “I want to do it here, in my own community.” Having poetry readings included in their events sets this group apart from others doing the same thing. Combined with a variety of music styles that ranges from acoustic cover acts to punk and metal shred fests, a Living Culture event is like no other. Relying heavily on social media and word of mouth, Living Culture is a relatively small operation. Leghari and Thompson are the centre of the operation and have a small

army of friends that volunteer. Their Facebook page, which currently has more than 200 likes, is active. Besides posting updates on upcoming events, they consistently post links to music from artist they work with as well as news articles about issues relating to the Durham art scene. Being a Durham operation, Living Culture keeps their events close to home. Using local cafés and pubs as their venues they offer the people of Durham a close to home option to expose themselves to artists’ work. “We use Cocoa & Joe café often because it’s perfect for acoustic musicians, folk music, and of course poetry, because it’s a cozy, intimate space. We also like Murphy’s Pub, Stuttering John’s bistro, and for larger electric shows, The Reine Lounge,” says Leghari. With a long list of bands, both popular and new to the scene, their whole operation is

representative of the talent that Durham has to offer. “We’ve booked Rebel Emergency, 20 Amp Soundchild, Carter Collins, District Down, Viva Mars, Busker Bros, Watershed Hour, Stranded Cruiser, Hairy Holler, The Goombas, Nitemarket 12, Fish Head Phil and lots of acoustic acts,” says Thompson. Living Culture is expanding quickly. With events happening almost bi-weekly, there is never an event far away. Leghari says, “We hope to keep this going for as long as possible. We want to spread our word and become a staple in Toronto.” On the music side of things Thompsons’ vision is just as optimistic. “We want to move to into Toronto once there’s someone who can handle the shows in Oshawa. We also want to go further with recording bands and helping with merch eventually.”

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How to get ‘business balls’ Rachel Feeney The Chronicle

Making it big in the music industry is a dream of many musicians. All you need is a good voice or a strong musical background, right? Wrong. Breaking into the music industry can be challenging for some artists because they do not know where to begin or how to contact the right people, which can result in talented musicians going unnoticed. Durham College Music Business Management (MBM) students put together a series of clinics at the Student Centre Lounge on Wednesday where local artists described their personal experiences within the music industry. Brittany Leigh from z103.5 hosted the Prescription 2 Rock (P2R) event, along with her old cast member Alysha Ruggier from MTV’s 1 girl 5 gays (1g5g). Leigh introduced the five performances in order; Jack De Keyzer, Courage my Love, Cadence Grace and Trish Robb and Dancing with Paris. The artists provided the crowd, which was primarily made up of aspiring musicians and MBM students, words of advice before entering into the music industry.

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PRESCRIPTION TO ROCK: Trish Robb listens while Cadence Grace plays music for aspiring musicians and DC students. “It’s not cheap to do anything in this industry. Every paycheck I get, I try to put a couple hundred into my business account. It’s a heartbreaker sometimes.” Cadence Grace, the Whitbyborn country artist, joked about the harder times as she shared her troubles with funding her first record that

was released this year. Grace went on to discuss the more business side of music and provided guidance for the MGM students, “Make sure you research placements really well. Most places will hire you after you’re done.” Grace worked at Universal Studios for one year after completing the MGM program,

but later decided to pursue her career as a country artist. Trish Robb took the stage alongside Grace as they joked about their very different experiences. Trish shared a not so happy memory of how she lost $2,000 for a gig she had already performed at because she ‘didn’t have her business balls yet.’

DC students receive song-writing advice Amber Van Wort The Chronicle

First year music business management (MBM) students can let out a sigh of relief now that Songs Revealed has come to an end. The annual event took place for the 11th time on Thursday March 15, as 130 guests piled into the Marketplace. Songs Revealed provides an opportunity for young song writers to showcase their work and have it judged by a panel of music professionals. This year’s event went smoothly for the most part, but there was a brief moment of panic when one of the judges dropped out just hours before the event was set to begin. Nigel Best, well known for managing the Canadian band, The Barenaked Ladies sent a text message saying he wouldn’t be making it to Songs Revealed. Luckily, MBM professor Abel Renton was able to step in. “I was actually excited to hear Abel critique knowing he’s my teacher and has his own record label,” said first year MBM student, Fallon Miller. Headlining the event was local band, 20 Amp Soundchild. Having played shows here

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before, and having just recently filmed a music video here, the band is no stranger to DC. 20 Amp Soundchild writes its own music, and has a strong local following making the band an obvious choice to headline this year’s event. The band was supportive of all the contestants. “Don’t give up, keep trying, push yourself,” said bass player, Dave Hughes as advice to the eight singer songwriters. The host this year was Canadian actor, Christian Potenza, more commonly known as the voice of Jude from the show 6teen. Potenza had the crowd giggling all night and even slipped into the voice of Jude for some excited MBM fans. Taking home the first-place prize this year for his songs, Without A Parachute and Lies, was Dan Squires, who won $150 from SOCAN, recording time at MBM studio Push Play, delegate passes to North by Northeast and a photo-shoot with Backstage Photography. Winning came unexpectedly to Squires. “I just felt, shock… it could have been anyone,” he said. Squires was accompanied on stage by violinist, Claudia Coulombe. It was their first time performing these songs together. Squires says he plans

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SONGS REVEALED: Christian Potenza stands next to cutout of his character “Jude” from the show “6teen”. to split his $150 winnings with Coulombe, and use his share to buy more recording time. In second place this year was Enrique Romualdez. The judges said that his song, Keep Calm and Carry On was the best song of the night. Romualdez also

won the people’s choice award which he accepted with a smile and a quick, shy, “Thank you” to the crowd. All the contestants received advice and criticism from the judges which will help them further their song writing.

Winning isn’t everything, in fact, for one Songs Revealed contestant, winning isn’t anything. Mark Martyre is a singer-songwriter from Toronto who entered this year’s Songs Revealed contest, sponsored by Songwriters Association of Canada (SOCAN). Songs Revealed was held for the 11th time on March 15. This year there were eight contestants. Martyre didn’t place in the contest, and it didn’t matter. The first, second and third place winners took home money and other prizes, but Martyre was far from interested in these. Having never been a fan of competing, Martyre wasn’t entering to win. “The competition part comes secondary,” said Martyre, who was more concerned with sharing his music with the guests. “For me, it’s an opportunity to play for unfamiliar faces.” Martyre played two original songs, but never revealed what the songs were called. As he started strumming the first few chords on his guitar, Martyre turned to the Rogers TV cameras and almost whispered, “You can turn the camera’s off, this is just between us.” At the end of his set, Martyre didn’t seem anxious to hear the judges criticism like the other seven contestants. He listened calmly as judge, Will McGuirk said, “You made most of us sort of pause and listen to you.” The judges also advised Martyre to make sure he sticks to writing what he knows, and keep things simple—advice that was given to most contestants that day. Martyre was raised by the radio, and will listen to any genre, as long as it suits his mood at the time. “Sometimes I’m in the mood for something a little harder,” he said In 2009 and 2010 Martyre released two studio albums with his then band, Montague Street.

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Music outgrows physical world Jesse Lyle The Chronicle The world of music is always changing. How it’s produced, the sound, the instruments and how it’s sold. With every change, something is left for history. The digital era brought with it new possibilities for musicians. Computer programs that teach people how to play guitar or drums, synthesizer programs that bring with them all of the different sounds and tones one can use to make electronic music. Something else is rising to power as well. Digital Distribution. Being able to buy and sell songs through the Internet has opened a door for aspiring musicians to get their art heard. This also means that music can be made cheaper and at a much higher quality than the sound produced from CDs. According to Dezz Asante, an employee at Long and McQuade music store, digital distribution is only going to get better. “It’s easy and quick to download and there’s no manufacturing cost so you can charge less for your music,” says Asante. “I just see that getting bigger.”

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MUSIC EVOLVED: Digital media has replaced hard copies in less than a decade. Asante also runs a website, techmuzeacademy.com, where he hosts podcasts and teaches people how to make, mix and produce music. He knows first hand the problems one faces when trying to get their music on the scene. One of the problems facing the music industry today is pi-

racy. The idea of people sharing music through websites and programs so others don’t have to buy it has been causing a lot of problems in the world of music. Asante says that there isn’t much they can do about it either. “There’s no way that you’re going to stop people from shar-

ing those things online. It’s just going to happen,” says Asante. “Fighting against it is just like standing at the edge of the ocean trying to fight back a tsunami. It’s a stupid, futile effort.” Another problem in the music world is the disappearance of physical media. While some

people don’t view the disappearance as a problem, those who run record stores do. Mike Star, owner of Star Records in Oshawa, sees no point in digital distribution and calls it nothing but a big, funny joke. “You’re paying money for nothing,” says Star. “There’s no tangible box or any format. You’re just paying for straight air.” Star believes that because of this, not many people pay attention to the music they’re listening to these days. “A lot of people today, especially younger people, don’t listen to music. They just play it in the background,” says Star. “That’s what the problem is with music. It’s background music.” Star goes on to say that this leads to people not noticing the newer bands. “The new bands today, because they don’t get any radio airplay, why do I have to wait seven years because they finally connect on the seventh album?” says Star. “If you play the first album, you’ll sell the first album. Unless they pay to play it, radios don’t play it.” The world of music still has many places to go and obstacles to overcome. Many young people are also getting involved in music thanks to the digital era.

