The Campus February 11, 2015

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 70, No.9

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Chris Hadfield visits BU for Donald Lecture Series, p. #3 PHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY

Successful season for BU women’s hockey, p. #13

New anti-pot ad released, p. #6

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NEWS The Campus Editors, 2014-2015

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Asha-Maria Bost

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The Tale of Raif Badawi

Imprisoned Saudi Arabian blogger has world’s support

NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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aif Badawi was arrested in 2012 for creating an online forum for public debate, insulting Islam and parental disobedience. These charges all stemmed from his blog, which was intended to advocate free speech. However, his comments had occasionally become critical of Islam. Badawi’s father PHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY denounced his blog publicly, leading to Audience of the Chris Hadfield Donald Lecture show their support to free Raif Badawi. the parental disobedience charge.

Badawi was originally sentenced to provided reason. have lived in Sherbrooke since Novemseven years in prison and 600 lashes, Since the lashings were announced, ber 2013. though an appeals court later increased Amnesty International has campaigned It is for this reason that after the Donthe sentence to ten years in prison, to free Badawi. ald Lecture, featuring Chris Hadfield, 1000 lashes, and a fine of one million Recently, a royal decree was issued the members of the audience in Cenriyals ($315,000). in Saudi Arabia saying some prison- tennial Theatre gathered in the centre Badawi received his first 50 public ers would be pardoned. Ensaf Haidar, section of seats and held signs reading lashes in the city of Jeddah on Jan. 9. Badawi’s wife, told the BBC that this “Free Raif Badawi” in English, French, Badawi was set to receive another 50 gives her hope that her husband will and Arabic. lashes each week for the 19 following be among those pardoned, as it is not A group of 70 Université de Sherweeks, but since Jan. 9 has received just a matter of free speech, but also of brooke students, holding signs reading, none. The first two delays in his pun- children living in a foreign land without “Je suis Raïf” and “Nous sommes Raïf” ishment were for medical reasons; a their father. gathered on Feb. 4 to protest Badawi’s doctor examined him and said he had Badawi’s story is of particular im- imprisonment. Additionally, there was not sufficiently healed from the first portance to Sherbrooke. Haidar and a vigil at Sherbrooke Town Hall on Jan. 50 lashings to receive more. The two their three children fled Saudi Arabia 30. following delays were made without a in 2012 to seek asylum in Canada and

Beyond the Big Bang

Professor Profiles: Dr. Sylvain Turcotte GUENEVERE MACDONALD News Writer

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ishop’s University, quietly tucked away in the Eastern Townships, is not a likely place to find professors researching nuclear weapons or string theory. You won’t find Dr. Sheldon Cooper moping about our halls criticizing our faculty and student body for lack of superior knowledge. We are not Caltech after all. However, if you venture into the lower levels of Johnson, and search carefully, you’ll find a small office tucked away at the end of the hall and inside is one of Bishop’s best kept secrets.

Dr. Sylvain Turcotte is a Research Fellow at Bishop’s in the physics department. For the scientifically uninclined, that doesn’t mean much, but it should. Turcotte is a graduate of the

Université de Montréal, where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees. Prior to arriving at Bishop’s, Turcotte completed his post doctorate fellowship at TAC, the Theoretical Astrophysics Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. This centre should sound oddly familiar to Big Bang Theory fans.

The Center is a leading research facility in black hole research, phase transitions in early universe theory, stellar remnants, cosmic microwaves and particle physics, as well as a whole host of other related astrophysics research.

Turcotte has also worked at CEA Centre de Saclay in France and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. In case you haven’t heard Sheldon and Lenard bicker about these places (and they have), they are responsible for leading research in biofuel research, bio defence security, counterterrorism, energy research and weapons research.

It might seem a bit odd to think that Bishop’s has played a role in such research, but for those who understand the nature of physics, it’s not that farfetched. Physics is all around us and in everything we do. From complicated string theory to basic concepts of time and energy. When it comes to Turcotte’s field of research, it’s astrophysics, particularly dwarf stars and how

they affect the environment around them when they explode—theoretically known as Type Ia Supernova. Although this is more Raj’s field of study, there is little doubt that Turcotte could easily talk circles around Sheldon.

The physics department at Bishop’s has a stellar reputation for providing first class research. Its graduates have won numerous awards and accolades for research from some of the world’s leading institutes in the field. Although it may not be Caltech, they know who we are, and that is, in part, because of the work of Turcotte and the faculty of the physics department.

For first year science majors, one of your first stops in the physics department should be PHY101, Statistical Methods in Experimental Science taught by Turcotte. For non-science majors looking for an engaging and fascinating elective, PHY113, Intro to Astronomy, is an excellent choice. Turcotte’s extensive knowledge in astrophysics provides great insight, while also providing students with the opportunity to check out Bishop’s own Observatory.

For a less intense introduction to physics and the world around you, PHY111, The Physics of Everyday Phenomena, is a very popular course and a recommended elective for education students as well as other majors.

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Prepare for Lift Off!

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Chris Hadfield Donald Lecture Series KRISTY BOCKUS News Editor

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n Tuesday, Jan. 27, Colonel Chris Hadfield touched down in Lennoxville to deliver two talks to eagerly waiting students and community members.

Hadfield became an international sensation when he used social media while in space to reach out to millions, sharing an experience that has re-inspired a curiosity about space that had faded over recent years.

Although his trip to our quaint town may not have been as physically jarring as his trips leaving Earth, Hadfield was rooted firmly in his belief of achieving the impossible.

This was a crucial point for Hadfield, especially during his first talk oriented towards elementary students. Hadfield stated that he enjoys speaking to children, especially 11-12 year olds because that is the time in life where they open themselves up to the rest of the world.

This discovery spurs curiosity that leads children to ask technical questions that encourage further understanding. If hard work is applied to an area that one is passionate about, Hadfield believes that nothing is truly impossible. However, it’s how these goals are approached that determines success.

PHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY In his evening talk for BU students and the community, Hadfield talked Chris Hadfield poses for a photo with John Donald, benefactor of the Donald Lecture series, and Principal Michael Goldbloom. about how everyone should have their own definition of what success means to them. Success should not be defined by a single measure, but rather celebrated to space, one of three over the course of planet that teems with life. Then look as he discussed how music is an art of through little achievements that put a his career, the odds of dying were 1 in the other way and witness the whole of communication that breaks language person one step closer to obtaining the 38… in the first 8 minutes. He went on to the universe. In the middle of it all was and cultural barriers. ultimate goal. Hadfield also stated that say that a spaceship is piloted, not pas- Hadfield, holding on with one hand.

The lecture was the most popular of if the ultimate goal is not achieved, it sively flown. The crew within the shuttle Hadfield is optimistic about the future any Donald Lecture series talks. About should not be regarded as failure. After lives with the ship. At lift off, 12 tons of of Canadian space initiatives, stating 25000 people watched as audience all, Hadfield’s dream was to step on the fuel is burned per second with 80 mil- that humanity will continue to hunt for members in Centennial, via the giant moon, a feat he has not completed. This lion horsepower. In 45 seconds, the mas- planets, more hardware will be sent to screen at The Gait, or by live stream in ambition led him, from age 10, to con- sive machine accelerates to the speed of Mars, and overall better inventions will the comfort of their own home. This is in sciously strive towards achieving what sound. All the while, the men and women lead to strong business investments that comparison to previous high attendance many would deem the impossible, and inside think of the next thing that could demonstrate the importance of space rates of 500 people. this passion took him on interesting kill them and what to do to avoid that research. After all, Hadfield pointed out Surely, this great initiative demonjourneys before he ended up sitting in scenario. In the first minute and a half, that Canada built the ISS once it was in strates the importance of the Donald a spaceship, the clock counting down to all abortion options are tracked and con- space, which in true Canadian fashion Lecture series as a unique Bishop’s exhis exit from Earth. sidered in case something goes wrong. was described as being 5-6 hockey rinks perience. Principal Michael Goldbloom It was certainly an interesting day to By two minutes, the spaceship is 160 in length. talked about the beginnings of the series. wake up, knowing that by the end of the thousand feet up. The ride goes from Space research is a collaborative ef- He stated that in Jan. 2008, John Donald, day he would either be witness to 16 rough to dead smooth once the space- fort between a variety of countries; the benefactor of the Donald Lecture sunrises or dead. Hadfield left the audi- ship breaks through the air. Then, sud- everyone pitches in to help further our series, wanted to know how he could ence awed by his recount of the day he denly, everything gets heavier and heav- understanding of the universe we live help the Bishop’s University community. first left the planet. As everyone drove ier. The spaceship accelerates at such an in. Hadfield said that it demonstrates He worked closely with students to find away from the massive spaceship that extreme speed that it could literally tear an undeniable example of what we can what projects interested them the most.

