Humber Life Summer 2012

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JEFF WIMBUSH

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

Teresa Silva, VP Administration, helped students relax for exams, signing them up for a free massage.

Many students hold part-time jobs while in school. Finding a balance can be tough, especially if the job is far away, the work is tedious or if the boss doesn’t understand the hectic schedule of a student.

But those who choose to work with the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) face none of those problems. HSF’s staff gets to work at a rewarding job, on campus, with flexible hours.

Carlos Sandoval is a thirdyear Accounting student who has worked with HSF as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) for the past two years. His duties

involve manning the front desk at North campus and the HSF Games Room, which provides pool tables for students at a low cost. Sandoval said the connections he’s made are a highlight of the job.

“I’d say for every one friend I made through my classes, I have five that I made through HSF,” Sandoval said. “We’re all students here so you really connect with your co-workers.”

Another person who has great things to say about working for HSF is Bryan Tran. This year, Tran stepped down from the position of HSF President, after the reaching maximum of two years

in office. Before he was President, Tran worked as an Events Assistant.

He said the positive experiences he had at HSF convinced him to run for HSF President. Tran said one thing he’ll never forget is coming up with challenges for the Big Brother competition, which is an HSF event based on the reality TV show. Tran encourages every student to get involved with HSF. “It’s not the end of the road if they don’t get a part time job.

Students can also volunteer, become program representatives, or start an HSF club.”

In order to apply for a job with HSF, students have to be approved for the Workstudy program through careers.humber.ca.

The requirements include being a full-time student, and being in satisfactory academic standing.

Deborah Cooper, work-study coordinator, said the main selling point for students to work on campus is they are often able to work in their chosen field.

Any students interested in employment with HSF should visit Humberlife.com/about/jobs for more information.

Get involved and make a change

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BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

HSF Volunteer Crew students lend some time picking up trash at the campus clean-up during Earth Week.

Do you want to get involved?

Do you want to meet new people and make friends? How does doing all of these things while helping others out, sound? If this is something you’re interested in, than the Humber Students’ Federation’s (HSF) Volunteer Crew is for you. With a focus on green and charity initiatives, students play a huge role in the Volunteer Crew because it’s their ideas that become realities.

Some of the initiatives that happened in the 2011-2012

school year included selling candy grams for Valentine’s Day, raising money and tokens at Toronto’s Union Station for Tokens for Change and participating in a campout and Earth Week. Proceeds from the candy grams, Tokens for Change and the campout go to a non-profit organization called Youth Without Shelter. Earth Week is the Volunteer Crew’s most popular event.

There are all sorts of green initiatives, from a campus clean-up, tree planting and Bring Your Own

Water Bottle day, to a Reuse, Recycle, Rewear Fashion Show.

Volunteering is very rewarding and your Vice Presidents of Administration at North and Lakeshore both strongly encourage students to get involved.

“With any volunteering there’s the benefit of just being able to help. You give, but you get,” VP Administration North Teresa Silva said.

Involved member of the Volunteer Crew and second-year Business Management student Jason Scully said volunteering is a benefit to any student.

“You can never have enough volunteer experience,” Scully said. “Taking the time to give back will broaden your mindset.

Not to mention the networking with other students in the school.”

Apart from building strong leadership skills, the Volunteer Crew is also a great tool to meet people.

Students interested in volunteering can drop by the HSF offices (KX202, North and K204, Lakeshore) or check out www. humberlife.com for more information and to sign up.

How exactly does the HSF work?

MEGHAN FOLEY

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

Last year’s All Candidates Forum helped students decide who they wanted to represent them in HSF.

The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) represents all three of Humber ITAL’s campuses and the University of Guelph-Humber.

HSF is the official student government on campus and provides essential services and social opportunities to make student life more fun and rewarding. It also strives to maintain a community where students can succeed at their fullest potential.

HSF runs under a memberelected executive, which include the HSF President, Vice President Campus Life at both North and Lakeshore campus and Vice President Administration North

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and Lakeshore. Its members are all full-time students at Humber North, Lakeshore and Orangeville campus, as well as Guelph-Humber students. The executives are responsible for being a voice for students and cover everything from communicating student issues to Humber or Guelph-Humber’s administration to coordinating and organizing events.

Elections take place every spring, with campaigning beginning in mid-February and the election taking place over one week at the end of March. Students vote to elect the new executive team that will represent them in the

upcoming school year.

HSF strives to advocate for students and makes sure decisions are made in their best interests.

Through HSF’s multilayered representative model, students are provided with many ways to achieve their wants and needs both on and off campus.

HSF holds values important to student life, including an accountable governance, quality within the organization, proactivity and responsibility, and collaboration and respect for students.

Working closely with the executive is the HSF Board of Directors. The Board consists of the President, VPs of Campus Life, VPs of Administration and 12 School Directors. The Board deals with internal and external issues, and authorizes and finalizes decisions affecting HSF, students and the college.

HSF is also host to Program Representatives who are elected students that represent individual programs on campus.

For more info on how to get invovled with HSF, drop by the office at KX202 North or K204 Lakeshore.

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The perfect job for a busy student

HSF’s Food Program offers a variety of non-perishable items for students with financial need.

Food for financial need

BY NATALIE QUINLAN Staff Reporter With tuition fees, textbook costs and rent on the horizon, it’s understandable that budgeting for all of life’s essentials can be tricky. However, with the aid of the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) Food Program initiative, students proving financial need can rest assured that their appetites will stay topped up, even if their bank accounts aren’t.

Open to both the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber ITAL students, HSF’s Food Program works with those who are unable to afford food on a monthly basis, and are in great need of extra assistance. Those who fit this criteria are encouraged to drop by one of HSF’s oncampus offices at either KX202 North, or K204 Lakeshore, to pick up a Food Program application. For students who are unable to make it into one of the offices, HSF has also posted a copy of the application and an additional User Agreement form that can also be found

at humberlife.com/services/ food-program. All participants using the program will remain confidential.

Once applications have been reviewed by HSF’s Services Department, eligible candidates will be contacted by email to attend an on-campus meeting, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. During this meeting, participants will individually meet with HSF’s Services Director or VP of Administration to discuss the rules, regulations and contract associated with the program.

