The Dialog Vol. 37, Issue 3. Oct. 2 to 15, 2018

Mental SPORTS / P. 9

ARTS & LIFE / P. 4

Brianna SamuelsMcLaughlin lights up women’s soccer

GBC fashion grads get Stitched

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Court of Appeal grants stay on Bill 5 Municipal election to go ahead with 25 wards ASHRAF DABIE

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has granted a stay on the decision by Superior Court Justice Edward Belobaba who ruled that Bill 5, which cut Toronto's City Council from 47 to 25 wards, was "unconstitutional."

This is following an application by Attorney General Caroline Mulroney on behalf of Premier Doug Ford.

The three-judge panel said that Belobaba's decision was a "dubious ruling."

Belobaba had stated that Ford's call for the chopping of the city council by almost half is an infringement of the freedom of expression rights and unfair of both the candidates and the voters of the upcoming municipal elections.

"We have concluded that there is a strong likelihood that application judge erred in law and that the Attorney

General’s appeal to this court will succeed," said the judges of the Court of Appeal in their decision.

The judges added that they were unable to understand the link between the right to effective representation and the freedom of expression which Belobaba listed as a reason for his ruling.

"It is not in the public interest to permit the impending election to proceed on the basis of a dubious ruling that invalidates legislation duly passed by the Legislature," the trio concluded.

The stay order shot down Belobaba's concern regarding the restrictive timeline to prepare for the election, indicating that City Clerk Ulli Watkiss is ready to take on the 25-wards model.

As such, the municipal election slated for Oct. 22 will

go forward using the 25-ward model laid out in Bill 5.

The stay order was granted ahead of an appeal by the Ford government which could be held in early November, officially challenging Justice Belobaba's ruling.

Bill 31, the Efficient Local Government Act, 2018, which saw Ford invoking the "notwithstanding" clause as he continued to push for cuts to the city council, will not be taken to a final vote as a result of this stay. But the judges said that this was not a factor in their decision.

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ASSISTANT EDITOR

Toronto's City Hall will see fewer councillors after the election on Oct. 22 as the provinical government cut it to 25 wards.

CORRECTIONS In the Sept. 18 issue of The Dialog, Filipe Vilela's and Nour Alideeb's names were misspelled in the articles about the GBC men's soccer team and Alideeb's op-ed on the government's 'free speech' directive. The Dialog regrets the errors.

TTC to split King streetcar routes in two As of Oct. 7 the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be dividing the 504 streetcar route into two.

The new 504A will loop from Dundas West station to the Distillery, while the 504B will run from Broadview station to the Dufferin Gate loop.

The 504A will eliminate the need for the 514 Cherry route currently in service, which will discontinue as a standalone route.

According to the TTC, both 504 streetcars will run every two to three minutes when rush hour hits.

"During the busiest times in the morning, there will be 42 low-floor streetcars that will service King Street: 22 on the 504A and 20 on the 504B," said Haley Waldman, TTC media spokesperson.

This change to the lowfloor streetcars is aimed at making it increasingly accessible for all passengers.

"During closures, we've had to have some service

replaced, and we found that these routes are just more effective and they are able to move more passengers more efficiently,” said Waldman.

The value of having two 504 routes instead of one is to ensure continuous service, as disruption to one will not affect the other.

With an increase in commuters, these routes will likely reduce delays and “with all of our streetcars being low-floor, the capacity has increased," said Waldman.

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ARTS & LIFE

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St. James A Building, Room 150 200 King St. East.

BUTTONS & BOARDGAMES SOCIAL 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

St James A Building, Room 165B 200 King St. East Buttons tell a story. Express yourself, show solidarity and highlight the issues through your own button creations. All materials and instructions provided.

Part of DisOrientation Week.

Questions or accommodations: cacsupportstaff1@sagbc.ca

TUESDAY, OCT. 2 SUICIDE INTERVENTION FOR WEIRDOS, FREAKS & QUEERS 4 p.m to 7 p.m Quiet Lounge St. James A Building, Room 150F 200 King St. East.

This is an intro-level workshop for folks who want to build and share skills around supporting people in their lives who are suicidal.

This is not a certification course. Sample questions explored include: what are my beliefs about suicide, how do i know if someone I care about is thinking about ending their life, is suicidal thinking always an emergency?

Part of DisOrientation Week.

Questions or accommodations: cacsupportstaff1@sagbc.ca

Whether Harm Reduction is familiar to you - or something you want to learn about - this workshop brings us together.

