Dialog November 2008

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November 2008 Issue - Free

George Brown College student newspaper

INSIDE

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• D’bi Young • Safewalk • Scene It/Hate It • Tech Talk

Photo Credit: Ashley Ward

S.A. ELECTIONS

Razia khan (lfet), community service student and cassius waithe (right), heating and air conditioning student, practice their voting skills at casa loma for the fall by-elections

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BUSINESS FEATURE

L’Oreal Fashion Pg. 6

WEEK Pg. 10

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Managing Editor’s Message By: Ashley Ward Managaing editor - dialog

Finally issue number three is here! It’s November, you’re all back from intercession week and are wondering how did October fly by so quickly? I’m wondering exactly the same thing.

As the months begin and end it is becoming easier to report on so many things going on within and outside the school as events pick up and sports have already started.

So many things happened this month that it was hard to choose what to place in the Dialog and what to leave out. GBC Debaters is back in again and tackles the issue of the ever so popular Facebook. The Program feature for this month is the Business School, which includes 14 programs in total! The student population alone for these programs is larger than most Business Schools in the province.

Scene It/Hate is back and this time all the comments came from the students at Casa Loma. They let me know exactly what was on their minds, trust me!

Executive Welcome By: Coskun (Joe) Akkaya Vice President St. James / finance

Hi George Brown’s lovely people, my name is Coskun Akkaya, but I use my nickname Joe. Coskun (pronounced as Joshkoon) can be hard to say and remember. Some of you see me around and know who I am, but for those who don’t know, I am the vice president of st. James and finance/services for the student association. I was elected in my first year of college and I am also a student like all of you.

I am in my second year of studying financial

The Huskies are well represented this issue, with two articles featuring the Cross- Country team and Men’s Soccer. The Sports section is something I really want to get more content for because there are so many games throughout the year and a lot of athletes that participate. For all you sports writers out there, this section may be for you.

Most important to is your upcoming Fall by-elections for the Student Association.

In our elections coverage section we have opinions from each candidate on why they wanted to run in the first place and a series of personal questions so that all of the student body can understand the type of personalities your candidates have and why they deserve your vote.

It seems like voting is the word of the month, since we just voted in our own Federal elections and your own elections soon. Not to mention the U.S. election coverage that has interested so many of us at George Brown. I

know I’ve been taking about it among people I know and I’m sure you have too.

The idea that a person of colour could potentially become the next U.S. President is pretty amazing or that a woman Vice President could be elected too. Find out who your own candidates would choose if they had a chance to vote in the U.S. elections.

I think what’s really exciting about this issue is a contribution from one of your own students on L’Oreal Fashion Week for the Arts and Entertainment section. Definitely one of the biggest events in Toronto. With coverage from Monday to Friday and photos to match, it really is a fantastic critique of what Canadian designers have to offer.

Dub Poet, D’bi Young was here at George Brown at the St.James Campus, an event hosted by the Positive Space Campaign.

Truly a one of a kind her performance was extremely moving and is also in the Arts and Entertainment section.

Last but not least is the debut of one of the Dialog’s newest reporter Crystal Coburn.

With an insightful article on student fees, you will want to read how this affects you now and for the next few years as students.

management; some of you have already seen me in your classes.

What are my responsibilities?

I am trying my best to assist you with the issues you have.

I think you should know how I am spending my time, since I get paid by your money. I am spending time on budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring the expenses for the SA. I go to Casa Loma to work with the finance coordinator too. I am doing that to have a better understanding on how to manage finances better. Some of my time is spent in my office where i reply to emails and phone calls as well as working on your concerns or ideas. There are meetings that I participate in, so I need to spend time on that as well. I am very happy whenever I am in my office and I have a student who wants to get to know me better and who wants to know how the SA can work for them.

By the way you can attend my meeting or any other meetings if you want to. Let me know if you are interested. Last but not least I enjoy spending time with you guys. I am always around, stop by and say hello.

and I came to Canada three years ago from Turkey to be your Vice President St. James, (just kidding).

I went to George Brown’s ESL school and learned English. I am still working on improving my English. I am sure there are some students who take ESL as well. I hope you have the confidence like I do to get involved in the SA. I am twenty-five years old and my favorite food is chicken and I can’t live without fruit.

When I do have spare time I make sure to take time to rest and have some fun. I listen to any kind of music that can make me dance. My favorite music is house music, but I listen to r&b and hip hop too. With having said that I think i have told you everything about my job and about myself. I do encourage you to come and see me in person. I don’t bite, I am a good guy. Keep in touch guys.

See you around,

I chair and work with the finance committee. My job is to monitor the finances and expenses with the finance coordinator for the student association. The finance committee develops and recommends that annual budget. I am also responsible for managing the health and dental plan.

As VP St. James my job is to make you are happy while you’re studying. Are you happy now? If you are not, please talk to me because I take your concerns and do my best to solve them. I also try and make your ideas work too. I really want to emphasize that, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.

You can contact me in person by coming to my office or by sending an email to savpsj@ georgebrown.ca I honestly work on issues that are brought to my attention. For example, now I am working on creating bursaries which is my first project. (Ask me how I do it) that was brought to my attention by some of you. I know there are students her that need help.

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Managing Editor: Ashley ward Communications Coordinator: (TBA) Designer: Yaw Okyere Dialog Published by: Student Association of George Brown college Contacting The Dialog In person or mail:

Room 159A - St. James Campus 200 King Street East Toronto, ON M5A 3W8 Tel: 416-415-5000 ext. 6386 Fax: 416-415-2491 Email: dialog@georgebrown.ca

Want to know about me?

I am open-minded, easy going and a very friendly guy. English is not my first language

Contributors: Jason Beeston Crystal Coburn Andre Ilicea Jorge Midence André Morgan Tammy Nopuente Nikunj Vig

Don’t forget student submissions are always welcome. If you want to write for the Dialog, send an email to dialog@georgebrown.ca , call my extension, 416-415-5000 ext. 6386 or stop by the Dialog office to say hello. We’re located at St. James Campus Rm. 159A. See you next month!

Sincerely, Ashley Ward Managing Editor, Dialog Student Newspaper.

Sincerely, Joe Vice President of St. James and Finance/ Services Student association

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Ancillary fees; under control or out of control?

By: Crystal Coburn Dialog reporter

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s of September 5th 2008 Ontario colleges will have to abide by the policy changes concerning mandatory ancillary fees. The new changes stipulate that student unions and colleges are prohibited from raising the total amount of the school’s ancillary fees above 20 per cent from one year to the next without the consent of the entire student body. Also, to ensure the need for any of the ancillary fees set forth by the college; they are required to be reviewed every five years.

Ancillary fees are those expenses that support student life, but are not funded by the government or covered in tuition.