The meeting will also provide an in-depth look behind the operations of the Food Program and what it offers specifically. Participants should expect their Food Program contracts to remain in effect beginning in September, until the end of April.

Anyone seeking more information on the Food Program and other HSF initiatives are welcome to stop by either HSF office or send in an email at info@ hsfweb.com.

Legal advice from HSF

BY JESSICA ELLIOTT Staff Reporter Whether you’re a new or returning student, you will definitely need to keep your priorities straight while trying to get back into the swing of things for this school year. If you’re a student with a financial or legal matter on your mind, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) has the perfect services for you!

If you simply need some advice on a legal issue, all you have to do is swing by HSF (KX202 North or K204 Lakeshore) and make a free appointment to see a legal advisor. HSF can help get that pestering landlord off your back, answer a question about custody and divorce issues, or even pursue your wish to sue.

The on-campus lawyer will spend approximately 15 minutes with you in a one on one meeting, and assist you in your next

legal steps if you wish to proceed with them. That can include a reference to another lawyer to represent you, legal aid or another helpful service.

If it’s finances that’s weighing you down, don’t stay in the dumps, we’ve also got a financial consultant willing to help you with any money issues a student like you may encounter. Whether it’s bursaries, the fact that you’re in more debt than you imagined, or you just need some advice on how to fatten that wallet, let HSF provide you with services to keep you satisfied.

So the next time you’re stressing out about something other than schoolwork, just remember you’ve got your student government on your side to help you out.

Buy a text, save money

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter Whoo hoo! Summer’s gone and it’s back to school and all your awesome college buddies.

Okay, it’s not really a whoo hoo thing, but look on the bright side. The upside of this is that you get to show off that tan you worked on all summer. The downside is that you’ll have a pile of textbooks to purchase for your courses and not nearly enough money. Buying them all at the bookstore seems like something that is sure to drain your bank account. Luckily, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) has a solution to all your problems. The Used Book Market is a part of HSF services and gives students the chance to buy used textbooks through HSF. All

prices are set by the students who wish to sell the textbooks and the books will be housed at the HSF office until they sell. To buy one, simply mosey on down to the HSF offices at KX202 (North) and K204 (Lakeshore) and take a look at the books on sale. The prices are a lot easier to shell out. The best part is you can always resell it when you’re done with it at the end of the semester. Plus you’d be doing a starving student like yourself a huge favour by helping them reclaim some of their money. So go to the Used Book Market and help out a fellow student. You get a textbook, they get some feeding money, and everybody wins.

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Meet your HSF Executives

North

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Emily Genitti

Ashley Martin

VP Campus Life, North

VP Administration, Lakeshore

If you had to be a fruit, which one would you be and why?

If you had to be a fruit, which one would you be and why?

“I’d probably be a blueberry... small, sometimes underestimated but then bursting with energy!”

“A Dragon Fruit - c’mon now, it’s just so pretty and exotic!”

If you had one superpower what would it be and why?

If you had one superpower what would it be and why?

“To fly because it would be so cool to be able to see the world!”

Bhalinder Bedi

“The power to remove all the hatred and selfishness from the world - there is nothing better than love and laughter!”

If you had to be a fruit, which one would you be and why?

Colin Edwards-Crewe

President

Teresa Silva

VP Administration, North If you had to be a fruit, which one would you be and why?

“Pomegranate because I have a lot to give.”

If you had one superpower what would it be and why?

“Reading people’s thoughts - I like transparency.”

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“Tomato. It has the ability to hang out and get along with fruits and vegetables, alike!”

If you had one superpower what would it be and why?

“I always wanted to fly - but ever since seeing ‘What Women Want’ - I think I would benefit more from gaining that insight into the fairer sex!”

VP Campus Life, Lakeshore

If you had to be a fruit, which one would you be and why?

“A pineapple. They appear to be hideous, but they are actually sweet and irresistible! And it looks like the profile of my head.”

If you had one superpower what would it be and why?

“Invisibility, so I could go to school without forking out the cash!” humberlife

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jessica elliot

BY JESSICA ELLIOTT Staff Reporter

Sometimes it can feel like you’re one fish in a very big sea. Clubs can be a great solution to fitting in.

Clique, niche, group, posse, gang, circle, clan…ever felt on the outside in a world full of insiders?

Don’t be scared about fitting in at Humber ITAL, because your campus is fully equipped with the perfect solution: clubs.

You don’t need to have a certain personality to fit in at school, you just have to find people with the same passion as you! The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) provides students with many club options that are always open to new members to mix up the scene.

From fellowships, music clubs, to sports enthusiasts, volunteer clubs and more, there will never be something you can’t get in on. All club members are always eager to welcome new students

to the mix, and you could be just the right ingredient to spice things up on campus.Students can get in touch with their artistic side over at North, where there is not only an Anime campus club, but an Improv club, and even a Bad Movies club. No matter what you’re interested in, HSF has a home for you.

Other clubs that students have come up with include the Gaming Club, which gathers to play various videogames and hold LAN gaming events; the HipHop Club, which focuses helping members learn hip-hop dancing; and the International Affairs Club, which discusses and raises awareness about global issues.

All HSF clubs are able to receive support ranging from funds

and equipment to promotion of their events and places to hold meetings.

Vice President of Campus Life North, Emily Genitti knows that clubs are a very important aspect of student life, and she wants newcomers to know it.

“New students should be excited not only for the numerous clubs offered through HSF, but what they can expect from them”, Genitti said. “Joining a club is an awesome way to meet new people and branch out into something new, and hopefully expand their capabilities”.

The best thing about clubbing it up at your local campus is that if you don’t find a club that’s right for you, you can embrace your passion and create one yourself.

Kristen Zupancic, HSF Events Assistant, thinks that the creation of a club is a great accomplishment.

“Here at HSF, students have the opportunity to start clubs based on their own interests”, Zupancic said. “By doing that, they discover there are students who share that exact same passion and drive for what they love”.

To create a club at your campus, simply gather your friends, gather your interests and don’t hesitate to stop by the HSF office (KX202 North and K204 Lakeshore) or check out www. humberlife.com/clubs today!

