The Campus, April 12 2017

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Bombing in Saint Petersburg shows Russia’s ability to move forward NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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n Monday, Apr. 3 around 2:30 p.m. local time, a bomb went off on Line 2 of the Saint Petersburg, Russia metro system between the Sennaya Ploschad and Tekhnologichesky Institut stations. It was just over seven years since the double bombing of Moscow’s metro system 14 people died, including the suspected bomber, and at least 64 were injured. A second bomb was found and disarmed at the Ploschad Vosstaniya metro station, which links to the train station going to Moscow.

In western countries this sort of act often leads to days of mass panic, mourning, and high levels of security and government alert. In Russia however, the reaction to such an act just furthers the narrative that Russia is still not a part of the West.

Initially all the downtown metro stations were closed, busses ran without

fees, and taxi drivers were told not to charge fares.

Taxi drivers still charged, Uber was overwhelmed, and for the rest of the day traffic more resembled the congested madhouse associated with Moscow than the generally lighter flow in Saint Petersburg.

By the next morning most of the metro system was open again, with the exception of most of Line 2, and all other transport was charging regular fares again. Traffic was still slightly heavier, and a mountain of flowers had accumulated at the metro station where the second bomb was found.

For Russia, terrorist attacks are not regular, but also not outside the norm.

While attacks happen most often in Moscow and the Caucasus, Russia and Russians are prepared for such events.

The military and police move in rapidly; CCTV footage is relayed to the security services who attempt to match it with anyone who has ever come

under their radar for possible radicalization.

By Apr. 6 eight people had been arrested, two in Saint Petersburg and six in Moscow for ties to the bombing and radicalization.

Life in Saint Petersburg remains largely unchanged; some are more hesitant to take the metro than before, but as the most reliable form of public transit most have resumed doing so.

The largely unused metal detectors at each station have once again been turned on, but with laptops, cellphones and other electronics in bags they don’t offer much help.

Overall, the question is not why Russia, rather why Saint Petersburg. Saint Petersburg does not hold any major political institutions, but masses of Russian history and culture.

Presidents Putin and Lukaschenko were in Saint Petersburg that day, but they were nowhere near the bombsites.

This issue’s contributors Abdullah Siddiqi Erica Phillips Katharine Mussellam V.A. Park Steven Poulin Katharine McKenney Payton Bernett Merrin Vickers Gerrit Coulter Maryclare MacIsaac

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Reformatting budget presentation increases SRC financial transparency RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

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s the end of the year approaches, The Campus met with the SRC Director of Finance and Operations Andrew Morton to discuss how the SRC was able to find balance in their budget.

Morton explained that the 2015-2016 SRC had spent quite a bit. “We found ourselves having to cut back,” Morton admitted.

“We had some difficult conversations,” he added, explaining that a lot of clubs ask for additional funding and financially the SRC was unable to say yes right away.

In order to bring everything back on track, Morton explained that when it came to creating a budget projection, he overestimated the expenses, and understated the revenues. This avoids raised expectations and, according to Morton,

gives the fairest estimation.

When Morton took on the job, he wanted to change the way finances were presented.

“My focus was financial transparency,” Morton explained. ”People last year were asking harsh questions in regards to transparency.”

In order to streamline the revenue and expense presentation, Morton “walked line by line through the budget.”

“The budget was a bit confusing,” he said.

Streamlining the budget included reallocating fees to make sure that the non-profit group did not run a major deficit or a major surplus.

Morton said that the budget has not changed much; it’s the presentation that changed. There were “major differences in the way I went about reporting it,” Morton explained.

The figures reported were based on

many different factors. “We rely on the projection of what student fees are going to be,” Morton explained.

While much of the student fees go “towards student initiatives”, Morton admitted that there have been some unexpected costs.

Orientation week had some extra security costs, and as the university is running a deficit, that means clamping down on invoices and when they need to be paid.

However, with the large influx of students this year, “those kind of unforeseen circumstances” were balanced out.

Morton said that all of this meant that the SRC slowly but surely worked its way back into a balanced financial state, but that unfortunately many students don’t seem to be interested.

As part of the plan for transparency, Morton hosted the first-ever financial town hall. “The turnout was not very

good,” Morton admitted, adding that “the important thing was we held the event.”

Among the challenges of being transparent is being a part of the SRC itself.

Despite many changes, Morton said that the SRC’s past reputation has always been directly involved in how students see the executive committee.

“We’re always battling public perception,” he admitted.