Instead the college charges them to the students. Some examples include athletic/recreational fees, library fees, graduation fees, student identification fees, health services, etc.

In the past, there was a list of ancillary fees that was very specific, however the College Student Alliance (CSA) felt it excluded too many fees that arose as student and college needs changed. Now the policy has discarded the use of a

“grocery list” and left it to the discretion of each Ontario college and its student council to decide what new fees can be introduced and how much existing fees will go up, if at all.

Tyler Charlebois, Director of Advocacy for the CSA insists that since the old policy was “so prescriptive it really tied the hands of the institutions and the student governments in the past. We wanted to see the institutions work with the student governments… for what’s best for their students.”

After reviewing the policy changes, Paul Brown, Vice President of Casa Loma/Student Life at George Brown contends, “Twenty per cent is a high number to begin with. It opens the door to new fees.”

Potentially opening the floodgates to new fees is the main concern with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and the George Brown Student Association executives with specific reference to IT fees. Fees that are currently considered “basic”, such as laptops may remain the same, but new “enhancement” fees, such as wireless internet are eligible to

be introduced. While wireless connection may be desirable for some George Brown students, the Vice President of Education Frederick Sam argues that “I do not think a school downtown should be paying [for] wireless fees because you can pick up a wireless [connection] anywhere downtown.”

One of the successful changes that CFS Organizer Joel Duff agrees with is that “there has to be greater accountability for setting fees now [which] puts more power in the hands of the students.”

So while the policy changes may seem daunting to the average student Sam assures George Brown students that “we’re going to make sure that we look into every fee that they’re looking to put on the table and make sure it’s reasonable, fair and beneficial to the students.”

To inquire about the change, addition and reasoning for any and all ancillary fees contact the George Brown Student Association for the appropriate information.

GBC Debators By: Ashley Ward managing editor

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elcome to the second edition of GBC debaters. This time around we will be talking about a social network that a lot of people are familiar with.

If George Brown were to hypothetically ban Facebook from all the computers located on all campuses what are the pros and cons to this.

Debating this topic are Mary Rose Carnovale, Construction and Engineering student, Raiza Khan, Community Services student, Frederick Sam, Vice President of Education and Nancy Sherman, Dean, Centre for Construction & Engineering Technologies.

Mary Rose & Nancy vs. Frederick & Raiza Pros vs. Cons Frederick • If George Brown were to ban Facebook from the campus premises I would think it would be a good thing for the benefit of the students.

They would spend their studying period not trying to hook up with their friends.

Nancy • In general I feel that Facebook is one of many distractions that would be in a classroom. I think the issue isn’t the technology but rather how there’s a mutual understanding between students & teachers in the classroom to allow what is acceptable and what isn’t acceptable in terms of distractions. Does it mean if we ban Facebook we should also ban cell phones, laptops, iPods, other mp3 players?

Mary Rose • How do you think students will take it if you tell them that they can’t do something? Such as access a social network that can actually be a benefit to people in this school, to speak to other people within this school, and become

aware of things that are happening?

Frederick • But this is the same social network that has made our tools that we have for social networking not useable because nobody uses Blackboard which the school spent so much money on. I think if you stop people from going on Facebook then they would use blackboard more, after all we paid for that.

Raiza • Sometimes people learn more visually versus typing, versus writing and I think we’re at a place right now where we have to accommodate for everyone with different styles of learning. But being able to log into something like Facebook at the time is going to be a distraction. When it comes to accessing things like Facebook it shouldn’t be allowed in the classroom, especially when in the classroom when you’re supposed to paying attention to your teacher.

Nancy • I think that virtual behaviour is no different than face to face behaviour. I think if we all agree on a code of conduct, rules of behaviour then it’s hard to draw the line at a vehicle or tool because you could do the same with cell phones. Cell phones increasingly are becoming like computers they will be on their own wireless network or not. I think for me the broader issue is code of conduct, you can agree with the code of conduct on multiple levels. Cutting off total access is not ever reasonable because people will find ways to circumvent one network and get on it anyways.

Frederick • Do we want to get to that point where it may have to be based on a contract? Where

we have to put in place a contract where everybody just follows it because right now the government is working to ban cell phones in cars.

Raiza • For the same reasons of distraction!

Raiza • If you’re going to be spending a long time on Facebook and you can clearly see that someone that is circling in the library for a good five to ten minutes, then you should be aware that you should come off now. I have been checking my mail on Facebook and I can see there’s someone circling because it’s really packed or people are on the floor with their laptops because they can’t get a computer.

Mary Rose • I think it comes down to courtesy and respect and I think if you are not allowed to be on Facebook you are going to create a barrier between adults who come to a school wanting to be here and a certain respect the school has for them. It’s going to come down to whether somebody has common courtesy for somebody else and respect for the space that’s being shared. It’s just us being able to speak to each other.

Raiza • You said [Nancy] about virtual behaviour is the same as face to face behaviour. I don’t really agree with that because, one, a lot of people aren’t comfortable face to face. Some people don’t know how to communicate well face to face. Sometimes the only way they can is by email or on a social network. That can be a learning tool but it can also be a hindering tool because you learn to speak to your professors only one way. You never

actually learn to have a conversation face to face and you don’t have that bond there.

People get to the point where Facebook does become their life and it does become part of their daily routine.

Frederick • Eventually we will get to that stage where we set some kind of boundaries where people limit themselves on the amount of time they spend on Facebook. Before that people were just doing work. We shouldn’t let new things that come in consume us so much. If everyone had a car no one would be walking and walking was there before.

Mary Rose • I think there should be Facebook therapy [Everyone laughs] Nancy • You could probably get it online!

Frederick • I think it is there Raiza • Facebook anonymous…

Frederick • Overall if George Brown were to ban Facebook I would be up for it.

Nancy • I don’t think there’s any plan that administration has, that I know of right now, to ban Facebook. I do think though that whole issue about the contract we have for behaviour whether it’s in person or online. I think a lot of people agree with that so that’s really encouraging.

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Business School at George Brown College offers Many Different Paths to Success By: Ashley Ward managing editor

“You still get to think about marketing, but take it into the classroom,” she said.

Mark Simpson, Professor and Coordinator Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation, SIFE Faculty Advisor teaches a new course that was launched this September named Field Based Consulting. This particular course is related to the new Institute of Entrepreneurship and Community Innovation. Simpson explained that SIFE is a global organization that encourages business students and students from different programs to come together and use their skills to go into the community and helps others reach their goals of owing their own business.

“I get an immense satisfaction from seeing students improve and accepting the challenges that are before them,” he said.

“For me it’s not whether you’re an “A” student or a “D” student it’s how do you go beyond where you currently are?”

