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September 28, 2011 - Volume 5 - Issue 2

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HSF Bi-Elections come to an end

NEWS

NOAH LIPSYC

BY NAOMI LEANAGE Staff Reporter

Steal a great deal on used textbooks through HSF’s Used Book Market today. Great books for great prices!

Getting used ain’t so bad

BY NATALIE QUINLAN Managing Editor With the beginning of a new school year, comes the beginning of new expenses. From rent to groceries, commuting and more, being a post-secondary student definitely comes with a hefty price tag these days. However, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) is doing its best to cut down those prices, especially on classroom essentials like your textbooks.

For the sixth year in a row, HSF's Used Book Market is in full swing. With only a small consignment fee of 10 per cent, students looking to sell their used textbooks should check out the benefits of using such a program. Textbooks can be registered at any HSF office (KX202 North or K204 Lakeshore) or online at www.humberlife.com/books. There, students can keeps tabs on the status of their books, while also browsing the selection from both North and Lakeshore campuses.

With that in mind, interested buyers also have the ability to visit the same locations as mentioned above.

The official end date to drop off/purchase books is Friday, Oct. 7.

However, students will have until Friday, Nov. 18 to pick up their cheques or purchased material.

Any unsold books will be returned to their original owners who will have the chance to either sell them on their own, or, if all else fails, take advantage of the Used Book Market again in the Winter semester.

Go club-ing at Humber

BY KATIE DUNCAN Editor-in-Chief

Attention all students! If you’re looking to get involved this school year and meet new people, the time has come to get the ball rolling.

The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) will be holding its annual Clubs Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Students are encouraged to come down to the Student Centre at North campus for a sneak peek of this year’s pickin’s.

In the past, popular clubs have included the Glee club, Lesbian, Gay, Transexual, Bi-sexual (LGBT) club, and the South Asian Alliance.

Clubs have begun simply by taking interests shared by many students, like cooking, and evolving them into large meetings where students can share in what they enjoy.

For students wishing to start a club, you need only to fill out an application that can be found on the HSF website at www.humberlife.com/clubs. Applications can be handed into the Programming Offices at your respective campus where they will be sanctioned. Once clubs are approved and given funding to hold meetings, they then strategically plan at least one event per semester that is in line with the overall goal of the club.

In the meantime, the Clubs Fair is the perfect way for new students to see what the club offerings are for any given year. With that in mind, there is no better way to enrich the college and university experience then meeting more people with similar interests.

The Bi-Election nomination period has come to an end, and those students who had the desire to represent and be a voice for the students in their program have raised their hands to let us know. Or more like submitted their nomination packages on time.

The Fall Bi-Election is not only a great way to get involved with the school, but is also a steppingstone to the executive positions.

Once a program representative, students then have the chance to take hold of a Board of Director position.

“The Board of Directors are the real heavy hitters when it comes to change and getting things accomplished,” said Chief Returning Officer Adrian Koornneef. “Where the student representatives are the liaisons between their fellow students and HSF, the Board of Directors are the decision makers based off that information.”

Our current Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) President Bryan Tran can account for that fact.

During, his first year at Humber ITAL’s Lakeshore campus, he was a program representative for

Come out and rack up some balls!

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter

NOELLA EZE

NATALIE QUINLAN

A student reads a nomination package in the hopes of getting selected to represent their program.

If you’re interested in participating in this year’s Pool Tournament, HSF’s Games Room is open for practice.

Calling all Willie Mosconis and Jeanette Lees in the house! The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) Pool Tournament is here again. If you’re a skilled fiverailer and can cheat the pocket like no other, then pack up your pool sticks and and get some ball action. The tournament will be held one day a month for the next three months. Dates are Thursday, Oct. 13, Wednesday Nov. 9 and Tuesday Dec. 6, 2011, all at 12 p.m. There are many prizes to be won and the competition is stiff!

To get in on some of this action, you’ll have to come over to the HSF Games Room (Student

Centre at North or K Basement at Lakeshore) and put your name down. A token $5 deposit is required to secure your place, but you will get it back on the day of the tournament. The competition will comprise games of doubles and singles, so if you’re a better tag-team player, drag a buddy along and come tear up some felt. If on the other hand you’re a lone wolf, bring your broody mysterious self over as well; there’s room for everyone!

The tournament is open to blokes and birds of all ages so, if you can hold a stick, you’re welcome to try. HSF will be giving away loads of prizes, but if that

BY NAOMI LEANAGE Staff Reporter

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doesn’t do it for you, then the acclaim of being crowned Humber ITAL’s pool champion should be enough. Wear the title loud and say it proud, but you have to come out and compete for it.

Bring a friend and tell them to bring a friend. Victory is much more fun when you have your own band of cheerleaders spurring you on.

If you have no friends, fear not. There’s nothing like fame to earn you a load of followers, just look at any celebrity out there.

Services Co-ordinator at Lakeshore campus Kimberly Daniels encourages students to come out and join in.

“It’s a great place for students to get together. Come out, meet new people, play some games and win some fun prizes,” she said.

Imagine the victory: your name up in lights, t-shirts made in your honour and girls screaming your name in the streets. Alright, maybe that’s a little too much, but as Daniels so aptly put it, come: It’ll be fun. You’ve got nothing to lose but your inhibitions and a couple of pounds in sweat. If everything works out fine, you’ll gain a trophy and a couple new awesome friends.

FREE information at Services Fair!

Hola! Can we help you?

The wise Nelson Mandela once said that, “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, it goes to his head. But when you speak to him in his language, it goes to his heart.” This philosophy is at the heart of VP Administration at Lakeshore Rosa Figueroa’s language translation service.

The initiative seeks to enlist the help of volunteer translators to enable students, who are not yet fluent in English, better communicate their needs.

The translation service is open to anyone who is fluent in a second language. There is no limit to the number of volunteers required to sign-up throughout the semester. Students will be contacted on a needs-only basis, so they don’t have to set out a certain amount of time each week.

