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Don’t just pray For Paris, work for peace Pg.7 Nov. 23–Dec. 6 , 2015

Horsfall Eaton: Cheap and GBC chancellor healthy food reflects near St. James

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Kitchen Library offers appliances for rent New location launched near Regent Park ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

It started with a juicer. “All of my friends kept telling me ‘don’t buy it, it’s just going to sit under your counter and collect dust;’ That was a crucial moment,” said Dayna Boyer the executive director of The Kitchen Library. Fo l l o w i n g t h e j u i c e r, Boyer started to squeeze out ideas. Then she came across the Toronto Tool Library, a membership-based tool sharing space, and everything fell into place. The Kitchen Library aims to be an option for those who want to try appliances before buying them, and for foodies stuck with

tiny downtown condo kitchens. For $9 a month or $15 for a one-time loan, you can borrow any of more than 50 appliances the library has in stock. The loan period is seven days and the only requirement is to wash the item before returning it. Boyer, a former senior web and copy editor at George Brown College, said there are a lot of transferable skills between what she learned in journalism school and running her own business. Public speaking and knowledge of creating media releases are just a few of them. The Kitchen Library also holds Soup Swaps, an event where attendees exchange recipes, which Boyar said

have been quite popular. The opening of the second library took place on Nov. 5 at the Centre for Social Innovation Regent Park. Its manager Shilbee Kim said they always search for opportunities to cluster around food and The Kitchen Library is a bright example of their success. Olivia Scobie chairs the board of the library, “the boring side of it” as she puts it, Scobie was with the library from the beginning and was the one who bought the juicer that Boyer borrowed. With two locations in Toronto, Boyer is negotiating expansion to Vancouver. And she finally has a chance to borrow and use a juicer as often as she wants.

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George Brown College has taken the rare step of issuing a safety alert about a man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint and is now wanted for armed robbery near George Brown College’s St. James campus. Police say that Brennan Wayne Guigue, 45, walked into a restaurant near King Street East. and Sherbourne Street at 3:12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 then pulled a gun and demanded money from an employee. He then fled westbound on foot. He is described as 5’9” tall and 201 lbs. Police believe him to be armed and dangerous and caution people to not approach him and call 911. Just before midnight on Nov. 6, police said Guigue approached a 28-year-old woman from behind in the Alexander St. and Yonge St. area then pulled a gun and took her to the rear of a building where he sexually

assaulted her. In an email to students, George Brown’s manager of public safety and security Stacey Andrews said, “while we have no reason to believe that Guigue poses a direct threat to students or staff, it’s important that we are all aware of the risk so that we can each take the necessary steps to protect ourselves.” The email from the college reminded students about the SafeWalk program that the college runs with the Student Association of George Brown College, where students, staff and guests can be escorted to nearby parking lots, TTC stops or other campus buildings. To request a SafeWalk call 416-4155000 ext. 2020 or you can request a walk online. Police define sexual assault as any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration.

Brennan Wayne Guigue, 45, wanted for sexual assault and robbery with a gun. Photo: Toronto Police

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Student spotlight: Shekhar Baid rejects a monotonous life Shekhar Baid juggles studies, volunteering, and part-time work RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

In Toronto for just eleven months, Shekhar Baid is originally from Mumbai, India and is pursuing international business management at George Brown. Baid has been an active volunteer with various activities in and around the college. “it is not theoretical, the entire learning experience,” said Baid about his experience in college. “It is a more interaction and involvement based learning experience in college.” Baid currently volunteers with five on-campus initiatives, including the student leadership academy, and the dean’s ambassador program. Involved in so many endeavors, time management is important to Baid. “Being an international student you have to manage your work which I am doing outside campus, volunteering inside the campus and my studies as well.” Baid has a straightforward approach. “When I am not involved with anything, I concentrate on my studies,” he said. “When I have free time, I accept the offer to vol-

unteer.” Baid recently participated in the United Way’s CN Tower Climb, climbing the 144 floors in 28 minutes. “The first 20 floors were like, ‘okay, I can do it, nothing much.’ Slowly, I got to 70, I got to 80, ‘okay, now I can’t go’. “ recalled Baid. “When I reached 140 I was so exhausted, I was like, ‘no, I want to go back.’ “ But Baid didn’t quit, he said other climbers encouraged him to make it to the top and complete the task. “I could have went back after the 28th floor, but then I saw many people, (including) children, were climbing up and I saw what I was doing it for and that boosted me up,” said Baid. For Baid, it is necessary to avoid a monotonous life. He just doesn’t want to come to college, study, go home, study again, and sleep. Baid wants to experience different aspects and opportunities in life. “Canada being a multicultural country, there are people from different parts of the world. So, during these opportunities, I get to know new people everyday, I get to talk to them, know them and it is a very good experience.”

