The Dialog Vol 37. Issue 9 The Fashion Issue by The Dialog

VOL.37 ISSUE 9 / JAN 21- FEB 3, 2019 GBC Student Newspaper â&#x20AC;¢ Founded 1982

ARTS & LIFE/ P. 6

A & L/ P. 8,9

How to save money as a student

Fashion that goes beyond the runway

SCIENCE & TECH/ P. 12

New GBC lab reimagines the way we live

It's less about trends and more about

YOU P. 8,9

NEWS

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SA board members will be cut by half The downsizing sparked concerns of under-representation for marginalized groups Executive Members

Campus Directors

Two executive positions would be cut. The director of campus life position is eliminated with that portfolio being taken over by the director of operations. The director of education and director of equity are combined into one position.

All four campus director positions would be eliminated.

Constituency

Education

Representatives

The education centre representatives stay the same with one representative from each of the seven education centre at the college, excluding continuing education students who are not SA members.

All six constituency representative positions would be eliminated.

KEVIN GOODGER REPORTER- EDITOR

The board of directors of the Student Association of George Brown College (SA) is set to be cut in half. At the board meeting on Jan. 14, a majority of board members voted in favour of downsizing and adopting of a new constitution and bylaws for the SA. There are currently 22 members on the board, which will be reduced to 10 after the changes are made. This leaves just three executives and seven education centre representatives. Four campus directors and six constituency representative positions will be eliminated. Charles Wilson, the previous chief returning officer for past SA elections, was a consultant on the new structure. He said that the SA cur-

rently has the "largest board size in Ontario" for student associations in applied arts and technical colleges. "There's a smaller board which means that the functioning will run a bit easier," said Jasmyn St. Hilaire, the SA's director of communications and internal, who voted in favour of the motion. Garth Vernon, the LGBTQ student representative, opposed the cuts and expressed concern that marginalized student groups may not receive sufficient representation. "For the discontinuation of campus directors and constituencies, I don't see why that would happen. It doesn't make any sense to me," he said. "Those positions are needed because people in those positions and people that fall under those titles don't real-

ly have that much of a voice," Vernon added. St. Hilaire disagreed, saying that the Community Action Centre (CAC) is in place to cater to the needs of minority groups. The CAC is a hub for five community groups, including Indigenous students, disabled students, international students, women/ trans students and LGBTQ students. There will also be a reduction in the number of signatures board members will need to run for election. Executives will now need 30 signatures instead of 100. Meanwhile, the education centre representatives will need 10 signatures instead of 30. Wilson noted that candidates running for the Mayor of Toronto need just 25 signatures.

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Changes were also made to the election of the director of communications and internal and director of operations which will now be done in the fall of each year. This is to allow for better transition, having two executives start their term in Jan. instead of May. "That way they're able to oversee the budget," said St. Hilaire. "And they're not coming in May when the budget needs to be passed by the end of the month." The revised constitution and bylaws will be brought to the SA's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. in the Kings Lounge at the St. James A Building. Full-time students will have the final vote. Some board members expressed concern regarding the lack of student partici-

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pation in the SA's operations and elections. "I personally didn't see any posters or any advertisements, there were no announcements, there was nothing to let students know that the elections were going on," said Jolie Tadros, the health sciences rep. "I think emails should be sent, I think campus directors or representatives should talk to classes or go around the school letting people know the elections are happening," Tadros added. "I would like to convey the message that elections will be coming in a few months. I recommend every student to know more about this", said Vimal, the Casa Loma campus director. "We are working collectively, and that is what I'd like to promote," he said.

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The Dialog reporter wins CUP award Kevin Goodger awarded JHM prize for Climate Reporting NICO DEVEBER REPORTER-EDITOR

Just months after joining the team at The Dialog, Reporter-Editor, Kevin Goodgerwalked away with a Canadian University Press (CUP) award in the category of Climate Reporting, for his article: Wild weather not about to get better. The prestigious honour, titled the John H. McDonald (JHM) award, recognizes outstanding work in student journalism at college and university presses across Canada. The Dialog is a CUP member. The award was presented on Jan. 5 at NASH, an annual gathering of student journalists organized by CUP which was this year held in Calgary. The winning article written by Goodger highlighted growing concerns around climate change and its recent

effects on Toronto, including the flash flooding on Aug. 7, 2018 that caused damages to property across the city. George Brown College's (GBC) Waterfront and St. James campuses were affected, which brought some classes to a halt for several days. “I was actually caught in the rainstorm that day, and I remember it was the most rain I'd ever seen in my life,” Goodger said on how he initially got the idea for the article. The student journalist was also inspired by the winter of 2018, citing that the freezing cold and ice storms inspired him to think about the wild weather Toronto has experienced. According to Goodger, a key factor in his win at the JHM awards was being able to speak to Jim Baxter, the director of the City of Toronto’s environment and energy division.

