The Dialog, Oct. 3, 2016 by The Dialog

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Riddhi Modi volunteers to carve out a place for herself in Toronto

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Panel discussion stirs controversy, encourages ‘radical disagreement’ STEVE CORNWELL ASSIATANT EDITOR

Following several death threats, Luis Horacio Nájera along with his wife and three children arrived in Vancouver on Sept. 27, 2008. In Mexico, Nájera worked as a journalist for the Reforma newspaper, covering crime and corruption along the US and Mexican border. His work attracted the attention of organized crime outfits and some corrupt police officers, and it was time to leave the country. When he told his wife that they should leave Mexico, Nájera said that she already knew it was time to go. “When you live in a conflict zone, your whole life is transformed,” he said. “You are always looking over your shoulder.” On the eight-year anniversary of his arrival in Canada, Nájera, now a PEN Canada-George Brown writer in residence, spoke at St. James campus as part of a panel discussion called “Freedom of Expression.” “It’s interesting that we

After fleeing for his life from Mexico, Luis Horacio Nájera lives in Toronto with his wife and family. Photo: Melissa Renwick

came here fleeing from death threats and now I’m here sitting talking to you about press freedom,” said Nájera. “I think I’ve moved forward a little bit.” The panel also featured Haroon Siddiqui, the Toronto Star’s editorial page editor emeritus, Eritrean author, journalist and former PEN Canada-George Brown writer in-residence Eden Eyasu, and was moderated by Paula Applebaum, a professor of com-

munications at George Brown. Applebaum noted that during the talk, the panelists discussed how students can be empowered to offer their opinion without fear. “Certainly, empowering students to express their ideas and ask questions, opens the door to potential conflict in the classroom when opinions collide,” said Applebaum. “Part of the solution, panelists agreed, is preparing students for radical disagreement.”

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Siddiqui outlined some broad sources of censorship that included government, non-state actors, and what he called people being offended, which is where free expression on campus comes in. Siddiqui also said that people needed to develop a thicker skin about ideas and terms that offend them, which solicited a gasp from the audience. In an email to The Dialog, he elaborated, “As all journalists and authors, I favour

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expanding the boundaries of free speech. But just as there is free speech, there’s also the right to freedom from hate speech, such as anti-Semitic or Islamophobic cartoons and rants.” He added later that it’s important to ask whether someone is disagreeing with you, or launching a hateful attack on you or people like you. While making campuses safe spaces for students and a place where free speech is exercised presents a challenge, Nájera and his family receiving death-threats for reporting on crime and corruption seems clear-cut. Since the drug-war in Mexico began in earnest in 2006, Nájera said he knows of seven friends and colleagues who have been killed. While escaping Mexico eliminated some immediate danger for Nájera and his family, becoming refugees and eventually citizens in Canada has not been easy. Nájera said that he and his wife have been adjusting to leaving behind family and careers in Mexico. “(Being a journalist) was part of my identity, and I don’t have that part of my identity with me here and you miss that part of you so it’s hard.” Despite sacrificing his career in Mexico, Nájera said that he has no regrets on any of his reporting on crime and corruption. PEN Canada is an organization that campaigns on behalf of writers who have been persecuted, imprisoned and exiled for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

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Facilitated by Carly Boyce, the Community Action Centre and the SA presenting a workshop on learning how to talk about suicide and supporting our friends and family. Free. Space is limited, please register at womentrans@sagbc.ca. Wheelchair accessible, gender neutral washrooms available.

