on
Sitting
program launched
Pilot
the throne
Helps international doctors re-enter medical field.
Tracy Biggar enjoys royal
treatment
Off to the races Conestoga’s varsity teams
‘Kingdom
in
of Mearth.’
Monday, September,
24,
2007
A
newsroom
learning
for
journalism students
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ont.
taking off
the
in
OCAA.
www.conestogac.on.ca/spoke
39th Year
— No. 17
Lawsuit against Ontario colleges
moving forward By CHRISTOPHER MILLS The
between Ontario col-
battle
came
leges. Elliott said that figure
from careful estimates as to how much colleges have taken from
leges and their students over the
students in allegedly illegal fees
charging
during the period of the tuition
of potentially
ancillary fees
finally
is
illegal
moving
forward.
The lawsuit
scheduled to be brought before Judge Joan Lax of the Canadian Superior Court on Oct. 5. In order to continue, it must be certified as a class action suit. Prosecuting lawyer Doug Elliott said once the case is certiis
can take up to a year to go to trial. He hopes to have it comfied,
it
pleted sooner. filed
our materi-
on the colleges, so it’s just a when we can get the responding materials back from the colleges” he said. "We're aiming for the spring. We’re hopals
question of
ing we can get a decision before another school year rolls around.” suit
“It’s purely an estimate based on information that we have available, based on the types of fees charged to college students across
was
initially
Ontario college students
by
filed
Amanda
(Andy) Hassum and Dan Roffey on June 6. The two students claim the colleges were charging stu-
money
to
fund projects
or core academic operations covis banned. Immediately after the lawsuit was filed. Training, College and Chris Minister Universities Bentley ordered all 24 Ontario colleges to stop charging such
ered by tuition
Calls
fees.
to
Bentley’s office
were answered by his assistant, who said Bentley would not comment because he was too focused on his election campaign. Hassum, currently taking a year off from the advertising program at Conestoga College,, said she noticed in her second year that she was paying more than she had
will
ECE
A
A
strongly about
it,”
person, but for
some reason
I
She said she was ed to see
it
really frustrat-
occurring
at
all
the
colleges across Ontario.
“I’m prepared to do whatever I have to. to put a stop to it,” she said. “It’s like if they’re going to mess with single mothers who are working like five jobs; these are the people you feel bad for, and that’s why I have had such sup-
The lawsuit
is
seeking
$200
million in restitution from the col-
the students
part of the
Conestoga
continued to eat and talk and just
because they have a large child-
of
have fun. “We’re
care centre in the community.
Members of the program advisory
ilar
responses.
I’m not going
“Personally,
to
much of the gain,” Hassum said. “If we do win, I’m not get-
get
little
thrilled
ing,” said
it
stopped rain-
Goranka Vukelich,
main co-ordinator of the event
the as
YWCA
The
good because you get
“It’s
talk
involved
got
to
second years,” said
the
to
Kristie Johnston, a first-year
ECE
ting
the
well as the chair of child develop-
student.
more
that
ment and education studies. The students were served ham-
class,” said Janine Furtado, a first-
$200 million. This is That’s I want to stop it. really came down to is that
burgers and hotdogs
has to stop.” the government and those rules exist
said
Elliott
made
rules
for a purpose.
“The
rules are there to protect
students from being charged
than
is
more
in
the
ECE
“This was to welcome the students and to celebrate the recipients of the awards,” said Vukelich.
The awards
said. tuition,” he for "They're trying to get around that
Elliott said a
that
were presented
memo was
sent out
By FRANCA MAIO September
is
a stressful
time for
Education regarding the legality of such fees, and it went directly
buy, parking spots to
vie for and
to the college presidents.
headaches
by
dark
Ministry
the
“Any suggestion is
were something
that they
really
to get out of
make
Vukelich and a desire for education. There were to
said
it
a
it
success.
took enthusiasm
said.
Among those invited students, faculty, staff the
were ECE and some
community.
college
committee were also
invited.
“I think it’s fabulous,”
Vukelich
good introduction and helps make them feel comfortsaid.
‘‘It’s
a
able.”
At the halfway point the dents were
student.
than hamburgers and good friends
Elliott
making
still
stu-
their
way
through the playground gates to join in the festivities.
“We’d like to give the children a big thanks for letting us use their playground,” said Vukelich.
This year no Tylenol was needed
on time. Matresky, manager of financial aid and the student
leaves students with very
Paul
awards office, said everything has gone smoothly.
He
their
some
students
said.
force
him
to
stop
charging
issue,
saying
it
worked hard
deadline, still
Jolene
Brenner,
a
third-year
OSAP
So what kind of message would
The
A
very
strong one, according to Elliott.
Continued on Page 2
a
this year.
financial aid office started
hand out loans Aug 27. Matresky said the approximate number of students at Conestoga College is 6,800 full-time students
to
said.
stantially
ing
it
so
quite sub-
we
are see-
more and more
stu-
dents getting at least
some
still
of the federal
money.”
allowed
cannot get
OSAP
make more very
it’s
unfair,”
Scheeringa said. She said she pays for school with a student loan and has a part-
job which pays for the monthly interest on the loan. She does not get financial help from time
her parents.
•Matresky said the government has increased the amount a parent
can make before they are disquali-
from receiving OSAP.
fied
He
said possibly five or six years
would have been
limit
$60,000, but
now
they increased
;
financial aid manager
"The increased
federal it
government
quite substantially, so
more students getting at least some of the federal money,” he said. "The province,
we
are seeing
unfortunately, didn't follow suit.”
