Experts question COLD-FX

Students advised to focus on healing rather than alleviating symptoms

Russ Piffer
News Reporter

Popular cold remedy COLD-FX’s claim to fight viruses by bolstering the immune system is based on dubious evidence, according to pharmaceutical experts.

“The problem with anything …

Student club combats hunger

Patricia Brotzel
News Reporter

Humber Lakeshore’s student group, Students in Free Enterprise, has partnered with Campbell’s Soup to tackle hunger in the community.

The Let’s Can Hunger Challenge has students competing to raise non-perishable food items by April 16. Once …

Chris Bentley tours Sustainable Energy and Building Technology lab

Chris Bentley, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, visited Humber Thursday morning to tour the college’s Sustainable Energy and Building Technology facility and speak with students about the province’s clean energy future.

Possible fare hike set for the TTC

Many Humber students who rely on the TTC will experience longer wait times in the new year and a possible fare hike as a result of Mayor Rob Ford’s 2012 budget released last week.

Recognizing youth suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Canadians aged 10 to 24 and Humber’s counseling services have been working overtime to prevent it.

Humber faculty wins grand prize in United Way raffle

Elaine Popp, associate dean for the school of hospitality, recreation and tourism has won the grand prize in Humber’s 2011 United Way Raffle– a seven-day vacation for two to France.

‘Writer for Rights’ event brings human rights to political forefront

Human rights advocates across Canada and around the globe can put pen to paper for Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 with the Write For Rights event.

Ontario Legislature votes against YRT as ‘essential service’

A bill that would have declared York Region Transit an essential service and sent an aging labour dispute to arbitration was defeated in the Ontario Legislature last month.

Colleges Ontario creates partnership with Institutes of Technology Ireland

Colleges Ontario, the organization representing the 24 colleges in the province, has signed an agreement with Institutes of Technology Ireland, allowing Ontario students who have a diploma to complete a degree in Ireland in one or two years.

Ontario Minister of Health changes drinking guidelines

According to new national guidelines from National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee, women should consume no more than two drinks most days, and men no more than three.

Drop out rate increases after winter break says admin

Liz Sokol a Humber College counsellor said there are many reasons why students tend to not return to school after the winter break.

Humber Arboretum builds artificial snow hill for snow day

Tech 4 Kids hosted a Snow Day at the Humber Arboretum on Dec. 1 and built a 50-foot artificial snow hill to showcase new sleds and boards, despite the mild weather.

Taiwanese students hold exposé

Exchange students from Taiwan put on a show of music, performance, and food at the Humber Concourse on Nov. 30 in celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, which overthrew the last Chinese dynasty.

Sex assault numbers rise

Humber has seen a recent spike in reporting of alleged sexual assaults and police aren’t always called by security to handle the situation.

Hawks momentum broken by Falcons

Winning streak ends at six games

Jesse Thomas
Sports Reporter

The Humber women’s varsity basketball team had their six game winning streak snapped by the Fanshawe Falcons at home Thursday night, losing 56-51 in a see-saw 10 lead change battle.…

Hawks lose season opener

Women’s indoor soccer team hopeful despite loss to York

Elton Hobson
Sports Reporter

VAUGHAN – The women’s indoor soccer team opened their season with a discouraging loss to old rivals the York Lions at a tournament hosted by Centennial College …

Women’s volleyball team remains undefeated

The Hawks women’s volleyball team remains undefeated through eight games after a home court sweep of the Mohawk Mountaineers on Dec. 3.

ProAction Cops foundation helps young Etobicoke students

Toronto Police officers are helping young Etobicoke students learn some useful life lessons, but on the soccer pitch.

Men’s basketball defeats Niagara Knights

The Humber men’s basketball team demolished the nation’s 13th ranked Niagara Knights 80-50 on Dec. 2.

Chemello turns down NCAA, stays with Humber

Humber Hawk Michael Chemello was scouted by an NCAA Division-1 hockey team, but declined the scholarship to Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., to remain with his minor hockey team and play for Humber’s extramural team.

