Vol. 75, No.1
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Celebrating Students Since 1944
What’s Inside Bishop’s Goes Smoke-Free: Everything You Need to Know About Lighting Up on Campus | Page 2 Frosh Leader Revelations | Page 4 The Purple Vibe: A Short Guide for BU Newbies on How to Survive in the Jungle | Page 7
Gaiters Take Down the X-Men | Page 10
Gaiters’ Athletics Celebration of Women in Sport | Page 11 Cover Page Photo Credits to Annabelle Morgan Design by Swapandeep Sandhu
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NEWS
THE CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
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Breaking Down Brexit: Why Tensions Are at an All-time High Sarah Mojsej Editor
It is hard to keep up with ongoing Brexit panic as Britain struggles to become the first country to ever leave the European Union. Discussions have spanned three years, two prime ministers and one marginally close referendum. The current Oct. 31, 2019 deadline is the agreed upon date when Britain is set to leave. With no current deal in place,it is likely that the deadline could be extended. Although members of the European Union will have to agree to this extension, it is arguably in everyone’s best interest for the sake of both economies. Former British prime minister Theresa May resigned May, 2018 following an unsuccessful attempt at striking a plausible deal. Her successor, Boris Johnson, has caused upset by shutting out parliament in an attempt to comply with the current deadline. He has voiced his intent for Britain to leave the European Union by Oct. 31, 2019 with a deal in hand or not. Many of his fellow Conservatives have come out against him and Johnson has ordered a new general election. With the Parliament in disarray, there is little chance of one party forming a majority. There is fear this will only result in continued disagreement. There are also unanswered questions regarding a physical border needed to separate the Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom and would no longer be a part of the European Union following Brexit. A physical border would interrupt the free movement of Irish citizens and would subject Northern Ireland to comply with European regulations. The unprecedented nature of Britain’s departure means there is no certainty in what lies ahead. Britain and Europe have been integrated in trade for 46 years and are highly interdependent. Europe is Britain’s biggest exporter, which means that alterations to customs and unions will cause immediate economic change. There have been talks of hosting a second referendum to re-evaluate Britain’s intent to leave the European Union. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently backed the idea of a second population-wide vote. Additional information is that British Parliament holds sovereign over a referendum, meaning it could abolish all Brexit efforts entirely. There is still a strong possibility, though, that Britain will leave the European Union on Oct. 31 with no formal agreement in place. As British Parliament frantically works on finding a solution, the rest of Britain, Europe and the world is watching.
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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATORS FIONA DORAN SARAH MARIA ONYANGO PHOTOGRAPHERS THERESA GRAHAM STEPHEN LEVAC ANNABELLE MORGAN THIS ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS Fiona Doran Hannah McLean Saskia Jouneau Josh Birtch Alicia Moore-Iseroff Catherine Blais Courtney Roy Alpha Roy Enzo Evangelisti Fidler Achan Izzy Audet Kennedy Thompson Marie Eve Melley Nicole Stevens Amelia Krallis Rachel Morgan Shane McFarlane Tameka Briggs Katie Quinn Jessica Parsons Mattie Haynes
Bishop’s Goes Smoke-Free: Everything You Need to Know About Lighting Up on Campus Sarah Mojsej Editor
It is now prohibited to smoke freely on Bishop’s University property following the implementation of the Smoke-Free Environment policy. This policy follows in the footsteps of at least 65 Canadian colleges and universities who have enforced similar bans. Smoking was previously permitted nine metres away from buildings and public areas. Now, on-campus smoking is only permitted in one of five designated smoking areas. The University’s Board of Directors came to a decision by considering recent changes to the Quebec Tobacco Control Act. The updated act places greater importance on condoning health concerns related to smoking, as well as limiting adverse effects caused by second-hand exposure. Bishop’s also cited that controlled smoking will work towards a cleaner, litter-free campus. An open discussion with students took place last February, as the Board of Student Representatives discussed the likeliness of changes coming to smoking policies. The Board of Directors officially passed the motion on June 14, 2019. This policy is enforced equally amongst the entire Bishop’s community, including Bishop’s students, Champlain students, faculty, and all visitors. It includes all forms of smoking including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and cannabis. Note: there is no change to Bishop’s policy regarding the regulation of cannabis, which forbids any form of cannabis use on Bishop’s property. Fines can be issued by the Minister of Policy and Health on public inspections. These fines range from $250 to $750. Campus security also has jurisdiction to issue fines for smoking outside of designated smoking areas. Exceptions to the policy include an additional smoking area being inducted outside the Gait during its hours of operations. Security can also grant temporary smoking areas for recognized social events based on individual requests and consultation. Photo courtesy of Annabelle Morgan
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United States Government to Crack Down on E-Cigarettes On Sept. 11, 2019, the Trump Administration announced its proposal to ban flavoured e-cigarettes. This comes after six confirmed deaths and 500 illnesses related to vaping in the United States. Despite there being no reported fatalities in Canada, this does not mean that Canadian health professionals are not monitoring e-cigarette use. This is not the first time recently that e-cigarettes and vaping products have gained significant negative attention. They have previously been scrutinized for disguising the danger of nicotine by marketing to a younger demographic. These products are available in an assortment of flavours such as chocolate and cotton candy to appeal to teenagers and young adults. E-cigarette companies such as VGOD have also been under fire for exploding devices (no pun intended). Some products have exploded in people’s pockets and faces, resulting in severe burns. E-cigarettes are battery operated electronic cigarettes that heat liquid to an aerosol which is then inhaled. The liquid does not necessarily have to contain nicotine, but popular brands like Juul are known for doing so. Use of the product results in the usual mouth and throat burn associated with smoking. Electronic cigarettes were originally intended to provide a “healthier” alternative to smoking. The use of e-cigarettes, in theory, would thus be able to help smokers quit. Instead, a majority of smokers now “dual use,” which means that they smoke cigarettes as well as e-cigarettes. The healthiest option is to not smoke either, but in the long term, e-cigarettes are proven to
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be safer than traditional cigarettes. This claim is supported by evidence, but there is still the assumption that e-cigarettes have not been on the market long enough to know the full range of long-term health effects. One main concern about e-cigarettes and vaping is the high usage rates amongst teenagers and young adults in recent years. According to Statistics Canada, twenty-three per cent of students in Canada have reported trying some form of e-cigarettes. While the legal age for e-cigarettes containing nicotine is 19 in Canada, this has not stopped younger teenagers from experimenting and adopting these products. Adolescents and young adults have the highest rate of experimenting with e-cigarettes, at 6.3 per cent. Concerns arise as underage customers continue to buy products online from non-regulated sources and run the risk of receiving dangerous products containing harmful chemicals. Even for products bought in retail settings, Statistics Canada finds that twenty-seven per cent of e-cigarette packaging was found to misrepresent or lie about the presence of nicotine in their products. Nicotine is already proven to be harmful to the average person, but is heightened in those with developing brains. Concerns continue to rise with the misleading advertising and false representation of nicotine percentages in such products in accordance with high usage rates amongst teenagers and young adults.
