2007 March | Humber Et Cetera

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:46
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Krista Cyr | LIFE REPORTER

Two Guelph-Humber students have started a club to raise student awareness and money that will pay for them to participate in a marathon in Rio de Janeiro.

“I want to pledge money for a disease …

Bring your own and save

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:43
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Carrie Trownson | LIFE REPORTER

Save 10 per cent off your meals by bringing your own dishes. | photo by carrie trownson Going green isn’t always easy, but the Ackee Tree Jamaican Cuisine restaurant on campus is making it easier and affordable for students.

Chris George, the owner of the Ackee Tree, is promoting a greener campus …

Fad diets just a quick fix

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:34
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Justine Lewkowicz | LIFE REPORTER
Some people need structured diet plans for discipline and motivation in order to lose weight. | photo by justine lewkowicz While many people struggle with various diets, eating healthy by following Canada’s Food Guide should be enough for the average person to shed pounds, said Humber’s fitness co-ordinator.

“If someone is trying to lose weight, …

‘Convenience’ fees not convenient

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:29
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All the extra charges make tickets far too expensive

Sarah Lanni | COPY EDITOR

If you’ve ever purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, you know that the original amount a ticket is being sold for isn’t the amount you end up paying.…

Canadian schools outdone by NCAA

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:26
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Alister MacLusky | WORK & PLAY EDITOR

March Madness. Every year since 1939, the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Champ-ionship has rolled around with the spring.

With it comes billions of dollars in gambling, advertising and lost productivity, in addition …

Job market should not stop potential teachers

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:24
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Dennis Chung | WORK & PLAY EDITOR

Faculties of education across the province are turning away applicants as jobs for teachers grow scarce.

“Teacher shortage turns into glut” read the headline of the March 12 Toronto Star. It was front …

Raptors NBA success an international recipe

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:19
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Josh Gold-Smith | SPORTS REPORTER

An exciting brand of Raptors basketball has drawn an average attendance of 18,016 at home, up from 17,054 last season. | photo by josh gold-smith The resurgent Toronto Raptors have struck a chord with members of Humber’s basketball teams.

Hawks forward Sebastien Hunziker said the explosion of international players in the NBA, particularly in Toronto, has contributed to the success …

IT programming a great job

Thursday, 29 March 2007 14:17
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Abby Blinch | IN FOCUS REPORTER

Almost three-quarters of computer programmer (CP) graduates are employed according to the 2006 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report.

This report is based on graduates in the summer and fall of 2003, or winter of …

Performing for a price

Thursday, 29 March 2007 13:47
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Sean Fitzgerald | IN FOCUS REPORTER

Ryan Boisselle plans to teach guitar lessons after graduation. | photo by sean fitzgerald Music graduates will be working in Twistin’ to the 60s this summer at Paramount Canada’s Wonderland.

“They mostly hire musicians from Humber,” said Anthony Carone, 21, a recent graduate from the Lakeshore music program.…

Skills to uphold the law

Thursday, 29 March 2007 13:40
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Toronto Police show their support for Humber program

Andrea Bennington | IN FOCUS REPORTER

Police Foundation students stay active in community support to prepare for their work with the public later in their careers. | courtesy

An indication of the success of Humber’s Police Foundations program is a new $5 million contract with Toronto Police making them responsible for supervisor training over …