Hawks men’s volleyball pushes season record to 7 to 1

The Hawks men’s varsity volleyball team beat the Mohawk Mountaineers last weekend, pushing their season record to 7-1.

Humber students want varsity men’s hockey team

Though Ontario may be hockey-obsessed, Humber students aren’t having much luck recreating the now defunct college provincial hockey circuit.

Humber soccer player a ‘role model’ for all athletes

Some coaches and players consider Roberto Galle the very definition of what Humber asks from its athletes.

Hawks men’s basketball team trounces St. Clair and Lambton

The Humber men’s basketball team has won four in a row after defeating the St. Clair Saints 74-51 on Sunday.

Women’s basketball move up in OCAA standings

Humber women’s basketball continues to climb the ranks, beating the Lambton Lions and the St. Clair Saints last weekend at home.

Rec students raise money for SickKids Foundation

Humber’s second-year recreation and leisure students raised $760 for the SickKids Foundation at their dodgeball tournament last week, which is close to the heart for one student organizer who battled cancer.

Humber athletics sees importance in sexual abuse prevention

Humber’s Athletic Director said he will consider how varsity sports can ensure preventing the kinds of sexual abuse evident in the Penn State University scandal.

Win brings men’s volleyball closer to provincial championships

The Hawks men’s volleyball team beat the last place St. Clair Saints three sets to one on Nov. 26.

Comedians don’t consider web stunts true slapstick

Real comedians don’t see the humor in popular Internet fare such as people getting their heads smashed in or a man taking a blow to the groin, said the director of Humber’s comedy program, Andrew Clark.

Barbershop quartet gets showcase, plans album

The Humber student musical group Rendezvous, winners of the 2011 Ontario Collegiate Quartet competition, have made a guest appearance at the Gentlemen of Harmony’s annual showcase in Simcoe, Ont.

Humber grads display comedic skills in ‘Ladystache’ troupe

Graduates of Humber’s comedy program are living their dream performing as the two-woman sketch comedy troupe Ladystache.

Canadian author shortlisted for Montreal International Poetry Prize

A graduate of the Humber School for Writers is one of 50 poets from all over the world shortlisted for the first-ever Montreal International Poetry Prize.

Alumnus enters music scene in local band

graduate of Humber’s journalism program has gone on to find employment at the Toronto Metro newspaper, and is also co-founder of the local rock band Corners.

Humber alumnus plays lead role in ‘Halo’ short-film

Humber grad Ryan Memarzadeh plays the lead role of a Spartan in Halo: Faith, a short film based on the popular video game franchise.

AGO motivates LGBTQ youths

Queer Connections, a joint project started by Charles Street Video and the Art Gallery of Ontario, is a film project specifically for lesbian, gay and transgender youth that runs across GTA until early December.

Gamercamp festival offers a chance to play and network

Humber is hosting a three-day Gamercamp video game festival to highlight Toronto’s gaming industry from Nov. 25-28.

Giller Prize winners join Humber teaching staff

Three winners of the prestigious Giller Prize will join Humber staff at next summer’s workshop at Humber’s school for writers.

Music contest opens doors to all post-secondary students

Post Foods is sponsoring a music contest for up-and-coming Canadian musicians called The First 15 through Facebook. Winners will receive $5,000 cash and studio time at Girth music in Toronto.

Humber alumna becomes internationally published author

Marthese Fenech is an internationally published author, and she credits two Humber programs with giving her the skills she needed to hone her craft.

Workshop lets elementary students be creative

Humber is helping seventh grade students create graphic novels with an interactive in-class workshop, geared towards enhancing graphic design and creative writing skills.

Rexdale hip-hop artist performs at LinX Lounge

Rexdale hip-hop artist Lamma will be performing at LinX Lounge next Thursday, and said he is excited to see how Humber students react to his music.

‘Breast Fest’ film festival first of its kind

The world’s only breast cancer film festival begins in Toronto tomorrow.

Roman Catholic prayer book adopts new, formal translation

A new and more formal translation to the Roman Catholic prayer book was introduced to Catholics on the first Sunday of Advent last month across the English-speaking world.

