Making music, raising money. MAKING MUSIC: Buskerfest, a United Way fundraiser, was held on campus Nov.

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1 ., Students have chance to speak for education Making music, raising money By Jason Chamberlain If you want to have a say in Ontario s educational future, (lie lime is now. The llac Review of post-secondary education is coming to (tie Oshawa campus gymnasium. The former premier will be hosting a town liall meeting on Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. tliat will give the Durham College and U01T community their say in Ontario s post-secondary future. "1 want Bob Ilac to know how special colleges are, and what college graduates do for the economy," said Bcv Balenko, cliief operating officer of Durham College. "But we need to be funded properly to ensure we maintain our quality." Funding is only one issue die review is looking at. Odiers include accessibility, quality, system design and accountability. All members of the Durham and (J01T community arc encouraged to make their voice heard. Students, especially, are encouraged to take part. "Students arc great ambassadors for the college system," said Balenko. Gary I olonsky, president of Durham College and UOIT. lias liigli expectations for the meeting. "We have one chance to speak out in such a powerful way. Your voice will really matter. We fully expect that (lie government will take the review recommendations seriously." Tills review, whcii presented to Premier Dalton McGuinty, could usher in changes tliat will shape tlie future of education in this province. "The more clearly we can convey (lie message that Durham College and UOIT are critically important to our region, the better it will be for all Ontarians," Polonsky said. For in-depth information on the review, visit MAKING MUSIC: Buskerfest, a United Way fundraiser, was held on campus Nov. 12, featuring musicians and vocalists. Andrew Shedden, left, who helped organize the event, is seen here with Kris Dickerson, manager of campus radio station The FreQ. D C grads can earn UO IT degree By Spencer McCormack College grads with an A average in any program can now go on to get a Bachelor of Commerce degree at UOIT starting this January.. UOIT recently received approval from tlie Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for a bridging course to let college grads get a Baclielor of Commerce degree. "It s the best deal in tlie system for college graduates to go on to university (if they) want to," said Judith Morctton, vice-president of academics. "It s a great tiling for students who want it," To get a college diploma, take part in tlie bridge program then get a university degree would (ake I 1/2 years, said Durham College cliief operating officer Bev Balenko. Students who completed a diploma program ill college. previously and liad an A average or students who have a university degree with a B tivcragc can lake tlie bridging program. "Before this program tlicy would have to re-do a good chunk of stuff they did in tlieir diploma in order to get into university. This program is set up so they don t have to do tliat," said Morclton. She added (hat in a somewhat dated survey done by Durham College only about five per cent of DC graduates said they would want to go on to university. Tlie program would take place in the university and would consist of five courses over one semester Statistics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Finance 1 and Finance 2.,. UOIT is awaiting approval for a Criminology and Justice bridging program for studentsof Police Foundations and Law and Security. «llalcnko said the Criminology and justice bridging pro- gram is taking longer to be accepted than anticipated. However, slic expects tlie acceptance will be coming shortly. In order to move on to die University s bacbejor of commerce degree program students must have a B average in the five bridging courses. In a recent letter to Bob Rae, wlio is leading a review of post-secondary education, tlie president of die Council of Ontario Universities, lan dark, expressed concern that Ontario colleges were moving towards becoming "feeder institutions" for universities. "Ontario does not need its colleges to serve students witli aspirations to go to university," Clark said. Balenko rebutted tliat. "All we re doing is providing people with other opportunities if mey so desire, slit^ said, "VYe re not set up to be feeders. A Durham College business gradon tlieir own is very marketable and does vcry\vell-

2 Deborah Food Teachers Food College Highest Food Environmental Chemical, CIndy Teachers Toronto Teachers Biotechnology Highest Food Toronto Highest Toronto Food Food Food Chemical Teachers Teachers Teachers National Food Journalism Business Business For Chemical Business Business Business Graphic Business Graphic Journalism For Business Environmental Print Business Business Multimedia Graphic Advertising Business Chernical Business Business Business Public ; Practical Practical Business Business Sport Computer Law Business Web Professional Computer Computer Legal Office Early Office Human Information Legal Multimedia Graphic Graphic For For For Legal Executive Animation Dental Practical Medical Professional Court Dental Entertainment Legal Computer Jan Anne Practical Legal Office Instrumentation Biomedical Mechanical Court Computer Mechtronics Mechanical Non Tool Service Mechanical Biomedical Computer Power Power Electronic Primary Mechanical Non Paramedic Automotive Mechanical Mechlronics Computer Durham Tool Mcclilronics Biomedical Industrial Mechanical Primary Electrical Firefighter Firelighter Mechanical Eleclronic Service Computer Industrial 2 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 NEWS C orporate mo ney fuels growth }y Andrea Tooze ;hronicle Staff strategic legacies on Canadian campuses, especially in Ontario, where public investment per student is lower llian anywhere else in North America." Terry Slobodian, vice-president of advancement for U01T and president of the Durham College Foundation, is In charge of raising funds for lioili institutions. Currently lie is working on (lie Campaign for llie New I), which seeks to raise $100 million for UOIT. The campaign is designed to raise money for three main areas in llie university: buildings, scholarships and bursaries, and research. So far tlie campaign lias raised approximately S33-S31 million for buildings and S()-S7 million for scholarships and bursaries, totalling slightly more llian S-10 million. All the hard work pays off in the end r» -riththe high costs of running an cdily/\/c{itional institution ami insufficient V V support from government funding here is little question as to the many benefits hat corporate donations provide. I- rom extra cash for (lie new library to bursaries and scholarships for students, corpo-- ate donations are an integral part ofpurham college and IJOI l s continued success. "Donations arc very important, whether licy are corporate, community-based, unloii- >;iscd, or come from within llie campus famiy," said Gary Polonsky, president of Durham college and U01T. " 1 lie reason is siraight-forvard: donations are the only way to liuild Once all tlie money lias been raised $(i() million will be dedicated solely to the new buildings on campus. Slobodlan explained lliat right now (lie campaign is in (lie quiet phase. This means (hat Ills ofncc is actively talking will) many people and drumming up support. Once (lie campaign readies (io to 70 per cent of its goal a formal launch will be lieid wliere die supporters and amount raised will he announced. Some may question if tlie college Is being left in (lie dust with all (lie campaign attention going towards (lie university, but Slobodian said lliat as his office works for both institutions, lie is confident tliat llie college will benefit from tlie.success of llie university s cam- paign. "Kvcn (hough It s a university campaign it ; intended for (lie benelll of the college and tin university," said Slobodian, citing the llbran as one example of growth tliat beneuts liotr student bodies. Recently the BMO Hank of Montreal madi a $1 million donation to the Oshawa campu; library. As a result (lie lobby lias beer renamed tlie HMO library foyer. While tin money is part of funds raised for llu Campaign for (lie New II, (lie aiiiioiincemen was made now, ratlier llian at die forma launch, which should occur some lime ii See Donation page 7 By Ashley Burchat Last year s top students were honoured in a scholarship ceremony on Nov. -I. It s a iniich digger event tlian the first ceremony, which occurred 30 years ago witli Just 25 awards. It s now 185 awards from numerous sources. A total of S 136,725 was handed out to deserving students. Although reluctant to give advice to already heroic students, Gary I olonsky, president of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, wlio attended the awards, offers this lo each studmi: to strive and become a S.W.A.N. (S - be a straiglit A student, \V - work liard and smart, A be - assertive and N - be nice.) "If all humankind were SWANs, we d all be well-positioned to be scholarship winners," Polonsky said. School of Career Development Moira McLachlan: Norma Camozzi Memorial Award Highest Achievemen; Germlne Francis: Optimist Club of Whitby Award Achievement: Sciences & Math; Kyle Inwood: Optimist Club of Whitby Award Emergency Services; Mackenzie MacDonald: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers Award - Highest Achievement: Math; Patricia Marchand; Optimist Club of Whitby Award Achievement; Communications; Jason Murray: Optimist Club of Whitby - Teachers Award- Pre-Technology; Soon Mi Park: Optimist Club of Whitby Award - Pre-Business/Pr^Applied Arts; Andrew Smalas: Optimist Club of Whitby Award Achievement: Math and Communications; Denfececa Weening: Optimist Club of Whiiby Award Preparation SciisolflLApDilBiLScifinceg Stephanie HIrd: Jo-Anne Boyes Memorial Award Environmental Technology II; Lara Ballle; Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology - Toronto Section Award & Drug Technology 11; Danlolle Hutcheon: Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology - Toronto Section Award & Drug Technology II; Andraa MIrsch: Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology Section Award & Drug Technology II; Laurls Oderkirk; Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology Section Award & Drug Technology II; Sonya Winkworth: Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology Section Award & Drug Technology II; Lara Ballle: National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug Technology II; Cassandra Scott: National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug, Technology II; Danlelle Hutcheon: National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug Technology - II; Laurio Oderkirk: Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug Technology - II; DImrtri Stathopoulos: National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug Technology - II; Sonya Winkworth: National Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Award Food & Drug Technology II; Lara Baille; Ontario Food Protection Association Award - Food & Drug Technology II; Jawell-Elllcott: Ontario Power Generation Award Engineering Technology I; Cassandra Scott Patheon Whitby Inc. Award & Drug Technology - II; Caroline Lee; Dr. Peter Zakarow Award Technology II; David BoyadJIan: Durham College Award Environmental Technology I; Callah Burton: Durham College Award & Drug Technology I; Adam Jobse: Durham College Award - Environmental Technology II; Lee: Durham College Award Engineering Technology II; Kathy McDonnoll; Durham College Award I; Caltlln McLelsh: Durham College Award -Biotechnology - I; Urczula Slerplnska: Durham College Award & Drug Technology 1; Cralg Thompson: Durham College Award Engineering Technology I; Jason Wlllett: Durham College Award Technology 1; Bradley Wood; Durham College Award Engineering Technology II SchogLQI-Butlnsii Lauren Moore: Auto Workers Community Credit Union Award Administration, Accounting I; lan Gillies: lan Ball Award most improved GPA Administration, Marketing - II: Richard Etftler: Bank of Montreal Award Business Administration, Operations Management II; Bethany Mawbey: BOO Dunwoody LLP Award Administration, Accounting I; Thomas Scott: CGA Ontario Award Administration, Accounting II for excellence; Joanna Faryna: Continuous Learning Scholarship Business Administration, Accounting: Amber McCabe: Durham College Alumni Association Award Administration, Marketing - II; Gonzales SllvaSteIn: Durham College Alumni Association Award Business Administration, Operations Management -.I, MIngzhu Sni; Durham College Alumni Association Award Administration, Operations Management 1; Paul Desnoyors Jr.: Deloitte & Touche Award Business Administration, Accounting II; Shauna AlUn: General Motors of Canada Award - Business Administration, Operations Management II; Brent Coros: General Motors of Canada Award Business Administration, Operations Management I; Caroline Foster: General Motois of Canada Award Business Administration, Operations Management II; Jennifer Lucas: General Motors of Canada Award Business Administration, Operations Management I; MacKanzlo Scott General Motors of Canada Award Business Administration, Operations Management I; Heather McArthur: Hubbell Canada Leadership & Education Award Business Administration, Operations Management II; Elizabeth Dunn: Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham Award Business Administration, Human Resources I; Aaron Heating: Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham Award Administration, Human Resources -. U; Victoria Wood: Madgett, Roberts, Marlowe, Jackson & Associates Award Business Administration, -Accounting - 1; Colln Richardson: Messier-Dowty Inc. Award Administration, Operations Management - II; Christopher Henry: Millwork Home Centre Award Business Administration, Marketing - I; Hoor Makkf: Dani Moss Memorial Scholarship Administration, Accounting - 11; Melissa Comer: Dr. Ronald J. Munro Memorial Award Business Administration, Human Resources II; Maria Smith: Nurse Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. Award Administration, General I: Gall Panchuk: Nadia Poropot Memorial Award Business Administration, Marketing - II; Helen Peak: Rotary Club of Oshawa Award Administration, Human Resources Karen Hopman: Schofield-Aker Insurance Award Administration, Marketing - II; Danlelle Smith: Paul Vessey Premier s Award Administration, Marketing - 1; Scan Ipsen: David Whately Memorial Award Business Administration, Human Resources II; Kristen Dove: Elliot Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Business Administration, Marketing - II; Hagop Asparian: Durham College Award Business Administration, General 1; Lisa Mantfa: Durham College Award Business Administration, Operations Management I; Klersten McDonald: Durham College Award Business Administration, General 2; Drew Strongrtharm: Durham College Award - Business Miwiislcation, Genera) 2 SchooloLCoflirnualcaticii Atts Maria Maynard: Lewis Beaton Trust Award 1; Angela Guriay: Frank Cowan Company Ltd. Award - Public Relations I; Andrea Tooze: Shawn Simpson Memorial Award - I; Jessica Norquay: Sodexho Services Canada Ltd. Award Relations I; Lynda Krasevec: This Week Award Advertising 1; MIchelle Faulkner: Durham College Award - Print - I School cldosien Christopher Glofchesklo: Karl Cermak Memorial Award Web Developer - I; All! Palonon: Robert McLaughlin Gallery Award Design II; Matthew Smith- Johnson: Dann Torena Memorial Award Design - II excellence in Illustration and creative art direc- tion; Mark Banit; Sharon Young Award Design - I; Brendan Farr-Gaynor: Zoom Media Award Multimedia Design II; Katrlona Dean: Durham College Award Design 1; James LIttIo: Durham College Award Design - II; Heather Reld: Durham College Award Design - II; Meaghan Reuben: Durham College Award Arts I; Jose Sllva: Durham College Award Animation Computer Arts 1; Scott Wllken; Durham College Award Developer - 1; Amberlea Williams: Durham College Award Design I; Lori Wilton: Durham College Award - Multimedia Design - I School cfjjeajth Natasha Clarke: Dawn Higgon Memorial Award Nursing 1; Kay Brauch: Rrta House Memorial Award Nursing - I exemplary contribution to col- lege, stall & students; Angle DaCosta: Lisa Long Award Practical Nursing I outstanding commitment to patient care; Androa Labriola: Lovell Drugs Limited Award Nursing I; Andrea Ludwig: Mary Catherine McLaren Memorial Award Nursing 1; Metanie Longworth: Gwen Smith Memorial Award - Practical Nursing - I clinical excellence; Diana Dl Paolo; Dr. Peter Zakarow Award Hygiene I; Peggy Burgess: Durham College Award Hygiene I SchooLot.Hunian Studies Ashley Pacheco: Cindy Hogan Award Early Childhood Education I; Bonnio Poyntz: Joyce Marshall Award - Early Childhood Education I; Daphne Maeck: Eugene Dwayne Moses Memorial Award - Human Services Counsellor I; KImberley Malono: Oshawa Folk Arts Council Racz Memorial Award Services Counsellor - I; Robyn JakovlevskI: Oshawa Folk Arts Council Drygala Memorial Award Childhood Education I School at IntegratetLStudles Yvonne Morley: Business & Professional Women of Durham Awjrd Administration I; Amanda Stevens: Canadian Federation of University Women Office Administration 1; Anne Altken: Durham College Award - Entertainment Administration I; Brandon Brunke: Durham College Award Programmer 1; Olln Cenac: Durham College Award Business - Information Systems I; Tracey Clarkson: Durham College Award - Office Administration 1; Brent Cowan; Duiham College Award Programmer - I; Matthew Devera: Durham College Award Professional Golf Management - II; Sandra Evans: Durham College Award Systems I; Juttin Hawe: Durham College Award - Professional Golf Management 1; Kyle Henderson; Durham College Award Golf Management II; Laura Kenzle: Durham College Award Administration - I; Dan Kuzmlckl; Durham College Award Science Technician Database Developer 1; Shannon Mueller: Durham College Award Administration - Executive 1; Susan Pinch: Durham College Award Administration I; Stephen Ross: Durham College Award - Business Administration, Information Systems - I; Victoria Samek: Durham College Award Office Administration Executive 1; Dustin Stapleton: Durham College Award Administration, Information Systems II; Juttine Sturge: Durham. College Award Office Administration - Medical I; Bradley Taylon Durham College Award - Computer Science Technician Database Developer- 1; Sean Terceira: Durham College Award Administration, Information Systems - I; Michael Vandenberg: Durham College Award Sport Management 1; Alexa Vivanco: Durham College. Award Management 1; Scott Webb; Durham College Award Business Administration, Information Systems II; Michael Wilson: Durham College Award Golf Management I SchooLfiUustice Jlll Grady: Midge Day Memorial Award Administration II; Gregg Milne: Durham Region Law Assoclalion Award Administration 1; NIcole Drews: Dave English Memorial Award - Police Foundations 1; Melania Janeiro: Ashley Hodgins Memorial Award- Legal Administration 1; Nicholas Forrest: The Roger Pardy Memorial Student Scholarship Award Police Foundations 1; Beth Cook: h. Alan H. Strike Award Legal Administration II; Amy Walker; Steren Shumovich Memorial Award Administration I; Stuart McCabe: Douglas Wilson Award & Tribunal Agent/Paralegal I; Krystio Graham: Durham College Award & Security Administration - I; Angola McNamara: Durham College Award Law & Security Administration 1: Rebecca Soath: Durham College Award & Tribunal Agent/Paralegal I; Crystal Vasiloff: Durham College Award - Police Foundations SfihoflLotJechnologX Philip Andersen: Andrew Foundation Award Electronic Engineering Technology II; Adam Thomaes: Andrew Foundation Award Engineering Technology 1; Jeffrey Yoo: EllisDon Award Technology II; Ryan Koogor: FKI Logislcx Award Engineering Technology - II: Rohit Mohlndra; General Motors of Canada Award Technology 1; BIjalkumar Patel: General Motors of Canada Award - Electronic Engineering Technology I; Yang YInguang: General Motors of Canada Award Mechanical Engineering Teclinician Destructive Evaluation 1; Colln Weiss: The Greenbriar Foundation Award Systems Technology I; Keith Baldwin: Emma Kassinger Memorial Award Systems Technology 11; Adam Baran: Herman Kass nger Foundation Award Systems Technology - 1; Jordan Coutu: Herman Kassinger Foundation Award Mechanical Engineering Technology 11; Daniel McAuley: Herman Kassinger Foundation Award Computer Systems Technology II; Alan Fllntotf: Marigold Ford Lincoln Sales Award Engineering Technology I; Yang Yinguang: OACETT Award Engineering Technician Destructive Evaluation - I; Crystal Przyslezny: St. Marys. Cement Award -Electronic Engineering Technician 1; Chad Mills: Dorojhy Stirling Award Technology 11; lan Warwick: Totten Sims Hubicki Associates Award - Mechanical Engineering Technology - II; Graham Dick: Warren Bitulilnic Ltd. Award Engineering Technology II; Andrew Burke; Dr. G. E. Willey Memorial Award Mechanical Engineering Technician Non Destructive Evaluation 1; Lyndsay Collier: Durham College Award Technology 1; Kyle Fenn: Durham College Award Systems Technician I; Geoffrey Gelbard: Durham College Award Mechanical Engineering Technician I; Eric Harper: Durham College Award -Biomedical Technology - I; Russell Jackson: Durham College Award - Mechtronics Technology 1; Steve Lam; Durham College Award - Computer Systems Technician 1; Tomlyn MacKenzie: Durham College Award Technology II; Derrick Murphy: Durham College Award Technology II; William Polrler: College Award - Mechanical Engineering Technician I School of Skilled Trades Mario Benacqulsta: General Motors of Canada Award Heating. Ventilation & Air Conditioning Techniques; Kathryn Pratt General Motors of Canada Award Automotive Technician & Management I; Pah-fee Rupert-General Motors. ofi Canada Award Power Engineering Technician I; Jedl Dupont Lifelong Learning Award Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Techniques; Shannon Matched: Lifelong. Learning Award Engineering Technician - I; Cralg Macleod Pine Ridge Corvette Club Award - Automotive Technician Service & Management I; Adam Chlsholm: Bob Strickert Award Engineering Technician I; Chet Deveau: John Woodrow Memorial Award Technician & Die/CNC 1; Michael Bond: Durham College Award Technician & Management 1; Christopher Croft: Durham College Award Technician & Die/CNC 1; Adam Eriach: Durham College Award Technician & Control 1; Andrew Glass: Durham College Award Technician Mechanic & Control 1; Kyle Kobe: Durham College Award Technician Mechanic & Control- 1; Lee Peacock Durham College Award Electrical Technician - Instrumentation & Control 1 SchDBljiLAiyicontlcoshUi Tal Do: Knsta Shea Memorial Award Machinist Apprenticeship SchOflLcLEmBrgency^salcfls Jenny Jones: Business & Professional Women of Durham Award - Paramedic Care 1; Roxanne St., Gonnain: General Motors of Canada Award Pre-Sen/ice, Education & Training; Tommy LoBlanc; Durham College Award Care - I; Matthew Southwoll: Durtiam College Award Pre-Service, Education & Training