Casa Loma Library Learning Commons grand opening Thursday, Oct. 6 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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International student finds personal growth, professional opportunities at George Brown SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

Arriving from India in May 2015, and with no familiar faces in sight, Riddhi Modi was eager to start her life from scratch at George Brown. Now a captain with the SafeWalk program, she looks back at how George Brown helped her embrace Canada and build a strong personal brand. Describing herself as an extrovert who has always loved to talk, Modi explained how volunteer opportunities were not common in India, and so she jumped on them once in Canada. “Last year I did the Pan Am and Parapan Am (Games). I got registered in the student leadership academy at George Brown. I do the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) every year. I’m also a part of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto and Metrac, an organization that fights against sexual violence and they teach the importance of consent.” Modi believes that volunteering can help people grow, by providing opportunities to challenge one’s beliefs and learn new things. “Even though in India I was exposed to a lot

Riddhi Modi discusses the art of balancing work, volunteering and school. Photo: Shaun Iyer / The Dialog

of things, here, my views have expanded,” she said. Apart from volunteering, Modi has a flourishing work life as well. She started by working at George Brown’s student services and campus life welcome desk, and was later employed as an advertising representative at The Dialog, which is funded by the Student Association (SA) at George Brown. The SA funds The Dialog.

“If it was in my hands I would do a lot more volunteering” “I got some new clients like TIFF through contacts during my volunteering,” Modi said, stating it as an example of how volunteering helped her professional life. She has been an active part-time sales associate with Rogers since Dec. 2015, and recently completed a co-op with the marketing department at George Brown. She encourages new students to be a part of the SA. “Students occupying smaller positions are treated with just as much respect as the campus directors. You are recognized for what you do. That’s why I am back this year as SafeWalk captain.” Calling the school her second home, Modi agreed that

there is a downside to being swamped with work. “Sometimes it affects my health since I have been overdoing stuff. Time management is the biggest thing,” she said. “If it was in my hands I would do a lot more volunteering,” Modi said, explaining how being an international student meant that she had to work hard to make sure the bills were paid. Modi is excited for the coming months, when she will be volunteering with a new organization called Avanti Women. She aims to work with them empower women. “She knows how to get things done and go around roadblocks,” said Tanja Coughlin, marketing manager at George Brown and Modi’s manager during her co-op. Renuka Malhotra, a former staff reporter at The Dialog who still works with Modi at SafeWalk, also had positive things to say. “I always wanted to write a piece on Riddhi but couldn’t since she was employed by The Dialog then,” Malhotra said. “It’s hard for us to survive in a country where the currency is 50 times higher than our home country, but volunteering is a good networking opportunity,” said Modi, encouraging international students to get involved in the community and never feel left behind. “Try and connect with people. I never felt that people are not accepting me.”

After month of construction, the Casa Loma Library Learning Commons is opening up and showing off its new look. Please RSVP by Oct. 3 at kdziwak@georgebrown.ca

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Wednesday, Oct. 12 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Lobby, Waterfront

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MAWD (formally Reggae vs. Soca) Friday, Oct. 14 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Come party to the best reggae and soca, with music by Soca Sweetness and Fire Kid Steenie. Free for GBC Students before 9:00 p.m. After nine, $5 for GBC Students / $10.00 for guest (2 guest limit). Wristband policy in effect.

SA - Board of Directors Meeting Monday, Oct. 17 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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The board of directors has the ultimate jurisdiction over the affairs of the Student Association and its various components. At this open meeting, students will be able to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the organisation representing them.

Tony Lee Hypnotist Show Thursday, Oct. 20 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Tony Lee gives us one of the most talked about events of the school year. Come out to see why. DJ spinning inside the Kings Lounge from 2:00 p.m. Free event.

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Have fun game show style on each campus. Students will be randomly selected to participate in the games. Great prizes to be won

Social Media for Events and Actions: Strategizing for Maximum Impact Thursday, Oct. 13 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Planning an action or event in the near future? Why not learn how to make it sparkle online from Greenpeace Canada’s senior digital strategist, Sarah Wilbore. George Brown students can attend for free, guests can attend for $50 or less. Register at Toolsforchange.net

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Solidarity rallies for the Standing Rock protests were held in Toronto on Sept. 13. Photo: Lydia Avila

Student Association votes to support Standing Rock Sioux Nation

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The Student Association (SA) is moving to support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as it works to stop the construction of the Direct Access Pipeline, a crude oil pipeline planned to run from North Dakota to Illinois. At an SA board meeting on Sept. 19, a motion passed unanimously to issue a solidarity statement supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in its fight against the Direct Access Pipeline. The motion was moved by Leslie Van Every, the SA’s First Nations, Metis and Inuit representative. The SA funds The Dialog. The motion called the pipeline “a threat to the sacred land and water of Native communities and a disaster for the climate.” Elaborating on this issue after the meeting, Van Every said she was happy that the motion was passed unanimously and that the SA will now work on issuing the solidarity statement. She also said that more efforts are being made to help the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