Goodger stated that Baxter is “the guy to talk to,” when it comes to climate change and what the City of Toronto is doing about it. Baxter provided essential information on evolving climate trends and why the weather was acting up. Although he is a digital media marketing student at GBC, Goodger has been writing since he was a child and recalled performing well in English courses. However, prior to working for The Dialog, he had no actual professional experience as a journalist. The win has validated Goodger who indicated that he now considers a career in writing. “I do like the act of writing, I think it would be really cool to apply that to a full-time career someday," Goodger said.

EVENTS LISTING WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16

THURSDAY, JAN. 31

NEW YEAR, NEW BUTTONS Noon. to 3 p.m. Community Action Centre St. James A Building, Room 165B 200 King St. East

OPEN MIC NIGHT 6 p.m to 8:30 p.m. Kings Lounge St. James A Building, room 150 200 King St. East

All are invited to the Community Action Centre button-making party. An informal social to welcome you into 2019. Buttons tell a story and create visibility.

Have you always wanted to perform in front of a crowd but just needed an audience? Here is your chance.

MONDAY, JAN. 21

AFRO BEATS PARTY 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Kings Lounge St. James A Building, room 150 200 King St. East

FROM THE MARGINS 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Community Action Centre St. James A Building, Room 165B 200 King St. East Radical Book group honouring BIPOC authors. January’s disabilities themed pick: “MIS(H)ADRA” by Iasmin Omar Ata. Limited free copies available for advance pick-up. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 COPING WITH DISTRESS: EASYING UNEASY MOMENTS 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Community Action Centre St. James A Building, Room 165B 200 King St. East An introduction on how to cope using skills like radical acceptance, self-soothing, distraction and mindfulness. THURSDAY, JAN. 24 RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OUTING 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 288 Bremner Blvd

A first-hand experience with Toronto's wild weather led Kevin Goodger to write an award-winning story.

$10 for students / $15 for guests Tickets available from our Student Association offices (Casa Loma: E100 / St James 147 / Waterfront 033). Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: Noon to 3 p.m. Shuttle buses: Leaving from St. James campus only at 6:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1

Free for GBC Students / $5.00 for guest Join us as we kick off Black History month with our African themed party. Food, prizes and much more. Wristband policy in effect • Please note: there is no access into the college during the event from Kings Lounge. Coat Check will be available inside the King Lounge for jackets & bags WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 GAMES NIGHT 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Video game tournament sign up at 6:30pm Kings Lounge St. James A Building, room 150 200 King St. East Toronto Maple Leaf vs. Ottawa Senators will be on some screens. NBA 2K19 & Street Fighter video game tournaments. Classic board games: Connect 4, Battleship, checkers.

NEWS

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Government makes major cuts to OSAP Six-month interest-free grace period eliminated with 10% cut to tuition fees MICK SWEETMAN & NICO DEVEBER DIALOG STAFF

Students on OSAP could be paying more for student loans, even as the government cuts tuition. Along with a 10 per cent cut to tuition, the Ontario government has announced major changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), including the elimination of the "free tuition" grants for low-income students brought in by the previous Liberal government. Additionally, the no-interest six-month grace period for student loans is also being eliminated, meaning that students will start accumulating interest on OSAP loans the day after they graduate. The new OSAP rules also means that students who previously had non-repayable grants, covering the average tuition, will see the nonneeds-based grants converted to loans.

A report from the Auditor General in December concluded that OSAP could cost the government up to $2 billion by 2020-21. The Auditor General's report found that while there were 27 per cent more college students getting financial aid, enrolment only increased by two per cent. "The number of people accessing higher education is not commensurate with the additional OSAP funding," stated the report. "We cannot let yesterday's recklessness threaten tomorrow's students," said Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. "It is up to us to restore accountability, trust, and sustainability to all of government, including OSAP." College students will see the average "sticker price" of tuition reduced by about $340 this fall and that will be frozen for the following year. Mature students will also

