Humber Life Summer Issue 2011

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Summer 2011 Edition

Humber’s diversity is in its events

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BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

By day, LinX is open to all students for a hearty lunch and by night, it’s party central for students at North campus.

Where to go, what to do

BY AUTUMN LADOUCEUR Staff Reporter If you’re a student coming to Humber ITAL North, there are a few hotspots around campus that you should put on your list to explore.

Aside from the average fast food places on campus, the Gourmet Express and Humber Room in the B Building, provide quality and fresh food prepared by Humber’s own culinary students.

However, students who want to eat off-campus can check out Shanghai, the Chinese restaurant on the corner of Highway 27 and Humber College Boulevard. There, they can find a variety of food options from an all-you-can-eat buffet to a menu featuring your favourites, including vegetarian alternatives.

Furthermore, students can head down to the LX building on Thursdays for LinX pub night to get their groove on. LinX has a variety of theme nights like First Pub, Marti Gras, Halloween, and St. Patty’s.

And if these haven’t satisfied you yet, hang a right down Highway 27 to Rexdale Boulevard and explore the Woodbine mall. They have a ton of stores as well as a fun fair that runs year-round and a Rainbow Cinema where you can see movies for $5 on Tuesday.

Speaking of movies, students at Humber have the opportunity to see Bollywood films at their convenience at the Bollywood movie theatre in the Albion Mall at Finch and Albion.

With all these options, you can be sure that your years at North will be memorable ones so take advantage of them and explore your campus today.

Ghosts are only the start

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter Aside from the delightful stories of haunted houses and ghouls frolicking at night, Humber ITAL’s Lakeshore campus has less heartstopping forms of entertainment for students to indulge in. The list of things to see and places to be, starting off with Sloppy Joe’s down the street on Lakeshore Boulevard for their juicy 50 cent wings and delightful atmosphere to hang out.

The Greek Texan is also worth a try, for the sheer curiosity of knowing just what the mixture of western and Mediterranean cuisine will taste like, but mostly for the fact that they do make good hearty meals.

The Blue Lagoon Sports Bar “Humber’s official hangout spot” (as stated on the banner) is also a definite rite of passage for any aspiring Lakeshore student.

Other noteworthy places are the Kabob House on Lakeshore and if nothing above tickles your fancy, do try out the perogies at the Ukranian Orthodox church. These delicious treats are rated among the best perogies in Toronto (as seen on Blog T.O.) and are served up every first Thursday of the month and best of all, these nommylicious treats cost next to nothing.

Last but not least on the list of must-sees is the Lake for which the campus is named after. Tucked away at the back of the campus and surrounded by beautiful scenery, the Lake provide a serene atmosphere and is great for quiet reflection and precious moments with loved ones.

Students have the chance to mingle and learn about different cultures at a number of annual events aimed at recognizing and celebrating diversity at Humber every year.

Last year events were held in honour of Black History Month, Aboriginal Education Month, and Taiwanese Culture Day. Many of these events are organized through the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF).

In honour of Black History Month last February, HSF hosted spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan, a Drum Café featuring

African drumming, and the internationally-known mime Etenem Oton.

To commemorate Aboriginal Education Month, North campus held a “canoe birthing” where a traditional birch bark canoe was paddled for the first time. Members of the Iron Horse and the Tall Pines tribes performed a First Nations song and dance.

Taiwaneese culture day is an event organized by international students from Taiwan in the Hospitality and Tourism program. The event teaches students about Taiwaneese customs and offers a

New space in Humber’s place

BY LAURA FIXMAN Staff Reporter This fall, Humber ITAL will look a bit different than it did in previous years. Students can expect a new pharmacy cracking its doors at North campus and the updated L building will be making its debut at Lakeshore campus.

The pharmacy will be a replacement for the one that closed its doors last summer due to the vendor expecting greater profits.

The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) will bring back a pharmacy that will offer prescriptions, overthe-counter drugs and convenience items. Executive Director of the HSF Ercole Perrone assured students this time, the pharmacy situation will be different.

“What will be different is the way this vendor operates it,” Perrone said. “He came with a good focus on student development.”

This pharmacy intends to have a relationship with the Health Centre as well as offer work placement to Pharmacy Technician students. This commitment to students is why this vendor was chosen above all others.

Renovations will be done to the space over the summer, and the new pharmacy is expected to

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The birthing of a canoe was one of the many unique culture events held last year at Humber ITAL campuses.

The L building at Lakeshore is one of many new features at Humber ITAL that will be completed in September 2011.

be up and running by the time classes start.

Lakeshore will also look a little different in this fall. Construction of the state-of-the-art L building will be complete and house several new degree programs at Humber, including Journalism and Public Relations.

Rani Dhaliwal, Humber’s Vice President of Finances and Administrative services, described the L building as four stories, with a video conferencing room, computer labs, a cafeteria, a studio and a learning commons. She

said that the design of the building is beneficial for students.

“Its central location gives students an easier access to all buildings,” Dhaliwal said. “It also allows them to engage with technology.

Dhaliwal added that the building’s design was appropriate because it’s surrounded with heritage buildings.

With that in mind, renovations are constantly going on at Humber, so every year students can expect to see something new.

HSF: A job that works for you

BY LAURA FIXMAN Staff Reporter

Orangeville has it all

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BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter Humber ITAL’s Orangeville campus offers students a wide range of activities in a unique setting. According to Orangeville’s Campus Director Joe Andrews, there’s always something different for students to check out.

“It’s a smaller community, but we give students the same kind of support and services they get at the larger campuses.”

Orangeville is located in the Alder Street Recreation Centre, which means a variety of facilities are conveniently located nearby.

Some of the amenities include an Olympic size swimming pool, a wave pool, two hockey rinks, a skateboard park, soccer pitches, baseball diamonds and trails.