HSF for all of your student needs

JESSICA ELLIOTT

BY JESSICA ELLIOTT Staff Reporter

Humber Students’ Federation Customer Service Reps are here to answer your questions and concerns.

Whenever your student blues start to hit hard, whether you’re confused about your health plan, want to know how to have fun on campus or simply meet your student government, turn to that bright doorway adorned Humber Students’ Federation (HSF). This is where students and school executives come together, to bring Humber students all the services and entertainment to get you through your post-secondary education. With the combination of executives, directors; promotions,

services and events teams made up of students just like yourself, HSF is on your side from day one.

Since you’re reading Humberlife newspaper, you’re on the right track, but HSF doesn’t only come in print.

Whether you need financial advice, or information on clubs and events, HSF is here to keep you up-to-date with your campus, in all sorts of ways.

The most obvious places to look for your student government‘s activities are on campus.

It’s hard to miss their posters and banners plastering the walls, so take a minute to see what you can attend, compete in or even win. On top of that, there are television screens throughout the school that have streaming videos to keep you entertained and informed on all HSF has to offer.

Have a question? Look for the people in the HSF sweaters, always willing to help guide you in the right direction or feel free to stop by the HSF office (North KX202 and Lakeshore K204), where the staff will greet you with a smile and leave you with answers.

For more information on how you can get involved with the HSF team, get advice on your biggest concerns and always be in the know, visit their website at www. humberlife.com. You can also like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/humberlife, or follow them on Twitter at @humberlife.

HSF looks forward to meeting your needs, and keeping you sane through your education. If you ever run into trouble, don’t hesitate to ask them questions, after all that’s why they’re there. So put on your participative attitude and join the HSF team; you know you want to!

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BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

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Club up your school life with HSF

Five students were voted by Humber and Guelph-Humber into HSF executive positions last March.

The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) is governed by five executives who cover two campuses and are here to help students with anything relating to student life.

This year is an interesting one for HSF, as it’s the first time in several years there has been an entirely new executive team. They consist of the HSF President, two Vice Presidents of Campus Life (North and Lakeshore) and two Vice Presidents of Administration (North and Lakeshore).

Entering the role of HSF President is Bhalinder Bedi. Bedi is a third-year Bachelor of Commerce, e-Business Marketing student at Humber ITAL. He was on Humber’s Board of Governors and was an HSF Board of Director member prior to running for President. Bedi’s overwhelmingly successful campaign ran on five objectives that he thinks are crucial to a student government.

They were facilitating student success, advocating for active HSF community involvement, leading by example, advocating for student development and engagement and enforcing transparency and accessibility.

Teresa Silva, a fourth-year Media Studies student at the University of Guelph-Humber, is your VP Administration at North and has a background with HSF. Silva worked as an Events Assistant her first year with HSF and moved up to Events Lead her second. Silva said she is dedicated to community outreach, student involvement and revamping the food program offered by HSF. Also at North campus is your VP Campus Life, Emily Genitti. Genitti is also a fourth-year

Media Studies student at GuelphHumber and says she has a passion for organizing events and driving innovation. Genitti says she is very dedicated and always follows through with her commitments. She also said campus life, to her, is all about what students want.

Ashley Martin, a fourth-year Criminal Justice student at Humber, is the new VP Administration at Lakeshore. Martin was an Events Assistant with HSF last year, and says she has always found herself wanting to advocate for students. Martin says she wants to hear what students have to say and wants each student to take advantage of the services offered by HSF. The new VP Campus Life at Lakeshore, Colin EdwardsCrewe, is ready to make this year an exciting one. Crewe said he’s hoping to create a ton of new events. He said he is hoping to try and get local venues in the area to host Campus Pub Nights and create more events with live music, dancing, comedy and food. He also hopes to implement programs that connect students in mutually beneficial programs, such as film and music, or public relations and marketing.

HSF’s new executives hold their positions from May 2012 to April 2013. They were elected in February of this year by students and worked hard over the summer to be ready to be your government on campus. Everything from running events and advocating for every campus, your student government is here to make your post-secondary life better.

New health insurance plan gives students more wiggle room

NOELLA EZE

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter

The HSF health insurance plan offers you flexible coverage and a wide range of options to suit your needs.

Are your teeth in need of an overhaul? Do you use prescribed medication? Or are you part of the lucky minority that get the flu only once in a while? Whatever your health issues, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) has

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got you covered. HSF provides you with health and dental coverage for up to 80 per cent of the total costs of your health expenses.

The HSF insurance plan is available to all full-time students

at Humber ITAL and the University of Guelph-Humber. The best part is that it is a co-insurance plan, which means that you can use your HSF insurance in conjunction with any other coverage you have. Recently, HSF improved the plan to a more flexible scheme aptly called the Flex Plan. The HSF Flex Plan allows students to customize their health and dental coverage to suit their needs. Also, starting next semester, the Flex Plan will be expanded to include coverage of birth control, in response to student requests. The plan also covers condoms. There are three options to choose from in the Flex Plan: the Balanced Plan, the Enhanced Dental Plan and the Enhanced Drug Plan.

The Balanced Plan is the

plan students are automatically enrolled into. It offers you the basic HSF insurance plan, covering 80 per cent of your costs up to a maximum of $2000 for health expenses. It also covers 100 per cent of basic dental work, 75 per cent of minor restorative work, 75 per cent of extraction and oral surgery and 10 per cent of major work (like a root canal), up to a maximum of $500.

The Enhanced Dental Plan is optimal for those who have more dental-related issues. It covers 65 per cent of costs up to a maximum of $1500 for health, 100 per cent for basic dental work, 85 per cent of minor restorative work, 85 per cent of extraction and oral surgery and 15 per cent of major work to a maximum of $800.

The Enhanced Drug Plan is

great if you have less dental issues and are in need of prescribed medications. It covers 90 per cent of your health costs up to a maximum of $4000 (maximum of $1000 for insulin supplies). It also covers 80 per cent of basic dental, 60 per cent of minor dental work, 60 per cent for extraction and oral surgery and 10 per cent of major work up to a maximum of $400.