Hadfield endearing called “my space- the shuttle in half. Then the engines shut achieve when we work together. Until These discussions led to the formation ship,” it still had not sunk in. Hadfield off and the crew is weightless. a person can see the world, it’s hard to of the Donald Lecture series that brings took the 20-story elevator and climbed Hadfield then turned the conversation make global decisions. In that moment, in experts in a variety of fields to speak into the crowded shuttle, careful not to his most recent journey into space. individuals are forced to rethink every- to not only the Bishop’s community, but to bump any of the 500+ switches that Last year he was the commander of the thing. Hadfield explained that his time in also the Lennoxville community. There ensured the spaceship’s smooth travel International Space Station (ISS) for 6 space deepened his experience on Earth, were three essential conditions that – no pressure. The reality of what he months. During his command, Hadfield allowing him to appreciate the complex- Donald required: 1) BU students had to was about to do finally settled in when also became Canada’s first “space walk- ities of life at a greater degree than ever be involved in the selection of speakers; he was strapped in and left alone with er,” which required four and a half years before.

2) the lectures had to be open to the pubthe clock counting down. It was the mo- of training to perfect the choreographed The night ended with a live perform- lic; 3) the lectures were to be free. Goldment that 26 years of preparation boiled movements and would lead to an ex- ance of Space Oddity, taking Hadfield bloom proudly announced that Donald down to. perience Hadfield will never forget. In back to the moment he made a video, recently provided the Donald Lecture Hadfield took a moment to discuss the front of him were the colours, textures, encouraged by his son, that turned viral. series with a $3 million grant to ensure risks involved in space. On his first trip and angles of a phenomenally gorgeous Hadfield’s passion for music was evident continued, long-term success.

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An Evening with Justin Trudeau

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Bishop’s University’s PISA organized a meet & greet for students with Justin Trudeau SCOTT POTTER Contributor

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n Jan. 29, Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau spoke in Sherbrooke. Nearly a hundred Bishop’s Students piled into two school buses to go see him at the Sherbrooke Golf Club. They waited and waited... suddenly there was Justin Trudeau, the crowd swelling around him, shaking hands and snapping selfies.

When he got up to the stage, Tom Allen, a Lennoxvillian and the local Liberal candidate, introduced Trudeau.

Trudeau said that he was glad to see how many people turned up, showing “how strong democracy is in the Liberal Party,” and that Canadians are PHOTO COURTESY FLICKR.COM moving toward a more hopeful political Liberal Party Leader, Justin Trudeau, interacts with individuals interested in Canadian politics. dialogue. He said that, in their quest to become the government, the Liberals and not an attempt to curry favour with ister by name (he never alluded to the “draw in the best and the brightest,” for the Party Leader he now hopes to serve existence of the Official Opposition the sake of the middle class and future under. He said that Allen’s enthusiasm NDP). Trudeau noted his opposition to generations. for the community should have made it Harper’s current proposal to allow parHe also spoke of the challenges that obvious that he was a “‘big-L’ Liberal.” ents with children under 18 to split their rural regions and small cities face Trudeau promised not to do any nega- income with their stay-at-home spouse against the pull of Canada’s big cities. tive campaigning or personal attacks for the purpose of lowering their tax buTrudeau praised the leadership of lo- during the election, even if the other par- rden, saying that it will cost two billion cal Liberal candidate Tom Allen when ties do, as he believes that even a win- dollars and will only benefit the top 15% he was President of the Canada Games, ning party’s ability to govern during the of Canadian families. which were held in Sherbrooke and at subsequent parliament is diminished by The short speech concluded with the Bishop’s University in the summer of having put out negative ads. reminder that there are great challenges 2013. He spoke of when Allen showed After several veiled references, Tru- ahead, but also opportunity to make a him around the venues, which he was deau finally mentioned the Prime Min- better world for ourselves and those to sure was a mark of Allen’s kindness,

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come.

He then descended back into the crowd, shaking more hands, taking more selfies, and fixing the camera setting for the group of old women trying to get their picture with him.

When asked, later in the evening, what his legislative priorities would be, Trudeau said that he wanted to “make an economy that works,” to reduce income inequality, and help the middle class by investing in infrastructure and education.

When Allen was asked what that might mean locally, he said that local infrastructure priorities include the Sherbrooke airport, which needs to be repaired and upgraded so that it can handle regular air service, and the extension of Route 410. He wants to look into why Sherbrooke’s 30,000 students always leave the city after graduation, and what might entice them to stay. He also spoke of expanding Sherbrooke’s growing biomedical industry.

Allen mentioned a need for increased public security, in the hopes of reducing the likelihood of various sorts of disasters in the wake of the Lac-Mégantic train derailment.

Furthermore, Allen said that he was glad to see that so many students were able to come see the charismatic Trudeau and to engage with federal politics.

Syriza political party wins Greek election SAMUEL LAZANIS Contributor

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n Jan. 25, European politics were shaken as anti-austerity party Syriza won the Greek parliamentary election with 36% of the vote. Alexis Tsipras, the far left party’s leader, promised many ambitious changes for Greece.

These will include the renegotiation of the country’s debt and a complete shift of Greece’s economic and social policies.

Alexis Tsipras is the youngest political leader in modern Greek history and helped shape Syriza from an ‘also-ran’ party—a small party that fails to receive the 3% needed to enter parliament—to the ruling party of Greece. As a publicly educated, middle class civil engineer, Tsipras is a sharp contrast to his predecessors, who were all members of political dynasties.

In 2008, Tsipras leaped forward in Greek politics when he took on the leadership of Syriza, which was founded four years earlier as a coalition of diverse leftist groups. He was elected to parliament in 2009 and, within two years, transformed the precarious alliance into a major political force.

One of Tsipras’ primary goals is to renegotiate Greece’s €319bn ($363bn) bailout debt. Tsipras is focused on sig-

nificant reduction in the debt to make it sustainable. He argues that this happened in Germany during the London Debt Conference of 1953 when half of Germany’s post-World War II debt was written off.

He also wants to include a moratorium on debt payments, restructuring the debt payment to prioritize economic growth instead of the Greek budget. Alexis Tsipras celebrates Greece election victory.

This is paired with putting pressure on Germany for war reparations such as re- previous austerity measures. payment for the Nazi Occupation forced This trend continues with the second loan from the Bank of Greece, though pillar that aims to restart the economy Germany argues that all war repara- through debt relief of its citizens, allevitions have been paid through EU loans ate tax suppression and restore the minto Greece. imum wage from €580 ($820) to €751 Using the funds freed from debt re- ($1060) per month. payment, Syriza plans to “lead, with seThe third pillar is based on employcurity, [Greece] to recovery and product- ment, a severe problem for Greece, ive reconstruction.” This means using its which has an unemployment rate of National Reconstruction Plan that focus- over 20%. 300,000 new jobs have been es on four pillars to undo the social and promised, focusing on the nearly 50% economic problems facing Greece. of unemployed people under 25. The The first pillar deals with the humani- policy also plans to safeguard those curtarian crisis and is supposed to protect rently employed by protecting employthe most economically vulnerable. This ment rights and preventing massive unincludes a program of free electricity, justifiable layoffs. subsidized housing, health coverage, The fourth pillar is based on strengthand meal subsidies for its poorest cit- ening democracy by empowering the izens. It would also reinstate the Christ- system of representational democracy mas bonus for pensioners, one of the and introducing new systems of direct many policies involved in rolling back democracy.

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While these changes come as a relief to the Greeks, who suffered job cuts, curbed public services, and a reduction in pensions, Syriza’s plans do not have such a favourable opinion from Greece’s creditors: the ‘troika’ of the European Commission, European Central Bank, and International Monetary Fund. Most have reacted against the reduction of Greece’s debt, and talks with Germany over reducing or reworking debt repayment have not been successful.