3 L^MP^ NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 23, C ampus welcomes the world By Michelle Faulkner Chronicle Stalf College has heeii I)urli;im known as the community college, where kills from Clarington, Osliawii, Whithy, Ajax and oilier lowns In tlio area come to school. Because It Is close to so many towns, DC is llie best solution for proximity and to save money liy living at home. But since UOIT opened last year, n new door has been opened to students from around Canada and the world. UOIT and DC focus on diversity of the student body, of acceptance and respect for all. It Is tliesc qualities that Gary Polonsky, president of UOIT and DC, would like to promote to (lie world. Polonsky said Ills goal is to have at least one student from every country In the world, as well as every province in Canada, on campus. "I d like our campus to be a beacon to the world, ;> beacon of respect and inclusivcness, just as the G l A and Canada are, said Polonsky. "To me, this is a gift that our campus, region and country can give to tlic world." While tills may seem like an impossible goal, both DC inul UOIT arc well on tlic way towards achieving tliat goal According to Kclllc Ncwberry, international education officer at DC, tlicrc arc approximately 90 international students attending the college. Richard Levin, VP of Strategic Hnrolmcnt Management at UOIT, said tlic university lias 7 1 Intrriiiilional sliidciits. "Tilis is quite rcmark.iblo for ;i university going into its second year," said Kelly Busscll. director of I n t c r n a t i o n ;i I Recruitment at (he university. "UOn-s market-driven programs, and (lie fact that we arc Ontario s only laptop-based university, is a big draw for international students." Students come froin Cameroon, Venezuela, Pakistiin, China, I long Kong, India, Lebanon, Indonesia, Kuwait, Singapore, South Korea, tlic U.S. and others. "International students currently make up close to four per cent of our full-time student population," Photo by Michelle Faulkner UOIT student Stephanie Eican Is from Halifax. s;ild Bussell. "As our (student) po[)iil;ilioi) grows we hope to increase this percentage to approximately 10 per cent." UOIT is able to gain so many international students thanks to tlic student recruitment, which Polonsky said focuses on (lie world. "Tills Is the way of all great, research-intensive universities, wliicli UOIT was created to be - and will be," said Polonsky, "We want tlic best of the best, from wliercvcr tlicy come. Of course, we plan to ensure tlial Canadians liavc abundant access to our programs, on tlic merits of tlic applicant pool." Bussell, who just returned from a recruitment trip to the Middle I ast, said this Is tlic first year that UOIT is actively recruiting students from overseas. She said later this year they would also be going to India and Asia. Besides recruiting, (lie university participates in programs like the Ontario Universities Fair and visits secondary schools. "In addition, we correspond with prospective students wlio sign up on ourwcbsitc, provide information to guidance counsellors, participate in subject-related events like tlic conference of tlic Science Teachers Association of Ontario, liold open houses, publlcl /.c our research successes, of which tlicrc arc many, and engage In some advertising," said Levin. DIanc Andcrson, director of Admissions, Liaison and Student Recruitment at DC, said tlicrc arc about G.OOO students enrolled at (lie college. Levin said tliat 1,830 students arc currently attending UOIT, compared to 936 last year - an Increase of 894 students in the university s second year. This year, UOIT was the only university In (he province to increase it enrolment. See Students page 6 C olle ge artists take over the streets By Jason Chamberlain Durham College lias gone downtown. In a display that began on Nov. 12, students from the Foundations In Art and Design program arc now showcasing llicir artistic talents in several downtown Osliawa locations, Tlic program, known as Durham Goes Downtown, was kicked off on the evening of Nov. 12 with a reception at (lie project s temporary headquarters, 12 1/2 Simcoe St. S. And tlic room was packed with art-lovers. "Tilis is wonderful," said Louise Parkcs, deputy mayor of Osliawa. "We re delighted to have Durham students downtown again. The downtown should be about arts and culture, and it should be the centre of activity, so we re dcliglitcd about this exhibition and we liope it becomes an annual tiling." Margaret Rodgers, an instructor in the Foundations program, and the driving force behind the project, was happy lo sec it come to fruition and appreciative of the efforts of all the parties involved. "We were welcomed \\ ith open arms," beamed Rodgers. The businesses were so generous and supportive. And Vivian Sled, (lie events manager for the Downtown Oshawa Board of Management is a really dyiiamic.pcifsoa^-ind shc.got i all tliose people on board." Sled,, who was on hand to liost tlic event, was excited about what it is bringing to the downtown area. - "It brings more people downtown, and because it s (lie students, it s fresh, it s inexpensive and it s a great thing to support," she said. Parkcs was also excited about the event s positive effect on downtown Osliawa.... "One of the most important things we can do is to get Durham students that arc new to (lie community downtown to see (lie stores. We have some wonderful stores here.that appeal to younger adults. It s about bringing people down. This introduces a whole new group of customers to (lie businesses, and it introduces tlie downtown community to art students from Durham College," said Parkes. Being introduced lo tliat community Is allowing the students to DURHAM GOES DOWNTOWN: Brendan Prendergast, a student in the Foundations in Art and Design program, displays his piece, A Day in the Life. showcase their work to many peo- the students and the city. ple every day. Patrons of tlic many "It gives the young artists an different downtown restaurants opportunity to showcase their artand sliops tliat arc taking part in (lie work for the community, and that s sliowcase will own be able to buy important. If the artwork is just the pieces they like the most. being produced in (lie studio and Students.from tlic program were not being shown, it almost doesn t present at tlic reception, and were.exist. And it s great to bring it into excited about the opportunity tlic downtown core, into (lie comthey ve been given. munity," said Wlasenko. Anotlier "It s "it s really neat, it s s getting us local artist who wlio came to see tlie (lie involved in tlie community and it s sliow was Rowcna Dykins. Slic said - getting our work out there so we the students arc benefiting from the event. "They re sliowing tlicir work and realizing where they can go from here. And they get to see tliat oilier artists arc working in the same vein," Dykins said. The businesses that arc taking part arc also benefiting. Doug Ross, owner of Rossco s Sweet Slioppe, lias allotted space to (lie students and was happy to take part in the project., can get feedback from everyone," said Sarali Caslia, a Foundations student. Brendan Prendergast, another Foundations student, was equally excited. "It s a great opportunity for us artists to get out there and get a laste of the real world, and to sell our paintings." The students were not the only artists on hand. Local artists attended the reception to peruse the artwork and to enjoy the show. One such artist was Olexandcr Wlascnko, curator of the Robert McLaughlln Gallery, who felt the event was mutually beneficial for "It s an opportunity for the downtown to merge with the activities of the college and university," said Ross. Tor businesses like mine, It s a great opportunity to add some points of interest for our customers. The pieces we ve received arc very good, and we ve liad a lot of good comments." Durham Goes Downtown went from dream to reality in just under a year. Rodgers tliouglit of it last winter, and pursued it vigorously. Tin an artist, and a writer. So it came into my head, and in the summer I approaclicd tlie downtown board," Rodgers said. At first, Sled wasn t sure what Rodgers had in mind. "My first impression was that tlicy probably wanted to take tliree or four pictures and put them up somewhere. I didn t know it d be something quite tills fabulous," said Sled. Another key player In bringing tlic idea to life was Anna Visconti, owner of Brushstrokes, an art supply shop on Ccllna Street, who referred Rodgers to Sled and the downtown board of management. Tn the summer Margaret was coming back with more and more Ideas, and then we came up with doing It in different stores. And the merchants opened (heir doors and put tlic artwork in (lie windows, so it was a little bit of everyone," said Visconti. Despite llic hard work involved in making the event happen, there was enthusiasm from all parties Involved to make it a yearly staple. "With most ot our events, It sians as an Idea and it becomes an event. So this is ;ilre.i(ly li.ippcninfi," said Visconti. "S hls is the firsi year. Next year somebody will s;iy I went to that, I m going to go back again. And tliat s liow events start, and build up." Ross was also hopeful dial the event would continue. "It should definitely return. This is a perfect place for a student to put their art. There s lots of wall space, and lots of potential buyers for the work," lie said. And Sled was hopeful tliat tlic event could continue on into tlie future. "If we could actually find a spot tliat was donated for this sort of thing, we d be here all the time," said Sled. The event is expected to run throughout the month of November, but Rodgers is quick to point out that tlie time limit is settled between the artist and tlic business that is displaying tlie work. "It s up to the students and the landlord, so potentially it could go on indefinitely," she said. With students and tlie downtown community benefitting, it won t be surprising if Durham goes downtown again next year. Correction An article tliat ran on page 3 of the Oct. 19 edition of tlie Chronicle, erroneously reported that many UOIT students are not eligible for OSAP. In actuality, all students of both Durham College and- UOIT arc welcome to apply for OSAP and many will be approved. However, in many cases, QSAP will not cover all of the student s costs for the year. There is an expectation tliat most students will save money toward school before they start. The Chronicle regrets the error.

