Women's issue March 4, 2014

Mar. 4 – 17, 2014

Unpaid internship scams Intelligence is sexy P.4 P.8

WOMEN’S ISSUE

Will Veronica Mars finally choose the jerk or the sweetheart? P.10

Women’s hockey gold medalist comes to GBC P.6

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NEWS March 4 –17, 2014

George Brown hosts 15th Annual Mental Health Conference TINA TODARO STAFF REPORTER

Post-secondary institutions are continuing to explore the idea of healthy campuses.

The 15th Annual George Brown Mental Health Conference on Feb. 27 continued to educate staff, faculty and students on the issues surrounding mental health.

This year was the first year that the conference was held at the Waterfront campus.

“I think it has been really exciting to see so many staff and faculty and students from across Ontario institutions come together to talk about other campuses,” said Kathryn Semogas, campaign coordinator for the George Brown College mental health initiative. “I feel like there was a lot of energy in the room, with people sharing their personal stories.”

Designed around mental health and student success, the one-day conference, along student panelists, keynote speaker and moderator Jonny Morris from the Canadian

Mental Health Association’s B.C. division, helped educate attendees on how they can all help make post-secondary institutions healthy campuses.

The supported education workshop at the conference discussed the transition to post-secondary education (TPE) program and was led by a panel of facilitators and professors from the program.

“This program saved my life,” said former TPE student Melissa McCarnan during the supported education workshop.

Open to people who have identified as either having mental health or addiction issues, students in the program gain the skills necessary to academically succeed and find employment.

Talking about the TPE program, Tony Priolo, chair of the School of Work and College Preparation said, “the relationship with the student doesn’t stop after they graduate, we continue to work with them, help them and support them.”

Marilyn McLean, professor at the assaulted women’s and children’s counsellor/advo-

cate program, spoke about the Free to Pee campaign, which aims at providing a safer school environment for students who identify as trans or don’t fit gender stereotypes.

Other workshops that took place at the conference included making success more attainable, what educators and students need to know, and an LGBTQ student workshop.

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DAILY CHECK UP March 4 –17, 2014

March 4 – 21, 2014 MONDAY

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Men’s Undies Only Yoga 5:30 p.m.

Glad Day Bookshop, 598 Yonge. $20, $15 students. $2 mat rental.

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Meditation: Introductory Class 7 p.m. Mondays College/Shaw Library, 766 College.

Free.

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Last day to withdraw from a course or an entire program without academic penalty. Contact Academic Advising for details.

War of 1812 March Break 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mar. 10–14.

Historic Fort York, 100 Garrison.

Free with admission.

Casino Day: St. James 11 a.m.

Kings Lounge. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned vet or just a beginner. There will be no money but there will be prizes.

Rec Badminton & Table Tennis Tournament 3–5 p.m.

Alex Barbier Gym, St. James. Free.

Desi Night 7 p.m.–12 a.m.

Kings Lounge, St. James. $5 students, $10 guests. Limit 1 guest.

Latin Fiesta 7 p.m.

Kings Lounge, St. James. Free.

Latin Fiesta 7 p.m.

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National Home Show Mar. 14–23.

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place $13–$29. Under 12 free.

Student Association Election Forum 12–2 p.m.

Kings Lounge, St. James Campus

Don't hate the media, become the media.

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International Women’s Day Seminar 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

GBC Waterfront Campus, room 711. Registration required: courtney.warren@georgebrown.ca.

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Rec Dodgeball Tournament 12– 4 p.m.

Alex Barbier Gym, St. James. Free.

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Student Association Election Forum 12–2 p.m.

Student Centre, Casa Loma Campus

THURSDAY 6

Casino Day: Casa Loma 11 a.m.

Casa Loma Student Centre. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned vet or just a beginner. There will be no money but there will be prizes.

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NEWS March 4 –17, 2014

UNPAID INTERNSHIP

SCAMS

Protesters with Stop Unpaid Internship Scams bundle up and take to the streets to oppose the growing epidemic of unpaid internships on Feb. 26.

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TINA TODARO STAFF REPORTER

Students, youth and labour activists in Ontario came together and formed the Stop Unpaid Internship Scams (SUIS) campaign on issues surrounding current laws around unpaid internships.

