Million Dollar Bonus
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in News
Government grants additional funding for disabled
Evan French | NEWS REPORTER
Humber College will receive nearly $1 million from the McGuinty government, as part of a new plan to ensure students with disabilities succeed in their studies.
“Full-time students with disabilities are the ones who will benefit,” said an excited Judy Harvey, dean of student services. “Because a reduced course load is an essential requirement for them, they usually wind up paying for the program several times over.”
Until now students with disabilities… ... [continue reading]
Humber custodial staff clean up and dish out
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Life
Jordana Stier | LIFE REPORTER
Cleaning up vomit, feces and used condoms is just another day for Humber’s janitorial staff.
“Somebody’s got to do it,” said Joel Umana, manager of custodial operations.
Finding the brutish leavings of people with barnyard manners in bathrooms – and sometimes hallways – is something that custodial staff have becomed accustomed to.
“People get sick and then they just (vomit) all over the toilet seat and the wall,” Umana said.
She said the worst thing… ... [continue reading]
Low event turnout disappoints
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in In Focus
Daria Locke | IN FOCUS REPORTER
HSF has issued a call to clubs around campus to get involved with Black History Month due to unexpectedly low participation so far.
“We’re disappointed (in) the lack of involvement from the clubs around campus,” said Aaron Miller, events co-ordinator for the HSF. “We didn’t get as much response from them as we had hoped for. There is still time for them(students) to get involved.”
“It is important to… ... [continue reading]
More needs to be done to raise awareness
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Editorial
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson started, Black History Month (then called “Negro History Week”) in the United States. Since then the black community’s reflection on the struggle has blossomed throughout North America.
The Canadian Negro Women’s Association brought the weeklong celebration across the border into Toronto 24 years ago and by 1979, the city of Toronto officially proclaimed February as Black History Month. February is society’s chance to celebrate and applaud the contributions black figures have made and are making to this country, but after walking around… ... [continue reading]
Wario’s a little shaky but still smooth
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
WarioWare: Smooth Moves | Nintendo Wii | Available Now
Justin Holmes | SPORTS EDITOR
Fans of the WarioWare series will find more of what they love in WarioWare: Smooth Moves for the Nintendo Wii.
Newcomers will be confused and eventually amused by the title’s quirky and fast-paced collection of frantic minigames. WarioWare’s charm comes from barraging the player with small games – often consisting of simply pushing a button or moving the controller in one direction, lasting only a few seconds – at a breakneck pace. A dearth of multiplayer modes and unlockable side games… ... [continue reading]
Falling out of the Gap
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
With new brands grabbing consumer dollars, The Gap continues to struggle
Will Cottingham | BUSINESS REPORTER
The Gap isn’t cool enough for Humber students, said Susan Roberton, fashion program co-ordinator.
The Gap has been struggling, announcing decreasing sales since 2004 and an imminent high management shuffle. Gap Inc. announced net sales of $2.34 billion over a five week period that ended with the close of 2006… ... [continue reading]
Piloting beyond the music scene
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in A&E
A look at Romeo Liquor Store
Romeo Liquor Store, a former Humber student’s band, is looking to take its music to the next level by working with a record label to produce a pilot based on its recording process.
The quartet, featuring three former Humber students, Tony, Dickie and Johnny, plus bassist, Dougie “Murder” is working on the pilot with Tattoo Music Studio.
“It’s going to be informative about the process. But we’re not going set the bands up in an… ... [continue reading]
Hawks can’t stop Nipissing streak
Posted on 08. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Sports
Lakers a team “we are capable of beating” – coach Chris Wilkins
| SPORTS REPORTER
The Humber women’s volleyball team took a step back in its quest for the provincial championship last Sunday with a home loss to arch-rival Nipissing.
It was a reversal of the result that saw the Hawks (10-2) beat the undefeated Lakers for the gold medal in the Niagara invitational tournament Jan… ... [continue reading]
They got the beat
Posted on 01. Feb, 2007 by Archivist in Biz/Tech
Elite Beat Agents | Nintendo DS | Available Now
Mark Guilherme | BUSINESS EDITOR
It’s hard to pinpoint what is exactly the charm of Nintendo’s Elite Beat Agents.
Perhaps it’s the game’s missions, which consist of outlandish scenarios such as helping an old man win back his gold-digging wife or helping a pair of Hilton-like twins get off a deserted island. If not that, then it’s got to be the quirky mix of Japanese and western style that the game pulls off effortlessly.
While the animated scene plays out on the DS’s upper… ... [continue reading]
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