“We need as many languages as possible, as many volunteers as possible per language. That way, if one volunteer translator for a certain language is unavailable or busy, we can enlist the help of another,” Figueroa said.

Currently the top four languages spoken at Humber ITAL are Traditional Chinese, Spanish, French, Italian, and Punjabi. So if you are fluent in any of the languages above, head over to HSF’s front desk at KX202 at North or K204 at Lakeshore, and sign up for a rewarding experience. You’ll improve your knowledge of the language and make another student’s life a lot easier. Plus you could make a lifetime friend; it’s a win-win situation.

Business Co-op, and later went on the get the position of Lead Events Assistant.

“Getting involved, even with a small position made me realize the potential of things that I could get done and change here at Humber,” said Tran.

Now Tran is reigning as HSF President for the second year in a row.

Students can gain and strengthen many skills such as responsibility, time management, and communication when becoming a program representative.

Even though the Bi-Election end date has passed, if a program remains unrepresented then students are able to still submit applications which will be done on a first come, first serve basis.

But don’t feel like you missed a great opportunity, you still have a chance to join with the Winter elections that will be coming your way next semester. Students are always welcome to stop by the HSF office (KX202, North and K204, Lakeshore) to acquire information on other ways to get involved or to contact their current program representatives.

Curious students looked on and took advantage of the information offered to them at the Services Fair.

On Wednesday Sept. 7, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) Student Centre at North campus was occupied with loud music, a giant blow-up Twister mat, and a bright green inflatable HSF dummy. But amongst the fun, was a highly informative Services Fair hosted by HSF. The fair, as it turns out, is a crucial experience for students.

“I remember coming to this fair during my first year, and I still visit now even though I am

in fourth year. I find that it’s always important to be informed, [especially when] information is constantly changing,” said fourth-year Business Administration student Claudia Czerwinski.

A total of eight booths created a horseshoe of services that students were able to visit for information.

To add on to the free giveaways at each table, there was also a raffle for an iPad at the Flex Plan booth.

VP Administration at North Bradley Watson believes that the fair is a great way for students to take advantage of everything that HSF has to offer.

“It allows students to know what’s going on. Some of their money is going to HSF and it is important to know exactly what that money is going towards,” he said. “But of course, it’s always going towards benefiting us students.”

Some of the services that were represented at the fair included: HSF’s Used Book Market and bursaries, grad photos, legal and financial advice, pharmacy, volunteer crew, and Student Vendor Day and translation services.

Even though the fair may be over, students can still drop by the HSF Office (KX202, North and K204, Lakeshore) and ask the front desk for more information on any services they may have questions about or learn about them online at www.humberlife.com.

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JEFF WIMBUSH

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

Over 8,000 workers at about 24 Ontario college campuses came to an agreement with college administration.

The 18-day strike, including over 8,000 Ontario college workers, ended Monday, Sept. 19 after a tentative agreement was reached. Employees were back to work as of Tuesday, Sept. 20.

The agreement was made late Sunday night after two days of intensive bartering between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and negotiators from management. The deal must still be ratified, but a ratification date should be set within the next two weeks.

OPSEU, as well as Ontario support staff, are hopeful that this agreement will be unanimously voted upon and are urging members to accept the new terms.

“We said all along that a fair and just agreement was only possible when the two sides could sit across the bargaining table from each other, and I’m pleased to report that was the case,” OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said.

The union modified its demands during the strike to help encourage negotiations.

“Our position from the start of contract talks was that this round of negotiations would be about preserving the good jobs our members currently enjoy, while ensuring that good jobs will be in place for future college support staff. We believe we met those objectives,” Chair of the OPSEU

Bargaining Group Rod Bemister said.

OPSEU amended its previous demands of a nine-point wage increase. Instead, the new threeyear contract implements a percentage increase over three years: 1.5 in the first, 1.75 in the second and 2 in the third. No further details of the new contract have been released.

The union also battled against management’s use of part-time and temporary hires, as these employees do not receive holidays or benefits.

Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) President Bryan Tran was happy to see the strike come to an end. “[It’s a] relief [for students] that [the strike] is over. With support staff back on, business has continued as usual,” Tran said.

Tran continued to say that the end of the strike also marks the end to long lines on the roads and grueling waiting time on services.

“HSF remained neutral and just hoped that the strike would be done as quickly as possible.”

Once a ratification date has been set, members will vote on acceptance of the new contract.

In the meantime, students should expect services to resume on campus as scheduled.

“Can’t get enough of your chair, babe”

JEFF WIMBUSH

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

At one point, Lee had participants believing he was their attractive teacher in a grade school classroom.

The chance to have a new experience is what got students on stage at Tony Lee’s XXX hypnotism show on Wednesday, Sept.

14. Those students who have previously attended one of Lee’s shows know it takes some guts to volunteer; after all, Lee built his reputation by convincing his participants to committ embarrassing acts in public, like using a chair to demonstrate their favourite sexual position.

Cam Fletcher, a first-year Sustainable Energy and Building Technology student, decided to volunteer as one of Lee’s victims for the novelty of the experience.

Lee soon had the participants be-

lieving they were in a grade school classroom and Lee was their attractive teacher. Later, he got some volunteers to demonstrate an orgasm on stage.

Fletcher said the whole experience felt like a dream.

“It was a strange feeling, but pretty cool. I’ve never had the opportunity to be hypnotized before.”

One of the more outrageous moments of the event came when Lee had several of the male participants demonstrate oral sex on imaginary partners, first female and then male.

Lee is an icon on campuses across the country, as he has put

on over 5000 shows. He has been performing at Humber ITAL for the last 17 years and is scheduled for a second visit next semester.

All his appearances are courtesy of the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF). Lee said Humber ITAL’s audiences are unique because it is one of the only schools where the event is free for students. Daniel Hanna, VP Campus Life at Lakeshore, said the reason HSF continually hosts Lee’s events is to give students a chance to bond.

“It’s something to get students engaged, because there’s so much audience participation.

The students get to see their peers up there acting crazy and talk about it afterwards.”