Part of DisOrientation Week.

Questions or accommodations: cacsupportstaff1@sagbc.ca

MAPLE LEAFS VS. CANADIANS VIEWING PARTY 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Kings Lounge

The alternative careers workshop will help you to explore alternative career paths, clarify your skills, interests, and strengths, learn about labour market and career research, and identify training and educational pathways.

Please register for this workshop online: georgebrown.ca/ advising/alternativecareers/registration.

Contact Entry Advising Services at 416-415-5000 ext. 2949 or collegeadvisor@georgebrown. ca.

SISTERS IN SPIRIT VIGIL 5:15 p.m.: Meet at St. James A Building, Room 165B 200 King St. East 5:30 p.m.: Depart to Allan Gardens 6 p.m.: Vigil at Allan Gardens Join the Community Action Centre to attend the Sisters in Spirit vigil and honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Part of DisOrientation Week.

Questions or accommodations: cacsupportstaff1@sagbc.ca

FRIDAY, OCT. 5 LET'S GET AWKWARD: CONSENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Career Centre St. James A Building, Room B155 200 King St. East Consent can be awkward...and that’s okay! Communicating with partners can feel tricky online and IRL, but never fear - Sex Ed superstars Antoinette and Nadine are here! They have been awkward forever and they are here for you.

Part of DisOrientation Week.

Questions or accommodations: cacsupportstaff1@sagbc.ca

NAPIER UNIVERSITY EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION 11 a.m to noon Career Centre St. James A Building, Room B155 200 King St. East Are you a business diploma students looking for studying abroad opportunities?

We have some good news for you. Centre for business of George Brown College and Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland have established the student exchange agreement which allows qualified centre for business diploma students to go to Napier University to study for one or two semesters.

THERAPY DOGS / SERVICES AND ORGANIZATION FAIR 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Main lobby Waterfront campus 51 Dockside Dr.

The explore careers workshop is designed for individuals having difficulty choosing college program selections. Register online at georgebrown.ca/advising/explorecareers/registration.

Contact entry advising services at 416-415-5000 ext. 2949 or collegeadvisor@georgebrown. ca.

Part of Mental Wellness Week.

MOVIE SCREENING: INSIDE OUT 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Casa Loma Games Room E Building, First Floor 142 Kendal Ave. Part of Mental Wellness Week.

THERAPY DOGS / SERVICES AND ORGANIZATION FAIR 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Casa Loma Games Room E Building, First Floor 142 Kendal Ave.

RAPTORS VS. CAVALIERS VIEWING PARTY 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Kings Lounge St. James A Building, Room 150 200 King St. East.

Part of Mental Wellness Week.

MOVIE SCREENING: INSIDE OUT 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m.

Kings Lounge St. James A Building, Room 150 200 King St. East

To list an event on this page please email us at: editor@ dialognews.ca by Wednesday, Oct. 10. Please include the date, time and location of your event and if there is any cost.

Part of Mental Wellness Week.

MONDAY, OCT. 15 MENTAL WELLNESS WEEK FOOD DRIVE STARTS. All campus food banks. SA table in Waterfront main lobby.

GALICIAN WINE TASTING WITH MASTER SOMMELIER JENNIFER HEUTHER 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

CHCA Wine Lab Third Floor, 215 King St. E. Explore the wines of Galicia in this one-of-a-kind class, exploring how the unique terroir of this northwest region of Spain contributes to the area’s renowned and celebrated Spanish wines.

Tickets are $95 and are available on Eventbrite.

Canada’s Largest International University and Student Travel Expo OCTOBER 14

METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE Expo: 1 pm - 5 pm Free Seminars: 12 noon - 5 pm

SA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Career Centre St. James A Building, Room B155 200 King St. East Don’t be shy! A visit to a board meeting for the first time may seem intimidating. Just remember, board members are your fellow students. They are there to answer your questions and are accountable to you.

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ALTERNATIVE CAREERS WORKSHOP 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

341 King Street East, Room 336.

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EXPLORE CAREERS WORKSHOP 1 p.m to 5 p.m.

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ARTS & LIFE

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Lesley Hampton and Joao Paulo Guedes are among GBC alumni to appear on the new fashion TV show LADSHIA JEYAKANTHAN REPORTER-EDITOR

Stitched, like the name suggests is a reality show all about fashion.

Every episode, four designers will compete to piece together outfits under tight deadlines, testing their creativity throughout the process.