see a change in their eligibility, with their parent's income now being taken into account for those who have been away from school for a six-year period instead of the previous four years. Fullteron said students who are currently considered mature students will not see their OSAP eligibility change. In the Auditor General's report, 27 per cent of mature students in Ontario were only able to start accessing OSAP in the 2017-18 school year. “The reality of loans-based financial aid programs is that students from low-income families pay more for their education in the long-run," said Nour Alideeb, Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario (CFS-O). "This announcement will make life harder for students and their families.” When asked if the government will provide additional funding to make up the difference, Fullteron said that

the institutions would have to figure it out for themselves. "Colleges are relatively independent. They have revenues from other sources and we anticipate that they are capable to make adjustments," said Fullerton. The government will also administer a fund for smaller northern institutions to adjust to the tuition reduction. "I think this is ultimately a deceitful announcement, that they're trying to sugarcoat what they're actually doing, and students in the longrun are going to lose," said Chris Glover, the NDP's colleges and universities critic. "They're going to be worse off than they were before these changes were made." The government is also requiring colleges and universities to provide an "online opt-out option for all non-essential non-tuition fees." Fees used to fund campus-wide services and facilities or fees for health and

safety of students will remain mandatory. Examples of services include Safewalk, health and counselling, athletics and academic support. Student organizations are concerned that this will hurt student unions in the province who deliver services like health benefits, academic advocacy, clubs, services for marginalized students, food banks and transit passes. “This is a cynical move by the provincial government to undermine the very organizations that will fight Doug Ford’s cuts to public post-secondary education,” said Sami Pritchard, the national executive representative for the CFS-O. “Without student associations, there is no one to hold institutions accountable for decisions surrounding fee increases, programming, or strategic plans,” said Brittany Greig, president of the College Student Alliance.

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OPINION

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Attack of the Scantrons: just pick 'C' Multiple choice tests are not always the best tool to assess students TIMO CHEAH REPORTER-EDITOR

Since I started studying at George Brown College (GBC), my class mates and I have had to suffer the consequences of writing tests that are a terrible representation of our actual knowledge on the subject. “A, B, C, or D?” The question that rings through students heads like clockwork. Multiple choice tests have taken over the grading system, breeding huge flaws in how students study for them. Not to mention, each professor has a very different approach to writing them too. The last one I wrote went something like this: 'If the sustainability rating of a class E building is 34 per cent, which building material should you not use to improve the rating?' Talk about anxiety.

Other professors will give you the answer within the questions because they did not take the time to test your knowledge on the subject. What’s the point? “Multiple choice requires recognition whereas essay and short answer require recall,” explained Connie Walker, program reviewer at GBC. The only thing that this assesses is one’s ability to memorize, which can be easy for some. Some students may actually prefer multiple choice on the premise that it requires less in-depth analysis and therefore, less studying. Why does it matter if tests are too easy? It reflects the worth of your credential. Multiple choice questions are still difficult, but is it wise to use this approach for all 60 questions? I respectfully disagree. And then there is the

wording of questions that is an added cause for concern. If professors don’t structure the stems of these questions clearly, it leaves room for confusion. There is also a psychological component to multiple choice that can intimidate students and ultimately af-

fect their answers, "I'll second guess myself just on the fact that I put three 'C's in a row,” said Xavier Harris, computer systems technician student. Questions that purposely try to trick you can be problematic, especially with the use of double negatives.

It’s okay to throw in a few if necessary, but to have 15 double negative questions and then switch back to regular ones can seriously make students trip on their shoelaces. Not all professors choose this route, however. Some will have a balance of multiple choice and written questions that accurately matches what students should be tested on. This approach is crucial given the diversity within the college, like the welding program which is primarily hands-on. As such, some programs require a certain degree of knowledge that needs to be expressed in words. The thing about multiple choice is that your answer is either right or wrong. Written answers give us a fair chance.

Opinion

Is wearing animal fur okay? GBC students share their thoughts on the use of real animal fur in clothing TIMO CHEAH REPORTER-EDITOR

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“Since we have access to (fake fur) it should be a necessity to look forward to using that to help all the decreasing populations (of animals). We have to be mindful of our environment and ourselves."

“Back then we hunted for food, and lived on agriculture. That’s why they hunted animals and skinned them for their fur, it’s for survival. Now, I don't see the need for fur distribution.”

“I do like it. I'm wearing a Moose Knuckles jacket. The fur is very lush and I think it looks good, but at the end of the day we are killing animals, which are like other human beings.”

“There is no point in using real fur because you can get materials that feel exactly like it.”

