$1-billion entertainment plan a boost to North Etobicoke

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in News, Sports

BIANCA HALLNews Reporter

The completion of a nearly $1-billion dollar entertainment, retail and hotel complex near North Campus could mean more opportunities for students and graduates, says Humber president John Davies.

“If you think about what they’re going to be involved in hospitality, tourism, food services, sports, retail, fashion — we do all of that here,” said Davies. “So the opportunities for placements of students in jobs in terms of internships would be wonderful for us. A lot of Humber students would find jobs at Woodbine Live.”

The first phase of Woodbine Live will begin construction later this year. The 10-hectare entertainment district… [Continue reading]

THE GREEN ISSUE

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Editorial, News

Sunil AngrishSenior Reporter

This issue of Et Cetera is all about the environment. Because the environment is the issue. As attention continues to mount on the green revolution, Et Cetera examines what is being done at all levels by concerned citizens, governments and business.

Environmentalists are calling for a change within the print industry, and newspapers are no exception. Coalitions of environmentalists working along with the lumber industry and governments are trying to take the impact off threatened forests across the globe.

“It’s all about the environment,” said David Logan, General Manager for NOW Magazine. In 2007, NOW announced a series of environmental… [Continue reading]

Girls pitch-in for bronze

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Maciej ChabelskiSports Reporter

VAUGHAN, Ont. – The women’s indoor soccer team settled for a disappointing bronze medal at the Ontario College Athletic Association Championships in Vaughan last week. 

“The expectations coming in were that we had a great shot at the gold,” said athletic director Doug Fox.

“However, soccer is a cruel sport and we couldn’t finish enough of our chances to get that top spot.”

The Hawks started off the two-day tournament on a high note, defeating both St. Lawrence and George Brown by a score of 2-1, before dropping a third game to eventual champions Fanshawe 4-2.

Despite the loss, Humber… [Continue reading]

Goddard plays fashionable game

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Life, Sports

Rookie of the year hopes to raise her skill to the max factor

Rayna TaylorSports Reporter

Humber Hawks basketball forward and soccer star Holly Goddard proves women in sports can be as fashion conscious  as they are athletic.

This month, the 23-year-old, five-foot-nine spirited athlete received the Ontaio Athletics College Association basketball rookie of the year award for the western region and led the indoor soccer team to an OCAA bronze medal. All while finishing up her first year of the fashion arts program at Humber.

While her love for sports and celebrated skill shines on the court and pitch, Goddard’s multi-faceted personality makes… [Continue reading]

Penalty-kick in the butt

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Men settle for silver after frustrating shootout loss in final against Redeemer

Evagelos TzarasSports Reporters

For the second year in a row, the Hawks men’s indoor soccer team lost in the finals of the provincial championships, taking the game all the way to penalty shots but coming up short this year against the Redeemer Royals.

After going down 1-0 with under four minutes to spare, striker Joe Ottorino tied the score with a bullet to the top shelf.

Penalty kicks saw the Hawks’ scorers go three for five, while Redeemer was able to score four goals and seal victory.

Humber coaches and players expressed disappointment… [Continue reading]

Journo grad Raps at 590

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Ryan LavenderSports Reporter

A graduate of the journalism program at Humber, Eric Smith is in his third season as the radio analyst for the Toronto Raptors on the FAN590. This is also the tenth season for Smith as the host of the Raptors’ pre, half, and post-game radio broadcasts. Smith and play-by-play announcer Paul Jones host the weekly show Double Dribble, on Raptors NBA TV.Q: Is there one thing from your time at Humber that still stands out in your memory?A: One of the biggest memories I have is covering basketball, really for the first time. I played the sport, and… [Continue reading]

Hawks coaches shoot for recruits

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Scholarships and reputation are used to lure the best athletes to college

Amy KuzykSports Reporter

Humber has a leg up on the competition now that it can offer wider academic options, said the coach of the women’s basketball team.

 “Recruiting now for college is competitive, it’s cut-throat,” said Denise Perrier.  “But it’s better for us now because players have the option of going to university and getting degrees, and we can offer the five-year (eligibility) too,” she said regarding a ruling by the OCAA in 2007 that allows fifth year students to play for their school.

Now that the games have ended, the varsity… [Continue reading]

Green Decorator

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in A&E, Biz/Tech

Jay VallisA&E Reporter

Janice Clements has turned interior decorating into a profitable and environmentally friendly business.

The Humber grad said decorating green can be hard, due to price and availability, but Clements Interiors tries to use green products as much as they can.

Her business does everything from reupholstering furniture to using soy-based foams and bamboo products.

“When I first began touting the benefits of using 100 per cent wool versus the petroleum based products, I did it purely for environmental reasons,” said Clements.

Using products like soy-based foam and wool do not only benefit the environment but the client too, as they last much… [Continue reading]

Acting is the right choice

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus

Roselyn Kelada-SedraIn Focus Reporter

Actor  and Humber College graduate Tiffany Martin closed the debut run of The Curative last week at the Alchemy Theatre in downtown Toronto.

A drama written by Thom Bryce, The Curative was featured in the 2008 WriteNOW! Festival of New Works and played to sold-out crowds March 17 to 19.

Before closing Friday, Amanda Lynne Ballard, general manager and artistic producer for the festival, said the Alchemy had already sold out of reservations and would probably pack the theatre’s rush seats for The Curative’s third and final performance.

The drama ran as the first act of a two-part evening, with… [Continue reading]

Thou Art opens the door for budding artists

Posted on 27. Mar, 2008 by Archivist in A&E

Stephanie StrangesA&E Reporter

Five burgeoning artists who won best in show at an awards ceremony this week will now be able to submit their art work to the U.S. annual League for Innovation.

 “If you want to be an artist you need to get known and it’s a good way to start getting known,” said Rachel Idzerda, 19, a design foundations student who won one of the best in show pieces. 

The League for Innovation in Pheonix, Arizona promotes artwork from colleges around North America. Humber is the only Canadian college that is part of the association’s board.

 “You are your art. When… [Continue reading]