The Campus April 6, 2016

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Matthew Robinson, elections, and the Constitution: a cautionary tale A recap of the year at the SRC SCOTT POTTER Writer

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his has been a difficult year for SRC President Matthew Robinson. Both rounds of the constitutional reform he pushed through met notable criticism for the General Assembly’s (GA) handling and implementation of the changes.

The first set of changes, merging two vice president (VP) positions into one, were voted into the constitution January 10 and 17. Both VP Social Eammon Doyne and VP Academic Chelsea McLellan (now SRC President-Elect) spoke against the timing of the changes, urging that they happen next year instead. Robinson said the timing was unfortunate, and promised that the March changes would not be pushed in such a rushed manner.

Both Doyne and McLellan later voted against the changes; the changes passed anyway. The constitution does not require that students be informed of constitutional amendments, and, indeed, the SRC did not announce the Jan. 10 vote—or even that changes were in the offing—to the student body until after the vote had already taken place.

The second set of changes saw the creation the new General Councillor (GC) and various representative positions. The first vote was announced well in advance of its Feb. 21 date. However, despite this advanced notice, only five students attended to observe the

process. The first vote failed; second and third votes took place Feb. 24 and March 9, which both passed. Both of these meetings were announced less than 9 hours before they happened.

In the executive elections held Feb. 2 and 3, the final vote creating the VP Student Life position came less than a day before nominations opened. Three people ran for each of the three executive positions. John Dillman withdrew during the race because he “lost faith in the integrity of the process.”

Although the new non-executive positions were finalized Wednesday, March 9, the final votes were not publicized until the next Tuesday, by which time nominations were already open.

The elections were set to run March 30 and 31. Although these dates meant an Easter break campaign, they were the last dates that the election could be held during, in accordance with the Constitution.

However, students did not submit any nominations for two Senator, one GC, and the Equity Representative positions. Elections for these positions, if students can be found who are willing to serve, must happen after the March Constitutional deadline.

The three students who were nominated to be GCs and the student running for External Affairs Representative all ran unopposed. The constitution says: “A candidate for a position for which he/she is the only candidate shall be

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subject to [...] a “yes/no” vote and the candidate must receive fifty percent + one of the votes cast” to be elected. Although the ballots did not contain a “no” option for the GC or External positions, Bishop’s students may well be assumed to understand that checking none of the boxes would have the same effect.

However, the hesitancy of the Returning Officers to release the March election results before consultation with the General Managers and the equal hesitancy of the candidates to comment on the election, might suggest that the SRC is worried about exactly what students assumed.

Following a candidate’s threat to appeal the election, an Election Review Committee was formed. Their report recommended, among other things, that in future no GA meetings should be held during election periods. At the March 20 GA meeting, Robinson clarified that this was only meant to apply to executive elections; another member of the committee later denounced that interpretation.

The constitutional changes involved rewriting of all sections that spoke of the old VP Social and Student Affair positions. The fact that in the revision, the replacement of the VP Social’s role in the Grants for Clubs Committee was missed is emblematic of the headaches the process has caused.

Finally, if including the votes of the extinct VPs does not negate everything

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done since Jan. 17, the elimination of 10 more GA members at the March 9 GA means that there are now only one President, one VP Academic, and five Senators to compose the whole voting GA. Technically, those seven remaining members do not make a quorum, making the March 20 and April 3 GA meetings illegitimate.

When pressed on this issue, Robinson said: “while there was no vote, it was explicitly stated that the old positions would continue until April 30, and that was always the understanding,” so as not “to shut down [the] GA,” which “is not productive.” Both my notes and the official minutes agree that this was not explicitly stated for the executive changes, but during the introduction of GCs and representatives. In both cases, there was indeed an understanding.

Perhaps, most concerning is the fact that, although I remember attending the Jan. 17 GA meeting referenced above, and indeed have pages of notes detailing what took place, SRC records do not indicate it ever having happened. This calls into question, again, the constitutional amendments passed that night.

Ultimately, of course, however vexed any student may feel about this, the GA members are all lame ducks now anyway, counting down the days they have left; in the words of Robinson: “I’ve cleaned out my desk.”

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Joyce Foundation gives $2.5 million

Donation brings Student Opportunity portion of capital campaign to goal of $10 million NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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t 11:40 a.m. on the morning of April 1, there were no jokes to be found in Tomlinson Hall, but a very serious donation to the Bishop’s Capital Campaign.

The Joyce Foundation, based in Burlington, Ont., has given $2.5 million to Bishop’s to support Canadian citizen and permanent resident students who face financial need and personal challenges in attending university.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Michael Goldbloom said the gift will give all students with the intellectual capability and desire to attend Bishop’s the ability to do so.

In perhaps the only joke of the morning (comments about Bishop’s own lacklustre football team), Goldbloom still illustrated what a university can give to students; in the case of two Gaiters, who experienced their first time on an airplane when they flew to Halifax to play St. Mary’s.

However, one of the most memorable moments rests with history student Sean Summerfield, who has previ-

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ously received the Len Kornack Award for history students showing financial need. During his speech, he exemplified what a university education can be and the importance of financial aid and external support.

For Summerfield, financial aid has meant having the ability to take a full course load, reduce his working hours, graduate on-time, and contribute to

the life of the university including time spent in the History Help Centre, organising the 2016 History Review, and undertaking original archival research.

The new Joyce Foundation Bursaries will grant up to $5000 a year for a maximum of four years to a student in need.

The recipients will also be paired with mentors to help them in their time at Bishop’s and widen their horizons.

Quebec Student Union: coming to a university near you How the QSU is gaining momentum at Bishop’s SCOTT POTTER Writer

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ver Easter weekend, dozens of students from all over Quebec came to Bishop’s. These were representatives of the founding members of the nascent Quebec Student Union (QSU; Union Étudiante québécoise in French). In the aftermath of the 2012 student strikes, all but the single most militant of Quebec’s student federations fell apart.

QSU has risen up in the vacuum.

Although not yet officially founded, QSU’s officers and representatives has been holding increasingly formal meetings over the course of the year to put together its structure, aims, and budget, among others. In January, Bishop’s alumnus Julien Ouellet, who has been a driving force in QSU, gave a presentation to the SRC. Business Senator Jean-Philippe Allen has represented Bishop’s at the last few QSU meetings, and convinced them to rent out McGreer 100 for their March meeting. The meeting put several QSU

core values on display.

A token of bilingualism, the meeting was live translated into English, broadcast over headsets—“it’s the same system Ottawa uses”—and clarifications were occasionally made for some terms for the anglophones in the room.

In the hopes of consensus, votes occurred multiple times on the same subject .

QSU has set up a voting structure to make sure that small schools have a voice, and representatives from AbitibiTémiscamingue were certainly being heard.

Presenting to the SRC, Ouellet always seemed to give the impression that QSU was a more conservative, or at least more centrist, sort of federation.

Indeed, there was only one mention of ‘strikes’ in two hours of the QSU meeting, and it was not an exhortation.

QSU wants to be a voice to the provincial government to protect not only the funding, but also the special culture of each school.

It may have been when Ouellet men-

tioned defending Bishop’s “Liberal Arts model” at the Jan. SRC meeting that he won their hearts, but the SRC has been increasingly excited about the QSU. The revival of an external affairs position in the recent round of Constitutional Amendments is a step towards joining other Quebec universities on the provincial stage, and lays the groundwork for Bishop’s working more closely with QSU. Despite their enthusiasm—and perennial criticism of the SRC’s transparency—the sense among the executives is that joining QSU should be put to a student referendum, presumably sometime next fall. Meanwhile, Bishop’s has a seat at the table of QSU as they work out the finer points of their policy, and now a position to sit in that seat.

When Ananya Srivastava, who ran unopposed in the recent election for External Affairs Representative, was asked if she supported joining the QSU, Srivastava stated that she supported the movement.

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SRC and Principal host Town Hall to discuss school’s financial position JEREMY ANDREWS Writer

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hen Michael Goldbloom became principal in 2008, the university was in a very insecure position financially. Due to poor planning for many years previously, the university had gotten itself into a lot of debt. Goldbloom and fellow administrators managed to balance the budget by the 2013-14 fiscal year, and all appeared to be going well. However, they had not counted on the shifting government positions with regards to tuition rates, spurred by the famous student protests of 2012.

The same year they achieved a balanced budget, the university also had accounted for a proposed tuition hike by the Jean Charest government, so when the tuition increase was reversed by the next government of Pauline Marois, Bishop's had already spent the extra money, leaving them with a $4.5 million deficit.

All of this information, and more, came to light at a Town Hall meeting with Principal Goldbloom held at Bishop’s University on March 31. The school’s financial situation and upcoming changes to student fees were among the topics discussed at the event.

Besides the simple fact that having to service debt means there is less money in the budget for operations, the Quebec government also punishes institutions for being in debt by withholding part of their grant, leaving Bishop's scrambling to try and convince the government

to pay the full grant and while finding other sources of income.

