2010 March | Humber Et Cetera

Students benefit from minimum wage increase

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:52
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Romi Levine
News Report

Students working for minimum wage will get a raise of 75 cents per hour beginning March 31.
The minimum wage increases to $10.25 from $9.50 per hour.
“I’m really happy to see people making a fair …

New app promotes cheating

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:40
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JOANA DRAGHICI

NEWS EDITOR

He may have soiled his squeaky-clean image and lost the trust of his wife, but Tiger Woods’ sexcapades have at least one use – they are being used to market a new technology which may make …

Transit cuts interfere with education, job creation plans

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:38
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The provincial budget announced last week is, if nothing else, ambitious. The McGuinty government, faced with a deficit of over $21 billion, says its plan will result in a balanced budget by the end of the 2017/2018 fiscal year.

Finance …

Prof investigates social media savvy

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:08
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PR instructor Andrea Tavchar. (Steph Sprenger)

STEPH SPRENGER
BIZ/TECH REPORTER

A Humber public relations instructor is researching student use of social media to improve the curriculum and make a name for Humber as a leader in social media teaching methods.
Instructor Andrea Tavchar will survey a …

3-D television won’t be in curriculum yet

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:06
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SANGEETA PATEL
BIZ/TECH REPORTER

Although new 3-D televisions are now available on the consumer market, Humber will hold off on teaching the technology in its computer animation and video game programs for now, said Terry Posthumus, 3-D animation program co-ordinator.…

Students could be missing out on multiple tax credits

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 12:54
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HSF financial co-ordinator Frank Rizzi said seminars are planned to help students with their taxes. (Jane Sponagle)

JANE SPONAGLE
BIZ/TECH REPORTER

Humber students could benefit from multiple tax credits if they file a return, even if they don’t have a taxable income, said a Humber accounting instructor.
“If they have tuition fees they paid to Humber, they …

Smartphone debate has students divided

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 12:52
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The Blackberry and iPhone now top the cellular phone market. (Juan Sison)

TANISHA DUVERNEY
SENIOR REPORTER

Wireless media devices have exploded in popularity in the last decade and two smart phones – the iPhone and the BlackBerry – are vying for student loyalty.
“They are our top two selling phones,” said Jennifer …

Culture Shock has mass appeal

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 12:49
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Students model costumes representing different cultures in the GHSA fashion show. (Katelyn McCallion)

JESSICA LABERGE BLAKELEY
LIFE REPORTER

The North Campus cafeteria was charged with energy Tuesday night, as students gathered for Culture Shock, a free show celebrating fashion and entertainment from around the world.…

Gym flirts only acting naturally, prof says

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 12:48
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Fitness and health promotion student and Humber athletics staff member Nnika David, 21, checks out a game of pick-up. (Emmanuel Samoglou)

EMMANUEL SAMOGLOU
LIFE REPORTER

Human biology is a reason for the sexual dynamics that pervade in the gym, said Humber society and anthropology professor.…

Educators say more men needed in childcare

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 12:47
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TANISHA DUVERNEY
SENIOR REPORTER

Males lack a significant role in childcare centres, said a Humber early childhood educator.…