After working up an appetite, students can grab a bite at Hoagies, a sports-bar style restaurant on campus. Students are also free to bring their own food, or just enjoy the atmosphere because Hoagies acts as a campus cafeteria. When students want to cut loose, they head across the street to Wild Wing. Andrews said this has been Orangeville campus’ unofficial pub since its opening.

Not far from campus are a number of attractions. The Argricultural Fairgrounds hosts various conventions and exhibitions such as antique car shows, while Island Lake is a popular destination for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

Orangeville campus is sure to keep students occupied with its one of a kind setting and wealth of activities.

chance to try some traditional cuisine.

Students can also learn about different cultures simply by meeting other students. According to Humber ITAL’s International Centre, there are currently 1,250 students at Humber who have come from more than 88 countries around the world.

Because of Humber’s high rate of culture-based initiaitves, one international student said her transition was seamless. Ai Fukumoto arrived from Japan almost three years ago and is now in her third semester of Business Management. Fukumoto said she couldn’t give enough praise to Humber ITAL for welcoming her.

“The International Centre has done so much. They have really helped me feel at home,” Fukumoto said.

Human Rights and Diversity Advisor Njeri-Damali Campbell said they want everyone to feel welcome at Humber.

“We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment. The students, faculty, and staff are not homogenous. We come from a variety of cultures which should be recognized.”

Customer Service Representatives have fun giving students information about the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF)

Starting a new school year can be financially draining, and balancing school work and a job can be equally strenuous. Oncampus employment can be a way to balance working and going to class, while at the same time, becoming a part of the Humber ITAL community.

The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) is one of the many departments hiring students for Fall 2011. To be eligible for HSF

part-time jobs, students need to be approved for Work Study at the Career Centre in room H107 (North) or room H202 (Lakeshore). Eligible candidates also need to be full-time students.

HSF Services Director Sieu Moi Ly said that for students looking for administration and business experience, HSF is a good fit to start expanding their resume.

Available jobs include Events Assistants, Promotion Assistants, Postin Clerks, Banner Designers, Reporters for the Humberlife paper Graphic Designers, and Customer Service Representatives.

One benefit of working specifically with events, according to HSF Programming Director Lindsey Maedel, is the sense of community students get from working so closely together.

“We treat students like family here,” Maedel said. “They know they can come to me with anything, even if it’s not work related.”

Alex Morinello, a Customer Service Representative said answering student questions at the front desk is a part of why she loves her job.

“I just really like the people here,” Morinello said. “It’s fun and there’s also always someone to talk to.”

Students interested in joining the HSF team can drop by the HSF Office in KX202 at North, and K204 at Lakeshore or check out the website at humberlife.com.

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The Culinary Arts Clubs holds events such as fruit carving workshops, where everyday fruit becomes beautiful eats.

No matter what you’re interested in, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) funds a wide variety of clubs that will let you pursue your passion with others on campus. And if there isn’t anything that tickles your fancy, they will help you start your own club.

One of the active clubs on campus is the Humber Culinary Arts Club. This is one of the larger clubs with over 60 students attending each of its meetings, and it’s not hard to understand why.

“Everyone has a passion for food, everyone can relate to

food,” Club President Candice Ekonomakos said.

The club is open to all culinary enthusiasts, and holds events such as fruit carving workshops, gastronomy demonstrations and trips to local farms that include a lunch of nearby produce. In the future, they have plans for sugar pulling competitions and their own version of the Iron Chef.

After all that food, some exercise is in order, so you might want to check out the Humber Dance Company.

They run dance classes and have a group of committed members that train and attend dance competitions.

“It’s an open dance class for students with any level of experience,” Club President Brittney Cascioli said.

The classes are tentatively scheduled to be held on Wednesdays at Lakeshore campus and Thursdays at North campus.

Each class focuses on a different style of dance and are one hour long.

Furthermore, school is about more than books and teachers’ dirty looks. There are many opportunities to make friends and have a great time too!

Students can check www.humberlife.com for a full listing of what’s available on campus, when and where to find it. If they don’t find anything on campus that peaks their interest, then the process is easy to start their own.

Club sanctionings will be happening each semester at HSF, where clubs that are new and looking for funding can gather to discuss their ideas. Students should come with a full idea of what they want to do and how they would use the funding.

Think you might have an an idea? Come down to your nearest HSF office (KX202 North, or K204 Lakeshore) to learn more on getting started.

Blogger, interpreter or a chef?

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Experiencing courses like “Exploring the World of Wine and Spirits” is part of the Certified Master Chef Certificate.

With a new year comes new programs at Humber ITAL. Humber does this to keep up with the constant shifting of the job market and to make sure students have an edge in their fields.

This year, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved 17 new programs at Humber, including: Blogging Platforms and a Content Management Systems, Language Interpreter Training and Certified Master Chef (CMC), just to name a few.

The Blogging Platforms and a Content Management Systems Certificate program teaches stu-

dents how to use blogging programs to update, manage and customize their personal blogs.

This skill will also come in handy within the web design industry as there is a growing demand for experienced bloggers.

For bilingual students interested in becoming language interpreters, the Language Interpreter Training Certificate program is newly available. Continuing Education Manager for Liberal Arts and Science Paul Ward, is highly informed on this program and explained what type of job students will gain after its completion.

“You can start doing language interpreting for six government bodies like the court system,” Ward said.

Within this program, students learn a number of different skills and can become certified in up to 65 different languages. The course takes six months to complete.

For students interested in gaining the highest attainable chef certificate in the country, checking out Humber’s new Certified Master Chef (CMC) Certificate program is the route to go.

“This program is for industry certified chefs who have a minimum of two years certification and ten years of experience as chefs,” Culinary Professor Rudi Fischbacher said.