4 ."."f6» 4 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 TO CONTACT US: WglBEMBQQM_LZ25, OUR PHONE NUMBER IS: (Ext 3068) QUB-EJV!A!LADDBE SL dumlcx^dj^iiuaabi&flmca Canada still choking on own insanity after all these years Car exhaust problem still largely ignored by Canadians Picture yourself silling behind a pick-up truck on route to school and being blasted with a cloud of black smoke. The smell is unbearable and you find yourself wondering. "What exactly is making lliat horrible stencil? It can t be healthy for any human being to be inhaling ibis obviously toxic, gas." Ill tad, U isu l. Six <.V^.nuslinn polluullus, are released inio the air through the tailpipe of every car ami truck, every time (lie engine is running. ( liey include carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, paniculate matter and carbon dioxide. Carbon Dioxide contributes to climate changes and causes lieat to be trapped on tile earth s surface. Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds when mixed in tlie sun cause ground-level o/one. In low levels this can sting the eyes and nose and cause a burning sensation in the throat. It can also inflame and damage (lie lungs,. leading to such respiratory problems as shortness of breath, cliest pain, wheezing and coughing and problems breathing deeply. Overall tlie gases emitted from cars damage the ozone and contribute to the greenhouse effect, smog and acid rain. The fact that cars arc a large contributor to pollution in Canada is not a new idea. Neitlier is the idea that something needs to be done to combat this irresponsible trend. The question is, why are Canadians, along with the rest of the world, still doing very "lit- tle to stop (lie insanity? According to Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency, the transportation sector creates approximately 34 per cent of Canada s total emissions of carbon dioxide, the main chemical in greenhouse gas. Seventeen per cent of (his Is made up by light duty vehicles alone, whicli include the family vehicles that cart young children to hockey practice or take Mom to her weekly yoga class. While the greenliousc effect is a natural process, human s daily activities are overloading the atmosphere witli these greenhouse gases. Today, Canadians own 13 million light duty vehicles and drive more than 182 billion kilometres each year. Recently, Dr. Ibrahim Dincer,.1 professor in the Faculty of Hiiginecring and Applied Science at IJ01T, received a Premier s Research Hxcellence Award, which includes research funding. With tills. Dr. Dinccr will be continuing rcsearcli on cars powered by fuel-cells as an alternative to cars powered by fossil fuels. l- uel-cell cars arc powered by an electric motor. Inside the fuel cells, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to create electricity. While hydrogen-rich, fuels, c. m also he used as a source for creating energy, fuel-cell cars with hydrogen tanks -on -board ibr energy cinit no pollutants. Dr. Dincer s research is only one example ol what needs to lie done to decrease pollution. Wliile it is impossible, in today s fastpaced world, to conceive that Canadians will simply give up tlieir cars and rely solely on buses, trains and their own two feet, it is not impossible to believe that technology can and should be created to greatly decrease the amount of pollution emitted from cars every day. However, technology takes time. Steps need to be taken immediately by all of us to decrease pollution. We can start by choosing a fuel-eflicicnt car, rather than a gas-guzzling SUV to get around. On average a compact car has 1,661 litres of fuel emissions and uses $1,113 worth of fuel, An SUV emits,.on average, 2,657 litres of fuel emissions and uses $1,780 worth of fuel. A properly maintained car will produce five to 10 times less pollution than a car with even the smallest of problems. Simple things, such as not letting a car idle or using air conditioning a little less, will cause a car to burn less fuel. Choosing an cthanol-gasolinc blend at the pumps, whicli can be used in most veliiclcs sold in North America, will lielp reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The world needs to realize that action is needed to stop unnecessary damage to the air we breathe. Allowing (lie children of the future to grow up without trouble breatliing is much more important tlian letting tlie car "rfl, n".,,; T1.> i»fnn fl»?.. warm-up for rive minutes in (lie morning or a chilly morning. 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5 , IjO^i^uaimx^ THE CHRONICLE November 23, Refuge e s tre ad roudi waters 7,500 appeal to Canadian government via petition Afghanistan, participating in 18 parachute jumps before being returned states-side after one of Ills non-comhilt requests was finally accepted. Hill/man s non-combat status would be shattered wlicn lie was told in 2003 that lie would l)e deployed In Iraq. With a bloody militaristic campaign already underway (1M9 dead U.S. service members and counting, not to mention thousands of innocent civilians) in the war-lorn nation stale, and an abundance of (IcHon.il weapons of mass destruction, Hill/man determined (lie war was "a crime against humanity." 1 lic soldier also told Canadian television, "It s not part of defending your country and it s not something I m willing to kill someone else or lose my own life for." lllimnan is currently living in Toronto with Ills wife and son. In addition to Incarceration (minimum 10 ycais), there is also (lie possibility of the dcatli sentence being imposed on the warrcsisters. A decision unlikely to be vetoed since (lie white man willi that privilege is none oilier than the former governor of Texas and U.S. President re-elect, George W. Busli. Bush s grim execution record as governor of Texas suggests anyone looking tor a presidential pardon on death row had better hope for 200B, following Busli s permanent leave from power. Bush had 152 people executed, not sparing a single soul, throughout his reign as Governor. Bush even went so far as to silent- In January 2()() l, an American G.I. arrived In Toronto, seeking refuge from (lie reckless and unilateral military imperialism perpetrated by his government. While relations between Canada and the United Stales may be strained, we must stand behind (hose refusing to kill or be killed. jcrcmy HInzman, a 25 ycar-old native of North Dakota, enlisted in the U.S. army In 2001 to provide for himself and his family. Stationed at Port Ucnning, GA, Hin /.man completed basic combat training and was assigned to tlie 82nd Airborne Division at Port Bragg, North Carolina. Upon his placement at Port Bragg, HInxman filed a number of applications in order to be transferred to this war.. non-combat duties, each and every request denied. HInzman was deployed in Here^s a suggestion : ly mimic a woman pleading for lier life. Ills lips puckered, according to a story in Time magazine by political writer Tucker Carlson, mocking licr desperation. Said a former member of (lie late Ronald Reagan s presidential staff and a Republican primary candidate Gary Bauer in 2000, "I tliink it is nothing sliort of unbelievable that (lie governor of a major state running for president thought it was acceptable to mock a woman lie decided to put to dfatli." Jason Thompson During (lie Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973, more tlian 50,000 Americans eligible for (lie draft souglit refuge in Canada from the nauseating cadence of pro-war activity manifesting Itself within the United States. Refusing to Fight in an immoral war, the refugees were supported by then Canadian Prime Minister Picrrc Trudcau. "Thof" who make the conscientious judgment that they must not participate in. liave my complete sympathy," said Trudeau. "Canada should be a refuge from militarism." Indeed the same should still hold true today. Past-forward 30 years and Canada again finds itself with a moral dilemma. Should refuge be granted to tliose refusing to die in a savage conflict many legal opinions deem illegal under liiternatioii;il law? We must never, especially during tills (line of remembrance, aid llie criminal persecution of American citl/ens by returning them to (lie United States. While we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield, we must also take liced of the living. Help tliose who can still be saved rallier than adding their names to the exhaustive list of dead men and women we remember. Sanctuary must be given to (hose seeking refuge from (lie primitive colonialism exhibited by the American government, A Web-based pelilioii, calling on the Canadian government to adhere to its obligations to international laws, treaties and accords it lias endorsed by awarding refugee status to (lie uniformed war resistcrs can be found at tml. For information on leremy Hiny.man, please visit Act quickly as preliminary hearings have already begun for some of the deserters. Let us stand togctlicr and renew our anti-war commitment by granting those seeking ictu^c a place wuhin out botdcis. let s ban b ans Picture your favourite place to be and think about how comfortable you feel there and how it smells and feels. Now think about something you really enjoy doing while you are there. Think about how nice It is to just relax in that place while enjoying, your favourite activity. Suddenly you are told you are never allowed to participate in this activity again because it has been banned by the government. Ontario s current pattern of banning anything that poses a problem could possibly lead us to not being able to own or do things we enjoy.. Recently it seems the only resolutions for problems the Canadian government can come lip with arc quick fees. hrhae been going on for a while but In the last few months it seems to be going overboard. Actions or products that the government has recently considered banning are smoking in certain places/pit bulls, lawn pesticides, fresh fish, SUV s and cell phones calls while driving. Where will they stop, or will this continue until everything we once enjoyed is taken from us? The government talks of banning certain dogs because they are dangerous, so should we just ban everything that could be dangerous? In that case maybe people should be banned because people can be dangerous. Should our lives revolve around what the government wants us to do? This to many people Hfl is imposing on our funda- ^H HU mental rights and free- }^ffg^f^ashley ^BlHlHg Austin posed ban on pit bulls will be Implemented in all of Ontario. Tins ban states that all pit bulls will have to be fixed and people will no longer be able to breed or buy them. If you do own one you will be allowed to keep it, but you must follow strict rules that are apparently going to be enforced. Another ban that the government was planning but backed down from was the ban on the use of raw fish. Some sushi restaurants and many individuals were up iri arms about this. The government claimed that jt was for the good of our health to stop the spread of sickness through raw fish-anyone who live s in Picketing may be shocked to know that there Is a ban on fire pits or any type of fire in the privacy of their own property. This is for safety reasons, but the municipality decided a ban should be put into place which stated no fires at all instead of mak- ing strict fire regulations like using certain types of fireplaces and so on. An additional ban that affects people s personal property was implemented in May when Toronto restricted the use of pesticides on private property. Tlie Supreme Court decision gave officials the right to ban people from using herbicides within municipal borders. A different issue that bothered people a while ago was how apparently the inappropriate use of cell phones by drivers has increased the need for a ban. The interesting fact is that cell phone use is skyrocketing but yet road fatalities are dropping so where is tlie evi- dence to ban cell phone use in cars? Everyone knows tliat wi(h cell phone use so high a ban would undoubtedly be floated, but me fact remains that the government considered banning cell phone use while driving. All theses different issues are getting under people s skin and the list only seems to be growing. Yet another ban that is making people mad is how the government stepped in and restricted smoking inside almost every building, and now they even have talked about banning smoking in your own home and vehicle. It seems that society doesn t care about losing their choices in their daily life. Something needs to be done or we will have notliing left that we can do without breaking one law or another. Ifenougli people were to take a stand then maybe the government would actually start to make solutions for our problems. These bans should all be lifted and instead be replaced with stricter rules that can make both sides of the issues happy not just (lie government s side. Durham College hallway art: Where art thou? It s not tliat I feel that the hallways in this scliool arc boring...well, yes it is. Tlie walls at Durham College are bare and could use a great deal of student art work to liven them up. And not just in the L-wing either. Tlie justice wing as well as the South wing use some form of graphic on tlie walls whether it be a building plan or an artists rendering, it still brings a little bit of life to (lie halls. Four years ago, when I first started at Durliain College tlierc were always pieces of student art on the walls of the school. Just outside of the photography portrait studio tlicre were at least two rows of seven photos taken by students up and on display. Now.when 1 pass by, 1 sec tliat tlierc are no pictures at all, just an empty wall with the remnants of (lie tape that held the photos from yesteryear. Students should be proud of tlicir work and be able to enjoy having it showcased. Personally, 1 know if my work was going to be placed on display at the school for people to see I would have no problem at all. I may even lean on the wall beside my work until someone noticed or inquired about it. Then there is tlie halls in the L-wing they re painted white and arc a lot like the halls of a hospital or a doctor s office, - These walls arc screaming for a little artwork. The only tilings up in tlicsc lialls arc uullctin boards and single sheet advertisements. An art piece here and there would definitely bring more culture to the liall. I find it kind of ironic that (lie area of the Phil Marentette school that creates (ho most art is also the same area of the scliool where tlie lialls remain bare. And not to take away from (lie work tliat the advertising students produce, but something just for pure aestlietics might be nice in tlie L and C wings. Maybe a section of tlie hall could exclusively be devoted to a mural which design students could be a part of painting. We sliould do something, anything to get the talent in this school up and on the walls for every student to look at. Teachers, and fellow students should encourage eacli oilier to be proud of vvlial tlicy produce.

6 . - Word 1,830 Last UOIT Just 14 There Approximately Last There 6 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 S tudents come from ne ar and far Continued from page 3 "UOIT is planned to have an exceedingly fast ramp-up, reaching 6,500 students by 2010," said Polonsky. "Which would make It 100 per cent larger than Niplssing, 50 per cent larger than Trent, and larger (lian Likehead ;itid potent i.illy, Laurcntian - after only about half a decade. Tills is amazing by historical standards in Canada." Why Is it that so many.students at the university conic from outside tlic region? Poionsky said llif university stands out from other universities In Ontario not only because the school is (lie most technological and market-driven, but also because of the faculty. "We only hire faculty who have four attributes," said Polonsky. "Tlicy do worldcliiss research. They love students and liavc (lie potential to be loved by students. They have a (nick record of being 21 good teacher and they are tcclino-sawy and understand llic principles of adult learning." Just over 40 per cent of UOIT s students come from Durham Region and Northumberland, compared (o 74 per cent of DC students who come from the same area. Anderson said students from Oshawa and Wliitby make up 55 per cent of UC s student population. These arc significant nunibcrs, as mainly local students clioosc to attend DC, while the majority of UOIT students arc from outside (lie region. Nicola Dowling, a second-year English student from Trent through Durham College, moved to Canada vvitli bcr family from London, England. Now living in Bowmanville, Dowling graduated from the Human Service Counsellor program before attending Trent. "I wanted to continue my education, but wasn t sure what I wanted to do," said Dowling. "Location was a big reason I chose here, because it s local and I worked here." Because tlic university is new, enrolment is not yet as high as it is in many other universities. Many students may be leery of attending until the scliool gains credibility. of mouth will always lie tlie best advertising for any business or scliool, but in time, the programs offered at die university will speak for themselves. Ville Lempincn, a second-year Integrated Justice Studies student at UOIT, decided to stay local and commute from Whitby because of (lie program offered to liini at tlie university. "After checking out tlic curriculum,of my program compared to other universities, I felt tliat this school would provide me with morc.of a foundation in criminology and sociological concepts tlial would allow me to pursue work in the criminal justice system or to go on to graduate stud- ies," said Lempincn. "UOIT lias an excellent faculty and they bring so much research and knowledge to this scliool tliat 1 so very miicli wanted to be a part of," Anotlicr student wlio decided to come to UOIT based on lier program is Stephanie Eisan, a second-year Nuclear Engineering stndnnt fmrn I-I;ilif;i\. N.S TO ;;in. Ptioto by Michelle Faulkner NICOLA DOWLING SPEAKS: Originally from London, England, the DC grad and current Trent student says that location was a big factor in choosing a school. University in Halifax for chemistry, cliosc to come to UOIT because she said It is the only school In Canada lhal offers ihc Nuclear Engineering program. "After three years I left because I wasn t getting where I wanted to go. So I applied here and got jn," said Eisan. Although she misses her family back in Halifax, Eisan is glad that she chose to attend UOIT. "1 love it," she said. "It s tough but I really like it." Eisan, like many other students who come from out of town, lives in residence. One of the benefits for Eisan of living in residence was convenience. Both Soutli Village and Simcoe Village arc on campus and are a great solution to students coming from far away. Tlic two residences house a total of 1,364 students from both the col- UOIT enrolment figures students are enrolled at UOIT. Of these students, 1,078 are new students. year s enrolment for UOIT was 936 students. expects to have about 6,500 students In over 40 per cent of UOIT students come from Durham Region and Northumberland. Scarborough, York Region, Mississauga and Toronto students make up 27 per cent. per cent of UOIT students come from Oshawa, 11 per cent come from Whitby, seven per cent come from Pickering. Clarington residents make up two per cent of UOIT students. are 74 international students enrolled at UOIT. legc and tlic university. According to Cliris Hay-e, general manager of me residence, living on campus can cost between $4,500 and $4,900 per year. This aniount may seem more expensive than living in housing off campus, but the benefits are much higher. Internet, utilities, healing and air conditioning, phone and cable arc all Included in tlic cost. "The number one benefit would be convenience," said Haze. "Living on campus saves you time, saves you money on vehicle and transit as well as the social aspect of it." Eisan, who is in her second-year of living on residence, lias decided Durham College enrolment 5,658 students are enrolled fulltime at Durham College for Fall semester. year s enrolment was 5,857, a decrease of 199 students or 3.4 per cent. per cent of DC students come from Durham Region. Only 5 per cent come from Toronto. per cent of DC students from Durham Region come from Oshawa. 20 per cent come from Whitby and 14 per cent are from Clarington. Ajax, Pickering and Scugog make up 27.5 per cent of the DC student population. are currently 90 international students enrolled at DC. tliat tills will he lier final year. "I liad a shared room last year in llic Slincoe residence," said Eisan wlio Is now in (lie new South Village residence. "I like residence because it s convenient. But I bate llie meal plan." I la/c said residence accommodates about 40 students from out of Canada as well as wlio come from outside of Ontario. "We have a great piirlncrsllip with (lie interiiihional program," said I l.r/.c." "A lot of students come from China. A lot come from tlic GTA and as far away as North Bay and some from tlic States. The majority are probably within a onc-to-twohour drive." As (lie university gains in reputation aiid stature among tlic local and educational communities, (lie campus for both UOIT and DC must grow accordingly, "As tlie campus grows, the residence will grow to accommodate. There s always plans licing made because you need to be ready to accommodate students," said Haze. Polonsky wants to welcome students from every nation and religion to (lie university. He hopes tliat by next year tlicrc will be a Hag for every country represented by a student on campus. He also hopes to obtain the national anthem from cadi country and play it on the Independence day of each country, and hoist (he flag on the flagpole in (lie commons. These arc just some of the ways tliat Polonsky wants UOIT to stand out from the other universities. Tlie university lias a long way to go, but it lias certainly started off on. (lie right foot. "If you re asking me, where will we be in 2015 or 2020, tlic short answer is, I don t know," said Polonsky. "However, 1 believe implicitly tliat Ontario and Canada will very soon be awaking to (lie miracle and opportunity tlicy have in UOIT, and will want to help us become as big as we sensibly could be. Tliat could be as high as 15,000 or 20,000 students, but I liope not much larger than tliat."