Moreover, even under normal conditions, Bishop's has long been trying to explain to the government that their funding model for universities is inadequate, since it does not take into account Bishop's unique model as a resident undergraduate liberal arts university, which costs considerably more to run on a per student basis than a typical large research university.

To resolve the situation, Bishop's will need to make a number of changes to its budget and operations in order to make up for the loss. While the details are still under discussion, we can reveal some of the plans Bishop's administrators have made.

First of all, in regards to the budget, Bishop's has decided to end its practice of redistributing funds amongst various sectors of the university. Previously, money from the more profitable sectors such as residences and food services was used to support the rest of the university, where most sectors have operated at a loss. The practice resulted in the university not having a contingency fund when it needed to renovate the residence buildings, leaving it struggling to collect donations to that end.

From now on, each sector of the university will generally need to be financially self-sustaining. The sectors that will most directly influence the students' experience will be cuts in the academic departments. The number of contract faculty will be greatly reduced, and full-

time professors will be asked to teach a greater number of courses with larger class-sizes.

To some extent it will be up to the individual departments to come up with plans on how to meet the new budget goals. In the past, Bishop's has largely raised funds by increasing the size of the student body (it grew from 1,740 to 2,428 between 2008 and 2014), but Goldbloom said that he believes the population cannot go above 2,600 if we want to maintain the value Bishop's has as a small community.

The other major change will be a general review of student fees, and Dr. Jackie Bailey, Dean of Student Affairs was present to explain the changes. The university does not have direct control over tuition, but it can adjust fees by up to 1-2% per year unilaterally, or it can raise fees higher with the consent of the students (approval from the Students' Representative Council).

The first change new students will experience is that application fees and confirmation fees will be modified. The actual fees will not be increased, and will in fact be decreased for Canadian and American applicants, but Bishop's will end the practice of giving out promotional codes that gave discounts on the application fee. It will also increase the non-refundable portion of the confirmation fee – the fee new students pay to reserve their spot – from $100 to $250 in order to reduce the instances of students who accept their offers of admission but later change their minds.

Another change will be to adjust how the registration fee is applied. Currently there is one fee for part-time students and another fee for full-time students; but the new fee will be charged on a percredit basis (up to 15 credits), so that it will better reflect the actual administrative cost associated with registration.

Furthermore, the university will introduce a new administration fee of $2.50/ credit (up to 15 credits). This new fee will be used to cover services provided by the records office such as issuing transcripts. At the same time, the convocation fee will be eliminated, as the administration fee will be sufficient to cover the cost of graduation.

Finally, several department-specific fees will be increased or introduced in order to compensate for specific higher costs. For example, the education practicum fee will increase by 10 percent; the science lab courses will have fees that account for 15% of the cost of materials; drama production courses will have a $40 fee to pay for production cost;, the fine arts department will have a new health & safety fee to pay for studio supervisors among other things; the music department will have a new practicum fee (up to $900 in a few years); and the Williams School of Business will introduce a $25 student activity fee to cover the costs associated with student trips, events, competitions, etc. that had previously been covered by a now-depleted donor fund.

Professor Profiles: Goodbye & good luck Dr. Michael McGregor GUENEVERE MACDONALD Writer

the 2014 Toronto mayoral election (yes, the whole Ford deal) and has published several research papers on this. The reolitical Science majors will be tak- search, however, has nothing to do with ing a page from the English depart- Mayor Ford, but rather the behaviour of ment’s book this semester. Although the voters during the electoral process. there are many works they could use to At Bishop’s, McGregor has taught describe how they feel, Shakespeare’s a number of fascinating courses surRomeo and Juliet seems appropriate rounding our Canadian political landenough, as parting is such sweet sorrow. scape including Canadian Politics, CanAfter three years at Bishop’s Univer- adian Provincial Politics, Comparative sity, Associate Professor Dr. Michael Mc- Political Behaviour, Public AdministraGregor has decided to leave for Ryerson. tion, Comparative Political Behaviour, While none of us can deny Ryerson is a and both Quantitative and Qualitative great school, we cannot promise that we Research methods. To say his presence won’t hold a grudge. After all, they’ve in the department will be missed is an snapped up such a great professor from understatement. His enthusiastic attiour faculty. tude and passion in the classroom will McGregor is well known at Bishop’s be greatly missed come the fall. for his keen interest and expertise in It’s important to note for all the nonpolitics in Canada. His emphasis has political science majors that prior to getbeen and continues to be on electoral ting his masters in Political Science from issues. His research has focused on the the University of Waterloo and his Ph.D. methodology behind Canadian politics, from the University of Western Ontario, along with the psychology and behav- McGregor attained a B.Sc. (Eng) in Bioiour of the voting populous. His research logical Engineering from the University and publications on the subject are ex- of Guelph. He also undertook additional tensive. studies and research at the University of McGregor was a key researcher into Michigan.

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He is a great example of how a diversified education can be extremely beneficial and marketable. So, yes, we have to admit that we are losing a great professor. However, there is very little doubt that McGregor will be a great ambassador for Bishop’s University. So, from all of us here at Bishop’s, goodbye McGregor, and thank you for the dedication

you’ve shown to your students and the university. We wish you and your family the very best of luck.

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Mr. Sandman brought me a dream

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BU drama department presents A Dream Play RACHEL NEWCOMBE Contributor

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s if in a dream, the Bishop’s University (BU) drama department presented August Strindberg’s experimental stage production A Dream Play from March 30 to April 3. Directed by Rebecca Harris, the play was performed by students in the Acting IV class in Turner Studio Theatre.

The audience was split in two, with chairs placed on either side of a slightly sunken pit filled with wood shavings.

Trees adorned with coloured balloons were used as props within the play.

The lighting remained soft throughout, with splashes of greens and reds that transported the audience through the dreamscape. The background displayed geometric cutouts that framed the performers as they moved behind it.

The costumes furthered the experience of dreaming. The soft pastels and the varying shades of gold worn by the cast, interspersed with splashes of bright colour, perfectly captured the nature of the characters—whether ethereal or in the depths of poverty.

Alyssa D’Allman, Marie Lambesis, and Pierre-Luc Pepin interchangeably played the daughter of Indra, a god.

They explored earth and the humans that occupy it, trying to figure out if humans were worthy of compassion. They moved and spoke gracefully through the many situations, exploring the emotional and mental anguish so many people experience.

All three were consistently onstage, adding to the dynamic movement of the other members of the cast. They embodied several characters throughout the narratives, with the figures of Indra’s daughter connecting them. The performers became both men and women, exploring the full range of characters and their sufferings.

The language of the play was beautifully complex and just as beautifully spoken. Amelie Auger fully embodied her character, the poet, and used welldelivered words to explore the complexities of the dream and the many layers of human suffering.

This disjointedness of the narratives and the presentation of the dreaming state made for some uncertainty as to the exact meaning of the play. It allowed for the viewer to interpret the play as they saw fit, which meant endless ways to experience the performance.

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bers laugh, cry, and think. The play was more than a performance; it was an exploration of the self, and was performed by a dedicated and passionate cast.

BU drama department’s next production will be the spring musical, which will run from June 3 to June 11.

Biology and fine arts students join forces to create potential life forms SAMANTHA BURNS Writer

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ave you ever wondered what sort of animals would develop in 200 million years if humans were wiped off the face of the earth? This semester’s Invertebrate Zoology course wondered the same thing.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Biology department and Fine Arts department teamed up to create a project that imagined strange and surreal images of the future. This semester’s creations were presented on March 30 to

students and faculty.

The project required a team of four biology students and one fine arts major to dream up potential animals that would develop to live on land if all current terrestrial life were to become extinct. The catch was that these animals had to have their evolutionary predecessors based in contemporary sea invertebrates such as sea cucumbers and jellyfish.

The biology students are tasked with

finding creative, but feasible ways, in which the slimy sea critters could develop in order to sustain life on land, while the art students are assigned the task of teaching science students how to draw before eventually rendering the creature as they saw fit.

The results were strange and endearing. This semester saw the creation of tree climbing sea stars that had the ability to glide from branch to branch, starfish that shed their limbs during the winter only to re-grow them as a kind of

“appendage garden” in the warmer seasons, sand anemones that ate bugs in the desert, and jellyfish that flew when propelled by the gas produced by bacteria that lived inside them.

This project has become an annual affair and students interested in partaking should speak to Dr. Savage of the Biology department or Professor Millington of the Fine Arts department. Those interested in seeing a potential vision of the future should keep their eyes pealed for next year’s presentation.

This Day in History:

1896 - The first modern Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.

1924 - Four planes left Seattle on the first successful flight around the world.

1965 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson authorized the use of ground troops in combat operations in Vietnam.

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Sing from the heart

BU Singers raise funds for Quebec Lodge Foundation WILLIAM CROOKS Contributor

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he Bishop's University (BU) Singers are back for another scintillating spring pop show titled “Songs of the Third Millennium” to be performed on April 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. in Centennial Theatre.