The Joint rocks Reel Music Festival

Dean Brody plays pub

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This St. Patrick’s Day E.P. Taylor’s was treated to a special double set performance by The Joint, a local band from Whitby. The band played an hour and half set split into two parts that featured nearly all of its recorded material. The Joint is a four-piece band with members who range in age from 19 to 23, but are brought together by their love of music. Jon Tyler-Smith, guitarist and lead singer, came together with guitarist Aaron Tymec in early 2007 to start the band and after a number of different members, the band found its perfect lineup in March 2010 with Warren Gies and Tyler Hodg manning the drums and bass guitar. The band won a Band Wars competition in 2010. The group would use recording time they won to release in January 2011, a four-song EP aptly titled, Just a Taste. The Joint has been featured on the Rogers local TV network and currently boasts the No. 1 video on Triumph Musician Search, a Durham-area website used to promote local music. The rock n’ roll band has met its share of adversity playing in a scene dominated primar-

Dean Brody’s Dirt Rhodes Scholar tour was received with ear-busting cheers from an energetic crowd at the campus pub, E.P. Taylor’s Wednesday, March 21. “We had 450 tickets and sold out in under two days. It was very successful,” said vice-president of campus affairs Derek Fullerton. Fullerton has been on working for nearly a year as a member of the Student Association said it’s great to see the campus community enjoying these events. “The show was amazing. We’ve gotten nothing but great feedback.” he says. “I remember saying to the guys it would be fun to do a college tour. Because it’s more fun, and intimate venues are more fun. It’s kind of where we started,” Brody said in an interview. “It’s more personal.” Brody grew up as a bit of a rocker in his hometown Jaffray B.C. Over time he began to relate to country music more frequently. Originally he was influenced by the edgy sound of Dwight Yoakam. Brody spent a few years in the states and topped the charts with his song Broth-

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THE JOINT: Jon Tyler-Smith rocking out at E.P. Taylor’s. ily by hardcore and electronic sounds. “It’s hard to find bills that will bring in fans of our kind of music,” said Tyler-Smith. “We know we’re a little left of centre.” But that doesn’t change the band’s aspirations. “We want to make this our life,” said Tymec when asked about his hopes for the band. “Other than that, we can’t predict the future.” With more than 100 gigs under its belt the band is set to release its first full-length venture, a 10-song CD coming in at

just under an hour of music. The album was recorded at Chalet Studios in Claremont, a cozy cottage getaway surrounded by beautiful forestry full of a rich history of recorded music. Legendary Canadian rock band Rush recorded three albums at the studio. Another notable act, The Barenaked Ladies, also recorded their hit single, If I Had a Million Dollars there. Young Essence will be released this spring. The album will be accompanied by a music video and will be featured on Riot Radio next year.

ers. After some turbulence with his record label down south he returned to Canada and is touring out of Nova Scotia where he lives with his family. He’s been touring since his return to Canada, but keeps the length of each tour down to a couple of weeks so he can spend more time on the East Coast. The Abrams Brothers from Kingston opened the night with their three-man show. Brothers John and James on the guitar, fiddle and vocals. Their cousin Eli was plucking furiously on a stand up bass, full of energy and plenty of foot stomping got the audience warmed up for Brody’s set. Brody kicked off his show with his new single, Canadian Girls, which was greeted with more cheers, and when he said hello to the front row he had to struggle to keep from being dragged into the crowd. Christina Lake, a 911 Communications student, waited in line with nearly 500 others outside of the pub in anticipation. “Everyone thinks country music isn’t that big but it’s huge,” she said, “ Clearly from the turnout tonight.” Motioning to the surrounding crowd.

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PANGAEA AT DURHAM: Rashmi Nath performs on stage at the event.

DC gets culture shock Evan Barr Chronicle Staff The line-up leading into the gym of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at the Oshawa campus may have been long, but that didn’t deter anyone who came to see the Pangaea Cultural Show, Durham College and UOIT’s annual showcase of music, art and theatre. The event, attracting an audience close to 500 didn’t dwindle throughout the evening, was put together by the Student Association. This is Pangaea’s seventh anniversary and there are already new additions being discussed for next year. Along with the performances from a variety of cultures, there was also the presentation of food from around the world. “I think it’s a great event to really showcase all the cultural diversity we have at Durham College and UOIT. The whole idea of Pangaea in itself is so inspiring. Historically, we were all one continent, and the showcase here at Durham College and UOIT celebrates a time of total unification,” said vice-president of Campus Clubs Michelle Lee. “It’s a

free event that has a wonderful food tasting and showcases, and coming from a very diverse family and environment myself, I think those two things are very important to incorporate when you want to create respect, awareness and education towards other unique and different cultures.” Once everyone had collected a plate or two, the performances began with a skit from the drama club followed by international student Arturo Fernandez and the evening continued it’s pace with group dance performances from Salsa Plus, the Middle Eastern Student Association and the Punjabi Panthers. “This is my third year performing, we will be doing some Latin dances,” said Ana Robalino, a member of the Salsa Plus dance club. Theodore Johnson, a first year Electronics Engineering student performed for the first time on stage in front the large crowd with Salsa Plus. “I just like to dance,” Johnson said with a nervous smile. Salsa Plus showcased Latin American dancing by performing salsa, merengue and bachata dance styles. The Middle Eastern Student Association continued with

a high-stamina dance called dubke which is common in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq and Jordan. The Punjabi Panthers shut down the evening with colourful and high-energy dances. Each showcase was met with enthusiastic applause and at times lively cheers of encouragement and appreciation for the performers. Durham College President Don Lovisa was in the audience and Student Association president Rachel Calvelli with several other SA members were at the show to lend a helping hand to one of the biggest annual campus events. “It’s wonderful to get a chance to see your students perform. They work hard all the time. With all the talents our students have, this gives them that venue to get out there and celebrate their music. Music is universal. As we learn more about an individual and their culture we gain a greater respect for it,” said Durham College President Don Lovisa. “There are so many different cultures involved. So you want to make sure that you’re respecting everyone’s culture. So it was an experience,” said Hospitality and Facilities manager, Michael Farrington.

express myself. Depending on my mood, some days I’ll Leila Kiani The Chronicle wear something simple, other days I’ll rock something This spring it’s time to gaudy,” she said. look at what’s hot and what’s Henderson also sells not in the world of fashion. trendy handbags that come Nikki Henderson, bou- in an array of yellows and tique owner and consultant oranges. “I get faux leather of Strut Nouveau in Oshawa, and something with a neat tells us some of the trends for design. Still really stylish.” spring and summer. Fashion has always been While many of her brands an interest of hers, and she are from all over the world, loves to create an environmany pieces in her store are ment in the store that inmade and manufactured in spires women to go in. “For Canada. Her materials in- me it’s art, it’s the equivalent clude cotton and polyester of painting a picture,” she from Italy. said. As far as A strong trendy, Henpassion for derson says fashion leads The pencil jean tropical cosome people to lours are in in hot pink is a real begin “paintstyle this sea- trend this season. and ing their own son, as well he knows how to fit a picture” by as polka dot sewing their woman’s body prints, bamown trends as boo leggings well. Kathleen and cigarette Eggen, owner leg pants. She of The Wool says a long tuQueen in Osnic top with hawa, sells Kelly Golby three quarter wool and difleggings and a pair of boots, ferent fibres to a wide range completes a chic look for this of customers. season. She also sells dress “We sell a lot of acrylic, pants for more of a business cotton and bamboo,” she look. said. “We have a pull on dress Although many of her cuspants that is popular with no tomers prefer staple colours buttons and zips, it is a mod- such as brown and black, ern pant.” she says many students are Her outfits displayed in buying purple fibres to make the store are accompanied scarves. with an accessory or two Kelly Golby, consultant from a variety of designers. and stylist at Dezire boutique “I have jewelry done by an in Oshawa, used to sew years artist in sterling silver wire, ago and says it is important she uses shells and makes a to know about fabrics. different piece every time.” Golby’s boutique has been Her jewelry suits every- in business for almost five one of different ages, and years and she strives to help students enjoy the different women feel their best. She pieces of costume and tribal carries brands such as Mijewelry she carries, to help chael Kors. “The pencil jean add to their outfits. in hot pink is a real trend this UOIT student Zahra Na- season, and he knows how thoo studying her Bachelor to fit a woman’s body,” she of Education, loves to acces- said. Like Henderson, Golby sorize all her outfits. “I feel also carries a few Canadian they’re one way I can really designers.

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Easy to wear styles, designed by Whitby fashion designer Laminatu Dumbuya The Chronicle Neelam Gounder is an up and coming fashion designer. At just 19, she has been in fashion shows, worked with a clothing company called Lafontaine, created her own collection, and had a one on one conversation with one of Canada’s most influential, fashion journalist, Jeanne Beker. She is hard working and will not stop utill she some day owns her own designer house. “My motivation was pretty

much yearning for that feeling of being recognized by my work. There isn’t a time I can remember where I haven’t sat by a sewing machine,” said Neelam. That passion and motivation she now yearns for was not always there growing up. “Funny thing, when I was younger, back in the elementary school days, I wasn’t the kid who dressed up. I wore rather plain clothes and pretty simple outfits. Dressing up wasn’t really my thing instead of pursuing fashion I tried escaping it,” said Gounder.

At 14 she became interested in design. “When I started wearing the clothes I made, people would stop and ask where I got my blazer. I would tell them I made it and they would be amazed by it. Just by that feeling I knew fashion design was for me,” said Gounder. So what was the sudden change of heart? She said it was her mother Veena, who owns an alteration shop in down Town Whitby. She is quite the fashion designer herself, so its no wonder Gounder gravitated towards

the business. “I grew up watching all of my moms customers praising her on how amazing she is. She did not only make the clothes, she sold them,” she said. Gounder’s style is simply classic, chic, confident, and sexy. “My line of clothing is ready to wear. My garments will be something that can be worn for a business meeting and turned into something you can wear on a girl’s night out by simply accessorizing I love working with clothes that flow.”

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FASHION IN WHITBY: Stylist Neelam Gounder shows off simple style.