Hurricane Dorian Destruction: The Storm That Terrorized the Atlantic Hannah McLean Contributor
Hurricane Dorian struck multiple countries in the Western Hemisphere earlier this month over the course of two and a half weeks. The hurricane formed on August 24 and surged up the northwest side of the Atlantic until it dissipated on Sept. 10. The wrath of Dorian resulted in billions of dollars in damages and over 50 confirmed fatalities. Two weeks after the storm initially hit the Bahamas, 2,500 people are still reported missing. Hurricane Dorian was the first major tropical Hurricane of 2019 and is recorded as the highest calibre landfalling Atlantic Hurricane ever recorded in history. Dorian was classified as a Category 4 hurricane with up to 295 km winds and a pressure of 910 millibars. When the hurricane was first developing in the centre of the Atlantic Ocean, it caused minimal concern and was only classified as a Category 1 storm. After rapid growth, however, Dorian reached a raging Category 4 by the time it reached the Bahamas on Sept. 1, 2019. Extreme damage to homes and infrastructure struck the island, which caused the majority of the storm’s casualties. With 50 confirmed deaths, it is expected that these numbers will continue to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. As the storm struck the Bahamas, the United States issued states of emergency in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Florida citizens were ordered to evacuate, but the force of the storm diminished to a Category 2 by the time it hit Florida. Dorian caused 7,100 Florida residents to lose power for over 48 hours and flooded many buildings and homes. Two fatalities occurred when the storm hit North Carolina on September 5, 2019. Dorian made its way up the Atlantic and hit Newfoundland and Nova Scotia on Sept. 7, 2019. Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power for three days and
houses were flooded. A crane collapsed in downtown Halifax as a result of extreme rain and wind. No fatalities or serious injuries from the storm were reported in Canada. The storm has since retreated to the Atlantic Ocean where it has dissipated entirely. In total, Dorian was felt by the Windward Islands, the Leeward Islands, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The Bahamas took the brunt of the storm and faced the most casualties, incurred $70 billion in damages and are left with 70,000 displaced people. Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis has voiced his intent to build temporary shelters for those who have lost their homes. Volunteer rescue and repair teams are hard at work on the island to search for survivors and to rebuild following the mass destruction
A look at some of the damage in the Bahamas following the wrath of Dorian. Photo courtesy- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49553770
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Frosh Controversy
AARON HONE Opinions Editor
There was some stir in “upper year” circles during frosh week this year in response to the restrictions placed upon their presence at frosh associated parties and houses. Whatever the reasons were for this limitation, it can obviously be read in a variety of ways and is rich with implication. I would suggest that however you read the situation, we are left with something said about the Bishop’s community which is worth reflecting upon, and which leaves room for improvement of conduct on the part of Bishop’s students and perhaps change in the structure of frosh and how we understand it, too. Of course, the obvious point for anyone seeking to defend the separation of froshies and upper years is a concern for safety. Especially in the case of out-of-province first years, those fresh from high school, there can be a certain romantic naivety which renders these students unprepared for the realities of university culture. The purpose of frosh is ostensibly to give new students a foot in the door, a group of recognizable faces and a support system which prepares students to navigate the broader community. At the same time, it is unclear how this concern necessitates the wholesale separation of frosh and non-frosh students. If anything, it is best to integrate new students with the returning cast while the former are still actively associated with their frosh teams and leaders. There is admittedly a degree of willful ignorance found in the returning students who bemoan their exclusion. Bishop’s community has a recognizable
(much to the institution’s chagrin) problem with maintaining proper social etiquette while trying to get the most out of their initial week of partying. A great many students blind themselves to the obvious problems present in much of their party behaviour, and if these students were honest with themselves it would become clear why a school affiliated ritual seeks to hide Bishop’s toxic habits. At the same time, for those responsible for frosh to believe that the unalterable state of returning students is too vulgar to coexist with the incoming class does nothing to encourage more admirable behaviour. While it may be idealistic to suggest that extending an olive branch could improve the conduct of those who wish to party with the incoming class, it is also a believable thesis. There is undeniably a portion of the returning class which seeks access to frosh parties for nothing more than self-indulgent reasons. However, there is also a respectable number of upper years who, despite their lack of official involvement in frosh, simply wish to welcome new students to Bishop’s and establish community between different years’ classes. One may argue that venues such as club day offer adequate opportunity for such a sort of connection, but this highly mediated kind of association which is narrowly bound in interests cannot suffice to build a broader community and sense of organic solidarity which would allow Bishop’s to flourish. The actual reason for separating returning
Frosh Leader Revelations I have never owned many purple things. My ambition to acquire any was low after my years at boarding school whilst sharing a dorm with Sheryl Deakin. I had never seen anything like her love for purple before. Every single thing she owned was purple. She even placed her white polo uniform in the dryer with purple clothes to give it a slight tint. Perhaps for that reason, while packing for Bishop’s and being what seemed to be quite a clueless international student regarding frosh and university traditions, I thought, “naaah, I will not need purple clothes.” And by saying those words, such as would happen in Peter Pan, a little fairy gaiter fell from somewhere on campus. My first days at Bishop’s were spent slightly disoriented for one reason. I had no idea what many terms that kept coming up meant. Who are the froshies? What is Halloweekend? Why have people shaved their heads for “frosh”? And what on earth was HOCO? Even though they talked to me about such events later on, my veins were still red, and my absent expectations did not buy into the hype. I was lucky enough to meet similar people to myself and indifferently missed frosh week without looking back. Two years went by and I continued to live in slight ignorance of purple pride. I was living around it but not inside it! It was only with this fall, as I sporadically became a dry team frosh leader that my jaw dropped open, realizing what an absolute gift orientation
students and froshies may be as straightforward and banal as the need for crowd management – but accepting such a pragmatic concern as adequate justification for effecting an event which is of recurring significance to Bishop’s students as a whole (and not just our froshies in their first year) is to do a disservice to what Bishop’s greatest selling point ought to be: its potential for a rich, interconnected community.