Directed by Fannie Gaudette and accompanied by their usual rock band, the BU Singers will be covering a wide range of styles of modern popular music from David Bowie to Katy Perry, Kanye West to U2, Adele to Eric Whitacre, and more.

Some numbers will even be accompanied by dance choreographed by BU student JD Kent.

Look out for cameos from BU alums Brandon McNeice and Jon MacAulay.

The BU Singers can be described as the Eastern Townships’ premier choral group, sporting nearly 100 student and

local members. Their energy, professionalism, and reputation has them coming off recent collaborations with the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra and with local singing star Tim Brink for TVA’s La Voix.

Every year, the BU Singers affiliate themselves with a local charity. This year funds raised from the show will go to the Quebec Lodge Foundation (QLF), which has decided to promote their upcoming Quebec Lodge Outdoor Centre (QLOC) day camps in tandem with the BU Singers’ upcoming concerts.

Quebec Lodge Camp ceased operation in 2005. A concerned and dedicated group of local luminaries quickly organized the QLF to get the camp, very dear to the local community for over 50 years, back up and running again. It has raised

1.7 million dollars in furtherance of that lofty endeavour.

The Quebec Lodge Foundation is dedicated to promoting activities that nurture children physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, while fostering respect for and understanding of the environment in which they live.

The QLOC’s goal is to cultivate children into stewards of nature in all their aspects—capable, knowledgeable, and responsible. Under the guidance of experienced staff, children will both gain the practical skills needed to enjoy nature respectfully, such as fire building, shelter building, camping, canoeing, and orienteering, and engage in fun, program specific educational activities promoting their inborn sense of wonder.

The QLF will be running informa-

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tion and promotion sessions during the intermissions of both shows. Duncan Plaunt, a Quebec Lodge alumni, canoe camping veteran, and future QLOC Program Director, will be available to dispense information. Joining him will be Nick Rasytinis, also a QL alumni and a longtime professional musician from Montreal. Nick will debut his latest creation, the QLOC’s new theme song: “At Quebec Lodge.”

Tickets for “Songs of the Third Millennium” are available at the Centennial Theatre box office. More information on the QLF and the QLOC’s day camps can be found at QuébecLodge.org. The QLOC is also currently hiring for this summer and is looking specifically for BU students!

Senior fine arts student plans to walk across Canada SAMANTHA BURNS Writer

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anada is a large country to travel across, but with such modern conveniences as trains, planes, and automobiles the nation’s expansiveness is typically lost on travelers. Bishop’s fourth-year Melina Querel does not intend to be one of these ignorant individuals; after convocation in June, Querel intends to begin a 4000 km journey from Sherbrooke to Vancouver.

Querel has been planning her trip for the past four years. The initial intrigue for this project stemmed from Querel’s disillusionment with contemporary comforts. Querel explained that she believes that many young adults’ discontentment derives from being raised comfortably, and thus results in dis-

appointment when having to “rough it.”

Such views are reflected in Querel’s previous performance piece from the spring and summer of 2015 entitled “Homeless While Finding Happiness” where she lived in a tent.

Another of Querel’s motives is to further push the boundaries of art. She feels as though art is a very limiting word and often only evokes ideas of sculptures and paintings when, in reality, contemporary art can be anything from an empty room to a three-month-long road trip.

As part of the project, Querel will be documenting her physical experiences while on her journey including, but not limited to: the temperature, what she eats, her pace, and how she feels both

physically and mentally. This is how she plans to “remap Canada,” changing it from a series of picturesque postcards or lines on a map into another, if less conventional, set of information. Another way in which she will be mapped is through a radio satellite that will be monitored by her older brother. This form of tracking, however, is inconstant as Canada still has many satellite “dead zones.”

Querel stated that she is very much looking forward to spending time on her own. She is going on the trip by herself, avoiding major cities and towns, and is trying to keep communication with the world at large to a minimum—the exception being the radio that will be

used to track her journey and a phone in case of emergencies.

Querel intends to travel light and to live off the land as much as possible.

Though Querel explains to most that she will be walking from Sherbrooke to Vancouver, the main goal of the trip is to see how far she can get in three months and deems the journey more important than the destination.

Querel will be spending the upcoming month fundraising for the journey through yard sales and a Kickstarter campaign. If you wish to know more about her trip or her other projects check out her website: www.melinaquerel.wix.com/melinaquerel

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CASA presents the 10th Annual Culture Show KATIE MANNERS Ar ts and Associate Editor

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We all need each other to survive in this world. This is what CASA is all about.”

Judith Ntambwe, president of Bishop’s University’s (BU) Caribbean African Student Association (CASA), addressed the crowd at the 10th Annual CASA Culture Show on March 16 in the Gait. This year, the show titled “Pangea: One World, Different Faces” featured talent and fashion influenced from around the globe.

The proceeds from the CASA Culture Show were donated to not-for-profit organization Doctors Without Borders.

CASA members chose this organization because it does not discriminate against those in need, and instead promotes aid for all—regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliation.

This theme of global acceptance and celebration of difference was apparent throughout the show.

From belly dancing to flash mobs, gospel choir to jazz rap, the night was built on diversity. Although CASA’s name suggested an interest in Caribbean and African affairs, the club encouraged all to share what they loved about their culture.

Early in the show, duo Mohammed

Asfour and Shir Shahrabani sat down to play the darbuka (a Middle Eastern drum similar to a bongo), but their performance was overshadowed by Asfour’s pre-performance speech.

Backed by the flag of Palestine, while Shahrabani sat in front of the flag of Israel, Asfour explained that even though their countries were in political conflict, he and Shahrabani became quick friends at BU. “In the end, we’re all the same, and we deserve to be treated equally,” Asfour said, to applause.

The night continued in much of the same positive vein, as the intimate venue was packed with not only people, but also energy. Audience members sang, danced, and cheered along with each act, showing the same enthusiasm for a traditional Indian fashion line as two pop n’ locking boys wearing bucket hats.

CASA has already started planning for the 2017 Culture Show. Based on the success of this year’s show, there are high hopes to one day hold the event in a larger venue, such as Centennial, where even more people can experience the diversity BU has to offer.

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Risha Dave (left), Sergio KP, Milly Manek pose in traditional Indian attire on the CASA catwalk.

Soft-core dance troupe takes BU stage Centennial presents Parachute NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n March 16, Centennial hosted dance troupe compagnie Dave StPierre Inc., who presented their show Parachute: a compilation of excerpts from some of their previous and future shows. The purpose in only showing excerpts was to put the focus on the art of dance by liberating it from story telling, thus alienating the audience enough for them to appreciate the effort and strain put into performance.

If he hoped to show the toll of dancing, unfortunately founder and choreographer Dave St-Pierre did not succeed.

He might achieve this in longer performances, since the longest and most energetic number showed some strain.

Overall, Parachute succeeded in creating artful eroticism.

The first number was simple, and perhaps, the number most in need of context.

In it, two men initially danced at arm’s length, but later joined together, at which point one slowly stripped the other; the number ended with the now nude man seated on the other’s shoulder as he walked.

It was possible to perceive more reason behind the eventual loss of clothes in the next number: the dancer (who

was watched not only by the audience, but also by four other dancers and StPierre) danced slowly, at first, and then more spastically—as if fighting with herself. She wore a black mask and black gloves with light coloured clothing, which made the dance all the more poignant. The removal of clothing with the corresponding reduced frenzy made it seem as if she was coming to terms with herself.

In the excerpt of the company's take on MacBeth, St-Pierre said the piece depicted a female MacDuff finding a dead Lady MacDuff. Instead of MacDuff seeming depressed over the dead Lady MacDuff, the piece illustrated the un-

certainty of the lover who wondered if it was okay to have sex with a clearly drugged/intoxicated partner.

The final segment, entitled “The Warriors,” started with what appeared to be frustrated, acrobatic foreplay, which moved into a table vaulting competition between men and women, and ended with the original man and woman nude on a table, rolling around, and finally, drenched in water.

Overall, St-Pierre has certainly succeeded in creating art, but whether or not it is best termed as dance is up for debate. Soft-core pornography could certainly be a fair contender.

JOKE OF THE DAY A linguistic teacher said, “A double negative forms a positive.

In some languages, though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative.

However, there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative.”

A voice from the back of the room piped up, “Yeah, right.”

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Slim resources for Indigenous students on campus A debrief on Let’s Talk about Equity Week’s discussion with Haley Lewis ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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urrently, the resources for Indigenous people at Bishop’s University are slim at best. The only place available for Indigenous students to find support is the Indigenous Cultural Alliance, which is a student-led organization that does not have the necessary means or skills to provide professional support to students, but focuses on informing the student body about Indigenous issues.

Among U4 League universities (Acadia, Bishop’s, St. Francis Xavier, Mount Allison), Bishop’s is the only university without Indigenous resources in place.