Megan
Scheeringa,
because than the
limit.
think
“I
ago the
Pan/ Matresky
loans
the limit to close to $100,000.
"The big word
is
access," he said
adding, "The government
was
matter that he couldn’t discuss.
more students can receive
increased
she
her parents
“The federal government
and have handing in
comment on a legal
OSAP.
OSAP, Matresky
to
nursing student, said she did not experience any problems with
them.” Tibbits declined to
ing so
paperwork. “It has been very steady the past two and a half weeks,” Matresky
not going
is
they
said
meet their
OSAP
are
OSAE loans.
choice but to proceed with the class action,” he said. “He’s not going to stop charging (fees) little
and the government
However, the biggest caused by late
bills to pay.
with
The federal and provincial government have increased their fund-
as the loans arrived
that can’t be believed.”
the
way
and out of those, about 35-40 per
college students, with textbooks to
to
ECE
cent receive
of
2004
the
a fun
No major problems
by charging for things that are supposed to be covered by tuition by backdoor fees.”
in
year
was
Hosting the barbecue took more
playground.
ment
in
“It
community,” she
permitted by the govern-
victory in this case send?
port.”
like
feel
Hassum had sim-
both Elliott and
“He
paying these (extra fees).”'
“It’s to
hood education barbecue. Sept. 12. Through the rain the students
not be registered with the college.
felt
some games. help make
also
WVien asked if the lawsuit was purely about financial restitution,
.
real-
kind of
wind and
were donated by members of the community, the Preston Rotary Club and the YWCA, to acknowledge the second-year students’ achievements in their field.
paid.
ized ‘hey. I'm not the only one
“I
she said. “I’m not a very political
MARKO
rain did not stop the eighth annual early child-
added that Conestoga President John Tibbits has been adamant that he will not stop charging such fees, and any student who doesn’t pay them will
in first year.
students bonding together
By JENNIFER
would
victory
mean each student would be reimbursed for any illegal fees they
this
additional
lawsuit
150,000 full-timers as well as
part-timers.
cumvent a tuition freeze in province. Under the policy of
the
the
certified,
If
move forward on behalf of all Ontario college students - rough-
all it
provincial government, collecting
Kristin
ered by the lawsuit,” he said.
dents illegal ancillary fees to cirthe
the
students
(Photo by Jennifer Marko)
Renshaw, clockwise from top left, Laura Carson, Desiree Walker, Nicole Haisman, Kristie Johnston and Janine Furtado enjoy an afternoon of food, friends and fun at the eighth annual ECE barbecue on Sept. 12.
number of college and amount of time cov-
Ontario,
ly
“We’ve already
The
freeze.
a
second-
year general arts student, said even with the increased funding.
to
help
is
more Canadians
trying
attend
post-secondary school. “The province of Ontario has introduced some grants, and the government as well has
federal
some
grants,”
determined
to
he
said.
give
opportunity to everyone
"It's
an
all
equal
who may
not otherwise go to school."
Page 2
News
— SPOKE, September 24, 2007
Now
deep thoughts
“It
...with Random
Conestoga College
questions answered by
random
students
If you could be any
which
col-
leges should not be allowed to cheat
and the government sit idly by
their students,
should not be allowed to
"Secondly, the message
that
is
themselves.
When
people
in
charge
don’t do the right thing and
would you be and why?
their college bill
each
fee.
amount
when
they don't respect students’ rights, students are prepared to fight to protect their
own
Hassum
pay the
just
dates
final
through and
it
away with charging
these
Elliott
he said. “If
illegal ancillary fees.”
you
is
get a chance to ask. whether
it
s
benefit
the premier or Mr. Bentley or one of
that are
the other candidates,
them
aiding our education are illegal because they are supposed to be in
government was
are standing for office in
Cambridge area what they’re going to do about the problem of
You never go saying ‘what
"These fees
said.
in
election to ask candi-
the
‘how does
and
me?’” she
is.
start
who
election.
encourage students
to
upcoming
the
know how expensive
post-secondary this?"
and examine
you should ask
they plan to do anything
if
about
these
ancillary
illegal
fees
being charged by colleges. And it their answer is no, then you should-
with our tuition.”
rights.”
said the
They
want
"I
they're given.
"All students
while colleges cheat students.” he students are prepared to stand up for
fruit
don’t usually take the time to break
down
upcoming
fire in the
fees for so long because students
Continued from Page 1 would send a message that
said.
fruit,
restitution for fees
Students seek
wants to challenge students
to hold political candidates to the
vote for them."
n't
“Probably strawberries
able to get
be really cool to see what it’s like to be ” turned into jam
Television lab nearing completion
...
it’ll
Bv CHRISTOPHER MILLS
Michelle Rogaiski,
a
much
New first-year
broadcast journalism
The new radio and
renovations
last-minute
“A banana, because
being taken care
everyone
at least
likes
television
wing
Conestoga College is finally getting up and running. Three weeks into the school year, at
are
of, but the
still
wing
is
classroom ready.
Steve Pan co-ordinator for broad-
,
bananas.”
cast-television,
said
it
hasn’t
had
effect on the program, as 70 to 80 per cent of the work is pre-pro-
much
Chancellor Boxes, third-year
“Planning, script writing, organizing as groups; nothing has changed,” he said. "We’re on the same track in
terms of delivery of the curriculum
“A
they’re green
little,
and they
said a
into the
pack a punch.” Ziw//
Mark ies,
Derro, chair of liberal stud-
We
the condition of our
expected things to be
done by the time we got back, con-
Parr's sentiments.