7 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 A NEWS. <rri^ D onations helps both institutions BMO s assistance helps out a great deal substantial gift it was giving to tlie As clilef operating officer of the "Imagine wliat this will mean to university. As well, the announce- college and university, Polonsky our reputation, which we will earn - ment of such a substantial gift will plays a special role in helping to and at the end of tlie hopefully llclp day, (lie most Slobodian to raise raise donations. He believes it Is important other large commodity to donations any orgafrom corpo- one oftlic few areas where he adds ni/atioii, including a rations. campus, is its a disproportionate value to die reputation," said "The Bank of Polonsky. Montreal likes to give back campus success. However lie is On (lie college end of to the things, (lie community anil quick to note that tlie teachers, sup- Durham College Foundation Is even more so to (hose we have a port staltand oilier leaders on camclose constantly working to raise relationship with," money said pus wlio contribute to tlie schools for bursaries and Hamilton. 1 Ie said he scholarships. believes lliat growing enrolment, infrastructure In (lie past they ran a a university in Durham campaign Region will and positive reputation, all be play key called Creating Futures. As a result bencricial to llic entire region s roles in encoiir. igidg pcopfc (o of llie economy. money raised from tills (lie donate. college was able to build (lie com- Like itiiiny supporters, HMO Beyond the Campaign for the puter commons. was able (o choose specifically New U, UOlTalso recently entered One example of wlial it wanted ongoing efforts its money to go into negotiations witli General to raise money for bursaries and tow.irds. Hamilton said tlie library Motors and the federal and provinwas (lie scholarships Is (lie natural legacy place gala. This for tlie bank cial governments to secure funding year, GM gave $2,500 to to sponsor put its money. for a new engineering facility on Hie event in "A September. library is a place tlial will be there for campiis. Unlike donations, many many years," sponsorships said The proposed building, wlilcli usually bring in smaller amounts Hamilton. As of someone who recent- will Include (lie only climatic wind ly money but are completed appealing to busihis M1?A, lie said hf tunnel outside of Detroit, will be nesses because (hey get ;i tot of recognl/es tlie amount of time stu- home to a new IJOl t program in dents marketing and spend advertising from it. studying in tlie library. automotive engineering as well as With llie A combination of (lie donation such as tills requires existing programs in iiiecli;niical, Campaign for (lie New U and a significant amount of ongotime to manufacturing and electrical engi- ing efforts work by (lie Durham out tlie fine details. As College neering. Foundation and die Office of Slohodian explained, tliere are It is poised to liclp bridge tlie Advancenieiit for IJ01T, (lie tliree goal of important steps lliat are gap between research and develop- a successful and s(ate-of-tlie-ar( needed before a corporation will ment and commerclali/.atlon of campus for both inslitiilioiis is choose to make just a large donation. products for GM. Don around llie corner. t be shy to ask someone for help Continued from page 1 "Hvdi though I sniti to you we don t like to say till (IK gifts tli;il \\v do raise, it s nice to once in ;i while showcase oiie so that it helps us with (lie oilier ones we re working on," said Slohoilian, explaining that (lie announcement ofhmo s donalion Is ;i strategic part of (lie cainpaign. I Ie iilso noled that tlie bank expressed interest in announcing its iloiiiition. lan Hamilton, vice-president of the eastern central Ontario district of HMD, explained (liat the hank chose to announce (lie gift prior to (lie official launch because it wnnted other people to be aware of (lie Learning Centre likes to give a hand to students By Ashley Austin You arc standing in the computer commons looking up the stairs that to lead tliat room, that you probably have never been add you ask your self what is that place? Well it is the Learner Support Centre, and it s open to anyone who needs any type of academic help. The [.earner Support Centre is a tutoring centre for students experiencing difficulties. "All sludeiits arc welcome to conic lierc and work" said Wcndy Trotter, Learning Specialist for (lie support centre. The centre is dedicated to helping students achieve tlieir full potential by promoting skills and techniques to become successful in tlieir cliosen academic program and lias grown immensely in die last 23 years. The centre began in 1981 with four teleprinter computer terminals online to Seneca College accessing their Honeywcll computer system for mathematics, science and computer assisted learning resources. They now have more tlicn 120 tutorial software programs available and logged 3,»85 student visits between Jan. and Apr The support centre currently provides many ways for students to. get the help they need, like comput- They are awareness, understanding ;nid involvemeik. All of these canic Into play with DM0 due to tlicir long-standing relationship as the college s bank since l )()7. ""lake the time to build each one of these and you are going to get a large gift," said Slobodian, expfaining (hat you can get a no from someone nt any point, so the goal wlirn you finally ask for tlie gift is to know the answer already. While some donors will approach the school witli a gift, Slobodian said that 91) per cent of (he time (lie school will go out and ask for support. It Is important to know when clioosing a company or individual to approach tliat nearly all of the support will come from a very small fraction of die community. It is therefore importani to select organi/iitlons that have the.ibllliy iiiid motivation (o iii.ikc a donation and an existing relationship witli tlie college or university. "Good relations lake years (o build and are based 011 common values such as integrity, mutual respect, trust, accountability and being there for each oilier. Ideally, friendship Is also a factor," said Polonsky. Photo by Ashley Austin COMPUTER COMMONS: A direct pathway that leads to the Learner Support Centre. or assisted tutorials, peer tutoring, scheduled academic clinics, study strategy workshops, online tutorial coaches, one-on-onc academic assistance and the use of the 24 computers witli tutorial software. The licip is tlicrc for anyone experiencing difficulties in writing, mathvnuitics, accounting, science, study strategies and more. With all lilt" tlinrrent u.iy.s.sdtdt nl.s c. in grt liviff from tlw ceiiire for l);is(ca((y any program it would be impractical for a student to say they could not gel the hefp they needed. Students who are excelling in school can also go there 10 become a tutor. Any student wlio is in tlieir second or third year, lias a GPA of 3.0 or liiglier and shows tlicy have a financial need may apply. Tutors arc paid on an hourly rate and can pick up applications in tlie support centre. The centre s hours arc Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but if those hours don t work you can also go online to get support by using tlie online tutorials. For more information on (lie centre or how to use die online tutorials visit die Learner Support Centre located in room SW201 (above (lie commons) or phone (905) cxt. 2491

8 8 THE CHROlMfCLE November, D C welcomes new Alumni president By Rochelle Greenwood Chronicle staff Durham College In (lie mtd s was a small community if students. The Wlllcy building stood only a few years old, and a smaller selection ofprugranis were oltcrcd. Tlic student body ""inhered In the Inindreds, significantly less than (lie thousands of students that now attend the college. Lauric Bcaton, who graduated in 1975 Is just mw of the many graduates of Durham College through out (lie years. Most graduates achieve jobs in their fields and go on to live their lives, occasionally re-hashing fond memories of their college days. Others like to share tlicir experiences witli present students, and give back part of wli. it (hey have gained in attending the school. Lauric Bcaton graduated from Durham College witli a Dental Assistant diploma, (lie first year (lie course was offered. The native of Osliawa fs now (lie president of Durham College s Alumni Association. " You c.ui honestly say dial everybody knew everybody at Durham College back then," said Beaton." We were the new kids on the block.".. Since graduation. Bcalon has worked in the same Dental office for the past 29 years. She married her sweetheart, whom she met at couugt;, and has raised two hoys. Despite her hectic life, she has always been an avid volunteer in the community. Bcaton lias not iilways been involved witli (lie aliiiiini; in fact, it wasn t until slic attended Durham College s 25th anniversary dance and tour of the always-growing school, that she was introduced to the association. She soon learned tliat there was an open scat on the Alumni s board of Directors, and jumped at the chance to be directly involved with the school again. " Lauric very much believes in Durham College and is really enthusiastic," said Lori Connor, (lie Alumni Officer. For nearly five years Bcaton lias Photo by Rochelle Greenwood ALUMNI S NEW PRESIDENT: Laurie Beaton, a graduate of Durham College, is all smiles with her new position. been involved witii (lie association, hut her presidency is only a few weeks old and she is still warming up to tlie idea of being a prominent speaker for the group. When she learned thai. she would be protiled for the school newspaper, her nerves took over. " I phoned Lillian and said I m being interviewed by (lie. paper, help me!" she said about lier friend, and vice-president of the association, Lillian Dolishny, who attended the interview for support. Her nervousness soon wore off and was overcome by laughter as she realized she had a chance to promote the little-known association. " 1 didn t know it existed until much later," she said. The Alumni Association consists of graduates of Durham College, who come together to participate in school events, such as convocation, mentor students, raise money for scholarships and bur- saries and provide services to past grads. Every graduate of the college Is a member and is Invited to participate, not only in school-related events, but in tlie benefits tliat (lie Alumni s Board of Directors have worked liard to achieve. The association offers a new home and auto Insurance plan for members. " I think it s going to prove to be really beneficial with really good rates," said Beaton. An MBNA Master Card with the school s logo on it Is also available to all members. For each card that is issued, the MBNA will make a donation to the Alumni Association, which will go towards scholarships and bursaries for the students. " We are always looking for services to provide the alumni, such as discounts," said Connor. The Alumni also plans re-unions and events for grads, and the scliool publishes Reflections. The magay.ine keeps tlie alumni up-dated, three times a year. All grads wlio sign up for tlicir Aliinuil membership card receive a free subscription to Reflections, which now lias a circulation of about 20,000 "We re looking into other tilings lliiil we can do to provide service to Aliimni of Durham College," she said. In 2000, around (lie same time Beaton became Involved witli (lie association, slic won an Alumnus of Distinction Award, a high point In her career. "I was surprised, mainly because I didn t even know it existed," said Beaten. One winner is chosen from each division of the school. " Thai s quite an accomplishment not too many people gel, and. slic should be proud, said Dolishny. When Beaton went to accept her award at convocation, (lie Alumni s current president informed her dial she should make a speech. Shocked, Bcaton described the experience as nerve wracking, and admitted tliat slie held die hand of a friend through pan of (lie ccrcmo- n y "I ll never forget walking on the stage and looking out at all of those people, thinking, What am 1 going to say?" In (lie end, Bcaton over came tier fear, and created a spur of the moment speech by recounting (he conversations witli licr family earlier in (lie day. * My advice to you is, never leave home witli out a kiss, never stop saying I love you, never do anything to embarrass yourself, your family or anybody else and always give a compliment." Though the speech was a hit and went offwith-out a hitch, tlie yearly conference for die Association of Community Colleges that followed was slightly more stressful. Running late and witli her car broken down, lice mother gave her a drive to the GO station where she took a train to Toronto. As Beaton struggled to get tliere on time, licr mother yelled some advice. "She said you sliould always liavc au extra pair of panty Iiosc because you never know," recalled Bcaton. Fortunately slic didn t have to make a speech at (lie event, but slic did have to go on stage to accept licr award, and to licr horror a run liad appeared in lier nylons when slic arrived. Slic quickly scurried to tlio bathroom to see If she could turn them around and make (lie riin less noticeable, wlierc slic accidentally added a few more lioles and runs to (lie already ruined nylons. Deeply embarrassed, and unsure what to do, she was siwed by a kind lady who gave licr the nylons slic was wearing under her pants. Bcalon made it to (lie stage with determination and a smile, making for a great story, which alumni members still like to tell. The Association has come a long way since it s beginning, and continues to grow. They arc constantly making plans and stratcglxing to improve and reach llieir goals. " Carving out a niclic for ourselves will be a task, but not insurmountable," said Bcaton. "We d like to make ourselves a little more visible on campus so when tlicse students graduate, they know we re out there." Dolishny added, " I tliink the other point of our whole existence is to encourage, past graduates-to come togcmer. It is a great place to network witli oilier graduates." Though not often well known to students, the association helps students and creates a place for them in die school when they graduate. Beaton plans to finish her term as president, doing all she can to promote the association, and create more opportunities for students and graduates. " We have a lot to offer," she said. Bcaton is happy in licr career as well, and though she knows tliat - retirement will eventually come, she lives her life by an old saying. " Today is here, the past is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift, that is wliy they call it (lie present.

9 " Love connection at a price Finding a partner made easy by dating agency By Rochelle Boivin It s (lie 21st century. How s your love life? Burning bright or nonexistent? If you fcel you arc at a dead end in tin search for your soulmatc, then you re not alone. According to Lucf Parker, senior consultant with The Allied Network, her more than 14,000 clients in the d l A and surrounding area arc living proof that quality single people are out there actively searching. The network s client base stretches from Niagara to Barrie to Bowmanvllle, and the dating agency supplies many serious-minded pcople with a suitable match through a strict screening process. "We ve been in business for I l years now," says Parkcr. "1 met my own husband here, so that says a lot." Parker says tliat females start at age 20 and males are generally age 23 and up. The screening process consists of a criminal background check as well as a credit check. "People with substantial credit debt will be turned down," says Parkcr. "But those who have student loans, well that is excused for legitimate reasons." The Allied Network pairs up people based on a variety of things, sucli as compatibility, common interests and career-minded goals, "People nil out a detailed personality profile, tlicn a matching card," says Parkcr. "This tells me who they arc and what tlicy want." Factors such as race, religion, attitudes on money, careers, hobbies and goals, all come to the table when matching people. The matching department will then phone bothj^arties, telling them about that prospective person. Both parties get to approve or disapprove of the pairing, and in turn, will exchange phone numbers, said Parker. "We want to make sure that people arc emotionally healthy and ready for a long term relationship," says Parkcr. The serious screening process is there for a reason. Parker mentions that, although (lie services do not come cheap, they are effective and attract the rightpeoplc. "We want to stress that the agency starts at about $300,". says Parker.. : "But we provide a service unlike others," With a success rate ofbsto 95 per cent, The Allied Network has many benefits for those looking for long-term commitment. "Going to the bars and clubs are a dead end," says Parkcr. "Our focus is on long-term relationships. \Vc are not a dating service." In contrast, Lava Life is a multimillioii-dollnr empire tliat stiirtrd on (lie basis of phone dating. Back in 19(17, tlicy were an interactive phone service called IMCi. A decade later, (hey started their Internet site. They now boast 700,000 members worldwide. Their annual revenue is S100 million and shows no signs of slowing down. lust three years ago, they revamped their ad campaign, making it hip and appealing. Lori Miller, brand manager for Lava Life, says the reason the company is so successful comes down to simple terms. "1 think it s the overall product we offer," says Miller. "Now, you can even access Lava from your cell phone. It s that simple." Being a member Is inexpensive. You buy credits to Interact witli others. The minimum package is $ US and consists of 50 credits. Wlicn a certain someone sees your profile, (hey may click on llic happy face icon, also known as a smile, in a first move to Interact willi you. "It s a pay-as-you-go model," says Miller. "When someone sends you a smile, it is free to respond. When you initiate contact first, it costs six credits." Miller says tlic largest member group seems to be those aged 25 to 34. A close recond Is people between (lie ages of 1(1 and 25. "Whether you re really busy or have a crazy schedule, you can still be connecting.with people," says Miller. According to Valeric Gibson, leading sex and relationship expert, there arc pitfalls with Internet dating. "It can be used as a shopping channel for older men," slates "There arc also serial daters out there, people who want a date every day of the week.", Gibson. While she agrees tliat (lie Internet has opened up in recent years for singles to connect, people need to understand that not everyone is honest. "This method undoubtedly has its problems," she says. "People lie and misrepresent themselves sometimes. But generally speaking, it offers a wide arrangement of people you can meet." While Internet dating can become addictive and time consuming, Gibson still swears by person to person. "You can t beat chemistry," she says. "The eyc-to-cye contact. There s nothing like It." People, she says, need to network, tell their friends and others, that they are actively looking for a solid relationship. "We are all stuck to our computers," slie says. "We re tied to our families and jobs. We re not out there mingling with people." But Gibson believes that Internet dating may be a last resort for the older crowd., "At some point, there will be a saturation of Internet dating with older people," says Gibson. "Tlicy can t go to bars and clubs. 1 think, the baby boomers arc all going to be single, and there s nothing left for them." Finally, Gibson says it all boils down to one little technique that everyone should master, "Flirting is wonderful," she says. "It s so harmless, and it s all part of just getting out there and meeting people." LOVE CONNECTION: The Allied Network pairs up people based on things such as compatibility, common interests and career goafs for $300.

