Local politician concerned about extra police power

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in News

New government plan could allow cops to stop and question anyone in high crime neighbourhoods

John BkilaNews Reporter

Etobicoke-North MP Roy Cullen said he has concerns about the Ontario government’s plan to give police the power to stop and question people randomly during “community policing” in high-crime areas.

“There are high crime areas in North Etobicoke, so does that mean someone picking up dinner there is going to be randomly stopped and questioned,” asked Cullen.

“I’m sympathetic to giving police all the tools they need, but there would have to be specific rules of engagement.”

The MP said there is a fine line between protecting… ... [continue reading]

She’s not your typical pageant princess

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, Sports

Kelly RocheSports Reporter

The Hawks’ varsity season is over and Semica Pascal faces the challenges of completing her schoolwork, working with at-risk teenagers to improve their self esteem, and preparing for a national beauty pageant.

“Now that basketball is done, I can focus on school,” the 19-year-old Grenada native said.

The 5-11 basketball rookie is vying for the title of Miss Canada Globe in August after being crowned Miss Pickering.

“When school’s done, it’s 100 per cent pageant.”

Pascal, who is returning to the team in the fall, moved to Canada when she was five and is enrolled in the child and youth worker program… ... [continue reading]

High hopes for next year’s teams

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Men’s rugby and women’s volleyball expected to build on big seasons

Ryan LavenderSports Reporter

While Humber’s rugby squad and the women’s volleyball team took home Ontario Colleges Athletic Association gold this season, each team has some big expectations for next year, said the assistant coaches of each team.

“Our expectations are the same for next year, if not higher,” said rugby assistant coach Rick Bot.

“Because of the core coming back, and because of the recruits we hopefully have coming in, I would hope to be in the medal matches at provincials next year,” said women’s volleyball assistant coach Dean Wylie.

On the rugby team… ... [continue reading]

Goddard and Chianello take top honours at athletic banquet gala

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Sports

Oblong ball star leaves with multiple awards

Evagelos TzarasSports Reporter

Two-sport wonder Holly Goddard and rugby scoring machine Adam Chianello were named last weekend Humber’s female and male athletes of the year.

“Holly was the surprise athlete of the year,” said Athletic Director Doug Fox, who selected the top award from all varsity players.

“She came back for soccer, and we knew she was a good soccer player, but we didn’t realize she was that good of a basketball player.  So it was an easy choice for me.”

Both Goddard and Chianello were among the over 200 athletes honoured during a season-ending banquet in the… ... [continue reading]

Inaugural banquet sets bar high

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Brandon FitzgibbonSports Reporter

The Recreation Department’s first ever awards banquet for extramural participants and staff was a surprising success last week in Seventh Semester room.

“It turned out a lot better than anyone thought,” said Katie Graham, who played for the women’s hockey team for the past four seasons. “The awards  included everyone in a good way.”

Women’s hockey coach Rick Bot said the banquet allowed players from different clubs to recognize one another.

“It shows the participants the other players on the other teams,” said Bot. “To have this event helps to bring them together.”

The banquet was not the only first for the night… ... [continue reading]

Golfers tee off on season’s back nine

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Sports

Amy KuzykSports Reporter

The Humber men’s golf team resumed its season last weekend in Ohio, in a tuneup for a couple of more tournaments in the United States as preparation for the national championships next month.

The Hawks placed sixth in the eight-team tournament at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.  They will travel to Michigan later this month for another NCAA tournament.

Then it’s on to the Canadian university-college nationals in Victoria, B.C. at the end of May, where coach Ray Chateau expects the Hawks to face their toughest competition.

“Aside from Humber, the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria… ... [continue reading]

No fairytale ending as David meets Goliath

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Evagelos TzarasSports Reporter

After an exciting back and forth game, the men’s varsity basketball team handily ended up defeating its extramural counterparts 90-70, but it was all for a good cause, with the proceeds going to Swish for a Cure.Even though last Monday’s game was played for a good cause, it was obvious from the first whistle that both teams wanted the title as best at Humber.

Varsity forward Ryan Walker said  his team would do everything they could to save face.

“The game was a little too close and we were just like ‘no, we can’t have this’.  We’ve got to show… ... [continue reading]

Dancing for a cause

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in A&E, Life

Tracey FinklesteinA&E Reporter

A former Humber teacher is using the art of dance to send a message to her audience.

“Dance has a way of communicating, which is something we are not used to in our everyday life,” said Heidi Strauss, a Sudbury native who taught in the theatre program. 

Strauss will be performing two dance works, collectively called Adelheid Solos, at the Harbourfront Centre’s NextStep Series in April. She will present her award-winning dance, Das Martyrium, along with her new performance, Ohne.

“I am excited to see what the response will be from the Canadian audience,” said Strauss, who performed Ohne previously… ... [continue reading]

Beyond the wire

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, News

Mike NelsonBiz/Tech Reporter

Sex hypnotist Tony Lee, who captivated an audience at Caps last Thursday, is preparing to break ground with an independent documentary.

Teaming up with famed Canadian journalist Scott Taylor, Lee plans to enter the heart of Afghanistan to uncover information not readily available to the Canadian public.

“We’re going to be coming to campuses and showing the stone hard truth about Afghanistan,” he said.  “This is the biggest thing that will hit the media.”

Taylor has extensive experience reporting in conflict ridden regions.  He was dubbed ‘the voice of the grunts’ by the Globe and Mail, and ‘a one man army&rsquo… ... [continue reading]

Ju-know who won?

Posted on 09. Apr, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, In Focus

Sera OzelIn Focus Editor

During Sunday nights Juno Awards, Humber faculty member Rik Emmett was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as a part of the Canadian rock band Triumph.

Emmett teaches a course on music business at Lakeshore Campus as part of the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Since playing with Triumph, Emmett has pursued a solo career, most recently his 2007 album, Liberty Manifesto. The original members of Triumph, however, will reunite this summer to play at the Sweden Rock Festival.

Also at this year’s Juno Awards, Humber graduate and bassist, Brandi Disterheft, won the Juno for Traditional Jazz… ... [continue reading]