The crisis that faces Greece will continue for some time, but the election has marked a turning point. As Tsipras said in his victory speech on Sunday night: “Today the Greek people wrote history. Hope wrote history. The Greek people gave a powerful mandate. Greece is changing the page. Greece leaves behind the poverty of catastrophe, leaves behind five years of suffering.”

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Cast Your Votes: SRC Executive Elections!

KRISTY BOCKUS News Editor

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heir faces are around every corner, plastered on the walls of BU and across Facebook. These, ladies and gentlemen, are the students running to represent YOU as part of the SRC Executive team.

This year, there are a total of nine students running for the four available positions of President, VP Academic, VP Student Affairs, and VP Social. Each candidate has a unique campaign platform with specific goals.

There are three candidates for SRC President: Matthew Robinson, Lauren Straw, and Guillaume Savard-Daigle.

Matthew Robinson currently sits on the SRC Executive team as VP Student Affairs, after previously holding the position of On-Campus Student Events Coordinator (SEC). He is a third year student pursuing a double honours in sociology and international studies.

Robinson believes that his experience “in two [SRC] departments, can give solid guidance and support to fellow executives when they need it most!” His goals include making SRC events more inclusive, diverse events at The Gait, more events based on issues of mental health to promote long-term discussion and initiative, and increasing the transparency of the SRC. Also running for SRC President is Lauren Straw, a third year student studying honours in sociology. She has been involved in the BU community as an Orientation Week Coordinator, Fashion Show Coordinator, and Chief Returning Officer.

These experiences are demonstrated in her campaign, which looks to improve transitioning for first year students, connecting the student body with the SRC, and transparency. In regards to creat-

ing a safe and comfortable transition for new students, Straw would like to implement a team of students who are in charge of planning inclusive events throughout the year, communicating important information, and being mentors for the students. Another new initiative proposed by Straw is to open up “volunteer opportunities for students who are not a part of the SRC, allowing them to work alongside the members” to foster a positive relationship between students and the SRC team.

Guillaume Savard-Daigle is focused on forming a more inclusive, transparent, and down-to-earth SRC. This is evident in the campaign he has put forward: wiser management of the SRC finances, a more transparent and respectful relationship with the whole student body, faster advancement of projects, helping progress ideas brought up by students, and completion of projects in a timely manner. Another important issue he wants to address is a uniform platform of communication, stating, “We should avoid having a outdated Facebook group and community that can mix people up.

This kind of thing degrades communication. This should be a first priority.”

Savard-Daigle strives for a renewed SRC. Chelsea McLellan is the only candidate running for VP Academic. McLellan is in her second year of studies in honours Sociology. She is the SRC’s current VP Academic, running for a second term.

This past experience as a member of the SRC Executive team is necessary for future progress, as she states, “No length of transitional retreat could have prepared me for this position; it is the knowledge that I learned while doing the job that proved the most valuable.” The election pillars for McLellan’s campaign include accountability, transparency, and quality. Some of her main goals include

meeting the needs of part-time and mature students, increasing student participation in academic-based clubs, and turning data provided by students into action through improved study spaces and encouraging open discussions. McLellan wants to focus on strengthening Academic Advising.

The two women running for VP Student Affairs are Heather Barlow and Natalie Hickey.

Heather Barlow, currently the OnCampus Student Affairs Representative (SAR), has been involved in the SRC Forum and the BU Love Yourself Mental Health Event. She has also sat on the Mental Health and Wellness Week Planning comittee, Dining committee, and Joint Health and Safety committee.

Barlow is focused on bringing forth SRC Forums each semester, improving visibility of representatives within the SRC team, and monthly mental health initiatives.

Natalie Hickey has put an interesting spin on her campaign and is using Instagram as a platform rather than Facebook, setting herself apart from other candidates. Hickey is a third year student studying a double major in geography and international relations. When asked about her campaign, she said, “The main idea I’m focusing on during my campaign is reminding the students what the SRC, and especially Student Affairs, stands for: representing the students and being a liaison and spokesperson for the students’ wants and needs to the university. I have made it a priority during my campaign not to make promises about programs or activities because I have not had an opportunity to speak to students to understand what they are looking for or standing for. I think it’s important that I do not campaign based on what I think the students want or need,

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but to emphasize that I am committed to advocating for exactly what they want.”

VP Social is campaigned by three students: Bianca Lapensee, Becca Reid, and Eamonn Doyne.

Bianca Lapensee is a third year business student and one of last year’s Orientation Week Leaders. She is a third generation BU student and wants to become more involved on campus, bringing new ideas to the SRC and giving back to the Bishop’s community through these initiatives.

Communication, organization, and inclusivity are the main points of Becca Reid’s campaign. Reid is currently holds the position of Off-Campus SEC and has been an Orientation Week Leader and Judge. She has helped plan, organize, and run events such as Frosh in a Can, Trick or Eat, the Blood Drive, Puppy Day, and the ball hockey tournament during Winterfest. One of Reid’s main goals is the addition of more events that give back to the Lennoxville community.

Finally, Eamonn Doyne, current OnCampus SEC, wants to bring new ideas to the Social Department of the SRC. He has helped organize Frosh Week, Winterfest, and Frosh in a Can. Doyne would like to begin new traditions such as a Massawippi Day where everyone grabs their rafts and friends to float down the iconic river in a grand celebration.

Hopefully, this information gives students a base to begin thinking about which candidates they will vote for. This article only covers a small aspect of each candidate’s campaign, and students are encouraged to find more information on their respective social media campaign platforms.

Voting opens on Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 9 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. Feb. 13th.

Stations will be located in the Library, Plex, SUB and Dewies, as well as online.

WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NEWS

Liberal education: A great strategic advantage in the business world JEAN-PHILLIPE ALLEN VP Finance

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or some, the business world is a racetrack where only the strongest come out on top, and we all know the advantages of a focused business strategy.

However, I personally believe that this approach isn’t relevant in our globalized economy.

Over Christmas break, I went home and had the opportunity to meet up with some CEGEP friends. We are all of different backgrounds and are studying in a variety of programs, from anthropology to accounting. At some point we started to discuss politics and our assessment of the current provincial government. I quickly noticed how our opinions and analysis of various decisions and pro-

grams were influence by our different fields study. Even if we drew similar conclusions, the processes behind reaching these conclusions were far from similar.

This discussion made me think about Bishop’s: since I first arrived in September 2013, I have been able to meet a wide variety of students who are different not only culturally, but also in their vision of the world and values. I strongly believe an environment such as that of Bishop’s University creates smart, wellrounded, high achieving professionals.

As business students at Bishop’s we not only have great cross-program socialization opportunities, we also have numerous opportunities to get involved within the community. These opportunities are not exclusively business oriented, enhancing the richness of the experience;

thus preparing us to work in environments full of employees from different backgrounds and trades.

In terms of short-term objective and competitive advantages, I’ve seen the great results created by a very narrow focus. It is a bit like the blinders put on a racehorse in order to allow it to only look forward and focus on the finish line.

However the current markets, which are highly competitive and globally integrated, require a greater understanding of the big picture. The global vision of our future CEOs will determine whether a company succeeds or fails. Today, blinders won’t get us to first place; business isn’t a racetrack anymore. We are now playing simultaneously a thousand games of chess against a thousand different opponents.

As business majors educated in an open environment, such as that of Bishops, we not only have a greater sense of the surrounding environment, we also have a wider range of knowledge allowing us to innovate with ideas coming from a much larger spectrum. Only last week, I was discussing with my roommate how he innovates and find ideas when he’s writing poems and other creative texts. I was then able to use a similar technique in order to resolve and analyse cases.

This ability to learn from other programs is why I first came to Bishop’s; it is also why I believe in our school’s educational model. I hope that together as leaders of tomorrow we will be able to creatively reinvent this country’s economy towards a more sustainable growth.

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OPINION

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Health Canada Anti-Pot Ads Politicization of health information ASHA-MARIA BOST Opinion Editor

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moke flows through tubes labelled with the harmful effects of marijuana, then the camera pans out to show a smoke-filled plastic brain. This was the layout of a new Health Canada television ad targeted at the parents of teenagers; the advertisement documented the health effects of smoking marijuana on a teenagers developing brain. YouTubers left sarcastic comments on the video criticising the advertisement as fear mongering and propaganda.

