2009 November | Humber Et Cetera

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:35
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Students (from right) Jesse St. Pierre, 20, George Kyriazis, 19, Jessie Wittred, 19, Mona Rabba, 19, and Jessica Bria, 17, sit and enjoy some drinks at LinX which is now fully licensed to serve alcohol.

Pub promises more events next semester as permit issue is settled

DAN ILIKA
IN FOCUS REPORTER

After opening its doors in September without a full permit to serve alcohol, North campus’ pub, LinX, has been issued a full liquor licence …

Pregnant students, children are provided for at Humber

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:26
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LINDSAY BELFORD
LIFE REPORTER

A Humber consultant says the school offers services for students who are pregnant or have small children.

“There are counsellors who are more than willing to help out and direct you to the organizations that could …

Winter clothing drive helps college students in need

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:24
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The winter drive bin is located at North campus’ HSF office. Photo by Paul Paquette.

PAUL PAQUETTE
LIFE REPORTER

Students can feel good by giving to those who are less fortunate through the winter clothing drive, said the vice-president of administration for Lakeshore campus.

“If you’re helping someone in your own Humber community, I think …

Tuition campaign educates students on fees

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:21
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BRENT TENNANT
NEWS REPORTER

Ontario’s current tuition fee framework will expire at the end of the 2009-2010 academic year, potentially signalling a change in how much you’ll have to pay.

However, two different messages are being sent to the government …

Radio play set as last performance in Studio Theatre

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:15
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EMARY JOHNSTON
A&E REPORTER

An upcoming play at Lakeshore is “a real hoot and a holler,” says Diana Belshaw, the director of the theatre performance program.

Third-year theatre performance program students are presenting The Survivalists: A Radio Play. The unconventional …

War Child supported by students

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:13
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Andrew Wilson performs at the War Child coffee house in rez.

MICHAEL VAN OOSTEN
A&E REPORTER

North campus residence was filled with sounds of music and sights of performers, Tuesday Nov. 24.

In an effort to help children of war, a group of Humber students and resident advisors organized a coffeehouse …

Canadian comedian’s talents showcased in new audio book

Thursday, 26 November 2009 14:59
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Mark Breslin adds The Yuk Yuk’s Guide To Canadian Stand-Up to his accomplishments.

JILLIAN CECCHINI
A&E REPORTER

Thanks to Mark Breslin, Canadian comedy leaders are given a voice in The Yuk Yuk’s Guide to Canadian Stand-up.

“The book is a survey of Canadian stand-up comedy over the last 50 years,” said Breslin, the …

People are happiest when in love, says counsellor

Thursday, 26 November 2009 14:57
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Adrian Bal, with girlfriend Annette Singh, says being able to study together keeps their relationship strong. Photo by Kristyn Tsampiras.

KRISTYN TSAMPIRAS
LIFE REPORTER

It is possible for students to balance school and a love life, a Humber counsellor said.

“If you are a healthy, mature person with good boundaries, you will have love relationship time and school time,” counsellor …

No need for campus dress code, says prez

Thursday, 26 November 2009 14:56
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SARAH JACOB
LIFE REPORTER

The college’s president says inappropriate dress isn’t a problem at the school.

“This is an adult institution and we’re not interested in getting into issues of dress, you know, unless it’s something outrageous,” John Davies, Humber …

Raising AIDS awareness on campus with fashion

Thursday, 26 November 2009 14:52
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Fashion students display their designs to raise money for AIDS. Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn D'Orazio.

KRISTYN TSAMPIRAS
LIFE REPORTER

Humber’s fashion arts students promoted safe sex at the Stomp Aids with Fashion fundraiser.

On Nov. 24, students filled the food emporium to watch the second-year fashion arts students take control of the runway.

Event leader, …