“I’m excited that we have (the equipment); I’m viewing the glass as half full,” he said. "If I had the choice between waiting a couple
sidering we’re paying lab fees," she
weeks and not having the lab. wait two weeks. We have great
get back.
dents and this
is
going
I’ll
to be great for
Derro
every department
“And
uled
TV
if
we
miss three sched-
labs, that’s
And
petitive the
stu-
the school.”
said
said.
semester wasted that
is
facing challenges.
area is hampered or missmore than any other,” he said. Annelise Thompson, a third-year journalism print and broadcast student, was not as enthusiastic. ing
"All of the broadcast students I’ve
as last year.”
lime. They’re
studio.
“No one
duction.
marketing
Godkin echoed
we saw
ed when
better learning experience."
journalism co-ordinator Paul
talked to were extremely disappoint-
a
considering
field
is,
of the
fifth
we
will never
how com-
that’s a
scary
thought.”
Derro said the construction should have no bearing on the final outcome of the semester. But he was quick to
compliment the students.
“We things
wouldn’t be getting these our students weren’t work-
if
ing extremely hard,” he said. “These
things are a direct reflection of the quality of students
we have
here at
the college.”
two-week delay in getting facility was initially
new
anticipated.
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With regards to any further delays, Derro said the college recognizes that there might be some short-term pains to obtain long-term gains.
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can be really juicy or sweet or tart.”
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Parr said
it’s
ty to get all the
Tahitha Fretz,
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programs together
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SPOKE, September
2007
24,
— Page 3
Facebook takes over students’ spare time By JACKIE
ALLWOOD
1
Facebook is a new trend that is monopolizing many people’s spare network that took the Internet by storm has more than 24 million current users around the
that help
by building things
this
people use their real con-
30 days. users we count on here,”
one of her friends was in a bar when a strange person approached her and gave her a hug.
“It’s real
said Zuckerberg.
He
said roughly
knew
the
(Facebook) an inva-
There
is
lege has one for
Students can also use this group
CSI
to contact
when
in the office
up
setting
a
their
first-year
accounting student, said he likes
how you can
limit people that
add or what they
students to join.
all
Conestoga Students Inc. uses theirs to keep in contact with the students and list upcoming events.
a privacy option users
Facebook account. Shadoe O’Dell,
broadcast journalism student, said
active users in the last
it
effectively,” said Zuckerberg.
based on
is
“I just find
can select
Center that the number
the
she
sion of privacy,” said Gilmour.
nections to share information more
Facebook developers, was shown in a video on the site telling 800 students at the San Francisco Design
Mark Zuckerberg, one of
if
her from Facebook.
With that many people around the world on Facebook and how open the developer wants it to be, how do they ensure people are safe? Carrie Gilmour, a first-year
world, according to the developers.
she asked
adding they are pushing to make the world a more open place.
“We do social
When
person they said no but recognized
time.
The
0 per cent of the Canadian popucurrently uses Facebook,
lation
you
as
most of the
checks
for convenience. “If
it
Facebook also has an application that you can use to start a group. Students have started a group for people in their programs to join
nitely
while Student Services
who
in the col-
good
to have,”
is
he
For some, Facebook kill
time and for others
of staying
in
laughed and said they doubted
it.
O'Dell, while
his friends continued to laugh.
Zuckerberg said everyone has and connections, and through the connections you can come to understand your friends, acquaintances
CSI group)
(the
long time.
O'Dell said he finds Facebook has no value and could drop it at any time and not miss having it, although friends around him “It kills time,” said
O’Dell said he is not part of any group but might add the CSI group
way of communicating,
see.
staff
daily.
it
in a
their best is
it
defi-
world.
said.
is
way
a
it is
a
to
means
contact with people
they haven’t seen or talked to
“We (the developers) have always thought Facebook was a tool that everyone he
world could use,"
in the
said.
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countries, including China, Korea.
Samantha Murray, manager and student adviser
at
the international
come
office, said students
here to
receive their foundation in English
because the Conestoga Language Institute has a fantastic reputation. “If an English language student requires English upgrading or is here to learn English, they'll go
through
the
Conestoga College
Institute
DSL
program,”
she said. “There are also support services in place. Students can take
advantage of many of the support services here on campus offered through Student Services’ Learning as well.”
a first-year English as second language student from Shenzhen, China, heard about Conestoga through his cousin who a
lives in
Canada.
“He
taught
may
Murray
Conestoga
be the best college
in
sister.
He came thought
to Canada because he would be easier to learn
it
English here.
He
he
said
is
happy
“So
far so
the winter
is
When Cao
good,"
Cao
other colleges or uni-
"But
said.
finishes his
program
he would like to
this year,
come
back to Conestoga for a mechanical program. Di
Wu.
a first-year
ESL
student
from Suzhou. China, came to Conestoga to improve his English skills.
easier to study here,"
Wu
chose Conestoga." He said he likes Canada, but wishes there were more events for
said.
“So
I
because
many
in
so cold."
nice weather.
about
be
to
Canada.
international students.
mates have made his experience at Conestoga more enjoyable. Conestoga was Wei's first college of choice because he didn't know
to
different
Latin Arabia, Saudi America. Europe and Russia. Hai Hua Cao, a first-year ESL student from Guangzhou, China, heard about Conestoga through his
Wei said he loves Canada because of the friendly people and said his teachers and class-
come
students
said
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Ontario.”
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Murray said there are about two weekend activities offered a month aimed at international students. The last event was a trip to Canada’s Wonderland on Sept. 22.
.