Many YouTubers see the advertisement as a blatant attack on Justin Trudeau, as Trudeau’s pro-legalisation stance does not sit well with the Conservatives. The Conservatives are worried that legalization will increase marijuana use and have harmful effects on the long-term health of the teenagers.

Trudeau wants to legalize marijuana but put taxes and restrictions in place to manage the use of the drug.

The sentiment of the ads as political endorsement against medical marijuana was echoed by a variety of health organizations. These organizations, such as the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), were asked by Health Canada to be on board with their anti-drug campaign, offer medical advice, and allow their organizational logo to be displayed on the ad. CMA declined to endorse the advertisements because the issue is becoming politicized and thus is not something medical institutions should endorse, as their function is to remain neutral and present medical facts without giving political support.

These organizations are not saying that there are no health effects from smoking marijuana, rather that the topic has been overly politicized to the point where it is difficult to tell which med-

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ear, Sam, How can someone manage their gender presentation with society’s expectations?

At some point you will realize that society’s expectations are just society’s expectations, and they truly have no value to you. We all grow up and are taught to follow gender roles and be affected by how people see us; we are led to believe that the result of how people see us can shape our futures.

I am here to tell you that for the most part you do not have to follow these ideals anymore. You are an adult and

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Still from the Health Canada anti-pot ad.

ical advice to listen to. According to the World Health Organization, marijuana is a drug that can alter mental states, impair motor skills, working memory, and echoes some of the harmful effects on respiratory systems as smoking does.

Additionally, one of the advertisements claims by Health Canada may not have been based on sound science, as it seems to argue that marijuana lowers IQ, a claim that has been contested by various studies, especially since it is impossible to determine a causal relationship between marijuana and IQ. If legalizing recreational marijuana use has the same affect on the economy and policing that legalization in Colorado has, legalization might bring

a positive influx of tax revenue to the government. Legalization of marijuana in Colorado has given the state US$60 million in tax revenue and increased tourism in the area. However, because legalization is not recognized on a federal level, businesses are having trouble banking and can be prosecuted by the federal government for distributing the marijuana. Additionally, marijuana use hasn’t been seen to increase in teenagers after legalization in Colorado, but these are just preliminary findings and we will have to see the affect legalization has over the long-term.

I believe that the choice to use marijuana should be made by consumers.

Citizens have a right to decide whether

or not marijuana use is in their best interests. Advertisements from national organizations such as Health Canada should show both risks and benefits, such as the applications of cannabinoids in treating certain diseases, in order to truly describe the nuances related to drug use instead of just fear mongering in order to support a political party.

Perhaps waiting until after elections to spread these advertisements is a good solution. Canadians should be able to choose which candidate they want to support in the upcoming federal elections without health advertisements that are overly politicized.

your own person. You are the only one who should care how you perceive yourself. In other words, other people’s perception of you should not shape you into another being.

That being said, if you decide that challenging those expectations is right for you, make sure you feel comfortable doing it. I personally do not allow society’s expectations to change my gender presentation. I am a male in my 20s, yet you will find me in class knitting or at a sports bar yelling at a referee’s missed call for an obvious penalty. I’ll drink tea and enjoy watching Drop Dead Diva, but challenge anyone on Bruce Willis movie trivia and chest bump you after a game

of foosball.

I do not present my gender in the way society expects and my gender is something that defines me but does not stop me from loving who I love or doing the activities that I love. There are no strict categories or rules of how you should present your gender identity and feeling safe and happy in your own skin is what you should strive for.

These expectations that society have forced into our minds allow us to accept “norms” that many people do not fit but these norms really are an illusion that you may escape from whenever you want to. One might say that we are living in a heteronormative society in which

heterosexual identities are seen as desired. With the fight for change of the LGBTQ+ movement we are trying to remove ourselves from this ignorant ideal that really pushes society’s expectations on each and every one of us. In short, your gender presentation is yours to decide and yours to love regardless of how much society wants to pigeonhole you.

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Drug Use on Campus ANONYMOUS

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erhaps the most frequent refrain I heard during my first year at Bishop’s was this: “Don’t worry. It’s not addictive. Just be smart about it.”

Unfortunately, the recreational drug use present in campus culture leaves little to be smart about.

Drug use (and abuse) is rampant on campus. On any given night, be it at the Lion, Mullie’s, or the Gait, there are people high on an illicit substance.

Besides binge-drinking, from what I have observed through witnessing the partying lifestyle at Bishop’s, Bishop’s students engage in MDMA, cocaine,

shrooms, acid, LSD, and, of course, copious marijuana use. In addition to illegal substances, the resale of ADHD and ADD pharmaceuticals as study aids and stimulants also occurs. Most importantly, most if not all of these substances are used in conjunction with alcohol, and typically, users will mix substances.

The culture of recreational drug use is perhaps the most disturbing aspect of life at Bishop’s. Cocaine is handed out like party favours; our generation’s dependence on technology has revolutionized drug dealing. Your preferred illicit substance is now only a text away.

Additionally, Bishop’s students seem

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relatively ambivalent towards the negative effects street drugs can cause, both physically and mentally. Although most, if not all, students are aware of potential dangers of drug use, the general attitude is “moderation is key”, even with lines of cocaine. Most students prefer to not discuss the long-term ramifications of their drug and alcohol use, opting instead for a devil-may-care attitude. MDMA, one of the drugs used on campus, has many potentially devastating consequences; common side effects of MDMA include long-term anxiety and depression. Cocaine is known to cause sudden heart attacks in users because of it constricts the

arteries that go to the heart. However, it appears these facts do little to deter drug abuse on the Bishop’s campus.

Despite the rampant drug abuse, students at Bishop’s are adept at learning their limits; binge drinking responsibly, while effectively an oxymoron, is indeed a fact of life here at Bishop’s. University is about education. And, ultimately, education includes experiencing new things, and learning your own limits, which no one else can teach you. One can only hope the habits Bishop’s students pick up through this binge drinking culture will not follow them outside of Lennoxville.

The most interesting astronaut I’ve met yet NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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n Jan. 27 I attended my first Donald Lecture, and it was awesome. For the previous speakers that interested me, I had class, so I was glad to be able to attend for Col. Hadfield’s lecture.

I was fortunate enough to have a seat in Centennial Theatre to watch Hadfield speak, thought the mere fact that the Gait and a livestream on the Internet were needed says a lot about how many people were looking forward to hearing Hadfield speak about his time as an astronaut.

I was an avid viewer of Hadfield’s YouTube videos and began following him on Twitter not long after I started watching the videos. None of that could have prepared me for how funny Hadfield is, how inspiring he can be, or how well he expresses his unique point of view of life on Earth.

I only decided to go to the lecture in the hopes of hearing something that would interest my best friend, who is a space enthusiast but Photograph from Chris Hadfield’s Donald Lecture. could not attend the lecture.

My expectations were low: I thought that after meeting three astronauts and hearing a speech from one of those three, a fourth would be excessive and his speech wouldn’t be much better; I was wrong.

My favourite part of his speech, apart from most of the audience cheering when he said he would watch the Leafs lose while on the ISS, was his explanation of how he used his childhood dream of going to the Moon to set goals and make decisions throughout his life, all the while not expecting to ever get to the Moon. I had never before thought of setting goals in that manner, most of my goals go no further than three years out and are not nearly as lofty.

However, Hadfield also made me think about death, namely the danger astronauts put themselves in in training and in flight. While his comments tended to be

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light hearted, the majority of people don’t think about how dangerous an astronaut’s job is, both from all the things that can kill them in training, in the rockets, and on the space stations and from the long-term effects loss of bone density and radiation exposure can have on an astronaut’s health.

Hadfield’s stories were delightful, he is an engaging speaker, and is easily my favourite of the astronauts I’ve met, though admittedly I am now old enough to appreciate meeting and astronaut and he wasn’t giving a physics lecture.

While Centennial Theatre and Forman Art Gallery are no Johnson Space Center, they will remain as the places I hold the best memories of meeting an astronaut.

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I am not a meninist Maybe you shouldn’t be either ASHA-MARIA BOST Contributor

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eninism is basically an anti-feminist movement that, according to BBC News, aims to describe “the difficulties that men face in the 21st century”.

Six hundred tee shirts emblazoned with #MENINIST have been bought from TeeSpring, highlighting the scope of the movement. Having a place to describe the realities of being a man in this day and age is fine, but meninism crosses the line as it does not aim to fix the problems men face, but instead wants to criticize and lampoon the work of the feminist movement.