In this program, students not only gain experience in food design, management and product knowledge, but they’ll also get to enjoy courses like Exploring the World of Wine and Spirits, and Food Styling and Presentation.

Even more conveniently, most of the program is online.

As you can see, there’s something for everyone at Humber. Interested candidates can learn more information on these programs, and the 14 others, by visiting humber.ca and searching “new programs”.

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BY NOAH LIPSYC Staff Reporter

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More clubs than a poker table

Introducing your new executive team: Rosa Figueroa, Dan Hanna, Bryan Tran, Melissa Mendes and Bradley Watson.

Welcome to Humber ITAL! The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) is here to make sure that these next few years are some of the most exciting in your life.

The HSF is headed by five elected executives who organize extracurricular events on campus, while also voicing the opinions of students.

This year, Bryan Tran is returning for his second term as HSF President. He also previously held the position of VP Campus Life at Lakeshore. Despite this, he stresses that he is an approachable student, like any other.

“I'm just your everyday student that decided to get a little more involved at Humber, and it was the best decision I ever made here,” Tran said.

Also at North campus, Bradley Watson is the VP Administration.

He has also retaken his position with the HSF. A common theme among all of the HSF executives is their wish for students to get involved.

“I’m hoping this year, that people know who we are a lot more…[I am focusing on] how we can tell people who we are,” Watson said.

Down at Lakeshore campus, Rosa Figueroa is the VP Administration. In the past, she has worked as a Customer Service Representative for the HSF. When she takes office this summer, she is making students who speak English as a second language a priority.

“One of my main goals is to implement the translation service that I spoke about in my campaign as soon as possible,” Figueroa said.

Melissa Mendes is returning for the VP Campus Life spot at North campus. She had great success in the position last year, but this year wants to turn the focus on you, the students. When it comes to students’ wishes for events on campus, she stresses that she will make ideas into a reality.

“I’m a great listener and I don’t take no for an answer. There are always alternatives,” Mendes said. “No idea is a bad idea.”

Finally, the VP Campus Life at Lakeshore is Daniel Hanna. He has been working with the HSF Events office for two years, and also has experience entertaining in clubs and on radio stations. He hopes to encourage the success of active clubs at Lakeshore campus.

“If a club is actively growing, I want to be able to give them more funding and more perks for going out there and getting it bigger,” Hanna said.

Your executives are out there to serve you. Whether it’s an event on campus, or an issue with the way the school is run, pay a visit to you HSF office at KX202 at North campus and K204 at Lakeshore campus and make your voice heard.

HSF services help promote and provide for Humber

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HSF’s games room is one of the many services provided to enrich the student experience at Humber.

Sometimes the life of a student can get pretty tough; being strapped for cash, having trouble finding a job and feeling run down

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are just a few things that can bum the average student out.

However, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) offers a

number of services to help solve these problems while making sure that students have a great time at Humber ITAL. Their core services include a comprehensive Health and Dental plan, Used Book Market, Food Program, bursaries, Games Room, study spaces, and free legal and financial advice.

HSF Services Director Sieu Moi Ly said that these services are essential because they give directly back to the students and address their concerns. They are things HSF is able to offer students that they can’t get elsewhere.

“Providing a helping hand is very important to us,” she said.

Outgoing VP Administration at Lakeshore Karlie Fisher thinks giving back to students is crucial

and that school isn’t just about learning, it’s a life experience.

HSF is going to have a summer of revamping services and looking at what can be improved.

HSF VP Administration at North Bradley Watson’s main project last year was to re-vamp the Volunteer Program, giving all the volunteers a specific role and direction to accomplish these community building goals.

“It’s the most successful that it’s been in years,” he said.

Not only that, but he said that the scholarships and bursaries from HSF are set to increase in the future, and that they are customizing the student Health and Dental plan.

“We’re working on creating options for students to tailor the insurance plan to their own needs,” he said.

Services Coordinator at Lakeshore Kimberly Daniels says that with this year’s tuition, students paid a fee of $152.35 per semester toward HSF, the biggest chunk of which goes to the Health and Dental Plan.

Ly said that without these fees, HSF wouldn’t have the resources to afford the goods and services they provide students.

“Students should recognize that although we do collect fees, we try to give more to them than what they paid for,” she said.

So, if you’re strapped for cash, check out the HSF's bursaries or Food Program; if you can't find a job, check out humberlife.com for job opportunities, and if you're feeling run down, take advantage of the Health and Dental Plan for an annual checkup.

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Students were howling along with this wolf as she looked up to the viewing screen to see herself on TV.

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Jungle Cat’s host Sara Law explained that snakes are not actually slimy and that the human hand carries more moisture.

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The star of Earth Week was none other than a five-month-old Siberian Tiger named Sasha, who Jungle Cat employees hope to mate to ensure the survival of this endangered species.

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Students gathered in the HSF Boardroom to get their downward dogs on as Earth Week continued.

A brave student eagerly jumped on stage to pet a tarantula. She said the spider felt prickly but was otherwise “cool”.

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HSF brought students together mid-earth week to plant trees outside the Humber Arboretum at North campus. Despite the weather, the tree-planting was successful.

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Wild Wild West night was a successful Frosh event. Students lined up to ride a mechanical bull and dressed up appropriately.

As one of th biggest headliners seen yet, Lights took to the stage with her hit songs and signature Quitar, as fans of her music sung along.

Students soaked in the Toronto skyline on the HSF Boat Cruise, a popular destination event involving a sunset boat ride and drinks aboard a private ship.

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Kardinal Offishal was a crowd pleaser, making the “students body bounce” at last years Frosh Week.

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Marianas Trench brought students to their feet with their Frosh Week performance.