Some students treat Lee’s shows and hypnotism in general with skepticism. Lee likes to explain hypnosis in terms anyone can relate to. He equates it to a contagious yawn, or losing sense of time when driving. Lee said his shows work on the same principle.

If you missed Lee this time around, watch for his performance next semester. Though it may take a while to remember the crazy stunts he made you do, you can be certain the experience will be unforgettable.

NEWS Democracy in the Student Centre

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

JEFF WIMBUSH

College workers back on the job

The All Candidates Debate was held in the HSF Student Centre to help increase student votes.

Tuition fees and youth employment were among the issues raised by students at the All Candidates Debate organized by the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Students and members of the community gathered in the Student Centre at North campus to meet the candidates for Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Etobicoke-North. Candidates in attendance were Dr. Shafiq Qaadri for the Liberal party, Gurleen Gill representing the Green party, and Vrind Sharma from the NDP. Karm Singh, representing the PC party, was absent.

The question panel, led by HSF President Bryan Tran, VP Campus Life at North Melissa Mendes, and Board of Directors representative for Applied Technology Hansel Menezes, wasted no time before asking the candidates’ plans for curbing rising tuition fees.

Qaadri, the Etobicoke-North incumbent running for his third term said the Ontario government helps with a variety of grants including the Student Access Guarantee, ensuring no qualified student will be turned away from post-secondary.

Gill rebutted by arguing that providing access and grants was important, but Ontario’s youth unemployment rate of 15 per cent proves something is wrong. She said the Green party would freeze tuition fees for her four-year-term if elected, and ensure colleges are teaching students relevant skills.

“We have youth that are graduating from these programs and they’re jobless. They have no means to get a job. We need to invest in programs that will offer students opportunities for jobs that will be in demand in a twenty-first century economy.”

Sharma said the NDP plans to offer incentives to employers for hiring recent graduates. To qualify, employers have to provide workplace training and show that they are creating new positions, not just replacing workers.

“We have a plan in place where we will be rewarding job creators for hiring students. We will be giving a job tax credit which will reimburse employers 20 per cent of the wage for new hires.”

The first audience question came from Nathalie Chantal, a recent graduate from The University of Ottawa who lives in the riding. She posed her question in French, about the candidates’ support for providing equal services to francophone Canadians.

“I know this isn’t the most francophone part of Toronto or Ontario in general, but it’s a bilingual country and it’s important.”

Tran and Mendes were the driving force behind the debate. Tran said voter turnout among students is poor, and it’s HSF’s mandate to make sure students are informed.

“The provincial level of government has the most effect on post secondary education. It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved, learn about the process, learn more about the parties, and hopefully that will translates into votes on [Thursday,] Oct. 6.”

The new HSF Flex Plan proves to be just as flexible as you are

MEGHAN FOLEY

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

Humber students get twisted at last week’s Flex Week event that featured a bouncy Twister mat.

The Humber Students’ Federation’s (HSF) insurance plan is as flexible as students who participated in last week’s promotional events from Monday, Sept. 12 to Thursday, Sept 15.

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Tuesday featured a smoothie bar and a 15 foot tall high striker in the HSF Student Centre at North campus while at Lakeshore, an inflatable twister was the highlight.

Students participated in a game of twister in the HSF Student Centre at North on Wednesday and at Lakeshore the striker reappeared for some more action.

Mo Martin-Edey, the regular yoga and pilates instructor from the Athletics Centre at North, led a relaxing session of introductory yoga poses on Thursday. Wearing their steel toed boots, Humber ITAL Fire Rescue students participated in the instruction on stage.

Meanwhile, Dee Dussault was the Yoga Instructor for Lakeshore.

A one-hour yoga class followed the demonstration at North in the Athletic Centre, where HSF yoga mats were generously given to students.

“HSF had draws for $100 Mastercard gift cards and cirque du soleil tickets. We gave away

slinkies and band-aid dispensers too,” HSF Lead Promotions Assistant Amy Trachter said.

The events of Flex Week were to raise awareness surrounding the new flexible insurance plan that HSF is offering this year.

There is no longer the opportunity to opt-out of insurance as in previous years. However, students now have the option between three plans, which allows them to make full use of their student insurance.

The first plan is the Balanced Plan, which every student is automatically enrolled in. The second plan is the Enhanced Dental Plan and the third is the Enhanced Drug Plan. The benefits of such coverage are numerous.

“Having that flexibility (to choose plans) allows students to

co-ordinate with their parents’ plans,” HSF Services Director Sieu Moi Ly described.

In other words, students are closer to 100 per cent medical coverage.

The deadline to switch plans is Friday, Oct. 7 by 4 p.m. Choose carefully, as you will be locked into this plan for the duration of your academic program. To select a plan go to wespeakstudent.com and follow the prompts.

For more information about the HSF Flexible Insurance Plan and to download the insurance booklet, check out HSF’s website at: humberlife.com under Services and click on Health and Dental Insurance.

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Comedy program is a barrel of laughs

ARTS

COURTESY

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

MEGHAN FOLEY

Paul Lewelt (right) is a member of Laugh Draft, a weekly installment that features various comedic acts.

It’s not a stretch to say that the Fire and Rescue students were heatin’ up the HSF Student Centre during Flex Week’s Yoga event.

They are our LIFE OF THE PARTY!

They say if you love what you do, it never seems like work. Paul Lewelt (pictured on the left) is one student who lives by this rule.

Lewelt is the founder of Laugh Draft, an up–and–coming comedy troupe of Humber ITAL Comedy Writing and Performance students. Laugh Draft Live, their second group show, was a big success on Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kapisanan in Toronto. The group also has a strong online presence with laughdraft.com, which hosts skits and weekly installments of their fake news show.

Lewelt wasn’t always on his way to becoming an entertainer.

He said he’s loved comedy since

the days of Jim Carrey on In Living Color, but felt pressure to take a program that was more likely to get him a job.

“I thought I should get a more traditional degree first,” Lewelt said.

He tried a number of programs along the way. Lewelt briefly enrolled in General Arts and Journalism and Web Design programs, but he soon discovered he wasn’t passionate about any of those fields.

