Return of TV means less time with friends

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Life

Sean FitzgeraldLife Editor

Sometimes, a lengthy vacation makes you realize that you can’t go back to the way things used to be.

A few weeks ago, picket lines dissolved and storylines improved as members of the Writers Guild of America ended their four-month strike. As the writers returned to their computer keyboards, networks promised new episodes of popular shows. A resolution was found, television was back, and things will soon return to normal.The truth is, I’m not ready for television’s glorious comeback. Wasn’t life without it kind of nice?

Instead of planning my Thursdays around new episodes of The Office and 30 Rock… ... [continue reading]

TB screening is necessary

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Et Cetera

Erica TimmermanArts Editor

Until recently, tuberculosis was thought to be a page in the history books. TB has claimed millions of lives since the mid 17th-century, until antibiotics were finally discovered in the 1960s, putting an end to the sanatoriums built especially to house those afflicted with the disease.

Unfortunately TB never left Canada. The Star reported that of the known 1,613 people affected by the disease, a quarter of those are from in or around the GTA. Star reporter, Megan Ogilvie, wrote Ontario is the only province without a centralized system of tuberculosis clinics.

Toronto is one of the preferred destinations of… ... [continue reading]

Geriatric film stars are making a comeback

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Et Cetera

Jeremy DicksonManaging Editor

Harrison Ford, Sylvester Stallone and Matt Damon walk into a bar. Bartender says, “What’ll it be lads?” Ford glances over at Damon and says, “I just wrapped production on Indiana Jones IV but I’m already getting in shape for my next role, so better make it a water.” Bartender shakes his head, “How ‘bout you Rambo?” Stallone: “Eh yo, I’ll take some raw eggs, some Pepto, a little banana puree, sheep’s tongue and can you get that into a syringe for me?” Bartender pauses, “So no alcohol?” Stallone: “No time for boozin’, only killin’.” The bartender turns and… ... [continue reading]

Let’s get digital

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech

College will offer online workout to bolster student exercise routine

Natalie JenkinsBiz/Tech Reporter

Humber Athletics is keeping up with new online work out technology, while maintaining conventional services at the gym.   

Online workouts are the new high-tech solution offering people the ability to work out from their living rooms.

“We don’t feel it will take business from our personal trainers. Our personal trainers are booked up,” said athletic director Doug Fox. “Any way that you can get people to do exercise is obviously beneficial. We are totally in agreement with the concept.” 

Humber Athletics created an online fitness test pilot in November. They… ... [continue reading]

Making the double- digit mark at polls

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus

Locations and campaign strategies among reasons for election success

Cecily Van HornIn Focus Reporter

The Humber Students’ Federation could benefit from campaign strategies used by the Sheridan Student Union to get greater participation in student elections.

“We’ve got one of the best campaigns and we believe that a smart strategy is the best way,” said Chris Ali, Sheridan’s student government president.

“We had 17 per cent of our population vote last year,” he said. “Most other schools struggle to hit the double-digit mark.”

That rate is more than double the percentage of voters that were recorded at Humber’s elections last year.

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Extra week to cast votes at George Brown

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Life

Diversity expected to be issue in upcoming election

Livia FamaIn Focus Reporter

The George Brown College Student Association wrapped up a two-week preparation period for its student elections Feb. 14.

“We pretty much focus on voting,” said Andrei Nilicea, deputy returning officer. “We do that by means of the outreach team which are students who work for us part- time, that’s how we promote it and we want to make sure that everything runs smoothly.”

Promotion is kept simple and consists of handing out flyers, classroom speeches and candidate debates at all of George Brown’s three campuses: Casa Loma, St. James and Ryerson.

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Get the word out

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Life

Gareth VieiraIn Focus Reporter

Humber Students’ Federation elections are set to take place, so candidates have been trying to spread awareness about the organization and the importance of casting a ballot.

“I think a lot of students aren’t aware of exactly what HSF is or does,” said Amanda Connolly, who is running for the vice-president of administration at North Campus. “I think anytime you’re involved in some capacity with your school, you can only benefit from the experience.”

For Greg Narbey, a liberal arts and science professor, voting is one of the most important acts for a free and rational person.

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Push on to attract more students to ballot box

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Life

HSF hopes initiatives will boost turnout

Roselyn Kelada-SedraInFocus Reporter

The Humber Students’ Federation is gearing up to attract more voters for next month’s elections.

Current student government leaders say they’re trying to overcome historically low voter turnout due to being a commuter school and young people’s apathy.

Ercole Perrone, HSF executive director, said that average voter turnout for HSF elections has been six per cent.“It’s not a Humber issue,” he said.  “It’s a youth issue.” 

Voter turnout in municipal, provincial and federal elections is conspicuously low in the 18 to 25 age group, he said.

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HSF runs invisible campaign

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Editorial

Humber Etc.Humber Etc.

The HSF student elections are just around the corner. Unfortunately for both students and candidates, the campaigning period officially began Feb. 18 (the first day of reading week) during which candidates applied for positions in the student government which manages a $5 million budget.

According to current HSF President Nicholas Farnell, reading week, although officially part of the campaigning period, is generally used as prep time for students to get their faces out there.

You'd hardly know there was an election looming aside from a few posters around campus. What's worse, the posters appear to be missing photographs of several… ... [continue reading]

Student government could do with more transparency

Posted on 28. Feb, 2008 by Archivist in Editorial, News

Humber Etc.Humber Etc.

On Feb. 27 Humber media studies students were fortunate enough to meet with Toronto Mayor David Miller who discussed Toronto’s Agenda for Prosperity, some local hot spots for North Etobicoke residents, the Tower Renewal program, and a new website for Torontonians to estimate their carbon footprint.

After the mayor finished his speech, students from all of Humber’s media outlets – the Humber Et Cetera, Humber TV, and Humber Radio for questions – were invited to ask questions.

While it was great to hear Miller reach out to students and discuss some of the positive initiatives being done around the city… ... [continue reading]