The Foam Party was a great way for students to end their summer and welcome in a new school year. Music pumped alongside the bubbles as students got down in the HSF Amphitheatre. All Frosh events were hosted by the Humber Students’ Federation as a way to kick off the start of a new school year.

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Too many awards to mention

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Bennett is one of the best saxophonists under 21 in the world and has won numerous awards and scholorships.

This bag o’ fun can certainly taste the rainbow at last years HSF Halloween Party at Lakeshore. Skittles are our LIFE OF THE PARTY!

Eli Bennett’s passion for jazz started early in his life. But he can still clearly recall the moment the music took hold. At the age of 12, Bennett’s father introduced him to the saxophone.

“My dad sat me down and played a record of Michael Brecker, an amazing tenor saxophonist. It was a solo. I fell in love with that sound.”

Bennett took up the tenor saxophone and immediately showed talent. By age 14, Bennett was playing professionally. At 15, he was recognized by Musicfest as the best high school saxophonist in Canada. He has since racked up too many awards to mention, both for his perform-

ances and original compositions.

This year, Bennett completed the Bachelor of Applied Music program at Humber School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) and has a promising future ahead.

Bennett said some highlights of his career so far include obtaining the Oscar Peterson Prize and the International Yamaha Young Performing Artists Award (YYPA). The Oscar Peterson Prize is the highest award given by Humber to any enrolled student and includes a $5,000 honorarium. The YYPA was given to Bennett in 2008 for being the best saxophonist in the world, under the age of 21. Bennett is the first

Canadian to receive the prestigious award, which began in 1989.

Bennett was also awarded several scholarships which fully covered his education at Humber.

He said the program was great because it combines hands on and theoretical courses.

“We had both kinds of classes, so I had some written exams and some exams where you have to stand up and perform a solo, or an instructor calls out pieces and you have to identify and play them.”

For students that are just starting out their programs, Bennett shared his secret to success.

“Focus on your studies. Don’t party too hard. Practice all you can, and then practice more.

Don’t cram for exams, leave yourself some time to prepare and you’ll be fine. “ The Vancouver native went home this summer, with plans to return to Toronto in the fall to promote his first CD and start touring. Watch for Bennett to become a well-known name on the jazz scene. Audio and video clips of his performances are available on his website www.elibennett.com.

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Name: Shannon Macdonald

This girl won’t take bull from anyone. For grabbing life by the horns, she is our LIFE OF THE PARTY!

Program: Creative Advertising Where do you get your inspiration?

From stuff on the internet and different bands that I listen to. I like post-punk and alternative music.

Where do you shop?

Everywhere’s fair game. H&M, Detox, pretty much anywhere. I’ll go in and if I like anything, I’ll grab it.

Do you have any specific style icons you emulate?

I admire Debbie Harry from Blondie (of course), and I also like Allison Mosshart from The Kills.

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What inspired today’s outfit?

Oh, I dunno. The weather was crappy, so I thought I’d dress a bit dark.

Where did you buy the outfit you’re wearing?

I got my boots from Town Shoes, my jacket from Danier Leather, the shrug from Sirens, the tank top from H&M, the skirt and necklace from Forever21, the rings from Detox and thrift stores.

Tony Lee the hypnotist certainly got to these four very willing participants. They (and their snores) are our LIFE OF THE PARTY!

Words and advice from your HSF President

Every complaint is a request in disguise.

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:

Molly Claire Ratcliffe

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Wrapping up a year of baskets

As a rookie, Watts’ hard work during practices has inspired her teammates to work even harder on the court.

From a rookie, to a seasoned member of the team, first-year Fitness and Health Promotion student Phylicia Watts has enjoyed every minute of her time on the Women’s Varsity Basketball team.

Watts started playing in a league when she was a kid and really liked it, so joining the team when she got to Humber ITAL seemed like a natural fit.

“I talked with the coach last summer before I started Humber, which is also when I started joining practices,” Watts said.

As a new player on the team, Watts feels that she learned a lot from her more experienced teammates.

“I learned that you need to be organized,” she said. “You need to balance your school work and your social life.”

In practices, she often challenges the more experienced players, who enjoy competing with her. The captain of the team Maria Suriani, feels that Watts is a valuable member of the team because of the challenge it bring to other players.

“She always work[s] hard in practice,” Suriani said. “The other girls [don’t] want a rookie beating them.”

Watts played basketball throughout high school, which she felt was a rewarding experience. However, her experience at Humber was even more exciting.

“I never played at this high of a level and I loved it,” Watts said.

She also recognizes that her experience wouldn’t have been as good without her teammates, who she called her favorite part of

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being on the team.

“Once we learned to play together as a team, it made the experience so much better,” she explained.

The competitiveness of the entire season is what makes Watts look forward to next year.

Although the team made it to the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA) this year and placed fourth, Watts is hoping next year they go for the gold. She said that this season, she has learned what it takes to reach that goal.

“You need to have just as much motivation in basketball [as] in school,” Watts said.

Suriani said that it was the combination of motivation and dedication that makes Watts a great player.

“She always had a good attitude,” Suriani said.

Watts is looking forward to her next year on the team and program. She will continue to balance her time between her job in the Athletics Centre, her school work and her obligations to the team. However, Watts was clear about her priorities.

“I’m a student first, before anything else,” Watts admitted.

In addition to winning gold next year, Watts said she hopes to inspire new players on the team and pass down her skilled knowledge for another successful year.

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Don’t just hit the books, hit the gym

BY NOAH LIPSYC Staff Reporter Whether you like to go to the gym, go for a run or take a dip in the pool, North, Lakeshore and Orangeville campuses have a full size gym that can be used for sports.

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North campus also has the Arboretum. This large park behind the school has soccer pitches, lots of room to throw around a ball and a great view for you to take in. If you’re lucky, you might even see a deer.