As the youth unemployment rate fluctuated between 16 and 17 per cent in 2013, unpaid internships are increasing an estimated 100,000 each year according to SUIS’ pre-budget submission “Taking 4

Action on Unpaid Internships.”

“Over the long term, I think that the system as a whole doesn’t work well,” said Josh Mandryk, media contact and SUIS organizer. “They need to introduce measures to properly enforce the law.”

SUIS held a rally on Feb. 26 outside St. Paul’s church on Bloor Street East, where the Minister of Finance Charles Sousa was holding a pre-budget consultation, calling on the government to take action on unpaid internships.

During the rally, Mandryk and Ella Henry

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met with Sousa to discuss the group’s concerns.

Katherine Lapointe, Canada program co-ordinator for the Communications Workers of America who was present at the rally said, “It was freezing outside, but it was still a good turnout of people.”

Since the launch of the campaign, 1,000 Ontarians have signed a petition calling on the government to take action.

In Nov. 2013, in response to a question asked by Scarborough Guildwood MPP Mitzie Hunter regarding whether unpaid internships were legal in Ontario, Minister

of Labour Yasir Naqvi said, “In Ontario it doesn’t matter what your job title or position is, if you work for someone you are covered by the Employment Standards Act, there is no such thing as unpaid internships.”

Jonathan Rose, Naqvi’s communications director, said under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) there is indeed no category for “unpaid internships”. If you are working in Ontario you are entitled to at least minimum wage.

SPORTS March 4 –17, 2014

Huskies come up short in OCAA provincials STAFF REPORTER

Vadim Halimov was awarded the OCAA east player of the year, OCAA player of the year, CCAA all-Canadian, OCAA scoring champion and OCAA east first team allstar awards. However, the season ended on a bittersweet note with Halimov totaling 1,902 all-time career scoring points, 624 points in a season and 161 free-throws but not an OCAA championship title.

George Brown’s men’s basketball team played their hearts out this week in the OCAA provincials but unfortunately walked away without a medal in hand. Losing to the Sheridan Bruins in overtime 99-89 in the quarter finals on Thursday, Feb. 27, The Huskies pulled through the following day beating The Fanshawe Falcons 80-70 in the bronze-medal quarter finals.

The journey ended on March 1 for The Huskies when they faced The Humber Hawks, losing 81-60 with Humber who advanced to the semi finals before beating Durham to win the bronze-medal.

Women’s basketball

Women’s basketball knocked out of playoffs in opening game Feb. 22 was the last day the women’s basketball team were able to hear their sneakers squeak against the hardwood court for the season. St. Clair defeated the Huskies 65-41 in the opening round playoff game.

Regular season Georgian 64 George Brown 59 George Brown ended in sixth place in the OCAA East and qualified for the playoffs Playoff Qualifier St. Clair 65 George Brown 41 .....................................................................

Men’s volleyball team qualify for provincials for the first time This year marked the first time the men’s volleyball team qualified for the OCAA provincials.

The men’s volleyball team played at Georgian College against Fanshawe on Feb. 20, losing 3-0 to the Falcons.

The Huskies then played their final game against the Algonquin Thunder the following day, resulting in a 3-2 loss that eliminated them from the playoffs. While the Huskies started strong, the Thunder made themselves heard.

Men’s Basketball Regular season Georgian 99 George Brown 94 George Brown ended in second place in the OCAA East and qualified for the OCAA provincial championships after securing a playoff bye.

OCAA provincial championships Sheridan 99 George Brown 89 Bronze quarter-final George Brown 80 Fanshawe 70 Bronze semi-final Humber 81 George Brown 60 .....................................................................

Right: The Huskies’ James Dejazmatch fights to keep the ball from the Sheridan Bruins.

Women’s Volleyball George Brown ended the season in seventh place in the OCAA East and did not qualify for the playoffs. .....................................................................

Men’s Volleyball George Brown qualified for the OCAA Provincial championship after defeating Redeemer (3-1) in the playoffs.

OCAA provincial championship Fanshawe 3 George Brown 0 Bronze quarter-final Algonquin 3 George Brown 2

Left: Huskies guard Dennis Johnson passes the ball in a 99-89 loss against Sheridan College on Feb. 27.

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Sports Score Updates

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SPORTS March 4 –17, 2014

Women’s hockey gold medalist comes to GBC BRITTANY BARBER STAFF REPORTER

ASKED YOU: What does being a woman mean to you?