To change your plan, go to www.wespeakstudent.com and opt-in to whichever plan suits you best. The enrollment dates will be announced shortly. If you’re still confused about a few facts, pop into the HSF office (KX202 North and K204 Lakeshore) at your campus and let ‘em break it down for you. The front desk staff is rather friendly!

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A DJ that brings in a Full House

Arts

Michael Baxter doesn’t just love DJing, he is passionate about music which is evident in his mixes.

Music is an important and very prominent aspect in society, especially to young people who express themselves through it, like second-year Media Studies student Michael Baxter.

The 20-year-old began DJing two-and-a-half years ago after being convinced by a couple of his friends that it was not difficult to get into.

“Once I started, I realized that it’s easy to be creative with it,” Baxter said. “Mixing different kinds of music gives me as a DJ complete creative control.”

Baxter has spent his time as a DJ performing at various venues from parties to weddings to a recent military event. However, he realizes that it’s a career that is difficult to make a living out of, so it’s turned into more of a hobby.

However, being a Media Studies student, his career goals still surround making his own music.

One of the toughest parts that come with being a DJ are the assumptions that most people already have about the job.

“I’ve dealt with a lot of people saying anyone can do it and

don’t get me wrong, DJing itself is not necessarily hard, but just like anything else you can learn something but that doesn’t make you good at it,” Baxter said.

Attending parties isn’t all fun and games either. “A lot of people don’t realize you have to deal with a lot of drunk people who like to spill all over the place or ask for ridiculous requests which can be pretty annoying,” Baxter said with a laugh.

It’s not hard to see that Baxter loves what he does with all that he has to put up with and the time and effort he puts into creating mixes.

“Passion is important because if you don’t love what you’re doing, then it’s not going to last. I feel like it’s like that with anything.”

Baxter says that the best part about this hobby is being able to move a crowd by the playlist he chooses himself.

“Music can be so powerful and [perceive] your message to a group of people. It’s has the ability to move a crowd.”

Baxter is a DJ who’s not in it for the money but for the love of it and with his determination he’s headed onto a path of success.

And in his eyes, success means happiness.

LIFE

THE

PARTY

This skilled dancer showed off his gravity-defying talents at HSF’s Dance Dance Revolution event.

He is our: LIFE OF THE PARTY!

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Food on campus

Styles

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

Name: Jenicka Wynne Program/Year: Radio Broadcasting, second-year Can you tell me about your hair?

“I’ve been dying my hair since I was 10-years-old. It’s always been a different colour, sometimes every week. I’d say pink is my natural hair colour!”

What’s your favourite store?

“Value Village, to be honest.

I’m cheap and don’t like to spend a lot on clothes.”

Do you shop often?

“Not too much; I usually shop every two weeks.”

What inspires your style?

“In high school, I wore a lot of black so I decided to go a different way in college. Now my thing is bright colours, all the time.”

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COURTESY

BY NAOMI LEANAGE Managing Editor

When coming into my first semester of post-secondary, living on my own, I thought I would be able to manage bringing a packed lunch to school every day. I forgot the fridge came empty and I would have to do grocery shopping on top of school and homework. So for the days I’m too lazy to pack a lunch or the days where I’ve got no food at all, I’m glad I’ve found a few lunchtime gems on campus.

I’ve mostly indulged in food at North campus, because that’s where my classes are, but I won’t forget that Humber ITAL spreads the love when it comes to feeding students. For coffee and breakfast snacks I like going to either Williams at the University of Guelph-Humber, Tim Horton’s in IE or Javajazz across from the bookstore, both at North campus. At Lakeshore, the Media Buzz in the F building is always fresh. Their savoury sweets and wraps keep students coming back at any time of the day.

When lunch rolls around, I’ve got plenty of choices. My favourites are in the Humber

Students` Federation`s (HSF) Student Centre at North. I`ll usually grab a hot plate of vegetable curry from Café Spice. They`ve also got chicken for a dollar more, but I like the thought of lunch for $4.99. It`s served with yellow rice, naan bread and delicious curry. This is not cafeteria food, this is the good stuff. I also like the burritos from Mucho Burrito, for $5.99.

The Student Centre at North also has Coyote Jack’s Grill, Booster Juice, Pizza Pizza and Mr. Sub. Students at Lakeshore will be happy to know the L-Building Eatery has these eating establishments too, as well as an Extreme Pita.

When I feel like some classic bar food like sweet potato fries and nachos, Linx in the LX building at North is my first choice.

You can expect to get a lunch for under $10 and for similar prices at the Orangeville campus, Hogeys is pretty good too.

However, what I consider to be the coolest place on campus to grab a quick bite is the hot dog stand just outside the concourse at North. I can get my wiener or sausage fix with a variety of toppings, now that`s delicious.

My mum’s home cooking’s not available, but there are definitely places on campus that will hit the spot.

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Sports

She runs, kicks and takes notes

BY MEGHAN FOLEY Staff Reporter

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& Fitness

Amy Walcott breaks a sweat in a cross country run, sporting a painted face and Humber Hawks gear.

and dedication, but Walcott encompasses all three.

“She is a very dedicated, committed, energetic and passionate athlete who strives to do the best she can and she pushes others to do the same,” Haan said.

Altogether, Walcott has won five gold medals this year. The soccer team won two gold medals, one at the indoor and one at the outdoor provincials. The Women’s Cross Country team won a gold medal at provincials and two at nationals. Walcott had the honour of representing the

province at nationals as a part of Team Ontario.

Proving herself to be a wellrounded student-athlete, Walcott was recognized for her excellence in not only athletics, but academics as well with the All-Canadian award.

“It was definitely busy being able to balance both, but I thrive on being busy,” she said.

When Walcott graduates, she hopes to work with the elderly in the areas of rehab or personal training, and with her strong work ethic, she is destined to go far.

Carrying the dream in varsity sports Humber ITAL has always been known for success in varsity sports. This past year, the Humber Hawks broke more records than they’d expected.

“We exceeded last year’s success,” Athletics Assistant Director Jim Bialek said. “In 20102011, we had our most successful year [for varsity sports]. But this year was our most successful year in history.”