Sweat your way out of the Frosh 15

Edwards-Crewe does understand that eating healthy is a more expensive route to take.

“Save up for proper meals by buying the necessities for way cheaper at grocery stores. Take a bottle of juice for example. It’s about three dollars, but if you took that same amount to No Frills, you could buy a huge gallon of juice on sale,” Crewe said.

In addition, students can also take advantage of the athletics facilities at the campuses. There are a variety of fitness classes, extramural and varsity sports to join in. If motivation is a factor, students can look into hiring a student fitness instructor.

If pizza is a necessary evil in your life, work it off by sweating off those calories at least two to three times a week.

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Students can use the workout facilities in Athletics as a way to keep away the dreaded Frosh 15.

healthy foods. When you visit someone and they are walking around the house with their shoes on, would you take your shoes off? No, because there’s no reason to,” he said. “Same with your body. If you don’t give it a reason to be healthy, it won’t.”

Another major culprit, Edwards-Crewe pointed out, is the beer. College students, while doing their share to keep the beer industry up and running, don’t realize the calorific snag of beer consumption.

“Beer has more calories than pop. The average student drinks thrice a week and up to seven beers. These are so many calories that are not being burnt off. If you must drink, avoid beer,” he said.

The Humber Community Pool is located at North campus. It is a public, indoor swimming pool right next to the school.

There’s nothing like a relaxing dip in the hot tub.

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Going off to college is a joyous occasion. Alongside the basic connotations of freedom, partying and uninhibited beer guzzling that it signifies, there are also downsides.

As students, we come to college lithesome and slender and proceed to dive into the experience with the gusto of newly released birds. A semester and several pizzas later, we take a look in the mirror and realize we’re not so lithesome anymore.

This phenomenon is known as the Freshman 15 and is no respecter of persons.

There are a number of reasons for the Freshman 15, one of the main ones being that students do not pay attention to what they eat. Fitness Instructor at Lakeshore campus Colin Edwards-Crewe had some insightful tips on what students can do to stay fit during frosh and throughout the school year.

“Watch what you eat. Students gain weight because there’s no filter. When you lived with your parents, they filtered what went on your plate. Now that you live by yourself, there’s no filter. You eat simply because it’s there,” he said.

The trick, Edwards-Crewe said, is to treat your body right so that it will in turn do its part.

“Your body knows what you need, if you live a healthy lifestyle, your body will crave

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All campuses have fullfeatured cardio and weight room. The cost of entry is included in your student fees, so you won’t have to pay a cent. North campus even offers free, clean towels, where all facilities offer free classes that range from yoga to spinning.

A new semester means new sports at Humber

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Students got a feel for what the women’s fastball team would be like at the open workout on Thursday, Apr. 14.

This semester, Humber ITAL is currently being recognized as the top school in Canada for athletics.

Not only will Humber have more sports teams than any other

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school, but it will also participate in all Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA) sport divisions.

The newest additions will be women’s fastball, and men’s and

women’s curling. These teams were chosen because of the amount of student interest expressed.

“Once we started the men’s baseball team, we got a lot of people asking why there wasn’t a women’s fastball team,” Assistant Athletics Director Jim Bialek said.

With that being said, Bialek added that having the fastball team gives the added benefit of gender equity; for every male sport there will now be a female sport.

There have been several information sessions for both fastball and curling in which students have shown their skills and expressed an interest. Bialek added that many of those interested

were already skilled in the sport, but he explained that with curling, previous skills are a little less necessary.

A wide variety of girls attended the open fastball tryouts, from current Humber students, to high school students, some coming from as far as London.

There were also talks of starting a men’s hockey team, but in early February, it was decided that Humber would wait at least another year to start a team.

“It’s something we’re still going to talk about.” Bialek said.

“There’s still a lot of student interest [at Humber].”

The OCAA requires a minimum of five teams competing to create a varsity league. It’s been

seven years since there was an OCAA varsity hockey team, but Bialek said that they will still attempt to develop both a men’s and women’s hockey program at Humber for the Fall of 2012.

Another reason a curling team was developed was because Athletics Director Doug Fox became passionate for the sport. Bialek didn’t think there’d be much interest or experience in curling, but at one of the information meetings, he was surprised by the experienced players.

The curling tryouts will take place sometime in October, and although women’s softball tryouts took place over the summer, both teams are likely to have openings in the semesters to come.

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EDITORIAL Tips for surviving Rez

1.

Don’t leave old food lying around. Chances are there are no apparitions wandering the halls coincidently named “Mom” who will pick up your crap. You’ll be known forever as the kid who wreaks of mould, and that’s not something that any amount of Febreeze can get out of your clothing.

2.

Draw the shades when changing, otherwise the parking lot below will be featuring you, yourself and your goodies as the newest drive and park flick at Humber.

3.

Eating french fries everyday is a no-no. Just because you’re taking an Introduction to Astronomy elective, does not mean you want to display those constellations via your face.

4.

Guard your Residence card with your life. It’s the equivalent to your “V-Card.” Once you’ve lost it, you can’t get it back, nor can you change who you’ve lost it to.

5.

Whatever you do, don’t enter the wrong room. Especially if it’s got a tie on the doorknob.

6.

Don’t ever blast techno at 3 a.m. and think you’ll get away with it. While you may be away from the ‘rents, it will be eight long months before you see them again. In between now and then, a lot can happen. Sleep with one eye open.

7.

Showers are for bathing only, and by bathing we mean in water! Do not use them as a toilet because you couldn’t find the stall.

8.

Don’t barf in your roommate’s shoe. While everyone likes the natural feel of squishy insoles, soiling them with last night’s beer is forbidden. Opt for their dresser instead.

9.

Do not “not” wear flip-flops in the shower. See number seven.