Political parties
aid students
must
tuition average college student pays somewhere around $3,000 in of textbooks and worth $500 to $300 that to Add year. school for a paiking. Then you school supplies plus $189 to $365 for a bus pass or
An
need to factor
isn't
housing and food. All working full-time can be
to start focusing
on reducing post-second-
normal living expenses
in
who
these costs for a student
probably
like
financially crippling.
The
political parties
need
that financial burden. ary education fees in order to help students lift post-secondary attending What's more, with the number of students
education increasing, quality of learning
classroom
in the
do something about
dive, and our political leaders need to
taking a
is it.
of Students — Jen Hassum, chairperson of the Canadian Federation
Newswire Ontario, said in a Sept. 6 press release by the Canadian and unicollege (CNW) Group, "The Ontario Liberal platform fails versity students.” to the press release, last year the
According
cancelled the tuition fee freeze es that for
many
has also allowed
and replaced
it
McGuinty government with tuition fee increas-
He students are as high as 36 per cent over four yeais. of dollars of community colleges to charge hundreds which some believe
ancillary fees to students, In a Sept. 15 article in
to be illegal.
The Record McGuinty says he won’t
roll
back
an upfront tax tuition but will instead give post-secondary students credit at the start of the school year. to a Sept. 5 article in
According
The Record,
NDP party
the
said they
We
would restore tuition fees to 2003 levels, saving the average undeiUniversities graduate university student about $460 a year. College and Minister Chris Bentley said the
NDP
costs hundreds of millions of dollars
plan was unrealistic and would
in its first year,
and even more
CNW
Sept. 7
press release reports that on Aug. 29, the revised and released the salaries of Ontaiio uni-
versity presidents in the
2007 disclosure
report.
The
report
shows
that
presidents was over the average annual salary of the top 10 university
According
to the article,
Hassum
They don
said.
t
care about sky-
don t rocketing tuition fees and massive student debt because they Ontario famishare the same financial reality as the vast majority of
common
seems as though everyone has
a daily to-do
list
This year 3.650 first-year students began classes College. This
By 2009
is
600 more than
at
Conestoga
as long as their
arm Between checking messages,
or 2010. enrolment at Ontario universities
is
projected to
by an additional 46,000 students, according to a Sept. 6
grow
Group press
release.
Over
CNW
the past 17 years, the student-faculty ratio
has gone from 17-1 to 26-1, resulting in Ontario falling further behind the U.S. and other jurisdictions regarding student engagement with their professors
The
need to look
political parties really
and university
fees.
Conestoga Students students
who
at the
breakdown of college
At Conestoga College, students can opt-out ot the
$210
Inc. health plan, saving
never use the recreational
a recreation/athletics fee for
choices for the students
example?
who
facilities
Why
in ancillary fees.
need
to
Do
should be able to
use? Parking permits can cost up to $365 for a school year. That’s a
ridiculous
Two
We’ll get together soon or call
you next week
Opinion
With
all
things are for certain, the political parties need to focus on solv-
ing the financial hardships of students and students must make
their
we pack
Memories
are not
made by
ting chatting to friends ly
sit-
and fami-
real
are
made by
sharing
experiences with the people
in truth
have a barbecue or
hit the
newest
life.
many
health prob-
lems related to the stress of our
everyday
it's
life isn’t
is
if
it.
a precious and delicate
away
moment. So make
that
the time
too long to-do
on
to
list
in a
way
spend quality
time with the ones you love.
You never know,
the choice
may
not be there tomorrow. Life isn't complicated,
probably creating
health problems for you.
live
worth living
thing and can be taken
lives.
matter what your career
choice
Life
insignifi-
these are the
things that will lead you to live a
No
you care about.
work, work to
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By KERRY REED
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Conestoga College students have pay a little more this year for a four-month bus pass. to
Over 280 employers will woo prospective employees at the annu-
would be $2.50 per admission and
when
only gives the rider a 90-minute transfer before they have to pay
“College students should have to pay less for a bus pass than high
again.”
school
Suad Yassin,
have
I
students,”
Ryan
said
Randall, a first-year electrical engi-
The Grand River Transit pass $189 whereas last year the price was $185 said Linda Smith, a
arts and health option student at Conestoga College, said the col-
neering student at Conestoga. "We have to pay a lot to go to school; we should not have to pay a lot just
RIM
customer service
the largest fair of
“Bus passes increased this year because the population in the
adding it is a whole lot cheaper then driving and, is more economically friendly. High school students don’t get it any cheaper. They pay an initial $5 for photo ID and $48 a month for a bus pass, said Smith, which works out to be about the same as college students pay for two four-month
Career
costs
Fair.
The
event, which will be held at Park on Sept. 26, will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is
kind with an
its
estimated 5,000 alumni and current students attending.
held
is
partnership
in
Conestoga
College,
Laurier University,
Guelph
The event
and
with
Wilfrid
University of
University
the
of
The career
growing, there
more
and the price of everything
has gone up," said Smith. “In turn the price for bus passes
and bus
fares had to increase.”
GRT
website states a college
bus pass gives the user unlimited
on all GRT routes for the four-month period. “Any college student with a GRT student pass,” said Smith, “can use the bus as many times as they want
lot
of students don’t care,”
said Cruikshank. “But this
the
is
thinking about a job."
start
Entrance
and
is
cars on the road,
an opportunity
fair is
adviser.
time to
traffic
free to
is
alumni
who
all
have
students
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lege bus pass
reasonable
fairly
is
in
price,
assistant.
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to get here.”