Shekhar Baid, pictured above is a man of all traits Photo: Renuka Malhotra

215 King St. East now features a new wine & beverage Theatre Photo courtesy: George Brown College

George Brown opens up food and beverage research hub The extended facility builds on the success of food innovation and research studio ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

“When your neighbour is building a barn, you are building a barn,” said Robert Luke, vice president of research and innovation at George Brown College (GBC). Luke was at the opening ceremony of the food innovation research studio (FIRSt) at 215 King St. East building, and said this attitude, which he learned growing up in Saskatchewan, reminds him of the new research hub. “We are here working together to stand something up that is really the best in its class.” 215 King St had been under construction since April. The launch event brought together various GBC industry partners, sponsors, and supporters. Live music, appetizers prepared by culinary students, and an open bar complemented the evening. log Michael Fagan, host of the Discover Wine Youtube series, was a special guest during the event. Being famous, by his own statement, for opening bottles of wine with weird instruments, he opened a bottle of champagne to raise a toast for the new facility. 215 King will enable industry innovation and help GBC deliver its responsibili-

ties as one of Canada’s leading culinary and hospitality educators, said Lorraine Trotter the dean of the centre for hospitality and culinary arts. Research Infosource Inc., a group which publishes annual rankings of colleges and universities, recently rated George Brown as this year’s number one research college in Canada. “The facility at 215 King East will provide a full-scale platform for food and beverage product development and innovation including business innovation, product launch, analysis, testing facilities and commercialization support,” said GBC president Anne Sado. Trotter said that students will be able to do food product development on the fourth floor in the FIRSt and beverage development, as well as product launches and food pairings, on the third floor. Events and sensory evaluation can be done on the second floor and new products from 215 King St will be available in The Chef ’s House on the main floor. According to Trotter, the research hub will be a place of learning and collaboration that will enable GBC hospitality students to learn product development and commercialization skills while meeting industry partners

and participating in product development. Students interested in creating a company or product, can contact start GBC or the applied research office for support, commented Lisa Marchitto, a corporate communications manager at GBC. “We are helping industry to innovate while giving students the experience to work within this innovating industry,” added Luke. Sado said FIRSt has helped 131 clients develop 212 new products, enhance 235 existing products, get 52 products to market and provide 273 customized services. Sado said the new research lab will open in March, offering support to 14,000 hospitality alumni, 3,200 new and returning students as well as all GBC students who have an idea they would like to bring to the industry. According to Luke, the studio does various projects from hour-long nutritional analysis to recipe development that might take months. “The new facilities in the building will allow students to gain hands-on experience in their field,” said Sado who adds that the facility will directly benefit Southern Ontario, generating new jobs and influencing business growth.

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George Brown chancellor to serve second term Sally Horsfall Eaton has a passion for the college ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

Sally Horsfall Eaton, the chancellor of George Brown College, is described as a well-known philanthropist and volunteer. Her term as chancellor was recently renewed through to 2018 according to a press release by the college. During her long career, Horsfall has been a nurse, a board member for non-profit organizations, and served in the Canadian Forces for 18 years. She also founded Voice for Hearing Impaired Children and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. However, what she originally wanted to be was a veterinarian. In the late 1950s, when Horsfall Eaton had to choose a career, very few women went to university. Her father didn’t want to pay for her getting an “Mrs. degree”, a term to describe a young woman

Horsfall Eaton is described as a well known philanthropist and volunteer Photo courtesy: George Brown College

who attends college or university with the intention of finding a husband. The Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph only took two women a year across all of Canada. “You had to really prove your interest. Being raised in the city, I understood that was very unlikely,” said Horsfall Eaton. Careers for women at the time included nursing, teaching and secretary work. “I really wasn’t given any choice,” said Horsfall Eaton. Nursing

seemed more natural to her and she got into The Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing. “Those were three very long and very hard years,” she said. Within six weeks, Horsfall Eaton was on the floor taking care of patients. Horsfall Eaton said that training has become better, but she wants more handson experience for nursing students. “Students are not doing procedures on real people, not working 12-hour

shifts, weekends, holidays and summers where there is no air conditioning,” she said. “But that does teach you a huge amount about coping, making decisions and living with your decisions whether they are right or wrong.” Despite her many positions, Horsfall Eaton said she has only had one job interview. At the time, she was working night shifts in the Victoria Hospital in London, Ont. “There was a day job com-

ing up and I didn’t know any better than wearing a hat and gloves from my wedding for an interview,” she said. She was so nervous that “yes” or “no” were the only words she could say. After that, she commented, “I seem to be making my own jobs.” Having a number of careers, Horsfall Eaton believes, “broadens your life and exposes you to a lot of interesting things.” She also believes in not being involved in something for too long. “It is very important new blood is brought in,” she said. Despite all the honours she has received, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, she believes having a happy and wonderful family is her biggest achievement. She is also a grandmother who tries not to give her grandchildren advice, but rather makes them think about things. As the chancellor for the college, Horsfall Eaton hopes to carry on providing guidance to students. The college is currently her main focus, and she enjoys meeting George Brown students across Toronto and learning their stories. “I developed a passion for the school, the programs and for what George Brown stands for.”

Coca-Cola Foundation donates $50,000 to College Donation to be used as a scholarship for first generation students RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

The Coca-Cola foundation recently announced a gift of $50000 in U.S. dollars to support George Brown students who are the first in their family to attend college. According to the scholarship announcement on the George Brown website, the Nicola Kettlitz Memorial Award will be granted to full-time first generation students who express financial need, demonstrate leadership, community involvement and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Ron Soreanu, Coca-Cola’s director of public affairs, said the scholarship fund is named after Nicola Kettlitz,

the recently deceased former president of Coca-Cola Ltd. “Nicola was to us the embodiment of the values of Coca-Cola and the inspiration our company represents around the world, ” Soreanu said. Soreanu continued, “we hope that this scholarship will help to inspire a generation of leaders who will continue to have a positive impact on their families, communities, and the world.” The Coca-Cola company choose George Brown for this award because of the community relationship that the company has with George Brown, said Soreanu. Discussing the role of scholarships in shaping a student’s life, Soreanu said, “I think it is about inspiring young students to be able

“it is about inspiring young students to be able to pursue your dreams.”