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3D movies come back Erica Mota The Chronicle

Before going out to the theatres this weekend, there are a few things to consider. Third dimensional or 3D movies that once thrived during the 1950s are back and better than ever. As technology continues to advance through the digital age, the quality of 3D is much better. Brian D. Johnson is the film critic for Maclean’s magazine and president of the Toronto Film Critics Association. He not only agrees that the growth of technology has contributed to this 3D fever, but also attributes it to Avatar. Avatar was a movie that hit theatres in late 2009, directed by James Cameron. It was the first movie to be filmed with

3D cameras and is the highest grossing movie ever earning over $2.3 billion. “That was something I never saw before,” said Johnson when referring to the enchanting film Avatar that captured the hearts of many. Oddly enough, the second highest grossing film is Titanic, which was also directed by Cameron. It reopened in theatres April 4 in 3D for a limited time to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking. It was originally released in 1997. In his perspective, movies that are 3D should only become third dimensional if they were created with the thought of them becoming so. Titanic was created without this intention, therefore the 3D effect may be a letdown for viewers. “(3D) should be more like

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JACK AND ROSE RETURN: Marking the 100th anniversary of the Titanic in a 3D movie. an aquarium than a barrage,” said Johnson. In other words the viewer can descend into the movie rather than having it jump at them. When people or things poke and probe the audience, Johnson refers to this as breaking the fourth wall.“Enhance? Not always well,” said Johnson about the 3D experience. “It has been misplaced as an ac-

Goombas rock out Zach Leveque-Wilson The Chronicle

On a Thursday open mic night The Goombas have no set list. With a repertoire ranging from the Beatles to Sublime, the trio from Whitby never fail to stand out. “I like to sing!” frontman and guitarist Dakota Wylie sings in a falsetto voice. The Goombas began as a garage band in 2008, four guys with a love for classic rock and blues. They played their first show in 2009 at a charity gig held by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health. After a brief line up change that saw bassist Kenny Harvey leaving the band the Goombas solidified both their line up Zach Leveque-Wilson and their set list. Since then the band, filled out by J.J. Orr BREAK A LEG: Goombas frontman Dakota Wylie pracon drums and Josh Gilliland tices before their set begins. on bass and keys, has been bringing their unique blues them Wylie just smiles and ing off with a Beatles cover. rock sound to the Durham flips over his guitar strap to “I love this band,” says Kyle music scene. show off Young’s signature. Thompson, the organizer for Sitting in the basement Upstairs The Watershed the event, “I try to book them of Cocoa & Joes on Simcoe Hour is closing down its set every show I have.” ThompStreet before their set, there is and the Goombas are starting son, the founder and leader of much laughter and clowning to set up. living culture, a promotions around, a real sense of com“Some setup for an acous- group from Oshawa, books panionship is present. tic show!” laughs Wylie point- the Goombas for any rock or The main inspiration for ing to his electric guitar and acoustic concerts he organizWylie and Gilliland is their various effect pedals, “This es. guitar teacher Walt Young, about as acoustic as we get”. Although they have made who died under a year ago. After a few technical bugs the no releases, they have tracks When asked who influences Goombas start to play, lead- on their Facebook page.

tion movie.” Action films are the least suited for 3D in Johnson’s experience. The viewer’s eyes often grow tired when watching action in 3D as the added dimension requires the eye to get a lot busier. The interest simmered down last year at the box office, in the United States primarily, as 2D was being chosen over 3D.

But movies like Hugo helped re-instill the powerful meaning behind 3D that Avatar introduced to the audience. He also suggested that 3D is simply enhanced visual space that is similar to the method used in The Artist. Much like the image that is standing out in 3D is the silence in The Artist that provides emotional space.

Video games evolve Cody Orme The Chronicle

Gamers are a nostalgic bunch. Most can remember the first game they played or the first game they beat. This nostalgia, mixed with modern technology is what has fuelled a second wind for classic games. Downloadable services such as Steam, Apple IOS, Xbox Live and PlayStation Network have created a last stand for classic games. “We played these games for hours,” says Kamal Lalli, owner of We Got Games, a booth in the Pickering Flea Market that sells primarily classic games and consoles, but also sells new games as well. Lalli says digitally downloadable games are an interesting concept. “The videogame industry has to one up itself (with technology),” says Lalli, “If people wanted they can go online and play emulators.” For others, however, digital distribution is a way to play a game they no longer own. “I think its great,” said Cathy Feraday-Miller, who has been in the game industry since 1999 and is now lead art director at Rocket 5 Studios. “They made a high res version of the art assets, and

included both the original art assets and new high res art assets and you can choose in the game which one you want,” says Tim Miller, creator of Rocket 5 Studios. The pixelated art was added in for both nostalgic reasons as well as artistic reasons. “Pixel art has come back into fashion as an art form,” says Miller. This trend has been seen almost everywhere. “It is a very popular art form and it fuels nostalgia or fake nostalgia,” says Feraday-Miller. This fake nostalgia comes from people who were not around for the original concept, but find it cool because it is retro. There are financial reasons for why companies are re-releasing old games. “ These companies own these intellectual properties, and they are beloved by fans,” says Miller, “so if they make a game based on a popular character they can get a whole lot of attention or a lot of downloads on it without spending as much money on marketing as they would normally.” Lalli looks at Nintendo when it comes to a fan base, using Mario Kart, a game that made its debut on the Super Nintendo 20 years ago as an example and says, “The games are the same.”

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Bittersweet maple syrup festivities Melissa Creasy Alexander The Chronicle

The sun was shining and it was a balmy 18 degrees Sunday, March 18, just one of the many days during the 37th annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival, at the Purple Woods Conservation Area on the outskirts of north Oshawa. Heritage Hall was filled with families and couples stuffing their faces with pancakes and syrup. “This syrup is so good,” said eight-year-old Tyler Morgan, from Brooklin, who was accompanied by his grandparents for a March break activity. For the less hungry guests, or those finished with their pancakes, there were horsedrawn wagon rides, interactive historical displays, a sugar shack, pioneer log cabin and a general store. Guests followed the scenic forest trail down a hill, where they could stop to look at the sap taps placed in the trees and interact with historical displays. Displays showed how sap was collected, used and turned to syrup during the time of pioneers, and allowed guests to ask questions. At the bottom of the hill rested the sugar shack where Veronica Eagin was explaining the modern process of making sap into syrup.

“There are three steps in cooking the sap, for two of which we use a wood stove, and a propane stove for the last step. Propane allows us to turn the heat off immediately, so we don’t over cook the sap, unlike a wood stove,” Eagin explained. “However, this year there just isn’t enough sap because of the warm weather we’ve been getting. It’s great for the people, bad for tapping the sap,” Eagin said. “Sap is usually stored in the roots of trees at night when temperatures drop, then rises during the day, allowing it to be drained from the trees, but temperatures haven’t been dropping. The sap just keeps rising up and up,” said Eagin. This year the sap concentration is about two per cent, compared to the typical three to four per cent, meaning the sap is just not as sweet this year, making it more difficult for sap to be made Eagin explained. “More sap than usual would be needed to make the same amount of syrup.” Guests continued to shuffle in and out of the Sugar Shack, not only to ask Eagin questions, but also to examine a variety of fur pelts hanging on the wall, much like ones that were used by the pioneers for survival during cold winters, and trade for necessities. Just outside the entrance to the Sugar Shack a large line of eager children waited with

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EVERYONE ABOARD: Six-year-old Sarah Brown overcomes her fears to pet a horse at the Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival. parents who wanted to go for a horse-drawn wagon ride. Upon returning to the main area children flooded around hoping to be brave enough to pet the large horse that hauled such a big load around. Some children seemed fear-

less, however the creatures intimidated others like six-yearold Sarah Brown from Courtice. “Will it bite?,” she asked, as she stayed hidden behind her mother. While the event bustled with families, friends and couples

who enjoyed the warm weather at the annual event, syrupmakers have had a short window of opportunity for collecting sap. The warm weather has been anything but enjoyable for their business.

Up in the club with DJ Intrinity Leila Kiani The Chronicle Flashing lights, loud music and wild crowds sure does sound like a good time, doesn’t it? According to DJ Intrinity, one of Durham’s popular club party DJs, all the glitz and glamour comes along with ample hours of hard work and dedication. For DJ Intrinity, also known as Anton Francis, it all started at the age of 12 with the inspiration of his father and older

brother. After his brother’s death in 2001, and a few DJ names later, he was inspired to choose Intrinity for religious reasons signifying the father, the son and the Holy Ghost. The now 24-year-old Francis started out from humble beginnings while growing up, playing for the older Caribbean folk. Soca and reggae music came first, as he slowly educated himself to other genres. “You learn to grow an appreciation for different types of music,” he

said. While starting out in smaller communities with socafests, hip hop jams and house parties, Francis soon grew into the club scene. It wasn’t easy though, because problems always had a way of presenting themselves. For one venue, the power bar unplugged. “It was the longest 30 seconds of my life,” he said. But of course, along with all the trials and tribulations, there will always be some

amusement. “You couldn’t even see me, it was just smoke,” said Francis, looking back and laughing about one night when the amps got out of control. It’s not all clubs though. He likes to spend time in the studio to create his next masterpiece. “When I’m in the studio, I get this feeling that I’m creating something amazing, but at the same time, I can’t wait to see how people will react to it in the clubs.” Although Francis has a background in accounting and

finance, System Music Warehouse, Durham’s DJ school in Pickering, teaches everything there is to know. “If you’re going to do something and be passionate about it, do it properly,” he said. He has always been true to himself, and expects others to do the same if they want to make it in the business. “Remain open minded, and regardless of growing as a DJ and growing in popularity, stay level headed.” He is playing at On the Rocks and Status Lounge in Oshawa.

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Real talent at Reel festival

Hidden MBM program takes new approach to learning talent Manjula Selvarajah The Chronicle

First and second year students of Durham College’s Music Business Management (MBM) Program were celebrating Sunday night after the completion of their term project, the 12th annual Reel Music Festival (RMF). The RMF is an entirely student-run, four-day music festival incorporating music showcases, panels with industry experts, music clinics and a songwriting competition. The project gives more than 100 MBM students the opportunity to run a festival from start to finish, from lining up speakers and performers, acquiring sponsors, managing budgets through to publicizing

and executing the event. First year students cut their teeth on two early events in the festival, Songs Revealed and Prescription to Rock, while the second year students execute the rest of the scheduled programs. “Running the whole Reel Music Festival, it’s a lot of real experience,” said Spencer Lacavera, a second year MBM student, “It’s nothing like what you would get anywhere else, it’s very hands-on.” The practice of incorporating real world experience within diplomas is common to other programs at Durham College. The organizing started in October 2011. MBM program co-ordinator Tony Sutherland divided the team into groups that met during scheduled class

times and as needed, to coordinate the festival. Caitlyn Anderson and Elisa Kritiotis, two second-year MBM students credited the material in their courses, on event planning, networking, accounting and communications, with giving them the skillset needed to handle the variety of tasks thrown their way.

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learned by working with bands, managing speakers and working in teams. “We are given a get-out-ofjail-free card, because of the fact that we are in school. It’s not like we are being thrown into the deep end and we have to scramble.” said Mitchell. “We can network here, learn now, learn from mistakes and bring it to the real world.” Becky Elliott, a third year student, who worked on the festival last year and is now interning at the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, spoke to how it prepared her for the internship. “There is a huge learning curve, because it is all studentrun, but it gives you the handson experience you need,” she said. “It was great.”