If she could, Van Every added, she would be there supporting the protests along with other indigenous students at George Brown. Standing Rock Reservation is in North and South Dakota in the United States. The 1,172 mile-long pipeline was proposed by Dakota Access, LLC, in July 2014. The $3.7 billion project aims to connect oil fields in North Dakota across South Dakota and Iowa to other pipelines in Illinois. If built, the pipeline could transport more than 570,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The proposed pipeline route crosses ancestral lands of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Missouri River. The Missouri River is a major source of water for the community. In August, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe took Dakota Access, LLC to court for an injunction which began a nationwide protest in support of the tribe, that has since garnered support from organizations across the globe. A solidarity protest on Sept. 13 in Toronto went outside the world premiere of Peter Berg’s Deepwater Horizon, a film about the 2010 British Petroleum oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The demonstration blocked several streets in the downtown area, before concluding in Yonge and Dundas Square. Earlier this year, the SA issued statements in support of Black Lives Matter Toronto, as well as those affected by the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Florida.

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Challenging and changing society’s views on sexual violence is a daunting task, but with its peer-to-peer method, George Brown College believes it has the right approach with it’s “upstander” training workshops. Presented by George Brown’s diversity, equity, and human rights services, upstander training is a workshop focused on sexual violence prevention and intervention. The free 90-minute session covers a variety of topics from myths and stereotypes about sexual violence to strategies on how to safely intervene. The training gains its namesake from a crucial shift in how bystanders are thought of. According to Mandy Bonisteel, co-ordinator of George Brown’s assaulted women’s and children’s counsellor/advocate (AWCCA) program, the idea is if an individual remains silent and does nothing, they are perceived as being aligned with the person causing harm. “We’re not going to end racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and all those things unless people who see that happening say or do something, because that creates learning for everybody and this is a learning environment,” said Bonisteel. While the program is assisted by staff such as

A new health benefits plan provides full-time George Brown students with more choice and convenience for a lower fee. Last fall the health insurance fee was $212 for domestic students, this year it’s down to $191.54. International students in college programs saved $88.66 this fall with their health insurance costing $570.82. “We think that this plan is going to be a good option for the students,” said Yukiko Ito, the Student Association’s (SA) senior co-ordinator of member services. The Dialog is funded by the SA.

“Knowledge is power, information is key” said Ramatu Kabia, right, about George Brown’s upstander training. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

Bonisteel and sexual violence response advisor Heidi Mehta, upstander training is built on peer-to-peer interaction, one where a team of student-trainers deliver a workshop of their own design. Originally created by students in the housing division of Western University, the program has been adapted for George Brown’s diverse community. The student training team at George Brown placed more emphasis on an anti-oppression approach, incorporating ideas on privilege, power and social location. Through the exploration of shared experiences, the workshop promotes a belief that this is an important conversation for students to have among themselves. Katrina Krizmancic, a second-year student in the AWCCA program, and upstander team member finds the bottom-up approach empowering. “We’re all coming into it together and experiencing college life together, and these are all questions that I think many of us as students have experienced,” said Krizmancic. “It’s a collective learning experience.” Sessions are interactive experiences in learning and unlearning behaviours, featuring video, brainstorming and discussion. Mehta also attends in a community support role, should individuals require counselling

or connection to a service while at the training. Ramatu Kabia, a first year practical nursing student, believes that the culture of consent developed here is as necessary as oxygen itself. For her, being a part of the upstander team has been an eye-opening experience. “Knowledge is power, information is key,” said Kabia. “I never knew a lot of my rights. I’ve been here 12 years, but I’ve always just been in my own community, continuing with my own practice of what I learned from my country.” As Kabia points out, many students believe they’re powerless because they’re not wearing a security uniform. At its core, the lesson of upstander training is that nothing could be further from the truth. “I think the magic of the upstander (training) is that what people might think are little things can really shift what’s happening in a situation,” said Mehta. “So by checking in with someone and seeing if everything’s okay, you may actually be stopping a sexual assault from happening.” Each semester, students are hired to facilitate training through work-study positions. Students interested in joining the upstander team or attending a workshop can contact heidi.mehta@georgebrown.ca.