Living up to expectations, Canada is again the best in hockey as both women’s and men’s Olympic teams went undefeated in this year’s Olympics. Canada’s men’s hockey team followed the women and won gold.

Canadians are pleased to say that the men succeeded by “playing like girls.”

Sami-Jo Small played for Canada’s women’s hockey team three times and was a gold medalist twice. She is proud that women are beginning to accept hockey in society.

Speaking at George Brown College (GBC) on Feb. 27 Small said, “12 to 16 year-old girls are more interested in what others think.” Small continued, “confidence is what matters, the personal skills you possess help achieve success.”

Since 1990, Canada’s national women’s hockey team has won 10 world titles, four Olympic gold medals and 13 Nations Cups.

This is astounding for a team that wasn’t considered for the Olympics until recent years.

According to an analysis by social media management company HootSuite,

Women’s hockey was talked about more on twitter than the Men’s team after claiming Olympic hockey gold.

Why is that?

Maybe it’s because hockey is one of the fastest growing women’s sports in the world according to the International Ice Hockey Federation.

“I’ve watched fathers become suddenly okay with putting their daughters into hockey and girls that grew up playing are now coaching,” Small states about the views of women’s hockey. “Most Olympic commercials are showing women athletes as role models, which is a huge growth in recognition. The Olympics helped make hockey acceptable.”

Currently, GBC does not have a women’s extramural ice hockey team. However, if you’re passionate about slicing through the ice and sending a rubber disk 152 km/ hr towards an opposing goal, you’re still in luck. While the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) does not offer any varsity level hockey for men or women, there is still hope for extramural teams. There are currently 16 women’s teams in the Ontario College Committee on Campus Recreation

(OCCCR), with seven tournaments played between November and March each year.

The Fanshawe Falcons and the Conestoga Condors are rated first and second on the Women’s Power Ratings according to OCCCR, while Sheridan is ranked 16th.

If college-level hockey doesn’t appeal enough to you, Ontario University Athletics offers women’s ice hockey at 13 different universities including Guelph University (ranked 1st), University of Toronto (ranked 3rd) and Ryerson University (ranked 13th).

In a country where we are expected to have picked up a hockey stick before we start walking, it seems a bit bizarre that women’s hockey is not all the rage in Ontario’s post-secondary schools. Ice hockey was a big sport in the OCAA from 1967.

However, in 2004, the teams dwindled down to three schools and the league chose to not operate any longer.

With dedication and passion, women’s hockey may be able to make a comeback in the OCAA and continue to move the puck towards gender equality.

Living up to your own expectations and being your own person, as long as you’re satisfied.

– Vian Fan

Being a woman means being independent and getting out there and fulfilling your dreams—letting nothing stand in between.

– Shehnaz Motara

Left: Three-time Olympic hockey medalist Sami-Jo Small enthusiastically telling stories of teamwork on the rink.

Above: The audience was able to pass around the 2002 Gold Medal from Salt Lake City games

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Postsecondary

56% of students enrolled in college are women.

60% of full-time university undergraduates are women.

In both college and university, women are more likely to graduate than men.

49.4% of 20–24 year old women work while attending full-time school, while 38.9% of 20–24 year old men do.

Men are more likely to work full-time.

The college programs in which women are least represented are math, computer & information science, architecture, and engineering. At universities, a larger proportion of women are taking math, computer, and information science programs than are taking them in colleges.

The college programs in which women are most represented are education, health, parks, recreation, and fitness.

The number of women seeking and completing education at the master’s and doctorate level is increasing. Men and women now seek these degrees in roughly equal proportion.

Elementary

5 year old girls score higher than boys on measures of skills like communication and self-control, but lower in curiosity.

Academically, their scores are similar.

When they reach 9 years of age, girls pull ahead in reading and writing skills, while other skills remain similar between genders.

Working Life

Full-time female employees in their mid-twenties earn 85 cents for each dollar earned by men.

This inequality varies by when compared against the earnings of men at an equivalent level of education.

Doctors, dentists, veterinarians, and optometrists make roughly the same amount.

High School

15 year old girls fare better than boys when it comes to reading and writing.

Boys at this age receive better marks when it comes to mathematics, though this gap is less pronounced than the differences in reading/writing.

7% of girls will become high-school dropouts, compared to 10% of boys.