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Erik Parker is an example of what a student can do when faced with a difficult problem. Rather than giving up, he found a way to solve the difficulty. Originally he just wanted to be a writer because he enjoyed writing short stories. But then he discovered directing and found he enjoyed telling his stories visually, rather than textually. Which is why he is currently getting schooling for video production. He writes, schedules, budgets, secures locations, hires a crew and cast, shoots and records what is needed, edits tape and sound, adds any needed visual effects and then sends it off in hopes somebody will like it enough to want to show it. His most recent work that he is most proud of is a music video he directed for a friend. About a year and a half into college, they talked about making a music video for one of his song’s, Hello, Honey. Originally they had planned to make a much longer, larger video. “The original plan was for a different song of his called Hole, and we had this whole elaborate thing worked out where he was going to be stalked through downtown by this girl in a red dress and a guy in a gas mask,” says Parker. But they had run into some problems with an actress-model they had hired. She left them for a different shoot. So they set up in Parker’s friend’s studio, just one camera and some lights and made a pure performance piece with his friend playing all the different instruments to the same track. “Taylor (Parker’s friend) has been a musician, I believe all his life, and he owns and can play pretty much any instrument in a basic four-piece band,” Parker says. “But in Mt. Olivet he mostly plays synthesizers and sings.” Just Parker and a twoperson crew. Afterward, they cut it all together until his friend was satisfied with the final product. “And it’s still one of the better things I’ve done at school,” says Parker. proud of it.”

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Comic industry to become superhuman Local store owners aren’t afraid of digital era Brent Carabott The Chronicle

With the growing concern over the effect of downloading and file sharing on the music and movie industry, the state of the comic book industry could end up being overlooked. As it turns out most comic book stores are not worried about losing business to illegal piracy. But what sets the industry apart? Why are comics not feeling the heat? The answer is simple. Comic book stores have been able to do something that music and movie stores have failed to do, create a welcoming atmosphere for patrons. Thus comic shops become more than just a store, they become a forum for discussion of superheroes, storylines and art. Steve Quinnell, owner of Comic Book Addiction in Whitby, knows precisely what keeps people coming back. “Part of what we sell is a community,” said Quinnell, when asked what makes his store dif-

ferent from big bookstores that carry the same products. “You can’t get good discussion about current comics in those types of stores.”

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In fact, people can’t even get competitive pricing. But the pricing is not the biggest thing that big chains like Chapters and Coles fail to deliver, it’s the knowledge. The staff in these stores rarely know their comic books. There are no staff recommendations, no friendly conversation about comic books. Chapters leaves much to be desired in its knowledge of comics, which prompts many custom-

ers to seek out the comic shops, says Quinnell. According to Quinnell, today’s consumers are becoming more interested in digitizing their lives thus comics must follow suit and grow. Digital comic books do not support comic shops, but what tends to be happening in the industry is that the printed comic will intertwine with the digital. The big players in the industry, Marvel and DC, have begun strong campaigns to promote the harmony between digital and printed comics. According to a press release from Marvel Comics, beginning in June, all major Marvel titles will be accompanied by a digital download code. This code not only allows the comic reader to download a version of the comic onto a computer or tablet, it also brings extra content, special features that are not always present in the printed version. Regardless of the extra features, comic shops are not worried about these digital comics. As Ross Lockhart, longtime clerk at Worlds Collide in downtown Oshawa, says, “It’s about repeat business, if you’re in this hobby, they (customers) are closer to friends than walking wallets.” According to Lockhart the

biggest threat to the comics industry is itself and its shortsighted business model. He says the children are where the money is. Getting children to read print comics now is important for the future. Lockhart says children today are growing up in an increasingly digital world and the problem with comics is they are barely marketed towards preteens anymore. There are fewer children’s comic books today than there were 20 years ago. Inside comic books today there are ads for cars. Missing are the toy, candy and fast food ads that appeal to young children. The biggest problem, says Lockhart, is the price, children do not have the money to walk into a comic shop and buy a $3 comic. Lockhart has seen the quality of paper and art only increase in the last two decades, but at the same time, the price has also gone up. Lockhart has a solution. “Make low quality, cheap books on newsprint so that they are affordable for kids.” According to Lockhart if the paper and printing process went back to the way it used to be, comics could be sold for $1. Lockhart is not saying that all comics should go back to the

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‘90s, but cheap comics for children would get them hooked at a young age. Lockhart’s colleague Quinnell shares the same sentiment. “What the kids want will dictate where the market goes,” he said. Quinnell expects Disney’s recent purchase of Marvel will go a long way in fostering a renewed commitment toward comics for children. There may be some business lost to file sharing and downloading, but according to Quinnell and Lockhart comic book shops are alive and well. They believe the fostering of community in stores like Comic Book Addiction and Worlds Collide will keep them around for years to come, as well as the collectability aspect of the printed comic. “We are selling more comics than we ever have,” said Quinnell.

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Jeff Budgell

ROWING FOR SUCCESS: Ridgeback rower Christie Attwood was one of many student athletes who attended the UOIT sports banquet.

A night to remember for Attwood Continued from Page 1 Maiorano is a defender on the soccer team and since arriving at UOIT, has been credited with helping improve the defense. The Ridgebacks reduced goals against by 24 this season. He was also named MVP and defensive player of the year

and is the first Ridgeback soccer player to be named an OUA all-star. Morillo was recognized not only by UOIT, where she took home the offensive player of the year award and MVP, but also on a national level. She won the Marion Hilliard Award, for excellence in athletics, academics and com-

munity involvement at the CIS National Championship banquet. Another big award winner of the night was Christie Attwood, a graduating rower, who took home hardware for OUA Woman of Influence, UOIT All Academic, Rob Milikin Award, and the Gary Polonsky Female Leadership Award.

Maiorano, Morillo UOIT’s top athletes Kris Cuaresma The Chronicle

At the end of every year, UOIT honours two students as male and female athletes of the year. Because of these athletes’ dedication to individual and team success, the school recognizes them as standouts among their peers. This year, that honour went to Aldo Maiorano of men’s soccer and Jill Morillo of woman’s hockey. For Maiorano, the award summarized a journey that began in the United States where he was an All-American and played in the NCAA for Cleveland State University. Completing only his first season with the Ridgebacks, the Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies student was happy to look back on a successful year. “As an individual, I feel like I achieved all the goals I set out for myself. During preseason, I worked really hard on my personal fitness,” said Maiorano.

“I thought I did well as an individual and did what I could to contribute to the team.” Morillo capped off a season where she received numerous awards throughout the year. The Nuclear Engineering student ranked third in the OUA in overall points and made UOIT history when she became the first student from the school to be named an OUA first-team all-star. And still, receiving the athlete of the year award ranked right up there with her other accolades. “There are so many great athletes at UOIT so it’s hard to tell what the outcome will be because everyone is so deserving,” said Morillo. “It’s a great feeling to be nominated by your school for such a big award. I feel very thankful to have all these players and coaches supporting me.” After being swarmed by their peers in a flurry of high fives and hugs, the duo couldn’t help but reference the teams

they represent. On a night when no one would blame Maiorano and Morillo for making the night about themselves, the pair were quick to point out that this award was bigger than any individual. “It (Athlete of the Year award) means a lot to me, but I think it means a lot more for the soccer program itself,” said Maiorano. “It builds on the future recruitment wise and hopefully this is a stepping stone for others to come to the school.” “Obviously we would have liked to make playoffs and do better as a team. But each year we’re growing, and I think next year we have a lot of potential,” said Morillo. “I’m really excited to be a part of that while continuing to grow as an athlete.” The pair also won several other team awards throughout the night. Maiorano won defensive player of the year and MVP, while Morillo won offensive player of the year and MVP.

“I cried,” Attwood laughed in an interview after the banquet. “To be a part of the Ridgebacks has been an unreal experience and to be able to represent my team and everything by winning an award is more than I could ask for.” Attwood hopes to help coach the UOIT rowing team in the fall but not after a little vaca-

tion. “I’ve been at school for five years so I want to live it up this summer.” The James-Baun Cup, an award named after Toronto Maple Leaf great Bobby Baun who was in attendance, and his friend Don James, was awarded to Tony Rizzi and Jaclyn Gibson.

UOIT Athletic Award Winners Men’s Hockey Freshman Athlete of the Year Andrew Randazzo Leadership Chris Purves Offensive Player of the Year Tony Rizzi Defensive Player of the Year Steve Spade MVP - Mike Noyes James Baun Cup Tony Rizzi Academic Award Ryan Oliver

Women’s Hockey Freshman Athlete of the Year Jennifer Daly Leadership Vanessa Johnstone Offensive Player of the Year Jill Morillo Defensive Player of the Year Jordan Whately MVP - Jill Morillo James Baun Cup Jaclyn Gibson Academic Award Kara Carter

Men’s Rowing Rookie of the Year Justin Hiller Leadership Scott Wilson MVP - Patrick Bradley Academic Award Chris Bagshaw

Women’s Rowing Rookie of the Year Emily Simpson Coxswain of the Year Catharina Cheng Leadership Allison Ng & Gillian Beckette MVP - Ashley Tompsett Rob Milikin Award Christie Attwood Academic Award Ashley Thompsett

Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Year Mitchell Ferguson Leadership Nicholas Soldera MVP - Lee Cockerham Academic Award Scott Gowans Men’s Soccer Rookie of the Year Matt Caldaroni Offensive Player of the Year Justin Gordon Defensive Player of the Year Aldo Maiorano Leadership Michael Heinrich MVP - Aldo Maiorano Academic Award Daniel Robertson Golf Leadership Joel Neal MVP - Jay Finley Academic Award Joel Neal Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Tessa Lam Leadership Stephanie Macaskill MVP - Ashley Le Lievre Academic Award Stephanie Macaskill

Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year Astrid DeSouza Leadership Heather Murphy MVP - Astrid DeSouza Academic Award Jennifer Hann Dance Rookie of the Year Nicole Allison Leadership Ashley MacLean MVP - Lindsay Bourque Academic Award Ashley MacLean Men’s Curling Leadership Connor Duhaime MVP - Connor Duhaime Academic Award – Ben Bevan Women’s Curling Leadership Alexandra Trought MVP - Suzanne Miller Academic Award Danielle Loney