Coca-Cola donates 50,000 to George Brown for first generation students Photo courtesy: George Brown College

to pursue your dreams. It is about identifying people who have the potential to do great things in their life and enabling them to reach for the stars.” Coca-Cola has also recently run campaigns like “Hug Me” on George Brown campus. The Hug Me campaign involved a Coca-Cola vending machine installed in the cafeteria of George Brown College which dispensed a can of Coca-Cola when someone hugged the machine. Soreanu said that the campaign was an example of an experience that only Coca-Cola could offer. Though he said that he is currently not aware of any other promotional plans, he suggested that the company is always looking for ways to engage with George Brown students.

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Maverick Smith, facilitator of the ASL socials in the Community Action Centre office. Photo: Steve Cornwell/The Dialog

Learning to sign among friends ASL socials offered to George Brown students, staff and faculty STEVE CORNWELL ASSISTANT EDITOR

George Brown students, staff and faculty interested in sharpening their American Sign Language (ASL) skills, or learning more about the experience of Deaf people can attend ASL socials in the Quiet Lounge of St. James

campus. Maverick Smith works at the Community Action Centre and facilitates the ASL socials. Smith said the socials are a “means of developing capacity with sign language, a means of understanding

the oppression of audism, and a means of succeeding at school.” The socials turn the Quiet Lounge into a “voice-off ” space, meaning that only communication in ASL is allowed during the sessions. Smith, however, does provide notepads so participants can write out questions if they need to do so. Anyone from George Brown is welcome, provided they adhere to the voice-off rules. Other than the voice-off

condition, Smith said the socials are largely unstructured. “I don’t come in with a predetermined agenda of what we are going do. It’s more like I provide snacks and drinks and people can come in and mingle and practice.” George Brown offers several ASL-related programs through its school of Deaf and Deafblind studies. According the school’s website, “these programs expose students to Deaf and Deafblind culture and the social issues that this consumer group faces.” The socials will run every Tuesday from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. until Dec. 1. According to Smith, there are plans to continue the socials at some point in the new year, depending on the feedback for the sessions this semester. When asked to describe an ideal ASL social event, Smith suggested it would be much like the first one this semester. “The last one (had) 19 people, they were having snacks, drinks, enjoying practicing sign language, and expanding their fluency in sign language.” Smith added it was “really amazing to watch.”

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Cyclists: DIY bike repairs now at Dupont Station

Ontario colleges reach recordlevel enrollment

If you’re at George Brown’s Casa Loma campus and you need a quick bike repair, a new Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) project might have you covered. The TTC has opened up a self-service bike repair stand outside of the Dupont subway station. The bike repair stop, one of 10 at subway stations across Toronto, features an air pump, several hand tools including wrenches and Allen keys, as well as a stand for your bike. In a release, TTC chair

and city councillor Josh Colle said the repair stations, “will attract new riders and is another example of our commitment to customer service.” Jared Kolb, executive director of Cycle Toronto, said that “bicycle repair stations increase the visibility of cycling and create more supports for people choosing to ride.” The tools of the bike repair kit are secured to the station with bolts and cables, however, some tools have already gone missing.

TINA TODARO STAFF REPORTER

On Nov. 3, Colleges Ontario announced that student enrollment in Ontario’s colleges had reached a record level with over 237,000 students pursuing full-time studies, a 2.4 per cent increase from 2014. “It is more important than ever for people to get the professional and technical qualifications that help them pursue rewarding careers,” said Linda Franklin, president and chief executive officer of Colleges Ontario, in a press

release. “We continue to see increasing numbers of students pursuing career-specific post-secondary programs at Ontario’s colleges.” Jumping from less than 232,000 in 2014, students are taking advantage of the over 600 different programs that are offered for a variety of fields. The number of university graduates who transitioned to college also increased by 50 per cent. According Lisa Marchitto, corporate communications manager at George Brown College, 20,786 full-time students were enrolled at GBC as of Nov. 2, a two per cent

increase from the same time the previous year. With a growing number of students who are pursuing career-specific paths through the college system, first-year enrollment increased by 2.7 per cent this year with more than 133,000 students enrolling in first-year programs. “Many students are finding the programs that best fit their strengths and career ambitions are offered at colleges,” said Franklin in the press release. “In this economy, students need to explore the full range of options and find the programs that best suit them.”

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Don’t just pray for Paris, work for peace

Learning doesn’t stop at graduation

Friday, Nov. 13 was the ultimate “Black Friday” when the city of love was attacked by gunmen and suicide bombers leaving at 129 people dead and hundreds others wounded. Social media once again emerged as a platform to unite the world. People from all parts of the world showed their solidarity. But the repercussions of the attacks paved the way for another attack, this time on our humanity. A backlash started right away, even before many of us could realize that, knowingly or unknowingly, we were becoming a part of this vicious cycle. A state of emergency was called, states started to prevent refugees from entering their borders and the attack on our humanity ignited. As if the Paris attacks were not bad enough, a day after the attack, a mosque in Peterborough, Ontario was deliberately set on fire according to police. Later in the week a woman in Toronto’s Flemington Park neighbourhood was assaulted

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and robbed by two man who she says called her a “terrorist”, this while she was picking up her kids from school. Then on Wednesday three thugs, two men and one woman, accosted two women wearing hijabs on a subway train at Sherbourne station suggesting they were terrorists and allegedly shoving one victim before fleeing. Social media, so accessible and widespread in reach, attracts responses, opinion, discussions, some spreading hatred but more promoting peace. The response and support of people from all different backgrounds towards the victims of the attacks has been tremendous. It is more about humanity than any specific country. Is it enough for people to change their profile pictures to any national flag and think that they have contributed? No, it will take more than profile pictures to heal from these hateful attacks. The important thing is turning symbolic support for those targeted into concrete action.