Haley Lewis, the President of the Indigenous Cultural Alliance, and a team of dedicated teachers and students, have been working towards establishing an Indigenous Centre for Indigenous students who may have trouble adjusting to university life. The centre would serve as a place where Indigenous students could receive support and/or counsel-

ling from someone who understands their needs and lived experiences, and it would also serve as a safe space or meeting place for Indigenous students.

Lewis outlined that Champlain College has a counsellor designated for Indigenous students who is trained and understands the support required to transition into college. The support system for Indigenous students at Champlain fosters a tight knit community, as well as a sense of belonging and engagement for these students with the rest of the student body.

Resources for Indigenous students are extremely important given Canada’s ongoing history of colonialism and cultural genocide. The last residential school closed in 1996, only twenty years ago.

These events have tangible intergenerational effects on the lives of Indigenous people even today.

Although residential schools have closed, their legacy still remains. Certain children who survived residential schools were stripped from having good

parental role models, therefore perpetuating unhealthy child rearing skills. This forced some to fail to meet the expectations of welfare agencies, and children were removed from their homes and forced into foster care – willing or not. In fact, in 2011 half of the children under fourteen in foster care were Indigenous; it’s important to note that, at this time, Indigenous people made up four per cent of the population.

By having a designated Indigenous Centre, we would start to make Bishop’s more equitable for Indigenous students who have been marginalized in Canadian society. An Indigenous Centre sends the message that the university cares about Indigenous students and wants to do the work to make sure these students feel welcome and supported.

Creating an Indigenous Centre may prove to be difficult because of the university’s funding issues; it costs money to hire a counsellor specifically for Indigenous students. However, Lewis explained that having a centre could go a

long way with regards to obtaining and retaining Indigenous students, which could provide potential revenue for the university such as provincial and federal grants for friendship centres. Moreover, Lewis outlined that there are spaces on campus that could accommodate the centre.

With an Indigenous Centre, Indigenous students may be more inclined to attend Bishop’s, as the small class sizes and close knit community are ideal for students coming from remote reserves – it is a lot easier to transition from reserve communities to Lennoxville then to Montreal or Toronto.

Currently, the Indigenous Cultural Alliance is working on a petition to see if there is enough support from other students at Bishop’s to create an Indigenous Centre on campus.

If you would like to be involved in the process of creating an Indigenous Centre at Bishop’s, please email Haley Lewis hlewis12@ubishops.ca.

Demystifying the sexual assault reporting process at BU Where to make formal reports, and ideas on how to better support sexual assault survivors ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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n March 23, as part of the Let’s Talk about Equity Week activities, there was a panel discussion about sexual assault. The aim of this panel was to inform those who attend about how the university addresses sexual assault reports.

The panel consisted of R.N. and Manager of Health and Services Kendra Brock, Manager of Security Carson Brooks, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Jackie Bailey, Bishop’s psychologist Dr. Stillman Jacquard, and Residence Life Assistant (RA) Kayley Wartman.

The following are the answers to some of the questions addressed in the discussion, including responses from both panellists and students in attendance.

What can you do if you are sexually assaulted?

Get medical assistance from a health professional. For a recent assault (within the last 3 days) the CHUS (Centre Hôpital Université de Sherbrooke) Fleurimont have staff members who are specifically trained in conducting the medical exam for people who have experienced sexual assault. After a recent assault, it would be important not to shower or change your clothes as you might destroy critical evidence. Evidence that is collected can be kept, should you choose to make a formal complaint to the police, but it will only be provided to police with your explicit consent. For less recent assaults, you should still get medical assistance

to examine you for potential injury and help protect against unwanted STIs or pregnancy. The on-campus Health Services is open weekdays from 8:30-11:45 a.m. and 1:00-3:45 p.m.

Sexual assault is a crime and should be reported, but this can be very difficult for people to do. Contacting the police does not require that you press charges, you can provide your statement and then decide how you want to proceed; it would be important to give the police your information sooner rather than later. If you choose not to go to the police, it would be important to write down a detailed account of the assault in case you would like to make a report in the future.

If you would like to make a report to the University, contact Security or the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Jackie Bailey.

They can give you information on all of your options and explain the reporting process. Accommodations might be able to be put into place even if you do not wish to make a formal report.

Talk with someone you trust, but choosing who to tell can be a difficult decision. On-campus counselling services are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m. with some evening hours.

What sexual assault situations are covered by the Student Code of Conduct?

Sexual assault on-campus, sexual assault off-campus at a university event or when representing the university.

Sexual assault off-campus not affiliated with university is not covered. Although a formal investigation cannot take place, support and accommodations can still be made available to you if you chose to disclose the assault to the Dean of Student Affairs, Campus Security, Health Services, or Counselling Services.

How can we prevent sexual assault?

According to sexualassault.ca “Any situation involving alcohol or drugs heightens the risk of sexual assault dramatically because: 1) assailants are more likely to act while inebriated, and 2) victims may lack the ability to give true consent.”

Inform people that you cannot consent when you are drunk and what consent looks like in multiple situations.

Inform people that sexual assault is never the victim’s fault.

Bystander intervention training, which will be happening in the fall for first year students.

Train students, faculty, and staff on how to respond if someone says they were sexually assaulted How can you intervene in a potential sexual assault situation?

Don’t just standby and watch—intervene.

Ask questions and offer support.

You can get a group of people to support you in removing the vulnerable person from the situation.

Stay with the person and call Campus Security: 819-822-9711 ext. 2711. Even

if you are off-campus you can call Security and ask for help.

How can we change the school culture in a way that would result in a more respectful and safe community?

Encourage a conversation about sex, and our likes and dislikes, Stop showcasing Bishop’s drinking culture, Market and promote non-drinking events, especially through the SRC.

For more information on sexual assault, you can visit the sexual assault webpage on the Bishop’s University website.

Concerns for a future Equity Week: 1. Ableism 2. Racism and Discrimination 3. Transphobia 4. Asexuality 5. Sexual Health and Wellness 6. Sexual assault in marginalized communities (ex. LGBTQ+) 7. Masculinity 8. Femininity 9. Open forum on creating a standalone sexual assault policy The SRC and the Gender Equity Centre are working to make the campus a better place for marginalized students. If you have any suggestions, concerns, or comments please contact Asha-Maria Bost.

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The case for gender-neutral washrooms

Making Bishop’s University more supportive for LGBTQ+ students ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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n March 22, a panel of Bishop’s students discussed Coming Out Stories and what it is like to be LGBTQ+ on this campus.

Although the talk was not well attended, panelists and attendees had a lively discussion about their experiences with coming out, and instances of discrimination that happened on campus.

For example, people highlighted the looks they receive from partygoers when they kiss their same-sex partner.

For women kissing other women, there were instances where men tried to kiss the girls and insert themselves in the situation. Another panelist described feeling unsafe on campus, wondering what bathroom to use at the Gait because they had to decide whether they wanted to go into the washroom that better aligns with their gender and risk harassment, or go into the washroom corresponding to their sex assigned at birth.

It became clear over the course of the discussion that there is a need for gender-neutral washrooms and more awareness campaigns about LGBTQ+ people.

Gender-neutral washrooms are important because they allow transgender and gender non-conforming people to be comfortable and escape harassment when using the washroom. Without gender-neutral washrooms, it can be

agonizing to choose which washroom you would like to participate in the task would like to learn more about LGBTQ+ to use, and sometimes entering gender group on gender-neutral washrooms, issues and events on campus, please segregated washrooms can lead to ha- don’t hesitate to contact Asha-Maria contact bishpride@gmail.com. rassment and assault. Everyone should Bost at bishopsgec@gmail.com. If you be able to pee in peace without the threat of violence.

Currently the Gender Equity Centre, student Aqil Henry-Cotnam, and Student Services are working on creating a gender-neutral bathroom task group that will ensure that some genderneutral washrooms will be installed on campus in single stall washrooms, specifically in key areas such as the SUB, Residence, Nicolls, and Sports Plex. The washrooms will come with information sheets discussing why gender-neutral washrooms are needed.

Moreover, the group will discuss how to streamline the process for changing your name on school documentation.

As it currently stands, it can take over a month to change your name on your school documentation; there is no publicized or formal process to do so.

Additionally, students brought up the idea of having training for student safety, frosh leaders, and RAs about the importance of respecting pronouns and normalizing the idea of asking for people’s gender pronouns when you meet them.

Having a person’s identity validated by using the right pronouns is a simple way that people can show respect to gendernonconforming or transgender people.

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Feel free to pee

Follow up from last issue’s “To pee or not to pee” article AQIL HENRY-COTNAM Contributor

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n the last issue of The Campus, I wrote about the issues I face around campus as a transgender student such as non-inclusive washrooms, recreational facilities, and administrative practices.

Following this publication though, I have experienced an amazing response from members of the BU community.

From friends who already knew my gender identity, classmates who I had never spoken with, to our very own Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Jackie Bailey.