“It’s not good to hurt animals in any way. If you can make them in an artificial way then that’s the best thing to do.”

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How to save money as a student College is expensive, but your lifestyle doesn't have to be KEVIN GOODGER REPORTER-EDITOR

With Toronto having one of the highest cost of living in the world, coupled with hefty tuition rates, many students are looking to save money wherever they can. Here are some tips for students at George Brown College (GBC) to save money while studying: Take your courses as planned According to Stephen Flett, student services centre coordinator, one of the best ways to ensure you're not paying more than you need to is simply to take your courses as they're planned in your program. "The important thing to remember is that the college does not have a per course fee structure like you would at some universities or even our own continuing education department," Flett emphasized. What this means is that your program tuition pays for a preset selection of courses, and dropping one will not give you a refund or credit. If you retake the course later, you will have to pay an additional fee, which can be hundreds of dollars. Additionally, dropping too many courses can prevent you from receiving OSAP as a full-time student. For college students, anything below 2/3 of the program load is considered part-time.

Opt-out of optional fees If you already have health insurance through a personal plan or your parents, you can opt-out of the health benefits plan offered through the Student Association (SA). According to Flett, this amounts to about $450 for two semesters. However, international students cannot opt-out of the plan. The other fee you can optout of is the student levy, which is $25, although Flett said he'd "like the Student Association to get their money for that." This money goes towards scholarships/bursaries, and capital projects for

students. If you wish to opt out of these fees, be sure to do so before the respective deadlines for each semester. This can be done online. Utilize TTC student passes According to the TTC's website, a post-secondary pass costs $116.75 per month, on top of the cost of the TTC Post-Secondary ID Card. The ID is a onetime payment of $7 or $5.25 if purchased at Sherbourne Subway Station. Since the TTC standard fare on PRESTO is $3, that means you will need to use the TTC 39 times per month to break even. Also, when using a PRESTO card, all rides taken within 2 hours of your first paid tap is free, regardless of direction or method of transit. Of course, when possible, it's better for your wallet, your health, and the environment to walk or bike.

Apply for awards and scholarships There are a number of awards and scholarships open to most students at the college located on your STU-VIEW page. Some of these, however, are limited to certain programs or demographics. To be eligible, you must be a full-time student (60% of a full program load, or at least 40% of a full program load for students with a permanent disability) and registered in your courses.

Use the library Some of the re5 quired textbooks in your program may be available to take out from at the library, free of charge. However, there may be limitations on how long you can have them for. However, the library does more than just textbooks. Did you know you can also take out iPads, laptops and Macbooks, projectors, cameras, and many more electronics for 8 hours? Additionally, they also loan out movies, video games, and eBooks. Cheap eats:

Lots of restaurants around GBC offer student discounts. Look out for posters in the windows of restaurants. Meal deals may also be available if a student ID is presented. Certain apps will give you discounts for ordering food, such as Feedback, which gives you money off when you order food at "off-peak" hours. This saves the restaurant from wasting food, and saves you money!

timetable, and a digital or hard-copy verification of current finances. There is a Food Bank on each campus and are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every weekday, but are closed on Tuesdays. The Good Food Market is non-profit that sells fresh produce at affordable prices. It can be found in front of the bookstore at St. James campus every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Meal-prep It's almost always 7 cheaper to make food at home with ingredients from the grocery store. While No-Frills near St. James Campus and The George Residence are budget-friendly options, be sure to take advantage of GBC's Food Bank services, as well as the Good Food Market. To use the Food Bank, you must first register at one of the three campus locations and show you student I.D,

Sell your old books buy used ones 8 andFacebook and Kijiji are good options for buying and selling textbooks. Before spending hundreds of dollars on a brand new textbook, be sure to check online first if you can buy a used copy for cheap. When you're done with the books, you can re-sell them for a higher price than the bookstore will pay. When meeting with buy-

ers/sellers, be sure to do so in a safe and public location and with a friend. While there is no escaping many of the costs of studying and living in Toronto, every dollar counts Flett recommends creating a budget and sticking to it. "Find out how much you're going to spend, and then revisit it occasionally and adjust it as you go," he said.