“My worst fear is having a desk job that I hate. There’s nothing wrong with desk jobs, but sitting in the same office doing the same work 40 hours a week just wasn’t for me,” Lewelt

said.

Now in his second year, Lewelt said going to school for comedy changed everything.

Suddenly, he became excited to go to school every morning. Soon he approached some of his closest classmates to start Laugh Draft, and he put his web design skills to work building their website. Lewelt said the unique mix of personalities is special, as they come from varied backgrounds and range in age from 18 to 27.

Laughdraft.com has video of the team’s stand up, sketches, live performances and video blogs. Lewelt proudly described their style as “smart comedy.” He joked that they have not yet resorted to toilet humour, in a way that suggested it was always available if they needed it. At Thursday’s show, the group presented a number of sketches, a live taping of Laugh Draft news, stand up routines, and a musical piece.

Their clever comedic style is clear in sketches such as “Canada Party”, which depicted each province as an eccentric personality at a house party.

Visit their website to see their unique brand of humor and watch for Laugh Draft to become a big name in Canadian comedy.

Killer Elite? More like killer dud!

BY KATIE DUNCAN Editor-in-Chief I am the kind of woman who periodically gets dragged by my man-friends to gory flicks depicting gun fights and action scenes. For the most part, each film is the same as the last: hero’s life is threatened, he no longer wants to be a part of the game and so he enters one last deathly battle for his freedom.

Of course, all seems lost until he strikes back in one slow motion scene that lasts about 30 seconds in real life and four minutes in movie time before he emerges covered in blood, but victorious.

Killer Elite, much like The Expendables and the Oceans movies, stars a few big name butt-kickers, the front-runner of which is The Transporters own Jason Statham. The twist that really got me from box office to front row was none other than Robert De Niro sporting shaggy hair and a beard. Clive Owen also makes his debut with a transformation to his look – a scarred face and bum eye that surprisingly masks his pretty boy image quite well.

Our story begins in the 80s where Danny (Statham) and Hunter (De Niro) separate after their last job as a team of skilled hit men.

Danny heads down under and not surprisingly, meets the woman of his dreams. Hunter remains to perform jobs solo. Not too long after, Danny receives a video package informing him of the capture of his best friend, thus he re-enters the life he so swiftly swore off.

Danny flies to Oman, where the sheik holding Hunter explains that three of his four sons have been killed by the Special Air Services (SAS). He offers Danny $6 million to avenge their deaths and ensure a place of honour for his youngest surviving son.

Overall, the film follows the same generic path of most action films. Danny is the typical “bad-boy” trying to escape his life in search of love. De Niro steals the show, as he usually does. His departure from roles like Meet the Parents is jolting enough to get a reaction. He’s ballsy, but funny, and his character’s instincts are bang on, which leads to the film’s main discrepancy. If Hunter’s character can demonstrate that much skill so late in the movie, how was he caught in the first place by a dying sheik?

In the end, you get 30 minutes of additional and unnecessary blood kill for the exact same ending. All in all, I give this action dud two stars out of five.

Words and advice from HSF President Bryan Tran

“You have the power to influence the future of our province. Vote on Thursday, Oct. 6.”

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HUMBERLIFE SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Name Ally Zorn

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter

Program: Fashion Management, first-year What inspired this outfit today?

Well, I like the ‘comfy chic’ style.

It’s easy, it’s wearable and it’s not too fussy.

Do you have a particular place where you shop?

No, I shop everywhere. Anywhere’s fair game.

Who or what inspires your fashion choices?

I like Posie Huntington Whiteley. I love the way she puts stuff together, plus she wears a lot of fur. I like fur.

Would you say you’re a trendsetter or a follower?

I’d say I’m a bit of both. I follow a lot of personal blogs and I browse through lookbooks sometimes, but I have my own style that I bring to the mix.

Get your art featured here! Humber students, send your photography, artwork, graphics, graffiti and more to info@hsfweb.com for a chance to win amazing prizes!

This week’s winner:

Stephanie Lawrence

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Harding puts his heart-in to rugby

SPORTS

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

fit.

Plyometrics is popular among athletes as it helps with speed and agility. “[As a rugby player] being able to change direction at any moment and being able to reach full speed is extremely important,” Harding explained.

Since rugby is played in phases and you have to sprint after every few tackles, the results of plyometrics are an asset.

Apart from rugby, Harding enjoys just generally being active with his friends. They play ultimate frisbee, hockey and they can be seen throwing a football around from time to time too.

However of all the sports Harding plays, rugby is the roughest.

“Right now I’m working

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter If you’re not getting enough exercise this school year, there’s nobody to blame but yourself. All three Humber ITAL campuses have amazing athletic facilities, and every student has paid to access them as part of their tuition. It’s easy to fit a workout into your schedule as the facilities are open from 6:30 a.m. to as late as 10 p.m. depending on the day of the week.

Humber Hawks Varsity Rugby Player Paul Harding is always on his A-game, on and off the field.

Paul Harding is not just a hooker, he’s a flanker too. Put away your gasps of disapproval though: these are both rugby positions.

The 20-year-old Harding is in his final year of the Health and Fitness program at Humber ITAL and has played for the Men’s Varsity Rugby team for the past two years. Throughout his program, Harding has demonstrated a wellrounded workout schedule. The knowledge gained from his education allows him to create healthy fitness levels and practice proper techniques while exercising.

Besides his two-hour rugby practices four to five times a week and games up to twice a week, Harding also does weight training and plyometrics to keep

Get fit between classes

through a shoulder injury: I dislocated it about a week ago in tryouts,” Harding said.

He’s had quite a few sport related injuries, but most of them were from rugby. He’s been a victim to shoulder and ankle injuries, as well as countless bumps and bruises.

Even with all of these injuries he is still looking forward to another season with the Humber Hawks. However, after this semester he is going to participate in another area of the sports world.

“I finish school in January; I plan on working in a gym or fitness studio,” Harding said.