Despite public perception, Morton was pleased with how this year went financially, indicating that they were looking at strong showings from the oncampus bar, and that the new presentation format will ensure that students who do want to be informed will be able to understand where their dollars go.

The 2016-2017 budget and budget report can be found under publications on the SRC website.

International students desire “more local experiences” V.A. PARK Contributor

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barely perceptible snow faintly falls over everything. Excited Mandarin can be heard among English laughter and French jokes.

Under the organization of the Bishop’s University International Students’ Association, local Quebec students and international students made a journey to the Erablière Au Bec Sucré on March 24.

Students were served a traditional Quebec lunch, ending on a sweet note with crepes and grandpère dans la sirop. Afterward, the group took a break to test out tobogganing, while others opted to photograph a horse sleeping nearby.

“I was curious about the production process of the syrup, the maple syrup. Cause it is a symbol of Canada and I never tried it in China, yes,” J.J., a first year Masters of Education student said.

“I was more curious about the sugar with the candy, that’s like on the snow, and you use like a stick and to roll it. It was pretty much like the snack that I had in my childhood,” she continued. “I recall some of my childhood at that time.”

Flora Yuan, also completing her Masters of Education, spoke positively about the trip. “It’s a very good opportunity to meet people.” Yuan took a moment to emphasize the importance of community and embracing different cultures.

“The organizers have to put more strengths, more focus on this function. Like to engage people, or otherwise people are just doing stuff with their own groups.”

Yuan, an international student, also noted that she “didn’t know we have the internation-

al student association.”

In agreement, J.J. added, “I think the problem might be the language, because most foreign students speak French, on that side, but we know little French, so we cannot communicate, we cannot really engage in it. We can only communicate with our Chinese students.”

“And otherwise, for international students, because there are language barriers and culture barriers for us, so compared to local student, we have less opportunity to communicate with others.” said Yuan. “I think the international students who actually go [to] this activity, they have the desire to communicate, or to know more, know more others. Know more locals.”

Another student, Yuyin Ning, joined in on the conversation. “Sugar shack? I miss the very important part. I should go to the shack to see how they bottle it? I missed that. But it was fun.

I was sliding down the hill.”

“And in the sledding game, right? I did that game,” J.J. added.

“But I check, I check online how is it. How is the principle [sic]. It’s good. We have that kind of activity in China, too. Not sugar shack, but we also have like in the weekend, all the family and friends go to that, the village, and they have some games, they have mah-jong, they have poker. They cook for you or you cook for yourself,” says Ning.

“Most importantly, it’s about the barbecue,” Yuan interjects.

“But yeah, the sugar shack is traditional in Quebec.”

“For international students we want more local experience [sic], like this. And we want more activity like this, to know more traditional culture.” Yuan states.

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Students continue to represent Bishop’s in regional politics KATHARINE MCKENNEY Contributor

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nvolvement outside of the “Bishop’s bubble” continues to grow.

Regionally and nationally, Gaiters have been hard at work putting the Bishop’s name out into the broader realm of discourse and encouraging even more participation from students. Most recently, several students have been involved with initiatives undertaken by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau and the Liberal government.

Student Representative Council (SRC) President Chelsea McClellan was recently featured in the Youth in Action campaign, an initiative spearheaded by the Liberal government that highlights notable youth who have had a tangible impact on their communities.

The Youth in Action feature on McClellan is currently on the website of Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, representative from the Compton-Stanstead riding. The website also includes many other notable youth from the area, who demonstrate qualities such as leadership, responsibility, and commitment.

As current President, McClellan has worked tirelessly on numerous initiatives on behalf of the SRC, working upwards of 25 hours a week towards the betterment of the student body. Her current and former positions within the SRC have sparked a love for community involvement and engagement—

a passion that is exemplified by her accomplishments within the council.

The Liberal party ran on an inclusive platform intended to foster the skills and abilities of young people, as well as traditionally disenfranchised minority groups: those with disabilities, racial minorities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Youth in Action is yet another effort on the part of the party to reach out to younger generations, complementing the youth summits and conferences that have been held throughout the past year.

Perhaps the most ambitious project undertaken by the Liberal government in the pursuit of community engagement is the youth councils.

Organized by riding, the program was created with the purpose of increasing youth engagement.

Several Bishop’s students sit on the Youth Council of Compton-Stanstead, including Gelsey Latonio, a first-year student who participated in TEDxUBishops, and Laura Wilmot, a first-year student in international studies who was recently elected as Co-Lead to the Politics & International Studies Association (PISA).