Compassionate and concrete responses to these attacks are starting to add up. Within a couple of days, a crowdfunding campaign set up by Peterborough resident Duane Rousselle raised over $110,000 from almost 2,100 people to repair damage to the mosque in his community. As we go to print, #StandWithMuslimsTO is trending on Twitter. A Facebook event was used to organize a rally in Flemington Park against islamophobia on Saturday. As of press time, a few hours after the event was posted hundreds of people said they were going. If we want to make a difference in the face of attacks like these, if we want to be socially active global citizens, then we must realize that the world is not in need of another sectarian or political war, neither on social media or in the real world. Instead we need to analyze the broader impact that our actions can have on others. It is not about praying for Paris, it is about working for peace.

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AL TODARO In January, I made the decision to “go back to school” by submitting an application to George Brown College for the building information modeling program. Why did I do that after working in architecture firms for 22 years, followed by three years at a construction company? What more could I learn that I have not already learned from having worked the last 25 years? To my fellow, younger, architecture students, believe it or not, there was a time when the only one in an architectural office that used a computer was the accountant. All projects were drafted manually. Every line that was drawn had to be planned carefully. Every mistake could only be corrected with an eraser, and then redrawn. When I graduated from architecture school, this is what I did. I made plenty of mistakes. To understand why I was making those mistakes, I had to get out of my comfort zone and get out of the office as often as possible. It was only from speaking with carpenters, masons and tile setters that I was able to understand what I drafted weren’t just lines on paper, but real materials assembled in a logical sequence with real costs. I knew then that I had to keep learning about current and new building materials and methods.

Computer-aided drafting/ design (CAD) was intimidating. With every year that passed, it was being introduced into more architectural offices. This new technology divided many offices into two camps: one believed there was no need to make any changes at all. They believed everything worked just fine the way it was. The other camp embraced CAD and immediately saw its benefits. By learning CAD, I was able to prepare construction documents much faster. It allowed me to be assigned greater responsibilities on projects. That was when I was able to prove my worth to the firm. Several years ago, building information modeling began to appear in the architectural industry. It introduced a new process of working in a virtual, collaborative environment where all stakeholders in a project shared information with each other to create one master digital model of the project. I knew which camp I wanted to be with. To my fellow architecture students graduating this year, I can offer plenty of advice and lessons learned. At the top of the list is to keep learning. It doesn’t stop at graduation. An employer is not obligated to teach. If they offer it, take it! If they don’t, find a way to learn it on your own. There is no such thing as “going back to school.” There is only “moving forward.”

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SPORTS

The Dialog • dialog.studentassociation.ca // Nov. 23–Dec. 6

GBC fixer: Gas leak leaves students in the cold Complaint about cold showers and slow water fountain gets action EMEKA IBEH STAFF REPORTER

ast week, a George Brown College student voiced his complaints through Twitter about the athletic facilities at St. James campus. “Bad equipment, poor maintenance, zero drinking water, and now no hot water showers. I’m not sure how this is considered a gym?” wrote Josh Gallant. We c o n t a c t e d G e r a r d Hayes, director of student life at George Brown College, who shed light on what exactly happened. “Unfortunately, there was a gas leak. A pipe cracked outside of the building which knocked out all of the gas to the building, and it has nothing to do with the gymnasium. The gas heats the

water for the entire building and it went down in the morning of Wednesday Nov. 11, and was back up that night,” said Hayes. “In regards to our water fountains, they have been taken down by our facilities department, and they have ordered a replacement part to fix the flow issue.” Hayes said a hard-to-find part for the water fountain has been ordered and will be installed when it arrives later in the week. Gallant said he expects more from the school especially because it is mandatory that students pay athletic fees. “If those services are not being maintained then I do not think it makes sense to be charging students for those amenities as a part of our tuition fees.” Hayes welcomes any suggestions students have in

regards to the maintenance of the athletic facility and its equipment. “Last year we had students suggest a stair climbing machine, and we ordered it and put it in right away,” said Hayes. “In our Casa Loma campus we had a young student in a wheelchair who asked for a wheelchair piece of equipment, and we now have it in the new gym, so I think as fast as we hear about the issues we can respond. But if they don’t come and tell us, there is not much we can do.” Do you know something at George Brown College that needs to be fixed? Email us at dialog@georgebrown. ca with “GBC Fixer” in the subject line or call us at 416415-5000 ext. 2764 We will get answers and hopefully action!