"Find out how much you're going to spend, and then revisit it occasionally and adjust it as you go,"

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Fashion that goes beyond the runway

PHOTO: TIMO CHEAH/ THE DIALOG

GBC graduate designs clothing with powerful social messages

Lesley Hampton at Toronto Fashion Incubator (her shared studio space)

TIMO CHEAH REPORTER-EDITOR

George Brown College (GBC) graduate Lesley Hampton, a Canadian First Nations designer, was featured in the Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO). Hampton, a former student of the fashion techniques and design program at GBC, has an interest in designing women’s evening/stage wear as powerful statements that go beyond the runway. This was made apparent in her numerous collections, one of which included a bohemian embroidery dress which took the spotlight at IFWTO on May 31. This ‘Lithium’ collection has a focus on mental illness and not letting it stand in one’s way of living a healthy life. Hampton has unraveled several collections inspired

by relevant issues before including her newest one, which is encompassed around missing and murdered Indigenous women. At Vancouver Fashion Week, Hampton's design was modeled by a Boston bombing survivor who was a competitive ballroom dancer and now has a prosthetic limb. Despite the doctor's advice, the bombing survivor continued to dance and this stood out to Hampton. "We just wanted to translate that kind of empowerment onto the runway," the designer said. Hampton’s label hopes to showcase their fall/winter 2019 collection next month at Toronto Fashion Week in Yorkville village. "The whole collection isn't just a dress or an evening

gown. It’s a whole story. I am trying to tell the viewers of my runway shows a different message with each collection," she explained. Hampton expressed that designing clothing is more than just working a needle and thread. “Since everyone wears clothing, except for maybe nudists, it influences how you feel", she said. Hampton believes every outfit can alter a person’s mood, whether it be a fancy ball gown or track pants and a sweatshirt. This label's brand was designed to change moods and mindsets in a positive way just by throwing on a dress. Over recent years, the fashion industry has started to become less stigmatized and more culturally diverse.

“The size range we offer can influence how inclusive fashion feels to an individual,” she said. Hampton's label is also recognized for casting models of all shapes and sizes. Creating a “worldly outfit” to boost someone’s confidence, even if it’s to walk down the street, is a powerful impact that Hampton feels great about having. This ties in greatly with the label’s philosophy, which is to be exclusively inclusive. They aim to support people’s mental health and how they interact with their body through what they wear. Hampton's social engagement stemmed from an interest in fashion and social-cultural issues while studying art and art history at the University of Toronto.

After her first year, she wa s k e e n o n d e s i g n i n g “wearable art,” and knew she needed to learn the technical aspects of fashion, which brought her to GBC. During her time at GBC, Hampton was nominated for the Simon student fashion design award by the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, which are held annually. Even though Hampton is fairly new to the fashion industry, she has already made a name for herself with her own label. Her first collection was inspired by her indigenous roots at a time when she was first discovering her heritage. It was the concepts of visual art and beauty, however, that led her to this profession.

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It's less about trends and GBC students have a unique approach to fashion and what they wear to school ASHRAF DABIE ASSISTANT EDITOR

Whether it's about making a statement, wearing what makes you happy or just being comfortable, fashion has a part to play in the daily routines of students at George Brown College (GBC). While choosing the perfect outfit for the day is a big deal for some, others just throw on what they have and go. For Dina Khalil, fashion design and techniques student at GBC, “it's kind of a big deal.” In fact, fashion is what prompted Khalil to leave her hometown in Detroit to move to Toronto. “I used to draw a bunch of clothes that I couldn't afford when I was a kid and then it just kind of progressed and I kept drawing,” she said. There is no one direct source of inspiration when it comes to choosing her outfits but most of Khalil’s clothing are usually thrifted. The fashion student was rocking a thrifted Jeremy Scott purple blazer, paired with a Whitney Houston H&M t-shirt and baggy black pants to bring it all together. As for the thought behind her outfit, it was “just what I felt like wearing. I wanted to wear a lot of color so I decided to wear a lot of color.” U n l i k e K h a l i l , Ju l i a Brown, another GBC student, knows exactly who inspires her fashion choices. “Kim Kardashian wears a lot of neon, so I'm trying to incorporate more colour,” said Brown. Brown was also inspired by Kendall Jenner and is now trying to incorporate more leather into her street-wear style as she does. In keeping up with the Kardashians, Brown’s striking orange puffer could be easily spotted among others in the hallway. She also wore a neon-coloured Adidas t-shirt, along with a pair of leather leggings, to maintain the signa-