Many former students are now serving as representatives on the council as well, giving the Bishop’s community a strong platform to ensure our community’s concerns are represented in the political sphere.

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The members of the delegation were Olivier Bertrand, David Bélanger, David Marrack, Lauren Audas, Camie Lamarche, Danaka Robertson, Caroline Dufour, Jessie Bélanger, Jessica Hamelin, Armel Boucher, Daniel Laperriere, Junru Bian, Samantha Backman, Samantha Ladyr, Jessie-Ann Brouillette, Kelly Coubrough, Katharine McKenney and Anthony Martin. Abigail Vandzura and Mackenzie Vézina acted as head delegates.

Bishop’s goes global at National Model United Nations in New York KATHARINE MCKENNEY Contributor

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017 has been a big year for Bishop’s— the student body has been hard at work with new initiatives, projects, and programs that have made the Bishop’s experience all the more valuable.

The Politics & International Studies department is no exception: the 2016-2017 National Model United Nations delegation, representing Ukraine, came away with four awards for distinguished performance during the 2017 National Model United Nations Conference, held annually in New York City.

National Model United Nations is a weeklong conference comprised of simulations of United Nations committees, complete with voting procedures, negotiations, debates, and speeches that students spend nine months working towards through a United Nations Practicum, a six-credit class instructed by Dr. Sarah-Myriam MartinBrûlé.

Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Martin-Brûlé recently received an Emerging Scholar award, and was recently appointed

consultant to the United Nations, no doubt making her uniquely suited to lead a class of future diplomats, academics, and global citizens.

The eighteen-person delegation came away with four awards: Kelly Coubrough and Katharine Mckenney, representing Ukraine on UNAIDS, and Caroline Dufour and Jessie Bélanger, representing Ukraine on UNESCO, were awarded Outstanding Position Paper awards.

Junru Bian and Samantha Backman, representing Ukraine on the Security Council, were awarded Outstanding Delegation for their work on their respective committees.

The delegation in its entirety was awarded a Distinguished Delegation Award for their efforts throughout the conference.

The Bishop’s University NMUN program has been a cornerstone of the Politics and International Studies department since its inception in 1997, allowing students to develop skills necessary for the global arena.

Twenty years since its commencement, the Model UN program continues to do Bishop’s proud.

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A case of déjà vu Has Canada learned anything from the American election?

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evin O’Leary is the latest businessman to run for a political position, this time here in Canada.

One of O’Leary’s latest targets in his campaigning is Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, who is not running in the Conservative leadership race against O’Leary.

In a speech that he gave to supporters in St. John’s Newfoundland, O’Leary called Notley a “vicious, poisonous, toxic cocktail of mediocrity and incompetence put together.” This comment has echoes of “Crooked Hillary”. It would be shocking if we hadn’t already seen this kind of thing during the entire American election (and even afterwards).

The insulting and the attacking of people who are not necessarily even relevant to that campaign (like Donald Trump’s useless tweets and comments about celebrities that do nothing for his platform) is not new for us now, it’s just the person and the location that is different this time around.

The question we must ask is this: have we learned from what happened south of the border? We let Trump dominate political discussion, even when his opponents had plenty to say for themselves. If we’ve learned anything, we can’t let that happen with O’Leary.

His remarks may get attention, but we can’t let them overpower the rest of the coverage of the Conservative leadership race or, if he is chosen, the next election race.

If we let O’Leary’s insults and promises to coerce provinces to adopt economic policies and bar those who cross the border illegally from claiming refugee status, just a few things that he has said recently, then we are opening ourselves to the risk that that is all political discourse will become, or at least the only political discourse people will pay attention to. And that is a bleak prospect.

We risk drowning out candidates who have more important or reasonable things to say, and if those people don’t get enough exposure then it could be detrimental to their chances of getting elected.

If we have learned anything from what happened in the US election, then we must prove it. People like O’Leary, who use strong words, can be exciting to listen to, even if we only listen to be outraged. But we need to stop those kinds of remarks from distracting us from what really matters. If O’Leary becomes fixated on putting down other politicians like Trump did with Hillary Clinton’s emails, then we need to think about what that fixation could be hiding or drawing our attention away from.

And above all, we must be critical of those kinds of remarks. Do they matter? Do they have factual support? Are they distracting us from something else? Are they helping a cause forward or are they just the words of a bully? Do we let a person’s fame outside of politics sway us?

These are the kinds of questions we should be asking when faced with people like O’Leary, or any other politician for that matter. We cannot let the inflammatory and the sensational distract us from thinking deeply and critically about what we want for Canada’s future.

