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It’s definitely important that we have a (political) stance in order to show not just the students but the community that we stand with them.

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From left to right: Brittney DaCosta, Gemeda Beker, Tiffany White and Rajai Refai. Photo: Halley Requena-Silva

Doing politics and family Student Association board keeps it together through five departures DIALOG STAFF

As the new Student Association (SA) board of directors gears up for the start of school, two themes keep coming up; family and politics.

“I’m totally the mom,” said Tiffany White, director of education at the SA, which funds The Dialog. “A lot of our board members are 19, 20, or early 20s and I’m in my late 20s and already have kids so it’s like I’ve just slid into that role of being the one who takes care of everybody. But I enjoy it so it’s good.”

White, who is in the second year of a practical nursing program, is a mother two children ages five and eight. White said that she has been working hard since getting acclaimed to make sure that everyone on the board feels included.

Brittney DaCosta is the SA’s director of education.

She is also in the marketing program at George Brown and was an SA events staff member last year.

“Neil Cumberbatch was

my supervisor as an events squad member. We have a lot of similar views on the way we like things done so I think it was easier for me to be the director of campus life because I established those relationships in the beginning,” said DaCosta.

Rajai Refai is the director of equity and a student in the construction and engineering program. This is his first year on the SA board but he’s been interested in politics since high-school after protesting when a female student there was sexually harassed.

“I went and talked to her and realized it was a huge issue and said ‘why isn’t anyone doing anything?’” recalled Refai who said after they got the attention of the principal he was hooked on activism.

The SA’s board is taking a more activist role this year releasing a statements in solidarity with communities affected by the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Orlando.

The SA also supported Black Lives Matter Toronto’s

protest at the Pride parade where the group temporarily stopped the parade and demanded changes to how Pride Toronto works with black and South Asian queer communities as well as a demand that there no longer be police floats or booths.

“Some individuals weren’t comfortable with posting the solidarity statement because they weren’t comfortable with the idea of removing police involvement,” White said. “It was a little bit iffy, but overall the statement was very welcome and it was very accepted.”

Since the spring elections, five SA board members have vacated their positions, including the director of communications and internal. The women and trans people representative position remains unclaimed from last year.

“I decided to step down from my role as Waterfront campus director because I felt like it was a perfect time for me to go,” said Gagan Deep who resigned on May 1, the day that the new board took office.

“I felt like this was a time where I should be more focused and prepared for my upcoming obstacles of my career and life and become

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successful in that too,” wrote Deep in an email to The Dialog.

Byelections to fill the vacated positions are tentatively scheduled to begin at the end of September, with the voting period slated for Oct. 14 to 21.

White is looking at the upcoming byelections as a good opportunity for the board.

“When we have the byelections maybe we needed those people to step back and resign from their positions,” she said.

“Maybe we needed them to open up the space for people who haven’t had that chance.”

There is sense that the SA board is a family at the moment and the board members want to keep that positive vibe with people who run in the byelections.

“We’re very accepting of you are as a person first before we get into your position and I think that opens the door better for communication,” said Refai. “If a new person comes in we want to make them feel like part of the family. ” Gemeda Beker, the SA’s director of operations, was not available for an interview.

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Events Jurassic Frosh Street Festivals Waterfront campus

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outside/Main Lobby

Ryerson campus

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Casa Loma campus YouTube Toronto’s logo inside its studio. Photo: Voitek Pendrak

YouTube Space aims to open up to George Brown students

Outside on Kendal Avenue

St. James campus Thursday Sept. 8 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Studio is part of a wave of pride in Toronto’s creative potential SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

In April, the world’s ninth YouTube Space opened at George Brown’s school of design. As YouTubers in Toronto begin to use the studio, plans are underway to enhance the involvement of George Brown students in the space.

Mark Swierszcz, manager of Toronto’s YouTube Space, aims to replicate the strategy at Mumbai’s YouTube Space, where Whispering Woods, a local media school, has woven its school programs around the studio. In a release, George Brown president Anne Sado said she expects

students and staff from the college to collaborate with YouTube on applied research in the future.

YouTube creators require a minimum of 10,000 subscribers to make original content using the studios. With 10,000 subscribers, creators can also access the space’s resources to learn how to enhance their video and production quality. YouTubers with 1,000 subscribers and above are welcome to attend social events organized by the space.