The idea for meninism came from a parody Twitter account that posts misogynistic and racist tweets. Now men, and some women, have taken this parody account and created a movement that they say “argues for gender equality” but really is just a crusade against feminism and #yesallwomen—which started to describe the universal experiences of sexism and violence that women face after Elliot Rogers shooting rampage in California that was motivated by his hatred towards women.

There are many issues pertaining to men that should be addressed by a movement such as meninism or by Men’s Rights Activists: male rape, male

eating disorders, prison populations and the potentially toxic manifestations of masculinity. Some men are oppressed by homophobia, transphobia, racism, and ableism; there is a place in society for men these men to congregate together, share their experiences and advocate for a better future.

Spaces made for men should advocate for making men’s lives better instead of trying to silence feminist movements or decrease the rights of women. These issues stem from the systems of power and social organizations that categorize people and, based on these categories, affords some more rights and social privileges than others. These systems of power act on both men and women: women are told that they are weak while men are told that they have to be strong, causing systematic discrimination and violence against women and problems such as male rape and unhealthy body expectations.

I am not saying that feminism is a movement that should not be subjected to criticism, as criticism is what allows us to recognize the ways in which we are privileged which progresses activism.

However meninists are ignorant about the goals of feminism, thinking that it is only advocating for better rights for women. Feminism is about advocating for all people who are oppressed or

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disadvantaged by systems of power, not only women. Feminism is about equality; people should think long and hard about supporting meninism. Meninism solely exists to devalue the crucial work of feminists instead of truly taking steps

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towards changing the issues that men face. Women have been working for centuries trying to get their voices and accomplishments recognized and we are not going to stop anytime soon.

The war in Syria has gone too far NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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he war in Syria started during the Arab Spring in 2011; four years later little has been done to end the war or ease the immense human suffering of the Syrian people. The Assad regime may no longer have chemical weapons, but terrorist organizations have begun to take over the state. Drone strikes are being used to target Daesh (also known as IS or ISIS), but the group has been changing their tactics, by staying in the open less, as to be more difficult to detect. The strikes still affect civilians, causing tens of thousands to be displaced and or left with out clean water or electricity. Additionally, it was recently discovered that some humanitarian aid, namely food, has Daesh insignia’s on it, suggesting a misappropriation of humanitarian aid.

In peacekeeping, one often speaks of intervening in a timely manner; unfortunately the time to intervene effectively has long passed. However, something more must still be done as the Syrian government has proved itself both unwilling and incapable of protecting the human rights of its citizens as it partakes in or does nothing to prevent torture of detainees, executions, and attacks on civilians with indiscriminate weapons

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Group of Syrian refugees living in a refugee camp in Lebanon.

(such as incendiary bombs).

Generally, when this occurs a state’s sovereignty is considered to be void, and international missions can enter the country to build and enforce peace without permission of the host government. However, some members of the U.N. Security council have, over the past four years, proven unwilling to allow for interference through a U.N. mission due

to their own economic interests in the region, including billions of dollars in weapons sales to the Assad regime.

While a ground-force intervention is unlikely to happen, and would likely have a high casualty rate if it did occur, it may be the most effective way to manage or end the crisis in Syria at this point, as drone strikes are not proving to be particularly effective, largely as they are

mainly concentrated on Daesh’s presence in Iraq as Syria has not given permission for an action within it’s borders, and have bred anger against the West in Syrian insurgents and civilians alike.

However, threats to Syria come not only from Daesh, but also continued insurgency by its citizens and retaliatory strikes by the government.

Millions of Syrians have been displaced in the past four years and the influx of refugees creates great pressure on and tension within host governments and their citizens. Refugees in these countries have generally been unable to find jobs, or have taken jobs traditionally held by those countries’ citizens, creating resentment, a higher unemployment rate and a perception that the refugees are a burden on society.

As this occurs the U.N. and EU are encouraging countries to accept still more Syrian refugees instead of working to make Syria a place people don’t feel the need to leave in order to be safe.

The international community must take greater action on the crisis to control the chaos and return hope and safety to the Syrian people.

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The Stereotypes of TLC Perpetuation of Otherness TARYN BUSKARD Contributor

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he Learning Channel (TLC) is a channel devoted to bringing its viewers closer to obscure or different lifestyles.

However, in doing so the channel often creates an even larger gap between what is normal and what is seen as different.

For example, the channel likes to place a particular focus on large families. But it is a well-known fact that fertility drugs often result in multiple births. Yet, the show Kate Plus 8 creates the idea that having larger families is strange. While having multiple children creates a different family dynamicm as proven by other TLC shows such as 19 Kids and Counting, their lifestyles are not so different from the lifestyles of other people.

Then there is the strong focus on Little People. The Little Couple, Little People Big World, and now Our Little Family use the stature of these people as a means to obtain viewers. These shows try to tell us that Little People are just as capable human beings as everyone else; this is a fact that should already be widely accepted. This accentuation on otherness further distances viewers from the humanity of these people.

However, perhaps the most persistent means of creating otherness is the strong focus on style and body type. In the past, TLC has hosted style intervention shows, such as What Not to Wear, that seem to think that by changing how someone looks they are providing some great deed to society. Yet all these shows tell us is that the negative attitudes that the participants receive are the fault of

Wedding photo from My Big Fat Gypsy Life a show that stereotypes the Romani people.

that person’s choice of dress, and not those who judge them on their appearance.

Lately the trend has shifted to shows that focus on body type more than appearance. Shows such as My 600 Pound Life and My Big Fat Fabulous Life commodify being overweight. This does two things: first it focuses on weight as otherness, as if it should change how a person lives their life or how they view themselves; second it makes fat shaming seem more acceptable as it perpetuates an idea of these people as something to

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gawk at, people who are undeserving of affection.

TLC displays subcultures as though they are the actuality of those cultures.

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding is not insight into the life of Romanians or Gypsies.

While the show is vastly entertaining, it is not an intelligent means of bringing viewers closer to a sub-culture. Instead these shows solidify Gypsydom to a singular culture and stereotype this culture for entertainment.

TLC likes to dehumanize people in comparatively unique situations. It also

makes situations that are not terribly different or unique seem more trying than they are. Equally, it trivializes actual disability and actual health issues that do hold people back. It also creates a sense of otherness about lifestyles that actually aren’t that strange while perpetuating this as bringing people closer to difference. Weight, sex, lifestyle and disability are not entertainment they are merely parts of the everyday lives of people.

This can lead to the disease spreading within the non-immune the population if a child is infected.

The core misunderstanding seems to be over what the intentions of scientists and science as a whole is. Many people see scientists as authority figures, and so naturally assume they can’t be trusted or are pushing an agenda. But a scientist’s only natural agenda is to advance progress, discovery and truth. This discussion can get far more complicated when external funding from companies becomes involved, but even then the process of science is generally pretty good at weeding out such bias.

The most baffling and soul-crushing instance of this misunderstanding in recent memory was the U.S. House decision that scientist board members whose research had been peer-reviewed could not provide opinions on their research, even though this is their field, of expertise to the Environmental Protection Agency. More horrifying is that companies with expressed financial in-

terest in fossil fuels have no such restrictions, and this was all done in the name of “transparency”. Just like the issue of vaccines, this is another instance of a vocal or powerful minority ignoring science to public detriment.

As the recent vaccination controversy demonstrates democracy, although providing essential rights, does not seem to force upon us the necessary sense of responsibility to each other that it should.

You should be allowed to believe and do what you wish, so long as others aren’t being hurt by your actions. In a democracy however, this apparently pervasive belief that reality is subjective means absurd personal doctrine can have a direct and potentially devastating effect on the health others. Different perspectives are encouraged and needed, but when decisions have to be made personal opinions should be put aside and instead you should do what is supported by scientific evidence, or you risk inviting disaster on those around you.

The Restrictions of Democracy Our responsibility for public health TYLER KOLODY Opinion Writer

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f you’ve read many of my other articles, you’ll probably have noticed I have very vocal views on science, politics, and how the two interact. However, the recent measles outbreaks in the U.S. and Toronto have caused me to reanalyze how science and democracy interact, and wonder just how much longer we can allow citizens to ignore scientific data in the name of free choice.