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week has been to everyone. The constant time and passion that the SRC coordinators dedicated to creating “Legends of Olympus” and to foster the lives of the incoming students opened my horizons about university traditions and to the importance of devoting to a community. Frosh week takes everyone and everything into account. I have seen it as a dance marathon from which I have left with Michael Jackson moves. Taking the responsibility of a leader was so honouring and rewarding thanks to our team. They thanked us all along the way and made us feel much cooler than we really were. Its activities and events squeezed the juice out of my youth and joy, enhancing my motivation to take part in as much as possible. I am sure it has been a similar feeling for all the rest of our team, having attended pretty much everything, always with Cheshire cat smiles. I have learned to appreciate chants as a way to unite and motivate a team. A chant is much more than a song; it is a representation of spirit, rhythm and synergy within the team. Raise a toast and send endless appreciation to the organizers of this week who have spent all summer making it possible, and I hope this works to encourage future students to join a team and swim in the abundance of frosh week.
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Just a Thought
Saskia Jouneau Contributor
Just a couple of weeks ago, feet in ice-cold sea, clay on my face, paint on my fingers, I began questioning my career path – although career isn’t the right word. For all of my life, I’ve had it pretty straightforward. For me, being a teacher has always been an unquestionable life chosen path and every day would make me even more heartily sure of my decision. But a couple of weeks ago, I began to question that so engraved decision. Not like a breakdown, overwhelming big-cry big-tears type of questioning, but, rather, a slow and soft light bulb that brightens. What if I actually become an artist? Well, you don’t just become an artist, but it seemed to me that way then. Art has always been so present within me, but always as a second plan. As if I was missing that little spark, that little cliché of creativeness. It had been a couple of days of bright green moss, loud fisherman boats, soft rain and sun, runs in the humid sea air, card playing, glass of wine kind of nights. Most importantly, hours of in-the-zone moments, head to toe covered in grey clay. This place is unreal and once
you pass the redundant and awkward introductory conversations phase you get to be part of a hardworking family. Full of gratitude to the arts department and their scholarships, I got to follow a two-week-long summer workshop at Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Deer Isle, Maine. Being in such an environment where the only thing you worry about is ‘will there be any popcorn left in the kitchen for my 3a.m. end of the night/in-thezone-moment snack?’ gets one to stop thinking and start doing. This was the first time I thought: what if art came before education? Once your head stops blabbing and lets your hands do their thing, it is pretty amazing what can happen. Not that I was very happy with the works I made; it was rather how I felt making them. And that is what got me thinking: ‘yeah, I wouldn’t mind doing that all day, I could be pretty happy.’ Of course, there’s much more to consider when being an artist but it was a pretty nice little cloud to float on for a bit. This might not seem very big, but for me it really is. It was the first time I have ever wondered - what
if I was actually ‘meant’ to do something else? I know that many people have these kinds of thoughts every day, even more when we are pressured to follow the path we have chosen. So now, feeling pretty old as a fifth-year BU student, I will hold on to that special thought for a while and let it grow and come back when I am least expecting it.
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The Leap of Faith
JOSH BIRTCH Contributor
The comfort zone, that view of reality we often find ourselves trapped within. Real or imagined, the anxieties of leaving the comfort zone trap us in their borders. When you reach these borders, anxiety arises, wrapping around you like a wet blanket: drowning you with the potential of horrible outcomes and trying to stifle all attempts to leave it. Facing the beginning of a new school year, most of us will come into conflict with our own comfort zone. It may be in the form of joining a new club, going to the gym, taking a challenging class, trying out a different style, or making eye contact with the girl (or guy) from class at the bar. And although you may get rejected, feel dumb or embarrassed, there is also the very real chance that you must just happen to stumble upon some of the greatest experiences of your life or grow in a way you couldn’t even imagine. I am writing this article today both at the behest of the editor, my roommate (shout-out to Aaron Hone) and with the hopes of encouraging whoever reads this to step outside of their own comfort zone. But first, a little about me – shameless plug. You might not guess it if you know me or see me around campus, but I am a very nervous and anxious fellow. Most likely I changed my outfit three times before leaving the house, am quite worried about how stupid my answer in class was and can’t stop feeling like I forgot about something important that will result in life-shattering consequences. Sometimes it’s hard to make conversations with people and when I do, I think about it for hours afterwards. There’re not too many places I feel comfortable; my comfort zone is quite small. So why am I writing this article? Because after three years of university, a few selfhelp podcasts, calling my mom for advice, and plunging myself into what felt like terrifying situations, I found out to my astonishment that the world on the other side of that border is amazing. That when you do take that leap of faith, amazing things happen. It’s where the most growth in my life has occurred and where I found out both who I am and who I am not. It’s the place where I’ve found lifelong friends, the freedom of skydiving, sports that I love, and what compelled me to take on a second major. It’s also helped me realize I am quite awful at math, can’t carry a tune to save my life, or draw anything remotely recognizable. Yet now I know instead of wondering, stuck pondering chances not taken. So, take a deep breath, take the leap of faith and work on getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. You never know when something remarkable might just happen to you.