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Upstander training combats sexual violence with peer-to-peer workshop

Dakota Access Pipeline plan sparks protests across North America

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Both the international post-secondary plans and the domestic student health benefit plans offer four options, each focusing on a specific category of health care. l The Balanced Plan, which is the default plan, offers a mix of compensation for drug, dental, vision, and other medical care services. l The Enhanced Drug Plan, provides 90 per cent co-insurance coverage for eligible medications up to $6,500 as well as up to $500 for dental care. l The Enhanced Dental Plan, offers up to $3,000 for drugs, and up to $1,000 for dental care. l The Enhanced Extended Health Care Plan offers the most compensation for

eye-related services and $150 for lenses and frames, as well as 90 per cent coverage for paramedical practitioners, such as clinical psychologists. While the plan is still in its early days, Ito said that some students have already expressed excitement at choosing their own plan for their own needs. Students that already have health coverage have until Oct. 6 to opt-out of the plan. International students can opt-out by visiting an SA office at any George Brown campus, and domestic students can opt-out online at the health plan’s website: wespeakstudent.ca/47-georgebrown-college. The website that accompanies the new plan was made by ACL Student Services. The site was designed for users to spend as little time as possible looking into their insurance, according to Jonathan

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Hillis, national sales and marketing director for ACL. “The last thing we want to do is spend an ample amount of time at a website about insurance,” said Hillis. “Insurance isn’t glamourous.” ACL has also built an app for the SA, which includes a portal to the health benefits plan. The app has 2,200 downloads as of Sept. 20, according to Hillis. Through the website and app students can file drug,

dental, and extended health claims. Claims for hospital, physician, and walk-in clinic visits as well as blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and diagnostic imaging must be submitted by regular mail. Every two years, the SA reviews dental and health plan providers and decides which benefits package to acquire for students. The previous plans were under Green Shield and Allianz Global Assistance.

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Jo-Horus Toutou proving a lethal addition to George Brown lineup

Coach sees challenge of keeping clubhouse focused on remaining games REPORTER-EDITOR

Nearly halfway through the 2016-17 season, men’s baseball at George Brown can only go up. With 12 games remaining, the Huskies have an 0-8 record and -103 run differential. Each game has its own story, and often positives are masked by the final score. Take game one of the Sept. 28 doubleheader against the Durham Lords. Powered by a strong effort from pitcher Emilio Paglia, George Brown led Durham 2-0 after four innings, and trailed 3-2 heading into the sixth. The end result? A 13-2 loss. Sometimes the final score can effectively summarize a

game, such as Durham’s subsequent 18-0, five inning win over George Brown in game two of the doubleheader. And moments haven’t kept the Huskies from dead last in the standings. Athletes aren’t simply numbers on a box score, and face the challenge of avoiding a mental rut. Huskies outfielder/pitcher Andrew Murrell’s counter to this is positive interaction. “Just interacting with a lot of guys, making sure that everyone knows what the team focus is, keeping a jovial attitude in the clubhouse, making sure no one’s hanging their head,” said Murrell. Huskies head coach Mark Cotgrave acknowledges clubhouse atmosphere as the biggest challenge right now.

Men’s soccer team battling for top of central division

In the weeds: Huskies baseball team looks for first win

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Huskies head coach Mark Cotgrave visits Curtis Cobean on the mound. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

He still believes in having a realistic vision and straight shooter approach. “I don’t really believe in spouting off ‘great game’ when everybody knows it wasn’t a great game,” Cotgrave said. “We stay honest, we look for goals that we can set that would give us reason to want to come back. You look at schedules, standings and the opposition and think, ‘Yeah, we can compete with that team or the other.’ That

keeps us hoping for more.” A picture of experience, Lords head coach Sam Dempster has been with the men’s baseball program at Durham College since its beginning in 1992. He commends the Huskies for doing their best, and has some words of advice. “I hope George Brown doesn’t get discouraged, and they keep plugging away,” said Dempster. “Sometimes good things happen when you just stick with it.”