10 ! {. Vite TS " 10 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 & NEWS Re m emb rance D ay Reflecting on our history By Lynn Bradshaw Chronicle staff Durham College and UOIT staff and students took the time to remember (lie tears tliat were shed, and lives that were lost during World War One mid Two. During (he ceremony on Nov. 11 our national anthem was played, poems were read and speeches were heard to honour and remember our veterans who gave up llicir lives for our freedom. Canadian Forces Lieutenant Bany Hodgins played the Last Post for students and staff in tlic gym as they stood wearing poppies, proud to be In a country where freedom lias been made possible because of men and woman wlio fought in the First and Second World Wars. "Hundreds of thousands Canadians scarified tliclr lives for our freedom," said Gary Polonsky, DC and UOIT president. "We can make a difference by being civil with each other despite everyone s culture. We can choose to be friends wilh.inyone within tlie college and university." Jackle Brown, Student Association vice-president of communication at Durham Collegc/UOIT, was tlie master of JACKIE BROWN: While keeping in mind all that was done to remember history, Brown encourages students to respect this important day. ceremonies. "Thank you all for coming," she said. "It s great that staff and students can be lierc to participate on this important day." Polonsky lliankcd everyone for being present and ended wilh a final word of wisdom: "as we used to say in the sixties: peace." Brown ended (lie ceremony by saying. "May we always remember the meaning of Nov. 11. Hotline for all those a.m. classes By Philip Marentette Showing up to class at U a.m. isn t easy for most students, and it isn t any easier for (lie faculty at Durham College. Judy Morctton, vice-president of Academic Excellence and Innovation, has Issued a memo to all Osliawa Campus Durham College students with phone numbers tliat students can call to find out if their teacher will be absent. Tlie number Is called (lie Faculty Absence Hothnc and the list of absent faculty is updated every weekday at 7 a.m., for 8 and 9 a,m. class es. The local hotline phone number is (905) A toll free line lias been made available and can be reached at Any " other faculty absences will continue to be posted on the board outside eacli division office. ^" ^ " ^^I^OT, T R 1 1 F ^ n i R ^. :x^..., $. - ^.f -SSh " v 4 a- Si -r m isiws^^... 1»? :.» RICK NEMISZ: A shocked and dazed Nemisz was pleasantly surprised as he was recognized. Deserving of honour By Ashley Burchat Surprises may be common at union meetings. But it s usually not (lie president caughtoff guard. Rick Nemisz, President of (lie. support staff union, OPSEU 353 is marking 25 years serving In his position. At (lie Nov. 5 union meeting, tlie members of tlic union celebrated Nemisz s milestone witli a surprise cilkc and present. Nemisz is tlie first union president to serve for 25 years. They also honoured his Involvement on multiple committees for the community and even the province. SH& ALL A IsaEcaaooNr if,sw_,- /" 3E 19+ ^ EVENT Tickets; ^3 A<lv^ice ^ $5 At Tfiie D o<^ Tichets SOLD ^ the TUCK SHOP

11 THE CHRONICLE November 23, ^ NEWS What is your fondest/worst memory of S anta? Photos by Nicki Kamjass Jeff Hrdllcka Mechanical Engineering "I used to work at CIneplex, and our projectionist used to dress up as Santa Claus and chase me around." Kate Stillman Human Services Counsellor. "My fondest memory Is sitting on his lap when I was pulled off his glovo and he had on a Santa ring." Will MartuccI Multimedia Design "The worst I would say was when I saw my mom putting presents under the tree for the first time." Mike Schumann Multimedia Design "I wrote a latter to Santa Claus and I got a reply and It was In my dad s writing. And It was all over from there." School now safer for DC/UOIT students By Voytek Moroz Chronicle staff Students can now feel safer with new security measures at Durham and UOIT campus. Bill Johnston, DC security administrator, said (here have been a number of new security improvements put in place aimed at making the campus safer. They Include more cameras, a DC staff invited to reunite at special event By Dave Raherty. Durham College members past and present have been invited to reunite on Nov 28. The Durham College Alumni Association is planning a special night at a Osliawa. Generals home game, All current and former employees atiel.faculty are welcome to attend. Game time is 6:05 p.m. Ticket prices arc $11.50 for adults, $9 for youths/seniors and $6 for children nine and under, Anyone; who purchases tjckcts through the Alumni Association wilt be entered In a contest to win a special prize of door tickets of Raptors. Alumni/Development Lori Connor says (lie reason the Association plans events like <lils to reunite iilumni with the college. "It gets alumni out and reacquaintcd with the Alumni board and myself," she said, They can bring their kids out and have a good time cheering on the Generals." Anyone looking for tickets can call Connor at , but must do so before Nov. 19. greater number of security staff, code blue panic centres, a Walk Safe program, and swipe cards. Additional cameras have been installed at various parts of (lie campus to increase the surveillance around (lie scliool. Wlicre tliere used to be three people on the midnight shift mere arc now four. "We redeployed our staff so that we have better coverage during (lie late afternoon and midnight hours,," said Johnston. An officer is always by (lie phone 24 hours a day and seven days a week and the rest of the staffis radio equipped. Any suspicious incidents can be reported at any time of the day. Students can now take advantage of new code blue panic centres. They liave been installed around the parking lots. Their purpose is to assist any students wlio walk around tlie campus and feel threatened by something or someone, said Johnston. An individual can walk up to a code blue centre, press a button and tlic security desk will be immediately notified of their location. Instantaneously, a monitoring As far as the physical safety and. safety of property; I think this is a very safe institute, and we ll continue to improve on it. Billjohnston i system will zoom in on the area of tlic tlircat and any incident will be dealt with appropriately, said Johnston. In addition, a blue light on top of the pole will turn on to indicate to anyone who might lie around tlic area that tlicrc is a serious situation in progress. Getting into or out of (lie school is also safer. Students can take advantage of a Walk Safe program run by security and students during later hours, When exiting the school students can dial cxt and someone on duty will escort them to their cars. They can also dial (lie same number from their cell phone when entering the school, said Joliiiston. Some staff keys have now been replaced with swipe cards. Admittance to certain facilities around the campus is now monitored around the clock. The new swipe system allows for (lie immediate deletion of access of any card tliat may liavc been lost or stolen. Also, a computerized network lets security know wlio entered a facility and at wliat time. Overall, Jolmston said, "As far as the physical safety and safety of property, I think this is a very safe institute, and we ll continue to improve on it." Anastada Scanned Public Relations "My best memory of Santa Claus Is waiting at the Santa Claus Parade for hours In the freezing cold for Santa Claus." Snowboard, ski day trip planned By Lee Waddington The SA has prepared a ski and snowboarding expedition at Mount Kirby. Frascr McArihur, UOIT Student Association vice-president has planned (lie (rip fur J.in. 22. A maximum of W students are allowed to attend, and signup sheets will be iicid at (lie Tuck Shop, in tlic Student Centre. The price is $24 for students who have equipment. Students who will need to rent equipment will pay $50. The Student Association will cover transportation. A bus will be ready to pick up students at 9 a.m. in front of tlic Student Centre. This will be a day trip, so students looking to attend should be prepared for a long day.

12 .^...^ i»,i,\i,-^ ^_-. 12 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 The dangers of body art Students should assess the risks of tattoos and piercings By Lynn Bradshaw Chronicle staff VVti. it if you were told tliat you have been infected with a bloodborne disease that was the result a needle, tattoo or body piercing? The fact is, if you come In contact with a used needle or touclicd witli Infected equipment it is possible for you to become a carrier of, for example, Hepatitis B. This virus can survive on surfaces like metal, cotton, and glass for one to two weeks. A vaccine Is available to prevent (he spread of Hepatitis B. Unfortunately, no similar vaccines to exist to protect a person from oilier blood-borne viruses like Hepatitis Cor III V. All these diseases can change a person s life forever. Health Canada lias inspectors who monitor businesses sucli as tattoo parlors, hospitals and nail parlors. When tlic inspectors look at these different shops they follow a checklist that outlines (lie policies and procedures that the service provider must practice. For instance inspectors look for safe practices at establishments: single use items like needles should be discarded after each use, and all equipment must be sterilized. Also, employees sliould wear gloves during each procedure. Health Department inspectors encourage prospective clients to ask questions about their safety procedures. Also, clients are encouraged to ask businesses for their safety report from the Hcaltli Department. "We want to ensure tliat companies follow the procedures required to protect tlie public from infectious deceases," said Ross MacEachern manager of Environmental Health with Durham. Region Health Department. "Our goal is to protect the public hot close businesses." Berry Dorion, who works for a tattoo parlor in Oshawa, men- tioned that (lieydo regular stcrillxation tesling and it should be done by all businesses. He also mentioned tliat clients should feel comfortable about (tie procedures. "If clients are concerned about our methods then we lake tlic time to walk them through the procedure and answer the questions tliat they have," said Dorlon. "We try to make our clients relax as much as possible." The Hcaltli Department lias a number tliat consumers can call to report unsafe practices. When a business is reported the assigned inspector will visit (lie establishment and assess (licir procedures. If there is a problem then the business is required to fix it or be at risk of their business possibly being shut down. "We give the operators all tlic information (liat tlicy need to operate properly. Iftlicrc Is something wrong with a sterilizing machine Yor example, (lien we usually give warnings, but if tlicy don t comply we take the item away," said MacEaclicrn. "Inspectors know their operators and they try to establish trust and respect both ways. There arc operators we haven t hud an issue with and there are operates that are not compliant." A person who is planning to go to a tattoo parlor or to get a piecing at (lie mall can call the Hcaltli Department to find out information about a particular business, but the person must Iiave a specific business in mind. "Public awareness and an educated consumer play important roles in ensuring that operators of these businesses comply witli Personal Services Protocol," said MacEachern. "If a client is aware of proper procedures, knows what to look for and asks questions, the establishment has little choice but to follow the provincial requirements as the public demands. Our information displays will liclp consumers know wliat to expect and look out for." Health Canada suggests that clients get a feel for die establishment before they get work done. "Consumers arc at the mercy of tliese people, and it s important tliat they ask questions and get clear responses," said MacEacheni. "Usually business owners arc proud of tlicir safety accomplishments and (hey arc willing to provide you with information about their procedures." Health; Canada provides frequent information sessions to inform people about safe procedures at personal service settings. For additional information call ext %W NEWS B each B ash successful By Ashley Austin Barn s Bcacli Basil was one of (lie most successful pub nights licid by a student club. The event started off witli a surprisingly large numl)cr of people showing up in their hc.icliwcar and lots of people drinking and dancing. I-aler in the night tlicy had a female swimsult competition, where (lie women stripped down to tlicir swimsuils and walked up on stage. The women had 15 seconds each to dance and convince the crowd they should win. Tlicy group was quickly narrowed down to three girls and Meghan Spencer took (lie win. About an hour later tlicy lieid tlic guys competition but it was not a swimsuit competition. It was more ofaliot body, bootyshaking competition. The guys had 15 seconds cadi to show (lie crowd what tlicy had. The line of Propane tanks explode By Kirn Martin Chronicle staff Residents of Bowmanvillc were left without power on Tuesday, Nov. 9 after a fire caused explosions of propane tanks at Caledon Propane Storage Facility, located south of the -101 on Port Darlington Road. The fire started just before 8 p.m. A loss of power wasn t the only problem residents went through because of tlic explosion. Residents within a one-mile radius were evacuated. Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Centre was open to evacuees. Three fire departments fouglit the blaze - Clarington, Osliawa, Photo by Ashley Austin BIKINI CONTEST: Winner, Meghan Spencer. guys across the st.ige was huge but it quickly dropped down to three. Tlic nnals liad to be done a couple of (lines because tlic D) just could not tell who tlic winner was. but after the liard battle 22- year-old Dwight lones took the win. Later in tlic night there was food available out on (lie patio and Darlington Nuclear. The fire was put out at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nov 10. Investigations arc ongoing and the cause of the fire is still unknown. In a media release, Mayor lohn Mutton said," We arc hoping within three of four weeks to have a cause of the (Ire." " I was in the garage, putting away recyclables, simultaneously 1 heard a loud bang and felt a vibration, " said local resident Krisiin ;nul It was well worth it. Many students took full advantage of the food for sucli a good price. Tlic event brought in over $1,000 for the Bain association. Ham stands for Business Administration Marketing. Tlicy iirc a group ofstudcnts who organized the event to raise money for llie Ontario College Marketing Competition. Quite a few students who worked together to make this event as big as it was. "It s Important to get involved in the events tliat are going on In tlic college and ;ilso its good experience," said Amaiida Mendiclno. a second-year Marketing student wlio was helping run tlic event. Mcndicino went on to explain how she applied (lie lessons learned in class to helping witti (Ills event. "The association wants to thank everyone for tlicir donations and attending the event," said Mcndicino. Photo by Kirn Martin CALEDON PROPANE: The last remaining propane tank after a fire started, causing propane tanks to explode in Bowmanville. Elliott. "It sounded like steel on steel, as if two tractor trailers collided, however only a. few minutes, later, a series of bangs followed." She received a phone call moments later from her boyfriend s son. "The propane tanks are exploding!" screamed Michael O Brien on the phone. The bla /.c was a shock to local residents as well as the surrounding community. VIP NIGHT OFF REGULAR BR1CE ITEMS THURSDAY, HOYEWR KTPM. - ^^to--- i^" HARMONY CENTER -, ^^sy^ysf^. ^^c r -i^ :,.OSHMWX)NWUO fl,^,..-, 3ti^fij^^,;.^^^^VWWUWlEeNRQSEXX>^A