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THE CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
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Come & Kick it With the Music Department Musique Chez Nous will be a series of concerts directed by Bishop’s University students to showcase our musical talents while appealing to the variety of tastes within our own community. Artists featured in such shows will include everything from local musicians to Bishop’s University faculty to visiting artists from outside the Bishop’s community. Kicking off this year’s Musique Chez Nous will be Bishop’s University’s annual Howard Brown Memorial Concert at 8:00 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2019. This concert serves as a tribute to the founder of our music department Howard Brown and will be located in Bandeen Hall. All are welcome to join for a delightful evening full of
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gratifying music & well-rounded company. Following the concert, there will be an open reception in the hall for visitors to meet the artists. Tickets are free for students who present a valid Student ID. Adult tickets cost $20, and senior tickets $15 (60+). To get more information regarding Musique Chez Nous and other upcoming events, please visit https:// www.ubishops.ca/MCN. Be sure not to miss out! It’s time to get groovy.
Gaiters Go Loco For Hoco
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Mattie Haynes Contributor
Welcome back, Gaiters! September is here, classes have started, and you’ve finally been reunited with all your BU pals! What could possibly be better? Frosh week has come to an end and the first week of classes is officially over. Now bombarded with numerous syllabi and the official countdown to midterms beginning, back to school stress seems to be in full force. Luckily for my fellow Gaiters, one of the best weekends of the year is just around the corner! That’s right, you guessed it … HOCO (insert crowd cheering)! Homecoming is the prime time of year when you have the opportunity to prove just how much you love being a Bishop’s student. Whether you are an alumnus, current student, or just a random who dropped out after one semester, come one, come all to show your Bishop’s pride! Homecoming should be (if it isn’t already) on your bucket list of items to be checked off before graduation. Alumni come from all over to celebrate our incredible University. It really is true that we never graduate. Homecoming begins with a debut of Bishop’s finest! Varsity rugby and soccer teams will play on home turf to get us into the Bishop’s spirit. So, grab all of the purple you own, and rep that Gaiter apparel. Make signs cheering on your favourite athletes or all of them – you do you! Cheer at the top of your lungs and bring your best victory moves!
Saturday, Sept. 28 is going to be the big day! What should you wear on this day? You guessed it; anything and everything purple! The tailgate will be hosted at 11:00 a.m. in the Coulter Field Parking lot to start the day off right. While the sea of purple may seem intimidating, it is just like any other tailgate (but better, obviously); there is always at least one drunk uncle! Once the football game kicks off, all past and present Gaiters cram themselves into the stands! This is a great time to snap pictures with your friends, and save those memories for a lifetime (while also improving your Instagram feed!). Homecoming is a celebration of just how incredible Bishop’s University is. No matter one’s age, all our purple hearts show is that once a Gaiter, always a Gaiter. While university is only a few years of your life, homecoming serves as proof that the home you have here at Bishop’s will last you a lifetime. Have an incredible homecoming, Gaiters!
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What’s Next? Don’t Miss Out! Sept. 17 Last day to add/ drop any fall or full year courses Final deadline – if you don’t drop it, you can’t stop it. Make sure you’re prepared for your semester and are taking the proper courses. Sept. 20 Howard Brown Memorial Concert Doors will be open to visitors for our annual tribute to the founder of Bishop’s University’s music department. Artists will showcase their various talents in Bandeen Hall at 8:00 p.m. followed by a reception. All are welcome. September 26 Bishop’s University Homecoming Sept. 26 Donald Lecture Series: Charles Taylor Special guest and well-known philosopher Charles Taylor will be at the Centennial Theatre from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Taylor is a companion of the Order of Canada, has co-chaired the BouchardTaylor commission regarding the
accommodation of religious differences in Quebec and will be giving insight into his learnings. September 26 Musique Chez Nous brings you RedFox (18+) From 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Bishop’s own alumni band RedFox will be kicking off homecoming with a bang. All are encouraged to head down to the Gait for a night with good company and even better drinks. Admission free for all, personal ID required. For more on RedFox visit https://www. redfoxband.com/. Sept. 27 Dr. Jessica Riddell “No Fear Shakespeare” Do you love Shakespeare’s work? Are you intimidated by it? Come hear Dr. Riddell share her brilliance, providing insight on her understandings of Shakespeare’s plays on Sept. 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Library Learning Commons’ McConnell Agora. Sept. 27 Dr. Michael Teed
“Mental Health is Everybody’s Business: Recognizing and Managing Mental Health in the Workplace” Mental health is a crucial topic to discuss so that we may have a universal understanding of resources offered, regulations surrounding and appropriate reactions to specific situations. Please join us to discuss mental health in a safe, friendly environment. September 27 80s Night: Special Reunion for the Classes of 19831989 Register by Sept. 20 to throw it all the way back to the 80s with your old pals and some skintight neon pants at the Gait from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. Sept. 28 Tailgate Grab your kegger, that old Bishops Jersey from when you graduated in ’89, call up an old friend and come on down to the Coulter Field parking lot to celebrate your Bishop’s family at 11:00 a.m. Your home is calling! Sept. 28
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Alumni & Friends Luncheon Catch up with your fellow alumni over drinks and lunch at 1:00p.m. on the TD Terrace. Register in advance for a special menu including hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, salad, and sweets. September 28 Alumni Pancake Breakfast/Campus Tours From 10:00 a.m. until noon, Bishop’s will host our alumni for the annual pancake breakfast at Griffin House. Come by and say hello! Oct. 1 Morris House Reading Series: Anakana Schofield Bishop’s University will be welcoming award winner Anakana Schofield from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. in the Cleghorn room. Schofield’s Giller Prizeshortlisted novel Martin John (2015) was recognized as the New York Times Editors’ Choice, named a best book of the year by the Wall Street Journal, and received many other nominations and awards.