According
Waterloo included
They
students’
the
but what
really don’t like
any day of the week whereas they were to pay as you go
up high school students,” said Ashley Corbett, a second-year early childhood education student at the college. “There are way too many high school kids on the bus, sometimes I can't get on
I
are
tuition.
offer unlimited use during the
The website
also states Wilfrid
Laurier University
think the price for the bus pass
is fair
full-time
stu-
in their
tuition.
Conestoga
think
“I
is
the bus picks
it
and
$50.58
are in
dents pay $41 .58 for a pass
travel
if
website,
entire school year.
terms. “I
GRT
to the
bus passes for the University of
College
should include- the price of a bus pass in the tuition.” said Kyle
think the price for the bus
reasonable.”
Mall.
a
firefighting
first-year
student at the college. “Other than that,
1
pass
is
(Photo by Sarah Jaynes)
Conestoga students wait for the 110 express bus to Conestoga at Fairview Park
Defazib,
valid
school/alumni ID card.
“Bring a few Cruikshank.
“It
resumes,”
said
generates discus-
She also suggests that stupick up the guidebook, which was available on Sept. 18. Career service employees will be at Door 3 today handing out the guidebooks or students can pick up a copy at the Student Client sion.”
dents
Get chatty chatty with your mahi mahi.
Service Building.
Because employers
of
the
number
of
Cruikshank
present,
make
suggests that students
a
list
of booths they want to visit, as they will not have time to visit them all. “Go through the guidebook,” said Cruikshank. “See
who
is
com-
choose a top 10 or 15.” She also suggests students do research on the companies they are interested in so they know what ing,
they do.
“Come up with well thought out questions (specifically ones on the industry),” she added,
and “be pre-
pared to talk about yourself.”
A bus will pick up students from Conestoga College’s Doon campus at. Door 3 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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become nurses
Foreign doctors By CHARLOTTE PRONG PARKHILL
professionals
health-care
back
into
to
get
Lois
said
field,”
their
Gaspar, chair of the nursing proEight doctors, three dentists, a
gram.
Program applicants had
pharmacist and a midwife walk
No,
not the beginning of a bad
it’s
joke.
the
It’s
track
fast
new
nursing program, a
practical
offering at
Conestoga College this year. This pilot program is the first of its
to
kind
in
give
Ontario.
health-
care professionals an opportunity
diploma instead of the two
to get a practical nursing
one year,
in
years normally required.
The
dermatologist from Nicaragua are
submit
transcripts
knowledge
relating to
health care,” said Gaspar.
Proficiency
in
English was anoth-
er requirement, because of the need to
communicate with
patients.
clinical
placements
homes
October.
in
The
begin their
fast track students will
who
students are immigrants
had a medical career in their home country - a dentist from Mexico, a family physician from Cuba and a all
pre-existing
was designed
It
foreign-educated
to
and documents. “We could compress our existing practical nursing program because the candidates had educational
their
into a lab.
nursing
in
Shore, co-ordinator of
Pauline
the English language studies pro-
gram, worked with the students for eight weeks over the summer, focusing on medical terms. She said the students are highly moti-
part of the group.
According to the website for the and Physicians of College Surgeons of Ontario, foreigntrained doctors must pass a series
vated and have an amazing spirit. “They've created a great network
of exams and do a residency before they can qualify as doctors here,
Shore said foreign-trained profes-
and there are a limited number of spots available.
“For a variety of reasons,
it’s
not
always easy for foreign-educated
within
classroom,”
the
“They bonded
she
said.
really well.”
(Photos by Charlotte Prong Parkhi,
coming to Canada for years, and the government does little to help them get into the healthsionals have been
care system. “But the need
she said.
“What could be
is
here,”
better than
Thirteen students from around the world are taking part
educated health-care professionals coming to your bedside who’s also a doctor?” Camaraderie and a sense of a nurse
to
be
humour
pilot
program
that trains foreign-
practical nurses.
work
nursing
a classroom
in
break, like
head straight for Tim Hortons.
Margaret
instructor
And when they go for many Canadians, the
Holden.
are clearly evident while
the students
with
a
in
Practical nurses, personal stories Yin Ban
William Alvarez Alvarez wants people to
more
there's
know
Colombia
to his native
“We
have
many
problems
Ban
have very good
to
we
weather, very good food, but
works
crime and
political cor-
ruption are the main reasons Alvarez decided to
move
here with his wife and five children five years ago.
While
his wife
is
going to the University of Waterloo
worked as a personal support worker in a nursing home. He also writes for Spanish language newspapers and magazines, to obtain an optometrist licence, he has
Mohammadion and
Farah
Ali Ahrari
focusing on naturopathy. “I believe cine,” he says. “That’s the best
Ahrari, an
emergency room doc-
in
holistic
medicine -
medi-
listen to the
patient.”
tor,
and Mohammadion, a dentist, husband and wife team who immigrated to Canada from Iran
ly will
are a
to live based partly
just over a year ago.
culture, children live with their par-
Canada is professional discrimination. “I know a Cuban doctor (here) who is working cleaning offices, yet some Canadians are going to Cuba to get (medical
ents until they marry,” says Ahrari.
procedures),” he says.
“It is
we
very difficult for us because
is
a different culture here,”
says Ahrari. In Iran they were very close with their extended family, but
now
it’s
just
them and
their
two
Mohammadion guage as a
barrier.
municate,
we
also
cites
lan-
"We
can’t
com-
express
our-
can’t
she says. “And also,
we
good job like we had in our country.” She says after their first year here, Ahrari wanted to go back home. “Now, all are satisfied.” “Canada may be the best country in the world for education and a good life,” adds Ahrari. “We decided to come to Canada for my can’t get a
children because
I
think there are
good opportunities.” Like proud parents
everywhere,
they
brag
a decision about where
on where she
After they graduate from the prac-
nursing program, Ahrari hopes
tical
continue her education
a dentist here. “It’s not
depends on me, how determined I can be,” she says. Between the two of them, they have over 30 years of experience, and impossible, but
it
they’d like to be able to help people.
