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Student centre packed for Humber’s Got Talent

Monday, 30 November 2009 07:31
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Kenny Adjetey, 17, peformed positive rap to the crowded student centre, winning second place at the show. Photo by Angelo Elia

ANGELO ELIA
SENIOR REPORTER

The Humber’s Got Talent show had students crowd the student-centre as they eagerly watched and cheered the finalists.

The $1,000 first prize winner of the show was the Gavin Dance Crew who rocked the crowd with …

Pub permit a temporary move, says director of campus services

Thursday, 12 November 2009 10:48
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Students drink juice and pop with their meals at LiX, which is without a liquor licence. Photo by Jennifer Conley

DAN ILIKA
IN FOCUS REPORTER

Facing delays in getting its full liquor licence, LinX has used special occasion permits to host pub events at Humber’s North campus, said Terry Kyritsis, director of campus services.

“We have been trying to offer …

Crossword answers

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 13:31
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2009-11-05
Puzzles and Answers 48011 through 48020 …

Women’s soccer loses top ranking

Monday, 02 November 2009 16:13
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BY ANGELO MAZZIOTTI
SPORTS REPORTER

Despite being ranked No. 1 in the country, Humber’s women’s soccer team took home the bronze medal from the provincial championship on Oct. 16-17, leaving them in sixth place nationally.

The heavily favoured Hawks, who …

Networks tax viewers

Monday, 26 October 2009 17:23
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MICHAEL SUTHERLAND-SHAW
NEWS EDITOR

Don’t be surprised if the next time you turn on your TV you see a useless two-minute spot called Local TV Matters.

Major Canadian networks are trying for the third time to coerce the Canadian Radio-television …

Flood fears calmed by Facebook

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 23:57
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Concerned students like Ivan Mejia are using Facebook to reach family members in south-east Asia's flood-ridden Philippines. Photo by Juan Antonio Sison

JUAN ANTONIO SISON
NEWS REPORTER

Concerned Filipino students at Humber are using social networks like Facebook and cell phones to keep in touch with their family and friends in the Philippines after Typhoon Ketsana devastated Manila, the country’s capital.

Ivan …

Contract talks to resume

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 23:46
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RACHEL YAGER

The Humber faculty union is working without a contract after their collective bargaining agreement expired on Aug. 31. Contract negotiations with management will resume on Oct. 20.

Orville Getz, president officer of the faculty union, said a government …

No decision yet on TTC fare hike

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 23:43
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Weathering a downpour is not the only thing students may have to deal with if there is a hike in TTC fares. Photo by Kyle Gennings

KYLE GENNINGS
NEWS REPORTER

Students are waiting to hear if they will have to drop extra coin into the TTC fare box.

“There’s been no decision made as of yet,” said Kevin Beaulieu, executive assistant to TTC commisioner Adam Giambrone.…

New microchip could spot cancer faster

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 23:42
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The microchip created by scientists at the University of Toronto will change cancer detection. Photo courtesy of University of Toronto

MALORIE GILBERT
NEWS REPORTER

Two University of Toronto scientists created a microchip that has the ability to detect prostate cancer in 30 minutes, making the process less invasive, said Humber professor.

This new piece of medical engineering has the potential …

New tax to hit students' wallets

Tuesday, 20 October 2009 23:41
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Students may be spending more next year on coffee, shoes and food with the new harmonized sales tax. Photo by Trevor Koroll

TREVOR KOROLL
NEWS REPORTER

Students going back to school next year will pay a little more for their coffee in the morning.

With the new harmonized sales tax (HST) the provincial government signed with the federal government, certain items that …