The Humber Hawks had three national championships last season. One was in Men’s Golf, and two were in sports Humber has never won a title in: Women’s Cross Country and Men’s Volleyball. Humber’s Men’s Volleyball team is also the first Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) team to win national gold in 28 years.

Bialek also commented that Humber was the most successful school in the history of the OCAA by a significant amount – 17 provincial gold titles, that is.

The Humber Hawks have always been a major threat on both the OCAA and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) scenes. With a season like the last, it’s no surprise Humber Athletics is buzzing with the excitement of a new season.

Humber offers many different varsity teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, indoor soccer and rugby. They also offer co-ed

COURTESY

BY LISA MAYOR Staff Reporter

The Humber Hawks Men’s Volleyball team celebrates after winning the CCAA gold medal last season.

badminton, cross country, curling and golf. Men’s baseball and women’s fastball are also on the extensive list of Humber’s varsity athletics.

For something a little different, Humber also has the Humber Hype Dance Team and the Humber Hawks cheerleaders, which are also both co-ed teams.

Every Hawks team has summer practices and fall tryouts.

Open to all full-time Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber students, tryouts usually begin in mid to late August.

Bialek said tryouts are very competitive and progressive in nature.

“Because there are lots of people trying out, you have to be ready,” he said. “My advice to

students wanting to play varsity is to make sure you’re playing over the summer. You need to be in game shape and skill shape.”

Bialek also strongly recommends anyone interested in playing varsity sports to contact the Hawks over the summer on the athletics website at humberathletics.ca/registration.

Through contacting them, there is opportunity for students to attend summer practices to meet the coaches and practice with last year’s varsity team.

Tryouts are invitation-only after the first cuts, and Bialek said cuts get made very early on, but players are always encouraged to give the clichéd 110 per cent.

Racing for change

BY GEORGE HALIM Editor-in-Chief

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She doesn’t play on one Humber ITAL Varsity team. Firstyear Fitness and Health Promotions student Amy Walcott plays on two. This motivated and talented athlete plays for the Women’s Varsity Soccer team, as well as runs for the Co-Ed Cross Country team. Soccer has been a huge part of her life since she was five years old. Walcott played house league until she was 14, when she switched to the local rep team.

With a background containing this much experience, her place on the Varsity Soccer team was no surprise. However, despite her accomplishments in cross country this year, it’s her first time being on a team like this.

“I’ve always had such a love for soccer, and I love the team aspect of the game,” Walcott said.

“I’ve never really been one to enjoy attention just on myself. Cross country has been a challenge that way.”

Her Cross Country coach, Monique Haan, said Walcott showed raw talent at the beginning of the season. She was usually placing top three amongst the Humber athletes, switching between second and third place.

Walcott thinks making a strong athlete has less to do with skill and more to do with passion

Racism has always found a backdoor into the sports world regardless of how much we try to ignore it.

In sports there’s a lot to talk about. Baseball is a statistician’s dream and soccer is a common language sung by many alike.

The Super Bowl might as well be a stat holiday, and mixed martial-arts has trended for years.

But hidden behind the curtain of million-dollar contracts, and pro basketball players forming super-three’s, racism is unfortunately still finding a place in sports.

On Apr. 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first AfricanAmerican to play Major League Baseball (MLB). Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and faced an excessive amount of racism, verbal abuse and overall hatred towards him.

Robinson went on to win rookie of the year that season and two years later received MVP honours as well.

Although that happened before most of us were born, it’s still out there. Persistent, violent and irrevocably wrong, we’re one step away from it all the time. We’re one gesture, one misunderstanding and one ignorant statement away from crossing the line we thought had disappeared more than sixty years ago.

We’ve crossed that line.

A few weeks ago, English soccer player Fabrice Muamba collapsed during a Premier League match, halting the world for five minutes. Paramedics determined his heart was failing him, on the field. The game was ended and Muamba to this day is still recovering.

While most of us get chills, an intoxicated college student in

England decided to take to Twitter and express his feelings for the world to hear. Needless to say, that student allegedly made racial remarks about Muamba that were simply wrong. That man was arrested, and sentenced to two months in jail for his comments toward the African-American soccer player.

Not so long before that, an ESPN headliner thought it would be funny to use a slur that is used racially towards Chinese people to describe basketball sensation Jeremy Lin. That man was immediately fired and the company apologized.

Jim DePoe looks over Humber ITAL’s basketball program, and although he’s seen this numerous times on television, he’s also witnessed it with students as well.

“There’s no place for that,” Depoe said. “This is a game, and when people decide they want to take matters into their own hands, it becomes way more than that.”

The awesome thing about sports is that it releases a passion in people you wouldn’t see otherwise. The dark side of it is that people have the ability to channel that passion into something they wouldn’t normally do or say. The way an athlete approaches their game plays a major factor on how they perform.

For a professional athlete, such as Jackie Robinson, staying in a separate hotel as his team was a mental grind. But if a college athlete were to experience that today, we would be more attentive, right?

There’s more to the gym than scary machines and push-ups

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Keeping buff during the year is easy to do with the help of Humber’s Athletics centre and their staff.

Among the many things Humber ITAL offers as a college, the gymnasium ranks in the top three (behind the Tim Hortons at North campus and the lake at Lakeshore campus). Forget your vision of scary machines and nightmare personal trainers, the

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gym is an amazing place to be.

Mostly because all your fears of the things mentioned above are unnecessary.

Going to the gym is actually relaxing and a good way to destress. There’s no law that says you have to stay longer than you

need to and there is so much more to do besides attempting to put the weight machine to shame.

At Lakeshore campus, the athletic facilities include a double gymnasium, locker rooms with showers, weight and cardio rooms and a fitness studio/multipurpose room. The court options available are one main basketball court which can be converted to two for practice sessions; one main volleyball court which can also be converted to two during practice, and one indoor soccer court.

Services available at Lakeshore include the Humber Athletics therapy clinic, personal training, fitness classes and campus-recreational activities.

At North campus, the

facilities are larger because the campus is bigger and, as such, has more space. Athletic facilities available at North include locker rooms with showers and saunas, a weight room and a separate cardio room, triple gymnasium, conference room, two fitness studios and multi-purpose rooms.

