Story, images and audio by Shayna Brown
It’s one thing to be able to do something you love for a living, but it’s another to take something you love and turn it into a world of success and triumph for not only yourself but the people around you.
Mike Duggan has taken his passion for golf and turned it into a stream of success with this season being his 12th season as the golf coach here at Durham College. It’s interesting, he explained, because he got the position by a fluke.
Budget cuts …

Story, image and video by Andrew Huska
Rock N’ Reel is back for the 10th year, but it’s got a new name.
The Reel Music Festival kicks off on March 24th and runs until March 27th all over campus. There are plenty of events scheduled, like concerts, seminars and contests and everything has to do with music.
“It’s a four-day conference, a music conference,” said Tony Sutherland, the Music Business Management program coordinator and the coordinator of the festival.
“It includes a number of elements. We’ve got workshops; people can learn everything from how …

Video by Liisa Sahamies
The Campus Ice Centre at Durham College and UOIT has a March Break 2010 special. So whether you like skating, stick and puck, shinny or maybe you want to try it all out, the Campus Ice Centre has what you need.

Story, image and slideshow by Edith Zikmann
Have no fear, the Sexual Health Resource Centre is here!
Students looking for confidential, free and non-judgmental advice from fellow students can visit the SHRC on campus.   Located inside the Campus Health Centre, the Sexual Health Resource Clinic is a cozy, friendly place to go and speak about matters regarding sexuality and sexual health.
Along with friendly advice, students can call or drop by the SHRC for information and referrals about STD’s, safe sex, relationships, pregnancy and contraception.  An on-site library and educational teach-in sessions are …

Video by Shayna Brown
Between Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner and all the treats people managed to shovel down their gullet over the winter, it’s not uncommon to find a few extra pounds when you start taking off the winter wear. And with all the warm weather we’ve been having it’s no secret that summer is just around the corner. Check out some quick tips for getting your body ready for the beach.

Story, image and audio by Sarah Manns
Get those green outfits out of the closet and start practicing your beer drinking skills because St Patrick’s Day is getting closer.
The big day isn’t until next Wednesday but EP Taylor’s is offering lots of events worth mentioning.  According to Student Centre Manager Will Ellis, “EP’s is the place to be for these events.”
Starting next Tuesday, March 16th, there is an all day St. Paddy’s events at EP’s. Starting from eleven to noon there will be a special SHWAtalk with prizes to be won. …

Story and image by Lynn Wayling.
The battle has begun. War has been declared. The lines have been drawn.
And they go around the corner and out the door.
At least at Tim Hortons that is. It’s Roll Up the Rim (or “RRRoll” if you’re lucky enough to possess a melodic tongue) time once again at the iconic Canadian coffee chain. Like hockey and lacrosse, or wearing shorts when it’s 10 degrees out, Roll Up the Rim, has become a cherished Canadian pastime.
Since its inception in 1986, late February to early May regularly …

Story and image by Liisa Sahamies
The world is on a “green” path. But, when there are temptations of cash prizes and cars the path becomes foggy and the environmental focus gets left behind.
This years’ Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim To Win promotion began March 1st, and promises a winner every day. As a leader of coffee sales in Canada there are over 3,500 locations in North America. That means there are many chances to play and win at least one of over 31 million prizes. That also means a …

Story, image and audio by Shayna Brown
Spring break is over, school is back in session and we’re in it for the long haul home. And with the school year winding down, it’s crunch time. It’s time to put those finishing touches on major projects, get those last few assignments in and start studying for final exams. With everything mounting at school it can be a stressful time for students, but you don’t have to rip your hair out and lose your mind if you learn how to manage it.
“One of …

Story, image and slideshow by Jayme Quinn
A sea of pink down the halls of Durham College and UOIT is what the Women’s Centre and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Queer Student Support Services (LGBTQ Centre) is hoping to see this Thursday as the Day of Pink is celebrated.
Across the country and the world, discrimination, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and many others; continues to be a leading source of conflict. It affects how we work, study and treat one another. Discrimination also creates barriers, bullying, hate and violence.
Day of …