Graeme Kondruss, manager of academic space planning and design, and his team of

student designers used TTC streetcars as inspiration for the decor. The main wall in the space features pixelated streetcars, linking YouTube’s digital content theme with some Toronto flare in the design.

Swierszcz believes the success and hometown pride of Drake is helping Toronto’s creators take pride in their city.

He said that creators in Toronto are now less likely to move to Los Angeles to hone their craft than in previous years.

The YouTube Space was built where the school previously had photo labs. To make up for the lost space,

Kondruss said George Brown is expanding to more floors in the school of design and resources will not be affected.

The studio has seen a positive response from George Brown staff. Heather Daam, academic coordinator at the Institute Without Boundaries, believes this will raise the profile of George Brown, especially among the global youth.

“It puts us on the map of the digital spectrum,” added Nastaran Dadashi, research coordinator at the Institute Without Boundaries.

Alessia Cara to headline GBC Fest This year’s frosh concert will proudly feature hot local artists MICK SWEETMAN MANAGING EDITOR

Students at George Brown College (GBC) will be kicking off the school year with a free GBC Fest concert headlined by Alessia Cara whose hit-song “Here” burned up the charts worldwide last year. “‘Here’ is a true story,” confesses Cara. “It’s a party song, but really it’s the complete opposite of a party song. It’s absolutely me; it shouts out the person in the corner of the party, looking around uncomfortably. I feel like this song narrates what the wallflower is thinking.”

The fact that Cara hails from Brampton is a deliberate switch from past years that have featured international artists such as Future, Bunji Garlin and Ace Hood.

“I love Toronto, I’m sure a

lot of people who go to George Brown love Toronto, and there’s a lot of great talent in Toronto,” said Brittney DaCosta, the Student Association’s (SA) director of campus life.

“We shouldn’t have to outsource when we have talent locally.”

The SA publishes The Dialog student newspaper.

“Alessia Cara has a really good message,” adds Neil Cumberbatch, the SA’s senior coordinator of events and marketing. “No knock on any other artists in the industry, but Alessia really focuses on having a positive image and being a role model to young women.”

In fact, it’s an all-Canadian line-up at GBC Fest this year which will include performances by Boi-1da best known for his production on many top-rated hip-hop artists including Drake, Jay-Z, and Talib Kweli.

Wednesday Sept. 7 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Outside on George Street and 2nd Floor Patio

The Street Festivals will consist of: BBQ, Food trucks, Inflatables, street performers, and much more.

Jurassic Frosh Movies Watch Jurassic Park and Jurassic World Tuesday, Sept. 6 11 a.m to 3 p.m Casa Loma Student Centre

Wednesday, Sept.7 11 a.m to 3 p.m Kings Lounge, St. James campus

Jurassic Frosh Reptilia show Tuesday, Sept. 6 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. James Kings Lounge Wednesday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Waterfront Main Lobby Thursday, Sept. 8 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Casa Loma Student Centre

Dialog Volunteer Orientation Monday, Sept. 12 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Alessia Cara performs on the Ellen DeGeneres show in April 2016 Photo: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros.

Craig Stickland is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is performing with Cara on the Know it All Tour. His debut EP “Leave me to the Wild” is a collection of poetic songs that will have you both thinking introspectively while tapping your feet.

DJ Lissa Monet is a Toronto-based DJ who has been a six-time Stylus DJ Award Recipient for Female DJ of the Year, Mixtape of the Year & Toronto DJ of the Year.

GBC Fest will be hosted

by YouTube comedy sensation Marlon Palmer who is better known as ‘That Dude Mcfly’ whose breakout video “Shit Toronto People Say” has been viewed 1.3 million times.

GBC Fest will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre and tickets will be free for GBC students who can pick them up at a Student Association office starting on Sept. 6. Tickets for guests are $15.

St. James Quiet Lounge (inside the Kings Lounge in Room 150 behind Subway).

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GBC Fest Wednesday, Sept. 21 8 p.m. to midnight

The Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne St.,

The GBC Fest is our free back-to-school concert for GBC students. $15 for guests.