The Purple Vibe 1. Make yourself known. by that, I mean don’t be afraid to introduce yourself, whether it be to your neighbour, hall-mates, classmates, or teachers; this community works as well as it does because we thrive on being a family. You’ve earned your place here, now it’s time to meet your people! 2. Take it one step at a time. I know this phrase has become quite cliché; however it really is as simple as channeling your energy into focusing on one thing at a time, whether that be a task, person, or thing. Focus on the now – it is all we have. 3. Ask questions. Lost in the Nicolls building trying to find Hamilton? Ask. Need help dealing with personal problems? Ask. Don’t like one of your classes? Advice? Companionship? Directions? Please ask. There are a variety of resources here. 4. Go to class & DO your readings! It’s easy to slip up when things get busy, but try to keep on top of your attendance by planning ahead. If this means getting yourself an alarm clock, an agenda or some pre-made meals, get on it! You know yourself better than anyone; use that to your advantage. Create a realistic schedule that suits your specific needs and wants. If you know you like to press snooze a dozen times before dragging yourself out of bed, incorporate this into your schedule and make it work for you. Organizing ahead of time helps so that when the time comes for your 8:30 a.m. literature exam on Friday, your brain and stomach have been fed, fueled and are ready to go. 5. Sleep, sleep, then, more sleep. I cannot stress this one enough. As a result of my own personal experience I can promise that sleep is essential
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to success, I guarantee your peers can reaffirm my stance. The brain functions better when you have gotten enough rest and nutrients. 6. Eat your food, dude. This one seems a bit obvious, but you don’t realize how much your body (and brain) depend on the nutrients you get from eating. I won’t tell you what to eat because that is up to you, but just be sure it is something. 7. Don’t be afraid to get a little rowdy! This is Bishop’s – we love to show some cheek at the right time. Go out! Chat with a stranger at homecoming, dress up as Frodo for Halloween, go out in all purple and watch a rugby game. Gaiters know how to have a good time, so take advantage of it. 8. Find YOUR study technique and master it. Your brain can only withhold so much information at a time, so don’t overdo it. Commit to short-term (or “now-goals,” as I call them), as in work for 30 minutes and take a 5-10 minute break, then get back into it. This rest-reward system allows your brain time to register the information while still feeling productive. 9. Balance is key. As a working student athlete, I have to go the extra mile to find ways to manoeuvre my way through sports, school, social life and keeping a job, all while maintaining my sanity and good health. The stress can be difficult and overwhelming if not properly managed. Finding your balance is (behind sleep) the best way to keep on top of life at Bishop’s. 10. BU. You are already your best self and you have X many years to show the rest of us who that is.
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THE CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Jess Lapenna, Features Editor » thecampus.features@gmail.com
Read about our diverse clubs The Indigenous Cultural Alliance Club Alicia Moore-Iseroff Contributor Bishop’s University’s Indigenous Cultural Alliance Club welcomes people from all walks of life who would like to share their cultures, learn more about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of Canada and help bring awareness to the Indigenous community on and off campus. First established in 2012, the Indigenous Cultural Alliance was created by three amazing individuals: Curran Jacobs (Mohawk), Nicole Maracle (Mohawk), and Jordan Larochelle (Metis). Through workshops, activities, events, potlucks, fundraisers, and more, the ICA aims to strengthen the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We invite those who are willing to share, as much as those who are willing to listen. For more information, stop by the Indigenous Space located in room 9 of the Centennial basement. Mikwetc!
Bishop’s Bees Rachel Morgan Contributor Bishop’s Bees is a student-run club in partnership with Miel MTL. We have two hives on campus with about a million bees. From those hives, we are able to produce and sell Bishop’s honey. You’ve probably seen us on campus holding honey sales and clothing swaps to raise money so that we can buy more bees and expand. We understand the importance of bees in our ecosystem and are doing our part to save them. Our meetings this year will involve beeswax crafts, bee meme making and hopefully bee-related movie nights. We like taking walks out to see our hives and would love to take a trip to see where our honey is jarred. Be what? BEE you in the Bishop’s Bees club!
Running and Triathlon Camille Cournoyer Contributor Whether you’re a beginner and don’t know how to run or a good runner who has been running for years, the running club is a judgment-free group that welcomes all! We offer three different types of runs: 1. Rookie runs: shorter distances that sometimes have games between the one and five km mark. Great for building endurance and having fun! 2. Long-distance runs: Starting at five km, long-distance runs are for those who want to run with others who have similar running abilities. 3. Triathlon team: for students interested in developing their abilities in swimming, cycling and running in a pressure-free environment. If you’re interested in joining the running club, follow us on Facebook or email Camille Cournoyer at ccournoyer17@ ubishops.ca.