10. Finally, do not yell out a person’s name in bed if you don’t want the entire floor to know who you’re canoodling with.

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For many of you this will be the first time living away from home and for many more of you, this will be the first time you experience any sort of adult-like freedom. Stick to these ten tips for surviving Residence and you might just make it to receiving that fancy degree you’re paying an arm and a leg for.

Do you have a question or concern you’d like to have addressed? Having problems getting a straight answer from friends and family on a certain issue? Comfortable enough to anonymously share it with the paper and win a prize for your bravery? Then Chat with Nat is the column for you.

Written by Nat, a third-year Media Studies student at the University of Guelph-Humber (GH), Chat with Nat is a column for any student, of any year from GH or Humber ITAL. It is open to various types of questions that will be chosen on a bi-weekly basis to be answered in the upcoming Humberlife issue.

To submit a question, it’s fast and easy to do. Just send a 150 word question to chatwithnat.hsf@gmail.com and keep an eye out for your answered question in Humberlife, published every other Wednesday.

Dear Nat, My high school teachers have really freaked me out about starting college. I was told by many of them (on numerous occasions) that if I don’t change up my work ethic from being social to studious, I’ll end up drowning in my course work and flunking out. What can I do to improve my chances of succeeding? And what resources are available to me to help me succeed at Humber?

-Lazy Linole Dear Lazy Linole, Relax. Most teachers just do that to get under your skin and stir the pot. Let me tell you that although post-secondary isn’t a breeze by any means, it’s doable—that’s why Humber’s had so many successful grads in the past.

It’s true that the biggest change from high school to post-secondary is the time you invest in it; that time will either come back to support you in fortune or drop you in failure. Make sure to prioritize your work this year, but remember to balance that out with some fun too. The Humber Students’ (HSF) Federation has many initiatives around campus to keep you social and active, while the Career Centre, library and other various program advisors on campus will be your savor in reeling you back in.

Have some confidence in yourself and set reasonable goals that will encourage you to work hard.

(Remember that you are paying for this education, so make the most of it!) Staying organized with a personal agenda is also key to staying on top of everything in university or college. (Pick up your free Humber Students’ Federation student agenda at the HSF office in the beginning weeks of school!)

A balanced life will serve you well during your years at Humber, so although your social skills will thrive, always remember: a few readings a day, can keep those bad grades away!

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 Bottoms up? Fine. Hand over the keys

BY KATIE DUNCAN Editor-in-Chief

You’re driving along after a long night of frosh. The roads are quiet; few cars are visible beyond the view of your windshield. You’re friends are loaded and so is your music; you’ve had such a good time tonight.

In an instant, you’re screaming. The car is spinning out of control. The smell of the airbag grips you, and you’ll never forget the sounds of your friends screaming in the back seat. You might hope that it’s a dream, but it’s not. If you hadn’t had that last beer and decided you were

alright to drive, maybe the minivan you hit might not have careened into oncoming traffic.

According to Canadian government statistics in 2009, 1,825 students aged 19-21 died from alcohol related injuries, including motor vehicle accidents. Considering the amount of college students at Humber ITAL alone (24,000), that number isn’t large. But for every one of those students dead, equals a family that lost them, friends who miss them, and a life that won’t be lived.

Even scarier, are the amount of drivers on the road affected by drunk driving. For every student, or for that matter, person, who drinks and drives, consider the amount of people they cross paths with in their car in just one hour.

Drunk driving has the ability to affect more than just the driver, and even worse is, those people don’t get a choice about having to be on the road with you.

Frosh is upon us, LinX is open, and chances are, you’ll be celebrating the back to school fes-

tivities. That’s why it’s important to realize that there are a number of ways to keep you, your friends and your family safe.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recommends that students who are going to drink, need to find an alternative to driving home. Even walking home while intoxicated is a bad idea. For one, you might consider staying on campus with a friend. Maybe you know someone who stays in Residence, or someone with an off-campus pad.

Next, you should always plan to be with someone who won’t be drinking. The idea of a designated driver or even just a friend you trust not to drink is an old one, but it’s still around because it’s always a good idea. Keeping that in mind, you should probably never walk home alone. Frosh gets busy, and in the mayhem you don’t want your dignity to be compromised because your judgment is impaired.

If all else fails, call a cab or take the bus.

You should still plan to never do any of this

alone. As the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry, especially when you’re not in any position to defend yourself.

Lastly, no matter what the situation is, always put on a seatbelt. You would be surprised the amount of fatalities (even those from driving while under the influence) that could have been prevented if they had been wearing their seatbelts.

MADD Canada reports 69 per cent of young drivers aged 15-20 years old that get in accidents die. 80 per cent of that group are not wearing seatbelts. Just goes to show you that a seatbelt can go a long way in saving your life when your judgment can’t.

So consider it this year, whether your participating at Frosh, getting involved in Res or just going to a party here in the city. Consider doing yourself a favour, and those around you, and know when to make a judgment call. It can save your life, and others too.

Straight to the heart of the insult

Don’t sweat it, post-secondary is easy

BY LAURA FIXMAN Staff Reporter

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

As long as there have been children, there have been schoolyard bullies. As long as those bullies are around, they will keep throwing crude insults to their innocent victims. Most of the time, they think of names as harmless as “stupid head”, or “poopy pants”. However, on the schoolyard, possibly the worst insult anyone can receive is to simply be called “gay”.

Not only is that derogatory and uncreative, but as a writer, I have to say that it simply makes no sense. If gay has somehow evolved from a way to describe a sexual orientation to describe anyone simply not cool, then shouldn’t straight mean the opposite? It’s not like people who think Gerard Butler is a really cool actor would say “Wow, that Gerard Butler is soooo straight.”