Steciuk feels the same way about her students as well. “I’m always amazed by so many of our students,” she said. “Sixtyfive to seventy per cent of my students have jobs.” She admires the spirits of the international students because so many of them work extremely hard.

One of the advantages of being taught at George Brown is the flexibility of the courses so that students can do other things around their class schedules. Loweth explained that they know and understand that most of the students work part-time jobs of up to 20 hours or more and need that flexibility.

An important part of the education received in the business school is that most if not all the professors are in the industry or have been in the industry at one point.

“A significant amount of the teachers actually care about you,” said Theodore. “They want to see you graduate, they want to see you pass with an “A”.”

Coming from a university before she attended George Brown, Straver feels the same way as Theodore. “All the professors are phenomenal, everyone knows your name, what you want to do and how they can help you,” she said. “They really build you up here which is nice.”

Loweth finds that seeing their students develop gives her great satisfaction. With a student population of 2,800 in the business school alone, there are more students here than any other centre in the college.

“It’s the students that make it,” said Simpson. “…It’s developing those relationships and it is those conversations that go

on in class where sometimes you get challenged.”

As for any changes or improvement to the Business School, the only issue mentioned was making class sizes smaller.

Loweth said they will always be looking for ways to improve and already have a number of initiative in mind such as increasing field experience for their students.

“ALL THE PROFESSORS ARE PHENOMENAL, EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR NAME, WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AND HOW THEY CAN HELP YOU,” SHE SAID. “THEY REALLY BUILD YOU UP HERE WHICH IS NICE.”

- Jennifer Straver Theodore and Straver are happy with the way their programs are going. Theodore said he had no idea what he wanted to do before he came to George Brown, now his aspirations include owning a Fortune 500 company.

“I wanted to be a sport marketer and as soon as I walked into events class, I knew event planning was for me,” said Straver. “It’s not necessarily a distinguished program where you come out with a specific job. It is something you can mold to whatever you want to do.

Photo credit: illustration by ilco

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hen I think of the word business the images that come to mind are calculators, number two pencils, graphs and charts. Never did I expect to hear things like “Juno Awards” and “community” associated with the George Brown business school, but I did.

The Business School at George Brown College offers business courses that relate to the words I just mentioned. How does it relate to the Juno Awards you ask? Well if you’re a student named Jennifer Straver who is currently taking Sport and Event Marketing, she is preparing for her co-op placement where she will be working at the 2009 Juno Awards in Vancouver.

If you’re a Marketing student like Alexander Theodore you have already overseen many projects that generate funding for Students in Free Enterprise also known as SIFE and have been named the Vice President of Micro Business.

Impressive accolades for students who are enrolled in similar programs but each are pursuing different avenues of marketing; by using the skills they are being taught.

Maureen Loweth, Dean, Faculty of Business Arts and Design, manages 35 programs and 14 of them are business programs.

“A distinguishing feature for us, perhaps our only point of uniqueness is that… we have more business programs aligned with industry credentials than any other college in the province,” said Loweth.

When students are set up in a system this way they will have an edge when it is time to find a job.

“Part of our mission is to assist students in becoming workplace ready,” said Loweth. “One of the ways you become workplace ready is to have the credentials that are required.”

Students in the business programs can work towards many certifications such as becoming certified general accountants and certified financial planners.

Frances Steciuk, Professor at George Brown teaches packaged goods marketing, marketing research and a few other marketing courses. Steciuk says she believes students attend George Brown’s business school because of the location in the city and its closeness to the financial district. Steciuk enjoys teaching marketing rather than actually working in the field as she once did as a packaged goods marketer for products such as Campbell’s soup and Hellman’s mayonnaise.

Business Programs that can be taken at George Brown • • • • •

Business Administration-Marketing Sport and Event Marketing Small Business Entrepreneurship Business Administration- Human Resources Strategic Relationship Marketing

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Personal Financial Planning Accounting Business Administration- Financial Management Financial Services Management and Administration Business Accounting

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Salem Ghide

Sabrina Carnovale

Khalsa Babrah

St. James Campus Director

Casa Loma Campus Director

Business

1. What motivated me to run?

- I wanted to get more involved with campus activities so to better ! improve campus life for all students.

- I want to make a difference in the student community of George Brown by actively voicing their concerns and opinions at executive and board meetings.

2. What relevant experiences do I feel qualifies me for this position?

- I have organized various workshops for Young Street Missions to provide aspiring entrepreneurs information on starting up a new business, or to better manage their existing business.

- I am currently working with the Student Association Food bank as apart of the support staff booking lawyer appointments, serving food, and provide the student body with resources on various campus services.

3. List 3 primary goals I wish to accomplish during my term - I want to ensure equal representation of all members of the student body in campus activities and to maintain that all voices are heard.

- I would like to increase communication between the executive committee and the student body by serving as an intermediary between the two.

- Provide increasing support for students by effectively representing their best interest and relaying their issues to the executive and board committee.

1. What motivated you to run for this position?

- I’m hoping that this position will provide me with more responsibility and the opportunity to further challenge myself within the SA. 2. What relevant experience do you feel qualifies you for this position?

- I am currently working for the SA as First Year Rep at Casa Loma in the Board of Directors - I Assisted the VP Casa Loma/Student Life with Events and Welcome week etc...

- Took on responsibilities similar to those of the campus director 3. If elected, list three primary goals you with to accomplish during your term.

- Raise awareness of the Student Association throughout the Casa Loma Campus - Assure within my ability, that ALL students within the Casa Loma Campus maximize their overall college experience - My primary goal is to work towards enhancing the wireless network on the campus 4. What are you main areas of interest in relation to your particular campus or program?

- To ensure the students of Casa Loma are aware and willing to attend SA events

4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- Student diversity and multiculturalism - Student Advocacy - Athletic Association

5. George Brown is a diverse college—in what ways would you strive for representation of ALL students?

- I would love to do a lot more than just represent the student body, I would like to advocate for the students

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- I would strive for representation of all by making myself openly available to the concerns of all students either via email, drop box suggestion, or in person visit. I will take their ideas into deep consideration when planning events, activities, and distributing information.

- Also, as a member of the Mosaic Club we strive to promote diversity in the student body. This is accomplished in many ways but the most recent is the Celebration of Culture Event that we are holding in October. With this in mind, as your Campus Director I would incorporate the student body’s different cultures by promoting Cultural Awareness through organised events. Students will benefit from these events by; gaining awareness of the many different cultural views reflective of the student body, as well as embrace their own culture.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- T.I. Whatever You Like

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- Earth, Wind and Fire, September 7. If you were stranded on an island and you only bring three things, what would you bring?

- Food, music-iPod and water because it’s salt water around the island.