With his athletic background Harding should have no problem being successful in this industry.

1. Students have to sign a waiver to gain access to the facilities. At Lakeshore, give your ID to the staff at the front desk and they will hold it until you leave. At North, show your ID to staff before swiping your card in the terminal. But note the swipe terminal can be a bit glitchy.

Speak to a staff member and they will let you through.

JEFF WIMBUSH

COURTESY

MEGHAN FOLEY

& FITNESS

Hawks destroy Auks at home game

On Saturday Sept. 24, Humber Hawk’s renowned Men’s Varsity Rugby team showed the Fleming College Auk’s no mercy during their 85-4 win.

The Humber ITAL sports field was filled with excited fans enjoying the mid-20’s weather on the late September Saturday. Complete with Humber’s “big H” blowup entrance and the Flight Crew on hand, fans were decked out in Hawk’s swag and eager to watch the game get underway.

From the first play, the Hawks were able to control the field from beginning to end. With both new and reserve players on the field, their teamwork obviously paid off.

They brought the heat, and after the first-half of the game they were up 47-nothing. Hum-

ber fought hard and tough, and even in the sweltering sun, they never stopped giving 110 per cent.

With Humber scoring try after try, and conversion after conversion, the Auks looked shaken, but kept on trucking. After a few impressive attempts, the Auks showed that they could fight back. Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t fight like the Hawks.

By the end of the first half, the crowd was getting pumped up. The Flight Crew had the Hawk mascot giving out swag to the loudest fan during half-time while also keeping up with Humber chants throughout the game.

The second half of the game afforded Fleming a number on the scoreboard, but not long before

the Hawks were up to their 79point lead.

Last year’s Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) allstar Phil Boone scored three tries and five conversions, adding Player of the Game to his impressive list of accomplishments.

Boone was season MVP last year and Male Freshman Athlete of the Year for Humber Athletics.

Hawks Men’s Varsity Rugby have played two games with a record of one win and one loss so far this season, (15-8 against McMaster University) and look to uphold their impressive reputation.

For more information on upcoming games, be sure to check out the Athletics calendar online at www.athletics.humber.ca.

JEFF WIMBUSH

Hawks catch a line-out throw from Auks while later in the match, player of the game Phil Boone takes over the field as the Hawks defeated the Auks on Saturday.

3. The weight room is perfect for those who want to get pumped up. Building muscle also helps dealing with excess fat as it boosts your metabolism. Injuries are more likely when weightlifting as opposed to cardio, so make sure you have a strong spotter or consider working with a personal trainer available on campus.

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LISA FOLEY

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JEFF WIMBUSH

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

2. Once inside, you’ll have many options to choose from. A good start to any workout is some light cardio activity and stretching. In the cardio room, you’ll have access to a variety of equipment from treadmills, stair climbers and stationary bikes that will help get your heart pumping. There are also dance studios, floor mats for stretching and a variety of classes to join.

4. If you still find you’re dreading your workout time, there are a many other ways to get in some physical activity while having fun. You can play ping-pong, sign out basic equipment like basketballs, or join an intramural team in a variety of sports including ultimate frisbee or dodgeball. Health Canada recommends at least 2.5 hours a week. So why not take advantage of the facilities you already pay for?

Humber Hawks’ womens basketball tryouts come to a close

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BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

Another year marks the start of another round of try-outs for Humber’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team.

With women’s basketball tryouts coming to a close, the air last Monday, Sept. 19 in the middle gym at Humber ITAL was

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filled with excitement, tension and lots of orange balls.

This tryout was the fourth and second-to-last for women’s bas-

ketball, and the Humber Hawks new Coach Ajay Sharma said this was going to be one of the final big cuts.

Sharma is excited for his first year being the Head Coach for the Hawks. He was the Assistant Coach for Humber’s Varsity Men’s Basketball team for six years and was the Assistant Coach for Ryerson University’s Varsity Men’s Basketball team.

“Humber has just as much talent as all the other teams – it’s now developing it with the top teams [in the OCAA],” Sharma said about the women’s team.

His passion and drive for success with the team is evident, and he came up with a theme for the team this year.

“I told the girls… ‘The biggest

room in the world is room for improvement. If you’re not improving, you’re getting worse,’” Sharma said.

Returning player of three years and last season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Kaitlynn Paulley, a fourth-year Fashion Arts student at Humber ITAL, is also excited about the prospective new players on Humber’s women’s team.

“I just have a very, very good feeling [about this year],” Paulley said about the tryouts.

Old friends and new faces flooded the gym and echoed Paulley’s feelings of excitement.

“Athletics [at Humber] is like a family. There’s a ton of knowledgeable staff, and all of the coaches have played [their sport]

before,” Paulley remarked about some of the perks of being a Varsity Hawk.

For Sharma, basketball is more than just what happens on the court. “Be smart. Be tough.

And show our opponents the utmost respect through preparation,” he said.

It is bound to be another exciting season for the Hawks, and with a new coach and lots of new talent on the team, it should also be a successful one. The team spirit already apparent at tryouts is sure to start off the season on a positive note.

The Hawks first game is Saturday, Oct. 1 at Humber’s North Gym against the Hawks Alumni.

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EDITORIAL

In this country, everyone has the freedom of putting forth their voice by ballot and helping determine how Canada is run.

We all have unique perspectives and that is what makes an election, like the upcoming October 6 provincial vote, important.

As students, our situation has especially unique circumstances. Rising tuition costs, inaccessibility of post-secondary education for new generations of learners, and an unemployment rate that takes the cake on failure, are all important reasons why students should get informed.

Students who don’t vote should know that when you opt not to cast your ballot, you’re effectively saying that you don’t care about how driving down Humber College Boulevard feels like an earthquake zone. You don’t care that you may still be unemployed six months after graduating. And finally, you think the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is perfect.

To make an informed decision, there are a few ways you can go about deciding. First off, know who’s running in your riding and investigate not only what they want to do for your local community, but as a party, how they intend to affect change province-wide. Checking out individual platforms via party websites are the best place to start. Most candidates also encourage a visit to their offices. Afterall, there is no better way for a politician to know the issues than hearing them first hand.