Water fountain at Casa Loma campus. The water bottle filler of a similar one was reported broken at the St. James gym. Photo: Alok Anand/The Dialog

Wolfpack Ticker - Scores from George Brown College athletics Cross-Country running CAA Championships Women’s 5 km 25th - Sharlane McLeod - 20:22 40th - Joanita Louw - 20:45 90th - Adrienne Scott - 22:16

96th - Evelyn Kokkinos - 22:38 103rd - Anna Maximova - 23:28

Badminton

matches to 2 to make it to the semifinals. In the semifinals GBC lost a very tight set of matches to St. Clair 3 - GBC 2

Redeemer Invitational

Men’s basketball

Playoffs:

Seneca 85 - George Brown 73 George Brown 82 - Centennial 76

GBC upset Redeemer to win 3

George Brown 76 - Canadore 60

George Brown 3 - Canadore 1 Trent 3 - George Brown 0

Women’s basketball George Brown 63 - Seneca 56 Centennial 64 - George Brown 62

Men’s volleyball George Brown 3 - Centennial 0

Women’s volleyball Canadore 3 - George Brown 0 Trent 3 - George Brown 0

SPORTS

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Men’s and women’s volleyball team win home opener Huskies start off their season home opener flawlessly in the Alex Barbier gymnasium, winning both games EMEKA IBEH STAFF REPORTER

Home opener jitters did not get the best of the George Brown’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams as both went on to win against Centennial College. In a thrilling four-set match the women’s team was able to defeat Centennial 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 21-25, 25-21) in the Alex Barbier gym on Wednesday, Nov. 4. “I’m always happy for a win, but I was a little bit disappointed at our performance because we have a much higher level of play that did not come out tonight,” Huskies head coach Dana Cooke said. “Pao (Ming Lee) and Tiana (Samuel) did a great job tonight considering I am asking them to do a lot of things. I thought they did a great job, they have a ton of athleticism, and all that’s remaining is to work on those fine details of their game.”

Samuel led the team with nine kills while adding in 16 digs. Pao Ming Lee had a team-high of three blocks while Audrey Chau led in digs with 18. Andrea Huckins kept the engine running with three serving aces. Neither team established a big lead during the early going in set four. Both teams continued trading points back-andforth until GBC took a strong 22-19 lead due in large part to solid blocking from Elizabeth Malatestinic and Ming Lee. Despite Centennial’s effort, the Huskies sealed the match with no difficulty after multiple attack errors from Centennial. The Huskies men’s volleyball team was also pitted against Centennial and created a comfortable lead early in the game, going on to win fairly easy three sets 25-13, 2514 and 25-17. Team captain D’Artaniel Jackman led the team with 10 kills and seven digs as Oscar Kahu added seven kills and

one block. “I am very glad with how this game turned out, we wanted to come out and have a hard and fast game and that’s what we got,” said Jackman. “I can tell from our coach’s demeanor that he was happy about tonight’s game too. He told us to keep a cool head and keep on pushing throughout the games, so I think he was pleased. I think we played really really well.” George Brown did play well, they quickly took a decisive 10-5 lead to start the first set and a glorious kill by outside hitter Romin Karnakov gave the Huskies a 11-5 advantage. GBC went on to win the first set 25-13 without any real battle from Centennial. After back-to-back blocks from Eoghan Bracken-Murphy and Oscar Kahu at the start of the second set, the Huskies went on another run bringing the lead to 13-8. Never trailing after that, the Huskies finished the set 25-14.

The Huskies taking on the Colts Photo: Thomas Chung / George Brown College

The third set saw more of the same dominance from the Huskies team. Up 20-14, a big ace by Jackman helped

increase the momentum for the Huskies allowing them to take the set 25-17 and the match 3-0.

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// FOOD

Stay warm this fall with delicious cranberry scones Looking forward to staying warm as we enter the fall? Or are you wanting to try a new treat to take with your tea?

scones, courtesy of The GBC Café, run by students at our centre for hospitality and culinary arts.

Try this recipe for cranberry

Makes approximately 12 scones.

Ingredients

Method

All-purpose flour - 222.5g Pastry flour - 457.5g n Baking powder - 19g n Baking soda - 4g n Sugar - 137.5g n Butter (cold, small dice) - 335g n 35 per cent cream - 125g n Sour cream - 202.5g n Dried cranberries (rehy drated in warm water) - 200g

1. Sift flours together. 2. Mix into all other dry ingredients. 3. Mix butter into dry ingre dients with a paddle attachment, if using a stand mixer. 4. Once the butter is in small pieces, add milk, sour cream and drained cranberries. 5. Mix until just combined. Form the dough into a rectangle. Chill for two hours. 6. Roll dough and cut into triangles. Freeze. 7. Brush the scones with 35 per cent cream. Sprinkle with sugar. 8. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 325F.

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Student-run cafe takes local food seriously On-site garden provides ingredients, experience for culinary students CLEMENT GOH SPECIAL TO THE DIALOG

CHCA’s on-site garden located at building B of 300 Adelaide St. E. Photos: Clement Goh / The Dialog

The centre for hospitality and culinary arts (CHCA) are no strangers to the ever-growing trends of local produce in the modern kitchen. As the colder weather shuts down most outdoor gardens, the GBC Cafe continues growing their own selection of herbs and vegetables for use in their menu items. Originally established as a small project for display purposes in the culinary labs, the herb garden has been reimagined by managing GBC Cafe chefs Kyle Deming and Trevor Ritchie. The garden, located in building B of 300 Adelaide St. E., is now poised to become a

renewable source of ingredients for customers to enjoy in GBC Cafe. “We started the garden at the beginning of September,” said Deming. “In the beginning of the school year, we brought the dirt in and pulled out what was here previously to replant.” He added, “everything that gets grown here is used in the (GBC) Cafe; it’s a good experience for the students to come down here to watch a garden grow and see the different rates of growth, care, and thinning.” A large selection of herbs such as sugar-snap peas, colourful bunches of nasturtium, pea shoots and cilantro crests are just some among the varieties of produce that could be

found in your $6 lunch. Ritchie thinks that the garden will change students’ learning experience by helping them develop a broader understanding of food. “It’s a living thing. To understand the process from seed-tovegetable and then making it onto a plate, you really gain a new appreciation and respect for food.” “That’s something we really wanted to instill in the students,” he added.