8. What is your mission statement?

- To provide diversity and equity.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- Awareness of certain availabilities and programs, endorsements that the school may provide. Even though there is I would like to provide more advertising to all students. Like say if there’s bursaries that people don’t know about, where they can get it, how they can apply. How easy it is to access them.

10. McCain or Obama - Obama

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- Music, if I got internet I would take my computer and probably pasta.

8. What is your mission statement?

- “The worst thing in life is wasted talent.” I always tell everybody, from the movie A Bronx Tail. I’m all about that.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- If anything, but it’s not very good, I’m trying to get wireless working in all the campuses and in the lounges.

10. McCain or Obama - Obama

1. What motivated you to run for this position?

- My primary motivation for running is to continue the work that my predecessors have accomplished while bringing the significant changes to the way that the issues that matter the most to students in department are looked at. My secondary motivation is to try and address issues that make our campus environmentally friendly and ensure that any violent acts purported on students are reported to appropriate authorities and should not go unpunished.

2. What relevant experience do you feel qualifies you for this position?

- Over the years, I have demonstrated leadership and would surely like to bring that experience to this position. Here at GBC I have been a member of committees such as BA. In highschool, I led the House of Commons. As you can see, I have extensive experience in dealing with people and felt that this is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate just that.

3) If elected, list three primary goals you wish to accomplish during your term?

- I would very much like to stress that if I am elected, I will make sure that the following issues are dealt with in timely manner: • Ensure that any issues that effect the campus environment raised by students are addressed with the appropriate authorities.

• Address the issues of computers at the business department and the need of having lockers in the business building.

• Last but not least ensure that any violent act such as harassment, bullying, laughing at a colleague to humiliate them in front of a bunch etc...is reported and dealt with accordingly.

4. What are your main areas of interest in relation to your particular campus or program?

- As a student in business administration & finance management department, I am glad that I got to meet so many people of different ethnicities, colors and cultures. I have come to learn more on dealing with people of all walks of life on my time at George Brown College.

5. George Brown is a diverse college- in what ways would you strive for representation of all students?

- If elected, I will ensure that any issues raised by students are addressed in a timely manner with all due respect regardless of their ethnicities, looks, and colors of their skin and/or their religion. It is my goal to ensure that an issue isn’t based on some prejudice. I would also like to stress that I will strive to ensure that respect is restored among students and issues are addressed.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- I believe I can fly by R.Kelly.

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things, what would you bring?

- I would say I will bring Peace, Life time food supply and Unity.

8. What is your mission statement?

- Change and hope will always prevail and make people believe again.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- Make a Computer Lab at the Business Department Building - Put lockers in the Business Department Building - Make GBC a member of WUSC (World Universities services of Canada)

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10. McCain or Obama - Obama because in times like this where America is at war and the economy is in bad shape, change is all that people have left.

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Dorsan Reid

Shebeka Curling Casa Loma Campus Director

Casa Loma Campus Director 1. What motivated you to run for this position?

- I am motivated to help my fellow students, by seeking answers to their question and concerns. Also I feel that this will be a excellent way to improve my skills taught to me here in the college.

1. What motivated me to run?

- I’m motivated to run for Campus Director because I love being involved with school and with past experience with the SA, I already know how rewarding this experience will be for me and for Casa Loma students.

2. What relevant experience do you feel qualifies you for this job?

- This summer I had a placement in the construction industry their I learn many labour skill but also team working and managing skills.

Combine with my communication skills know theses skills will be put to the test because I will be talking to other members of the council and with students. Organizing events and activates.

! I feel qualifies me 2. What relevant experiences do for this position?

- Experience that would qualify me for this job would be: - I was elected First Year Rep for Casa Loma last year 2007 - Since I was 14 I have been involve with school council every year - These experiences have built my leadership, debating, and social skills

3. If elected, list three primary goals you wish to accomplish during your term?

- Help in the organizing and promoting of events and activities.

- Help in resolving concerns students have.

- Working to highlight/increase benefits to students.

3. Three primary goals I’m determined to accomplish: - Increase publicity for school events and easier access to information on school events - Listen and provide information to students about their concerns about Campus specific issues - Get CL students more involve and enjoy the college experience this year

4. What are your main areas of interest in relation to your particular campus or program?

- Increases the activities here at the campus - Bring all student body together.

5.George Brown is a diverse college- In what ways would you strives for representation of all students?

- Yes George Brown is diverse both cultural, personalities, and in field of studies. I can’t be bias to one group or type people. If decision must be made or new rules implemented, I know that every option must be listen to and understand be fore such action can happen.

4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- My main interest to the CL Campus would be to explore new possible activities or events that could happen bi-weekly or monthly in the CL campus, and distribute prizes/gifts. Also I will ask for the students input on what activities I should continue or stop or start.

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- With George Brown being a diverse school I will strive to represent all students by keeping an open mind, accept our differences and try to understand them by being completely informed about concerns or situations.

James Lyttle

Building Technologies

1. What motivated me to run?

- My political aspirations and the fact that I care about the welfare of my fellow classmates and schoolmates and the need of being involved in good decision making.

2. What relevant experiences do I feel qualifies me for this position?

- I have no relevant experience, but I am someone who pays close attention to different elections which has shown and guided me to the different requirements of a candidate and their position.

3. Three primary goals I’m determined to accomplish: - As an International student I would like to see more recognition and help being put forth for us.

- Being the key in unlocking the door between student’s voices being heard.

- Being the best representative for the students of the Building Technologies programs in whatever way necessary.

4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- My main area of interest would be to get students more aware of what is required of them at school and outside in the working arena and to be a good representative for their needs.

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- I would try to be of assistance to whatever needs or request that they might have, and see what can be done about them.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- Better Is One Day, by Chris Tomlin.

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- Water, my laptop, my bag.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- The Dream, I Love Your Girl

8. What is your mission statement?

- To be a good representative

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- My two best friends and alcohol.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- Well right now seeing that I’m in my first year I haven’t seen anything right now exactly but as an international student I would like to see more avenues for International students.

8. What is your mission statement?

- Well any questions that they have I would be able to answer, to liven up Casa Loma, more student interaction between each other.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- More events, charity events, social and charity events.

10. McCain or Obama - Obama

10. McCain or Obama - Obama.

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Melanie Amadasun First Year Rep.

1. What motivated me to run?

- I was talking to the V.P. education about elections and he motivated me to apply for the position. I also enjoy working with and helping people. I am hoping that I can use my natural ability of helping people to make a change.

2. What relevant experiences do I feel qualifies me for this position?

- I believe that my volunteer work with the Boys & Girls club. The relationship that I have with my peers in my program and my problem solving ability qualifies me for this position.

3. Three primary goals I’m determined to accomplish: - I would like to establish a good understanding of what the student association does for the student in my program.

- As a board member I would make sure that student money is used properly.