Rejecting the “us” NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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A response to “National identity crisis”

wo weeks ago, as I sat reading the article in The Campus called “National identity crisis,” I was struck by many things: how different my experience and feelings were towards my own American citizenship as a child, annoyance at the author’s naivety and their vacillation between being both “us” and “other”, and my own long-standing identity crisis in regards to my citizenship.

Unlike the author of that article, I have only one citizenship and have lived in the United States for most of my life; these factors obviously colour my reactions.

I can’t say I’ve ever been proud to be an American.

I’ve owned my fair share of sweaters, shirts, and socks with the stars and stripes on them, and by age nine or 10 was actively eschewing them soon after my mother would give them to me.

The ridiculously high level of patriotism held by many Americans has long alienated me, and starting in late elementary school I could not understand why my fellow citizens were so proud of a country that has alienated so many of its residents and citizens throughout history and wreaked havoc on the opposite side of the world for no real reason.

In grade six, I started looking into how I could go about escaping America; by grade eight I was campaigning for the United States to join the Commonwealth so that the Queen could dissolve the government.

11 years and three study permits in two countries after I initially began to look for a way out of the country, I’m still not much closer to leaving. I’m just in my own state of nationality crisis.

Back in Maryland, I was told to stop writing to my congressperson before I was even old enough to vote. I am now considered an overseas voter and thus cannot

vote on many issues that still affect the only place in which I have a “permanent residence”.

At the same time, it doesn’t take looking back very far to find my family in Canada: Francophones from Montreal and Anglophones from the Townships (with a few eventually in Manitoba). Yet I’m not Canadian in any legal way, so my growing feelings of belonging in Canada after three years as a temporary resident don’t mean anything either.

I find myself having no “we” to belong to, contrary to the mysterious “EM”, who regularly switched between being both “us” and “them” in reference to Americans in their article.

I have no safe place to watch from as what has long been smoking has now erupted into flames that the whole world sees; I can only continue to be ashamed, as I have been for at least 11 years, and try to hide my American-ness until I have to pull out my passport once more.

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Deep breath in, grad apps out PAYTON BERNETT Contributor

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he end of winter semester is always bittersweet. Finals are around the corner, but with them comes four months of freedom. Unless of course you’re like me, in that you have a million and a half school related things to do this summer.

Between spring school, starting up an honours thesis, studying for the GREs and planning for graduate school applications, there is no end in sight!

Going into psychology honours next year means completing an entire research project over the course of eight months, a feat that is truly daunting.

For that reason, many professors encourage future honours students to begin their initial research during the summer season, when students are supposed to be pool side and as far away from a textbook as they can get. Of course, start-

ing an honours thesis in the summer means less stress about deadlines in the coming year.

Spring school is another double-edged sword. Taking two classes over the next few warmer months means having only four classes your final year. Less classes equals more free time, which is always a bonus in your last year, as many grads describe intense feelings of FOMO (fear of missing out) during their last year at Bishop’s.

If you plan to apply to grad school, chances are there will be some sort of standardized testing involved for applications, whether it’s the GREs, MCATs, or LSATs. If you want to be in that idolized 80th percentile, plan on having regular coffee dates with online practice questions over the summer.

Every year, final year students that are left studying for their grad application examinations during the semester lose out on countless hours of sleep and socializing.

On the subject of grad school, those applications can take hours to fill out. Not to mention, finding two or three profes-

sors to write you reference letters to the m that you apply to can be a serious pain in t great to get organized during the months pr tion season, which happens to be in the mi mester.

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TARYN BUSKARD Features Editor

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ith graduation fast approaching, the thought of summer vacation parallels more with handing out resumes, finding apartments, and becoming an “adult”. All the work you have put into your undergrad now becomes the pinnacle of coming of age, and you are entering the “real world”.For some people, there is still a little bit of time before their life begins. Whether you are here for spring school, or couch surfing until graduation, you’ll have a lot of time to kill once exams are over. While Lennoxville is a small town, if you’re lucky to experience it in the summer months, you will learn that it is very different from the Bishop’s environment you have learned to love.

These are ten of the unique things that you experience staying at Bishop’s in the summer.

1: UNEXPECTED FRIENDSHIPS During spring school the Bishop’s population drops drastically. This means people you never expected to know or talk to, end up in your everyday life. This can lead to interesting conversations, and new friendships.