13 NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 23, D C profes sor teaches succes s By Rochelle Boivin "1 once had ;i mother and daughter show up ii( my door and ;isk if dicy could look in my. closet," says John Green. "The daughter couldn t sleep tlilnking about the book I d written called There s A Dragon In My Closet. I sliowed them llic closet nnd never lieard from them again." At Durham College, professor John Green is a celebrated children *, author of eight books, including the classics i lien s A Dragon In My Closet and Alice And The Birthday Giant. He s also written a symphony, which will debut next Spring. Green mentions that children can often be (lie inventors of humorous ideas. "I guess tho funniest writingrelated tilings sire llie answers 1 get from kids when I ask them wliere they think writers get llieir ideas from," lie says. "All (lie way from Ideas fly through the air, to get poured into your head through your car in (lie middle of llie niglil, and everything in between." Green is excited about the symphony lie is set to debut in a matter of months. "I have written a new children s work called The 8 Lost Notes," says Green. "It lias been written for a narrator and a full symphony orchestra, and it s going to be performed next April in Osliawa. The composer is a friend of mine from Paris. 1 will narrate it, lie will conduct the orchestra. It s original music, and it will be the first time Us been done anywhere." Green also says that lie lias written another book witli a musical twist.tp it, but it s really a cliildrcn s story, with an accompaniment. "I have a novel which is partly finished, but I m having (rouble getting time to get at it," he says. "With work and everything, some days when you get home, (lie last tiling you want to do Is write. You re burnt out." Green; a former fuu-timc professor, now teaches part time at the college, and also owns his own con- suiting business, called KMG Corporate Learning. His company provides business communication training to national clients. Green gives two pieces of advice to aspiring authors. "Head and write," lie says. "Read, particularly in the genre in wliicli you re interested in writing. So if-ybu want to be a^ children s writer,.you need to read 500 children s books, to get some kind of feel for what children like to road, wliat publishers want, and just practice. Write, Get it down on paper, if you have ideas. Write." Tlic children s market is extremely difficult to break into, Green warns. "Children arc discriminating. readers, and there s a lot to compctc.with," he says. "just take two genres of television and video games. Children s writers are in direct competition with both of them. If you haven t got the child s attention in the first page ofa book, then lie s put it down, and he s off doing something else." You have to be careful as a children s autlior tliat you don t moral- I /c or finger wag. CTiildrcn, be says, don t like to be lectured. "Kids arc very perceptive that way," says Green. "As soon as tlicv Photo by Rochelle Bonin AUTHOR AND PROFESSOR: John Green writes children s books and just finished writing a symphony that will be playing next April in Oshawa. reiilixc they re being led into doing something oilier than bring ciitcr- (ained, (lien (hey become very suspicious and defensive." Friends and colleagues speak fondly of Green. "I ve known Jolm for 25 years," says Bill Swan, anotlier children s author and former journalism teacher at Durham College. "John is a very energetic and dedicated teacher. I know any students who liavc liad him as their teacher have been very fortunate." Shcila Bell teaclics government in the journalism program at Durham College. I ve known Jolin for 2(1 yc.ir.s," suys Hell. "lie s itwesome with words and just a fun-loving guy. lie s also very creative." Horn in North BalllefonI, Sa.sk., a small farming community. Green was raised by a musical family. His father, a dentist, played piano in a jazz band. His mother, a music teacher, sang jazz. Green s love of music and literature propelled him to where he is now, a best-selling autlior. "I started public broadcasting when 1 was in high school," explains Green. " I worked all night, for very little money. 1 did rvfrytliii)^, (lici llif news, <li(l llic wftitlifr." He (hen attended (lyt-rson in 1963 (o study Journalism and Broadcast Arts. He spent 12 years in broadcasting, working for die CBC in Saskatoon, and CTV in Edmonton. He also did some educational television in Edmonton and Winnipeg. "1 finally got tired of broadcasting," says Green, "i wanted to do somctliing else." Green then turned to writing. He was in part responsible for the acquisition of material that was supposed to be turned into TV pro- grams for children. "A lot ofllie stuff we were getting at (lie CBC was so badly written," says Green. "So I decided to write some of it myself, and tliat s how (lie writing career got launched." Green says wlicn lie was first published in the mid «0s, the market was much less competitive llian it is today, and lliat scripts Were more likely to get read. "I was still working full time then," says Green. "1 was working in public broadcasting and I was also in university. I went back to school for teacher s college." After graduating from (lie threeyear program, lie was lilrcd at Durham College, where lie lias been for 25 years. He now leaches l,aw and The Media for the journalism program, among oilier subjects. Green s main influences are Janet I.iinii, llie Canadian writer for young adults, [Say Bradbury, llic great American writer, and J.R.K. Tolkien. "One of the interesting things about emulating another writer is llial your own style comes out of it," says Green. "While you may never achieve tlie purpose of sounding like them, emulation is a wonderful idea. One of llir tilings I ve discovered, is tliat something new is horn, which is my writing, and all ofa sudden llicre s people coming behind you, mul they re trying to cmiilam you," says Green with. a smile. " Now, U sliti shocks wu 10 lv»\s duy when people s. iy to me "I m trying to writi; ihe way you write." Green s older p.is.sion.s iisrlwlcti sfciinu iind cooking. "1 love to ski," lit; says. "In fact, I m Wiiitiiiy for it to snow." I Ie also loves to cook, and mentions tliat it is a creative outlet Just like writing or music. "I get strong urges sometimes to get in (lie kitclicn and make a mess," he says. "I liavc lots of people who 1 use as guinea pigs, and sometimes it doesn t work out They re usually family members or good friends, and I ll say I ve created this thing and I need you to come over and cat it, to find out if it s any good. "

14 . Ontario s 14 THE CHROMCLE November 23, 2004 Royal Winter Fair a success and a 2:ood time and compete in llic Finals for.senior and junior showmanship classes. Competitors work year round to improve their skills and work with a calf to teach it and perfect llir call s appearance and presenliitidii to tlie judge. Trislia Macl.cod of Oxford County look home (lie grand champion title in the senior showmanship class during the Scotiabank I lays Classic, a competition for 1-H members and tlicir dairy calves. Dawn VVright, 10, from Ajax said lier favourite part of (lie fair was "walking around looking at {ill llie different animals, especially (lie calves and the Clydesdales and Belgians, Also tlie chickens with tlie awesome hairdos." Vender s booths were liomc to many different people. Rockwood aullior Krisia Breen was on hand to proniotc her new book Quicksand - The Mysterious Disappearance of Dakoiaroo. Artists showcased their work iind tack shops persuaded buyers witli sales. A sign maker churned out custom wood signs as customers watclied and waited. Tlic Guinness Book of World Records largest slab of fudge weighing over 1000 pounds was on display and available for sale after being accepted into (lie book of records. The Royal is not limited to competitions involving animals. Contestants could enter vegetables and fruit for judging. A pumpkin weighing 1,093 pounds won the largest pumpkin contest. With a variety of exhibits and attractions tlic Royal was a fair like no other, with something for everyone. The fair was almost everything Wriglit had hoped for except she was "lioping to find more vegetarian stuff. The vegetable sliovv was all right, but there were no recipes noating around like at tlic Ex." PftRTY TOURS By Angela Casselman Tired led,.idling muscles and tlic smell of manure all add ill) H) ;i tlay at llic Royal Agricultural Winter I- alr. From the first moment yon step through the door of the Exhibition Place llic ;iir is full of tin smell of ;iiilm;ils iincl leather while the RIccob Collseinn smells strongly of soil. Aromas from stands offering lioiiifinadr apple blossom pastries, hotdogs, pork sandwiches, aiid fudge cause your taste buds to water. It s nearly unbearable. Leaving (lie food area through (lie shopping stands and down a winding hall leads you 10 ilie Horse I aliicc were horses ;ire stalled iintil it s their turii at a chance for a ribbon. Tall Clydesdales stand beside smaller ponies barely larger than a Great Daw. Racli farm lias decorated their section of stalls, their liorses groomed and ready-for llie ring. Children are ninami by tlie slicer size of thf animals walking down tlie aisles, some of their hooves larger than dinner plates, with heavy mrtal driving shuuh nv.iun^ them even larger. The Royal lias attracted sonic of the most prestigious riders froin Canada and around tlic world. Canadian Olympian lan Mlllar and Ills Millar Brooke Stables, as well as another Canadian great, Belli Underbill s stables, were in attendance. The skill level ranged from Olympians to some of the best up and coming riders competing on their smaller pony sized mounts. The skill level also ranged in the cattle competitions. Members of 4-H clubs converged on tlic Royal to showcase their skills ^MPOS^ NEWS Rock out at Mean Ax Music By Andrea Tooze Cnronicle Staff Walking into tlir sm.ill guitar shop 1 was greeted witli a smile bv part-owner David Stmmoiis. With ills booming British accent and friendly demeanor 1 instantly fell welcome at Mean Ax Music, O.sli.iwa s newest musical instrument store. Unlike the oilier tliree shops In (lie city, Mc;m Ax Music focuses on supplying equipment for rock musicians. "1 thought it would be nice to liave a store lliat offered a different variety of guitars," said Siminons, He says that rather than competing wttli Long ;>nd McQuade, Wilson and Lcc, and Walter s Music, his goal was to complement wliat they were oltering (lie area s guitarists. "A rock shop for rock guitarists has always been llio intent," said Siminons. He says Ilis passion is to educate people on wliat musical instruments are out there and to get youngsters started on tlic.right track. Currently Mean Ax Music is one of onfy five sliops in (lie province who sell USP guitars. "K.SP guitars arc tlio most souglil after heavy metal guitars today," said Sliiimons, He doesn t stock r enderand Gibson because Long and-mcquadc has exclusive rights to carry tlicni in tills area. However, Slinnions said he is happy to he one of (he few BSP dealers out tlicro. Tlic store also stocks Schctcr, Washburn, Barracuda, B.C. Ricli, liamcr, Stagg, Garrison.ind Oscar Schinidt guitars. In addition to a store packed with guitars, bases and acccs- Pholo by Andrca Tooir A UNIQUE COLLECTION: One of only five stores in the province that sells ESP guitars. Inset, part-owner David Simmons. sories, sncli as pedals anil.imps, Mean Ax offers guitar repairs and music lessons. Currently they have three teachers, Ben, Tony and Scan (caching both conservatory nnd inforniarsiylcs of guitar. Lessons arc available any day of llie week during store liours. The silop opened early last spring and lias been slowly growing a fan base since then. Simmons said that tlic response to (lie store has been great so far and every day new customers come in. Simmons sliares ownership witli junior partner Craig Donaldson wlio started working in (lie store when it first opened last spring. After proving Ilis strong character, Simmons invited him to become partner and part owner of tlic store. In tlw future Slinmons liopes to double (lie sly.e o(lhe store and triple tlie number of lessons. He also alms to continue stocking tlie best equipment on (lie market. "We re making sure we ve got all tlic latest tilings that people want to try." Simmons explained, noting it is important that Mean Ax Music provides, a friendly place for people to come and try out new equipment. Siniinoiis said lie understands that it can he intimidating for people who don t know anything about guitars to come into a guitar shop and check tilings out He says within rive minutes lie.has, most people laughing and getting all the information (hey need to make a good purchase. Mean Ax Music is located at 245 King Street West, in Osliawa. ^. TOUR SPEC^5^ New York City. Montreal. Quebec Cliy. Toronto. New Orleans. Dayiona Ocacli. Panama CUv and mucli more... GET 8 YOU GO FOR FREE!

15 A NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 23, Engineering i s nearing By Peter Mitskinis Beginning September 2005, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will he opening 11 new program (or ihose interested In engineering and applied science. Students will learn (lie finidaniciitiils iiiid i) )j)lic;itions of engineering, as well as tlif industry. This four-year Bachelor of Engineering prograni will prepare students to work ;is professional engineers. Students will li;ive tliu ability to clioose a v;iriely of majors. inchiding iintoniotive, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical and software engineering. Marc Rusen, dean of llie Engineering and Applied Science program, has been working (Ills year to prepare (lie program for the fall of "Tills fall (2005) we arc expecting approximately (10 to 100 students to enrol in Electrical Engineering, 70 to 1)0 students in Automotive Engineering, and 50 to 70 students in Software Engineering," said llosen. Currently. Roscn has 11 staff members as well as five support staff hired, and lie liopes to get more by September, as they may require extra professors and staff to work in various parts of (lie pro- gram. Automotive Engineering, one of (lie options that students will liave, provides them witli an understanding of the principals of the automotive industry. To get into this program, high scliool students require a minimum of 60 per cent in English, and at least five courses in mathematics iind science, at the university level, witli an average of 70 per cent. "In the beginning \vc are going to stress more on the theory and fundamentals aspects of engineering, because they do not change often in this career area," said Rosen. Students who arc interested in electrical and software engineering will require the same high scliool components. The electrical program will allow students to learn and apply their knowledge tlirougli the analysis, design and implementation of electrical, power, control, electronic, biomeuical, pliotonic and wire- less systems." ^"* " * Those interested in taking software engineering will examine the design of computer software for different applications. These will include database systems, computer graphics and robotics. For each engineering program being offered, a live-year engineering and management option will be available as well. This will give students (lie business skills required to be managers or entrepreneurs, which will provide a foundation for MBA studies. Laptops will be (lie primary component when starting any on the engineering programs. The lease will cost $1,408 per year. "Students may also need drafting supplies <ind minor equipment for the first year," said Roscn. "If all goes well, each area of this program should be quite successful." Bctli-Anne Leech, engineering specialist, is going to be co-ordlnator of all the activities associated Engineering points of interest The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is the only university in Ontario to offer the Manufacturing Engineering program as part of their Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Each of the Engineering programs for Sept will offer a five-year engineering and management option. This will teach students to manage and operate their own engineering company. Internships and co-op opportunities will also be available to students in the fall. These new engineering programs will prepare students to work as engineers with the skills required to succeed in business and management areas. Professors who will be teaching these programs are professional engineers with long engineering workforce backgrounds. Source: University of Ontario Institute of Technology program information booklet with running (lie engineering laboratories. Having an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering was a vital component for Leech to have been qualified for tier position. Prior to accepting a Job ut the university, Leech worked for General Motors of Canada for nine years ;is ;i project engineer and manager. "1.will be responsible for working with the faculty to ensure that we have die appropriate laboratory equipment and materials for our academic programs, and for ensuring that (lie laboratories arc operated safely and in compliance with any regulations. As well as supervising the laboratory specialists, 1 will also ensure that we have the appropriate laboratory facilities," said Leech. Even though having an under- graduate-degree in engineering Is important, it was essential for Leech to have extensive knowledge in this field. "I think that my experiencr.nid oilier formal c-diic.ilion equally contributed to iny employment willi UOrr," said Leech. With today s growing economy, there is a desperate need for engineers. When engineers begin working, they generally follow one of two patlis: cither as a technical expert or.is a manager. Both of these jobs are essential to the operation of any engineering company. Those who arc interested in getting into the management aspect can choose a specific degree in this area. "The management portion of (lie degree liclps an engineer to learn another language: tliat of the business community," said Leech. "Engineers often strive for an optimal physical solution and we may not rccogniy.e or Incurpimnc oilwr constraints." When students iinderst.itid the n..ililft". i)[ (lit." bii.siiit s.s world, 11 helps ;ni engineer to find ;ind coiniiiiiiiic.itf betler soliilions. Upon graduating, students wilt liave employment oppordinilics with coiiipiinifs do.iliiig will) telecoiiiidiinicniioiis or (lie automotive industry, and in less tradi- tional firms. "These programs and (lie courses within them are aiming at helping students to effectively use their education to solve real world problems," said Leech. According to the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers survey of employer s, a graduate from an engineering program will start with an average salary of $44,578. However, this depends on (lie type of work they get into, as well as the size of the organization. "I really believe tliat an engineering degree is one of (lie best degrees to get when starting a career, regardless of what one docs with it," said Leech. Robotic engineering is another option that students will be able to choose from. It will teach them the mechanics behind how robots move and how to control them. Scott Nokleby, assistant professor, will be one of (lie many professors teaching the first-yeiir students in tills arcii of engineering. "The first year is conimon to all ol (lie engineering programs," said Nokleby. "Engineering students take primarily math and science courses, which form a basis for wliat they will lie taking in the following years. Students in (Ills program will be studying courses related to robotics. These will Include: Robotics and Automation, Mcchtronics, and Control Systems. Co-op and internship options will he available. Students will work with companies tliat employ mechanical and manufacturing engineers, like General Motors and Ford. Tills program will lie open to all students, and will accommodate students wllli disalillilies. "There tire nn physical requirements (or these proy"»tis ivi.u sliould prevent a person from takiny llieiii," s. lid Nokleby. Once sludnits yradii.ilf, they f;in fliicf Jol).s wild coinpiiiiir.s thut (-niploy iiil dl.tiiic til ;iii(l ii)<umf;ic- (tirii);, fiiyilift- r.s, nin^in^ small-scale from consulting (inns to large-scale automotive and aerospace companies. Before students leave university they can take an internship as part of their program to prepare themselves for tlie work force. There are both co-op and internship options for both the mechanical and manufacturing programs," said Nokleby. "Students can get placements with companies who employ mechanical and manufacturing engineers. Ontario is full of such companies."