Sept. 17 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sheridan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 22 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Seneca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 25 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 U of T Mississauga. . . . . . . . . . 1

Women’s Soccer Sept. 17 Sheridan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 22 Seneca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sept. 25 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 U of T Mississauga. . . . . . . . . . 1

Men’s Baseball Sept. 21 Game 1 Fanshawe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Game 2 Fanshawe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 24 Game 1 St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

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It’s full steam ahead for men’s soccer at George Brown, after the team rattled off three straight wins and a 4-1 record. Halfway through the regular season, the standings suggest a divisional race between the Humber Hawks and George Brown Huskies. The rivalry practically writes itself, seeing as how the lone blot on George Brown’s record is a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Humber, whose 5-0 record leads the central division as of press time. In the three games since, George Brown has ten goals for versus just one against. Three different goalkeepers have contributed to that record, with Milad Kahani, Aris Efstathiadis and Jordan Sodhi each being called to action. After going scoreless in

his season debut, Jo-Horus Toutou has been an offensive juggernaut, to the tune of four goals in the last two games. The Huskies forward exudes lethality, constantly threatening defenders with his elusiveness, awareness of space and quick touch. “Jo’s got a lot of speed, he’s fast, he’s strong. He’s got a good understanding of the game,” said Huskies head coach John Williams. “Obviously we didn’t have him in the Humber game, which is okay for me because it gave me the opportunity to see some other players, and I think he will add to our forward attack.” While remembering to enjoy the moment, Toutou is inspired by the opportunity to play for George Brown and showcase what he’s got. In describing his skill set,

Toutou’s as clinical off the field as he is on. “I think I bring energy, confidence and I can bring goals like you guys saw today,” Toutou said. Williams’ emphasis on work ethic and needing to earn a spot in the lineup resonates with Toutou. Despite the team’s success, he feels it’s important to stay humble, that the message be how “we’re the underdogs.” The Huskies freshman isn’t alone in finding twine multiple times this season. Striker Shaquille Agard joins him atop the George Brown leaderboard with four goals, while forwards Daniel Cunha and Zuheib Mohamed have two apiece. “As you can see, we’ve got some goal scorers, we’ve got a few guys scoring two goals each on different occasions,” said Williams. “And because we’ve got a few different guys, that’s going to help us score goals.” George Brown can play a run-and-gun affair, but when

Women’s soccer team looks to build off of first victory Huskies focused on improving their fundamentals PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

The women’s soccer team at George Brown has found its scoring touch, and consequently, their first win of the season. After being shutout three times, midfielder Effie Takas scored George Brown’s first goal of 2016 in their Sept. 22 tilt against the Seneca Sting.

Though that game ended in a 6-1 Huskies loss, it may have sparked something, with George Brown going on to defeat U of T Mississauga (UTM) 2-1 on Sept. 25. Starting for the third game in a row, keeper KelseyJane Lamprecht saved seven

With a light touch, Shaquille Agard (11) was able to walk the ball in the net. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

performing to their ability, the Huskies are strong on possession and patient with the ball. While the game logs fail to record assists, there has been plenty of playmaking going on. The Huskies have the talent and experience to execute their system, and as recently shown, the creativity to take advantage of opportunities afforded by hard work. With these in place, Williams’ focus

is on discipline and playing soccer for 90 minutes. For players such as Mohamed, who feels pretty good about both his individual game and that of the team, it’s important to continue with what’s been successful so far. “Just keep doing what we’re doing, keep cruising by,” said Mohamed. “Play well, play simple, smart soccer”.