Bishop’s Charity Fashion Show Nicole Strevens and Amelia Krallis Contributors Bishop’s Charity Fashion Show is the largest student-run event on campus, with around 150 volunteers helping out each year. For about the last decade, this organization has been putting together amazing shows and donating all proceeds to various charities. This year, our goal is to recreate last year’s success, but to also strive for a new take on tradition. With a new focus on environmental sustainability and eco-fashion, we would like to show people that wearing green has never been easier. Throughout this year, we will be holding various fundraisers leading up to the show in winter 2020, but we will need your help to make that possible! We will be looking for strong committee members, models, MCs, dancers, and singers/ musicians. Should this be of any interest to you, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram @bufashionshow for more details and updates.
Big Buddies Tameka Briggs Contributor Big Buddies is a club at Bishop’s that is aimed towards creating mentorship bonds between university students and elementary school students from Lennoxville. Together, the pairs participate in fun activities like tobogganing and swimming at the Plex, along with field trips to pumpkin patches and going bowling. All of our eight events take place on Saturday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Big Buddies welcomes both new and returning BU students. For an application, please email bigbuddies@ubishops.ca or hand in your club day application to the cashier at Doolittle’s by Sept. 14. There’s a little buddy out there who can’t wait to meet you!
Best Buddies Catherine Blais Contributor Best Buddies is an international organization that promotes friendship between volunteers and participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are over 1,500 groups in 50 different countries. Here at Bishop’s, our volunteers (that’s you!) get to know the Buddies in two main ways: at each semester’s three mandatory club events and at weekly drop-in recreational nights. Past club events include bowling, pumpkin picking, crafting, and casino nights. We’ve got some great new activities planned for the upcoming year. Make sure to join our mailing list, “like” our Facebook group, follow us on Instagram or add us on Snapchat (coming soon) to find out what we’re up to this semester and to get involved with Best Buddies!
Enactus Kennedy Thompson Contributor Enactus is a global non-profit organization committed to helping students use entrepreneurial action to help improve the lives of those in our community through social, economic and environmental change. We are fortunate to have our very own Enactus club here at Bishop’s University. This year, we are continuing to work on our social project called CLO that helps raise funds and awareness for families affected by Alzheimer’s. We’re also running Global Entrepreneurship Week in November and Innovation Week in March. Both of these weeks will provide educational events and focus on empowering the youth in our community. Additionally, Enactus Bishop’s is proud to announce the start of a new program in partnership with the Dobson Lagasee Centre called In It to Win. This new partnership will create an opportunity to build our team of passionate students and to create projects that we can compete with at the international level. Aside from working on our projects, students are able to join different departments within our club, such as fundraising, finance, human resources, and marketing. We are currently looking for dedicated and hardworking new members to join our team. If you are interested, please e-mail Quinsea McKenna at qmckenna16@ubishops.ca.
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Alpha Phi Courtney Roy Contributor Alpha Phi is an international women’s fraternity established 147 years ago at Syracuse University. Today, there are 171 chapters and more than 200,000 members across North America, and constantly growing. The newest Canadian chapter was established at McGill University in 2017. This year marks the 30th anniversary of our chapter at Bishop’s. The founders of Alpha Phi came together to create an environment that helped each other become the best versions of themselves. We embrace this legacy through extensive leadership development and support from our generous alumnae volunteers. There are leadership programs within our chapter, retreats across North America, annual leadership conferences and biennial conventions. In recent years, members have travelled to Arizona, New Jersey, Indiana, Georgia and Chicago. Moreover, our foundation has a generous scholarship program to support us in our studies. As a chapter, we volunteer at the local Women’s Centre, fundraise for women’s heart health, and host skillbased workshops. We like to keep it fun with spa retreats, bowling, and formals. All our activities are supported by our dues. Keep an eye out for our letters on campus and don’t hesitate to stop us to ask about Greek life at Bishop’s.
Women’s Volleyball Club Katie Quinn Contributor Do you DIG volleyball? Then this club is for you! The Bishop’s Volleyball Club offers two types of practices: a competitive and recreational team. The recreational team will be open to male and female students looking to play and work on their volleyball skills. All levels of players are highly encouraged to come to our recreational nights to enjoy some basic drills and games. The competitive team is open to only female athletes who are looking to compete at a higher level in tournaments and commit to weekly practices. To keep up to date with practices, fundraisers and tournament results, follow our Instagram account @ bu_womensvball. Tryouts for the competitive team are Sept. 16 at 6:00 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 8:00 p.m. in Denver Gym. Come SET up your semester by getting involved in the Bishop’s Volleyball Club!
Games Club Enzo Evangelisti Contributor The Games Club is an award-winning club (like, literally... we won an award and we can show you if you want). We are a good vibes place with quality people gathering to create a safe and inclusive space as an alternative to the mainstream party life at Bishop’s. We have a variety of board games, card games, role-playing games and video games that members can access, but feel free to bring your own. Games Club is a dry club, meaning we do not supply alcohol at any gatherings and we do not play any drinking games, nor do we promote drinking in any way. People are, however, allowed to bring their own drinks as long as it respects the Residence Community Living Standards. Our goal is to have fun, so pass by whenever you want to have a good time. We meet every Friday at 6 p.m. until 12 a.m. in the Norton first floor common room and members can come and go as they wish within that time frame. Please join our Facebook group Bishop’s University Games Club and join us on the BUbbl
The Caribbean and African Students’ Association Fidler Achan Contributor The Caribbean and African Students’ Association is Bishop’s most diverse club. While its name may suggest that only African and Caribbean students are welcome, this is far from the truth; our members’ backgrounds range from Latin America and Asia to Europe and Oceania. The club meets every other Wednesday to discuss issues affecting people of colour not only on campus but in the real world. Some of our upcoming discussions will include (but will not be limited to) colourism, the pursuit for an equal education, and culture-based violence. The overall mission of C.A.S.A. is to build a community of respect and understanding for other cultures in an enjoyable way: we want members to travel the world without leaving their seats.