The strike officially ended any chance of on-campus voting booths outside of what will be available in residence. That means that any student living off-campus must vote in their riding or sign up for advanced polls. Don’t miss your chance. For more information on how to vote and where you need to be, check out www.elections.on.ca.

KATIE DUNCAN

Your ballot, your voice: make sure you use it

Hi, I'm new at Humber and going into year two of my program and wondering what you think is the best way to meet new people? I try talking to people in my classes, but it seems that they've all known each other for a long time and are aren’t looking to let anyone else in their group.

Just looking to make some friends to make the year better.

Thank you, Transitioning Blues

Hello, My question is what could we do to reduce the gap between local and international students?

My reason to ask is that I have noticed many [international] students around campus facing isolation because they may have few friends or no friends. Finally, these students decide to join groups that are made up of members from within his or her community. I think this is creating a bigger gap between local and international students. In turn, this is also affecting many things international students are doing, like responding less in class in comparison to their domestic classmates, even if they know the answer or have ideas in mind.

Sincerely, Lonely

Dear Transitioning Blues and Lonely, As you can see, you two are not alone! Finding your niche when transitioning to a new school as either an international or transferring student can be tricky, but it's definitely not impossible.

As someone who's personally experienced the hardships of being an international student first-hand (through an exchange to Argentina) and transferring to another school during the same year, I can completely understand your frustrations of feeling unnoticed and pushed aside.

Above everything else, my saving grace to meeting new people and making lasting friendships was by getting involved in my school. Although I

hardly spoke the language, I made sure to make myself more visible in my school community by participating in student initiatives, volunteering at events and getting to know the people who made up my student government.

The Humber Students' Federation (HSF) offers many initiatives that give students the opportunity to meet and greet all year round.

By joining teams such as the Volunteer Crew, the Green Team, or engaging in/starting your own club on campus, you'll find yourself immersed in various team settings run by students, for students.

Furthermore, LinX’s Pub is not only a great place for food and drinks, but meeting other students too. With their festive

themed parties and karaoke nights, students get the chance to let loose a little and put the worries of school on the backburner, if only for a few hours.

Finally, always make sure to stay up-to-date with upcoming events around campus by checking out humberlife.com/ events. You can also get a contact list of your HSF Executives at humberlife.com/executives, who are here make sure you’re getting the most out of your years at Humber. For information on events, contact your VP’s of Campus Life; for service-related questions, your VP’s of Administration will be of aid, and for anything else, don’t hesistate to contact your HSF President.

Got a question for Nat? Email: chatwithnat.hsf@gmail.com *no longer than 150 word submission* Published questions will win a $25 gift card!

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OPINION A germ-a-day keeps the gadgets away!

BY NATALIE QUINLAN Managing Editor Are you a germ freak? Can’t stand the site of two people sharing a drink? Or even the thought of kissing your significant other before they’ve Scoped? If you’re one of these people, then we’ve got beef.

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for hygiene, cleanliness and the simple act of washing your hands after hitting the john, but the lengths at which society has gone to remain “germ free” is getting a little ridiculous.

Forget the “wired generation”; with all the bubble-wrapped contraptions out there today, the “worried generation” seems like it’d be a more fitting title. Hand sanitizers around each and every corner, aerosol sprays that automatically go off every half hour to “purify” the air, and using the wheelchair button as a means to avoid grabbing the (presumably) dirty doorhandle. Pa-lease.

However, one of the greatest problems I have with these germ-free “solutions” is the re-

vamping of our public washrooms as a result. I, just like the next person, do not necessarily enjoy the idea of using a public washroom and admit to avoiding them because of their usual scummy reputation. However, these new gadgets that are bombarding our washrooms in an attempt to decrease this “scumminess” are, in my eyes, becoming more of an issue than a case of empty tissue.

Point A: The automatic flusher.

I’m sure every girl (and some guys too) has experienced the joys of an automatic toilet’s premature flusher; the kind where, midstream, your business goes bye-bye before you even get a chance to wipe. I’m almost positive you can all agree when I say that: your doody shouldn’t be a-rushin’, just because a toilet’s aggressive with flushin’! Not to say that public washrooms are even remotely comfortable to “lounge” in, but it’s always nice when the traditional “tinkle, toilet-paper, toodles” process is

respected. Instead, these toilets throw a wrench in it all. Splashes of the bowl’s previous remnants take over the stall while you squat there, with a horrified look on your face, and a sopping wet behind. I understand that the situation doesn’t paint a pretty visual, but this problem needs to be addressed.

Point B: The stubborn faucets.

So where you might have a testy flusher in one corner, you’ll have a stubborn faucet in the other. After doing the do, the first thing you want to accomplish is washing your hands. But how much harder does it make things when the sensor on the faucet just doesn’t like the way you’re swiping your hands in front of it? So you wait, and you dance around it hoping that even a small trickle might escape from its metal jaws. But it doesn’t, and you’re stuck there, with dry, dirty hands. Maybe the corner around the washroom will have a hand sanitizer dispenser? Oh, that’s broken too. Right on.

Why-oh-why must we complicate our lives with such useless contraptions? Enough I say!

Instead, why not come up with a solution we can be all happy with? Like, for example, a system that will eliminate those mysterious puddles of water which live abundantly in every public washroom? Do I hear heat-lamps anyone? Evaporation saves the day!

Or how about some windows to open up these already dingey places? Not only will it work as an escape duct for any emergency, but it’d also get a little air-circulation in there too, something floral sprays can’t simply replace.

All I’m saying is life’s already complicated enough as it is. Take away these silly machines and just give me something that I can mindlessly master. Just let me do my business traditionally, and I promise, I’ll still wash my hands.

Out of reach and out of touch

Facebook: Gettin’ disconnected

BY NAOMI LEANAGE Staff Reporter

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

I’m at the halfway point of my four years of post-secondary and when I think of all the new friends I’ve made, I can’t help but wonder about the old friends I’ve lost.