of eight shots on goal. Takas again opened up the scoring for George Brown, but was this time joined on the scoresheet by fellow midfielder Julia Kassner. UTM would pull within one in the 78th minute, but the Huskies held on for the win. For Kassner, the breathing space provided by George Brown’s second goal had an important effect mentally. “I think it was security for us,” said Kassner. “As soon as

I scored that goal, I felt that there wasn’t as much pressure.” Quickening their pace and getting to know one another as a team are points being emphasized by Huskies players and coaching staff alike. As the season progresses, there is hope that work on these points may translate to success on the field. “I felt that we worked together as a team better, everyone knew what they were supposed to do,” Takas said. “There was more passion in today’s game than the games that we had before. We wanted it more.” Huskies head coach John Williams doesn’t have many rep players at his disposal. As a result, the team has been working on fundamentals, ranging from communication to not losing the ball in the middle. George Brown may be finding its scoring touch, but the focus on foundation will go on. “We’ll continue to work on our possession side of the game, as well as how we apply pressure once we lose the ball,” said Williams.

Game 2 St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 28 Game 1 Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Game 2 Durham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

With over half the season remaining, George Brown needs to show they’re down, but not out. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

After a difficult start to the season, the Huskies women’s soccer team defeated U of T Mississauga on Set. 25. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

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Christine Cushing on her sucess as a TV chef

A guide to keeping your bike safe More than 3,000 bikes were stolen in Toronto during 2014

“Ideally, you want to have a U-lock, always a U-lock as opposed to a chain lock or a cable lock,” said Imani. “U-locks are generally harder to get through, harder to cut.” This thin cable lock could be cut in seconds, and the unsecured wheels are easy pickings as well.

“People assume that your rear wheel is going to be a challenge to take off so they lock up the front, but in fact the rear wheel is just as easy to steal as the front wheel”

ALEX RESENDES REPORTER-EDITOR

You step out from the coffee shop, bagel in hand, walk to your bike and it’s gone. You do a double take, desperately look up and down the street, stand there defeated. Not again. If you’re a cyclist in Toronto, or at least know a few, you know how bicycle theft inspires rage and sadness in equal measures. It’s easy to see why. It’s probably someone’s main method of transportation, or it might even be vital to their job, and once your bike is gone the odds that you will get it back are slim. In 2014, 3,077 bikes were stolen across the city of Toronto, according to Toronto Police Services statistics secured through a Freedom of Information request by The Dialog last year. And that’s just reported thefts. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to stop your bike from being stolen. To see how George Brown students’ bike security stacks up, we hit the Casa Loma campus last month and found some real-life examples of good and bad bike security. We spoke to Sohel Imani, co-owner of Ya Bikes! (242 Queen Street E.), to get some pointers.

This one’s a little better, as they’re using a U-lock, but the cyclist didn’t think about what they were locking to. A lock is only as good as the post it’s locked to, and a sign post is easy to unbolt and remove, no cutting needed.

This bike’s locked up with both a U-lock and a cable lock, and the frame and front wheel are both secured, but the U-lock isn’t around frame so the whole set-up is only as secure as the cable lock. Securing just the front wheel is another mistake. “People assume that your rear wheel is going to be a challenge to take off so they lock up the front, but in fact the rear wheel is just as easy to steal as the front wheel,” said Imani. “A rear wheel is more expensive to replace than a front wheel.” Here’s a textbook-secured bike. “Smaller U-locks are going to be really snug and tight against your frame and post, making it harder to attack,” said Imani. The sturdy cable through both wheels and the U-lock adds extra security. This rider could also secure their non-wheel parts, too.

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Photos: Alex Resendes/ The Dialog

“One of the things I see coming through the shop is the saddle and seat post being stolen,” said Imani. “Often I would recommend some sort of locking skewer instead of just a quick release.” Imani said that, despite this, the biggest issue is that, often, people just don’t bother locking up at all. “People will just leave their bikes outside a Starbucks or a Tim Horton’s and just run inside real quick. It’s a terrible idea because bike thieves want something quick, they don’t want to work on it.”