Welcome to GBC! The Student Association is proud to put on some great events to kick off your year.

Come learn about services available to you. Enjoy free food, games and giveaways.

Waterfront campus: Tuesday, Sept. 6 Casa Loma campus: Wednesday, Sept. 7 St. James campus: Thursday, Sept. 8 11 A.M.–3 P.M. Back to school pub night: Friday, Sept. 9 Kings Lounge, St. James campus 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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History

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Founded in 1967 the college is named after George Brown who was a newspaper publisher of The Globe (later The Globe and Mail) and a Liberal Party member who is considered one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation. In 1969, George Brown’s first campus opened on College Street with the Casa Loma campus opening in 1973, St. James campus in 1976 and Waterfront campus in 2012.

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Housing George Brown College just opened their first student residence, The George, which was built for the athletes of the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games. Located at 80 Cooperage St. in the Canary District it is a short walk to both Waterfront and St. James campuses. For more information go to: georgebrown. ca/residence/

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Services

Clubs

The SA’s clubs program features over 40 clubs, which range from cultural associations, to clubs for your program, activism on campus and video games. To join or start a club see: studentassociation.ca/clubs

Food Banks

Casa Loma, St. James and Waterfront campus The Student Association runs student food banks at Office locations are: St. James, 200 King Street East, Room 159; Casa Loma E Building, Room E127; Waterfront, Concourse Level, Room 031.

International Centre

St. James, 200 King St. East, Main Floor If you are an international student the International Centre is your starting point for a wide range of academic and non-academic services. They also operate on Wednesdays at Casa Loma from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room D313.

Peerconnect

St. James A Building B121 (opposite the cafeteria) Casa Loma D313 Peerconnect is a friendly place to meet with peers and share what works. Here you can find student peer coaches who will help you with academic strategies and workshops.

SafeWalk

A joint program between the Student Association and George Brown College. SafeWalk staff are available to walk you to a TTC stop or your car or other destination within two kilometres from campus. Call 416-415-5000, ext. 2020 during operating hours. For locations and hours see: studentassociation.ca/services/safewalk

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Run by the Student Association, the academic advocacy program helps students navigate George Brown College policies and advocate for your rights. If you think you are being treated unfairly contact them at academicadvocacy@sagbc.ca or call their hotline at 416-415-5000 ext. 6320

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George Brown has a wide-range of services for students, here are some of our top-picks.

Sights

Getting there

St. James Cathedral

Public Transit

1 65 Church St. Built in 1833 this Anglican church’s stonework and bell tower dominates the corner of King Street East and Church Street. Open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

St. Lawrence Market

2 92-95 Front St. E. The historic St. Lawrence Market has been feeding Torontonians since Toronto 1803.

With 120 vendors the market is a great place to pick up fresh groceries and meats or drop by for lunch. Hours for the main South Market are: Tuesday Thursday: 8am to 6p.m. Fridays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gooderham Building

49 Wellington St. E. 3 Located at perhaps Toronto’s most iconic intersection, the flatiron Gooderham Building graces many tourist photos and postcards. Make sure to check out the back of the building for a peak at the Flatiron Mural by Canadian Artist Derek Besant that plays a visual trick on you.

You can get to St. James campus via the 504 King streetcar that runs between Broadview and Dundas West station. The 75 Sherbourne bus runs by both St. James and Waterfront campuses from Sherbourne station to Queens Quay. The 6 Bay bus runs from Waterfront campus to Dupont street and can be caught at the corner of Bay and Front Streets transferring from Union Station.

Cycling

St. James has bike racks located on Frederick Street, George Street and tucked behind the C building at 290 Adelaide St. Waterfront’s ring and posts are on the front and east side of the building and there’s bike storage in the undergrond parking garage on level P2. Sherbourne Street has separated bike lanes for a fast and safe route to school.

Driving

Driving in downtown Toronto is a hot mess but the cheapest parking if you have to drive is at Canada Auto Parks located at 148 Lower Jarvis Street.

It’s a $10 flat rate for the day until 6:30 p.m.

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Sights

Food & Drink The Kings Lounge Bar & Eatery

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Located right inside the St. James A building on the corner of George Street and Adelaide Street E. is the Kings Lounge.