It’s been two years since I’ve left high school, a chapter that along with university, will fight for the title of “the best four years of your life”.

It’s weird when you take the time to think about high school, no matter how long ago it was, and how different things are now. Those people that you used to see, made jokes with, talked to, and laughed with everyday in class, are now people that you don’t even communicate with.

You’d think with the technology we have today (Facebook, cell phones, MSN, Skype), that contacting these long-lost friends and staying in touch would be easier. But now that so much time has passed, I see that it is much more difficult than I had previously imagined.

The blame can be put on either party: myself or the lost friend. But really, it’s a blame that’s to be shared because friendships take effort; they take time. And it’s a two-way relationship. If no one is interested in keeping it alive, then obviously it’s going to die out. It’s come to a point where if it weren’t for photographs, there wouldn’t even be evidence of our once cherished friendship in the first place!

My hope is that the new friendships I make during this next chapter in my life, one that consists of four years at the University of Guelph-Humber, will end off on a better note than with my previous friends.

Amidst the business in our lives, with school and work and sleep, it’s crucial to make time, no matter how little it may be, to stay in touch with people. A simple “Hey, how are you doing?” text or Facebook message can really make a difference in the up-keep of a friendship.

Of course, when we do leave post-secondary school, we will all be going in completely different directions and entering the real world at our own time and pace. If I thought keeping in touch with friends who simply went off to different schools was difficult, I can’t imagine how hard it will be to keep track of those who go off to find jobs!

However, I realize that if I don’t make the effort to keep these friendships going, I will regret it in the near future, just as I have my regrets right now about those kids I’ve lost touch with from high school. You may be thinking that it’s not too late to reconnect, but when it has been so long, it’s hard to know what to expect from people. Their emotional response to that first awkward hello could be anything from happy, to perplexed, to angry.

So I will just hope in the future (when cars can fly and we have robots to do our work of course), that when I am looking through old pictures with family, and someone asks “Who’s that?” my answer won’t have to be: “Oh just some kid I used to go to school with.”

There is no need to embrace the “end” in “friend.” All you can do is hope that the friendships will last. And well if they don’t—I know that the memories I made will be with me forever.

YOUR VOICE

HERE

“I think it’s a good idea because we have a choice.”

Makiko Nakamura Second-year Pharmacy Technician

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In February 2004, a groundbreaking social event happened to the world of networking: Mark Zuckerberg invented Facebook.

According to a recent Toronto Star article, as of July 2011, an estimated count of 750 million people are on Facebook. That’s a lot of people who have a lot of photos and a lot of time on their hands. What’s the first thing you do when you log onto Facebook? Check your news feed, probably. And what’s on a news feed, you say? It’s littered with people’s status updates, changed relationship statuses and photos. “Joe Smith: just finished my last load of laundry!” Who cares?

Okay, that was a little insensitive of me.

I’m a Facebook user and I find myself on there more often than I’d like to admit. It’s become habitual to type in “w-w-w.f-a-c-e-b-o-o-k.co-m” as soon as I open my browser, and it’s the second thing I check on the crackberry when I’m bored on the bus.

Recently, Facebook launched an application that lets you see who creeps your profile and how often they look at it. I’m pretty sure it was called “Top Stalkers!” Funny? Kind of.

Creepy? Hells-to-the-yes! Ignorance is bliss, and I’d rather not know which one of my friends is checking my profile on a daily basis.

But isn’t that what Facebook is? If not the best method to check up on what your relatives are doing (and we all know by relatives I

“It’s an excellent idea! I can prioritize my dental usage.

It’s a massive change from the plan last year.”

Amy Manicad Second-year Tourism Management

mean every ex you’ve ever had), then what?

It’s undeniably a cool place to share your photos and update your mobile uploads album with things no one cares about (which I’m guilty of), but didn’t we have those sites before Facebook?

Anyone remember Facebook’s dejected siblings called MySpace, Friendster or Foursquare? I used to go on MySpace, take the pictures (don’t judge, you all did it too), and think I was so cool because bands I liked had me as their “friend.” But more than just taking photos and liking bands, the creepiest of all the listed social networking sites above has got to be Foursquare. For those of you unaware of Foursquare, you log in and let people know where you are, any time of the day. Wait, what? So you have a stalker you don’t know about, and they want to know where you are.

Here’s an idea: let’s put it on the interwebs and make it very convenient and easy for them to find out! Stalker: 1, You: 0.

Facebook launched a new application with the same idea: check-in. 90 per cent of my “friends” use check-in as a way to brag about what they’re doing. Example: “Joanna Doe has checked in at John F. Kennedy International Airport.” Good for you, Joanna Doe. I get kind of irritated when I think about how completely connected to everything I am.

Twitter, e-mail and Facebook bombarded to my Blackberry, every minute of every day. Which isn’t a bad thing, but I think it’s not necessarily a good thing, either.

So Humber ITAL, here’s my pledge to you: on this day, Wednesday, September 27, 2011, I am signing off of Facebook and seeing how long I make it.

Godspeed!

What are your opinions on HSF’s new Flex Plan?

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

“I’d rather opt out because I use my parent’s insurance.”

“I usually opt out, so this is going to bother me this year.”

Ravneet Araich First-year Health and Fitness

Drew Lagace First-year Architectural Technology

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LAST

WORD

Ballin’ on a budget

Horoscopes

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter Aries

Libra

Mar 21-Apr 20

Your love life may feel like it is dying but don’t make any harsh decisions, you’ll regret it later. Perhaps you’re losing interest in something that you are passionate about, but then again, don’t be afraid to follow another dream. You owe it to yourself.

JEFF WIMBUSH

Taurus

The Humber Students’ Federation’s (HSF) Frosh Week is the perfect example of one of many budget-friendly things for students low on funds to partake in.

Being a college student is synonymous with being broke. Many a panhandler has made a nice wad of cash simply by holding up a sign that says “in college”. While that may be an exaggeration, it wouldn’t be surprising if some have tried.

The prices of textbooks alone are enough to bankrupt anyone.