- To learn about the needs of the students in my program and bring it to the SA. 4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- The program that I am in.

- The well-being of the students.

- Campus involvement.

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- I will represent all students by being inclusive.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- T.I., Whatever You Like.

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- Water, my friends and music.

8. What is your mission statement?

- The only change I wanted to bring is that I found myself is that I didn’t know what the S.A. was all about and what they do for students.

It feels like people feel that way as well. I just wanted to shed some light on how students can tap into those resources.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- Well there’s this placement that we do in our program to go to Jamaica and stuff and I think it would be great if the S.A. helped us pay for some of it. I have to pay for the flight, the food and a place to stay for seven weeks.

10. McCain or Obama - Obama.

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Muna Abdurahman Casa Loma First Year Rep.

Community Services

1. What motivated me to run?

- I’ve always been interested in politics behind organizations/associations. I’ve been on student rep. bodies in both elementary and high school. This seems like the next logical step to my journey to the mayor’s office.

1. What motivated me to run?

- Being a 1st year student at George Brown College, I felt running for this position will give me a better outlook on what our college has to offer and I be able to spread the information amongst the other 1st year students.

2. What relevant experiences do I feel qualifies me for this position?

- I feel my experience working under two different politicians gives me a unique understanding of leadership. Not just what they do or what the public sees; but the behind the scenes choices.

2. What relevant experiences do I feel qualifies me for this position?

- During my high school years, I was apart of the student council and I was also a student ambassador which gave me experience in dealing with school issues as well as the entire student bodies issues.

3. Three primary goals I’m determined to accomplish: - Be a proactive voice within the SA for all students.

- Encourage students of all walks to become active members of GBC; whether its sports, associations or what have you.

- Get a better understanding of the SA and make sure they are serving students best and being held accountable.

4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- As a Community Worker student I find I fit the “profile” which I think many students in the Community Services sector fit. Informed and engaged is what we are.

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- The most important thing to realize with any leadership position is that groups/communities are a mixed bag. As a leader, we have to be aware of this; and be willing to listen and represent all members regardless of if you can relate to them.

3. Three primary goals I’m determined to accomplish: - Be the best 1st year rep George Brown has witnessed - Make it a year to remember for all 1st year students - Be able to inform 1st year students of what is going on in and around George Brown 4. What are my main areas of interest in relation to my campus?

- My main area of interest in my campus would mainly be all the different programs students are enrolled in and how to get them to participate in the activities and issues that arise during the semesters

Daniel McDonald St. James Campus Director

Creative Arts

1. What was the last song you were singing?

- Shake It, Metro Station.

1. What was the last song you were singing?

- I was singing the Mama Mia soundtrack

2. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- Sand, a coconut and seawater.

2. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- I would bring a towel, a brush, I’d bring a phone because I would get lonely.

3. What is your mission statement?

- That I have genuine, innovative and accountable leadership.

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Maral Azhadi

4. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- Well I think what’s really important and something that’s missing is the orientations.

To have orientations for new students that will bring them closer together that will give them a better understanding of what George Brown has to offer.

5. McCain or Obama - Obama.

3. What is your mission statement?

- Probably getting the creative arts students to get them as involved as possible. I want them to get as much information as possible about the S.A. and the school so they can get more involved.

4. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- One thing I would definitely do is get information to students faster. Probably on the internet because they’re on the internet so much.

A lot of people want to know what’s going on but don’t get a chance to.

5. McCain or Obama - Obama, hands down.

5. In what ways would I strive for representation of all students?

- I have noticed that George Brown is a diverse college and to be a representative for all the 1st year students, I plan on asking people from different backgrounds to get an outlook on how they see them selves as a student at George Brown and with that in mind, work it into my agenda.

6. What was the last song you were singing?

- Just Dance by Lady Gaga.

7. If you were stranded on an island and you could only bring three things what would you bring?

- I would probably bring food, music and a guy.

8. What is your mission statement?

- Time for change.

9. What service would you bring to George Brown that is not already offered?

- It would probably be a bunch of different events. Like something more involving first year students than the student body, so that first years no what’s going on.

10. McCain or Obama - Obama.

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Arts & Entertainment The “F” word dominates at L’Oreal Fashion Week By: Jorge Midence student contributor

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david dixon

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All Photo Credits: Jorge Mindence

he buzzword to come out of the Toronto Fashion Incubator, gave an inspirspring ready-to-wear shows of ing seminar on how the TFI continues New York and Europe was opti- its dedication in nurturing and promotmism, in spite of the uncertain ing new up-and-coming designers. TFI global economy. I was curious to see if has brought much needed recognition that would translate down the runways to our homegrown talent and has been at this season’s L’Oreal Fashion Week. It such a vital role in propelling Canadian was very hard to think about the worldly fashion, while keeping it competitive on chaos that awaits me inside of the 30,000- an international level. Langdon spoke square-foot tent, especially when sitting about how Canada was the first to have a front row at the Alfred Sung bridal show fashion incubator and how other fashion which kicked off a weeks worth of fantasy incubators around the world are based on and glamour.

Toronto’s model.

New to this year’s venue was the addition You could definitely differentiate designof a smaller tent, “The Studio” to showcase ers that push Canada’s fashion identity a more intimate experience by young up- forward while others are merely interested and-coming Canadian talent. Robin Kay, in making a quick buck. Carlie Wong’s the Fashion Design Council of Canada “Gangster meets Glamour” inspired colPresident, said she chose the word Fabu- lection had everyone cheering and received lous for this seasons theme because they a well deserved standing ovation. wouldn’t let her use the other “F” word “I’m never sure how the crowd is going to and with over 50 designers from across respond,” said Carlie. “It’s always a nice Canada showing collections, fabulous has surprise when they like it. I think each never seemed so daunting. fashion week I do, I get respected more I will admit I had no idea what I was get- and more as a designer.” Take that Project ting myself into. Not to worry, because I’ve Runway Canada! watched enough episodes of Ugly Betty to Montreal designer Morales used digital surely know what printing on silks and to expect, right? paid homage to I took an oppop artist “IT’S ALWAYS A NICE SURPRISE Japanese portunity amidst Yoshitomo Nara seating confuto the audiWHEN THEY LIKE IT. I THINK much sion to sneak a ence’s delight. front row spot is an emergEACH FASHION WEEK I DO, I There during the Pink ing focus on susTartan show only materials GET RESPECTED MORE AND tainable to quickly realize as designers become that I was seated more environmenMORE AS A DESIGNER.” right in the midtally conscious, dle of the FDCC Sonja Elzen and - Carlie Wong members and the Dana Takeda, for show’s sponsors. I League of Lovers told myself to stay and Thieves, tried calm, not to make to make their debut eye contact and tried to remind myself of collection completely organic and eco how fierce I thought I was to be there. The friendly which I thought was great. Janet whole look had a very Jackie O feel with Hill used all raw fabrics and hand painted the head scarves and glamazon shades. I the silks in a variety of finishes. quickly learned not to show fear because David Dixon opened his collection with the alternative, according to a photogra- imagery of Africa including the words “A pher, was to be fed to the carb-starved walk to freedom”. He showed great pieces models. covered with little black leather triangles Speaking of which, the topic of model and finished the collection with beautiful diversity, or lack there of, came up in con- red and tanned silk dresses which almost versation while schmoozing with other looked like animal print. “That is the reareporters and volunteers from racially di- son why I love fashion,” said an onlooker verse backgrounds. Damzels in this Dress beside me. gets top honours from me for bringing I cannot think of a better time to wear great energy, a variety of beautiful black your best. I will most likely be living out models and for including a curvaceous of a shoebox by the end of the year, but girl plus sized model. at least I will be feeling great and looking Susan Langdon, Executive Director for the FABULOUS!