This student operated pub is run by the Student Association and serves up affordable food and drink right on campus.

Pro-tip: skip long lines and get your morning coffee or espresso here. A latte is only $1.75.

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300 Adelaide St. E., Second floor This Cafe serves up delicious hot food made by GBC chef school students with main dishes priced at just $7.

Betty’s

3 240 King St E. A great local bar with lots of beer selection, including rotating cask taps, Betty’s also boasts a great back patio and has good pub food with specials of the day. With lots of table space this is a good place to go with larger group.

As a downtown campus there are restaurants and bars galore around St. James campus. Here are a few of our favorites.

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1 Austin Terrace Casa Loma, or house on the hill, is a castle built between 1911 and 1914 by Canadian financier Sir Henry Pellat.

Casa Loma cost $3.5 Million to build back then or around $83 Million now. Pop into the castle for a tour of its elegant rooms, and secret passage ways between 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and keep your eyes open for special events.

Tarragon Theatre

Gabby’s

2 189 King St. E. Located directly across from the entrance of the A Building on King Street Gabby’s is a pretty standard pub chain catering to students where you can grab some drinks and watch the game.

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30 Bridgman Ave If you like contemporary theatre, check out what’s showing at this hidden gem west of Casa Loma campus. The 2016/2017 season starts in September. Discounted tickets are available for seniors and patrons under 35.

City of Toronto Archives

3 255 Spadina Rd. Go deep into the city’s history in the Toronto Archives, featuring 1 Million vintage photos, thousands of records, architectural drawings, and maps. The staff is eager to help find interesting stuff, and there are exhibits on the main floor. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Getting there

Food & Drink

Public Transit

Roti Cuisine of India

The Casa Loma campus is a short walk from Dupont Station or you can get there via the 127 Davenport bus which stops right in front of the school going to Spadina Station. The 26 Dupont runs east-west between St. George and Jane stations.

1 308 Dupont Street Serving up great meat and vegetarian indian dishes, this Indian restaurant’s rotis are delicious, large and spicy. You really could get two meals out of one if you can somehow manage to stop eating it just because it tastes so good. Be careful, when they ask you how spicy you want it as even their medium is quite hot.

Cycling

Casa Loma campus has some ring and post bike racks as well as larger racks in the parking lot and loading bay on Bridgman Ave. There is also a new Bike Share Toronto rack on Kendal where you can rent a bike for $7 a day or you can pay $90 for an annual membership and rides under 30 minutes are free.

Driving

Street parking is limited around the campus and parking without a permit at the wrong time could leave you with a ticket. There is paid parking lots along Kendal and Bridgman that are $3 for a half-hour or $10 maximum between 6 a.m and 6 p.m. and a $6 flat-rate from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The Poor House

2 182 Dupont Ave With 24 taps of craft beer, including a $4.50 daily tap, a huge patio and an impressive menu the Pour House is the pub of choice for students at Casa Loma campus.

Super-Jet International Coffee

3 346 Dupont Street Let’s face it, you can only drink so much of the coffee on campus before you want something a little better. Super-Jet International is a small coffeeshop on Dupont that uses the excellent I Deal Coffee for espressos, lattes and cappuccinos.

Make sure to grab a “frequent flyer” card and your 10th coffee will be free.

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New voice, same goals for Dragon Boat Club Mariam Karabit takes over a club dedicated to improvement, fun and teamwork

The George Brown Dragon Boat Club (boat 6) in action Photo: Thomas Chung

PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

Change is underway at the George Brown Dragon Boat Club (GBDBC), as the team’s founder and supervisor Lisa Tai has stepped down.

Tai, who will remain involved as a senior advisor, leaves the club in experienced hands. Taking the club supervisor reins is Mariam Karabit, an advanced French patisserie student who has been

a GBDBC member since its inaugural season in 2013-14.

Karabit may be a new voice, but the club’s aims remain constant. “The goal is to get a medal, improve our times and to make it a fun environment,” she said.

“It’s a great place to meet new friends, even making long-lasting friendships. It’s a fun environment, (and) you get to either stay fit or get fit.”

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The mixture of competition, improvement and fun in a team atmosphere is tricky to balance.