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‘Their Opportunity’ wins with Campus Cup Alex Martinez The Chronicle The inaugural charity cup hosted by Durham College and UOIT was a great way for both teams to display their skills, while giving back to the community. Friday, March 30, the Lords and Ridgebacks held an indoor soccer game in order to raise money and awareness for a local charity called Their Opportunity. The Charity Cup drew a sellout crowd as fans, family and students witnessed the two rivals compete for the first Charity Cup and, of course, bragging rights. The last time these two teams faced each other was in September for the Campus Cup. The Ridgebacks defeated the Lords 6-3 in a fast-paced threeperiod game. The Ridgebacks finished the first period with a 1-0 lead even though Durham in ball possession. In the second period UOIT out-shot and outplayed the Lords and finished the period with a 3-1 lead. The final period was physical as Durham tried to catch up to

the Ridgebacks, but UOIT continued to dominate with quick passing, excellent footwork and ball control. Top goal scorers of the night were Ridgebacks’ captain Paul Craven with two goals and the Lords’ alumni player and assistant coach Evan Bombino, also with two goals. Lords captain Duncan Mitchell was less than pleased with the outcome of the game. “I am not happy with the way we played tonight,” said Mitchell. “We could have passed the ball a lot better. We need to improve on that.” Although the game was a competitive between the rival schools, the main purpose of the event was to raise awareness and money to support Their Opportunity. Starting goalkeeper for the Ridgebacks, Michael Heinrich, got in touch with one of the staff members from Their Opportunity and came up with the idea to have this event. “ It was a great way to showcase our soccer programs and give back to the community,” said Heinrich. “We are grateful to be helping Their Opportunity and to give back to the com-

munity.” President and CEO of Their Opportunity, Randy Gill, attended the event and was happy with the outcome. “We would love to do this event again next year because of all the success and support we have had here tonight,” said Gill. The event raised approximately $1,500 from donations. The organization, based in Whitby, started about three years ago. Their Opportunity helps provide families with the means needed to enrol their children in athletic programs in the community. Gill spoke about the importance of the pay-it-forward program. “Pay-it-forward fund allows those children who have been helped by us to give back to the community and help other children. It builds team-work and skill,” said Gill. The payit-forward program allows for constant community involvement and teaches the children how to help one another. A night that consisted of music, performances, half-time shows, raffles and lots of great soccer gave hope and opportunities for other children to do the same.

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PLAYING FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Andrew Serediuk gets ready to kick off the Campus Cup.

Gym staff is Oshawa Generals give back to their city and fans here to help Chantelle Smith The Chronicle The Durham college gym staff plays a large role in the success of the school’s varsity sports teams. They do more than monitor the gym entrances and answer questions. Ashley Mulholland, DC women’s varsity volleyball member, explained several of the responsibilities of everyone who is part of the gym staff. They do everything from setting up all the equipment for the various teams at their practices, to tending to the athlete’s needs. They are also always available to get extra equipment if needed. It was made clear that the gym staff is always punctual, always willing to help, and they do way more than what students and team members see on a regular basis. “They’re always on time,” says Ashley. “They understand that if they’re late, we’re late.” Many of Durham’s athletes also use the workout room

above the gymnasium. “The facility and the trainers help athletes out a lot,” said David Jackson, Flex monitor. He says that the gym staff downstairs help sports teams members out the most, because once they go up to the workout room these varsity team members usually have a strict plan and know their routine. Most of the time the workout room is full of students who are all offered the same privilege of the staff’s services. “Sometimes if I ask, they help me with tips to improve my technique to be more effective and I always see great improvement” said UOIT student Steven Nguyen as he enjoyed his daily workout. The effect that the gym staff has on the students and on the school’s various teams is big. From helping out with everyone’s needs and concerns, to setting up equipment for teams before and during practices, the gym staff is essential to the school.

Leah Daize The Chronicle Community love was in the air at Denny’s in Whitby on Valentines Day this year. Josh Brown, Cole Cassels and Scott Laughton of the Oshawa Generals showed up to meet and greet with fans. The three signed autographs and posed for pictures with an excited crowd of children and parents. “We had a really good turnout this time, better than most,” says rookie defenceman Brown. “We (the Oshawa Generals) take turns doing this kind of stuff two or three times a week.” And not just signings. The Gens also do book readings with younger children, hospital visits, participate in public skates and other charitable events. “It’s nice to see these young boys giving something back. It shows a lot of maturity and dedication,” says Denny’s manager Kumar Arul, of the visit from the Generals. He also added that the boys should feel fulfilled by doing so, and they do.

“It’s a pretty cool experience,” says Cassels. “I think back and remember when I wanted an autograph, or even just to be in the same room as my favourite players.”

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Cassels is also in his rookie year. The Oshawa Generals make weekly trips into the community. Not only to promote relationships with fans, but also to thank sponsors. Denny’s sponsors the Gens, and the restaurant’s logo is spread across the Zamboni that clears off the ice at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. “It was so great to watch. The players were all so well mannered… Sometimes I think people associate young athletes with arrogance, but this was

just not the case,” says Arul. “The Oshawa Generals are always welcome here.” Lesley Bovie, communication officer at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, also suggests that the Gens are always welcome at the hospital. Once a year around Christmas, four or five players go into the pediatric ward to visit with patients. “It’s not fun being in the hospital around that time, so they (Oshawa Generals) come to lift up their (patients) spirits. It really brightens their day, and the parents get a kick out of it too because it’s hard for them also, especially around this time,” Bovie says of the yearly visit. The players go into patients’ rooms to chat, and sometimes have autograph sessions. “They really get to know the patients They actually spend a lot of time with the kids, and are so good with them and professional. “You almost forget the players are so young,” she adds. The pediatric ward houses children from infant to 17 years of age. The Generals are mostly late teens, and Bovie agrees that the pediatric ward is a good fit for the visit, as, “they relate extremely well to the kids.”

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Lords in need of new big man Chris Willis The Chronicle

Another season has finished for The Durham Lords and the playoff hopes ended early in the qualifying round for the team. Their finishing record was 12 wins and eight losses. So now it’s time to start over and start rethinking next season and what is required. However, while R. Desmond Rowley, head coach of the Lord’s basketball team, hasn’t started to put everything together yet, he’s looking for the best team possible for next season. “We have five or six guys returning,” said Rowley. “We’re looking to bring in another four or five people.” Rowley is looking for height as the team is losing three players who are graduating, Kevin McGarrity, Kevin Honig and Wabano Byron. These are all tall men themselves. “They’re all six-foot-fiveinches, six-foot-six-inches, big guys so we have to replace them, but it’s sad to see old guys go because they did a hell of a lot for us. But you move on, every year guys move on and you just bring in new people,” said Rowley. This season’s team consisted of nine first year students, two in their second year and one third-year player. Rowley felt the team did pretty well this past season, but inexperi-

ence caused them to lose a few games that a more experienced team would have won. “The guys that are returning will be a year more experienced and they kind of help the new guys we are bringing in so that they can be competitive throughout the whole season,” said Rowley. Rowley feels that next year will be better and it’s all about experience with the players. “We were probably the youngest team this year and it showed. At times we had some highs and times we had lows. And that’s what you get from inexperienced teams, highs and lows. Not a lot of stuff in the middle like an even keel,” said Rowley. Rowley said he doesn’t know what the challenges will be next year, but if there is one it will be bringing in the new players and meshing them with the returning players, because they won’t be as experienced. But Rowley says it will be fine and that they have a good group of guys coming back in terms of their attitudes and work ethic so he’ll get from them what he needs. As far as high school players coming to play for the Lords, it works a little differently in Canada as opposed to the United States. “Tons of people tell you you’re coming and then come September they’ve gone someplace else because there is no

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PEP TALK: DC Lords basketball coach R. Desmond Rowley talks to his players. commitment in terms of people coming to your school,” said Rowley. He said with the number of people last year that committed to the team they would have won the Canadian championship, but none of them showed up. It’s still early to know which players from high school are coming to the Lords. There are no definitive names yet. Some key elements that Rowley is looking for in his players for next season are a

hard working ethic in the classroom and on the court. He says players have to be good students and a good basketball player and work hard at both things. Coach Rowley was happy with the performance of Christoff Pierre. “I think he realized what we (coaching staff) had been preaching to him for the last years how talented he is, and it’s just a matter of working hard every practice, every game and let that talent come to the forefront,” said Rowley. Row-

ley also said Christoff was the leading scorer virtually every game they played for the last six or seven games. Inexperience did play a big part last season with the Lords as they were a young group, but Rowley does think that they showed promise. Although it wasn’t the best outcome for the Lords this past season, it’s a brand new start next September and the team will have a bit more of that experience needed to get furtheralong.

Meet the leaders of our sports teams Kris Cuaresma The Chronicle Other than the fact there will be a movie based on The Avengers this summer, there really isn’t anything that separates the fictional Marvel comic book characters from the captains of the Durham College and UOIT sports teams. Born leaders, super-athletic traits and asked to carry great responsibilities, some of these standout athletes provided insight on what it means to represent both a team and an entire campus. “Every time you put on the jersey and see the ‘C’ on it, it reminds you of everything that you carry,” said UOIT women’s hockey captain Jill Morillo. “Your team looks up to you every game so you have to be that role model and make sure the team is ready to go.” The definition of a role model changes depending on the team. For Durham College men’s basketball captain, Tyler McGarrity, that meant being the father figure this season to a roster with 11 freshmen. “Coming to college can be

a change because you’re away from home,” McGarrity said. “You want to keep younger players on top of their school work. I try to make sure they’re going to classes and practising right.” As a leader, perception is everything. And for most of the Lords’ and Ridgebacks’ captains, the burden of keeping their credibility intact is an important aspect to their role. Often that includes practising what you preach, whether that involves performing in games or attending classes and maintaining high grades. “As much as you challenge everyone to be the best, you also have to stay at your best, if just to prove why you’re captain,” added McGarrity. Two players who have already proved a lot are Shannon Ferguson and Janna Hagan, cocaptains for Durham women’s fastball, a team that prides itself on its tradition of winning. “I didn’t necessarily feel like I had to be the best player, I felt like I just had to be a part of the team,” Ferguson said. “I had to give 120 per cent, because if you’re not putting all your ef-

fort into it, then the rest of the team doesn’t need to as well.” Though both Ferguson and Hagan have contrasting styles in leadership. The duo is still able to connect with the team because of previous experience as regular players on the roster – a transition every captain goes through.