2: FLOATS Most days I’d advise you to avoid getting anywhere close to the Massawippi. The weather is so hot in Lennoxville during the summer however, that this is one of the only ways to relieve yourself. Just remember to wear a lot of sunscreen (and that the activity is technically illegal).

3: BON FIRES You may want to check the fire code before you commit yourself to this one, but on a nice night it is a fantastic way to socialize and enjoy the summer evenings.

4: BIKE TRAILS Several years ago, the Eastern Townships converted their unused train tracks into bike trails. You can get all the way to Magog on these trails, meaning you can explore the cozy lakeside town and get a work out.

5: MOUNT PINNACLE Though not the most accessible venture, this summit is one of the area’s most talked about adventures. It is a beautiful place to watch the sunset, and an amazing hike to do as a group. Escaping into the mountains can be a distinct way to escape Lennoxville’s signature humidity.

they want to see on an application.

Filling out these forms can take up just as much time as an extra course. It’s best to start planning out grant applications before the semester eats up all your motivation to fill out paperwork.

Yes, the summer before your final year can end up being one of the busiest of your life. It may leave you feeling like you missed out on taking that well deserved down time after eight brutal months. But don’t get discouraged; spending time on your education during the summer assures much more ease and success during your final year.

Plus, you are investing in your future, which is one of the most empowering choices you can make. Go you!

And for those who get to truly relax this summer: please soak up the sun for me! Have an amazing summer, Bishop’s University, no matter what you spend it doing!

6: PATIO SEASON During the school year, you probably spend more time at Acoustic Tuesday than wing night but during the summer it’s the place to be. You can eat outside, and everyone you know will be there. The wait staff are friendly, and nothing is better than a beer on a warm day.

7: OPTIMIST FIELD There are no beaches close to Bishops, nor are there very many parks. This lack of green space leads students to lay out picnic blankets on Optimist Field.

You can play catch, or just enjoy some snacks and the nice weather.

8: ROAD TRIPS Depending on your course schedule, you may have extra time on your hands. Take advantage of the carpool page, and head up to Montreal for the weekend, or even just the day.

9: UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES Lennoxville sometimes gets marked for its lack of things to do, but summer proves how diverse the borough can be. You can find yourself getting ice cream at the shop on Queen Street one day, and watching an out-door movie on another.

10: CONVOCATION This is one of the most anticipated weekends of the year. Better than Halloweekend and St. Patrick’s Day combined, this event brings together family and friends for one final hoorah. At 5 a.m., the day after graduation last year, people were still up, hanging out and celebrating.

The Campus staff would like to thank everyone who picked up a copy of the newspaper on-campus or read an article or two online.

Though this is our last issue of the semester, we hope our readers have a wonderful summer filled with adventure and anticipation of what the next semester will bring. Look for The Campus’ May issue next month, and expect regular publication to resume in September.

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A year full of success for the Bishop’s cheerleaders.

Bishop’s cheerleaders tumble into fifth place, ending season MERRIN VICKERS Contributor

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his past week, the Bishop’s University cheerleading team competed for the second time this year, this time at Kicks Athletics’ Grease Lightening themed competition in Boisbriand, Que. They proudly brought home a fifth place trophy to add to the accumulation of achievements the team has made

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throughout the year.

“The competition was a great environment to be able to watch and learn from other teams,” stated a Bishop’s cheerleading team member. “Everyone had lots of fun. We may not have won, but the fact that we were able to pull off our best performance yet, was a great feeling. We are all very proud of the team.”

This competition brought a bittersweet feeling to the end of an amazing

season. The team spent all year fundraising, volunteering, and rising for early morning practices, all to reach the team goals set at the start of the season.

The team brought home a gold medal from Regional Championships earlier this year. With the help of dedicated coaches, passionate captains and devoted team members, the year was a success.

As the captains pass on their torches and the team says goodbye to a handful of graduating students, the Bishop’s cheerleaders also get to say hello to an upcoming year full of spirit, medals, and a whole lot of sparkles.

The Bishop’s cheerleading team looks forward to welcoming new members in the fall, setting more advanced goals for the club, and bringing even more spirit to a school that loves to bleed purple.

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Five teams most likely to win Super Bowl LII GERRIT COULTER Alumnus Contributor

5. OAKLAND RAIDERS

The Raiders are officially moving to Las Vegas in 2019, and yet, they may be able to capture a third Lombardi Trophy for their franchise before they leave. Oakland’s offense is extremely exciting despite their weak ground game, and their defense, led by the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Khalil Mack, is rounding into shape.