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// FOOD

Healthy eating near the St. James campus Good food on a budget around St. James ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

In search of food at Cafe 260

Address: 12 Market St., Toronto

Evolution Food Co.

Photo: Renuka Malhotra/The Dialog

Behind the centre for business, Cafe 260 offers student friendly eats RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

Pocket friendly: $$ Average price (meal and drink): $9.50 George Bernard Shaw once said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” His words appear true in the life of all human beings and especially students. On the days when you arrive for 8 a.m. class or study late for your exams, all one needs is a meal that can turn the pressure off in a single bite. Cafe 260 is across the street from George Brown College’s centre for business. It is a four minute walk from the St. James campus. The cafe offers all day long ‘Breggfast’

sandwiches and burritos which range from around $3.25 to $6.25, with the option of adding avocado, cheese, ham, and tomatoes. The cafe offers a variety of made to order fresh sandwiches, paninis, soups, and vegan options. According to staff at the cafe, the tuna sandwich is one of the most popular items on the menu. Cafe 260 also offers an enormous range of hot beverages. There is coffee and espressobased drinks, hot chocolate, as well as iced drinks ranging from Italian sodas, Americanos, chai and matcha. The most popular beverage for students is the Nutella latte which costs $4.25. Apart from the quick bite and quick sip options, the cafe also offers a variety of baked goods, including cookies, muffins, brownies, tarts, bagels as well as vegan and gluten free options to serve the belly. The main highlight of the cafe is that no frozen veggies

Photo: Evolution Food Co.

Photo: Renuka Malhotra/The Dialog

or sandwiches are used. Everything from beverages to sandwiches is made fresh. The service is smooth and the food presentation is mouth watering. The prices are student friendly and the food quality is more than just satisfying for a one time meal. The ambiance is pleasant and its proximity to the GBC campuses makes it an ideal spot for students to satisfy their taste buds.

“We want to highlight the essence of being ultra fresh,” said Ian Paech, the founder and owner of Evolution Food Co. Located across the road from St. Lawrence Market, this cozy place offers all-day breakfast, lunch, and a variety of smoothies and coldpressed juices. According to Paech, all menu items are made in-house from the fresh

products delivered daily. The concept of Evolution is fresh, healthy, and nutritious food for busy people. With glutenfree and dairy-free options, the prices vary from $6-7.50 for a breakfast bowl, $7.50-8 for the drink and $6.25 for a Greek yoghurt. The price for lunch is $12 which includes a signature dish, two greens or grains and a protein.

Address: 36 Toronto Street, Toronto

Photo: Smash Juice Bar

Smash Juice Bar Hidden on quiet Toronto St. is Smash Juice Bar. According to their website, the place offers organic cold-pressed juices along with raw vegan foods and beverages. The menu, created by nutritionist Aly Shoom, is a selection of nutritious meals to boost your energy and achieve wellness goals. The price range is

$8 for a wrap, $11 for a more substantial meal such as noodles or pasta and $2.50 for powerball snacks. Smash Juice Bar also offers personal wellness consultation for $150-450. It is a place to not only grab a bite, but also learn more about healthy food, wellness, and nurturing your body through food.

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Nov. 23–Dec. 6

// THEATRE

Wormwood: Andrew Kushnir brings his love for Ukraine to Tarragon Play about 2004 Orange Revolution shows complexity of the country ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

Ukrainian, gay and curlyhaired, Andrew Kushnir brings his new play Wormwood to Tarragon theatre. The play, which tells a story of a Canadian man traveling to Ukraine shortly after the Orange Revolution of 2004, portrays Kushnir’s favourite character, an outsider. “I identify as a queer writer,” said Kushnir, sitting in one of the back rooms at Tarragon during the rehearsal of Wormwood. Even though it’s a straight couple that has a love story in the play, “my curlyhaired, gay, Ukrainian soul can’t help but write something that has a little bit of that perspective and that sense of what it means to be an outsider,” he adds as some disturbing music starts to play. Growing up in the Ukrai-

nian diaspora, Kushnir was taught to love that country, but it wasn’t until 2004 when he realized it is a real place. “2004 was a moment where I felt Ukraine was very visible to the world,” said Kushnir. “You had really incredible images coming out of the country.” Years later, thinking when to set a play, it seemed like a very obvious point in time. These days, unconsciously putting Ukrainian words in his speech, Kushnir is definitely still in love with the country. He didn’t start writing the play right after the revolution happened. It took a lot of research, reading biographies and memoirs, talking to Canadian observers and a trip to Ukraine in 2011 before everything fell into place. Although a lot of things came about in Ukraine since 2004, including another revolution, he was interested in

that first moment when Ukrainians demanded change. “I still think it was a significant moment,” said Kushnir. “Besides, I think the stories of the place are long stories,” he adds, referring to corruption, mistrust of police and politicians and Russian propaganda in Ukraine in 2004. “Ten years later – what has changed?” However, a few things have changed. Visiting Lviv, Kiev and Zaporozhye in 2011, collecting people’s experiences and talking to activists, he noticed more awareness and connection. The regionalism, on the other hand, is still an issue and it is depicted in Wormwood, where characters speak not only English but Russian and Ukrainian. Kushnir also did interviews with LGBT activists in Ukraine. “For a long time I thought there is no such thing as a gay Ukrainian,” he said. Although there is more cultural anxiety, ignorance and tension, “It’s like in the early 80s in terms of the fight for rights,” he said about people he met who are at the forefront of