Gift etiquette important during holiday season

Visiting a significant other’s parents during Christmas, gift budgets, gift giving and work Christmas party behavior are a few things students should be wary of when it comes to holiday etiquette, said Diane Craig, an image consultant and etiquette expert.

Humber grads reduce cost of funerals with new service

Two graduates of Humber’s funeral services program are reducing the cost of funerals by offering simpler services in tough economic times.

‘Girlfight’ event raises money for shelter

Womens’ boxing club PinkMafia and Thai style boxing training center Hook Up Muay Thai will be hosting an all girls kickboxing event at Queen St. West’s Great Hall on Dec. 9, with all proceeds going to Nellie’s Shelter, which supports women and children.

Humber offers counselling on gambling addictions

Terry Elkady
SPECIAL TO THE ET CETERA

Student Richard Southcote (not his name) makes the short drive from North campus to Woodbine Race Track to play the slots and ponies a couple of times a week.

“I lose pretty much …

‘HyGrade’ clothing line aimed at college students

Dona Boulos
LIFE REPORTER

A Humber student has joined a clothing line called HyGrade Clothing which is aimed at college students.

Three months ago Paul Iarusci joined HyGrade Clothing Co. as a vice president and sales associate.

Paul Iarusci, 22, …

Birds keep warm during winter months in Humber Arboretum

Jesse Thomas
SPECIAL TO THE ET CETERA

Many bird species that generally migrate south can find enough food sources in the Humber Arboretum, to keep them here all winter.

“We do not want to replace the bird’s natural food selection, …

Humber North film screening raises awareness about Worlds AIDS Day

Shaleni McBain
LIFE REPORTER

Today is Worlds AIDS Day, an opportunity for people to raise awareness and unite in the fight against HIV.

Third-year nursing students and nursing intructor Colin MacRae are hosting events today around North campus to raise …

Student fundraiser offers design advice

People who just can’t seem to get their home or apartment looking like they want can seek help at today’s Design Dilemma Day created by Fourth-year interior design students.

Spinathon supports United Way

Humber is having its second annual Spinathon tomorrow to help raise money and awareness for the United Way and many of their causes.

Winter tires a ‘must’ says mechanic

Winter tires are an essential when it comes to driving in the winter months, an automotive mechanic said.

Ilana Landsberg-Lewis talks HIV and AIDS in Africa

Humber North hosted the latest chapter of the President’s Lecture Series, entitled Turning the Tides on HIV and AIDS in Africa: listening to grassroots experts on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Annual Fitness Olympic uses technology to promote

Humber’s third Annual Fitness Olympic’s registration is at a high with the help of sponsoring and the new barcode technology.

Student chosen as recipient for national scholarship

Humber student Roshan Augustinepillai was one of five students to win a national scholarship from the Electro Federation of Canada.

Parking app saves fuel and time

A smartphone app that helps find vacant parking spots in congested downtown areas could save users fuel, time, and money, said Leon King, a computer engineering instructor.

Montreal video game studio creates new jobs

Philip Lam
BIZ + TECH REPORTER

Eidos-Montreal, the video game studio behind the recently released Deus Ex: Human Revolution, plans to create 100 jobs next year for directors, animators, level designers and scriptwriters.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a specific trade …

New BodyWave device aids Ontario Power Generation employees

Victoria Brown
BIZ + TECH REPORTER

A small device created by Freer Logic could improve the decision-making of Ontario Power Generation employees in the high-stress environment of nuclear plants.

OPG began working with Freer five years ago, asking for a …

Humber students launch music business app

Students from the multimedia design and production technician program are getting ready to launch a mobile application to help local hip-hop artists showcase their talents and connect with other artists and industry professionals.

CRTC rules against usage-based billing for average customers

After some deliberation from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Internet users no longer have to worry they will be charged for the amount of data they use per month.

Google Map Maker enhances editing feature

North campus may soon be a little easier to navigate with the assistance of Google Map Maker, a feature that allows anyone to edit and improve Google Maps.

Pythons could help curb human heart disease says study

A study from the University of Colorado-Boulder involving pythons has shown that reptile heart growth could someday help curb human heart diseases.