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“You go from being a part of the team to being a leader. You play a totally different role. Suddenly, everyone looks to you at how to balance school, sports and social things,” said Ferguson. “I didn’t know what to expect because I wasn’t captain for my first two years,” Hagan explained. “I got used to doing

what I was told to do, so it was weird at first to be in a power position. There was a definite shift in responsibility.” However, not all of these responsibilities involve whether a captain can better peers. Other times, having a designated leader gives teams a chance to leave an impression on their own captain. For the women’s fastball team, that meant forcing a leader to see what she was really capable of. “I was really shy and more of a follower in high school. Being captain kind of forced me to get out of my shell and speak up a bit more,” Hagan said. Regardless of what it is like at other schools, the camaraderie is evident in every one of the varsity teams here at DC-UOIT. That chemistry often plays a significant role in how successful a captain can be throughout the season. “I had to ease my way into it,” said Natasha Jakovljevic, captain of the Durham women’s volleyball squad. “The team made it easy, it isn’t just me doing the talking, the team would give their input and make it a

collaborative kind of thing.” “Our team (women’s hockey) is full of leaders, I may be the captain, but I think all the team members do a really good job of pushing each other. They make my job easy,” added Morillo. But though teams here on campus can often blur the lines of designated captains with rosters that boast leaders from top to bottom, the official label also represents everything a player has gone through to get to that point. “Being captain kind of shows my hard work and dedication. I’ve been on this team for three years, and now it’s like it’s my turn to lead the team,” Jakovljevic said. The title as captain of a varsity sports team is obviously not a right, but a privilege. It is something many athletes growing up see themselves doing, but not many actually do it. Heroic on their respective playing fields and in the classroom, they are the varsity captains of DC-UOIT, real life leaders who their teams and anyone else can look up to with confidence.

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Lords star claims two volleyball OCAA records Alex Martinez The Chronicle Staff

Al Fournier

RECORD BREAKER: Durham’s number 8, Dave McMann shows great athleticism in front of a home crowd.

One of Durham’s best volleyball players finished his fiveyear career as a Lord by setting two new OCAA records. Dave McMann, a 22-yearold athlete from Elmvale, Ont. recorded two OCAA records during his fifth and final year playing volleyball for Durham The middle position player stands at six feet, seven-inches tall, wearing the No. 8 jersey he had for the last five years. The Business Management Graduate broke two OCAA records during regular season action this February. McMann’s 70th block on Feb.9 broke the single season block record of 69 which was set in 2001 by Kanitha Boranprasit from Seneca. Although he was happy about beating the record, McMann knew he wanted to accomplish something greater, and that would be passing the all-time career blocks record. “I felt like I knew I was going to pass it. I thought about it as a stepping stone for the next record I wanted to break.”

Dave McMann • Dave McMann, selected as the male Lords representative at the OCAA volleyball all-star game at Fleming College in Peterborough. • McMann had one kill, one block and three digs in two sets of play at the all-star game. • On February 22nd McMann was named OCAA player of the week for the second time this season. • McMann broke an OCAA record with 206 career blocks. Several nights later at Georgian College, McMann set a new OCAA career blocking record of 206 blocks in five years. The previous record was 205 blocks in five years set by Corey Cole of St. Clair College. “I was so happy, we played in Barrie so a lot of my family and friends came to that game to watch,” said McMann. Although the Lords lost in the bronze medal match, McMann said that this was the team’s best year since he’s been a member. “The team’s difference from when I started is night-andday. I progressed as a player and so have others,” said McMann.

“The coaching staff completely changed how we play, our new coach is young and focuses more on skill rather than conditioning.” McMann is currently in his second year studying Accounting. Although his years of eligibility to play are up, McMann will continue to contribute to the team and focus on school. “I thought about playing in Europe, but first I am going to focus on finishing school. I will help out the middle coaches and the new middle players next year.” There is no denying that this individual is a talented competitor and role model for new and returning athletes.

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Successful women’s football season Joshua Santos The Chronicle

Tears of joy, laughter and cheers filled the room as The Durham College/ UOIT women’s flag football team celebrated their accomplishments, at this year’s team banquet. With the season just wrapping up, they were successful both on the field and off. While participating in several tournaments throughout the season, the team still managed to give back to the community, and raise funds for the local non-profit cancer charity, Hearth Place. Their goal was to raise $1,000 and it was successfully met through several events such as celebrity serves at Boston Pizza in Oshawa, pub nights, bake sales and a rookie night. President of UOIT-DC women’s flag football, Shannon Galea says, “We chose Hearth Place because their charity is focused on helping those with breast cancer, kids, youth and families.” Accepting the donation on behalf of Hearth Place was executive director Andrea Shaw. She showed her gratitude saying, “Thank you everyone for your hard work. This generous donation will go towards providing emotional support for children and families dealing with all types of cancer.” Shaw also said, “Hearth

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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL BANQUET: Alex Down (left), Josh Guest (centre) and Shannon Galea (right) at the women’s football banquet. place started 15 years ago and we’ve received many private donations, but this is the first we’ve received from the women’s football team. It’s greatly appreciated.” During the banquet, coaches announced this year’s award winners. From team TMTD, Shelia King won the award for MVP Defense, Melissa Linton won MVP offence, Kelsey Sargent

won most improved offence, Daria Ruginis won most improved Defence and Rachel Armstrong won rookie of the year. For team KMP, Katie Chesson was award MVP defence, Cat Cheng won MVP offence, Heather Kavelaar won most improved defence, Chelsea Cane won most improved offence and lastly, Kailee Demoe won rookie of the year.

In Ontario, college athletes can receive up to $2,000 per year and university athletes can receive up to $4,000. Modest sums when compared to the $40,000 scholarships offered by a Division 1 university in the United States. If he could change athletic scholarships in Canada, Duggan said he would like to see athletes’ entire tuitions paid. “In my lifetime, it will never change because it makes an even playing field,” said Duggan. He said limiting the amount of money Canadian schools can offer to athletes allows worse off schools to compete with richer schools. American schools use scholarships as an investment. Good athletes will attract fans and create revenue for the school. Babcock said for Durham, scholarships, “are a part of our recruitment strategy…and provide us with a tool to recruit for coaches.” Like American schools, coaches travel to provincial, club and recruiting events. Babcock said it is competitive

and can get heated when more than one school wants an athlete. He said an important tool in recruiting is inviting athletes and their families to visit campus. This practice played a key part in Durham Lords volleyball player Steven Clarey’s decision to attend Durham. Both Durham College and Fleming in Peterborough approached Clarey, but after visiting the school and practising with the team, he felt Durham was a better fit. Clarey said his team practises four or five times per week. It also travels to various schools for games and tournaments on weekends. This does not leave much time for a social life nevermind a part-time job. The money Ontario student athletes receive only partially compensates for the money they could have earned working part-time. Students play because they enjoy it, not for the money or because they expect jobs in sport. Clarey said he would like

Scholarships affect athletes’ decisions about education Melissa Walker The Chronicle “It’s about education, there, it’s a million dollar business.” Durham College golf coach, Michael Duggan explained the difference between Canadian and American athletic scholarships. “My view is the NCAA is run like a business. Here we run it as an opportunity to get an education, “ he said. In Ontario, to qualify for an athletic scholarship, students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and risk losing their scholarship if they do not. Ken Babcock, director of Athletics and Duggan agree this is not the case in the United States. Student athletes are offered up-front regardless of academic standing there. Babcock said coaches do consider an athlete’s grades when recruiting, but it is definitely athletics first. He said it is a vastly different environment in Canada. The greatest difference is Canadian schools are not providing full-ride scholarships.

This season, the team played games at the University of Toronto, McMaster University and at Wilfred Laurier University. They won one game at York and one at Laurier. The highlight of the season came during the tournaments. “For both teams, I feel that the most memorable highlight of the season was the McMaster tournament as the players and coaches really came together

with the plays that they had worked hard on at practice. Team TMTD was able to come out of the tournament with two wins, but lost in the quarterfinals. Team KMP had some good rushes up the field. KMP really came together and began to see how important it was the work together both on and off the field,” said Galea. With the season over, Galea was happy with the team’s performance and said there’s always room for improvement. “I am happy with how this season went in terms of the number of girls we had committed to playing. The coaches were extremely helpful in making this program successful, as their dedication was absolutely outstanding. They were definitely the backbone to this program as they really showed the girls why they love the sport so much and made it fun for them to learn. With a successful year both on and off the field, Galea admitted it wasn’t easy. “Being both a player and president last year was extremely tough to juggle along with commitments in school and as an athlete. I’m happy with how the season turned out and I can walk away knowing that the players and coaches had a lot of fun together as we worked together towards a common goal. It’s just a great feeling to know that we are helping people and showing support in the communiy”

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: Steven Clarey of the Durham Lords men’s volleyball team. a career in volleyball, but if not, he will find a job with his diplomas from Durham. Careers in their chosen sports are harder to achieve here because the athletes, who are going to pursue careers in sport often go to the United States. Duggan said it is possible for student athletes to become professional athletes but it may take longer because they do not

get the exposure here. The money used for athletic scholarships is part of the school’s administration budget, meaning it comes from the same pool of money other grants do including academic scholarships. Durham College coaches have a budget of $48,000 per year for athletic scholarships and spend that money as they see fit.

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UOIT men’s hockey team misses playoffs

Generals clinch the playoffs Joe Cotrona The Chronicle

With a 5-2 win against the Brampton Battalion on March 11, the Oshawa Generals have clinched a playoff berth. Going into the contest, the Generals needed just two points to book their ticket for the playoffs. With Lucas Lessio scoring his team-leading 33rd goal of the season and Kevin Bailie making 24 saves, the Generals were able to defeat the Battalion and make sure the City of Oshawa gets to take part in the OHL playoffs once again. Christian Thomas scored his 31st goal, putting him 2 goals back of Marc Savard for fifth all time on the team.

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LOOKING AHEAD: Coach Marlin Muylaert has high hopes for the UOIT men’s hockey team next season.