I’ve met and chatted with so many lovely people all wanting to help solve some of the campus’ inclusivity issues. At Bishop’s, one of our most pressing issues is the lack of accessible gender inclusive washrooms.

I personally met with Bailey to spe-

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cifically discuss these issues and devise a plan of action for executing any such changes. My hope is that our campus will have at least a handful of gender in-

clusive washrooms by next fall. Although Bishop’s is small, we are able to come together, address our shortcomings, and plan to correct them.

I think it’s a true testament to the close-knit Bishop’s community that so many people, who I may not have had the opportunity to interact with, have offered me their support.

One of the most riveting experiences afforded to me through my previous article, was being asked to participate in the Gender Equity Centre’s Equity Week’s panel discussion on coming out.

Although there were only a small number of attendees, we were able to engage in wonderful dialogue pertaining to a multitude of LGBTQ issues.

Hopefully, this time next year, any and all students will no longer have to fret over something as trivial as finding a washroom where they are comfortable.

My ultimate goal for our campus is for it to become a leader in inclusive spaces for all people at the undergraduate level.

Trump’s antics taken advantage of by a Cape Bretoner An American’s response NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n the last issue of The Campus, there was an article that spoke on American’s moving to Canada should Donald Trump become the next U.S. President and one Cape Breton man’s website that capitalized on such interest.

While Americans did manage to crash Immigration Canada’s website, and contrary to what some seem to think, it seems unlikely that only time will tell if Americans decide to flock to Cape Breton, or Canada in general.

As an American currently in Canada, who hopes to stay permanently once I have completed my studies, I know both the immigration system and how troublesome it is when it comes to being a student, from the trials of getting a job as a non-citizen to permanent residency.

Americans will not begin to flock to Canada if Trump becomes president: the process is simply too difficult, expensive, and time consuming to undertake.

Every time an undesirable wins the election in the U.S. searches spike for immigration to other countries. In the 24 hours after George W. Bush was re-elected in 2004, Immigration Canada saw over 100000 hits from US IP addresses, six times the daily average for the time.

However, even the high of 2006’s nearly 11000 American’s moving to Canada does not by any means indicate the same thing will happen if Trump is elected.

Just to come to Canada as a student, an individual must pay a $100 application fee for the study permit, show you can pay your tuition, living expenses, and re-

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turn trip; prove you have no criminal record; submit to a medical examination; and convince immigration officials that you intend to leave at the end of one’s term of study.

The system becomes even more expensive for permanent residency. Not only is the application fee much higher, but also there are multiple paths for entry including the Canadian-experience class for students who studied in Canada, the skilled worker class, refugee

class (which is currently accepting the most applications), family reunification, the self-employed, start-ups, investors, care givers, and provincial nominees.

Before navigating this spider web of regulations, Americans have to think of how they will support themselves. Even if the applicant has a job and is accepted, problems arise with finding a place to live in a very different housing market, and paying even more taxes. Americans abroad have to pay U.S. taxes along with

the taxes for the country in which they reside.

Given all these obstacles, it seems highly unlikely that Americans will begin flocking to Canada over an election; it hasn’t happened in the past, and it’s easy enough to survive four years with a president you don’t like if that’s really your only reason for wanting to leave your native land.

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Relieve stress well showing some love HAYLEY WINCH Staff Writer

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eeling the pressure of assignments, essays, and looming finals?

Of course you are.

Have you ever thought about animal therapy? Even a few moments with a pet can give you a new outlook on assignments or on life in general.

The Residence Leadership Committee has been working hard to fundraise in order to help the local Pet Connection get back on their paws.

Cuddles Café has already happened on campus once this year receiving rage reviews, so the committee has decided to run it again on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Paterson Assembly Hall.

Since classes technically end today, you have absolutely no excuse but to take a break from procrastination and cuddle some animals.

Whether you like dogs, cats, fluffy rabbits, or maybe even chickens, Cuddles Café is an excellent place to spend a couple hours of relaxation.

Jessica Krauss, Janine Anette, Sydney Robertson, and Maurice Martineau are the students who spearheaded the animal shelter fundraisers with the help of Aidan Peck as the leadership RA and Brenna Haydock, the RLC on campus.

Cuddles Café has a recommended donation of $2 for an unlimited amount of cuddles. May I suggest you take advantage of an opportunity that can actually help you through your finals?

Animal therapy is a new way of coping with anxiety and depression. Emotional connections with an animal can help alleviate stress and calm the nerves. The simple act of being around animals and petting them will do you wonders.

Spend some time with some special animals and help a good cause.

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Women are people – I thought we went over this already Is Bishop’s as feminist as I thought?

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enerally speaking, I would consider Bishop’s a place where we are not controlled by outdated conservative values. In my classes, my professors treat feminism in a way that does not put it down, but sees its validity. The people I choose to spend time with are not sexist.

There are lots of women in my classes, who are taken as seriously as the men.

Bishop’s has always seemed to me like a place where there is little sexism, except for a few bad apples, and where feminism is properly understood. But lately, I’ve wondered if I need to reevaluate things.

There have been incidences where people have expressed their lack of understanding of feminism or their belief in stereotypes about women. This complicates my perception of Bishop’s.

The first thing that surprised me occurred about three weeks ago. The conversation was confusing to me because it was one where something banal was taken to be more. But what really struck me was that partway through the conversation I realized that this man, who

will remain nameless, was talking about feminists in a belittling way.

I questioned his treatment of people who believe in the equality of the sexes.

His response was that he did not support “equalists.” The fact that that is not a real word reflects his attitude rather well. I hoped he was being sarcastic, but he did not seem to be. His only justification for what he had said was that all his classes have more women than men in them.

The next moment that surprised me was during a class discussion. We were talking about how, in the past, female bodies were stigmatized and considered inferior to men for certain biological reasons. These days, we know that a uterus is not guaranteed to make someone “hysterical.” But then a man in the class claimed biological characteristics did make women irrational. When one of the women in the class stood up for herself, fairly passionately, the man pointed to her and said she had just given evidence of what he had previously claimed.

These two encounters, though small in number, led me to wonder how many people had hidden sexist views waiting to come out of them at the right moment.

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These moments also told me that there are still people who do not understand feminism or who simply see women as less than men in some way.

Feminism is not a hateful female supremacy worldview. What feminists want is simply for all genders to be treated equally, not one considered better than the others. Feminists are not crazy for wanting everyone to under-

stand this, nor are women for wanting to be respected.

It is disappointing to know that there are more people here than I had thought who don’t understand these things. If we cannot call ourselves feminists without being criticized, then we clearly have not found equality yet, at Bishop’s or elsewhere.

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Breezing through Bishop’s Getting an education here is easier TINA GOLAB Contributor

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eceiving an education at Bishop’s is easier than receiving it from another university. And it’s not because educational standards are lower than other universities, but because of the small classrooms and tight community.

Personally speaking, I hate large crowds and the thought of entering classrooms with 300 students at McGill or Concordia was daunting to say the least.

I enjoyed the small class sizes Bishop’s had to offer, because I felt like I could get more from my teachers and peers, who were critically engaged not just with the material being covered, but with each other as well. I learned just as much from my classmates as I did from my professors.

Because of this small community that Bishop’s boasts, I got to know my professors and my professors got to know me, which made meetings with them to discuss essay plans and final exams all the more fruitful.

Along with that is the fact that Bishop’s is not a research university, meaning professors have more time to dedicate to their students and help them improve rather than get distracted by the research they need to do in order to keep their funding. A consequence of this is that teachers at Bishop’s sincerely want to help you and want to see you succeed.

Another factor that I think helps make surviving university better is that fact the majority of the student population

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originates from outside of Sherbrooke, which means they have to live away from home either on campus or in Lennoxville.

I believe this is a key factor, first and foremost because you lose the one-hour commute it might have taken you to get to the university in your home town, which gives you additional time in your day for other things, like partying.

Laugh all you want, but its true.

Most college and university students say that you have to give up one of three things: sleep, grades, or your social life when you’re doing your studies. I think Bishop’s offers the unique opportunity to have all three.

Relieve stress well showing some love Hayley Winch Staff Writer Feeling the pressure of assignments, essays, and looming finals?

Of course you are.

Have you ever thought about animal therapy? Even a few moments with a pet can give you a new outlook on assignments or on life in general.

The Residence Leadership Committee has been working hard to fundraise in order to help the local Pet Connection get back on their paws.

Cuddles Café has already happened on campus once this year receiving rage reviews, so the committee has decided to

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I know many people at BU who maintain 80+ averages, get a decent amount of sleep, and still have the time to go out on the weekends, whether it’s to do volunteer work, partici Cuddles Café 2.0

run it again on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Paterson Assembly Hall.

Since classes technically end today, you have absolutely no excuse but to

take a break from procrastination and cuddle some animals.

Whether you like dogs, cats, fluffy rabbits, or maybe even chickens, Cuddles Café is an excellent place to spend a couple hours of relaxation.