Ken James Stewart, Scott Wentworth (the kobzar) Photo coutesy: Cylla von Tiedemann

that battle. “It was moving and inspiring to me and filtered into the play.” “I am hopeful for change, I really support my friends that are activists in Ukraine but I realise it’s going to take time.” Not positioning himself as an activist, Kushnir knows his work was identified as activist theatre. “I am interested in

political questions and questions of justice and can’t help but put it into my work.” For Kushnir the easiest part of creating Wormwood was writing the character of Kobzar, a nomadic Ukrainian balladeer, who narrates the story. “It was easy to write him because I hear my grandfather’s voice.”

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Wednesday, Dec. 2

St. James Kings Lounge | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Small honorarium will be given to participating artists.

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The Dialog • dialog.studentassociation.ca // Nov. 23–Dec. 6

International contest for women in tech Silicon Valley-based company introduces scholarship for female developers ALIONA KUTS

Toptal, a large and rapidly growing company comprised of freelance technology engineers and designers, has started a $5,000 scholarship for female developers. According to the company, gender imbalance has always been a significant issue in technical fields. In North America, women make only 18.1 per cent in tech leadership. Although women make up around 30 per cent of the workforce in the tech industry, less than 20 per cent of those women hold technical roles in companies such as Facebook or Slack. To address the problem and to help aspiring female developers, computer scientists, as well as those looking to pursue a technical career or their passion for technology, Toptal opened its new scholarship for female developers on Oct. 21. The scholarship, running through Nov. 15, 2016, has a

rolling deadline and is open to all females aged thirteen and up. A total of twelve $5,000 scholarships will be awarded on a monthly basis. In addition to money, all winners will get a year of one-on-one online mentoring with senior level developers. “We believe one of the reasons why there are so many men compared to women in tech field is because they don’t get the encouragement and the guidance,” said Irina Papuc, the community evangelist at Toptal. Applicants can apply as many times as they want, she added. The requirements for the scholarship are quite simple. “Our scholarship program is an international contest,” said Papuc. The only three steps applicants have to do, according to the website, are correctly fill out the application form, start a personal technical blog and make a meaningful contribution to open source. To apply visit toptal.com/ scholarships Final winner will be announced on Nov. 15, 2016.

digital devices. With a recommended two hours spent staring at screens per day from the Vision Council, the eyesight of millions around the world is slowly deteriorating. Fortunately, Clearly, a wellknown Vancouver company that sells glasses, has the first steps to a solution. Recently, the company collaborated with Kodak to bring a whole new

way to see the world, all while protecting your eyes from blue light. The lenses “reflect and filter blue light emitted by digital devices and artificial light,” states Clearly’s website. This innovation in technology will surely enable generations to come to work more efficiently, without causing damage to their eyes.

STAFF REPORTER

Toptal’s scholarship aims to correct gender imbalance in the tech industry Photo coutesy: Irina Papuc

Eye strain? No problem! New glasses can protect eyes from harmful blue light rays AARON GUILLEN THE OTHER PRESS (DOUGLAS COLLEGE)

New Westminster (CUP)—In the digital age, most people have spent a lot of time staring at a computer screen, often for hours on end—it might be for a job, a final research essay, a game, or a Netflix binge. Those extensive periods of mindless staring, can cause blurring of eyesight, headaches, and back or neck muscle pain. Yet what is so bad about watching more YouTube videos than usual? The light that is emitted from these devices holds the answer. “Blue wavelengths—which are beneficial during daylight hours because they boost at-

tention, reaction times, and mood—seem to be the most disruptive at night. And the proliferation of electronics with screens, as well as energy-efficient lighting, is increasing our exposure to blue wavelengths, especially after sundown,” states a health publication at Harvard Medical School. In the past, people were exposed to light from the sun, then from fire, and now technology. With multiple devices owned, we are constantly exposed to the light that these electronics radiate every time we turn them on. High Energy Visible (HEV) blue light causes havoc in the brain. It is known to cause blurred vision, headaches, dry eyes, and, worst of all, sleeping

problems. The release of melatonin, well-known for its ability to control your sleep cycle, is disturbed by the imitation of daylight from your electronics, making it difficult to fall asleep. According to the 2014 Vision Watch survey results, nearly 3 in 10 adults are high users, spending more than nine hours each day using

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The Dialog • dialog.studentassociation.ca // Nov. 23–Dec. 6

App of the Week: Ritual New app lets you skip the line at busy restaurants JACOB DUBÉ THE EYEOPENER (RYERSON UNIVERSITY)