The UOIT Ridgebacks Men’s hockey team hit the showers earlier than 16 other teams this year. For the first time in two years, the men’s hockey team will not be competing for a championship. The team missed the playoffs by seven points with a record of 10 wins and 24 losses. This season was certainly one to forget for everyone on

the Ridgebacks roster, including coach Marlin Muylaert, who considers this year’s results a “monumental failure” for the team. When asked why he felt the team didn’t live up to expectations, Muylaert said that it was his team’s inability to win close games. “So many games are onegoal games,” said Muylaert. “It was an uncanny year in terms of our ability to finish on the wrong end of every one-goal game.” Muylaert also expressed his disappointment over the team’s offence, which he said was one of the team’s weaknesses. “I think we need to be able to generate more offence,” Muylaert said. “I wasn’t happy with our defensive performance a lot of nights, but a lot of nights our defence was stressed out with the offence’s (lack of) ability to put the puck in the net.” Looking towards next season, Muylaert certainly does not feel negative about the team and its future. “As discouraged as I am with not making the playoffs, I look at us moving forward next year and I see a good core group of guys and I see a lot of potential,” said Muylaert. The players are more than aware that this year was a failure for them as a team and players returning next year are looking to rectify their mistakes next year. One player on the team that would like to improve his performance next year is Tony Rizzi, who will be returning to the Ridgebacks next season. Rizzi was one of the team’s top performers all year, especially when they needed an offensive push. He finished the year with 12 goals and 13 assists in 28 games for the Ridgebacks. When asked what his goals were for next year, he said that he wants to not only make the playoffs but also make it past the first round. Rizzi also explained what he feels the players need to do next year in order to make the playoffs. “For next year I think that the returning players need to remember how disappointing this year was and work to not let that happen again,” said Rizzi. “We need to believe that we are a good team and believe in one another as well. “ Muylaert still has expectations of success for this team next year. The team will be working hard in the off-season to make the playoffs next year.

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Sportsmanship in question Melissa DeGasperis The Chronicle “If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” asked the late NFL coach Vince Lombardi. This question could have been raised in January when the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) played the Dominican Republic at the Olympic qualifier soccer tournament in Vancouver. Critics seemed to feel that the team acted unsportsmanlike when it won a game against the Dominican 14-0. The negative comments continued to flow when it won its next game 13-0 against Guatemala. Was it just that the Dominican Republic and Guatemala did not have strong teams, or was it that the American team really did just want to make a statement and completely dominate the teams they played? James Galanis, coach of the Atlanta Beat women’s soccer team, has trained quite a few players who compete in the professional level such as Hope Solo and Sydney Leroux. Through a twitter conversation, he offered his insight on what exactly constitutes unsportsmanlike behaviour when playing a game where one team will undoubtedly win by a large margin. “If you are in a competition where goal differential could be a factor, you can score as many as you can,” tweeted Galanis. Galanis also raised a point

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SISTERLY LOVE: Sisters Julie Di Felice and Melissa Di Felice play on opposing teams but they still show sportsmanship towards one another. about when goal differentials are not a factor within a game. “You find other ways to challenge your own team (formation-playing style change or positional changes).” UOIT men’s hockey coach, Marlin Muylaert, also weighed in. “In the situation that they

were in with goals for and goals against, you’ve got to run (the score) up because you don’t know,” said Muylaert. “When your outcome is not yet secure, you don’t know what’s going to happen in future games, so you need to score every goal you can. It’s a different story, I think, if you know you’ve al-

ready got the game won and you’re proceeding, so it’s very situational.” When Muylaert was asked how he would feel if he were a team losing in a 14-0 situation, he said: “I would be more angry at any team that took it easy on us and pretended that we were

pitiful. I would rather a team run up the score and keep going as hard as they possibly could.” Tiziana Kerr, a 51-year-old hockey manager and recreational soccer player partially agrees. “I would only agree (to continue scoring) if we need the point differential to get into the championship game or final game, but other than that, no I would not agree,” said Kerr. “A game is not finished until the buzzer goes off, so if you are on a losing team, out of respect to the game and fellow teammates and fans, you should continue playing and trying your best to score and understanding that it’s a game and that’s what sportsmanship is. You play the game to the best of your ability until the buzzer finishes.” Even though Galanis and Kerr are involved in different competitive levels of sport, they agree that it is not unsportsmanlike to keep scoring against a team during an important game. They also agree if it is not an important game, the dominant team should practice different skills rather than take the easy route to a goal. Hope Solo, goaltender for the U.S. team, became the voice of the team when she took to Twitter to defend her teammates. “Game 1 down,” tweeted Solo. “Proud of team U.S.A. for respecting the game and our opponents by never slowing up. We all know anything can happen in qualifying.”

Flag football quickly gaining popularity Kris Cuaresma The Chronicle

All across the country, there are many Canadian post-secondary schools with football teams that students either can aspire to play on or cheer for. Neither UOIT nor Durham College students fall into this category. But in 2009, UOIT accounting student Michael Nicolaou decided he would carry out the first step in changing that when he founded the UOIT-DC Flag Football Association. Nicolaou hoped that as an intramural league, the FFA would develop a football culture on campus, while pursuing the long-term goal of showing both schools that a football program is possible here. However, like on the gridiron where players need to fight for every yard, the FFA had to fight to establish itself as a legitimate league. “The biggest problem early on was getting student support. A lot of the time, I had to make in-class announcements to get students on board,” Nicolaou

said. “In a school without a football culture, it was difficult getting students motivated to participate.” Along with current FFA president Luke Guthrie, Nicolaou has several years of football experience. Knowing firsthand the amount of hard work it takes to excel at the game they love, the two applied that same dedication to seeing the league grow. “During the first year of the league we had 45 members, last year we had 60, today we have 120 members,” Guthrie said. “This is partly because our players know we’re a hands-on group and they’ll get a lot of dedication from us.” By keeping an extensive record of player stats and awarding players for individual accomplishments, the FFA prides itself on providing its members with something that replicates an actual professional sports league. Participants like former J. Clarke Richardson student, Ahmed Ammar, are one of many former high school football stars and current se-

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QUICK THINKING: Ryan Burgess playing in the Flag Football Association. lect players who can be found throughout the FFA’s rosters. “Last season, we only had two competitive teams. This year, almost every team can win it all,” said Ammar. One of those teams is The Fighting Irish, who sit at 7-2, and are led by Toi Simon. “It’s a lot of fun, plus it’s the only football we have at the school.” said Simon, who has six years of select football expe-

rience with the Pickering Dolphins. “I was expecting just a bunch of random people wanting to play football, but there’s a lot of talented guys here.” The increased level in play and popularity on campus has convinced the league’s officials that it is on the right track. “There’s so much potential for UOIT and Durham College, and if you get the two working

together, a lot of big things can happen,” said Nicolaou. “And you’re starting to see that with the Flag Football Association.” Just how big football can be at Durham College and UOIT is something time will tell. But if the growth and success of the FFA is any indication, creating a football tradition on campus will no longer be the concern, but rather continuing one.

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UOIT girls are taking it to the net New soccer program at UOIT Alex Martinez Chronicle Staff The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will have its first women’s soccer program for the 2012-2013 season. UOIT will now be the 18th team to join the Ontario University Association (OUA) women’s soccer program, joining top ranked teams from east and west such as the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks, Queen’s Gaels and Ottawa Gee-Gees. The program has several successful coaches and trainers who will bring their soccer knowledge and experience to the girls and to UOIT athletics. It was announced in February that Peyvand Mossavat is the first coach of the women’s Ridgebacks soccer team. Peyvand comes to the Ridgebacks with an impressive soccer resume. He was the coach of the women’s Ryerson Rams team for eight years and coached at York University for one year. He is a member of the Oshawa Turul soccer club, responsible for coaching and player development. His personal soccer achievements are just as impressive as his coaching accomplishments. Mossavat was a five-time allstar in the Canadian professional league, a member of the 1993

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GIRL POWER: Women’s soccer coaches Kristin Boujou and Peyvand Mossavat. Canadian Olympic program and represented Canada at the World University Games. Mossavat expressed his excitement and main focus for the girls saying he wants them to play soccer and also enjoy their student experience. “ It’s an opportunity for the girls to make history and to be apart of something new,” he

said. “We are going to make this a competitive program. I want the girls to experience the student life, focus on education, make friends and have team bonding. At the same time I want them to have the opportunity to pursue a national championship. If you play for a school for five years and you make it to nationals

at least once, well then you’re doing something right.” Mossavat has an experienced coaching staff to help him prepare for the upcoming season. Joining him is assistant coach Kristin Boujou and conditioning coach Richard Bucciarelli. Boujou attended California State University

where she played division one soccer from 2006-2007.The former striker now teaches several communication courses at UOIT. “First off, the girls are here to receive an education,” she said. “We want to build the essence of a student athlete, with full commitment on and off the field.” Boujou is excited for the upcoming season and is happy to work alongside Bucciarelli and Mossavat. “Conditioning during the season and in the off season is what I will focus on with the girls, helping them stay injury-free and in shape,” said Bucciarelli about his main areas of focus for the players. The former OUA player for York University received his honors BA in Kinesiology and Health Sciences and is the president of Soccer Fitness. “We’re a new team and you can expect a lot of team building. We need to go in with a winning mentality and not expect to win nationals right away,” said Bucciarelli. At the first recruiting session in March, 10 potential players met with the coaches and talked about the possibility of attending UOIT in the fall. The girls had a tour of the school, the residence and then had a friendly scrimmage. Sonia Sampogna, who attended the recruiting session, is thinking of switching out of York to UOIT. The forward who was scouted by Mossavat played for York Univeristy and was an OUA all-star selection. Mossavat said that he has three players fully committed and ready to start in August for training camp.

Student champion coaches others in powerlifting Joe Cotrona The Chronicle

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TAKING A BREATHER: Mark Marotta resting after a set.

People are always looking for a way to lose weight and get stronger without paying top dollar at a local gym. Now students at Durham College and UOIT have this opportunity through the Durham Strength and Conditioning Club. The Durham Strength and Conditioning Club is a free program that runs on campus and is available to all students in Durham College and UOIT. It creates a positive environment for people who want to lose weight, get into shape and train to be a competitive or casual weight-

lifter. It’s also a place to make friends and work together towards the common goal of fitness. The club focuses on the sport of powerlifting. Through the club, people can train to get into the sport or improve on their own skills. During the year, participants can also enter National powerlifting competitions together and compete for championships. The club is organized and run by students Mark Marotta and Collin Bourne. He’s been a competitive powerlifter since 2010 and has won a Canadian Powerlifting National Championship. Mark said he started the Strength and Conditioning club because he likes to help people.