Jessica Krauss, Janine Anette, Sydney Robertson, and Maurice Martineau are the students who spearheaded the animal shelter fundraisers with the help of Aidan Peck as the leadership RA and Brenna Haydock, the RLC on campus.

Cuddles Café has a recommended donation of $2 for an unlimited amount of cuddles. May I suggest you take advantage of an opportunity that can actually help you through your finals?

Animal therapy is a new way of coping with anxiety and depression. Emotional connections with an animal can help alleviate stress and calm the nerves. The simple act of being around animals and petting them will do you wonders.

Spend some time with some special animals and help a good cause. pate in clubs, or just hang out.

I’ve spoken with friends who are at McGill and Concordia who hate university simply because if they’re not working on their studies, they’re working at their jobs. They have no time to sleep or go out, and ultimately, they’re just one number amongst thousands at their school.

I sincerely believe that the small classrooms and community at Bishop’s made my studies that much easier. If I had to do my Bachelor’s degree all over again, I’d still choose Bishop’s in a heartbeat.

Why I’m not having any HAYLEY WINCH Staff Writer

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ooking up in this day and age is a common occurrence and is not frowned upon as much as it used to be.

At Bishop’s, the hook up culture is apparent, alive, and thriving.

In our generation, sex is common and the stigma on having multiple partners is close to non-existent. Coming to university implies a certain level of freedom that many individuals are not used to.

There are no parents around, basically no rules, and a plethora of young, single, gorgeous partners in which to choose from.

There are specific social media outlets that promote this hook-up culture and give students a chance to find those partners, whether anonymously or not.

There are daily posts on YikYak in which someone is searching for a cuddle buddy or just a good time. More often than not, those posts are accompanied by several responses. People who check the app regularly are left to wonder if

a whirlwind romance began from that single post.

Then there’s Tinder, which gives students an opportunity to match with people in their vicinity and start up a conversation. Though marketed as a dating app, it is commonly known as a hook up locale.

So, hooking up is common and socially accepted. Gait nights and Happy Hours allow students to meet people in person, meaning that the original way of getting together is still alive and well.

Yet, as a reasonably attractive young lady where am I? Probably, hiding out in my apartment, avoiding all the scenes where sex is promoted (Gait nights, Happy Hours, and literally anything else). But my reason why, is much different than most students. I am not bogged down by assignments or jumping from meeting to meeting.

I am engaged, happily so.

For almost a year now, I have been engaged to a lovely man who proposed

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in the Bishop’s quad last August. My fiancé lives in my hometown, while I am at school completing my degree (trust me, long distance is no picnic, but it’s worth it).

I have no issues with the hook up culture that flourishes in our generation, and I enjoy hearing stories from others.

But I have no inclination to join in the

festivities, at least, not anymore.

I look forward to my future with my little family, and I hope that you enjoy every aspect of the life that you live here at Bishop’s.

Just a friendly reminder: be safe in your sexual encounters and always try to be aware of what you are getting into.

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The Importance of self-examination ALEX WONG Staff Writer

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ow well do you know yourself? What are your sins, your faults, your mistakes? What lurks in your mind? What did you do that won't leave your head, when you're lying awake at four in the morning, with an exam in three hours you haven't studied for?

Asking yourself these questions can be terrifying. Making yourself stop, look at yourself, and realize one of the truths of humanity is a terrifying prospect — it's hard to admit when you are completely lost. Everyone feels alienated from themselves, their friends, from the rest of society. We can look at that in a psychoanalytic perspective —everyone feels a lack of belonging, like they're missing something they'll never be able to find.

If they aren't lost, they're too naive to realize it, or just looking in the wrong place.

This year, I had the pleasure of taking a course on Dante's Divine

Comedy, and realized I was lost.

Not only that, I realized everyone is lost, tucked inside their own perception of reality, deluding themselves just as much as I do myself. Watching someone else's journey through themself – seeing them face the darkness of humanity – I saw how much I hadn't thought about. So much I hadn't dealt with.

While some of that wasn't pleasant, it has benefited me, and it can benefit you.

By looking at yourself, you can make changes. You can confront the sides of yourself that mess up your life and erase them. See your weaknesses for areas of improvement and change them, even if it's just by changing your attitude.

Push yourself to be less lazy, to be braver, to finally talk to that cute girl you've been eyeing. Push yourself to let go of those mistakes that haunt your mind. Really, it's been years now: are you the same person that did the thing?

You know the thing. We ALL know

the thing, and you're not alone.

If you're struggling to get over someone, ask yourself why you feel like you need them, and replace them with you. To quote RENT by Jonathon Larson: “But love's not a three way street.

You'll never share in love until you love yourself.” By loving yourself, I do mean loving the sides you hate.

Accept your own nature as you, change what you can change, and maybe you can find yourself just a bit less lost.

You don't need to descend through Inferno, climb up the mountain of Purgatory, or even soar through Paradise to understand yourself: just look inside.

See how you interact, how you think and behave. Look at your thoughts — are they positive or negative? What are you afraid to think about, to admit to yourself?

If you like what you find inside, good. If you don't, do what you can to change. Just be ready for what you see inside your own head.

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LAC's Kinky Corner: showing you the ropes of Shibari An introduction to Japanese rope bondage L.A.C. Contributor

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ello, and welcome to LAC's Kinky Corner. It's my pleasure to welcome you back for an intro to the knotty world of Shibari. A place where, “there is a whole range of emotions that are as flexible as the material itself … a sense of communication through rope,” as said

by Daniel Kik, a rigger located in Australia, who worked on an installation called Bunny with his own bunny, Luke George. This installation was on Jan. 22 and 23, and involved trussing up audience members, as well as George, for the entire two and a half hour show.

Bunnies and riggers already sort of

sound like porn, even before delving into it. Let me explain: a rigger is someone who ties up his partner, and a bunny is the one being tied. While the two titles do denote an edge of submission and domination, that isn't the focus.

The focus is art, creating knots and patterns that juxtapose with a body's softness and curves, while at the same time displaying knowledge of it. Bunnies can be dangled from hooks on ceilings, several feet from the ground, or just be bound up in a ball on the floor — a kinky yarn ball.

The focus is connection and trust; the intimacy of two pairs of hands, bending rope, and connecting bodies. To quote The Art of Contemporary Shibari: “The

model is the canvas, the rope is the paint and brush, and the rigger is the rope artist.”

There can definitely be risks involved, as the knots and ropes can place pressure on various parts of the bunny, which has the risk of damaging tendons/ muscles.

It can also act as a massage, leading to a euphoric feeling of being 'rope drunk,' kind of like a runner's high after a long sprint.

While the risks are pretty apparent, there's always more to it than danger, or sex. The emphasis of this art is always placed on connection, and that requires knowledge of each other's bodies. If you know the ropes, attend classes, and do

some reading, you will be fine.

This bondage style hails from Japan, back during the late Edo period (in the 1800s). It spread to the west during the 1950s, adopting the name Shibari, which translates to, 'to tie'. The more correct term, Kinbaku, means 'tight binding' and has more reference to sexual bondage. Once again, a focus is placed always on consent and communication, but the drive to create art is always present.

If the thought of connection through rope gets your mind going, if the thought of being bound gets you curious, there are local classes and riggers around Sherbrooke and Montreal. Go on FetLife, make connections, and follow your knotty dreams.

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Gaiter talk: looking back and ahead

Dan Gilbert, Sports Editor » thecampus.sports@gmail.com

A season review of the men's basketball team DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

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little over a year ago, the Bishop's men's basketball team was on top of the mountain after having captured its first RSEQ conference championship since 1999. But that was a year ago, and since then, many things changed. This past season, the Gaiters were reminded just how difficult it can be to stay in that position.

Knowing full well that over half of the pieces to his championship roster were going to part ways with him last spring, head coach Rod Gilpin was aware of a bumpy road ahead. He acknowledged that growing pains loomed for a newlook roster that was relatively inexperienced on the CIS stage.

To his own dismay, he was right. After culminating its season with a 4-12 record, Bishop's failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Nonetheless, though it wasn't quite the campaign the purple had dreamed of just a year removed from claiming the gold, the collective feeling is that what unfolded, albeit disappointing, was a learning experience that helped the players grow together.

"We didn't know how to win as a unit," said David Belanger, a member of the aforementioned championship team

and now a leader of the current squad.

"We had four wins this season, and in our losses, there's at least two or three of them in which we were ahead going into the fourth quarter."

The inability to close out games was a glaring issue for the team, who may have had an opportunity to defend its crown had it not squandered several half-time leads, resulting in late-stretch collapses on numerous occasions throughout the season. Nevertheless, Belanger remains optimistic about the future.

"It's just a matter of knowing how to get stops, not letting the opponents go on runs and capitalizing on plays that can win games. Our margin of error is much smaller now than it was last year because we're a very young team. We have talent, but we don't have the same size and athleticism that we used to before."