The North campus also houses the Humber community pool and has a full-service spa adjacent to the athletics facility.

Weight rooms, as you may have deduced, house all the weight training equipment like the weight benches, dumbbells and barbells. Fitness studios are where the fitness classes, such as Zumba and yoga, take place.

Cardio rooms have cardiovascular training machines such as ellipticals, spin cycles and treadmills.

Membership to the Humber gym is free to all current students with a valid Humber student ID and timetable. Strict codes of conduct including rules pertaining to proper gym attire and unauthorized entry are in full effect at both campuses. Personal trainers are available to students for as little as $15 an hour.

In addition to the fitness classes offered, the Athletics department runs a series of incentive programs all year round to keep students motivated. So, on your way back from classes, be sure to drop in and pick up a timetable to figure out what works for you. Once you get into the habit of a fit lifestyle, every pizza you eat won’t pack as much guilt in the crust.

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Suffering from back-to-school blues

Editorial

NAOMI LEANAGE

5 Things We Wish We Knew As Freshman

Are you going through a rough time, or in the middle of a sticky situation? Do you need someone to give it to you straight and with no fluff? Whether it has to do with life on campus, academics, friends or romance, don’t hesitate to ask Meghan Foley for some advice. A fourth-year Media Studies student and Humberlife reporter, Meghan’s ready to listen and share her opinion and advice with Humber and Guelph-Humber students.

All types of questions are accepted and chosen questions will be published bi-weekly in Humberlife.

Those who get their questions published will win a $25 gift card. What do you have to lose?

QA Dear Socially Awkward,

The good news here (yes, there is good news) is that you’re not alone because so many other students are starting the school year not knowing anyone. Lucky for you it works to your advantage. This gives you the chance to meet other students who are going through the same transitions as you.

Dear Meg,

I’ve always found it hard to make new friends.

I’ve had the same ones since elementary school, but we’re all going to different schools this September. I like to have fun, but I usually need that extra push for me to go out anywhere, and now I’m nervous because I won’t have that anymore.

What can I do to make friends and get involved, without feeling totally out of place?

-Socially Awkward

When it comes to finding something to do, you’ll be happy to know you’ve chosen the right school. The Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) always has events planned to keep students busy, entertained and involved. Start the school year off right, and don’t miss out on Frosh Week. There will be hundreds of new students for you to chat with. So give yourself that push and start talking.

As far as conversation starters go, I’ve got you covered. You can ask classmates what they think of the program or even a specific class. Ask people how their summer went and what they did and if they’re going to any Frosh events. This is a great way to find someone to go with. But if you haven’t found anyone, don’t hesitate to go alone, once you’re there you’ll soon realize the other students aren’t so scary after all.

-Meg

Got a question for Meg? Email gitms@gmail.com with a submission no longer than 120 words Published questions will win a $25 gift card!

Whether you’re entering the halls of Humber ITAL and the University of Guelph-Humber for the first time or coming back for your final year, these tips can be of use to freshman and seniors alike.

It’s never too late to follow these ideas, and we guarantee they will help make your year even more exciting than that first essay that’s due.

1. The Freshman 15 does exist Fortunately for you, you have access to Humber’s gym and it’s free! So in between those hour long breaks from class, instead of plopping down on a couch and opening up Facebook, put on your running shoes and get a workout in!

2. You won’t use some textbooks Don’t make the mistake of purchasing all of your textbooks just because your course outline tells you to, first confirm with your professor that it will be necessary.

It will not only save you money, but also the hassle of having to resell them the following year. For those textbooks that you needed

and don’t anymore, check out HSF’s Used Book Market!

3. Jobs on campus are great Spend more time at school and get paid to do it! As a student, you’re almost always required to have a part-time job, whether it’s to pay your tuition or add to your party money. Instead of flipping burgers and folding clothes, check out the many workstudy opportunities available for you on campus. There’s a high chance you’ll actually like your job!

4. Get to know your professors and visit them during office hours When you are in need of a reference letter or simply need to discuss a grade, your friendly relationship with the professor will definitely come of use, and will avoid any awkward or intimidating conversations.

5. It’s never too early or late to build up your resume The new school year is the perfect chance to look for organizations and clubs that will not only expose you to new people, but will also boost your resume.

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1. The second letter of the sport in which Humber is the first Ontario College to win national gold in 28 years.

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2. The third letter of the first name of HSF’s new president.

3. The fifth letter of the surname of someone who said, “Joining a club is an awesome way to meet new people.”

4. The last letter of the holiday that the 2011-2012 HSF Volunteer Crew sold candy grams for.

“Have a safe and exciting school year Humber! I look forward to an energized and collaborative year ahead!”

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Working hard a must in college too

BY NAOMI LEANAGE Managing Editor

Most students are under the illusion that the importance of grades can be left behind with your high school graduation party. After all, you’ve already been accepted into postsecondary school, so what’s the point of continuing to put in your best effort? You just need to slide through these couple of years to get that piece of paper. As long as you pass, even if it’s with the bare minimum, it’s all good, right? Employers won’t be hiring you based on the amount of 80s and 90s you have.

If you nodded your head in agreement to all of the above statements and said a loud “yes” before you realized you were talking to yourself when answering the questions, well, we have a problem.

The myth that grades don’t

count in university and college are just that—a myth. They are still important and when you graduate, there is definitely a chance that your future employer may ask for a copy of your transcript.

They will hardly ever want to see a physical copy of your degree or diploma, because that tells them nothing. Your transcript, on the other hand, will not only give them a list of all the courses you’ve taken, but also reveal how well you’ve done in them. Employers will definitely not be impressed with someone who’s put in the bare minimum throughout school, managing to get by with 50s and 60s.

Keeping up good grades are even rewarded in post-secondary school, not just with a fancy certificate, but with some money to feed that starving bank account of yours. The University of GuelphHumber offers whopping $1,500 merit scholarships to students whose grades are in the top ten percentile of their program and year and who attain a minimum of 80 per cent average. Humber also offers many academic scholarships that pay off for students’ hard work during the school year.

If competing with your school is not enough of a challenge, having good grades will also come in handy when applying for national and out-of-school scholarships and bursaries. Money and recognition for your hard work should be enough motivation to keep your nose in your books.