It’s also key to the GBDBC experience which members enjoy. With October marking the start of 2016-17 season, the club is hopeful students will find its pitch appealing.

Those who do can expect to roll up their sleeves. “In order to have a successful team, we

need members that are willing to commit to our practices, have the same desire to race and all have a common goal,” said William Do, a dragon boat beginner named the club’s 2015-16 Most Valuable Paddler.

“Newcomers can expect to work hard because this is a team effort,” said fellow first year paddler Sheena Malto and Most Improved Paddler recipient. “If you’re not pulling your own weight, it’s going to

show during competition.”

The GBDBC experience is a challenging one, and this makes one lesson Karabit learned from her predecessor all the more important: “That sometimes things get tough, but always push through, look to other people on the team or even previous paddlers. That’s why the community’s really close; if you ever need help with anything, you can always go to other people.”

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Poop Café aims to be a stinking success Culinary graduate draws on George Brown experience for unusual café SHAUN IYER

like shit is not cooking! It’s being childish, fetishistic, repugnant and shows incredibly bad culinary skills! Incredibly bad!”

Nguyen is using reactions like these as fuel. “They call you at night and say bad things but that motivates me to prove them wrong,” she said.

Nguyen arrived in Canada

from Vietnam in 2010. She remembers growing up in the food business, as most of her family was involved in some form of the culinary arts. After initially managing her own venture in custom-made pillows, she began to experiment with all kinds of food until she fell in love with cooking. This love led her to en-

rol in the culinary management program at George Brown.

Two years ago, on a trip to see her mother in Taiwan, Nguyen said that she accidentally visited a poop-themed cafe. The poop-shaped desserts served on toilet seats first embarrassed Nguyen, but she came to understand that the theme is

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Just like Las Vegas, what happens in the bathroom typically stays in the bathroom.

But a new poop-themed café, set to open on Bloor Street this September, is breaking the rules while chasing Toronto’s culinary throne.

The reaction to Poop Café, the brainchild of Lien Nguyen, a graduate of the culinary management program at George Brown, has been extreme.

Nguyen said she receives many messages on Facebook from people wishing her luck.

There have also been negative responses, like a comment on the café’s Facebook page which reads “making food look

Lien Nguyen in her currently under-construction Poop Cafe. Photo: Shaun Iyer /The Dialog

about having fun and satisfying customers. “If you do good with the food and concept, customers will come back,” she said.

Nguyen is busy finalizing the design and menu of her café. Her aim is to create desserts shaped like poop which will be served in specially designed toilet and bathtub shaped bowls. With multiple media outlets profiling the café, Nguyen is anxious to live up to the expectations.

The aspiring entrepreneur is proud of her time at George Brown. She believes her program helped her learn not just cooking, but also the management side of running a café. “Everything I learned from there, I apply in this business,” she said.

“I always saw some talent inside her and encouraged her to open her own business,” said George Brown chef Vi Van Lam. While she was not his student, she always sought his help with desserts and he believes the Poop Café will be one of a kind in Canada.

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Pokémon GO a means to discover George Brown Students can find PokéStops at each George Brown campus PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

Waiting for Pokémon at Waterfront’s Tree of Life Photo: Philip Iver/ The Dialog

For adventurous George Brown College (GBC) students, Pokémon GO can provide experiences beyond hatching an egg during break or encountering yet another Pidgey. The app’s many PokéStops, or game item pick up points, are an opportunity to discover the sights surrounding each campus.

For one George Brown student, the PokéStops have already provided a means to explore the city. “I’m new to Toronto, and I got to know a few places. I haven’t been to Casa Loma before Pokémon GO to be frank,” said Manish Shinde, a postgraduate student in information systems business analysis.

The main entrance at Casa Loma campus serves as a PokéStop.

While the owl overlooking Casa Loma Child Care Centre continues to keep watch, the George Brown Moose was not so lucky. Some aspiring Pokémon trainers may have taken the “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” tagline a little too seriously, given how the moose has been absent from its post since mid-July.

As is to be expected, the campus’ namesake landmark receives its fair share of attention. The gate and gardens serve as PokéStops of their own, while Casa Loma itself is a gym where players battle for control in a king-ofthe-hill fashion.