The active crop of talent he's referring to comes in the form of shooting guard Peter Weston, a transfer from NCAA school Saint Anselm College, and two young upstarts who took little time to make names for themselves in the RSEQ: Abdul Kamane, who was recently named the conference's Rookie of the Year, and

Nick Harvey, a Saint-Bruno, Que. native who joined him on the All-Rookie team.

"I think the foundation is there, but we're going to need more depth because we'll be young again next season," Belanger noted in anticipation of what's to come. "We're expecting to add a couple of guards from Saint-Lambert College, Mitchell Keating and Joany Castor. One is an elite three-point shooter and the other is an elite defender, so once we have that depth at the guard position, I think we'll be for real, because we'll have key guys with more experience playing together."

On what the aim is going forward, Belanger added: "Our goal for next season is to be a playoff team, and our biggest focus point is being able to close games.

I think that mental toughness and that grit, and the ability to make shots and plays when it counts is what's going to get us to where we want to be."

In retrospect, the unsettling campaign may have served as a valuable lesson for this group, perhaps allowing the players to realize, like all other great athletes and teams do, that one must first fail in order to succeed. At the very least, they closed the year with some confidence

and remain hopeful about what they can do with assets that are just beginning to scratch the surface.

"We finished on a good note. I mean, we were able to win two games out of four this year while fighting for a playoff spot, and every game was a do-or-die situation. I think we showed great maturity and resilience towards the end of the season, and I think that's going to carry over to next season."

Come November, Belanger and the rest of his teammates will open a new season and have a chance to re-write history in their favour. With a determined attitude and an army of faithful supporters by their side, it'll be hard to bet against the Gaiters now that they're coming in with chips on both shoulders.

his creativity and ability to shorten every hole. All aforementioned golfers possess a tremendous swing, but few have a smoother and more accurate swing than Louis, and that's exactly what is needed on Augusta’s tricky greens.

This year’s tournament is sure to be one to watch. The course’s best defense is its greens, and therefore, whoever

desires to win will need to master his putting. Pour yourself an Arnold Palmer, grab a pimento and cheese sandwich, and get ready for a walk down Magnolia Lane, as a fantastic first class tournament is right around the corner.

By the way, I'm picking Jordan Spieth to do it all again!

Exploring the field: the 2016 Masters

Does it disturb anyone else that “The Los Angeles Angels” baseball team translates directly to “The The Angels Angels”?

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s a sports fan, the turn of April can only mean one thing: the Masters Golf Tournament is approaching, and as some of you might be filling out your pool for this year’s first major, here’s a rundown of what you should know and might be able to expect from this year's edition of the event.

Heading into Augusta, no golfers have been hotter than 35-year-old Adam Scott and newly crowned World No. 1 Jason Day. Combined, the pair of Aussies has won the last four tournaments and are each surefire bets as potential winners for the Masters.

Having captured the crown in 2013, Scott brings brilliant ball striking and accuracy to the table; it’ll be interesting to see him tackle the greens with a shorter putter this time around.

On the other hand, Day is determined and has been playing with an aggressive approach that has yet to be matched. It is quite the sight to see, as he often opts for uncommon lines to the hole.

Needless to say, all eyes will be on a trio of young guns in Rory McIlroy, Rick-

ie Fowler, and Jordan Spieth. McIlroy, who’s quest for a grand slam continues, will be vying to fill the empty space on his shelf at home, though it's worth noting that he's been struggling with his game as of late. Fowler is seemingly ready to take his game to the next level and win a major, which would finally allow him to join golf's elite. Although he has placed well in the past, his new swing and confidence are sure to keep him in the mix.

Spieth, the reigning champion better known as “The Golden Boy”, would love nothing more than to regain World No. 1 status and go back-to-back with green jackets. However, his last start proved to be rough in the match play, as he couldn’t fix his swing during his round.

Let’s hope that isn’t the case at Augusta.

Other possible candidates to win the big one are Louis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson, who are both past champions who’ve been on a tear recently. Some say Augusta National was made for lefties, and Bubba Watson likes to think so as well. There's no doubt that he's high on the idea of adding another green jacket to his closet, which could happen given

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Jordan Spieth is the reigning Masters champion. Only time will tell if he can repeat.

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Toronto Blue Jays: a proven team on the rise

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What to expect heading into the 2016 campaign JORDAN HIER Contributor

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he Toronto Blue Jays organization had a magical 2015 season and gave fans from coast to coast memories to last a lifetime.

However, one can say that the Blue Jays 2015 journey into October actually started in November 2014, when thenGeneral Manager Alex Anthopoulos acquired Josh Donaldson for the much beloved Canadian Brett Lawrie and three other players.

Anthopoulos also picked up Marco Estrada (who at the time was unheralded) for Adam Lind. He then proceeded to make a splash in the free agency market when he signed one of the best catchers in baseball, Canadian Russell Martin. Knowing his Blue Jays were a World Series contender, Anthopoulos extended his big-move trend when he picked up pitching stud David Price and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki at the trade deadline, turning the Blue Jays into the odds on favourite to win it all.

The baseball club completed the 2015 regular season with a 93-69 record, one that was good enough to edge out the Yankees and claim the American League East crown for the first time since 1993.

That set up an epic ALDS matchup with the Texas Rangers. It was a playoff series that went the entire distance, with the fifth and final game sure to go down as

one of the most memorable in franchise history.

It all began with the controversial call in the top of the seventh inning. Russell Martin threw the ball into Shin-Soo Choo’s bat in the middle of the count, allowing Rougned Odor to advance from third to home. Odor's run put the Rangers up 3-2, and at that point, it seemed like Toronto's season was slipping away.

But Donaldson gave the Jays new life when an oddly struck ball floated over the head of Odor, allowing the blue birds to tie the game. Albeit loud, the scene inside the Rogers Centre was still tense at that point, but it didn't prevent Jose Bautista from coming up big when he was needed most.

In dramatic fashion, Bautista turned one of Sam Dyson's pitches into a threerun homer to take a 6-3 lead, which ultimately won the Jays the game. The moment was one of pure euphoria, best captured by an iconic image of Bautista flipping his bat as the ball majestically soared its way past the fences. You couldn't have written a better script at the time.

The Jays advanced to play the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS, where a ticket to the World Series was on the line. But they could not overcome the experience of the defending American League champs, and lost a heartbreaking series in six games. Kansas City later went on to defeat the New York Mets in five

Kobe Bryant’s legacy

games to capture the World Series.

Look for a breakout season from Justin At press time, the Blue Jays may not Smoak, who’s recently been tearing it have the same personnel that led them up in spring training. Lake should be a to the ALCS, but they do have all to the pleasant surprise. Ryan Goins will imcomponents to make another deep play- prove on his previous campaign, and off run. Let’s first take a look at the top of Osuna will be a reliable closer in the the organization. The departure of Alex ninth inning.

Anthopoulos appears as though it will Of course, the path won't be easy, but play a vital role in the Blue Jay’s plans the Jays do have the talent to repeat as for long-term success. Anthopoulos was AL East champs and remain among that willing to spend money and take chan- top tier in Major League Baseball. And ces. That said, his successor Ross Atkins maybe, just maybe, the Jays will be able might not be willing to do the same. Key to "touch 'em all" once again, the same names leaving town include David Price, way Joe Carter did when he lifted the Dioner Navarro, and Ben Revere. New city of Toronto with a home run blast faces coming in are Jesse Chavez, relief that cinched the World Series in 1993. pitcher Drew Storen, and outfielder Jun- There's no denying that Toronto is due ior Lake. for some good fortune, and this coming The Jays will have still have a lot of fall, the Jays might be able to provide it. heavy hitters in the form of Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion, and Troy Tulowitzki. As for pitching, they will have a formidable starting five that features R.A. Dickey, Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, J.A. Happ, and Marco Estrada. The rotation is expected to be complimented by Aaron Loup, Brett Cecil, Roberto Osuna, and the aforementioned Storen in the PHOTO COURTESY SPORTSNET.CA Jose Bautista’s bat flip following a home run that sealed the 2015 bullpen.

Bold predictions? ALDS.

How The Black Mamba should be remembered MACLEOD ROY Contributor

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fter twenty remarkable seasons in the NBA, Kobe Bryant will hang up his Jordans for good; for many, this is what Bryant is most remembered for – the man that most closely resembled the great Michael Jordan.

Some consider this unfair to Bryant, while others feel it is an extraordinary compliment. Regardless of one’s opinion on the matter, one thing that cannot be disputed is the fact that when Kobe Bryant plays his final game, the NBA will be saying goodbye to one of the greatest players to ever lace up the sneakers.

Sports fans have a habit of constantly comparing and arguing over individual players. Some find this annoying, while some think it’s impossible to adequately compare players of different eras and circumstances. Whatever the case, Kobe Bryant is always in the conversation, always in the running; that alone should be an indication of just how amazing he truly is.

When Michael Jordan was preparing to retire (the first time, the second time, and the third time), the NBA was overflowing with conversations about who would be the next MJ.