Naqeeb Omar helped found GBC’s Afghan Students Association Club. Photo: Shaun Iyer/The Dialog

Afghan club aims to make a difference while building a community Christine Cushing looks back at her time at George Brown. Photo: Christine Cushing

Former George Brown student credits college with developing her fundamentals SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

Canadian celebrity chef Christine Cushing, who began her culinary journey after graduating from George Brown’s food and beverages program in 1986, recollects how the college laid a solid foundation for her later success. Born in Athens, Greece, Cushing immigrated to Canada with her family at the age of one. After studying linguistics at the University of Toronto, Cushing realized that she “hated it” and decided to follow her dream of cooking. She enrolled at George Brown to pursue this passion. Following her two-year program, she flew to Paris where she graduated the top of her class in the Grand Diplome program at Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne. Cushing explained how, with the advent of social media, everybody believes they are an expert on everything. “You can’t just jump, you have to have a base. George Brown really cuts you down in that aspect. It was always a very fundamental school,” she said. She still remembers every lesson learned from her pro-

fessor Jacque Marie. In one of her first assignments at the school, Marie had asked the class to make a meat sauce. “I couldn’t really follow a recipe. I was always a bit of a renegade,” she said. When Marie scolded her for adding ingredients to a recipe, that’s when she said realized how good the chefs were at George Brown, and how she needed to work hard on her fundamentals.

Christine Cushing Live, Canada’s first ever live-to-air television cooking show. Further credits include Food Network’s Cook With Me, and Fearless in the Kitchen on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Cushing is also the resident chef on popular Canadian talk show, The Marilyn Denis Show. Currently filming a documentary series called Confucius was a Foodie, Cushing looks to explore the ancient Chinese cuisines. The show premiered on National Geographic Asia and will soon begin airing in North America. Cushing encourages new students to volunteer in the

“You can’t just jump, you have to have a base. George Brown really cuts you down in that aspect. It was always a very fundamental school ” After returning from Paris, Cushing worked at several prominent hotels in Toronto but felt the hotel industry was not her calling. Wishing to spread her love of cooking, she went on television. Since then, she has been a pioneer in Canadian television for the culinary arts. Her first show, Dish it Out was Canada’s first fully streamable cooking show in 1998. Three years later, she hosted

vocations they have chosen to pursue. “Not until you do that work will you understand what it’s like. It should not be torture, if it’s torture you’re not designed for whatever you have undertaken.” She advised students to find their truth. “It’s always important to stay true to yourself and that truth will guide you.”

Club partnered with other Toronto groups to raise money for clean water in Afghanistan SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

A year since the Afghan Students Association Club (ASA) came into existence, the group is still punching above its weight. Club president Naqeeb Omar, who also serves as the Student Association’s Casa Loma campus director, said it can be hard to find people interested in joining cultural clubs. “I can’t just point at somebody and be like ‘Hey! You’re from this culture or you’re from this country.’” The Student Association funds The Dialog. The club currently has two executives and five active members. Omar described how reaching even this small number was a difficult task. He had planned to start the club last fall, but difficulties in bringing people together meant the ASA didn’t form until the winter semester. In the past, Omar was actively involved in Afghan clubs at the University of Toronto, Ryerson and York University. Omar said

that Cameron Wathey, the clubs co-ordinator at George Brown, came to know of Omar’s participation in those clubs through a mutual friend and encouraged him to start a similar club at George Brown. Last year, by the club helped raise more than $4,000 by co-organizing the The Royal Masquerade charity gala with other ASA clubs from Ryerson, the University of Toronto, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College. The money raised was donated Zam Zam Water which help bring clean drinking water to communities in Asia and Africa. “(Charity founder,Yusuf Nessary) builds wells in developing countries. He built a well in Gaza and a couple in Afghanistan. So he’s trying to build a fully engineered community with pipelines and electricity (in Afghanistan). Our money was going towards phase two; the actual construction process of it.” Looking forward to raising interest in the club, Omar said that the ASA is open to anyone intrigued by Afghan culture and is not exclusive to students of Afghan descent. “I have Indian friends, I have a Greek friend, they are all in the Afghan club at University of Toronto,” Omar said adding that he wants to do more charity events to help the Afghan community.

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