ture Kardashian look. Brown also draws ideas from social media, the streets of Toronto and her fellow students at the college. But it is not all about trends and style for some students. Comfort is also a key factor. “I dress for comfort,” said video game programming student Nick Sirju. “We all have our days of when you know we just don't feel like putting on anything good,” he explained. Sirju was wearing what he refers to as his “chill clothing,” a button up plaid shirt with an unzipped hoodie and loose jeans, finished with a pair of sneakers. Presenting yourself in a professional manner is also important, he added. “I would say grooming is one of the most important parts of fashion as well.” Asis Deepsingh shares a similar view saying that fashion for him is “the way you carry (yourself), it is the way you show your comfort and feeling in it.” This general arts and science student prefers outfits that are easy to wear and portray his personality and identity. Deepsingh paired contemporary western clothing, a grey sweatshirt, and white pants, with traditional Sikh wear, a turban. “Be confident, just move with the style and be confident with what you're wearing,” is his take on fashion. However, for Torontonians, the weather plays a role in what you wear. Yonas Kahsay, a system technology student was able to take advantage of what appeared to be a light winter thus far. He wore a knitted sweater, opened-out jacket and a pair of jeans. He topped it off with a matching scarf. But as the cold creeps in, it’s all about the layers. “I think a key coat is always great for the winter,”

said Brown as a suggestion for dressing up even when the weather is down. Her tip to newcomers to Canada who is not yet sure what to expect is that a coat is “something that ties your outfit together even if you're outfit is not that cute or it's just basic, you can put on a nice coat and it'll look put together.” Khalil’s suggestion was not much different. “I wear like my outfit underneath and then the bigger coat I take off with my outfit underneath.” “As long as you have a good, thick coat and good boots, you should be okay,” she added. So it seems as though GBC students have gotten it right when it comes to fashion. As for trends on campus, it’s all about doing it your way and wearing what makes you feel good. With files from Ladshia Jeyakanthan.

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Fashion at the forefront of change LADSHIA JEYAKANTHAN REPORTER-EDITOR

From weather patterns to iconic public figures, fashion has its influence rooted in a variety of sources. Two such elements are social and political movements which often have a part to play in shaping fashion trends. The fashion industry is “progressive” in that it is always trying to express trends that coincide with political (and social) changes through clothing, said Yue Shi, a student in the fashion management program at George Brown College (GBC). Predictions are made by agencies recognized in the fashion community that closely follow social and political changes as they happen. The #MeToo Movement is one example of a social and political influence on fashion

which is pushing for the diversification of several environments into more inclusive spaces for women and other affected groups. Another example is how people started to become more environmentally conscious in the '70s. People became more environmentally conscious and so more natural fibers like cotton and silk and nature-inspired motifs like florals became popular, said Leah Barrett, a professor in the school of fashion studies at the college. Then there was the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States which pushed the public to voice their need for change through their fashion choices. "Her (Ivanka Trump) father really was influential in terms of her having to shut down her label," Winnie Leung said, another professor in the school of fashion studies at GBC.

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Industry experts explain how fashion is predicting trends that match social and political movements

Yue Shi explains the relationship between fashion and society.

Although Ivanka Trump was respected in the fashion community, the public was quick to make a connection between her brand and relationship with the president, forcing retailers to cut ties with her, Leung further ex-

plained. Collections on the runway also reflected these changes. A couple of seasons ago, a past designer for Burberry had all the male models wear lace shirts, an unusual move for menswear at the time ac-

cording to Shi. It was “to blur the boundary between menswear and womenswear, and I think that's his silent way of saying that we should really break down the barrier between the gender(s),” Shi said. The fashion management student also predicted that menswear is headed towards formality once again, but more casual where knitwears and sweaters would accompany blazers and coats. Shi also said that the blazer of the ’80s is back but less pronounced than before to still provide an empowering and relaxed look, a change from the tight-fitted blazers worn heavily before by women. So if you are to take a closer look at trends, it becomes clear that society not only has an influence on fashion but fashion has its own influences on society as well.

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New tech makes classrooms smarter Smart classrooms could make students more comfortable and productive LESLIE GALLAGHER Have you written an exam in a freezing cold room or had to do a presentation in one that was way too hot? If so, you’ll be interested to learn that the Smart Connected Buildings Lab at George Brown College (GBC) is designing a smart classroom. These high tech learning spaces will allow students control over the environment of their classroom—lighting, temperature, and sound— all through an app. “When you have an option to decide what's around you, it's really huge,” said Anastasiia Roldugina, a student researcher in the lab and a computer science student at GBC. Like many students, she understands first-hand what it's like to go into a classroom and immediately want

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Anastasiia Roldugina is working to develop technology to improve classroom conditions geared at improving learning at GBC.