Designers will have to prove themselves to a panel of judges over three rounds of challenges.

The winner of each episode will take home $10,000.

George Brown College (GBC) graduates Joao Paulo Guedes, Christopher Pau-

nil, Sarah Splinter, Lesley Hampton, David Wigley and Andrew McDonald are among the lineup to vie for the cash prize.

Hampton, a graduate of the fashion techniques and design program never contended in a competition of this level. She said time management is a challenge in the broader fashion industry.

The designer hails from Newfoundland, where fashion is not a big focus and so she turned to television to tune in to the latest trends.

“I would always turn on fashion television on Saturday mornings”, she said.

Hampton will be collaborating with other Canadian

designers such as UNTTLD to take to the runway at the fashion gala, CES Presents, which is to be held at King Edward Hotel on Oct. 18. All proceeds will be in support of Boost for Kids.

She will also be featured at the upcoming Toronto Plus Size Fashion week, slated for Nov. 2018, as a designer and panelist.

Joao Paulo Guedes, another graduate from the fashion techniques and design program learned of his selection to participate in Stitched at the end of 2017.

“It was really intense,” Guedes said about the limited time to complete each challenge. “You have only 30

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SLICE

GBC fashion graduates take the spotlight on Stitched

Judges of the show Kim Cloutier, Joe Zee and Vanessa Craft.

seconds to pick your fabric and create something cool."

In spite of the outrageous tasks, he appreciated his time on the show.

Guedes advised fashion students to immerse themselves into competitions such as this one to build their name.

Guedes' fashion collection Illusion was released last May in his native country,

Brazil and debuted in Toronto this September.

The judges for Stitched are Canadian fashion model, Kim Cloutier, celebrity stylist, Joe Zee and Editor-in-Chief of Elle Canada, Vanessa Craft.

Stitched premiered on Sept. 9 on the Slice channel, a channel under Corus entertainment. Weekly episodes are being aired on Sundays at 9 p.m. eastern time.

Student Association of George Brown College ACADEMIC ADVOCACY PROGRAM The Student Association’s academic advocacy program provides students with guidance and support to resolve academic issues at George Brown College.

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For more information on the Academic Advocacy program, please email academicadvocacy@sagbc.ca

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Actor Sean Jacklin knows the back stage just as much as the main stage LADSHIA JEYAKANTHAN REPORTER-EDITOR

Sean Jacklin, an acting alumni of George Brown College, has never considered anything other than theatre his whole life.

“When you fall into doing something like that it just comes naturally to you, there really isn't any push to do anything else,” Jacklin said.

His dedication to the arts is also shared with his family, who own a theatre company, Barn Door Productions. It began when he was a child although his parents were involved in theatre even before he was born.

Jacklin watched rehearsals every night as his parents

ran their company. As he got older, he assisted with the building of sets and learned his way around the tools of theatre.

Another inspiration for his talent was drawn from his hometown of Perth, Ontario.

“It’s a very artistically rich town, Perth, I think there’s at least three or four theatre companies running out of there,” he said.

Jacklin also attributed the development of his talent to a former drama teacher, Carolee Mason of Perth District Collegiate Institute. She was an inspiration “for me, and for everyone,” he said.

Jeff Mason, her husband and the school’s guidance counsellor who assisted with theatre program also played

a part in his success with regards to the technical “stuff.”

Jacklin made his debut in high school, traveling across Ontario to compete in the The Sears Drama Festival every year.

In his last year, he stepped off the stage as an actor and moved behind the scenes to work in tech.

“It was something that I kind of fell into while growing up,” he explained.

Inspired by some “strong tech teachers” at Guelph University, Jacklin further pursued the technical aspects of theatre and became skilled at set building, lighting design, costumes and sound design.

His first professional job was at the Classical Theatre located in his hometown, where he began as a tech assistant.

He returned to the theatre in 2012, but this time as the technical director and production manager.

“I find a lot of actors in the biz don't appreciate the technical aspect of theatre as well, and don't really have

PHOTO: BRUCE PETERS

GBC alumni stars in The Importance of Being Earnest

Sean Jacklin (Algernon) plays alongside Nicholas Koy (Jack) in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Alumnae Theatre.

those skills,” Jacklin said and added that it also gave him the opportunity to “connect with the people back stage too."

Jacklin has returned to his acting roots after being casted as Algernon in Oscar Wilde’s satire The Importance of Being Earnest, which is playing at the Alumnae Theatre from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6.