Though difficult,
right
the adjustment has been'
they feel they
decision
“This country try,”
is
for
made
their
a very
family.
says Ahrari. “There are a
lot
in
her high school courses.
are hoping she will be eligi-
ble for a scholarship.
Mohammadion, daughter will
all
Ahrari and their
be graduating
of
cultures and they live together very friendly and lovely.”
They say their daughter believes that the government here really cares about people and their prob-
“We had we had
average
the
good coun-
lems, and gives them freedom.
They
It
“Why?
People are the same. doesn’t matter what language
a house,
we had money,
everything,”
adds
Mohammadion. “Here, we don’t have anything. But, we get something else that’s more valuable for me.”
obstetrician
in
who
her husband,
computer technology,
in
decided he wanted to
come
to
Canada.
It’s
a
fairl
easy process to emigrate from China to Canad; “They don’t care about us. It’s a big population,” say Ban.
It
was a
more
little
difficult for her.
“Becaus
they have a shortage of doctors in our hospitals, the
want
didn't
me
to leave.”
Ban is taking the becoming a nurse
fast track
program as a
practitioner, “if
I
first
step
t
have time an
energy for further study,” laughs this mother of two “I like Canadian's health care system because it very supportive.” she says. “China has a big popuk tion.
They have no chance
to take care
of every
pei
son.” In the four years that
Ban has been here, she’s bee She and her fam
able to visit family in China twice.
ly belong to a Chinese cultural society that meel every two months to share food and information. Sh
cooks
Chinese food at home, but her so Canadian food. “And like cheese!” she say: “No one eats cheese in China.” traditional
prefers
Biljana Marie
hopes of
in
demic achievement -
97 per cent
Bodies are the same. you speak.”
in
work in an emergency department again. Mohammadion may
about their oldest daughter’s acaa
Alvarez says the only discrimination he has faced
to
becoming
daughters.
selves,”
make
decides to go to university. “In our
haven’t any family here, and
there
T
around the same time, and the fami-
trained for nearly 10 years
become an
China. Then
social problems.” Social
that lead to poverty,
says,
changed.”
very good country,” says
the surgeon.
a doctov “but things
would be
I
Ban
forever,”
than guerilla warfare and cocaine. “It’s a
thought
“I
I
“If you are coming as a doctor to Canada, you have to be ready to be frustrated,” says
really
Ashraf Hazraty
Marie. She
had
10 years of experience as a physician before coming to Canada
there,” says Hazraty.
with her husband and two daughters
to
when
education of
“It
civil war broke out in the former Yugoslavia. Marie has been working as a personal support worker in a nursing home, and is glad that in this fast track program, students are being given some credit for the medical knowledge they already have. “This should have been done long ago.” She says many foreign-trained doctors are working outside the health-care system. “In Toronto, you see doctors driving cabs.” Marie points out that 40,000 people in Waterloo Region don’t have a family doctor, and waiting times in emergency rooms are unbearable. “At least we can do something. We can
help a
little bit,”
for
my
safety and the safety of
my
“We
decided
to this
country for the
my
children and the
my
life.”
He was an orthopedic surgeon in Afghanistan for 25 years before coming to Canad with his wife and six children two years ago. Hazraty has passed two of the required medica exams, but
it
will take five
more years
to get a licenc
to practice here. In the
meantime, he's happy to be the practical nursing program. “It is a good opportu nity for me to be in my field and to work in a hospi tal
she says.
high price.”
come
safety of
ii
with patients.”
Hazraty says he is happy with the Canadian militar presence in Afghanistan, though he hopes they will bi
Marie left behind a career that she wa* passionate about and worked hard to attain, but she still thinks it was worth it. “Oh definitely. That's the price I paid “It’s a
was war. The Taliban was
come home soon. “They are great people an< appreciate they are helping,” he says. “Hopefully
able to
we
kids,” she says. •
one day peace will come to our country and I will ‘.badpjo work as a, doctor." *• .«• ’
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Entertainment
SPOKE, September
— Page 9
2007
24,
Faire volunteer rules By HOLLY FEATHERSTONE While meandering through a medley of lords, maidens, squires, a madcap herald and a host of eclectic dance troupes, a particularly distinctive lady of fairness and
merrymaking included dressing communicating with the actors while in character and embracing the “chivalrous” customs of the time. Biggar’s role as queen included opening the ceremonies and knight’s tournament.
Kingdom of
This year, however, she also aided
the
the part,
roams
finery
Mearth,
the
greeting
favours to
distributing
and awestruck
attendants
the
25
royal
court
COUNSELLOR’S CORNER: Mature Students
Biggar said her involvement with
admirers.
Tracey Biggar, formally known as “Queen Charlotte of Mearth,"
and embellished bodice and speaking donning
scripting
in
actors.
a scarlet cloak, skirt
is a journey of exploration; one that stretches comfort zones and embraces diverse ways of thinking and doing. Returning to school after years of being out in the workplace or raising a family can be intimidating, exhilarating, challenging, and
Post-secondary education
the fair did not stem
from a particular interest in anachronism, though she often studies the cultural and social aspects of the period to sup-
with an assumed English accent,
plement her understanding of her
throne as “Queen Charlotte,”
presided with “King Bertram" over
fictional role.