Business Student owns Independent T-shirt Company By: Ashley Ward managing editor

mobolaji soluade, owner of gidi culture

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nspired by the cartoons of Hanna-Barbera and Ninja turtles, Business Administration student, Mobolaji Soluade has transformed his love of cartoons into designs for his own t-shirt company named, Gidi Culture.

The name Gidi is another word for the city of Lagos, the capitol of Nigeria, used by the young people who live there. Soluade, who grew up in Lagos, uses Nigerian ad-libs incorporated with the designs on his t-shirts, “ Ki Lo De Canada Too Much Cold” is an example of one of them.

His business partner, Okwuehi Ogboi, who came up with the name Gidi Culture had seen Soluade’s own custom made t-shirt and had liked it right away. By meeting in Windsor, where Ogboi is based, they came together to start their business.

Soluade says he designs all the time and anywhere. He could see an item or a colour and be inspired to draw or design wherever he may be.

His shirts are all kinds of different colors such as black, white or olive green and make a bold statement with the words,” Gidi Culture” in bright colors of green, pink, or orange. Each letter is placed in a square of the same color which really makes it stand out and is continue on page 11

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Arts & Entertainment “I don’t want people wearing my shirt like it’s a Nike shirt,” he said. “I want people to actually feel the uniqueness about my shirts.”

Soluade wants people to feel confident in his clothing, especially because his t-shirts are making a statement. He looks up to hip hop artist Pharrell Williams of N*E*R*D who has his own clothing line.

“To me he’s a connoisseur,” says Soluade. “I believe wealth is of the heart and mind and not the pocket. Contrary to everyone’s belief, money is not everything.”

He explains that if you’re creative, innovative and hard working the money is something that comes with that. The t-shirt that he may have sold to someone may inspire them to do great things.

“The fact that you made someone else feel better about themselves is actually way better than money,” he said.

Soluade and his business partner are using their own money to fund their business and are currently looking for grants.

They want to start incorporating their designs on jackets, New Era hats and denim. “I want to make denim that you don’t have to sag or wear it a certain way to get a certain look,” he said. I want to make stuff that people don’t have to tweak. You just wear it and it fits they way you want it to.”

Positive Space Campaign hosts D’bi Young at George Brown College

Gidi Culture T-shirts sell for $30. For more information contact Mobalaji Soluade at bj2k40@hotmail.com.

rainbow of colours was the background for D’bi Young as she projected her poetry to the crowd of students and faculty within the student lounge at St.James campus.

The George Brown College Positive Space Campaign organized the event this past month which took about two months to plan.

Vivek Shraya, Positive Space Coordinator, said that the reason D’bi Young was chosen is because other staff members of the Positive Space team had seen her perform around the city of Toronto and that they thought, “students would really appreciate and connect to her work.”

“We also felt that it was important to bring in a performer that spoke to the intersections of oppressions,” said Shraya.

D’bi Young is a queer afrikan-jamacian-canadian who has many titles associated with her name; dub poet, actor and playwright.

Although she dislikes the titles she is given, “... the division really comes with the division society decides,” she says.

Her portfolio of work is endless, compilations of music such as her latest release “Animal Farm”, poetry, books and her plays which have earned her a Dora Award for her one woman production, blood.claat: one oomaan story and Dora Award nominations for her roles in the television series “Lord Have Mercy” and the play “da kink in my hair” Every aspect of her career is story telling to her. Never has she been less passionate about the other, she approaches each craft exactly the same.

“For me it’s all trying to communicate an idea that everyone is entitled to safety, to health, love, happiness, challenge and joy, I believe those things,” said Young. “Because I have the desire to express in different ways then it’s like cross-genre.”

Young said she really enjoys coming out to schools and having the ability to transform something and not just to those who are in attendance but herself as well.

“Story telling is the oldest form of communication we know...coming here to affect something where people can walk away and say I didn’t think of it like that before?

That’s interesting,” she said.

Her performance was very passionate and at times the student lounge grew extremely quiet. The only voice that could be heard was Young’s. Her intense words, rhyme and rhythms were captivating and the audience was truly attentive to every word.

“I thought she was incredible,” said Shraya. “I wish it was longer!”

Young said herself that the crowd was very attentive and even after she performed her last reading of, “ blood.claat.” students and faculty didn’t want to leave.

Young who had brought her son her with her and is also expecting her second child soon, was very appreciative of those who wanted to ask her questions, congratulate her or introduce themselves.

“I feel like I also put out an energy that attracts a certain kind of energy,” she said. “When I look at those people they’re here so I can speak for those people.”

Halloween Costume Ball

students haunt st. james campus for the annual halloween costume ball

Photo Credit: Jason Beeston

By: Ashley Ward managing editor

Photo Credit: Ashley Ward

reminiscent of old school cartoons.

Most of the shirts are sold to the Nigerian community in Toronto and Windsor, where his business partner attends university.

Incorporating his t-shirt company and his education, Soluade wasn’t thinking of doing anything commercial with his clothing. He explained that what he’s learning now in his program has helped him to, “see everything from a business man’s perspective.”

“I need to write a business plan,” he said.

“I need to know how much I’m going to be spending and to make sure I’m spending less than I’m making so that I can break even.”

Certain classes, such as International Business, and Stats are a few of the classes that Soluade is applying directly to his clothing company.

“I always hate stats but it’s the best. I’m a visual learner, courses like that actually help with my focus,” said Soluade.

“What we’re learning right now is mostly about probability and for this you can actually give a general idea of how much you might be making,” said Soluade. “Through surveys and what not you can actually use stats and average how many people are going to spend money on t-shirts. With all those weird formulas the answers you get it can actually determine if you’re business is going to progress or if it’s going to be a failure.”