In this classic play, Wilde used comedy to ridicule upper-class Victorian society.

The actor described his character, Algernon, one of the lead characters in the play, as more “aloof ” than

himself.

“Algernon is upper class enough that he doesn't have to care about his monthly finances and for a working actor in 21st century Canada you're constantly worrying about your finances,” he said.

Jacklin was introduced to this play from an early age by his parents in 1998.

By the time he was ten, he had read the play and seen it a dozen times.

“It’s kind of a dream role in a dream play. It’s one of the best written shows in western history,” said Jacklin.

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MENTAL HEALTH

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Anxiety and depression is becoming an 'epidemic' in Canada 70 per cent of mental illnesses develop during adolescence and young adulthood: CMHA KEVIN GOODGER REPORTER-EDITOR

A recent survey by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has found that 53 per cent of Canadians consider anxiety and depression an "epidemic."

85 per cent of respondents said that mental health services are among the most underfunded in the country's health-care system.

Dr. Leyna Lowe, National Research and Policy Analyst at the CMHA, addressed the growing concerns surrounding depression and anxiety, saying 70 per cent of mental illnesses have their onset during adolescence and young adulthood.

She noted that young people and students are facing a variety of challenges that may contribute to mental illnesses.

These include the difficult transition to post-secondary education, varying sleeping and eating habits, social network shifts, and potential

exposure to dangerous drugs and substances.

Physical illnesses are strongly linked to depression and anxiety and vice-versa, she added, meaning it's important to avoid being sedentary and to maintain physical health.

Lowe also cites the hyper-competitive environment existing in Canada as another factor which can contribute to mental health concerns, not only in school, but in the aggressive job market after graduation; less secure employment opportunities and young people taking on more part-time and contract work.

These can be a cause of immense stress for young people and potentially result in the development of mental illnesses.

Tenniel Rock, manager of counselling and student well-being at George Brown College, shared a similar view.

She said ongoing socio-po-

litical changes across the country was a possible reason for the rise in mental health concerns.

"There is a lot new (socially and politically), and a lot of folks don't know what is going to happen next. That's an environment where more anxiety, depression and mood disorders flourishes," she explained.

The professionals also addressed the effects of social media on mental health.

Rock highlighted that they are seeing "an increased inability for folks to be able to have normal social interaction and conversation."

It also creates a platform for young people to compare themselves to others, which Rock said affects their self-esteem and concept of self.

However, Lowe said that with issues such as cyber-bullying aside, it can be an effective platform to destigmatize mental health issues.

She noted that social me-

dia campaigns can successfully address issues relating to mental health.

A major problem is the lack of federal funding in mental health services, said Lowe, who described it as "unfairly underfunded."

She would like to see Canada enact a "Mental Health Parity Act," where mental health funding would more closely match the funding of physical health services.

These mental health services include psychotherapists, addiction counsellors, support workers, and other professionals who work with mental health issues.

Both Lowe and Rock are calling for a community approach in supporting persons with mental health concerns.

Rock noted that these individuals have the added pressure of not knowing what their moods are going be on any given day.

She said being empathetic and a good listener is essen-

tial in providing support.

Lowe emphasized the importance of reaching out for support if needed, as staying silent may prevent students from accessing services and can be very isolating.

She also suggested some self-management and coping strategies one can use, including relaxation and breathing techniques, self-help books, and physical activity, which is beneficial for both mental and physical health.

If someone is suffering with depression or mental illness, "listen with openness, and without judgement, said Lowe.

"The best thing you can do is be a friend to the person who might be having struggles or in a crisis, and of course to encourage them to access services, like talking to a health professional."

With files from Luiz Felipe Lamussi.

Mental health resources If you are in distress and in need of immediate assistance, there are resources available at George Brown College (GBC) and around Toronto.

GBC offers counselling services for full-time students who are currently enrolled.

• Counselling is free and confidential • Discuss academic and non-academic issues • Arrange ongoing support with a community referral How to schedule a counselling appointment: Visit or call the counselling office at your campus.

St. James: 200 King St. E., Room 582C Phone: 416-415-5000 ext.

2107

To talk to someone: Call a distress line: 416-408-4357 (HELP) TTY: 416-408-0007

For walk-in counselling:

Casa Loma: 160 Kendal Ave., E.,Room C317 Phone: 416-415-5000 ext.

4585

If you feel suicidal: Go to your closest hospital emergency department Call a distress line: 416-408-4357 (HELP) TTY: 416-408-0007

Brampton: 905-450-1608 ext. 101

Waterfront: 51 Dockside Dr., Rm. 225 Phone: 416-415-5000 ext.