So this year, forget about your tan, put away your fantasies about the beach, and focus on what’s ahead of you: school.

Because what you learn in postsecondary is meant to be useful to you when you graduate. You are expected to take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to the real word.

You are paying for the classes you attend, the professors who are teaching you and the homework you are assigned, so why not get the bang for your buck and do your best in school? Take advantage of all that is offered to you. Be engaged in class, not just present. Be interested in your assignments, don’t just complete them. And get to know your professors, don’t stop at their name.

If you think going to postsecondary just for the sake of it is okay, think again.

The dilemmas of the waiting room

BY GEORGE HALIM Editor-in-Chief

When I was younger, I hated seeing the doctor because I knew he was going to ruin my day, plain and simple. There was never a time when I went to the local hospital and came out thinking, “That was great!” It just doesn’t work that way. Let me interject by saying there are a few people on this planet that genuinely enjoy paying a visit to the white-coated man. Keep a distance from them, you’ll thank me later.

Over time, I’ve come to realize it wasn’t the doctor I hated, or my parents for forcing me to go, or even my uncle for convincing me the x-ray machine gave you superpowers, but instead it was the process. The whole visit is a process filled with anxiety, suspense, shifty eyes and a room filled with people in the same predicament as you.

If you think the predicament is the broken arm the guy on your

left has, you’re wrong. Or that kid in front of you who can’t stop coughing, that’s not it either. The predicament brews and worsens the longer you stay.

Every hospital has a waiting room, and although we’ve all walked in thinking we’d bypass it if it was empty, we found out we were mistaken. The hospital has a waiting room; you’re going to wait because they have one.

You walk in one afternoon and head to the kiosk. They check your health card, give you the okay that your situation is serious enough, and “tab” you with a dreaded piece of paper with a number on it. You then turn around and realize you’ve just been nestled into a pool of patients waiting for the same opportunity you are, a date with the doctor.

You sit down, grab the newspaper, and wait. You soon realize the newspaper is outdated, and the person next to you chuckles because they’ve already encoutered the same problem over an hour ago. You decide to listen to the news on the tiny television, but the volume isn’t loud enough, so you attempt practicing your lipreading skills. No dice.

After waiting for what feels

like a century, you notice no one else around you has been admitted in a while. Everyone is staring at each other, wondering who will be the next “chosen one”. The walls are grey, and the floor is more grey. People begin to fidget because they’ve been waiting so long, when finally an angel walks in with a clipboard.

Everyone’s perking up, dusting themselves off, and checking their breath, appearing to be on their best behavior for this shining moment. The nurse says a name, but no one moves. The poor sap went to the washroom! So the nurse pulls out another name from the lottery, and it’s yours.

You stand up to a wave of groans, and whispers of “I’ve been here twice as long as him,” and no one wants to make eyecontact with you, the chosen one.

Just as you enter the next room, you turn around and sneer into the mob, as if saying, “Well, I guess I’ll be off now, to a better place.” You’re proud of yourself, but then you go into a second waiting room. It’s smaller, with more people, more chosen ones.

The moral of the story is xrays don’t give you superpowers, just a headache.

Your Voice

Opinion Ageism is only for kids

BY JEFF WIMBUSH Staff Reporter

There are many differences between high school and postsecondary that become obvious to first-year students shortly after their arrival.

One is that everyone seems to be more focused on academics, because they’re working towards their chosen career, and paying a lot of money to do it. Another change is the amount of responsibility given to students, because most instructors won’t hound them for missing class.

But some differences that might take longer to notice are the wide age range in the student population and how age no longer determines which students become friends.

In my high school, socializing was divided by grade. There was some inter-grade dating, which mostly consisted of students separated by a maximum of one year. But for the most part, it was as if someone in grade nine could never relate to someone in grade ten. It probably had a lot to do with students having all their classes with people their own age.

But once you reach postsecondary, the age-hierarchy that persisted throughout high school becomes obsolete. In high school, it was easy to tell how old a student was just by looking at them. Often height was an accurate indicator of age. But in post-secondary, it’s much harder to tell. I remember in my first year at Humber ITAL, it was several months before I discovered one of my good friends was four years older than me. I thought about how unusual it was that in high school I would’ve never had the

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chance to know them.

I experienced the other side of this situation when I returned to school last year. I was 24 when I enrolled at the University of Guelph-Humber.

Sometimes when my age would come up in conversation with my fellow students, they reacted as if 24 was ancient. It got to the point where I was nervous whenever I had to explain my age to a classmate. I can’t imagine what it’s like for those who return to school at 40 or 50-years-old.

I’ve seen students in my classes look down on people who return to school later in life. It’s as if there’s a belief that school should be completed when you’re young, and that older students screwed up somehow.

But according to Statistics Canada, rising education requirements for careers are leading more adults to return to school. Although the majority of students are at the typical age (over 75 per cent of students are between 17 and 27), the gap is much wider than most imagine, with students ranging from 10 to 98-years-old.

In my first year, there was a student in his 40’s, and almost no one would speak to him. All of us first-years were sure we wouldn’t be able to relate to someone so old, so we didn’t even try.

The idea that personalities change so profoundly over time is a little ridiculous. Whenever someone is surprised at meeting a grandmother with a crass sense of humour, it’s because they expect old ladies to be quaint. But examples like that show that people often don’t change, despite expectations.

That means there’s no reason you can’t relate to someone from another age group.

Part of the benefit of postsecondary is meeting new people who have different perspectives. Don’t cheat yourself by discriminating based on age.

What advice would you give new students?

BY NATALIE QUINLAN Staff Reporter

“Join TAP, the Transition and Advising Program. I’m a TAP Mentor and help first generation students with their transition into college life.”

“Take advantage of all the services at Guelph-Humber—like the Math Help Centre, Writing Centre, 24-hour on-call librarians, and read your lectures before class.”

“Get involved in the activities that HSF puts on in the Student Centre, and use your resources, like cashing in your printing credit and working out at Athletics.”

“Go to class, do your readings and only go to pub when you have time!”