Soluade and his business partner are making their product exclusive to increase the demand. If a limited number of shirts are made in one size then it makes their product that much more appealing to the consumer.

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Safewalk Program Focuses on the Safety of George Brown Community By: Ashley Ward managing EDITor

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hree words come to mind when I think of Safewalk; reliable, alert and secure.

Every night from Monday to Friday members of the Safewalk team can be found at both St. James and Casa Loma campuses, patiently waiting to offer assistance to students and faculty who want to be walked to the subway, their parked cars or home.

Safewalk exists at most colleges and universities and at George Brown the team consists of 16 full-time students. Three of those students are supervisors that look over the staff throughout the evenings.

There are two teams of three people located at St. James in the Hospitality Building and at the Information desk facing King Street. Two supervisors are at St. James as well. There is also one team located at Casa Loma with one supervisor.

Fred Perry, College Collaborative Programs Coordinator said that Safewalk is a buddy system put in

“THERE ARE A LOT OF STUDENTS WHO DON’T FEEL SAFE WALKING AROUND AT NIGHT,” SAID DEONARINE. “THE PLACES THAT THEY’RE NOT FAMILIAR WITH...ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTERTIME WHEN IT GETS REALLY DARK OUT. IT MIGHT BE A BIT INTIMIDATING TO WALK TO CERTAIN PLACES BY THEMSELVES. place for the evenings so that students or faculty don’t feel uncomfortable going to the subway or their cars.

The way Safewalk works is that if a person requests one of the team members to walk them to a certain destination, they will be walked by two team members. The third team member is a captain who stays behind at base and they communicate with walkie-talkies. There is also an equal number of male and female team members.

“There are always two walkers for safety reasons just in case something happens,” said Perry. “ Say if one walker falls and bangs their head the other one is there. It’s just a safety precaution.”

Justin Deonarine, Supervisor for Safewalk said that even though they may walk to dangerous places like a parking lot because there are two walkers and the person they are walking it is safer.

Perry who has been with the program for two years says that women request to be walked the most but some men do too. Most of the women are faculty and students who are at the college working late.

“There are a lot of students who don’t feel safe walking around at night,” said Deonarine. “The places that they’re not familiar with...especially in the wintertime when it gets really dark out.

It might be a bit intimidating to walk to certain places by themselves. I think it’s really good that we’re here to make them feel comfortable.”

There are restrictions as to how far a person can

be walked. Perry explained that at St. James campus, walkers go no further west than King Street and no further east than Parliament Street. If a person requests to be walked further then that it is a judgement call made by the walker and they must relay through the walkie-talkie how far they are going.

At Casa Loma, walkers go no further than Dupont Street and the second parking lot at Kendall Avenue close to Bathurst Street.

Perry and Deonarine both said that many people appreciate the program. The Hospitality students or faculty are constantly giving them food and others who use the program express their gratitude for walking them to their cars or the subway.

Susan Rhoden, Safewalker, said that it’s important to have a program like this because of what’s been happening at many campuses throughout the city, such as U of T where a student was attacked.

“It’s funny you should being up appreciation because a lot of the people we do walk appreciate it immensely,” she said. “Last week there was this women who talked to us for 20 minutes... about how happy she is that we’re for her at night.”

Geeta Bhardawaj who is also a Safewalker says that she likes that she is benefitting other students.

“It feels good when you’re helping other people, especially when it’s not only that we walk them to the subway or the parking lot [but] even within the school,” she said.

Bhardawaj explained that because there are new students who may not know where they’re going.

Walkers will take them from building to building.

Rhoden and Bhardawaj said that sometimes they have serious situations where a student had a seizure once and they helped him receive first aid.

There have been instances where a woman was harassed by a man outside of the school she reported what happened to Safewalk and security was called.

Safewalk may be expanding to include the new Graphic Design building. Perry explained that a call was received to suggest that a Safewalk team should be placed there. Perry hopes that a team can be added there soon.

“I love the fact that it’s expanding our program,” he said. “...It’s a service here for students and faculty, take advantage of it.”

Safewalk hours are Monday to Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

HEALTH BENEFITS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!

Your Health Plan is active from November 3rd.

Please come to any of our Health Benefits Offices to confirm your eligibility of the benefits with your student ID card.

All the original receipts you have from September 1st can be sent to the insurance company so you can be reimbursed.

If you want to know the details of your Health Benefits, please visit the health benefits office.

HEALTH BENEFITS OFFICES: Saint James: Room -121 (Basement across Cafeteria) Casa Loma: Room E130 (Lifeworks Centre) Ryerson: Room 614 (SHE Building) Hotline: 416-415-2443 E mail: sashbasst@georgebrown.on.ca Website: http://sa.georgebrown.ca/

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Scene it, Hate it!

Scene It/ Hate It Casa Loma

Welcome to the second edition of Scene It/ Hate It. This time Casa Loma told me all about what they’ve Scene and Hate!!

Here is the top 20 for November 1) “Talking in the library,” - Nicky M, Dental Hygiene 2) “When teachers don’t follow course outlines,” - Aleshia P, Fashion Management 3) “When someone is text messaging and you’re trying to have a conversation with them.”

- Andrew S, Construction Science and Management 4) “People who don’t cover their mouth when they sneeze,” - Wayne M, Plumbing

5)“People smoking in front of the doors,” - Brittany V, Dental Assistant

an hour sometimes,” - Anonymous

6) “When people don’t hold the door open for you,” - Stephania F, Dental Assistant

12) “When people stand in front of you to talk to someone else,” - Emily F, Liberal Arts and Science

7) “When you’re around people and they make rude comments or talk really loud just to get attention,” - Bushra A, Dental Assistant

13) “When random guys come up and talk to you and you don’t want to talk to them,” - Jessenia M, Liberal Arts and Science

8) “Using cell phones in the library,” - Gagan S, Computer Systems Technology 9) “People who don’t signal while driving,” - John L, Plumbing 10) “In my class we have a lot of paper waste and we have no recycling bins,” - Gitu A, Fashion Design 11) “Student service line, you have to wait

14) “ When people are pushing to get on the subway when they can just wait, and you get stuck in between doors,” – John L, Plumbing 15) “Eating and drinking in the library,” - Tajrun D, Computer Systems Technology 16) “When girls randomly kiss their teeth,” - Devon S, Dental Assistant 17) “When I was in the library there was

a girl who pushed my chair and my chair was moving. I asked her to stop and she just ignored me.”

- Sara R, Architecture 18) “People who line up and talk on their cell phone while they’re trying to order,” - Jill B, Construction Science and Management 19) “Sometimes people do other stuff on the computers when you want to do assignments.

They watch something on YouTube or sit there on Facebook.”

- Saman R, Architecture 20) “The chairs in the lecture hall, they’re randomly attached to the desk and you can’t move,”

By: Ashley Ward Managing editor

Tech-Talk

TECH – tools, tips and tricks to maximize your computer experience.