5370 George Brown students at Ryerson visit room JOR 07C Or e-mail: letstalk@georgebrown.ca If it is after office hours, consider these options:

For immediate medical advice: Call Telehealth: 1-866-797-0000, TTY: 1-866-797-0007 For mental health help: Call Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200 (Same for TTY service.)

Sherbourne Health Centre: 416-324-4180

Mississauga: 905-8971644 ext. 101 Post-secondary Student Help Line: Good2Talk 1.866.925.5454 or connect through 2-1-1

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Mental Wellness Week at George Brown College Organized by the Student Association, Mental Wellness Week will take place in mid-October to ease students into mid-terms

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Opinion Are there enough mental health resources on campus?

TIMO CHEAH REPORTER-EDITOR

LADSHIA JEYAKANTHAN REPORTER-EDITOR

Mental Wellness Week is coming to George Brown College from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19.

The Student Association (SA), which funds The Dialog, will be organizing this event to help provide relief to stressed-out students.

“Students go through a lot of struggles, especially around October when midterms and assignments are due" said Ronnie Cruz, the SA’s community services co-ordinator, "which is why we decided to host it a week before intersession week."

Throughout the week,

students will have access to resources and be supported during this hectic time.

"This is kind of like a cool down period for them, it just helps them to decompress," said Arnel Fleurant, the SA's director of education.

The week intends to be a reminder to students of how essential it is to take care of yourself.

Cruz emphasized the importance of self-care for students.

"It's almost as important as just simply eating a meal when you're hungry, because

it's something that we all forget, especially (because) we have so many other responsibilities that we need to take care of," she said. "We often sacrifice so much and give very little time and effort into taking care of ourselves.”

The SA's Mental Wellness Week will include a food drive, therapy dogs, services and organizations tabling, and movie screenings.

For details see our current events listings on page 3 and studentassociation.ca

Eliana Rodriguez

Octavia Brown

"I personally have anxiety and depression so knowing now that I have those resources available to me is a great help."

"I just feel like now mental health is more seen, not as a disability but something that people hide, maybe because of shame or insecurity or embarrassment, but its not something to be embarrassed about."

Jessy Joseph

Rui Revelo

"My job as a peer well-being coach is to make sure that people have good mental health at school."

"They (GBC) could just make it easier for us to find information, sending the right emails, stuff like that."

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SPORTS

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Esports to be a billion dollar industry (CUP) OTTAWA­—In the early 2000s, extreme sports such as the X Games, Red Bull Crashed Ice, and motocross races became mainstream with the advent of big corporate sponsorship of live television events.

In the 2010s, the beginnings of online gaming and social media platforms dedicated to streaming competitive gaming, known as esports, have led to a new moneymaker for thousands of people.

With the potential of being one of the biggest “sports” categories on earth due to its wide appeal and its international audience, esports have risen from online player communities to events sponsored by corporations in the same way extreme sports gained traction in the early 2000s.

University of Ottawa human kinetics professor Eric MacIntosh highlighted the significance of esports for the players.

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Esports competitions now fill arenas with as many fans as regular sports.

“For many, it’s their fulltime job. These events sell out fairly big venues and make money from broadcasting, merch, and sponsorships,” MacIntosh said.

In the first decade of esports, many have risen to Internet stardom over the span of weeks to become household names on YouTube, Twitch, and even traditional sports media platforms such as ESPN and Sportsnet.

With competitions all over the world and featuring many

different games, in the last five years esports have become an extremely profitable industry, bringing in revenues of more than US$900 million in 2018 alone.

In 2018, analysis from Statista.com estimates that over 380 million people will have tuned in to an esport event by 2021, and that number could reach over 550 million.

“Broadcasting these event is great for the players, since it’s a free opportunity to pro-

mote themselves and their brand on national television,” MacIntosh said.

With this in mind, Statista also estimates that by 2021, esports could bring in more than $1.6 billion. However, this is still low if we consider that, in 2018, the NHL alone makes more than $4 billion in annual revenues.

In contrast to traditional sports, there is no centralized esport league. Players make money through sponsorships, donations from fans, and tournament prize pools. Tournaments are organized around a certain video game, such as League of Legends, DOTA 2, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Heroes of the Storm.

XY Gaming estimated that the prize pool for those games in 2017 was over $100 million.