Recently Croatia upheld a law making vaccinations mandatory for children who are eligible to receive them. Some might see this as government overstep, and such laws should always be treated with caution and careful consideration, but I believe requiring mandatory vaccination against deadly diseases is absolutely the right thing to do. No one is trying to defend the rights of parents to arm their kids with knives or guns when they go to school; that would be ridiculous.

Yet when it’s a biological weapon in the

form of a preventable disease, it somehow this becomes grounds for debate.

Defending against disease is and always has been a public health problem, but with the dawn of vaccines some have decided that preventing disease is a matter of personal choice.

If this was a scientifically contentious issue, with strong evidence of potentially dangerous side effects, you might have some grounds to make the choice your own. But it isn’t a contentious issue in the least. Every new vaccine or treatment undergoes rigorous trials; by the time it reaches the public the benefits outweigh the costs by a truly baffling degree. Currently only Ontario and New Brunswick require mandatory vaccinations for school aged children, but parents can argue that they should be exempt from the regulations on religious grounds. Without mandatory vaccinations the number of students receiving a vaccine, such as the one used to prevent measles, is not high enough to ensure herd immunity within the population.

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Health and Wellness Starts in the Mind ALISON PETROVICH Features Editor

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ental wellness is frequently underestimated when considering one’s health, as many place more importance on physical well-being. The mental health services provided at Bishop’s University are promoting the importance of taking care of one’s mind and body and encouraging students to seek help for any problem, big or small. Dr. Jackie Bailey, Dean of Students at Bishop’s University, explains “exercising is good for you; eating well is good for you; going to see a massage therapist is good for you, and counselling should also be a part of your wellness practice in the same way”.

Located on the second floor of the Student Union building, the team of experts offering support to students is varied

and non-judgemental. There are several counselling options available to students on campus including career counselling, psychological counselling, and non-denominational religious counselling.

Mental Health and Wellness Week works to de-stigmatize mental illness and the act of going to see a counsellor. Dr. Bailey explains that “a mental illness will fester just like a physical illness will, and it should not be left untreated”. People should not wait for a crisis to seek help when struggling with mental health. Like when taking care of one’s physical health, it is best to treat it as soon as symptoms arise in order to avoid the development of a more serious illness.

Over the past two years, over 50 people have been trained across student

services in mental health first aid, allowing them to detect warning signs and to point students in the right direction for getting the help they need. The mental health first aid training is a certified program offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

The Residence Life Team has also received training related to mental health, with a focus on depression and anxiety, two common issues among students.

This helps them to offer support and direct students to the mental health services.

In the future, the mental health services would like to make the mental health first aid training a part of the standard orientation for all employees at Bishop’s University.

There is only about a one week wait

to make an appointment with counsellors at Bishop’s University. Most mental health services at other universities and in communities require waits of up to several months at a time. The counsellors at Bishop’s acknowledge that many issues for students are passing, due to the cycle of semesters and exams, making it important to keep a short wait time for appointments.

For more information about taking care of your mental health, attend Dr. Ronna Jevne’s lecture Emotional Fitness: The practice of navigating your emotional life, on Friday, February 13th, at 3:30pm in Cleghorn room.

To make an appointment with a counsellor go to room 214 on the second floor of the Student Union Building.

9 Mental Health Myths and Facts to End the Stigma ALISON PETROVICH Features Editor

Myth: Mental illness is rare.

Fact: 1/5 Canadians are affected by mental illness at some point in their lives.

Myth: Depression isn’t serious, and it’s easy to get over it.

Fact: Suicide rates double that of homicide rates in America, making it the 10th leading cause of death. Depression can be a deadly disease and it should always be taken seriously.

Myth: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous.

Fact: People suffering from mental illness commit only 3-5% of all violent acts against others; people with mental illness are in more danger of harming themselves or being harmed by others than they are of harming someone else.

Myth: Counselling is only for people who have a diagnosed mental illness.

Fact: Anyone can see a counsellor for any number of reasons. A counsellor can help people through difficult times such as choosing one’s career, after a break-up, or when studying for stressful exams. Dealing with small issues when they first arise can help prevent the development of bigger mental health concerns.

Myth: Mental illness is a sign of weakness.

Fact: It takes strength and courage to seek help and to be open about one’s mental health challenges. Mental illness can be caused by factors such as genetic, biological, social, and environmental influences, but not by any type of character flaw.

Myth: People with mental illness will never get better.

Fact: When treated properly, mental illness can be cured or managed, allowing for productive and fulfilling lives.

Myth: Children cannot be affected by mental illness; their emotional issues are just part of growing up.

Fact: Mental illness can arise in people of any age, and should not be disregarded as part of growing up.

Myth: People with mental health challenges cannot handle having a job or going to school.

Fact: People with mental illness can be equally productive as other employees or students. Employers who hire people with mental health difficulties often report that they perform equal to or better than other employees when it comes to attendance, punctuality, motivation, and overall good work.

Myth: There is nothing I can do to help people with mental illness.

Fact: Everyone can help people with mental illness by ending the stigma against it. Taking care of one’s physical health by exercising and eating healthy is something everyone should do and be proud of. Taking care of one’s mental health is also something that should be done with pride. If someone breaks their arm, most people would be happy to talk about the difficulties they are facing and to help them out. If people reacted with that same kindness and understanding when someone is struggling with their mental health, it would be easier to talk about it and get help. Having supportive friends and family is a helpful tool for recovery from both physical and mental illness.

Mental Health and Wellness Week 2015 Schedule.

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Seven Soundtrack Sound-Off TABITHA BRASSO-ERNST Contributor

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ith the Academy Awards coming up on Feb. 22, I thought it highly appropriate to share my absolute favourite movie soundtracks. To be completely honest, I found it quite difficult to even place these albums in a particular order, because they all bring such beauty and quality to the table.

nominations, has a number of seriously catchy tunes. The haunting “Go to Sleep Little Baby” features bewitching harmonies that blend together perfectly.

pletely magnetic. I find myself becoming hypnotized by the repetitive interludes.

Composer Thomas Newman truly outshone himself with these creations.

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7.) This Is Spinal Tap (1984) A spoof on the typical rock star lifestyle of the 80’s, this documentary-style satire never fails to make me laugh.

Notable songs include “Cups and Cakes” and “Stonehenge”.

5.) The Great Gatsby (2013) When I first heard that this soundtrack was going to be produced by Jay-Z, I was excited and a little confused. I was curious to see how they would incorporate modern beats and rap into the 1920’s setting, and I was certainly not disappointed. The soundtrack added more of a sense of depth to the movie, and I often listen to this soundtrack.

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3.) Little Women (1994) I can safely say that this movie is and will always be my favourite. Starring big names such as Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst, and Christian Bale, this film is the definition of charm, passion, and family values. Thomas Newman composed the soundtrack for this movie as well, so it is no surprise that it is high up on my list.

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6.) O Brother Where Art Thou (2000) This film, which earned two Oscar

Purity Ring Announces Tour KATHARINE MCKENNEY Ar ts Editor

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urity Ring, a Canadian electronic music group, has just announced a 45-date world tour that coincides with their newest album: another eternity, which is set to be released Mar. 3 by Last Gang Records. The tour headlines the group’s biggest venues to date, including several in New York City; Canadian tour dates begin in June. The group has scheduled shows in Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver; more dates are to be released soon. Another eternity is available for pre-order on iTunes and the Last Gang Shop. Additionally, the video for Purity Ring’s new song, “Push Pull”, can be viewed on YouTube. For more information, visit www. purityringthing.com.

4.) American Beauty (1999) One of my top 5 favourite films of all time, the music that accompanies each scene is both breathtaking and com-

this movie: I was 9 years old, and a group of us went to the theatre for my friend’s birthday party. The majority of us had already read the books, so we were extremely excited to see our beloved characters on the big screen. I remember being enamoured by the music in this film, which added to the magical and mischievous tone of the world of Harry Potter. “Hedwig’s Theme” is now considered to be one of the most iconic of the films.

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2.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) I remember the first time I watched

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1.) Moulin Rouge (2001) This is a soundtrack I can confidently say I will never grow tired of, because it is so diverse and full of life. The cover of “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Maya, and Lil’ Kim features highly impressive pipes by music powerhouses. Both Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman’s voices, who star in the film, are highlighted in a few of the soundtrack’s most emotional songs, and it is very hard for me not to tear up throughout this movie.

Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2015 Lookbook SAMANTHA POLLEY Contributor

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nlike any other Lookbook presented by Rag & Bone, the highly street-style oriented Fall/ Winter line is captured in a stop motion dance-off video to display the notion anchored in urban armour. Rag & Bone exhibits notable dancers, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lil Buck to allow the clothing to be displayed in an aesthetically fluid movement. The line is heavily layered and flooded with dark tones: black, navy and grey, with notes of ivory, rust and sage. Similar to previous lines, there is a heavy utilization of diverse materials such as knits that are constructed as wovens and vice versa. In diversifying their materials, a more indepth layering complex is posed.

Moreover, the line makes ample use of rubber-coated linen and melton coats and shearling hooded jackets, in addition to newly construction-free felted wool blanket

coats and varying styles of hoodies. The accessories stretch as far as aesthetically pleasing ‘snoods’, and oversized wool scarfs. The traditional cuts of their clothes are diversified in stretching the hemlines and extending necklines to new heights and loosening up the traditionally tailored pant. The video is presented in order to implement their urban armour ideal and apply it to underground street dancers to cohesively bring their ready-wear line to life. In addition of bring the attention towards the dancers, artist Rossz Csillag Alatt Született’s music seamlessly flows with the line in its totality.

For more information on the line and the video itself, visit www. rag-bone.com

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Rag & Bone Spring Ready-Wear Line.

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Poetry Spotlight The Campus Poetry Spotlight is comprised of student-submitted poetry and short prose to highlight the talent here at Bishop’s. To be featured in the Poetry Spotlight, email submissions of 500 words or less to thecampus.ac@gmail.com.

The Beach of Flesh OLIVER RIND Contributor

Before me lay the beach of flesh; Of old and young beside the tide, However long must they all bide?

Like the Angler’s catch, they stood enmeshed.

And out before me appeared a boat, Manned by one and by single oar, He rowed a stroke, in his blackened coat, Where ere long, he’d reach the shore.

The lightening forked as the tongue of the serpent; With the hiss of the waves, my fear grew evermore fervent.

Finally came ashore his craft, Where he raised the oar’s shaft.

Morris House Reading Series to Host Award-Winning Author ALISON PETROVICH Features Editor

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est-selling novelist and translator, Claire Holden Rothman, will be presenting her work and meeting with an audience on Friday, Feb. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the Bishop’s University bookstore.

Students may already be familiar with Rothman, as she is leading this year’s creative writing seminar course, in which students are practicing their writing with her help and guidance. Rothman’s skill and experience with her craft will surely leave an indelible impression on her pupils.

Rothman is the author of two story collections and a best-selling novel, The Heart Specialist, long-listed for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize and published in six countries. Her translation of the first French Canadian novel, L’influence d’un livre (The Influence of a Book) by Philippe-Ignace-François Aubert de Gaspé, won the John Glassco Translation Prize.

Her latest novel, My October, which takes place in Montreal during the October Crisis in 1970, was long-listed for the Giller Prize and short-listed for the Governor-General’s Award.

My October deals with themes of language, politics, family, and community. It is a must-read for everyone, but is especially enjoyable for those familiar with the Montreal area in which it is set.

So said he, “Ye, the damned, bound yonside Styx, To await the judgment from the Three.

Climb aboard this vessel now, and pay the final fee.”

And climbed they did, with the dread that grim fear inflicts.

Six Novels to Read during Mental Health and Wellness Week KATHARINE MCKENNEY Ar ts Editor

1.) FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON by Daniel Keyes Touching memoirs written by a human test subject in a hypothetical future where a surgery can exponentially increase intelligence.

The science-fiction novel, which has been widely praised, deals with the treatment of the mentally disabled and the nature of society.

2.) THE BELL JAR by Sylvia Plath A classic novel written by a veritable master of poetry, The Bell Jar follows Plath’s journey through her first bouts of depression in young adulthood, during which she was considered hugely promising as an intelligent professional. Witty and morbid, the novel is poetic and heartbreaking.

3.) IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY by Ned Vizzini An ambitious New York teenager finds himself checked into a mental health facility after a suicide attempt. Vizzini portrays the realities of modern adolescence in a witty commentary on the pressures on today’s youth.

4.) WINTERGIRLS by Laurie Halse Andersen Poetic, dark and heartbreaking, Wintergirls deals with anorexia up-close and personal.

Anorexia is not dealt with as frequently as depression or anxiety in young adult fiction; Laurie Halse Andersen’s take on anorexia is all at once harrowing and eye-opening.

5.) THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chbosky Most reviewers on Goodreads describe Chbosky’s quirky and light-hearted main character Charlie as ‘neuroatypical’. Neuroatypical covers a wide-range of mental disorders, from autism to depression; although Chbosky never says explicitly what exactly Charlie suffers from, the character’s quirks are both endearing and relatable, no matter what background you come from.

6.) THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME by Mark Haddon Written from the perspective of a ten-yearold boy on the autism spectrum as he tries to unravel a neighbourhood mystery, Mark Haddon writes from his experience with autistic children, adding a dimension of realism to his writing.

Popping Our Cork DAVID EDMOND, CLASS OF ‘66 Contributor

Like a bottle of champagne Filled to the brim When shaken or disturbed The cork can fly, The contents exploding outwards.

That describes many of us.

Daily stresses from the pressures of life Build up within our structure But it only takes one too many For that structure to fall apart.

What erupts from the fracture, Are the ills and frustration, Built over time but never resolved.

We have reached the point in time That what was held in is now in the open.

The feelings we had Are now known to all.

The grudges we harboured Are out in the light and The process of healing has begun.

Professionals abound to pick up the pieces, And to help in the reconstruction process.

The contents are collected and analysed With an aim to modify or discard.

It was painfully obvious that what was within Was much too destructive to remain bottled up.

When the good and the chaff Had finally been sorted Then our thoughts and mind Could once again be resurrected.

It is sad but true That our mind and our body need cleansing at times.

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Polar Bears Enjoying Successful Year Training to Win as Host Tournament in March Inches Closer MIKE STANLEY Spor ts Writer

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ishop’s University students are never afraid to show their affection and allegiance to the school’s sports teams. We can often students talking about their purple pride and see them embody the spirit of being Gaiters. However there is a sports team on campus whose name most students might not be as familiar with: the Polar Bears. The Polar Bears is the Women’s hockey team, which boasts a near 100-year history at Bishop’s University.

The 2014-2015 campaign has been a different compared to years past, asthey’ve acquired two former Gaiters football players, Nick Veilleux and Harrison Maloney, for coaches. So far the new coaching staff has helped the girls have PHOTO COURTESY JESS KIPPING more structured and efficient practices, BU Polar Bears are enjoying a productive season under rookie Head Coaches Nick Veiullex and Haras well as provide great dryland train- rison Maloney. ing. With the help of manager Maryse Richard, the team has been able to play a weekly contest on Sundays at the W.B. assurance that they can compete. duties from my Captain, so this helped Scott Arena and attend a tournament at When Captain Jess Kipping was asked me to know the boundaries and responThetford Mines. her about her role as Captain she replied, sibilities as Head Captain this year. I The Polar Bears have played well so “Being voted Captain by my team- think as Captain you’re only as good as far this year, a loss in the quarterfinals mates this year was a huge honor. I think your support system and with that being of the Thetford Mines tournament to les it’s important to represent the proper said I couldn’t ask for better Assistants – Morrinnsss, the eventual overall winner, morals and values of the team. Being As- Acey Maves, Laura Lesco and Raphaelle was a disappointment, but also a re- sistant Captain last year, I learned the Martin. Together, we make decisions

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that are best for the team and encourage the girls to work their hardest. In a game like hockey, it’s important to recognize good work ethic but it’s also important to point out when mistakes have been made so we can correct them in the future. Overall, being Captain of this team is a lot of fun and I am so happy I had the opportunity to represent Bishop’s University on ice.”

Her outlook for the rest of the season was bright when she said, “At this point in the season, we only have 2.5 months left together so we are really trying to build on what we’ve been practicing all year and keep improving and keep winning games. We have our hearts set on winning our own tournament (March 27-29), so that is the ultimate goal right now. We’ll continue to work hard on and off the ice towards this goal. We intend on finishing our season together by entering a tournament in Kingston, Ont. from April 24 to 26 after school has finished. “ They might not have the team name Gaiters, but they do represent Bishop’s University and the purple. Be sure to check out their games in the new Sportsplex Arena on Sundays and support the hard work they put in. Here’s wishing the women’s hockey team the best of luck with the rest of the season!