By: Andre Morgan Sa i.t. coordinator

Prepare Your Presentation Online Create and access your last minute presentation anywhere using 280Slides; the online application is free to signup. It’s very simple to use and will work in all the major Internet browsers. The beauty about the 280Slides application, there are no programs to download. 280Slides is a simple solution for anyone on the go. Go ahead; increase productivity & workflow with this tool. Try it at: 280slides.com.

Terminology Twitter- is a free only social networking tool using a form of Internet blogging service. The beauty about Twitter is that it can be done from any device that can connect to the web.

Access your Browser Favorites on Your Anywhere

View Facebook Photos In Style

Organize Everything You Own

Cooliris is another Firefox add-on that changes the way you view web galleries such as YouTube, Google & Flickr groups.

Viewing pictures one at a time is a thing of the past; it displays all the images on a wall.

The more advance users can add the free JavaScript to their personal website.

MyThings.com is a free service that allows you to dump all the things you own such as clothing, electronics, tools and DVD movies. Also collect and organize your online invoices/receipts. This will work magic if you shop online; it’s free to sign-up.

Try it at: cooliris.com

Try it at: MyThings.com

The Foxmark for Firefox; add-on is my next best friend, it will allow you to carry all your bookmarks/favorites everywhere just install the add-on to your Firefox at work and home. There is a free registration to synchronize all your bookmarks with your work and home computer.

WEBSITES OF THE MONTH:

Try it at: Mozilla.com.

Invision.tv is an online resource to get all your video & channels in one place. You can also search, create playlists and add favorite videos to your free account.

Behance.net is the best place for print, web, motion, photographers and graphic designers to socially-network and post work to be rated by members of the network.

Hulu.com is the best quality online TV shows & movies; while the streaming movie is not available for North American viewers. There are some Windows based applications that will change your IP Address to an American IP Address.

Tinkernut.com is for the hobbyist that spends time online searching for resources to learn different tweaks.

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Sports Huskies Cross Country Huskies Cross Country wins Bronze at the Ontario Championships!

By: Tammy Nopuente athletics coordinator

The Cross Country program at George Brown College has been growing in success in the recent years. Last year, two of our runners advanced to the National Championships to compete for the Canadian title. This year, one of our runners has advanced to the National Championships!

The Ontario Championships were held in Ancaster, Ontario on Saturday October 25th, 2008. The rain fell for a few hours before the start of the women’s race which dampened the course making it very slippery and muddy, but was held off for the start of the women’s race at 11am. The women ran a very fast race after the winner clocked in with a course record of 20 minutes and 55 seconds from St. Lawrence College in Brockville. The first Huskie to cross the finish line was Dary Sally Trujillo in 14th place out of 53 female competitors. The Huskies team ran exceptionally well with Inge Boerma stepping up and finishing in the 21st spot and the second Huskie to cross the finish line. The women’s team finished in 4th place just short of the medal podium which is a huge improvement from the previous years as we have been struggling to field a women’s team. Congratulations to all the Huskies women!

The Huskies men have been performing well all year and this race vowed to be no different. With the 2007 Ontario and National silver medalist, Nelson Njeru, training with the team, and rookie, Sean Sweeney who has been finishing in the top 3 spot every invitational race, it was very hopeful to finish with 2 medals in the individual competition. The men’s 8km race commenced at 12pm with 99 entrants from 18 colleges across Ontario. The racers were in a very tight group throughout the first kilometer, but as they entered the single track trails, the race began to spread out considerably.

Nearing the final kilometer, the leader of the race, David Sharatt, from Conestoga College held a 17 second lead over the second place participant and cruised to the finish. Not far behind was Sean Sweeney of George Brown College finishing 39 seconds after Sharatt and claiming the bronze medal.

Nelson Njeru crossed the finish line in 13th place after running a conservative race to keep himself from injury.

The Huskies men’s team was the most surprising of all. The team finished in 3rd place, claiming the bronze medal in Ontario. Congratulations to the Huskies men!

THE HUSKIES WERE REPRESENTED BY 5 WOMEN:

THE HUSKIES WERE REPRESENTED BY 5 MEN:

Huskies Women Dary Sally Trujillo Inge Boerma Sofia Harasym Leah Gooyers Fernanda Diaz

Huskies Men Sean Sweeney Nelson Njeru Brendan Neely Jakub Misiek Radane Wright

Place 14th 21st 26th 28th 41st

Time 23:43 24:39 25:13 25:34 28:02

Place 3rd 13th 19th 22nd 50th

Sean Sweeney will represent Team Ontario at the National Championships on Saturday November 8th in Kingston, Ontario. GO HUSKIES GO! CCAA Cross Country Running Championship Schedule Friday November 7th, 2008 12:00pm Arrival & Accreditation Begins 3:00pm Course Walk 4:30pm Coaches Meeting 6:30pm Opening Ceremonies & Dinner Saturday November 8th, 2008 10:30am Course Walk & Team Photos 12:20pm National Anthem 12:30pm Women’s 5km Race 1:30pm Men’s 5km Race 5:00pm Banquet & Awards Presentations Race Venue: Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario

Time 28:58 30:44 31:29 31:48 33:55 Sean sweeney

Men’s Soccer Huskies Men’s Soccer team loses Playoff game to St. Clair Saints.

By: Ashley Ward managing editor

The Huskies lost their quarter -final playoff game in a shoot-out after half-an-hour of extra time. Huskies Captain Matt Sorsak had his shot saved by the goalie of the St. Clair Saints to seal the victory. Coach Lucky Boothe said that team had struggled to pull their individual talents together all year. “It’s always unfortunate when you come down to penalty kicks and the last penalty kick was our team captain the leader of our team.

Overall a good season, but I think with the number of new players that’s in the program next year, the numbers should improve.”

The first goal was scored by the St. Clair Saints five minutes into the second half of the game and the Huskies were able to score in the 74th minute of the game. The game remained scoreless until the half-hour of extra time ended. Both teams came very close to scoring many times during regulation time and in the extra time but the defence held for both teams.

The Huskies won the Central East Division with 6 wins, 1 loss and 4 ties. Leading scorer for the team was Noel Ellerton with 14 goals for the season.

Photo Credit: Ashley Ward

Jerome Watts, Team Manager was very disappointed in the way the team played. “I think they wanted it more than us,” he said. “We’ve been at this stage for about three years they [St. Clair] haven’t been there.”

Midfielder, Nikola Milosevic said that the team executed their game plan better and did what they had to do to win. “We did what we did but there are couple lackluster things we didn’t do all week,” he said. ‘We didn’t practice properly all week.” the huskies men’s soccer team huddle together during half-time.

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