It seems that gay as an insult has evolved from something that the unpopular kids were called behind their backs, to something that is shouted about everyday objects. Anything from golf, to essays, to laser tag can be called gay these days, because apparently, it has become a synonym for “stupid”. If you mean to say “stupid”, just say “stupid”. Don’t marginalize an entire group of people simply because you can’t be bothered to use a more appropriate and logical word.

It’s not just kids who do it either. People of all ages seem to be jumping on the “Let’s call everything gay” bandwagon. I recently heard a guy who had to be in his twenties say “Man, this class is so gay.” I wanted to tell them that their class couldn’t possibly be gay, as it was

more of an inanimate object or concept which doesn’t have a sexual orientation.

But I didn’t, because I didn’t know him, and also because people don’t stop doing something just because a stranger told them to. Generally, when I try to gently remind people that using gay as an insult simply doesn’t make sense, I’ve seen two reactions. Either the person apologizes, which hopefully means they’ll stop doing it, or they get defensive. Usually the defense is that it doesn’t really mean anything, or it’s no worse than saying stupid.

People may not want it to mean anything, but it does. As long as the word gay is still understood to mean homosexual, it’s an insult that will mean a lot. Some people hearing it will in fact be gay, and they will know that while it is intended to mean stupid or bad, it’s pretty much like saying that who they are is stupid or bad.

Some may say that eliminating the insult from common vocabulary is being too politically correct. While it is eliminating vocabulary that is considered offensive, which is part of what political correctness is, it’s definitely not going overboard. We don’t need a more offensive word for stupid; we have several perfectly good words that are a lot less offensive.

The derogatory nature of using gay as an insult is what angers me the most. It sends a message about what society still thinks of a group of people who are already marginalized, and it’s not a good one. It implies that being gay is something wrong when it isn’t at all.

The grammarian in me hates it too. If gay means homosexual, then it’s an adjective that can only be applied to a person, or maybe an animal. Regardless of how it is meant, I think that at the very least, the use of gay as an insult should be challenged so that people think about what it really means.

Several years ago, I was in your shoes. I had recently graduated high school, I got accepted to college, and I was ready to have a panic attack. As the first day of school got closer and closer, I wondered if I could handle it. I was terrified of flunking out.

It was something my teachers had threatened me with several times throughout high school. They said “you better learn this or you’ll have a tough time in college.” For the most part, I didn’t listen and continued to slack off.

I was sure that in college they would finally realize that I had been able to squeeze through the cracks. I kept picturing the moment when one of my college teachers would discover I was lacking some essential skill or background knowledge. They would say “sorry, you’re just not college material” or they would ask “didn’t your high school teacher explain you need to know this?”

Since then, I’ve successfully completed a three-year program at Humber ITAL, and my first year of a transfer program at the University of Guelph-Humber. During this experience, there were some stressful times, but I was never in danger of failing a class. In fact, I quickly started getting much higher grades than I ever did in high school. That’s why I want to tell you to relax, there’s nothing to worry about. In many ways, post-secondary is easier than high school.

When I applied to college, I had a vague idea that I was part of an elite few. While I knew most of my friends were going to college, I assumed that the average for all of Canada

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would be much lower. But according to Statistics Canada, between 1993 and 2001, about three in five Canadians aged 18 to 24 who were no longer in secondary school participated in some form of post-secondary. This shows that college is not reserved for only the best and brightest. Instead, most students are doing it, and it is tailored to their abilities. Basically, if you managed to graduate high school, then you have the ability to succeed in postsecondary.

But how many of these students are failing? According to the 2009-2010 key performance indicator (KPI) surveys for Humber, 61 per cent of students graduate their programs in the allotted amount of time. This sounds low, but it doesn’t really mean that 39 per cent are flunking out. I’m sure many of these students are taking time off, and maybe require only an extra semester to graduate.

The main reason college is easier than high school is the courses will motivate you. The course material will be interesting to you since you chose the program. Unlike some busywork assignments in high school, what you learn in college will help you with your career.

Also, the fact that you’re paying for your education will help keep you on track.

If in high school there was an idea that doing all the homework is “nerdy,” or answering a teacher makes you a “suck up,” get ready for that to go out the window. As people get closer to graduating and finding jobs, they take academic success more seriously. Suddenly, someone who was called a “geek” in high school will be the most popular student in the college class.

If you are scared about flunking, there’s nothing to worry about. The fact that you care enough to be afraid shows you have the motivation that’s required. On the other hand, any incoming students who are merely looking forward to partying might want to reconsider their priorities.

What’s your favourite thing about coming back to school?

BY NOAH LIPSYC Staff Reporter

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“The whole idea of having that motivation again. A lot of people take summer for granted.

School gives people a bit of balance and motivation.”

“Everything, regular life is boring. You get to learn something that you enjoy doing. Just every aspect of it.”

Patrick Younger Media Communication Second-year

Christine Mundy Fitness and Health Promotion First-year

“Back to school shopping, clothes shopping.”

Kaity Therault Media Studies First-year

“The school has that buzz about it, a renewed energy. In [working] life, that first day back is always different [from the one at school].”

Neil MacDougall Kinesiology Third-year

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Packing, moving and saving cash

Horoscopes

BY AUTUMN LADOUCEUR Staff Reporter

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter Aries

Libra

Mar 21-Apr 20

AUTUMN LADOUCEUR

You keep wondering where all the time is running to and why it feels the need to run so fast. It seems like yesterday you were without a care in the world and today you’ve got responsibilities up to your neck.

Both Financial Aid Manager Holsee Sahid and HSF Financial Director Frank Rizzi suggested students make a budget to save money during back-to-school.

With a new school year just around the corner, there are a few key things that are on all of our back-to-school to-do lists.

Shopping for school and house supplies and packing for moving day are just a few. Another list we should keep in mind is how we can do this as frugally as possible.