Sept. 15.
the royal court actors at
Waterloo
Park’s 10th annual Royal Medieval Faire Sept.
15,
which lured 5,000
“Most people involved have an
certainly
interest in history, but
no
who oversees
Biggar,
promotional
four-member
the event has garnered a great deal
of continuous support from local
involved since the faire’s
no exception. Karen Lucas, artistic director and co-ordinator of the cast, said the devotion of the volunteers and actors, combined with the city and greater community’s espousal, has kept the fair an ongoing success. “The City of Waterloo has supported the fair from the first meet-
actively
inception in 1997, said earning the
exalted role of the
Queen
community of
Bertram,
Charlotte in
actors
known and
Charlotte
as
the
Pretenders, wasn’t her intention.
done quite a bit of acting, didn’t want to be queen,” said
“I’ve (but)
Biggar,
who
organizer
initially
but
helped as an
auditioned for the
on a whim. The Royal Medieval
role
Faire,
an
volunteers and she
ing
we
is
(had) with the recreation
and leisure department,” she said. “With all of the wonderful and tal-
who return year we can make
annual non-profit, volunteer-driven
ented volunteers
event, engages
after year to help us,
active
its
patrons in inter-
games and
activities remi-
niscent of the medieval era. Part of
Many mature students are apprehensive about returning to school and are concerned about how they will perform academically. Their challenges are different than those of younger Students, including but not limited to: balancing parenthood and home life with school, and
The
right:
tournament prevails
re-learning and re-developing study and research
before the royal court.
this incredible
skills.
It can take time to adjust and an
important part of that adjustment includes developing competence skills,
in
learning and study
from peers.
a willingness to utilize resources, and an openness to learn
ings for adults and children alike,
Biggar said the unique appeal of
board of directors and has been
efforts for the faire’s
Above
specialized (study) in (any) historical period.”
patrons.
knight’s
sometimes unsettling, and despite a wealth of life experience from work, home, or prior training, adults feel unsure of what is expected of them in the college environment.
by Holly Featherstone)
(Photos
Top: Tracey Biggar on the
event exist.”
With a myriad of games and mus-
Here are a few observations about mature students that might ease some of the
Biggar said the community regards
uncertainties about returning to learning:
the fair with great fondness.
“(The effect
fair) has such a magical on people. (They’ve) grown
_s
up attending the fair (and) feel it’s like coming home,” she said, recalling last year’s bestowal of “queen’s
FEEL APPREHENSIVE ABOUT RETURNING
KNOW THAT MOST ADULTS LEARNING. The truth
is,
that most adults do very well
before, and they actually enjoy
if
TO
not better than they did
it.
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Sports
— SPOKE, September 24, 2007
Cycling
is
a great way
to
go green
Sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets helps consumers reap the benefits By VANESSA BUTLER Cycling has many benefits. It is for your health, promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces the number of cars we have- on our roads thereby reducing green-
good
house gas emissions. The Ontario government is proposing a sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets for those con-
sumers interested
many
in
reaping the
Usman
idea
is
great,”
said
Valiante, director of advo-
Trade Association of Canada (BTAC).
cacy
for
the
Bicycling
motorists on the roads.”
Valiante said it is important to have the infrastructure in place in order to make people more comfortable riding a bike. This infrastructure includes dedicated bicycle lanes and secure parking as
key factors
well as the ability to take bikes on
sories will provide a direct incen-
and off of public
T would
definitely
encourage
cycling,” said Valiante.
BTAC
The
to
4
two increase the popu-
has
transportation
—
Reducing taxes
on
as
investments
by
bicycles,
safe
ments
such
they are out there. People
secure
parking
need
to
in
both bicycle
that
cycling has an important role to
govern-
and
buy and ride bicycles as
to
well
and send a strong message
play in improving health, the environment and reducing traffic congestion, said Paul Nielsen, president of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada. Bicycles have many proven benefits. A bicycle is the most energy efficient vehicle on the road. A bicycle can cover the same dis-
recreation
bicycle helmets, parts and acces-
when
have the confidence to ride their bikes and not have to worry about vehicles and other
mode of
leisure.
infrastructure feel
identified
of cycling as a
larity
tive
transit.
“People also need to
benefits of cycling.
“This tax
people a financial incentive to buy
is really going to encourage people to buy.”
“It
cycling lanes;
tance as a car, but uses zero fuel
and secure
and omits zero greenhouse gases.
hopes the tax relief on bicycles and helmets will give
Bicycling reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity
as
lots
cycle storage.
The
BTAC
Varsity By ALEX
and diabetes. Bicycling also reduces urban and rural congestion, as well as
which contributes
pollution
The
BTAC
in
www.btac.org or
in
is
on the
a well-known
professional sports. But for
the Conestoga College men’s out-
door soccer team, there was none present on Sept. 15. The Condors lost
3-1
against
perennial
league
Hawks on
rival
“We
have a good balanced team-
have responded well to our coaching strategies and if we continue on the
said
same path like our chances.” The Condors host rival Humber I
on Sept. 26. In
women’s
were off
fastball, the
to a great start,
Condors
holding a
starting lineup.
spotless 3-0 record as of Sept.
Johnstone said he was pleased with the team’s play overall.
The Condors defeated Mohawk 5-4 on Sept. and then pounded
a work
in
progress,” he said.
The Condors took
I
Seneca 4-
1
17.
1
and
1
1-6 in back-to-back
a 1-0 lead into
games.