(CUP)—Next time you and your friends are looking for a place to eat, instead of searching aimlessly around the city, try out Ritual. Ritual is an app that lets you order food in restaurants around Toronto directly from your phone, effectively skipping lines and any unwanted human interaction. After you’ve finished setting up an account (add a profile picture, it helps the restaurant owners recognize you when picking up an order), you’re brought to Ritual’s main page. Based on your location, the app will sort out some of the over 250 restaurants and cafes based in districts like Yonge and Dundas, Liberty Village and Yorkville that are affiliated with it. If none of the initial choices seem like the right fit, Ritual has a search option so you can either find the specific restaurant to suit your cravings, or look through tags like “burgers” or “George Brown” for other options. Each restaurant’s page has its full menu on Ritual, and some orders offer extra

options like additional milk and sugar for coffee. Once an order is placed, the app tells you how long it will take to be ready, and suggests when you should leave to pick it up. I ordered a Dark Phoenix coffee at

the Black Canary on Yonge Street and once I arrived, it was waiting for me on the counter with my name on it. I just had to say I ordered through Ritual and I was all set. Though it’s a fairly new app, the cafe appeared to

have adopted it seamlessly. If your favourite restaurant isn’t on the list, you can contact Ritual on their website and get them to send a request to join the app. Be on the lookout for promo codes to get coupons

when you sign up. For every friend you get to download Ritual and order something, you will get a $10 coupon to go with your next purchase. Ritual is available for free on the iOS App Store and Android’s Google Play.

The GBC Student Association is looking for the best talent out there in singing, dancing, juggling, or what have you! Prizes for the top three.

Three hours of games, food, and friends at the Kings Lounge featuring secret keynote speakers, panelists, and game showcases.

Events United Way Used Book Sale Tues, Nov. 24. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

200 King St. E., Toronto (St. James Campus main lobby)

Fill up your book shelves for cheap and for a good cause. Sale items may include used fiction and non-fiction books, textbooks, CDs, DVDs, Blurays, videogames and more. All proceeds go to the United Way.

Kudelka Meets Ryerson Dances Tues, Nov. 24 to Sat, Nov. 28 8 p.m.

Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E

An exciting and innovative evening of dance with 57 dancers featuring original choreography by renowned Canadian choreographer James Kudelka.

Husky volleyball double header Wed, Nov. 25, Women's 6 p.m. Men's 8 p.m. Alex Babrier Gym

Watch both Husky volleyball teams take on Georgian College.

Super Smash Bros Tournament Wed, Nov. 25 Noon to 3 p.m.

200 King St. E., Toronto (Kings Lounge)

The Anime Vortex club is hosting a Super Smash Bros tournament on the WiiU. Bring an extra controller and be ready to super smash (virtually).

GBC Got Talent Thurs, Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

200 King St. E., Toronto (Kings Lounge)

Husky basketball double header

Beach Blast indoor volleyball

Friday, Nov. 27, Women's 6 p.m. Men's 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 27 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Watch both Husky basketball teams take on St. Lawrence College.

Warm up from the fall with some indoor beach volley ball at Beach Blast. $10 for students and guest, with shuttles leaving from Casa Loma and St. James at 6 p.m. the day of and tickets available at SA offices.

Casa Loma Gym

Eat, Play, Mingle 2015 Friday, Nov. 27 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

200 King St. E., (Kings Lounge)

15 Leswyn Rd, Toronto

FUN

The Dialog • dialog.studentassociation.ca // Nov. 23–Dec. 6 // COMICS

Medium Puzzle 6,795,183,264

// SUDOKU

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Cartoon by: Paige Winkle

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// CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across

1- Humorist Bombeck; 5- Capital on the Atlantic; 10- Entr’___; 14- Chits; 15- Light ___; 16- Person of action; 17- In spite of; 20- Work boot feature; 21- Indicates a direction; 22- Shelter; 23- They’re fired; 24- Angora fleece; 28- Long luxuriant hair; 29- Actress Arthur; 32- Continental identity of a Chinese person; 33- 27th president of the U.S; 34- Cauterize; 35- Direct; 38- Evens the score; 39- Stringed instrument; 40- Poker Flat chronicler; 41- Airline to Oslo; 42- Hoar; 43- Capital of United Kingdom; 44- Explosive weapon; 45- DC bigwig; 46- Relax; 49- Upper part of the

intestines; 54- Make a trade?; 56- Spitting sound; 57- Varnish resin; 58- Put a lid ___!; 59- Spanish muralist; 60- Celtic priest; 61- Mission control gp.;

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1- Half of zwei; 2- Dig like a pig; 3- Silent; 4- Even ___ speak...; 5- Hunting cat; 6- ...who lived in ___; 7- Not acid; 8- Small island; 9- Quilting; 10- ___ Ababa; 11- Quarter, e.g.; 12- Camp sight; 13- Energy units; 18- “Fighting” Big Ten team; 19- Zero; 23- Faux pas; 24- Poles for sails; 25- Port of old Rome; 26- Takes on; 27- Small batteries; 28- Dull finish;

29- Facial hair; 30- Keep an ___ the ground; 31- “As You Like It” forest; 33- Pollex; 34- Stately aquatic bird; 36- Saw fleetingly; 37- Girl in a Beach Boys song; 42- Womanizer; 43- Soviet leader Brezhnev; 44- Suit; 45- Finnish name of Finland; 46- Actor Omar; 47- Commedia dell’___; 48- Tart; 49- Mon___!; 50- North Carolina university; 51- 1492 vessel; 52- Israeli guns; 53- Intro to physics?; 55- Camera type, briefly;

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ANNUAL

GENERAL MEETING

The Student Association of George Brown College (SA) invites all full-time students—SA members—to our annual general meeting.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.

George Brown College St. James campus−Kings Lounge (ground floor, SJA Building) 200 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8 AGM packages with motions, proxies, and proposed changes to the bylaws are available for pickup at all Student Association front offices during regular office hours. Please join us, and learn more about your student union. LUNCH PROVIDED AT 2 P.M.

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