The team was a force to be reckoned with last year until QB Derek Carr was sidelined with a broken leg. There does not seem to be any reason they cannot pick up where they left off and make a deep playoff push.

4. ATLANTA FALCONS

Unfortunately, the Falcons lost their offensive coordinator and play caller, Kyle Shanahan, who became the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers this off-season.

Despite the loss of Shanahan, they still have all the pieces necessary to be a contender.

Atlanta’s offense should once again be top-notch with their young defense continuing to develop. There is often a Super Bowl hangover for teams that lose the big game, but head coach Dan Quinn should be able to keep his team firing on all cylinders.

3. PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Pittsburgh has been threatening a Super Bowl run for the past few years; however injuries always seem to get in the way.

Most recently it was an injury to Le’Veon Bell in the AFC Championship that completely derailed the game for the Steelers.

To beat the Patriots it needed to be an allout team effort, but without Bell, they did not stand much of a chance. Going forward, Pittsburgh continues to improve defensively and with an abundance of offensive weapons, including Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Martavis Bryant who is returning from suspension.

2. DALLAS COWBOYS

The rookie tandem of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott led the Cowboys to a 13-3 record in 2016. Looking to 2017, there is no reason they shouldn’t be able to do something similar.

Dallas continues to have holes in their defense, at least on paper; nevertheless, they played well as a group last year. Barring significant injury to a star player, America’s team should be destined for greatness on the road to Super Bowl 52.

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1. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

When was the last time the defending Super Bowl Champion also arguably won free agency? It has likely never happened before, however, the Patriots have managed to pull it off. They signed a potential shutdown corner in Stephon Gilmore and inked defensive end veteran Kony Ealy, who had three sacks in Super Bowl 50.

New England also made an enormous move when they traded for receiver Brandin Cooks, a potential number one receiving option, from the Saints. The Patriots may end up losing restricted free agent, and Super Bowl XLIX hero, Malcolm Butler, who has been the team’s top cornerback for the last two seasons. However, they have managed to re-sign most of their other big-name free agents.

On top of that, Rob Gronkowski, the best tight end in the NFL, will be returning from an injury that caused him to miss the entire latter half of the season. The Pats are clearly going all-in while Brady can still play at a top level, making them the top contender to win Super Bowl LII.

US women’s hockey team exits the ice for equality ABDULLAH SIDDIQI Contributor

Hockey is much loved by North Americans. Given the audiences both men’s and women’s hockey attracts, there was surprising news from south of the border that the United States women’s hockey team refused to play in the 2017 IIHF Women’s World Championship taking place in Plymouth, Mich.

As they are the host country, it is a bit strange for the team not to play in the championship. The reason for the boycott: they are asking for pay and benefits equal to their male counterparts and fair treatment for women in the sport, including benefits such as childcare, maternity leave, and increased support for youth development in hockey.

The International Ice Hockey Federation responded by announcing they will field an entirely new team while the current players sit

out. The USA Hockey organization has approached about 16 teams for replacements.

This issue has united the country and created a greater push for gender equity in sports.

Legendary soccer player Mia Hamm tweeted her congratulations on the issue: "Thank you to US women's hockey team for showing us how to maintain unity, integrity, & strength in fighting for what is right."

The women’s hockey team remains hopeful they can solve the issue soon; the women are getting support for equitable pay from their male counterparts wearing the same jerseys.

To show solidarity with the women’s team, the men have stood together with them against USA Hockey and have refused to play until the issue is resolved.

The 2017 IIHF World Championship for men will take place in France and Germany from May 5 to 21.

United we stand, divided we fall.

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BU Film Festival creates award-winning student filmmakers at third annual event MARYCLARE MACISAAC Contributor

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tudents were buzzing as they settled into their seats in a packed Bandeen Hall to support their peer filmmakers at the third annual Bishop’s University Film Festival (BUFF) on Saturday, April 1. The festival, an annual competition in digital filmmaking, consisted of fourteen short films which were directed, edited, and acted out all by students at Bishop’s.

The event received gleaming reviews regarding its organization and execution. Many students left the event with impressive awards and prizes such as GoPro cameras.

“Postmeridian Alligator Lemon,” directed by Sarah Fournier, left with a trio of awards consisting of Best NonNarrative, Best Cinematography, and Audience Choice. As a result of its success, Fournier’s film will go on to be

screened at Festival Cinéma du Monde de Sherbrooke at La Maison du Cinema later this month.