to leave because it's uncomfortable. We are all familiar with arguments over the thermostat—some people are too hot while others are too cold. Similarly, some people focus better with dim lighting, and others with white noise. The lab has a solution for this too. They are looking at break-

ing each room into zones that can be controlled individually and in real time. In collaboration with industry partners, a classroom in the engineering department at the Casa Loma campus will be made into a smart classroom. Data from the smart classroom will be collected directly from students, and solutions

can be designed that suit their needs. “The white paper will show the benefit of adopting this technology and controlling the environment, how much influence it's going to have on the student learning," said Amir Shabani, Canada Industrial Research Chair (IRCC) in Smart Connected Buildings. Shabani is a professor and the director of the Smart Connected Buildings Lab at GBC. The director and her team are keen to see the effect of working in a smart classroom on student productivity since it's hard for anyone to concentrate when you're physically comfortable. Although technologies like Google Nest and Ecobee are becoming more popular in homes and residential buildings, they are not yet standard in industrial, commercial, and institutional

buildings like schools. Besides the potential benefits for productivity and comfort, there’s a significant environmental impact. Institutional buildings are a leading producer of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, with oil and gas and transportation at the top of the list, according to a 2015 report by the government. Smart classrooms that can automatically adjust the temperature to adjust to lower room occupancy and seasonal changes would drastically reduce a building's carbon footprint. While the project is still in the early stages, Shabani hopes that the results of the study will speak for themselves. “Lots of universities and colleges are looking at new buildings,” said Shabani. “Let’s learn from this phase and see how we can scale it up.”

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New lab re-imagines the way we live The Future Ways of Living Lab will model the improved city LADSHIA JEYAKANTHAN REPORTER-EDITOR

George Brown College (GBC) is redefining the way we explore possibilities for innovation with the commissioning of a Future Ways of Living Lab. This facility will be located at the new school of design, which is set to open at the Daniels Waterfront - City of the Arts at Lower Jarvis Street and Queens Quay East, Toronto. The lab will be a space for the building of prototypes with the involvement of students from the arts, design, and technology programs. The plan is for interdisciplinary collaboration that will tackle what is to come

in workplaces within the industry. “We're going to be looking at the next few years, at the future of work, because work is changing just so dramatically,” Luigi Ferrara, dean at the centre for arts, design, and information technology at GBC. The lab will first test the creative industries before moving on to construction, business, healthcare, and hospitality within the next two years. It will be a collaborative effort with Meet, a new digital cultural centre in Milan and a long-time partner in GBC's DigiFest, a tech festival and startup event at the college.

The Future Ways of Living project started at Expo Milano 2015, where students from GBC met with students around the world to re-think societal systems with the future in mind. In this process, they wrote a book, Future Ways of Living, based on their first project in Milan. It later became a documentary with the same name, which is now available on Amazon Prime. The college was invited back to Milan the following year, where there were 450 acres of space left empty from Expo in 2015, to re-design the site. Around this time, the idea of a lab began to emerge as there was no permanent

space for these projects. The Global Village, another documentary based on this project, premiered in Dec. 2018 in the Milan International Film Festival. Electronic bus shelters and interactive gaming on subways are just some examples of projects that were explored by students to rethink the way we live, said Ferrara. The goal of GBC's Future Ways of Living Lab is to be a "city of experiences" where one wall of the lab will be a screen with a real-time connection to the centre in Milan. One example of the prototypes that will be built in the lab includes modular units to solve housing issues for

young people and the homeless. "Can we imagine something like that and actually make a prototype so we can prove to the world that it can be done?" Ferrara asked. “We're thinking about all the issues in our life, holistically, and we’re trying to come up with solutions that work positively for us,” she said, “as opposed to having solutions that take us into a dystopian future.” Although the lab is located in the school of design, they encourage collaboration from all departments. With files from Leslie Gallagher.

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Sullivan celebrates career landmark ALLISON PRESTON REPORTER-EDITOR

Often seen zooming down the court with a basketball in hand, Tianna Sullivan has made a name for herself as a George Brown College (GBC) Husky. This is her fifth and final year playing for the college, and she is hoping to make it a successful one for her and her team. “Winning OCs (OCAA) and going to nationals, you know it would be very great cause it's my last year and I want to end off on a good note,” said Sullivan. At the halfway mark for the basketball season, Sullivan has already made this season a memorable one. With over 1,000 points in her college career, she was recognized as the only player in the history of GBC’s program to reach that benchmark.

