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By Justin Cartier

A poor student is an average student.

Based on data received from three different surveys on Statistics Canada, well over half (57 per cent) of graduating students have student loans which they will need to pay back.

To make an assessment of how much money may be needed to finance a full school term, a summary of likely expenses must be thoroughly examined. A great starting point is to organize a list of unavoidable expenses such as tuition, ancillary fees, transportation and housing.

By Andrew Montague

Set up: Greg Gillespie and Matt Woods of the Loyalist Lancers jump up to spike the ball back to the Algonquin Thunder. Photo by Andrew MontagueFriday Feb. 5 brought the Algonquin Thunder to home of the Loyalist Lancers. Both teams had an 11–3 standing and both were fighting for second place in the eastern conference behind Seneca College.

The Lancers came out of the gate running, dominating the first set with a score of 25–16. In the second set Ottawa came back fighting, but the Lancers stuck with them, going point for point during most of the set. Ottawa pulled ahead by four points, but the Lancers shut them down and took back the lead to win the set 25–23.

In the third set, the Lancers wanted to win the game three straight, but Ottawa had something to say about that, pulling ahead 5–0 early on in the set. The Lancers weren't going down without a fight, coming back with four points straight to bring it to 5-4 for Ottawa. After the Lancers’ point streak, Ottawa pulled ahead 14–9, but the Lancers came back to within four points with a score of 22–18. It was a good last effort by the Lancers but Ottawa came out on top, winning 25–21.

By Lyle Travis

Last week, Lifetouch Canada was set up for photos in one of the study lounges beside Alumni Hall in Loyalist College.

The company was here to make sure students at Loyalist can get graduation photos done well in advance, and they do a good job of it. They charged an $8 sitting fee and prints and everything else was an added cost.

The student government here at Loyalist College brought Lifetouch in. Now, there is no problem with the governing student body bringing in businesses to set up shop and work. It’s just that in this particular case, there are so many things that are so very wrong about this.

By Cole Burston

The day of love is just around the corner and hormones of all shapes and sizes are raring to go. Feb. 14, VD stands for Valentine’s Day, but is there another meaning?

Is it a coincidence that Valentine’s Day shares the same initials as venereal diseases? Venereal disease, also known as Sexually Transmitted Infections, can strike anyone of any age who has unprotected sex.

By Ben Nelms

Come as you are. Whether you are single, or attached at the hip, here is a guide to the best (and cheapest) that Belleville has to offer on Valentine’s Day.

“Valentine’s Day is one of the major peaks for us, it’s definitely something we look forward to,” says Leticia Siasat, owner of La Maison d’Eva Fine Lingerie on Front Street.

“Lots of men are coming in too!” says Siasat as she showed off the best sellers, which include a Simone Perele bra that goes for $165.00.

In the face of recent investigation into a complaint regarding possible mould in residence, the Online Pioneer Plus would like to hear your concerns. What health and safety issues around campus have you worried. Let us know via email: pioneer@loyalistc.on.ca

By Kelly Brooks

College officials are investigating the possibility mould was found in the Loyalist residences.
Chris Carson, Loyalist residence manager, said that Janet Mathany, the college’s Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator, brought the concern to his attention.
The Loyalist Residences experienced a problem last summer when mould appeared on the carpets and some of the furniture.
“We would bring in a company that would use antifungal chemicals and they would remove the mould that way,” said Carson.
Carson said it is premature to say if there’s another mould problem.

By Melissa Tait

Raising money for young women’s post-secondary endeavours is a perfect excuse for a manicure and pedicure.
Relax and Pamper Yourself, a fundraiser organized by the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Ontario, took over The Spa at Loyalist on Friday, Jan. 29.
The Belleville chapter of the BPW is raising money for a post-secondary bursary supporting young women in their continuing education. Funds were raised through spa services and a draw for community-donated prizes, including gift certificates to Studio 237 and The Boathouse.

By Emily Poschner

Healing: Guest speaker Alan Brant of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory paid a visit to second-year Loyalist College police foundations students to educate them about traditional uses for aboriginal tobacco and medicines. Photo by Emily PoschnerSecond-year police foundations students learned first-hand about traditional aboriginal drugs from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory native, Alan Brant, on Monday.
Brant’s presentation focused on teaching students the policies on native American medicines that are legal, but often get mistaken for illegal drugs.
“I think it’s good to give awareness especially to future police officers, especially to give them some insight into what’s happening in Indian country, some of the things we know as medicines and how we use them, and what they may be running into as police officers,” says Brant.
He brought along many traditional items including medicines, herbs, tobacco, pipes and pouches. He passed these items around so the students could see and smell them. Some of the medicines resembled drugs such as marijuana, which makes it hard to differentiate them on the street.
“If you’re smelling them for the first time, you think someone is messing around with something they shouldn’t have. We just want them to be aware of what it is they’re running into,” he says.
Brant admits that there aren’t many problems concerning this in his community, and that most of the problems happen at border crossings.

Guest speaker Alan Brant of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory paid a visit to second-year Loyalist College police foundations students to educate them about traditional uses for aboriginal tobacco and medic

By Kate Kotiuk

Belleville Fire Chief Rhéaume Chaput and Senior Fire Prevention Officer Dave MacMullen visited Loyalist College on Feb. 1 to educate students about fire safety.
Chaput can’t stress enough how crucial it is to have a working smoke detector.
“We’re always conducting fire safety education programs, and this is the first one at Loyalist that I am aware of,” explained Chaput.

By Samantha Cusimano

Loyalist College has introduced a new gender-neutral washroom for students.
If you have not noticed, rooms 1L-4 and 1L-5 on the lower floor of the Lennox and Addington wing have been converted into these male and female washrooms.
A gender-neutral washroom is a single person facility not labelled male or female, sort of like your washroom at home.
Grant Brummell, the maintenance facilities supervisor at Loyalist, was one of the people to supervise the establishment of this washroom.

Applications to programs at Loyalist College are up 15 per cent over last year
91X reporter Skye Garrell spoke with college registrar, Jeff Macnab.

By Bryanna Bradley

Ontario’s college teachers will vote Feb. 10 on the final contract offer tabled by their employers last week.
Union leaders rejected the offer and asked for binding arbitration, which management negotiators rejected in favour of putting the offer to a full faculty vote.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board announced Wednesday that the vote will be held on Feb. 10, the day before the union’s original strike date.
In response to the scheduling of the faculty vote, the union has pushed the strike deadline to Feb. 17.

News Release from Colleges Council