Some attendees speculated that perhaps the judging process of the film festival could have been more tailored toward the type of event. The judging panel, which consisted of four judges, consisted of only one judge who came into the event with a previous background in film and knowledge of cinematography. Bishop’s boasts a vibrant drama and film culture, so a larger number of members of this community would be beneficial to judging process in future years.

Organizers of BUFF say that this year was “bigger and more inclusive” than ever.

All fourteen BUFF 2017 films, as well as films from previous years, can be viewed on YouTube through the Bishop’s University Film Festival channel.

Three time winning, 2017 Best Cinematography, 2017 Non-Narrative Film, and 2017 Audience Choice winner Sarah J Fournier for her film “Postmeridiem Aliigator Lemon”.

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2017 Best Narrative Film winner Lilly Louise Smith for her film “As I Can” and 2016 Best Narrative Film winner Julian Dawson.

2017 Best Screenplay winner Stephanie Sisam for her film “Marriage and Babies” and VP Academic Morgan Gagnon.

Equity Week tackles topics of discrimination with solutions of love

DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Ar ts & Culture Editor

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quity Week is designed to foster conversations around inequities on campus and how we can improve the experience of marginalized students. This year hosted a series of discussions and displays on the topics of gender and sexuality, intersectionality and anti-oppression, reconciliation and indigenous solidarity from a Micmac and Inuit perspective, interfaith discussions, ableism and intersectional mental health.

At an LGBTQ+ panel, which took place on Thursday, April 6, a group of students was invited to join into a conversation about their lived experiences as an LG-

BTQ+ person or someone who grew up in a LGBTQ+ family.

Panelists talked about what they love about being LGBTQ+, any discrimination they may have faced, intersections of identity, and tips on how to make Bishop’s more inclusive for LGBTQ+ students. After speakers concluded their remarks, a question and answer session and a brainstorming session on how to make the Bishop’s community more inclusive was held.

A second panel, which took place on Friday, April 7, focused on intersectionality and racism whereby the community was invited to share stories about experiences in a supportive environment. The talk concluded with a brainstorm on how we can improve Bishop’s for

marginalized students. Many other events took place to open the community to conversation.

These guided conversations avoid falling into abstract jargon or angry rhetoric that can derail discussions with those who are not familiar with the issues.

It offers a safe space to recognize how actions (or inactions) can create consequences. It provides for an understanding of equality through the lenses of one’s own values and beliefs.

This year’s presentation was the most popular yet, though students are encouraged to continue their involvement year round. Conversation provides for awareness and understanding, with the ultimate goal of creating solutions for the community.

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Graduating musicians hit all the right notes DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Ar ts & Culture Editor

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he music department welcomed on stage the graduating musicians of 2017 for honours recitals this past week. Welcoming a wide array of students, Bandeen Hall saw performances

by Rosalie Dowling, Stephanie Sisam, J.D. Kent, Orelle Soyeux and Kristina Fryml, Jessica Mooney, Casey Fulton, Daphnee Vandal, Sam Neumann, Natalie Demmon and Emilie Saint-Cyr, and Jonathan Townsend.

It was absolutely incredible to experience the talent of the young professionals at Bishop’s University. The series was launched in late March with performances by vocalists and songwriters. The recitals included appearances from colleagues and professors who guided the students at their time at the university, and honoured the music of those the students admired most.

Natalie Demmon performed at Bandeen Hall on Sunday April 9.

Many of the students incorporated a historical element to their recitals. Casey Fulton, for example, presented a lecture alongside his performance that explored

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the unusual circumstances behind the success of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, from its 1924 premiere into the present day, before welcoming the room

into a question period on the hybridity of his work.

Daphnee Vandal celebrated her culmination of her five years at Bishop’s University with a presentation titled Anima Mea, featuring works

by Bach, Brahms, Ysaye, Rachmaninoff, and Mendelssohn. Ross Osmun and Francine Leng accompanied this performance.

Natalie Demmon and Emilie SaintCyr’s vocal performance incorporated a costume change for specific pieces.

From a tuxedo to a gown, this unusual incorporation added a wonderful entertaining element to the work.

The performances this year were absolutely outstanding and display the certain success from the students. It provided for a wonderful opportunity for the students to display their efforts, but also provided an opportunity for the community to get involved and recognize the talents within the university.