New Firebird X presents musicians with innovated technology

Gibson has again divided musicians with its new computer-carrying, $4,000 Firebird X guitar, as some think the innovation could be a big plus for musicians while others are still skeptical as to quality.

Humber and World Vision present ID system at International Fair

Technology to help decrease fraud in emergency relief situations will be featured at Humber’s first International Development Innovation Fair tomorrow.

Canadian military upgrade could raise taxes

A veteran of the war in Afghanistan says he fully supports the Canadian government’s decision to upgrade their third generation light armoured vehicles (LAVIII), despite the costs.

Civil engineering students build habitat home

Humber’s civil engineering students will put their knowledge to the test as they team up to take part in Toronto’s Habitat for Humanity’s home build.

Waygoz brokers meetings for swaps

Video game trading service Waygoz had a launch party Monday night at the Annex Wreck Room bar for Activision’s Modern Warfare 3 to promote its platform for gamers to swap used games.

Students need to invest in retirement now, says recent poll

Recent retirement trends should have students thinking about how to prepare their finances for the future, said a representative from Sun Life Financial.

Nintendo focuses on 3DS after financial net loss

Nintendo, which dominated the gaming industry in recent years with its hit Wii console and DS handheld games, said it is predicting the first annual financial net loss in company history, citing a strong yen and weak software sales.

Liberals Blowing Smoke

Justin Crann
News Editor

If a Forum Research poll released last Tuesday is to be believed, 66 per cent of Canadians now support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana.

For members of the Liberal Party of Canada, that number must be seen …

Government support not key for Aboriginals

Alex Zakrzewski
Biz/Tech Editor

In Humber Et Cetera’s last issue before the holiday break, a colleague of mine opined that Canada is not a friend to its Aboriginal peoples based on the sorry state of its reserves.

I must …

Tradition of Christmas

In my 21 years of life, I have seen Canadians make efforts to accommodate the many different ways of life in our multicultural society. I agree that buildings should be accessible to people with disabilities, that people of different religions should have a place to worship, and that gay people rightly have access to the institution of marriage.

Giving respect to the delicious birds

As the season of Christmas feasts approaches – when nearly half of the 10.2 million turkeys purchased annually in this country are eaten (according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada) – I’m reminded of my first experience with wildfowl that wasn’t lying on a festively decorated table.

Canada’s government no friend of First Nations

Your walls are made of plywood. No bricks, no insulation. Or, you’re living in a tent.

Kermit vs Gonzo

Last week, Gonzo the Great was announced the winner of the Muppets popularity contest run by the National Post, narrowly edging out Kermit the Frog for the lead, wreaking havoc on the Muppets dynamics.

Please take the ‘P’ 0ut of PDA

There are some things in this world that just mystify me. From people putting ketchup on their Kraft dinner, to that random sticky stuff on the floor of theaters, even after they just cleaned it. But the one thing that completely blows my mind is couples who feel the need to publicly display their affection.

To Bieb or not to Bieb, here’s my confession

First thing’s first. I must confess that I am, indeed, a Belieber. I proudly own Justin Bieber’s My World, My World 2.0 and Under the Mistletoe albums, as well as a Bieber Barbie which I might regret admitting later.

TTC fails riders yet again

Rob Ford said we would feel the cuts, but he didn’t say how.

We don’t need CANCON, we need to care

We all suffer from cultural inferiority. There’s this overwhelming sense of Canadian pride in sports teams, beer, Tim Horton’s and Ryan Gosling but the moment the conversation veers to the arts, especially music, suddenly Canada is...

Hipster culture: mom jeans

It’s very disheartening when women in my age bracket start to look like my mother.

What’s wrong with weird and perverse?

“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.”

Occupy Toronto is now all over

The Occupy Toronto protest doesn’t stand a chance

Hypersexualizing women diverts us

While half the world’s women are struggling for basic rights such as education, political participation or access to rudimentary health care, some of us are getting into the debate over which is the right shade of lipstick to wear or whether or not a certain style is in this season.