Sullivan has received a handful of other awards in the past through the college, but her eyes are set on the future. Not only has she received the honour of Female Athlete of the Year, but Sullivan was also named the Huskies' Most Valuable Player for 2017-18. “I just feel proud of myself, I worked really hard and just hope there's more to come,” she said. Before coming to GBC, Sullivan began her college career at Holland, out on Prince Edward Island. The switch to GBC was an easy decision for Sullivan after finding that the program at Holland wasn’t the right fit for her. She became a Husky in her second year and has been playing with the school ever since. Over the course of her career, both Sullivan and GBC’s women's basketball head coach, Warren Williams, be-

lieve she has made great improvements on her game. “The first year I coached her she just really struggled with, you know, making the right play just understanding 'when do I pass, when do I drive',” said Williams. Now Sullivan averages at about 18 points per game and is a leading scorer for the Huskies. But what makes Tianna an outstanding athlete isn’t just her ability to take those shots. For Williams, it's her abilities as a teammate and as a leader. “She’s come such a far way as someone we can depend on, someone we can rely on. So it’s not just about the scoring, it’s about her attitude, it’s about her leadership, it’s about her making the right play," Williams explained. Despite her recent success, like most good athletes, Sullivan is no stranger to the things she can work on. “I can improve on, you know, not

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Women's basketball lead scorer awarded for reaching 1,000 career points

Tianna Sullivan makes history for GBC as the first player in the history of the program to reach 1,000 point career mark.

hesitating to play my game, (getting) my teammates more involved.” Though this season will be the end of her road at GBC, she has her sights set on taking her basketball career to the next level. “Well next year, hopefully, to play overseas. I don't know where yet but that's the mis-

sion, that's the goal,” Sullivan said. Throughout this season, the women’s basketball team has proved that they are a force to be reckoned with. With only two losses thus far, GBC sits at a tie in first place for the East Division with Algonquin College.

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It takes a team to win games GBC's men's volleyball team recognized for team spirit ALLISON PRESTON REPORTER-EDITOR

Every game comes with its own level of energy and excitement but the George Brown College's (GBC) men's volleyball team has been on a mission to take that one step further. Chanting, shouting, jumping up from the benches as their teammates score a point and roaring as the crowd roar right back is what you can expect when the Huskies take to the court. “We're different, we're not like everybody else, and that's okay. We're going to be ourselves on and off the court without shame,” said head coach Garrett May. Since working at GBC, he's made a point to create an

identity for the team, and to him, the team's energy plays an important role in that. "I think that helps us play with a lot of confidence and that it doesn't really matter what or how we do things, we can still be a competitive volleyball team," added May. The Huskies have a total of 16 players on the roster, with only six players on the court at one time. That leaves a huge opportunity for team spirit on the sidelines. But how does this impact the team other than boosting the player's energy? May, and first-year player Tashi Sheling both agreed that the thriving team spirit gives them an advantage. “It gets the crowd going, especially when we're at home. When we’re at away games, we kind of match the

voice of the opponents' bench as well, and their fans, and it helps us a lot,” said Sheling. He believes that this team spirit does more than give players energy on the court. It also has the potential to get into their opponents' heads and potentially throw them off their game, he said. "We want to play an aggressive game. We want to kind of bring it to the other team. We want to kind of dictate the pace, and I think we did that well," Sheling added. This was the case in a game against Loyalist College back on Nov. 24. “You know, they're a very loud team, they thrive off of each other's energy and that's how they keep things going and they did a very good job,” said Loyalist’s head coach Chris Jenkins after a 3-1 loss

against GBC last semester. Having lost four games early on in the season, the team made a comeback and finished off the first semester with a 6-4 win rate. "We want to ride that wave into the second semester and hopefully win more games than lose and obviously make it to the playoffs and go from there," Sheling said. As such, the player is calling on his teammates on the bench to deliver on the team spirit that is needed to continue their winning spree. "I feel like because of our bench we can play as well on the road as we do at home. The home crowd is a huge advantage, but just because of our bench, they're so good," he said.

HUSKIES SCORES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Jan. 11 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . 95 Centennial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Jan. 15 Durham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . 71 Record 9-2 MEN'S BASKETBALL Jan. 11 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . 79 Centennial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Jan 15 Durham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . 76 Record 10 - 2 MEN'S VOLLEYBALL Jan 12 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Algonquin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Jan 13 La Cite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Record 7-5 WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL Jan 12 George Brown . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Algonquin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Jan 13 George Brown - 3 La Cite - 2

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