As the post-Jordan era progressed, people realised that the answer wasn’t Allen Iverson, but rather the young Kobe Bryant. Just as Jordan had taken the reigns from Magic and Bird, the title of best player in the world belonged to The Black Mamba. Now that his career is coming to a close, it’s safe to make a couple of arguments in favour of his legacy.

Upon his retirement, Bryant can – and should – be considered one of the 10 greatest players in NBA history, as well as the greatest Laker of all time. Admittedly, it's difficult to argue against anybody who believes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Magic Johnson belong at the forefront of that conversation, however, there's a fine line between best player and best in team history.

Where Kobe Bryant lands among the top 10 is another debate in itself, but the bottom line is that he deserves that recognition. Why? Consider this: although he nearly forced his way out of Los Angeles in 2007, Bryant managed to play all 20 of his seasons with the purple and gold. He also ranks third on the all-time scoring list and has five world championships to his name.

Moreover, he's made the playoffs in 15 of his 20 NBA seasons and appeared in

the Finals seven times, winning Finals MVP twice. It's also worth noting that, among guards, only Jordan has scored more points than Bryant for a career, either in the regular season or playoffs.

His longevity, competitiveness, clutch scoring, consistency, defense, and numerous other attributes undoubtedly make him the legendary player that he is known to be among his peers and contemporaries.

Whether you think he belongs in the same sentence as His Airness or not, there is no denying that Bryant has had a profound impact on the game of basketball; perhaps, he won't be truly appreciated for his greatness until he's gone, nevertheless, fans should avoid glossing over the fact that he was the closest thing this generation had to Jordan, and for that alone, he deserves all of our respect.

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On April 13th, soon-to-be Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant will close the chapter of a remarkable twodecade long NBA career.

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March sadness

Smaller schools again fail to succeed in this year’s tournament, while the big boys set a bad example MATTHEW MULKERN Contributor

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nother NCAA tournament gone by, and another year of despair for the little guys as the Power-5 conferences continue to rule the basketball world.

What is the Power-5, you ask? They are the conferences with the highest level of collegiate football in the United States and the conferences in which the conference champion is guaranteed a spot in either the college football playoff or one of the other most prestigious bowl games.

These conferences are the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Big Ten Conference, the Big-12 Conference, the Pacific-12 Conference, and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). How does March Madness relate to football? In the United Sates collegiate basketball and football are intertwined as the big money schools, and power conferences make up the ‘haves’ while the rest of the conferences and schools make up the ‘have-nots’ (yes, even the Ivy-League schools are ‘have-nots’ when it comes to top intercollegiate athletics).

Even though the Power-5 schools only make up 18.5% (65 out of 351) of all schools that play NCAA Division 1 basketball, a team from a power conference (at the time) has won every tournament, except one, since the three-point shot was introduced at the beginning of the 1986-1987 season. The lone ex-

ception to this rule was the 1990 NCAA Tournament that was won by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

The biggest heartbreak of this year’s tournament has to go to the Northern Iowa Panthers who experienced an epic collapse versus the Texas A&M Aggies in the round of 32. UNI had a double-digit lead in final 30 seconds only to see the lead slip away and Texas A&M force the game to overtime then win in double overtime. As what so often happens in the NCAA tournament, the representative of the small Missouri Valley Conference (UNI) couldn’t keep up with the big SEC regular season champion talent in OT. The Panthers had two senior starters foul out in overtime and UNI left the arena in disbelief, wondering what could have been.

Of course, it goes without saying that Texas A&M caught a huge break with less than 20 seconds to go. The clock operators did not start the clock in time on the previous possession, forcing referees to stop play and review the time remaining. This enabled the Aggies to have a de-facto time-out (they had none left) and draw up a play in which A&M scored. To add insult to injury, a phantom foul was called on UNI to make it a three-point play. The breaks always seem to go the big schools’ way.

Around the same time that the Texas A&M-UNI contest was unfolding, a Wisconsin buzzer-beater shocked the Xavier Musketeers. No. 2 seed Xavier

had a three-point lead with 12 seconds remaining, but Wisconsin nailed two 3-pointers – one to tie the game and another to win it as time expired (capping off a 17-5 run in the game’s final 6:19) to complete the comeback. Again, help came from the stripes as Xavier was whistled for a charge in the final seconds, giving the ball back to Wisconsin.

Little Stephen F. Austin State University just needed one defensive stop to send the Lumberjacks of the Southland Conference to the Sweet 16. Going against the powerhouse Notre Dame Fighting Irish, things looked good for the team on the nation’s longest winning streak (21 games). Eventually, however, Notre Dame’s depth prevailed in a one-point victory. The crushing loss will serve as the end of an era for a program that has only lost a total of one conference game and appeared in the NCAA Tournament each year in the past three years. Both the Lumberjack’s leading scorers will graduate this spring and Coach Brad Underwood quit the day after the loss after three years at SFA to coach Oklahoma State.

Conversely, Stony Brook University of the America East Conference appeared in its first NCAA tournament in school history only to get sent home after their first game.

The rest of the non-power conference schools all met their demise in the early rounds of the NCAA Tournament as well, with only Gonzaga reaching as far as the

The evolution of skateboarding

Sweet 16. Their loss to Syracuse University ended the dream of any small school winning the title this year.

The remaining colleges that make up the final four leave nothing to be desired and encapsulate some of the major problems with NCAA college athletics. Worst of the bunch (and coincidently the only #1 seed remaining) are the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC received a notice of allegations from the NCAA last year due to widespread academic fraud and is expected to learn its punishment later this year. Playing with house money, North Carolina has already admitted that systemic academic fraud occurred in the form of ‘paper courses’ in African American studies and fake Swahili language courses for athletes that went on for nearly two decades.

Speaking of scandals, the Syracuse Orange had their coach Jim Boeheim suspended from nine games this year and were forced to miss the playoffs last year due to NCAA sanctions resulting from academic violations and violation of the school's drug policy. Finally, the University of Oklahoma is just five years removed from major sanctions from lying to NCAA investigators, unethical conduct by the former coach, and impermissible extra benefits to players and recruits.

Word to the NCAA: if you want the widespread respect you believe you deserve, start treating every school equally, including the small ones.

Examining the sport's origins and growth over the decades DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

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kateboarding isn't just a sport. For many, it's a way of life. That's why those that skateboard today are eternally grateful for those that paved the way and allowed them to do what they do best.

In retrospect, skateboarding has certainly come a long way, but merely mentioning the fact doesn't do the process (or the sport itself, for that matter) any justice. That's why a timeline of skateboarding is necessary. Without further ado, here's a look back at its humble beginnings and how it came to be the phenomenon that it is today.

The '50s

It's believed that at some point in the 1950's, skateboarding emerged in the golden state of California. To this day, nobody can pinpoint the exact year in which it originated, or the first face behind it, but that doesn't stop many from trying to take credit for it. What we can definitively conclude from this period is that skateboarding was designed as some form of alternative to surfing,

which dominated the decade at the time.

The '60s

Skateboarding started to experience an upswing in popularity as many nonsurfers started to skate. The activity developed from street and pool riding to downhill slalom and freestyle, which featured strategic forms of skateboarding performed to music. For a period of time, skateboarding reached the apex of its popularity as brands grew and competitions were held. Skateboarding then experienced a decline in popularity; with the public assuming that it was just a fad. As a result, companies began to go belly-up. Those that stuck with it were forced to create their own equipment.

The '70s

An individual by the name of Frank Nasworthy invented urethane skateboard wheels, which became the successor to clay and metal, and sparked newfound interest in skateboarding. Held in Del Mar, Calif. a freestyle contest known as "The Ocean Festival" arrived on the

scene. "The Z-Boys" were introduced and trounced the competition with a PHOTO COURTESY SKATEBOARDINGMAGAZINE.COM unique style of skateboardFrom what was deemed a trivial hobby to an Olympic sport, ing. The group was later skateboarding has come a long way. recognized as a pioneering force behind the sport. the sport after successfully attempting The '80s the first 900. To the dismay of its enThose infatuated with skateboarding thusiasts, skateboarding later becomes continued to skate, but in a more "under- identified as an "Extreme Sport" as it ground" way. Stacey Peralta, member of reached the mainstream.

Zephyr, created the first skateboarding The Noughties/Present Day video called "The Bones Brigade Video Skateboarding went mainstream, howShow." Not long after, the movie "Gleam- ever, it managed to keep its anti-estabing the Cube" was released and stars lishment identity. Tony Hawk launched Christian Slater as a skateboarding teen. his own video game series, which was The motion picture included cameos a massive commercial success, and puts from skating legend Tony Hawk, and more eyeballs on skateboarding than after fluctuating for some time, skate- perhaps ever before. The International boarding steadily grew in popularity as Skateboarding Federation was created, it carved out a strong image. and talks about adding skateboarding to the Olympics began to take shape.

The '90s The sport is expected to make its The first X Games are held, which gave Olympic debut in 2020. a lot of attention to skateboarding. Tony Hawk cements his status as the face of