“I just came here six months ago (and) I didn’t know Casa Loma was such a nice place,” said Shinde. “I actually went to that place, played Pokémon, caught some, then went inside and saw it.”

The PokéStop for St. James campus is appropriately centred on the main

entrance plaque celebrating George Brown. Marked with sites such as the James Beaty Statue and Imperial Bank of Canada, the area’s designated locations could easily pass as a historic walking tour. To the west, St. James Park is home to four separate stops, including one for the plaque of Francis Collins, Canada’s first professional parliamentary debates reporter.

Unlike Casa Loma and St. James, Waterfront campus does not feature its own designated GBC PokéStop.

In its place is the Tree of Life, an acrylic sculpture found in the lobby and designed by Luigi Ferrara, dean of George Brown’s centre for arts, design and information technology.

Waterfront lends itself to a PokéStop mixture of leisure and artistic expression. Public art projects Troika’s Shoal and David Trautrimas’ Sweet Sediment, each located in the Corus Quay building next door, co-exist alongside Canada’s Sugar Beach and the Sherbourne Commons.

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The Dialog • dialognews.ca // Aug. 29 - Sept. 18

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Volunteer with

The Dialog!

The Dialog student newspaper is looking for volunteer reporters, videographers, photographers, opinion columnists and artists. Build your skills and gain valuable experience.

Join us for a volunteer meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Quiet Lounge of the St. James A Building (inside the Kings Lounge behind Subway, Room 150).

Or contact us: dialog@sagbc.ca or 416.415.5000 ext. 2764

// CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across

1- We’re all in the same ___ 5- Foil maker; 10- Zaire’s Mobutu ___ Seko; 14- Hindu music; 15- ____ Ark 16- Not New; 17- Longfellow’s bell town 18- Women’s wear; 19- ____ Dogg; 20- Progency; 22- Native of Hyderabad or Mumbai; 24- Metalbearing mineral; 25- Sailing; 26- Grief; 29- Spoken; 33- Brittle; 34- It may turn; 36- Lingus (Irish carrier); 37- Small Island;

Down

1- Brica ____; 2- Vow; 3- Farming prefix; 4- Suit makers; 5- One of the 12 apostles; 6- Folk wisdom; 7- Capital of Calvados; 8- Startled cries; 9- Aided; 10- Ice cream topped with syrup; 11- Lous “La Bamba” costar;

CLASSIFIEDS

38- Lacking Interest; 39- Heston’s org.; 40- Mauna ____; 41- Tons; 42- Comand to the band; 44- Trap; 48- Goddess of discord; 49- Acapulco gold; 50- Formal Order; 53- Nursing Infant; 58- Hgt. 59- “Lovergirl” singer ____ Marie; 61- French Girlfriend; 62- “Unforgettable” singer; 63- Upbeat, in music; 64- London art gallery; 65- Suffers;; 66- Wears well; 67- Steven Chu’s cabinet dept;

FOR SALE / WANTED I am selling first year Hearing instrument specialist textbooks! Email paigestoller@ hotmail.com if you are interested

HOUSING My friend and I are looking for a house starting September. Call or text me at 647-907-5282

Place your free classified in The Dialog!

Current George Brown College students get 140 characters free and 20 cents for each additional word.

The public can place an ad for $2.50 for 20 words and $0.20 for each additional word. Go to: dialognews.ca/advertise/ classifieds/ "Crossword puzzles provided by bestcrosswords.com (http://www.bestcrosswords.com).

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12- ____ precedent; 13- Steinbeck: East of ____; 21- Fall; 23- Safety device; 25- Examine account books; 26- Climnb; 27- Constellation containing Rigel; 28- Rudner and Moreno; 30- Tirades;

31- Uncanny; 32- Mild oaths; 34- Stories; 35- Wall St. Debut; 38- Like some wines; 42- “His and ____” ; 43- Quarantine; 45- The communication system of the body; 46- ____ you kidding?;

47- Quagmire; 50- Word form for “ten”; 51- “the Time Machine” people; 52- Honeycomb unit; 53- Capone foe; 54- Single Entity; 55- ____ old cowhand... ; 56- TV’s “Nick at ____” ; 57- Grandpa Walton portrayer; 60- IHistoric time;