Recruitment Officer at Humber ITAL John Rose said that most students make a common first mistake when it comes to saving money.

“Students aren’t aware of all the sources of free money like scholarships and bursaries that are internal and external to Humber,” he said.

If students come to him with questions about saving money during the back-to-school season, he usually refers them to the Financial Aid office in D133.

When you ask Financial Aid Manager Holsee Sahid about saving money for back-toschool, the first thing she’ll do is give you Humber’s Back-To-

School Budgeting Tips sheet.

This list includes things like assessing your needs, reviewing financial resources, making a plan, thinking ahead and enjoying free events like the Humber Students’ Federations’ (HSF) Frosh Week.

Sahid had useful shopping tips for students picking up house and school supplies.

“Think of the best deals, buy in bulk and keep things for the school year. You don’t need designer clothes for school. Go to some thrift stores and garage sales,” she said.

HSF also has many options for students, like a number of scholarships and bursaries as well as free financial advice from their Financial Director Frank Rizzi.

He said to check out Walmart, Value Village and Staples in August for their back-toschool sales.

“Get handouts from family and friends and take advantage of HSF’s Used Book Market for

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buying and selling your books,” he said.

Rizzi is weary of services like Craigslist for school and house supplies, but explained that when his brother moved to school in London, he got in touch with the person moving out and bought all his furniture for cheap. He suggests students try to do the same.

“By doing this and selling all your furniture when you move out, you can definitely save money. The moving truck (at times) can cost more than the furniture you bought,“ he said.

Sahid and Rizzi both mentioned to not be afraid to ask for help, whether it’s getting used school and house supplies from friends and family or borrowing a pick-up truck.

Not only that, but they both said that one of the most important tips is to be creative in ways to save money.

Stay tuned in September when financial aid resources become available.

Sudoku

Taurus

Things are going swimmingly in your opinion, regardless of the fact that everyone else around you seems to be freaking out about heaven knows what. You don’t need to freak out, you know everything will work out.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 21

Distance is sometimes almost too hard to bear but you’re a trooper. You’ll get through it as always, a stiff upper lip and a constantly wandering mind keep you from dwelling on it.

Don’t listen to your friends about relationship problems, although they do mean well.

Cancer

Jun 22 - Jul 22

You’re stuck in love limbo. It’s not horrible, it’s not wonderful, it’s just okay. It’s like a breakfast of cereal, no particular reason why you eat it other than it’s there and it’s routine.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22

There’s a new funny person in your life and even though you refuse to admit it, you are falling for this person. Unfortunately your significant other may not be too pleased about this.

Virgo

Dear Rolley backpacks,

Apr 21- May 20

Aug 23 - Sept 22

Someone in your life is giving love a bad name right now, or so you insist. You might have to take a step back and consider if it’s you. It most likely isn’t and it’s possible that the person in question is just being a jerk. Bide your time, whatever is meant to be will be and if it doesn’t happen, it’s their loss anyway.

Does that handle grow every time you lie? Rid yourself of the wheels and you’ll finally be able to say, “Now I’m a real backpack!”

Sept 23 - Oct 23

Everything seems to be conspiring to irritate you these days. If it’s not the weather, it’s stupid friends or inconsiderate raccoons. You may or may not want to tell people what’s on your mind, keeping it in has never helped anyone.

Scorpio

Oct 24 - Nov 22

Family troubles and school stress are driving you up the proverbial wall. Probably not helping your love life either.

Breathe, just keep breathing and prioritize.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

You never have it easy in love do you? Your love life seems like it’s always a constant rerun of Romeo and Juliet.

When it’s good, it’s fantastic but when it’s bad even Shakespeare couldn’t pen a better tragedy.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 20

There are plenty of opportunities knocking at your door; you have to look beyond your perceived loss to be able to take advantage of them.

Crawl out of your shell and go dancing.

Aquarius

Jan 21 - Feb 19

You’re becoming a lot more reflective and considerate of other’s feelings (great news for all concerned). Hold on to that feeling of playing nice, you’ll need it when the summer haze descends and all you want to do is frolic in the sun like a little lamb.

Pisces

Feb 20 - Mar 20

Love is in the air, the trees, the floorboards. You’re so in love you could burst with the sheer joy of it, or at least that’s what the world sees.

Deep down you might be wanting more than what you already have and a tiny bit of you is wondering if you settled too quickly.

Sincerely, Geppetto

Another year with Humberlife With the summer days coming to an end and a new school year just around the corner, Humberlife is gearing up for a n o t h e r eventfilled year under the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF).

From Frosh to finish, Humberlife’s got your back in keeping you posted with all past and

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present activities around campus.

Built on a team of five student reporters, two editors and a layout editor, Humberlife is always busy balancing the stories you need to keep your post-secondary life informed and involved.

But before we go any further, let me give you a break down of how our team works.

Headed by an Editor-In-Chief (E.I.C), this student is responsible for overlooking the entire paper and its team, and making sure that production around the

office is smooth sailing. With that in mind, Humberlife is run like a tight ship, with a constant flow of stories being delegated by both the E.I.C and the Managing Editor, a position that keeps a close eye solidifying edits throughout each issue, to a team of diligent and committed reporters.

By being this organized, we hope to produce the best issues with the least mistakes so that we can inform our audiences rather than misinform the masses.

Humberlife is committed to

its students by bringing what matters most to the newsstand every second Wednesday. Our bi-weekly issues can be picked up around campus at each HSF location (KX202 North or K204 Lakeshore) and in newstands at all three campuses.

We look forward to kicking off another exciting year withyou and hope you say “hi” at the next event that we may be covering.

In the meantime, feel free to check out more on Humberlife newspaper by visiting our site at humberlife.com.

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