“I enjoy coaching other people and it’s good to see people getting into the sport (of powerlifting), getting involved and bringing more awareness to the sport,” said Marotta. “It’s (powerlifting) something I enjoy so I figured I’d start a club and get as many people with me as I could.” While there is a lot of work involved with getting stronger and in shape, Marotta said that the club is also a lot of fun for everyone who participates. All students looking to work out, make friends and have a good time can come out for the club. The club meets every week on Monday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday and Friday at noon in the campus Athletic Complex.

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Athletics meet academics Brent Carabott and Zach LevequeWilson The Chronicle

Every year the UOIT Athletics Academic Luncheon grows in size. “It’s an academic success story, and you’re the story,” said Ken Babcock, UOIT director of Athletics and Recreation, when he opened the proceedings Tuesday March 27. More than 30 individuals from a variety of programs were recognized for maintaining honour roll status while performing for the school’s various athletic programs. Representing the president and board of governors was UOIT provost Dr. Richard Marceau. According to Marceau varsity sports provides student athletes with an opportunity to learn about themselves; setting goals and knowing their limitations. “In order to learn how to succeed you have to learn how to accept defeat,” said Marceau in his address to the luncheon attendees. Marceau presented the awards to each student as they were called to the stage.

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HONOURING ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS: University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) athletic department hosted the third annual Athletic/Academic Awards Luncheon. Three students stood out above their peers and received an additional award for having the top GPA of all varsity ath-

letes. The award is usually presented to one male and one female student for their out-

standing academic score, but this year two female athletes were tied for top GPA. Danielle Loney, Forensic

UOIT all-academic athletes Benjamin Bevan: Business; Men’s Curling Danielle Loney: Forensic Psychology; Women’s Curling Nicole Allison: Forensic Science; Dance Jessica Milner: Business; Dance Tristen Cruickshank: Nursing; Women’s Field Lacrosse Tessa Lam: Kinesiology; Women’s Field Lacrosse Stephanie Macaskill: Communication; Women’s Field

Lacrosse Krischele Ravary: Education; Women’s Field Lacrosse Joel Neal: Business; Men’s Golf Ryan Oliver: Criminology, Justice & Policy Studies; Men’s Hockey Jeremy Whelan: Business; Men’s Hockey Melissa Berney: Public Policy; Women’s Hockey Kara Carter: Criminology, Justice & Policy Studies; Women’s Hockey

Jill Morillo: Nuclear Engineering; Women’s Hockey Christopher Bagshaw: Mechanical Engineering; Men’s Rowing Robert Forderer: Legal Studies; Men’s Rowing Christie Attwood: Health Science; Women’s Rowing Ashley Tompsett: Kinesiology; Women’s Rowing Michael Heinrich: Health Science; Men’s Soccer

Daniel Robertson: Forensic Psychology; Men’s Soccer Joel Cockerham: Nuclear Engineering; Men’s Tennis Lee Cockerham: Business; Men’s Tennis Anirudh Thommandran: Electrical & Computer Engineering; Men’s Tennis Jennifer Hann: Criminology, Justice & Policy Studies; Women’s Tennis.

Psychology student and member of the women’s curling team, and Stephanie Macaskill, communications student and women’s field lacrosse player, received the female GPA awards. Daniel Robertson, forensic psychology student and men’s soccer player received the male top GPA award. Nawal Ammar, dean of Social Science and Humanities presented the awards for the top GPA. To Ammar’s delight the recipients of the top GPA awards are all students from her faculty. Ammar’s faculty pushes students to pursue academic excellence and she sees the value of varsity sports in shaping her students’ work habits. “Sports teaches people how to be organized and how to have the confidence to succeed,” said Ammar. “You can’t be successful in sports at this level without being smart.” UOIT athletics is currently in its sixth year of operation; this is the third annual sports luncheon. “The luncheon used to be part of the sports banquet, but it got too big,” says Babcock, “and the decision was made to split academic and athletic achievement into two different events.” Babcock says that having a luncheon to recognize the athletes is something unique to UOIT and Durham College. “I’ve been to other schools’ banquets and ours is pretty good,” he said. Collectively the award winners average a GPA of 3.7 and the GPA average across all varsity sports is 3.2.

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The Generals new defenceman Melissa DeGasperis The Chronicle

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STAR DEFENCE: The Oshawa Generals added new defenceman Matt Petgrave to their team halfway through the season.

Early this year, the Oshawa Generals made changes in their lineup when they added defensive player Matt Petgrave. Petgrave has played hockey since he was a child. “I’ve been playing since I was five and started skating when I was four,” he said. “I always watched (hockey) on TV as long as I can remember and my dad kind of pushed me into it. Then I eventually fell in love with it.” Petgrave, who is 20 years old and stands at six-feet-twoinches, started playing in the OHL for the Niagara Ice Dogs in 2009. He was traded in 2010 to the Owen Sound Attack where he played for 2 1/2 seasons. “It feels great,” said Petgrave. “It’s a storied franchise with a lot of history and tradition with tremendous support by our fans, night in and night out.” The fan support is something Petgrave loves to hear in the arena. “I love it to be honest,” he said. “It’s nice no mat-

ter where you’re playing to hear them cheering us on.” Since Petgrave joined the team halfway through the season, he had to quickly prepare himself and adjust to the team to be ready in time for playoffs. “It’s a different kind of game. Everything means so much more.” The first team the Generals faced in the playoffs this year was his former team, the Niagara Ice Dogs, who were in first place in the Eastern division. “I feel it’s a war right now and it’s coming down to each shift,” said Petgrave discussing what it was like to play against his former teammates. “I just have to take things as they come and play the best I can to help the team.” Petgrave was a prospect for a few NHL teams in the 2011 draft, but wasn’t chosen. Still holding his head high, Petgrave didn’t let this slow down his game and has continued to play as powerful defenceman. What the future will hold for Petgrave is unknown, but playing in the NHL isn’t out of the question.

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Durham hosts baton twirling competition Matt Anness The Chronicle Baton twirling clubs from across Ontario were at Durham College-UOIT for the Shamrock Twirl hosted by the Canadian National Baton Twirling Association (CNBTA) March 24 and 25. Baton twirling clubs for girls ages three to 23 participated in team, duets and solo events for the Clover and Shamrock Cups. For some teams, this was the last chance to perform in front a crowd before they go to Switzerland for the 2012 World Championships for twirling to represent Canada. The CNTBA is an organization run by volunteers hosting events across Canada, and representing Canada in world baton twirling events. National champion Samantha Metelski celebrated her 18th birthday during the weekend while participating in the Shamrock Twirl. She and her sister Janine compete in and

travel together to every event. Her favourite part of travelling in Ontario to perform is the people she gets to meet. “I’ve known some of these people my entire life. It’s almost like they’re a second family to me,” she says. “I also really like competing. It brings out an aggressive side in everyone because you can step up to the plate and really be confident.” Samantha’s mother, Sandra, is the driving force behind the sisters. Living in Stratford means she has to drive her daughters two hours every weekend to Oshawa for practice, not to mention the costs of travelling to different countries, costumes and entry fees. Despite all the expenses, Sandra tells her daughters, “If you want to be trained by somebody who has world champions and you want to do that as well, I’ll take you there.” “I like it as a sport because I twirled when I was little, but my mother could never afford to put me into any individuals,”

Sandra says. Though it’s currently not a hugely popular sport, baton twirling is building in popularity, and many coaches and judges believe it will one day be an Olympic event. Twirling judge Dee-Ann Ramirez says: “(Baton twirling) is a lot like figure skating and rhythmic gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics is more along the lines of what we’re doing because they use a different apparatus they have a club which is like a baton, they use a ball and ribbon.” Coach Lee Ann Wilson says, “It really should be there, but because it’s a subjective judged sport, our accountability in our judging is going to be a lot like figure skating and gymnastics.” Judges in baton twirling mark participants on technique, composure, difficulty of performance and overall production. The World Championships in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, were held from April 4 to 8.

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NATIONAL CHAMPION: Samantha Metelski participated in the Shamrock Twirl competition at Durham College.

Oshawa Generals’ yearly meet-and-greet Leah Daize The Chronicle Community love was in the air at Denny’s in Whitby on Valentine’s Day this year. Josh Brown, Cole Cassels and Scott Laughton of the Oshawa Generals showed up to meet-and-greet with fans. They signed autographs and posed for pictures. “We had a really good turnout this time, better than most,” says rookie defenceman Brown. “We (the Oshawa Generals) take turns doing this kind of stuff two or three times a week.” And not just signings. The

Gens also do book readings with younger children, hospital visits, participate in public skates and other charitable events. “It’s nice tao see these young boys giving something back. It shows a lot of maturity and dedication,” says Denny’s manager Kumar Arul, of the visit from the Generals. He also added that the boys should feel fulfilled by doing so, and they do. “It’s a pretty cool experience,” says Cassels. “I think back and remember when I wanted an autograph, or even just to be in the same room as my favourite players.” The Oshawa Generals make

weekly trips into the community. Not only to promote relationships with fans, but also to thank sponsors. Denny’s sponsors the Gens, and the restaurant’s logo is spread across the Zamboni that clears off the ice at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa. “It was so great to watch. The players were all so well mannered… Sometimes I think people associate young athletes with arrogance, but this was just not the case,” says Arul. “The Oshawa Generals are always welcome here.” Lesley Bovie, communication officer at Lakeridge Health

Oshawa, also suggests that the Gens are always welcome at the hospital. Once a year around Christmas, four or five players go into the pediatric ward to visit with patients. “It’s not fun being in the hospital around that time, so they (Oshawa Generals) come to lift up their (patients) spirits. It really brightens their day, and the parents get a kick out of it too because it’s hard for them also, especially around this time,” Bovie says of the yearly visit. The players go into patients’ rooms to chat, and sometimes have autograph sessions. “They really get to know the patients. They actually spend a lot of

time with the kids, and are so good with them and professional. You almost forget the players are so young,” she adds. The pediatric ward houses children from infant to 17 years of age. The Generals are mostly late teens, and Bovie agrees that the pediatric ward is a good fit for the visit, as, “they relate extremely well to the kids, and sometimes bring in their mascot.” Bovie and the children appreciate these experiences, and always look forward to the next visit from the Oshawa Generals. Bovie says it’s nice to watch the spirits of young sick children lifted for a little while.

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