Angeline McInnes Third-year Architectural Technology, Humber

Sagar Patel Third-year Kinesiology, Guelph-Humber

Kassandra Yurgan Second-year Paralegal Education, Humber

Ryan Edwards Fourth-year Business, Guelph-Humber

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DOLLARS and Last Word $ense Stay sane with services for you

BY JESSICA ELLIOTT Staff Reporter

Horoscopes

BY NOELLA EZE Staff Reporter

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Without guidance, anyone can have trouble knowing where to spend their dough, but with services from HSF your money will be better spent.

In the most desperate of spending times, the Humber Students’ Federation (HSF) offers you services that will help you save money. Returning students beware, that loan won’t last forever, but the good news is your HSF is here.

Besides your OSAP and other government loans, the school has many services to help you save money. Textbooks are one of the biggest costs for students, and bookstores can be pricey, but there’s another way.

Programs like Rent-A-Text, and HSF’s Used Book Market are services that give students the option of getting money back for their books. Rent-A-Text is a service provided by the Humber Bookstore that allows students to rent instead of buy, saving you more than half the sales price on every book you rent. If you want to get rid of your old textbooks, then try HSF’s Used Book Market. With only a 10 per cent service charge, HSF will sell your used books at the price you want! You get the cash, and do none of the work. Stop by the HSF office, (North KX202 and Lakeshore K204) for more information on how to cash in with

your textbooks.

In a bit of a financial crunch, but have no textbooks to sell?

Your student government has many options for the struggling student to help pinch their pennies and get ahead. HSF provides financial and legal services to its student body, free of charge.

Frank Rizzi, Financial Director at North campus plays a big role behind money-saving services, and he thinks these opportunities are great for the student body.

“These services provide stability for new and returning students,” Rizzi said. “It is a lot of pressure dealing with your money problems and legal issues on top of schooling; this is an outlet for those in need.”

All you have to do is make an appointment with HSF’s legal or financial advisor and you can get all of your questions answered. Whether you’re planning on suing for that car accident, or you have a question about managing your student budget, you will be taken care of ASAP. Bursaries are another great way to save some dough, and although many students are aware what a bursary is, they don’t take

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advantage of ones HSF provides.

Each year, the HSF sets aside $150,000 towards bursaries for students in need of financial help.

The bursary amount received depends on the circumstance of the student, but it can provide tremendous relief for the most troubled academic. Preference for this amazing opportunity is given to full-time students, who will be returning in the fall and are committed to their studies! If you’re interested, fill out the application form on www.humberlife.com/bursaries and hand it in to the HSF office.

Getting a job with HSF can also help boost your bank account. From promotions, to graphic design, to events assistant, HSF has a part-time job for every interest.

Another thing, both returning and incoming students don’t often remember are the many health plans available at their doorstep. You can stop by your HSF office and pick up an information pamphlet to find out what health and dental plan works best for you, and you can even upgrade your plan for free. It’s a great way to feel safe and make your wallet a little thicker.

Sudoku

Dec 22 - Jan 20

Cancer

Jun 22 - Jul 22

Summer may be gone but keep your mood up. Enjoy the last rays of sun and take in the beautiful fall scenery. Even though school’s back in session and you miss the beach already, it’s no reason to be an evil queen. Throw off that cloak, get out there and make new friends.

A-chooo! Hey there sneezy, allergies making you feel crabbier than usual? Aww, not to worry, as long as you have your medication you’ll be fine.

Don’t let that stop you from going out and basking in the lovely weather. And if your nose tickles, let one rip!

Aquarius

Leo

Jan 21 - Feb 19

Jul 23 - Aug 22

You need more sunlight, Snow White. All those hours spent cooped up working all summer have done nothing for your complexion. You poor thing, put your hair down and go have a nice cup of tea on the patio, you’ve earned it. The lovely tan you’ll get won’t hurt either.

Well look who’s a grumpy kitty! School has resumed and all the fun stuff is gone. Plus, back to school shopping took all your hard earned summer cash away. Take a breather, sit under a tree and ignore the world. Feel better? Good. Now, go get ‘em tiger!

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Virgo

Feb 20 - Mar 20

Aug 23 - Sept 22

You’re like Prince Charming with everything you need to do this semester. Just galloping towards your goal at full speed and eliminating anything in your way with skill and efficiency. Not bad at all. Slow it down a little though, get off that horse and take a nice, relaxing stroll.

You may come off as dopey because you don’t say much, but you never miss a thing do you? You take in all that’s happening and silently formulate a plan for world domination.

You’ll own everything and erect a 10,000 foot statue of yourself to celebrate. Dopey they say? Ha!

Aries

Libra

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Beneath your façade of a ruthless huntsman, there is a heart of pure gold and once in a while it gets the better of you. It’s not a bad thing, the world needs more niceness. Plus people need to know that you’re not always the jerk you seem to be.

Taurus

Apr 21 - May 20

Sept 23 - Oct 23

It’s weird trying to make new friends in a new place right?

And it’s hard because you’re a little bashful and not a fan of the spotlight at all. Here’s a tip: don’t stare at the floor.

Just scan the room as you talk and remember that you’re awesome and everyone’s dying to be your friend!

Scorpio

Oct 24 - Nov 22

What’s up, doc? You’re quite the stabilizing figure in your gathering of friends. You always come up with practical approaches to solving problems and you manage to stay calm in chaos.

You’re a bit inflexible though.

Step out of your comfort zone; it’s not as scary as it seems.

You’re a real happy camper aren’t you? That’s what’s awesome about you. Stay happy.

Life has a pretty twisted sense of humour, like the fact that you already have a pile of assignments lined up in the first week of school. Chin up, don’t let ‘em bring you down!

Gemini

Sagittarius

May 21 -Jun 21

You’re so sleepy and you can’t understand why the world won’t let you sleep! All you want is perpetual nap time and a life that lives itself, is that really too much to ask? It isn’t, but it’s not going to happen. So get off your rump and be productive.

Nov 23 - Dec 21

When it comes to brutal honesty, you’re the magic mirror that won’t quit. You will answer the question the same way each time, unless circumstances change. You do mean well, and it’s never done in malice but do learn some tact.

Not everyone has the stomach for your untamed frankness.

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