16 "!. ^MPUS NEWS. y Kirn Martin ;hronicle Staff Long llnc-ups out (lie coffee ihops door aiul drive-through lines mining out to the street seem to irovc that the caffeine in coffer is ruly addictive. Former employee of (lie Tim lortons on the corner of Hrock >lrcct iind Consumers Drive in kvhitby, Tim Fcrnihough says, "It s idlculous what people will ilo for :hclr cofrcc. Many peo )Ic empty ilicir change purse or asliiray to lily for it. People have paid me vitli obsolete hills like $1 aiitl S2 illis, alul oltler, collector versions if the larger bills, 50 cent coins, ind sonic oveii resort to trying to liiss olt coins from oilier countries is currency here." Kverywherc you look you ll rr i busy cofree shop. Whether i( is ;i I tm Horlons or a small franchise, wople all around arc buying coffee lirouglihiit llic d. iy. Sloven Alcorn and Trislon cterson, employees.it (lie 1 iin lortons in Bowmanville ;t( asclinc lload and Wavcrty lload. alll agreed tliat Tliii 1 lortons lias cat cofrcc. Petcrson also l)elie\ cs ic coffee is so popular, "because c are open 2 1 liours a day, seven iys a week." Nicotine and caffeine arc both ildictivc stimulants. They both IgRcr the same pleasure points In lie brain making your brain crave lie pleasurable sensation. So when ou have a coffee and a cigarette at ie same time, your brain is getting ouhle (lie pleasure. "Caffeine is highly addictive. uitting coffee can cause with- H^,.~*w i^.. -.i~aain. Photo by Kirn Martin CAFFEINE CRAZED: Students wait in long lineups in fm» l*lt?m»fem] likim drawal symptoms sucli as headaches, sleeplessness and irritability," says author Tom McGri-gor In his book Fasting to Freedom. Do tliesc symptoms sound familiar? Caucinc, nicotine and cocaine arc all addictive stimulants. Coca- Cola once put cocaine in their soft drinks at the turn of the century and liad no problem selling it, until was banned. So in place of it cocaine, they added caffeine to cola, a legal addictive substance. "Caffeine Is a central nervous system stimulant which, when consumed too much, can cause people to become dehydrated, jittery, anxious, and liypc r," says Susie Langley, Nutrition Consultant. "Caffeine is a solution to a quick sourcc ol ciw v r fond resort to tlie caffeine In coffee and develop bad eating habits," continues I.anglcy. She goes on and says dial sue doesn t recommend that athletes consume a lot of caffeine cither, because it is a stimulant and it can actually cause llic athlete s performance to suffer. "If you consume too much caffeine, it can make you tired because it is dehydrating you," says Laiiglcy. "In a survey, (lie four top reasons for people quitting coffee were: central nervous system disorders, 39 per cent; gastrolntcstlnal problems, 37 per cent; to break tlie addiction, I ) per cent; (ind nbrocystic tumours, 15 per cent," says McGregor. A single 10 ox. medium cup of coffee hiis 1()B mg. of caffeine In it according to tlie Tim Morions nutrition guide. However, "tliere me levels in our coiiee, s. Jennifer Vankootcn, consume nutrition and regulatory compll aiicc co-ordlnalor of Tim Honoris "The caffeine levels can clinngi depending on the type of wale used, the temperature of (ho watci (lie type ofcoltcc beans and (lie 111 tcr being used," slic salu. IIealtii Canada specifics "a cal fcinc Intake for adults find cliil drcnl2 and older; mg. no more often than every three to fou liours up to a maximum of 1,001 mg. In 2-1 liours. Women wlio ar planning or become pregnai] should not consume more (liai 300 mg. a day." Tim 1 lorions coffee proves to b delicious and it s addictive becaus it lias caffeine in It, as does cola (i tea, however, coffee carries a lilgli er amount of catleinc. The addii tion is Increasing with ever) cup ( coltee you drink. Basketball Durham vs Lakeland -"!. - ^""^ ;;?l. -^ ^r%t :^:s:.a; -f. ^^"^V^"^^^-^^" JL I) c c e rnb -e r 4 M,^ V_/ V -< V/ JL r^-^ V^- -S- JL University of Ontario Institute of Technology ip D U R H A M

17 VSi-S- *- «fc^* THE CHRONICLE November 23, NE^VS Hunting poses minimal risk to public Hunters educated. > tested in safety By Angela Casselman A rustic In llic brush brings (lie hunters gun up to his shoulder waiting patiently for (lie rustic to become a forin. When it tlocs a simple pull of the trigger brings the deer to (lie ground. A simple action,. i deadly result. A 21 year-old Maynootli man was killed on Nov. 1 after suffering a gunshot to tlie head from Ills own rifle while at his watch. Autliorilles arc investigating to determine what caused (lie firearm to discliarge, Any injuries suffered due to (lie discharge of a firearm must he reported to a consrrv.ition officer, whether the Injured party is a limner or ;in innocent bystander. A liunicr inust always know what is behind his or her target as a.308 caliber rifle, a common deer hunting ride, lias a dangerous range of up to 4 km, on a straight coursp with no hills, trees or structures to alter its path. The same goes for ;> bird hunter s shotgun which produces a, spray of pellets that are often fired into the air at a flying bird. Individuals wlio are concerned about falling pellets from a bird hunter s gun sliould inform the hunters ofthcir concern. "Falling shot in itself would have the same impact as small hail falling or a heavy rain therefore would have no immediate danger," said Spiros Chrysochou, the Hunter Safety Education Program Co-ordinator. However if it is occurring he suggests asking the hunter to change DC offers hunting course By Angela Casselman Are you interested in hunting for deer or moose? Or any other animal for that matter? In order to become a licensed hunter the government of Canada requires prospective hunters to take a hreanns safety course before taking the hunter safety course which, allows you to purchase a hunting llcense, Durham College ofiers the - courses required to become a licensed hunter. Check out the part time course calendar to Hhd out when the next courses ore taking place. Ilis lire /.one. "We advocate responsible hunting and full respect for private property, landowners, et cetera, and we know most hunters would avoid letting such a tiling happen in (lie first place." With November upon us hunting season is in full swing across the province. The areas nortli of the region had their deer season from Nov The seasons for larger giime nrr cither one or two weeks long with hunting on Sundays prohibited in most areas. Hunting is only permitted during (lie hours of a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset. Small game seasons, including Huffed Grouse (Partridge) and Canada Geese, begin in September and do not end until mid- December. Arc you certain you arc safe during these (hiics from stray biihel.s and raining pellets from shotguns? I low can you protect yourself and those around you? According to Chrysochou, "there is absolutely no reason why anyone in (lie general public slionid have any conccrhs." The only tiling the public should be aware of is (lie times in wliicli hunting Is taking place, lie said. The sport of hunting requires ;i certain level of skill. The hunter iniist be able to safely handle ;i firearm, remain in one place silently and then control their e.-icilemfiit long enough to deliver a lellial shot to an animal that is often travelling quickly. Hunting will) bounds Is permitted In Ontario, which gives the hunter an advantage. As the sound of (lie hounds grows nearer so docs (he deer or iikw.e it is (railing. So how do you know if there arc hunters in your area, pursuing ducks or deer in your own backyard? Hunters arc not allowed on private property unless tlie landowner gives permission, however, bullets can enter a person s property. Owen Brett, a hunter safety instructor for the past 30 years, advises people entering the busli to. wear blaze orange. But if this is not possible, make yourself visibic, wear bright colours 0-ft^^- -.t lvcfl ^». ;.^^.".w.s/,.,»<k,-;.^^^ ^"... ^it:. ^ ^ ^^. «_,,w^ -^a»i r ^.A::-^- HUNTING INFORMATION; A free book of hunting regulations published by the Ontario government is an excellent source of information for hunters and nonhunters alike..and avoid donsr Imisli. If you ;irf entering ;in.irc.i llicit i.s bring bimtfd (luring tin? first or l.ist liglit ofdiiy. carry a flashlight said Urett. Make sure tliat you avoid walking quietly and if walking with another person speak to tlicm, as your voice will travel through tile brush lie said. The regulation of 2,5BO square cm (400 square inches) of unbroken hunter orange on the torso of the hunter only applies to (hose who arc hunting deer or moose as well as bear hunters who arc not in a tree stand. Bow hunters hunting in strictly yvww.groove/o unge..c,o M.iy;»»- Moosi-.y.A,". u ^ h ;. August 1:.. Aiitlfrlrvs Opef August 31:..^ ^, ContmModOpw : cm i-soo-.ia s-iis i la rntcr tirnwt " ^Sb. «.. hu»v Suintiiifi ;irf;is ;i.s nz ji ;i.s bin) hunters ;irc exoiipt froin tlic iuiincr (»nii)(;t nilc. Duck hunters and sinall g.iiiie hunters are dressed in c-iiiiioufliige blending into tlieir surroundings to fool tlieir game. Hunters pursuing larger game will be easy to sec because of tlieir orange suits even with their lack of movement, and might be seen setting up tree stands weeks before tlie liunt to allow (lie animals to investigate it and get used to the new foreign object. Being aware of legal hunting zones can also play a large role in ^ % rcni;iiniiig safe throughout the season. I lie city ofoshawa enacted a bylaw on Dec: prohibiting the discliarge of firearms within the city. However, an officer fulfilling Ilis duties, a firearms owner witliin a firing range authorized by (he Firearms Act, a farmer protecting Ilis crops and livestock from predators and a hunter holding a valid hunting license are exempt from Ilie by-law. Hunters, however, MC restricted to tlie areas in which they can discliarge llieir firearms. I lunting is not permitted in certain areas including all land and waterways soutli of Winchester Koad. North of Winchester also lias designated no-fire xones including (lie Hamlet of Raglan and the Hamlet of Columbus. Anyone discharging a firearm within these areas is subject to (he consequences as outlined by the I roi Kici. il Offences Act for c. icti offence the individual commits. Hunters are also restricted in where they c.in hunt within designated areas. A firearm may not lie discharged across a roadway or within elglit metres of any publicly travelled ;ire;i. "We can assure you tliat Ontario hunters are extensively trained on target identidcutlon, bullet tniiuclory, range of ballistics, ;md cnsurink.i suff backdrop," Chrysochou said. "It is supported by inipcccublu sutuly record ot Onl&rio hunters as U cuiux rris iwn-vmmuts." Tlie education the hunters rfl-dvc fociim fs n iwrtiiw of (lifir (line- on tili-yct i(lfnhfic;ition to fii.siirc.llil hunter knows ;ui(l.set"; fli.s or her (iilire (;iryf( bcforv Inking uim. Individuals wlio liave succeeded in passing (lie provincial testing for sale handling of firearms and safe hunting procedures have been given a large responsibility. Hunting carelessly can be extremely dangerous for all parties involved and those wlio are not. Consequences for hunting carelessly include a fine of up to $25,000 or imprisonment The guilty party could also face charges under (he Criminal Code. 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18 18 THE CHRONICLE November 23, 2004 How safe do you think you are? DC and UOIT students can be escorted if they feel scared or threatened By Ashley Coliins If you arc walking alone at night and there is no one else in sight, who would liear you call for help? Nobouy. Whether it Is walking through a dark parking lot, waiting at (lie bus stop or even travelling between (lie school and residence, it Is not safe to travel alone at niglit. Students should always lie In groups or have someone accompany them to their destination. The Safcwalk Program at Durham College provides someone accompany any student, staffer member of public to and from campus buildings, parking lots, bus stops or residences in (lie evening. Philip Peco, lead liand of tlie program, believes the Safcwalk Program is a good way to remind students to be aware of personal safety. "It also sliows (lie students and staff that the administration of UOIT and DC arc concerned for the safety on campus of all patrons." ludy Kcllar, campus safety co-ordlnator, says she is satisfied with tlic program, but would like to see more students take advan- tage of the opportunity. Since lls cstabltshmcnt three years ago, (lie number of users lias decreased siibst.inti.illy, from 130 (lie first year to 36 (lie second year. "It has decreased even though our promotion has increased and (lie service hours have remained tlic same," said Kellar. "We re doing everything we can to protect students," slic said. "But 1 believe tliat most students travel in groups more often than they used to." Pcco agrees tliat tlic program is not used as often as they would like. On average, lie says tlic service is used three to four times a S ex and business Women can now shop and party at the same time By Meaghan Van Heuvelen G-strings, lubricant, dildos. These are words tliat make most people blush, but there is a surprising market among women, young and old, for sex toys. Fortunately there is a convenient way to purchase these specialty items through a "sex party". Undercoverwear is a lingerie company tliat throws private parties at women s homes. Their products range from comfortable sleepwear to sexy lingerie. They also offer sex toys, through the Bedroom Magic company, such as vibrators, handcuffs, sex games and all sorts of good tasting and useful lubricant. It s really easy to throw a party," says Donna MacKcnzie, an Undercoverwear employee who goes to women s homes. "A hostess Just contacts the company and sets up a date. Then she invites her friends and family and gets great deals and free stuff for throw- week. "It Is good to know that people feel safe enough on tliclr own to not need an escort," lie said. "But I would just like people to know tliat tlicy don t need to be shy to ask for an escort. We arc getting paid to lie there, so we might as well be doing something useful." Not only docs (lie Safcwalk Program provide free accompaniment on campus property, but it also provides valuable employment experience, especially those who arc seeking careers in police services and similar fields, said Kcllar. Safcwalk Is one of (lie many jobs available on campus. Since (he positions are paid positions through (lie DC Ontario Work Study Program and UOIT University Works Program, all interested students had to be approved by (lie student employment program at Student Services, said Kcllar. Students who were considered had to be full-time students with proven Hnancial need and be eligible for OSAP. After financial aid officers reviewed (lie applications and contacted all eligible candidates, llic students were free to apply to any of the jobs on campus, Including Safewalk. A. total of eight positions were lilted, one being a lead liand. Tlicrc arc four males and four females, whicli make up the co-ed teams. Upon training, cadi team member received a 16-p<ige orientation manual outlining the main responsibilities. All loam members arc connected via walkie-talkies lo several command posts sucli as security, bolli residences and the Student Centre. They are also to act as extra eyes for security," said Kcllar. Uased on his past experience and knowledge of being a former Safcwalk team men-i- ing tlie party." Hostesses automatically get a certain amount of (lie merchandise for free just for liaving the party. Depending on how much sells at their party tlie hostess can get anywhere from $65 to $2QO worth for free. They also can get discounts depending on how many people show up. "The holidays are our busiest time of year," says Mackenzie, "but surprisingly most of the stuff we sell Isn t for gifts but for the women themselves. I think tliat Christmas just puts everyone in a shopping mood in general" "A lot of the toys are stuff that I would be embarrassed to buy in a store," says Sava Zeranska, a first-year DC student who attended one of MacKenzie s parties. "It s a really fun way to buy cute things and hang out with your friends." The prices for the lingerie are around $65, while tlie toys arc anywhere from $10 to $100. "A iot of tlie lingerie you can t find in stores," says Zeranska. "It s all original and unique. That s why it s worth every penny." Each party can have its own theme; from Margarita parties to bachelorette parties, depending on wliat the hostess wants. "The age range really varies," says Mackenzie. "Younger women like the toys better, while older women prefer the lingerie, but all in all I tliink that women just want to feel sexy and that s what we try to provide for them." bcr, Peco was asked to fulfill tlic position of lead liand. His main responsibilities include making weekly schedules, tracking hours worked by each member, recording usage hours for the week (llow many escorts were provided) and being of assistance to any team member who has concerns, scheduling conlllcts or tntcrteam issues. One of tlic main reasons wliy Pcco joined (lie program was to b;il;incc work with sclinol. Going to university and "working strictly evening shifts lias been an advantage because there is only a slight chance of work ever Interfering witli lecture hours. "1 found (lie Safewalk Program to be one of tlie better paying jobs available at the time, and I really fikcd tlic fact tliat through tlic University Works Study Program, (lie hours per week were limited to a maximum of 12," he said. Tlic liourly wage, wliicli is S10 an liour, Is provided through (lie Student Employment funding from tlic Ministry of Education, said Kellar. All equipment, clothing and training expenses are funded by Women s Campus Safety Grant, through tlic Ministry of L diication, wliicli is an initiative tliat focuses on tlie prevention of violence against women. The Safewalk idea originated from the Durham College Student Association (DCSA), after several DCSA presidents approached the Campus Safety Committee about organizing a program, said Kcllar. "But It wasn t until four years ago tliat I began tlic investigation of other college s programs," slie said. Kcllar is a Graplilc Design graduate from Durham College and has been working at the college for 24 years. After collecting informa- tion from more tlian fight oilier programs at various colleges, slie reviewed each program In detail. For several months Kcllar met witli Don Sinclair, co-chair of (lie Health and Safety Committer, mid Brian Beatson, manager, Facilities Management, to design a template for a program. it Durham College. Hours of operation, hiring criteria, pay rate, funding for labour and equipment and liability issues, were some of the challenges lliat had to be overcome, she said. As for the future, Kellnr said they arc currently considering expanding command posts to Include tlio new library, now tliat It Is a separate building that Is open late. Slic would also like to see tlie service expand Its liours, possibly even over Saturdays and Sundays. "Rut we have to consider (lie funding available: Pcco hopes as (lie campus continues to expand, tliat tlic program docs so as well. "At llils time it docs not appear tliat any changes arc necessary, but hopefully as we become a more desirable service, new methods will develop, wliicli will improve quality and efficiency of services," lie said. Students and staff are encouraged to make use of this free service. Anyone who needs assistance, can simply contact security at extension 2400, or visit the Security Desk located In tlie Willcy Building main entrance to request an escort. Tlierc arc also stations located in botli residences as well as the Student Centre. The main campus service is Monday to Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. A pub/residence schedule is also provided on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. AArXfE7Y PR^ EM^? I At the Campus Health Centre you can see the health nurse and recieve information and counselling on how to combat 76^7 AAWE7Y. The Learner Support Centre on Campus offers college and university students, computer software tutorials and staff facilitated clinics in study strategies and in many academic subjects. Students may also access On-Line tutorial help in most subjects by visiting the Learner Support Centre website: The Learning Support Centre is located in SW201 Hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Campus Health Centre is located in the Athletic Complex G