College students work hard and according to the rules of “all work and no play”, deserve to play to let off some steam. Sadly, playing in Toronto costs a pretty penny and seeing as college students are pretty penniless, it’s not much of an option, but play we must. So after intense research and bar stool scribblings, here is a concise list of fun things to do in Toronto for (almost) dirt cheap. #1. Go to Toronto Island: Topping the list of fun things to do is this little adventure. Take a couple of friends along, pack a lunch and a few logs of wood and set sail on the Toronto island Ferry for only $8. Sit beach side, make a bonfire, eat, drink and be very merry.

Total cost of trip: $8 + $6 TTC fee to get downtown - $14

#2. Bacon bun at St. Lawrence Market: Among the top 25 markets in the world, St. Lawrence market is in a class of its own. However, what’s even more fun than a worldclass market? Cheap, delicious food. Carousel bakery offers some ”dee-li-shuz” sandwiches and are world-renowned for their peameal bacon sandwich. Shuffle over there and eat food that has had famous chefs coming back for seconds.

Total cost of trip + meal: $10 (Take $20: you’re in a world class market for Pete’s sake. Buy some jam!) #3. Masa Sushi: Where the fish lovers at? Masa is situated on the corner of Yonge and Charles and has very fresh sushi and sashimi. The tiny Japanese restaurant has a beautiful ambience and equally pleasant servers. Get there in time for the all-you-can-eat buffet and stuff yourself full of good fish.

Total cost of trip + meal: $30 (It’s usually less, but just in case you get greedy) #4. Sneaky Dee’s: Cheap, fun and with a beautiful selection of

bathroom graffiti, the fun doesn’t end a with the food. Tales have been told about the incomparable chicken wings at Sneaks, so try that if you’re at a loss for what to have. The fun crowd and unending flow of crazies will keep you entertained on your meagre budget.

Total cost of trip + meal: $15 (Take a $20, the drinks are cheap) #5. Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) events: Year in, year out, HSF always has one event or the other going and these events have free food. Go to the HSF’s website for a comprehensive list of upcoming events and mark them in your calendar. Most events are free an you’re guaranteed an interesting show!

Total cost of trip + meal: $0 (Baller, holler!)

If none of the above is your cup of tea, head on to your neighbourhood Rabba or No Frills and stock up on cans of Alphagetti. They’re fun to eat and you can entertain yourself by seeing how many words you can make out of every spoonful.

Sudoku

To whom it may concern...

Dear Humber’s Internet, What’s a relationship without a connection?

Please tell me how to turn you on!

Apr 21- May 20

Summer has come to an end, but the season is not the only thing that is changing. Try to embrace all the new things that are happening in your life.

If you take a moment to realize how stubborn you can be, you’ll realize there are so many things you’re missing out on.

Gemini May 21 - Jun 21 As you have become older you may have branched away from some of your old friend. However, it’s never too late to reconnect. Moving forwards does not mean that you can forget about your past. A quick hello will remind you of all the good times you’ve had together. Who knows, maybe there are good times waiting to happen.

Cancer

Scorpio

Oct 24 - Nov 22

You’re on the right track and a fulfilling one at that. As long as you have good people around you, you will always stay motivated to continue searching for a path that suits you. Don’t give up. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you to figure out where you want to end up.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

It’s nice to know there are still some optimists out there.

Not everything is going to come your way just because you have nice thoughts. Set yourself some short term goals to ensure your feet won’t be planted in the same ground forever.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20

Jun 22 - Jul 22

You are so kind, sentimental and loyal. Sometimes though, you tend to take things too personally. It’s not the end of the world when someone gives you advice, they’re just trying to help. You are able to accomplish so much, but don’t stress yourself out about having to please everybody. Don’t take on too much; you can say no once in a while.

You can easily give directions to people to help them improve in something that you already excel in. You usually like to think in black and white, but not everything in life allows you to think this way. Try showing a little bit more of your emotion. You’ve got a heart in there, let people see it!

Leo

Aquarius

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Jan 21 - Feb 19

You are full of life and so ambitious. You have the confidence required to accomplish great things. However, don’t be blinded by your natural sense to be a leader. Take some time to listen to what other people have to say. They may be quieter than you, but their words are just as important.

You are so diverse. You have many qualities that are unique only to you. Your cre Be sure to allow yourself some down time every so often. This will allow you to reconnect with yourself, your values and give you the opportunity to be inspired.

Virgo

Pisces

Aug 23 - Sept 22

Anyone would happy to have you in their life. You are patient and committed to any relationship you are in, whether it’s a friendship or a romance. But, make sure you are cautious of how people treat you. With a personality as giving and loyal as yours, you can easily be taken advantage of. Keep your eyes open.

Sincerely, Humber Students

Sept 23 - Oct 23 Now is a better time than ever to share your knowledge about making fair and balanced judgments. Go and inspire your friends to look past first impressions and dig deeper rather than walking on the surface of situations. This goes for both people and experiences.

Feb 20 - Mar 20

You are a free spirit who can also balance structure in your life. Generosity patience and compassion are the qualities which make you the person you are today. Your friends love you for these traits. Be sure your friends are genuine and not taking advantage of you for your selfless nature.

You deserve some support once and a while too.

HSF Events Wayne Hoffman: Mentalist and Illusionist

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HSF Pool Tournament

Gerry Watson

Sign up early to reserve your spot. Great prizes to be won! (Singles and doubles accepted)

“The pool-trick guy!”

Prepare to be amazed!

Student Centre (North/Lakeshore) Wednesday, Oct. 5 (Lakeshore) 12 p.m.

(North) 3 p.m.

Student Centre, Games Room (North/Lakeshore) Thursday, Oct. 13 12 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6 (Lakeshore) 12 p.m.

(North) 2 p.m.

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Student Centre, Games Room

Battle of the Bands Calling all bands!

Pick up applications at HSF’s office: KX202 North or K204 Lakeshore.

1st Prize: $750!

Deadline to apply: Monday, Oct. 3 Performance: Friday, Oct. 21

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