Mohammad
on the strength of a goal by Yousufi. But a series
against
of mental mistakes lead to three
The women’s outdoor soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw against Sheridan on Sepl. 15. Renee Blanchard and Jasmine Campos scored for the Condors. The team next travels to Humber to take on the Hawks on Sept. 26.
the half
unanswered goals by the Bruins. Johnstone said he was impressed with rookie well
Andrew
as central
Sirio’s play as
defenders
Marko
Miskovic and Michael Werchola. The team heads to Humber to take
and Learning
likes his team’s chances.
Head coach Geoff Johnstone
“It’s
Life
Fleming- Peterborough. Head coach Joel Hussey said before the game he
with no holes,” he said. “The players
game, the Condors’ inexperience was on display. Sheridan had the benefit of having most of their team compiled of returning players, while the Condors had seven rookies in their
Connect
Sept. 26.
Conestoga varsity sports, the men’s rugby team suffered a tough 24-12 loss against in
powerhouse, the Sheridan Bruins. after the
CONESTOGA
toll-free
call
1-866-528-2822.
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MCNANNEY
Beginner’s luck
the national voice
is
Canada. It advocates, promotes and seeks to motivate, unit and inspire Canadians to make bicycling a primary form of transportation and recreation. For more information on the proposed tax relief or general information on cycling, go to of cycling
Elsewhere
phrase
to
smog.
The team plays next
Mohawk on
in
Hamilton
Sept. 25.
_ Entertainment
Slasher
There was no doubt
Soundclash at the Kitchener on Sept.
Screams were expected to be heard from movie theatres after the
After closing the
I
Aug. 31 release of Halloween. However, they've been silent as release
leaves
most movie-goers yawning
in their
long-awaited
horror
with
film
made
“The whole
mock
classic
director
known
better
becomes very predictable after the first few scenes. As the movie progresses to Myers in the insane asylum, it becomes unclear as to whether this movie is a horror and
Rob
the camera. After
releases such as.
horror
movie
House of
a 1,000
Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects,
1
show with
trio
their
My
couldn't resist
way back to the two more encore
their
Halloween would be one of the better of the nine that have been
overdone blood and gore that are more shocking than horrifying.
released over nearly three decades.
movie begins the plot takes you back to Michael Myers as a young deranged and slightly the
disturbed child.
It
takes the viewer
30 years ago when
to nearly
John Carpenter originally released the biggest horror film of our time.
Zombie shows
us the
The
we
all
include a few
we
nothing that
your
it
With fans yelling compliments each song the energized band constantly danced around to a mix of
cliche after cliche.
with a twist of hip-hop had the fans
is it
newest album. Street Gospels. Zaki Ibrahim and her band opened
tie
So
if
Her catchy on
up
It
you’re a hardcore fan
For
now
it
ciative
the perfect
fit
ready for Bedouin
of the audience.
“Wow, tion,”
2007 release Michael
Myers should be put
haven't seen before
seemed Zaki was
Soundclash and she was very appre-
pretty safe to say
is
music
and dancing to the
to get the fans
be answered.
that after this
is
feet
their
soulful reggae
beats.
from the '70s, you can finally put your mind at ease, your questions will
Soundclash and Zaki’s powerful
voice did not disappoint.
came
that
does
(Photo by Aaron O'Connell)
after
loose ends from the past eight ver-
know and
seat, but
fans weren’t singing along.
are
for
moments when you
in
parts”
and again and again. This 110minute movie seemed like an eternity as it dragged on and on with
sions.
film are fairly informative and even
might flinch
The atmosphere was full of energy and there wasn’t one song where the
older songs as well as songs off their
out of Halloween 9
45 minutes of the
first
Soundclash fan Tim Lalande said show.
However, if you are a sucker for a good ending, you'll love this movie because it comes again and again
The only good thing
man behind
the mask, his family and what triggered Michael Myers to become the serial killer
the “scary
acting,
effects,
just an overall great show,”
after the
Besides the boring plot and horrible
was
it
or a drama.
it
performance was
live
phenomenal, the music, the
it
almost seemed like this remake of
love.
rocks at the Element
songs.
Zombie behind
back
1
that the fans
the Night Feels
stage to perform
ninth
be somewhat of a
As
— Page
screaming of over 850 fans
the loud
as they
and hopefully final remake of Halloween was expected
The
his
When
song.
Song, the talented
seats.
to
2007
of
By SARAH JAYNES
hit
24,
Bedouin Elements in
songs
the
felt
this
SPOKE, September
AARON O’CONNELL
By
sleepy review
.
H
nets Soundclash
film
1
.
.
I
can’t believe this reac-
Zaki said following one of the
songs.
“You guys
are great, thank
in
The young Toronto-based with her backup
vocalist
of
play for 850 fans
singer/guitarist
lead
Jay
returned to the stage about halfway
Malinowski, bassist Eon Sinclair and drummer Pat Pengelly, have
through the Soundclash set to sing
toured with the legendary Vernon
along
singer,
back up vocals.
Buckley from the ’70s reggae duo, Maytones, and have played with
The show, presented by Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI), was moved to the Elements from the campus because CSI needed a bigger venue. “We know Bedouin Soundclash is a popular band that just put out an album,” CSI events programmer Lindsay Silva said. “So we held the show at the Elements to sell more
the
tickets.”
a couple of
The
you.”
to rest.
Eon Sinclair and drummer Pat Pengelly downtown Kitchener, Sept. 1 1
Bassist
three-piece band, consisting
Ben Harper
as
well
as
Damien
Marley, the son of reggae legend
Bob Marley. They formed
while
Queen’s University
in
attending
Kingston and
have already released three albums since they got together back in 2001
The
trio is
now
off to the U..S. for
shows before they take
their tour to the
UK.
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