Professional women with masters or doctorate degrees make 96% of what men do.

Women with university certificates or diplomas above the bachelor level make 89% of what men do.

Women with college, CEGEP, or other certifications below the bachelor level make 80% of what men do.

Women who have graduated only high school make 77% of what their male counterparts do.

38.5% of 15 –19 year old girls work while attending school, compared to 29.6% of boys in the same age group.

However, a larger proportion of the males are working full-time.

Those with no certificate diploma, or degree make 67% of what men do. Those with registered apprenticeships or other trades diplomas are similarly disadvantaged at 65% of male earnings.

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OPINION March 4 –17, 2014

What does being a woman mean to you?

Intelligence is sexy

TINA TODARO

Being a woman means to have empowerment, and celebrating in ways that help other women and myself feel valued and comfortable with what we stand for.

– Mirsada Berisova

Being a woman means being independent, sexy and strong, and having the ability to be you.

– Glona Darboh

Intelligence is sexy. Intelligence and sexiness are attitudes that come from within.

“Of course intelligence is sexy,” said Daniel Vieira, 27, who is a friend of mine. “Some intelligence can be overpowering and snobby.”

Some men would say that intelligence is not what makes a woman sexy, going straight to appearance to determine the woman’s attractiveness. Sexiness is often equated to sexual appeal or appearance, which only lasts so long and can be augmented in this day and age by plastic surgery and other types of surgical changes.

Throughout history women have been trying to prove themselves as worthy, not only because of their looks but because of their brains.

In the 1992 book Marilyn: The Last Take by Peter Harry Brown and Patte B. Barham, Monroe is quoted in a 1962 statement as saying, “I’m a failure as a woman.

My men expect so much of me, because of the image they’ve made of me — and that I’ve made of myself — as a sex symbol.

They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman’s and I can’t live up to it.”

From experience, there have been times when I’d be talking to a man about my work and accomplishments and through the expressions displayed on his face, I could tell he didn’t really care what I had to say.

I’m sure there are other women, not just myself, who have or feel like their intelligence is over-looked, that they will always remain objects of desire rather than looked at for their accomplishments and passions.

“Intelligence is definitely sexy, although there are other things that make a woman

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sexy too,” said another friend Curtis Ambrose, 30. “A woman’s attitude helps with her attractiveness.”

Women also tend to believe that if they dress like celebrities or models in magazines, their appearance will change and

they will appear as sexy. In reality, true sexiness and intelligence comes from within.

The more you try to create it, the more people can tell that you’re trying too hard.

Women need to feel confident in themselves, which others will be able to see.

Mature students don’t deserve tuition grant more than others Re: Mature students should get Ontario tuition grant Feb. 18

Having confidence in your own power.

– Jessica Leconte

Who are you to claim that mature students need the grant any more than a student transitioning from high school? Do you have adequate support and research behind this utterly blind statement? Yes, mature students would like the funding as well, but it does not do well to write opinion-based articles for a public newspaper. It would be better if this article was not biased, it would

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raise a much better and stronger argument.

As a student with a deceased parent, I can think of numerous instances where I would deserve this funding over others. However, if I had written this article I would have kept the personal bias out of it completely and restrained myself from implementing sweeping generalizations about an entire demographic. And if I had written it, I would expect the editor to remove such a statement.

I understand where you’re coming from, but when the majority of students reading

these articles are students transitioning to postsecondary, I would think twice about what I say in my writing. It’s under public scrutiny. It’s not tasteful to say that one demographic deserves something more than another. It’s simply not credible or commendable.

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THE WOMEN’S ISSUE March 4 –17, 2014

Strong Women.

A little history on International Women’s Day BRITTANY BARBER STAFF REPORTER

Men, get your wallets and compliments ready because March 8 is International Women’s Day (and we are expecting flowers).

Beginning in the early 20th century, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated as a result of campaigning for women’s rights to work, vote, to hold public office and end discrimination while fighting for gender equality.

The first official declaration of IWD was in 1910 at an International Socialist Women’s Conference held a month before the socialist Second International congress. Luise Zietz, a leader of the German Social Democratic Party, made the motion which read: “In agreement with the class-conscious, political and trade union organizations of the proletariat of their respective countries, the Socialist women of all countries will hold each year a Women’s Day, whose foremost purpose it must be to aid the attainment of women’s suffrage. This demand must be handled in conjunction with the entire women’s question according to Socialist precepts. The Women’s Day must have an international character and is to be prepared carefully.”