Simple Acts of Kindness Enzo Evangelisti Contributor Simple Acts of Kindness is a brand-new club on campus. Its mission – you guessed it – is to spread kindness and warmth in any way, shape or form that we can think of. We have three initiatives: random acts of kindness where we come together and branch out to deliver kindness, from quietly leaving kind messages around classrooms and study spaces, to delivering coffee using our kindness wagon; community volunteering where, in a more structured sense, students may be dispatched to local causes in need of extra hands, perhaps on campus or different initiatives in the surrounding community; and safe walk, where we have been working with campus security to bring back this student volunteer service, and with the growing interest, we are confident that it will be active again soon. The power of kindness is unstoppable and, with your help, these initiatives can make a huge difference in the Bishop’s community. Kindness needs you! For more information, please contact Enzo Evangelisti at eevangelisti18@ ubishops.ca or Izzy Audet at iaudet16@ ubishops.ca, or join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SimpleActs Residence Events Committee Enzo Evangelisti Contributor REvents is a committee made up of residents, rez life staff, and off-campus members with the goal of hosting fun events that take place on and off campus. Last year, for example, we hosted our annual Gait Gatsby, went on a trip to both Montréal and Québec City, brought some BU Students to Foresta Lumina, and so much more! This year we’re looking to be bigger and better than ever and host events that Bishop’s has never seen before. We’re also thinking of doing a colour run, a cool haunted house on campus, or going to play laser tag. No matter what it might be, we would love for you to join our team and share all your brilliant ideas and input on what events you’d like to see happen at Bishop’s. If you are interested, feel free to contact Shawna Gile at sgile16@ubishops. ca.
Information on more clubs coming up in the next issue!
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Matteo Nobile, Sports Editor » thecampus.sports@gmail.com
Gaiters Take Down the X-Men
MATTIE HAYNES Contributor
Saturday, August 31 was a big day for the Bishop’s Gaiters football team. In a battle against St. Francis Xavier University, who was ranked seventh in the country, the Gaiters came out victorious. The Gaiters were returning from a tough loss against Acadia University but came back with vengeance. Winning their first home opener against the X-Men, they finished with an incredible final score of 32-19. The Gaiter football team had a tough season last year going 0-8 in the season, but they are clearly not letting that stop them! They are off to a fantastic start to the season and are sparking Bishop’s pride in all their fellow Gaiters. The Bishop’s football team has taught us all that resilience and hard work leads to success, or as some would say, “a big W”! The Bishop’s football team, led by well-respected head coach Cherif Nicolas, is looking stronger than ever. With the addition of Charles Aubry as quarterback, the Gaiters have found a new spark they needed for the win. Going 27-39 with a total of 264 passing yards and three touchdown passes, the rookie really solidified his spot on the team. With that, he was also awarded the Provigo Athlete of the Week. The Bishop’s Gaiters also rushed the ball very well, averaging 6.4 yards a carry and having over 190
rush yards in the game. Moreover, the Gaiters defence provided a tremendous spark to the team by stopping the X-Men offensive attack. The Gaiters were able to get five sacks on the day and limit the X-Men offence to only 19 points. The Gaiters’ free safety Aarron Franklin said that “both sides of the ball executed from start to finish showing how gaiters get it done.” Aubry and Louve Moussenguet were named AUS players of the week. Aubry was named offensive player of the week for his great performance and Moussenguet 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for a loss of 23 total yards earned him the AUS defensive player of the week. As the loyal Bishop’s fans showed up to support their team, the energy and the excitement of the impending win rallied the crowd to a frenzy. At the final buzzer, hundreds of fans ran onto the field to show their love and support for the Gaiters. This a moment that will be remembered forever, not only by the players, but by the entire University. As the season continues, we hope to see those loyal Bishop’s fans decked out in purple, cheering our Gaiters to hopefully another win!
Photo courtesy of Marty Rourke
Photo courtesy of Marty Rourke
Bright Future for Women’s Rugby
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2019 is an exciting year for Women’s Rugby. Coming off their best season since 2009, they look to bring home a Gaiters victory for the first time in five years. The team consists of over 40 athletes, 14 of whom are new recruits who are hoping to make their mark on the team. This spurt of players along with the league changes made by the RSEQ will hopefully benefit the Gaiters and greatly impact the development of this young team. In previous years, the league consisted of eight teams who played each other once, it has now been split into two pools with four teams playing each other twice. With the changes made to the league, players now have the opportunity to play against teams of similar skill levels making for better competition, much more exciting matches, and promotes the development of these teams. With the addition of 14 players to the roster comes excitement and promise for the future and there are many advantages to having a second squad on a varsity team. Not only does it allow for new players to enhance skills and give them more playing time, but it also gives them chance to develop their leadership ability and confidence on the field which is valuable for the long-term growth of the program. There has been a lot of hard work put in during the off-season by players and coaches alike, 2019 is going to be a very exciting season and the years to come are promising due to the commitment and dedication the team and staff have devoted. We look forward to having the support of our Gaiter family at the up and coming matches.