On the Canadian side of things, gamers might remember EA and Sportsnet’s joint venture with international partners NBC Sports and ViaSat hockey to broadcast an NHL 18 esport tournament with a prize of $50,000.

Of course, this was a small tournament compared to international League Of Legends tournaments. Nevertheless, EA and Sportsnet’s call to sign up for the tournament in early 2018 made waves among Canadian hockey fans and gamers ready to take their chance to be winners.

On whether esports are “sports” per se, MacIntosh has a positive interpretation.

“I personally think so. You need a skill set that’s not all that different from traditional sports; you need to be good at predicting your competitors’ next move,” MacIntosh said. “We also see increases in the players’ heartbeat and blood pressure. It is true that there is no physical action, but neither does racing, and that’s considered a sport.”

The Student Association of George Brown College, which funds The Dialog, has a number of gaming clubs such as the Games Club, Gamer's Guild, League of Legends Club, and the International Game Developers Association that students can join.

SPORTS

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Brianna SamuelsMcLaughlin lights up GBC women's soccer Rookie overcomes ACL injury to become star player for Huskies

HUSKIES SCORES COUNTRY RUNNING FANSHAWE INVITATIONAL Sept. 15 Men's 8 km 9. Garrick Loewen 28:26 30. Jacob Dzieciol 30:48 71. Neil Caoile 40:12 72. Devang Joshi 41:49 75. Terry Humber 48:12 Men's team 8th place Women's 6 km 10. Angelee Weathers 25:37 32. Madeline Christenson 28:44 60. Calyssa Joice 43:38 SENECA INVITATIONAL

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Sept. 29 Men's 8 km 14. Garrick Loewen 30:21 32. Jacob Dzieciol 32:31 69. Sebastian Suarez 36:41 80. Neil Bryan Caoile 38:10 86. Devang Joshi 39:37 91. Terry Humber 43:40 Men's team 11th place Women's 6 km 13. Leanne Sanders 26:23 25. Angelee Weathers 27:51 44. Madeline Christenson 30:14 57. Marta Kierkus 34:21 61. Calyssa Joice 35:29 Women's team 10th place Brianna Samuels-McLaughlin (in white) has burst onto the women's soccer team in her rookie year with four goals.

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Brianna Samuels-McLaughlin, is lighting up the net for the Huskies women’s soccer team, scoring four goals in her first seven matches.

Samuels-McLaughlin said she's been playing soccer since she was three-years old.

“I actually cried when I went on the field," said Samuels-McLaughlin. "But it was going to be a really big passion of mine."

Huskies head coach Leslie Fitzpatrick coached Samuels-McLaughlin when she on an academy team.

He said that after an ACL tear in her knee she had a tough couple of years but he spoke with her and her family about playing at George Brown College (GBC).

Fitzpatrick said that she's still a little wary of getting into physical battles due to the old injury but that her speed and skill are her best assets.

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Sept. 26 Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 30 St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 4 St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Record 2-12 MEN'S SOCCER Sept. 20 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sheridan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sept. 23 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cambrian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Sept. 26 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sept. 29 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cambrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Record 4-0-3

WOMEN'S SOCCER Sept. 19 Sheridan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sept. 23 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cambrian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sept. 26 Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Sept. 29 Cambrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Record 2-4-1

Coach Fitzpatrick says Samuels-McLaughlin is the glue in the locker room.

"With everything that I’ve gone through mentally and physically, soccer is going to be that thing that helps me get through everything," said Samuels-McLaughlin.

Asking a rookie to lead

the attack every game is a tall order but her coach has confidence in her.

"That's a lot to ask a young player, but we had no doubts that given her technical ability as a player and skill that

she would be able to do it," said Fitzpatrick.

But it's not just her performance on the pitch where she's making a difference as a leader off the field as well.

"She's a funny character and has a jovial way about her and the girls really gravitate towards her." said Fitzpatrick. "She's part of the glue in the locker room."

It's that combination of gritty determination on the pitch and lightness outside it that makes people take notice of her.

"Brianna brings an attitude in our women's team has been missing a little and

she's a big part of the reason why for the first time in a long time our women's team could potentially qualify for the provincial championship," said Zachary McRae, the Huskies' sport information and marketing specialist.

Fitzpatrick's support of her over the years is something that Samuels-McLaughlin appreciates.

"I'd really like to thank everybody who’s been there for me, including my coaches, for being able to put me into a position where I’ve been able to continue on with something that I really love," said Samuels-McLaughlin.

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