In contrast, the government of Canada’s official theme for IWD this year is “Strong women. Strong Canada. Canadian women - creating jobs one business at a time”. It focuses on the important roles women play in business as well as how they encourage

Strong Canada.

Canadian Women Creating Jobs One Business at a Time

INTERNATIONAL

What does being a woman mean to you?

Being a strong, independent person, who has so many roles. Being a mom and taking care of your kids as well as making an impression with other people, especially in the community.

WOMEN’S DAY | MARCH 8

– Deborah Crane

IMAGE: STATUS OF WOMEN CANADA

innovation for the Canadian economy.

Today IWD includes men honouring all the women in their lives, from mothers to grandmothers and daughters to wives with flowers and tokens of appreciation- similar to Mother’s Day where children give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

iwd.gc.ca Some 28 countries around the world celebrate IWD as a national public holiday.

The United Nations proclaimed March 8 as the UN Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace in 1977.

With files from Mick Sweetman

Being a woman means not letting anyone other than yourself, be your empowerment.

Federal budget criticized for ignoring women PREETEESH PEETABH SINGH NEWS EDITOR

This year’s federal budget focused again on returning to a balanced budget by 2015 keeping taxes low while supporting jobs and growth.

Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty said, “Canada has a well-deserved reputation for fiscal responsibility and managing taxpayers’ money responsibly while making key investments to help Canadian families and the economy.”

However, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), this year’s budget has not done much for women in Canada.

The 427 page budget document ‘On road to balance: creating jobs and opportunities’ has two items which cater entirely to women. The proposal to provide $150,000 to increase mentorship among women entrepreneurs; and the renewal of $25 mil-

lion over five years beginning in 2015-16 to continue efforts to reduce violence against aboriginal women and girls.

CCPA’s senior economist Armine Yalnizyan and senior researcher Kate McInturff trashed the federal budget in their report “Bad Math: Why Budget 2014 fails to add up for women.”

Giving a sense of relative spending, their report states that “the projected 2014 budget for status of women amounts to 0.01 per cent of total spending in the federal budget” which is “one one-hundredth of one percent.”

The Alternative Federal Budget released by the CCPA had called for an investment of $380 million over three years in a National Action Plan to address violence against women and an investment in a federal child care program.

The federal budget introduced the Universal Child Care Benefit which will provide parents up to $100 a month to families for

each child under the age of six.

But that’s not enough for the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) who say that Canada lacks a national child care system when child care is the second highest expense after housing. In Ontario, day care ranges from $800 to $1,200 a month.

According to CLC’s report “Child care in Canada: a scarce resource,” most Canadian mothers with young children are in the labour force. In 2012, 69 per cent with 0-2 year olds, 76 per cent with 3-5 year olds and 84 per cent with 6-15 year olds were employed.

“We needed a federal budget that works in the best interests of all Canadians – workers, students, veterans, seniors, everyone. Instead we got a do-nothing budget that only serves corporations and the wealthiest Canadians,” said Paul Moist, the national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

– Selam Gebremicael

Being a woman means everything. I can compare myself to a god because I can give birth to a child.

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ARTS & LIFE

March 4 –17, 2014

Will Veronica Mars finally choose the jerk or the sweetheart?

SWEETHEART

RACHEL LEVITT STAFF REPORTER

According to a video on YouTube channel Movies Coming Soon, Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas told Chris Lowell when he was cast in the role of Stosh “Piz” Piznarski that

“every single person who watches the show is going to hate you, because you’re breaking up the couple [Logan and Veronica] that everyone wants together.” Frankly, the reason why ‘everyone’ wants Veronica with hazardous Logan Echolls instead of darling Piz is beyond my mortal comprehension.

Logan Echolls was introduced to the series as the misunderstood bad boy Veronica falls for in season one. Throughout the series, an enormous amount of drama, breakups and tears ensue.

Piz on the other hand is the lovable geek who develops a crush on Veronica in season three. They eventually get together and develop a relationship that is an excellent balance of friendship and romance. What happens in the series finale though? After Logan punches out Veronica’s bully, she looks after him longingly and glances at Piz, who watches this moment dejectedly. In the DVD commentary Thomas describes this moment from Piz’s point of view as “the way Veronica has looked at Logan and the way she looks at you, you know you aren’t going to be the winner.”