Driving Fast into the Season
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The Bishop’s Gaiters Golf team hosted the Bishop’s Invitational Aug. 28 and 29. The Gaiters found success at the Milby Golf Club in Sherbrooke where Anthony Gosselin finished at -1 after all three rounds, which had him tied for second. He shot 74 in the first two rounds and finished it up with 70 on the final round. Gosselin had six birdies and an eagle in his final round. Benjamin Lowe finished one stroke back from Gosselin which had him finished with a tie for fourth place. Lowe shot a 73, 72 and a 74 in his three rounds. Both golfers stated that they had slow starts in the final round but both started to get going after getting birdies on 7,8 and 9. After having their best finish at nationals in the summer with Ben Chasse finishing fifth overall with a score of -5 through all four rounds which was the best finish in the RSEQ and best finish by a Gaiter, the Gaiters kept their momentum rolling into this season. This was the first RSEQ tournament of the year and the Gaiters were able to finish second. This was a great start for the Gaiters as they look to keep things rolling into the rest of the season.
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Gaiters’ Athletics Celebration of Women in Sport
Women’s sports have been at Bishop’s University for decades. On Sept. 20 and 21, the female student-athletes will take time to celebrate former and current female student athletes. The women’s soccer team kick off at 6:00 p.m. to get the weekend of celebration started. All students are encouraged to attend. All six female varsity teams will be attending a symposium on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 21, during which the student-athletes will be connecting with fellow peers and former alumni, who will be here to celebrate. The symposium will welcome three guest speakers: Emilie Richard, who will be discussing body image and the importance of nutrition; Laura Crack, a 2017 Bishop’s alumna speaking on her journey as a provincial, national and international multisport athlete; and Nicole Clermont, a local school principal who is also a Paralympian. This fun-filled morning will be educational and memorable for the female student athletes involved. Following the symposium, Bishop’s University will be inducting Kim Hubner (née Bonnell) (’00), Alison
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Murdoch (’71) and Erin Patrick (’02) into the Wall of Distinction, located in the John H. Price sports complex. There are 62 names that can be found dating back to 1991. These three ladies will be joining nine other women and the 1843-1844 women’s basketball team who have been inducted into the Wall of Distinction. Hubner, Murdoch and Patrick will all be recognized for their achievements at Bishop’s University both in and out of their sport. Afterwards, the women’s rugby team will be hitting the pitch at 1 p.m. as they host the Concordia Stingers. Next up, the Jane & Eric Molson Arena will be flooding with spectators as the women’s hockey team faces off at 2:30 p.m. for their second game of the season. The final game of the day will be the women’s basketball team at 7:00 p.m. as they take on Cégep de Ste-Foy in an exhibition game. The women’s basketball game will wrap up the eventful weekend. Although the symposium and induction are not open to everyone, the public is encouraged to attend sporting events and the keynote address. The Bishop’s Athletic Department is overjoyed to present TSN Sportscaster
Kate Beriness as the keynote speaker. Beriness will be speaking about her journey in sports and her field of work. The keynote will start at 4:45 p.m. in the Denver gymnasium. The face behind these events is Clare Webb, digital media and home events organizer of the Bishop’s Gaiters. Webb was inspired when Tom Allen, a member of the Wall of the Distention, Bishop’s alumni, former student athletes, coach and now professor, came to her with an idea: for the athletic department to host an event that celebrated Bishop’s student athletes and allowed them to connect with alumni. Webb was proud to chair the event, after a year of planning her hard work is falling into place. Webb notes that “this was a test of my own skill and growth in the athletics department.” Her passion for Bishop’s Athletes, lack of sleep and a tone of coffee is what drove her to plan an event that she believes “ will be a huge success.’’ As this may not be an annual event Webb is proud the Athletics Department took on this event. Webb adds “the main goal of this event is for student athletes to feel celebrated and special“.
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On Aug. 23, Bishop’s Gaiter Sam Firth won the Minto Cup playing with the Orangeville Northmen. The Minto Cup is the Jr. A box lacrosse championship in Canada. As far as box lacrosse goes this is as good as it gets. After a very successful season with his hometown Nepean Knights Jr. B team he was called up to help win the Ontario Championship. He played the final series against the Burlington Chiefs helping the Northmen win the series 4 games to 1. At the Minto Cup Firth played six games and totalled 15 points he also earned a game MVP in the round-robin game against the Coquitlam Adanacs. Orangeville played the Victoria Shamrocks in the Minto Cup final and in a best of 5 series they swept the Shamrocks winning three in a row. The Northmen would finish 6-0. With Nepean Firth finished second in the league for points. He had a total of 118 points with 50 goals and 68 assists. He helped Nepean get to the conference finals where they got put out by the Akwesasne Indians. Throughout the playoffs, Firth had 49 points in just 11 games with 18 goals and 31 assists. Although he was disappointed with the loss he was excited to get the opportunity to play at a higher level with Orangeville. This year the Coquitlam Adanacs hosted the championship at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, BC. This automatically put the defending champions back in the tournament. The 2019 Minto Cup had teams from three different provinces which consisted of the Orangeville Northmen the Ontario Champions, the Okotoks Raiders from Alberta and then two teams from British Colombia, the Coquitlam Adanacs and the Victoria Shamrocks. After winning the Minto Cup Firth was able to spend some time in British Columbia with his teammates. Many young lacrosse players dream of playing in the Minto Cup, Firth was able to not just play in it but to host the cup. This is an experience he will never forget, all his hard work prepping for the season paid off. This was his first time in British Columbia, and he is thankful for the opportunities lacrosse has given him throughout his life. “It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. It’s something I’ve dreamed about doing since
I was three years old when I first started playing the game. Getting to win with some of my best friends just made it that much better. Playing lacrosse has helped me in so many ways. My best friends and memories have been made through playing the game. I’m unbelievably grateful for the experience I was given being able to represent Ontario with the Northmen and win probably the hardest trophy in box lacrosse. Especially in an amazing setting like BC. Now that I’m back at school my focus has shifted towards winning the Baggataway Cup and having a successful field lacrosse year. I couldn’t be more excited to get back to work with Bishops and chase another ring!” - Sam Firth
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