19 6;OOPM ^^l^ NEWS THE CHRONICLE November 23, Women hit the stage to fight cancer Canada s first ever Power of i Women conference By Rochelle Boivin livery woman is on ;i constant treadmill in her life, l.i.i B;ni(lol;i told llic audience ;it The Power of Women Conference, on Nov. 1:1. If yon don t lake control ofiyotir life. she said, you ll he in rough shape. "I ran off (lie treadmill,".said Handola, ;i life skills coach. "1 got very ill, I was sick for ;i week with ;i l);id case ofllie till. I once said I can handle it iill, but my body said no. Tliat was the moment 1 thought, hey, I don t have to do tills ails more." When her fatlier died suddenly, Bookstore looking to expand inventory By Lee Waddington The campus bookstore is looking for feedback from students this year, in regards to supplies and clothing sold in the store. Every season there is a cliange of style, and a new demand for supplies, said Deborah Kinkaid, manager of (lie campus bookstore. Kinkaid is in charge of purchasing and ordering for (lie institution. Her main purpose is to make sure tlic store functions properly, and that (lie professors book lists have been met. The bookstore lias six full-time employees, and a few work-study students, who work throughout the scliool year. Each year enrolment grows so there is a larger demand for supplies from students and professors, said Kinkaid, The bookstore doesn t know all the time what students arc looking for, or what necessities they need, she said. "We arc liere to meet (lie students needs," Kinkaid wants students to share their opinions more with tlic bookstore regarding (lie new line of clotliing coming out this spring, as well as supplies that the students need. All tlic money the bookstore earns goes towards (lie rebuilding ofthc campus. Handola told lierself, "You d better be enjoying (lie important things m life." It was a wake-up call, slie s.iid. To raise awareness for breast cancer, the conference featured noliilile gue.st speakers, and oltered a continental breakfast, eleg.iiil lunch, door pri/.es and raffles galore. The headlining names were Dini Petty, ( ricia Ilasenclevel, Therr.sa Flint, and 1-ia Handolii. Held at llie O.sliawa Goll Club, (lie event had service booths.set up from members of (he business community, including Senedcnce cosmetics," Bodywise health ;ind iiiilrilioii. and Pure lisscnce skin care. I.ocal singer Hilary Ihile wowed the audience witli her soulful rendition of At Last, an P.tia lames classic. She later sang Angel, made famous In Sarah McLacblan, and brought (lie house down willi her gospelllavoured sample of I lis live Is On I lie Sparrow. Tina De/si of T&H Health Pros emcml llie event, wlille lier business p.irlner Li.i Dandola,.1 life skills coach, wowed (lie crowd with her speech titled Overcoming "I lie Suprrwuiiiaii Syndrome. We are constantly comparing ourselves willi oilier people," Handola said. "We fall under peer pressure. We listen to what all those other people say, but we never stup to think wliat our personal values are." Bandola then asked tlie audience to come up with a list of five important values in their lives, asking several participants to read them out. "My belief is that a lot of women do not tive up to tlieir value," said UandoL i. "They do not live up to their Integrity. When iny daughter was born, I realized I liavc to be a role model and live with integrity." Taking time for yourself is important, and one should not feel guilty for having a weekend getaway to relax, she said. Another hcadlincr was Theresa Flint, who started the Corporate Soul Connection, a retreat in Niagara-On-The-Lake that serves all types of corporations and individuals wlio seek positive change in their lives. She also designed her own Angel of Valour ornament for breast cancer research, was on CANCER SURVIVOR: Theresa Flint, designer of the Angel of Valour ornament. hand to offer her speech tided O.isis for Spirit Ik ing, llie Art ol lusi Being. "1 ni a breast cancer survivor, 1:1 years oul of the gate," said ( lint. "One in eiglit women.suffer from llie disease, but it is not a deatli sentence. No other woman should have to go through it. Let s Fight lllis," ( lint proudly displayed tlie Angel of Valour ornament (hat is perfect for the top of a Christmas tree. The beige ornament features silky blond h.ilr, and a halo and wears a pink ribbon. "This is tlie first Power,p( VVomeii conferciice." said Flint. "We re taking It nationwide. We Wiint to get (he wont out." Flint shared her cniotioiiiil ordeal of being diagnosed with (lie disease 13 years ago. "Tlic next day after being diagnosed, my husband came to me and asked me to go to (lie lawyer s office with him and sign tlic divorce papers," she said. "So we went, then we went to lunch togetlier, and I paid for my own lunch." That devastating experience did not deter her from licrgoal of reaching out to other women wlio suffer from the disease. Flint is positive in her quest, saying she is proud to be pan of the conference. Another speaker, Tricia Hasenclevcr, brouglit her humor- ous presentation, Stress Is Funny, lo llie crowd. The former *)11 dispatch operator sliared her life experiences with a tongue-in-cheek approach. "We basically.ire still close to cave girl and cave guy," slic said, causing ilie audience to erupt into laughter. "The wooly mammoth will attack (lie cave person, and it s basically fight or flight. Hither wav. those chemicals are tliere for a reason. Adrenaline and cortixol act togetlier. You re experiencing fight or (light uve times a day, especially wlien your computer crashes." Her Hike on stress was humourous, particularly her take on worn f n.ind the. lyjny process. "Women suffer from hormone promenih-," she s.iid. "This.ilso affects our memory, ni.iking us forgetful all (lie time. 1 just turned -10, and (lie other day, I was standing in my pantry thinking, what the hell am I doing here?" While observing (lie discovery show Nova, she observed women age and develop hormone changes that include excess weight gain, body hair, and memory loss. "Basically, I turned to my husband and said, I m gonna be fat, hairy and stupid!" saidhasenclcver. "No wonder lie wants to liave an affair with a younger woman." Slie also mentioned that stress can take its toll on (lie average person s body. If you ve been chronically stressed for two years straight, you are (>()() per cent more likely to gel ill, ;i.s opposed to a smoker, wlio is only 200 per cent more likely to get sick. Dini Petty was the highlight of llie event, w illi lirr presentation of llie Moth, llie Flame and the I.t llimiiig. Slie shared many humorous stories from lier illustrious career as u Canadian icon and liost other own talk show. "In Ddll, my friend and 1 were having luncli iii George s Spaglietti House," slie said. "A few men walked in ;iiid discussed how they needed to rind a woman to (ly tills pink helicopter over the city and do traffic reports. They later approached me, and that was the start of my career. It was fate for me to fly that helicopter. It changed my life." Slie said tliat lieing famous was DDI all it appeared in be, that she wa.s iniicli happier living a normal life. "Y ni know what 1 learned about being a celebrity?" she said. "Anything and everything is being.s.iid about you. I ve beard people say 1 was a lesbian, an alcoholic, a cocaine-sniffing bitch, and.1 woman wlio beats lier kids." Petty wowed the crowd witli her recital of lier published poem The Queen, llie Bear ;iiul the Humblebee. A standing ovation was given to her at tlie end of her presentation, and she slayril around to sliyi autographs for (-a^ur (>>ns. Some important vendors were on band for tile event, one in particul.ir being Pure li.ssence, ;i skin care comp.my designed by cancer survivors Vivian O Ncill, along willi lier friends Dorothy Turner and Marilyn Hiiggerty. "We started the company three months ago," said O Ncill. "We re all-canadian and run by three women. 1 liad cancer and wanted to get away from as many chemicals as possible, so I designed this allnatural skin care line." The product is perfect for cancer patients, who suffer from dry, itchy skin, but it s also suitable for a noncancer patient. Tlie line offers night creams, lotions, hand scrubs and much more. 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20 20 THE CHRONICLE November23, 2004 NEWS Regional shopping centre opens By Ashley Austin More tlirii 200 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues, with 16 anclior tenants arc lust the start of what Vauglian Mtfis mall lias to oner, The grand opening of llic new Vaughan Mills mall on Nov. 4 had people lining up as early as 5:30 In the morning. The mall is llie first enclosed regional shopping centre to be opened In Canada In 14 years. During construction (lie mull generated 2,500 jobs and now that it s in full operation It will provide about 3,500 full-time and part-time positions. Vauglian Milts has more (lien 200 stores spread across 1.2 million square feet and (lie mall is expected to generate $500 million a year in sales and will add approximately $12..» million In taxes to (lie local economy annually. Seven and one half million people - more than 60 per cent of Ontario s population lives williin 97 kilometers ofvaughan Mills nut that was not (he real tiling tliat drew in all the people. The mall stationed booths at every one of (lie six main entrances. Bach booth had up to four OSAP documents mailed to students By Andrea Tooze, Attention all OSAP students: your January loan documents will be arriving in your mailbox soon. Students with a GPA of 2.0 or higher will have their loan documents mailed to them as soon as the Financial Aid 0(Ike receives their grades. Students should expect to receive their documents by the beginning of the winter term. Kathryn Goodman, an employee in (lie Financial Aid OlTicc said students will men need to take their documents to a local post office. Here they will be required to fill out a second form and provide some banking infomiation. A list of post offices that are part of OSAP will be provided with (lie initial package. If students have not received tlicir forms by the beginning of (lie winter term tlicy arc to consult the scliool for further information. "Come into (lie Financial Aid Office and we ll look into it to see wliat s going on," said Goodman. Students who did not obtain a 2.0 GPA in die fall term will be required to visit a financial adviser wlio will help them to get their OSAP resolved. Students arc to sign up after Jan. 3,2005 in room 201 A in the Student Centre- All OSAP documents will be sent to the students mailing address as it appears on (lie webslte employees to hand out maps and 3,000 free disposable cameras. When the doors opened tlie main cntrancc,.was swarmed with people wlio Were doing everything tlicy could to get tlicir hands on as many cameras as they could. The signincance of the cameras is they all had numbers on them that corresponded with prizes to lie won. The prizes ranged from a Vauglian Mills scarf to a $1,000 shopping spree in the mall. "At first it was not tliat busy, but (lien all of a sudden there was a rush of people headed to my booth wanting cameras, my entrance was the last one with cameras." said Robin Cymbaly. one of (lie employees wlio worked ai a booth. "1 was really suq»riscd to see tliat many people at a mall on a Thursday." Following (lie mad rush for tlie cameras, everyone headed to the food court, which has seating for approximately 1,000, to watch tlie ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony started off witli Chris Harrison, host of ABC TV s popular show "The Bachelor" announcing (lie winners of the $1,000 shopping sprees. Darcy Tucker from llio Toronto Maple leafs also was in attendance for with this Michael special ceremony along mayor. Di Blase, the Vaughan..^ ^ After the ceremony concluded..?; there were many activities, incredible pcrfonnances in (lie food court and circus performers walking die mail, autograph signing and a meetand-greet with Paramount characters; But (lie mail was tlie big reason many people came. They wanted to sec die new stores and experience some stores tliat have never before been in Canada. Some of (he stores new to Canada arc Burlington Coat Factory, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, NASCAR Speed Park, and Lucky Strike lanes. It also has die largest Tommy outlet in the world. The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is a huge venue and its mall side entrance is incredible. Tlicy have stuffed bears and whole wild life scene (hat s very realistic. Inside REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE: Sky view photo of the new Vaughan Mills Mall, which opened on Nov.4. It is the first enclosed regional shopping centre in Canada in 14 years. is a live trout pond, a natural waterfall and regular in-storc fishing demonstrations, not to mention the sliops inside that sell a selection of outdoor products. Tlie mall s grand opening was definitely busier then some employees had anticipated, having PosfsecondaryReview Higher Expectations for Higher Education We want to hear from you Former Ontario Premier, the Honourable Bob Rae is leading a review of the design and funding of the province s poslsecondary education system; Please attend the Review s upcoming Town Hall meeting: November 25 - Oshawa 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Athletic Centre, Gymnasium Durham College 2000 Sinicoc Street North For more information or to register, please visit the Review s websita at or call toll-free at Tho Review s discussion paper Is available at Comments on the discussion paper can be submitted through the website, by (ax at or by mall to 2 Bloor Street W., Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R1. Ontario more then 10,000 people show up to check out the new mall. It s definitely a sight to see once and a sight many people will plan to repeatedly see. Up-coming events include a special performance and autograph signing by Kalan Porter on Dec. 4. Another great opportunity tha weekend is (lie chance to win ; closet makeovcr and ncv wardrobe, to win tills prize yoi must fill out (lie ballot Nov. 4 to Nov 6. Tlie Vauglian Mills mall is local cd at I lighway 400 and Rutherford.