In the trailer it has been revealed that at the beginning of the film Veronica is dating Piz, but early in the movie she meets with

Logan in order to clear his name after he has been accused of murder. I may not be psychic, but given all the Logan love out there and Thomas’ blatant bias, it is safe to say that it is more likely that Veronica will break Piz’s delicate heart and return to the hurricane that is Logan and Veronica.

In the same video mentioned earlier, Tina Majorino (who plays Cindy “Mac” Mackenzie) says “I’ve gotta be a team Veronica/Logan. They come together, they break apart, it just seems like they’re made for each other.” So the notion seems to be that two people repetitively hurting one another and then making up are a sign of true love? Not exactly a healthy message to be sending to the youth of today.

Kristen Bell, who plays the title role, says in the same video that “the bottom line is Piz treats Veronica better period.” It seems so obvious that Piz is the right choice, but at the same time the normalcy of the relationship may seem a little bland for fiction.

Veronica Mars fan Michelle Blanchard says “when the show was on I was very team Logan. I think [all my friends] were.”

However she follows with, “he doesn’t seem as appealing as he did when I was fourteen.” She now chooses to identify as

JERK

team Leo (a cop Veronica dated in season one). According to the Internet Movie Database, Leo will be in the upcoming film, so there is still a chance for a surprise change in the love triangle.

All will be revealed when the movie hits theatres on March 14.

PHOTOS: VAGUEONTHEHOW VIA FLICKR CC BY 2.0

RACHEL LEVITT

Take a look at these great books written by women

STAFF REPORTER

Women have contributed countless novels to the literary canon over the years. The books on this list are not only by women, but feature female protagonists from various time frames and of differing ages.

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (Grand Central Publishing) Set during the Civil War, Scarlet O’Hara is the southern heroine who becomes determined to win back the object of her desire, Ashley Wilkes, when he marries his own cousin Melanie Hamilton. After a few marriages and some children, the rambunctious heroine meets Rhett Butler, the tall dark and handsome man who just may be her match.

The novel that spawned the Oscar winning film is a story that will continue to be passed down for years to come.

A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray (Simon and Schuster) This gothic tale based in the 1800s is the first in the Gemma Doyle trilogy. Doyle sets out to uncover the mystery of the strange visions she keeps having after foreseeing the mysterious and paranormal death of her mother. Her quest leads her to resurrect an ancient group called the Order that is rooted in fantastical magic and dangerous secrets. A page turner that will keep your eyes glued to the page from start to finish.

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd (Penguin Books) Set in the 1960s during the black depression, Lily and her housekeeper run away to a bee plantation that bears information about her deceased mother. Here the duo meets three black sisters who welcome them into their family. At times sweet as honey and at times heart wrenchingly sad, this book will not be easily forgotten.

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STUDENTS DESERVE BETTER than minimum wage. than unpaid internships. than unemployment.

Because tuition and books are more and more expensive, most students have jobs, but not good ones. The vast majority of working students are barely scraping by with too few hours at minimum wages, with few rights, no safety net, and no one to turn to if the boss decides to fire them.

That dream that if you go to school you’ll get a good job is not the reality. Minimum wage is stuck at near $10/hour, employers offer short-term work-for-free “opportunities” instead of entry-level jobs, and the youth unemployment rate is near 17%. Meanwhile, since 2006, tuition in Ontario has gone up as much as 71%.

Students in Ontario deserve better and are speaking out!

Together with unions and other workers, we are fighting for our rights at work, a living minimum wage of $14/hour; calling on the government to stop tuition hikes and end unpaid internships; demanding an economy that means good jobs for all! Come and explore these possibilities during our 22nd annual Labour Fair!

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LaBoUR FaiR MaRch 17-21, 2014 oN aLL GBc caMPUSES SPONSORED BY Unifor George Brown College President’s Office GBC Vice-President, Eugene Harrigan, and Fatima Gata for the LF cakes!

George Brown College Diversity Equity and Human Rights Services George Brown College Centre for General Education and Access George Brown College Aboriginal Programs and Services George Brown College Student Association The Student Association of GBC Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Local 556 Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Local 557 Toronto and York Region Labour Council