The Foreman Art Gallery presents

In the Backcountry of Nicolas DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Ar ts & Culture Editor

The Foreman Art Gallery is proud to invite you to the second of a three-year series of exhibitions dedicated to new audiences. In the Backcountry of Nicolas is one of few contemporary art exhibitions designed for youth. Although conceived for children aged seven to 10, this exhibition will interest the young and the not so young. From April 13 to July 8, 2017, visitors are invited to explore the dreamlike universe of Nicolas, a young boy who lives in the fictional town of Saint-Barreau-les-Berçantes.

Accompanied by a supervisor, children can enjoy drawings, sculptures, videos, and installations while stopping to participate in interactive activities. Playful and dynamic, the exhibition raises questions about geography, history, society, and heritage.

The Foreman Art Gallery will be offering the opportunity to all schools in the region to reserve a guided tour and an accompanying creative workshop, conducted in the Art Lab. The children will have the chance to create their own postcard, which will illustrate and describe their own backcountry.

All activities are offered in French and in English. A $5 fee per child is asked for the creative workshop.

In the Backcountry of Nicolas’ creator, Jean-Philippe Roy lives in Saint-Marcellin (Bas-St-Laurent), where he maintains a visual arts practice in addition to teaching at the CEGEP de Rimouski. For the past 10 years, his work has focused largely on sculpture and drawing.

In 2006, he completed a master’s degree in fine arts at Université Laval, where his thesis on the notion of distance in sculpture won him the 2007 Governor General’s Academic Medal (Gold). In recent years, Roy has produced eleven works of public art as part of a government program integrating the arts with architecture—works are installed across Quebec.

In the Backcountry of Nicolas is produced and distributed by the Musée régional de Rimouski. The project received financial support from the 2012–2015 Entente spécifique sur la culture dans la région du Bas-SaintLaurent, the Programme pour les arts et les lettres de Sherbrooke (supported by the CALQ), the Ville de Sherbrooke, the Canada Council for the Arts, TELUS, and Télé-Québec.

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BU Singers need no request to dazzle audiences with their performance ERICA PHILLIPS Contributor

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n April 1 and 2, Centennial Theatre filled itself with crowds looking forward to the annual choir concert of the Bishop’s University Singers.

From the first two bars of “Bohemian Rhapsody” the excited tension in the air made it clear that By Request/Demandes speciales was going to be the sort of show to bring audience members along for a powerful tour with a mix of pop hits and choral pieces.

This year, the Singers performed under the musical direction of three rotating conductors: choir director Fannie Gaudette, longtime BU Singers member/conductor Jamie Crooks, and associate director and vocalist extraordinaire Melinda Enns.

With so many students who gave it all on the stage, it can be hard to pinpoint the standout performers. However, JD Kent

still found a way.

Not only has Kent been a prominent soloist within the choir, but he has also taken on the role of choreographer for the show, making a piece like “Wake Me Up, Before You GoGo” just that much more fun to watch.

Also showing off their many skills were Daphne Vandal and Lily Kobelt, who both had absolutely stunning solos in “What’s Up” and “Million Reasons”, respectively, and who were responsible for the arrangement of the song to suit their choir performance.

The favourite new talent of the night seems to be first year student Isaac Matthews, who racked in three prominent features.

Inasmuch as the Bishop’s choir is a wonderful student initiative, the performances that they put on wouldn’t ascend even close to the level that they tend to reach without the

community support that they receive, from the Lennoxville area, the BU alumni network, and Bishop’s faculty themselves.

For this semester’s performance, the Singers had the chance to work with invited guest and choir alumna Kate Morrison, who premiered her newest song in the By Request set in an impressively self-assured performance. While it’s clear to see that this woman is a seasoned professional, audience members who have yet to meet Sonia Patenaude and Jenn Cianca (who work in Centennial Theatre and the Liberal Arts department) might be surprised that the same is not true of these incredible soloists. Each of their featured songs, “Morning Sun” and “Winner Takes it All”, had me picking my jaw up off the ground.

Another well-deserved shout out goes to the band that regularly joins the Singers on stage

for their winter semester programs. A favourite moment from last week’s concert has to have been seeing the on-stage interactions between violinist Jonathan Moorman, who is no stranger to taking centre stage at choir shows, and student Daniel Nadeau in “New York City”. The encouragement and congratulations that passed between the two throughout their piece made it shine all its own.

However, that wasn’t the only performance that captivated the emotions of the audience. By the last verse of JD Kent and Anne-Sophie Demers’ rendition of “All of Me”, I think I had forgotten to breathe. Such a graceful performance, and so well done.

This year’s concert was of course a wonderful display of talent; but even beyond that, it brought us back to the passion that is at the heart of music and performance.

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