How the NBA ruined the Slam Dunk Contest JARED PERLMUTTER Editor-in-Chief

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s part of the NBA’s annual All-Star Festivities, the Slam-Dunk contest has long been the highlight of the weekend for fans. It wasn’t too long ago that NBA greats like Michael Jordan, Julius Erving and Dominique Wilkins threw down dunks of undisputed grace and power. Something has changed.

It all started in 2000. Vince Carter, a young swingman for the upstart Toronto Raptors, had taken the league by storm. A former Tar Heel, Carter combined the athleticism of MJ with the showmanship of Nique, creating the ultimate dunker for the new-age NBA. But it was Carter’s propensity for making the spectacle look so simple that drove the dunk contest over the edge. With the assistance of cousin (and then Toronto Raptor) Tracy McGrady, Carter appeared to discover the formula for a perfect slam-dunk contest routine.

Vince had the same “it” factor that made MJ, Dr J and Nique the best dunkers of all time. The star power of these players propelled the dunk contest to its great heights in the 80s, 90’s and early 2000’s. After Vince though, the contest would simply never be the same.

This year’s dunk contest competitors are Zach LaVine, Giannis Antetokoumpo, Mason Plumlee and Victor Oladipo. While some of these players do offer some interesting potential for later in their NBA careers (notably Oladipo and the Greek Freak), this line-

up still lacks the “it” factor that makes the contest fun. In fact, since 2000 the dunk contest simply hasn’t had an AllStar caliber player compete.

The brunt of the criticism regarding the dunk contest has fallen, surprisingly, upon the shoulders of LeBron James. The greatest player currently in the NBA, and arguable its best athlete, it seems like LeBron is tailor-made for the dunk contest. He has however, up until now, declined all invitations to participate.

While the arguments regarding MJ and LeBron can seemingly go on forever, what remains the clear separating factor is MJ’s competitive edge. MJ’s refusal to lose in anything (dunk contest included) propelled him to compete against Dominique Wilkins in 1987, spawning what was, without question, the greatest dunk contest of all time.

And here we are today: the NBA’s biggest chance to showcase its incredible athletes remains stagnant. Until something compels the NBA’s elite to showPHOTO COURTESY NBA case their dunks on the biggest stage, Vince Carter during the 2001 Slam Dunk Contest where he single handedly put it is all but certain that the contest will Toronto basketball on the map. remain greatly disappointing.

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Martin Brodeur Retires and is Hired

by Blues Front Office

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Are Former Greats the New Standard for NHL Executives?

DYLAN KONECNY Spor ts Editor

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ley cups with three different teams, worked under Jacques Martin in Florida for a year, then moved onto the Toronto Maple Leafs as Special Assistant to GM Cliff Fletcher in 2008, was the GM of the Dallas Stars between 2009 until 2013, and is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes scouting team.

Brendan Shanahan, after a stint as the Chief Disciplinarian for the League (earning him the nickname “Sherriff Shanahan”), is now the President of Hockey Operations for the Leafs and recently fired Head Coach Randy Carlyle.

The recent abysmal performance of the Leafs in the last few weeks has the finger of blame moving towards GM Dave Nonis; Shanahan will have to again make a crucial decision for the Leafs organization in the coming weeks. Nonis was in his role before Shanahan arrived and was the GM of the team when it first made the playoffs after a 10-year absence, but with Shanahan in control it appears Nonis’ time may be up in Toronto.

Rob Blake is now in his second season serving as Assistant General Manager with the LA Kings. Working under GM Dean Lombardi, Rob Blake already has one Stanley Cup winning season under his belt and is learning from possibly the best management team in the game: Daryl Sutter and Lombardi.

Trevor Linden, although not a member of the famed 2002 team, was a member of the infamous 1998 team and, after a long NHL career with the Canucks, was hired on as President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks in 2014 and immediately fired Head Coach John Tortorella and hired on GM Jim Benning, a former teammate of his, who was serving as an assistant GM in Boston when Linden decided to bring him in.

hree Stanley Cups, two Olympic Gold Medals, the Calder Trophy, four Vezina trophies, and named to the All-star Game nine times over a 24-year career, Martin Brodeur is nearly guaranteed a spot in the Hall of Fame and will go down as one of the greatest NHL goalies of all time. Brodeur is the only goalie ever to reach the 600 win plateau, finishing his career with a total of 691, and the most ever career shutouts, 125.

There is no doubting Brodeur’s playing legacy after his the last 23 seasons with the New Jersey Devils; the writing was on the wall for Brodeur when, at the 2013 NHL Draft, the Devils traded to obtain goalie Corey Schneider from the Canucks. Brodeur and Schneider split time in the starting role with the team as Injuries began to plague Brodeur and the Devils made the decision not to resign their franchise goalie. After signing with the St. Louis Blues, who were in desperate need of a goalie after losing starter Brian Elliot to Injury, in Nov. 2014, Brodeur would appear in seven games, earning three wins, before deciding in January to retire from playing professional hockey.

The story doesn’t stop there for Brodeur, as he was immediately offered a position as a consultant in the front office for the Blues organization. Brodeur is just one of the many former players, and the eighth member of the 2002 Canadian Olympic Gold medal team, that are now in crucial positions within NHL organizations.

Steve Yzerman is the GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning and served as GM of the last two Canadian Olympic Gold Medal teams. Yzerman has been busy rebuilding the team in his mold and after making the decision to trade long time Lightning player Martin St. Louis to the Rangers for Ryan Callahan following reported disputes regarding the 2014 Olympic team, proving that this is his team.

The Colorado Avalanche have a unique situation: Joe Sakic is now Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, where he has the final decision on all matters regarding hockey personnel, and Patrick Roy serves as the Head Coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations, leaving former GM Greg Sherman as an assistant, where he serves mainly as an advisor to Roy and Sakic.

Sakic was the decision maker at the 2013 Draft that had the Avalanche picking Calder Trophy winner Nathan Mackinnon over #1 ranked defenseman Seth Jones. The Avalanche have plenty of young talent and are still in the race for Steve Yzerman. a playoff spot.

Joe Nieuwendyk, who won three Stan-

These former players turned executives all have varied degrees of success in their positions, but after long illustrious playing careers and countless awards, Stanley Cups, and Gold Medals it seems that the competitive fire won’t die and they are now competing against each other in a whole new frontier.

Joe Niewendyk.

Joe Sakic.

Brendan Shanahan.

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Martin Brodeur.

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Green Bay Packers Letroy Guion Arrested DYLAN KONECNY Spor ts Editor

This may be average for the NFL, but he could have just as easily killed the pizza delivery person by throwing one ragefuelled punch; pizza delivery guys aren’t training 24/7 to be modern gladiators.

Now Jackson faces up to 180 days in prison. I really hope that parking space was worth it.

We’re less than a week removed from the Super Bowl and the ink hasn’t dried on the Patriots championship and the NFL has three players arrested. The next event on the calendar is the combine followed by the draft and another one of the leading prospects already has a plethora of off the field issues. Don’t expect it to change anytime soon though because NFL games are still setting broadcast records and the revenue machine just keeps on trucking along. Consider this; one of the biggest stories of the Super Bowl this year was that the cost of 30 seconds of commercial airtime was $4.5 million (you don’t pay that much unless you’re guaranteed a very large audience: 114.4 million viewers to be exact). The NFL won’t really try to fix this problem until the broadcasters force them to and they wouldn’t dream of changing anything until TV ratings and Viewership goes down. So my guess is that this is just another one of the many stories that will appear in the News between now and next season unless enough people stop watching football.

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efensive Tackle Letroy Guion was in the prime of his life. At 27 years-old the football player was fresh off of his first season with the Green Bay Packers. Posting a modest 122 tackles and 8.5 sacks over a seven-year career (the first 6 with the Vikings in Minnesota), Guion, although not an NFL superstar, was a valuable player at the Nose Tackle position using his imposing 6’4 “, 315 pound frame. The Packers were able to benefit this past season from Guion after losing BJ Raji to a torn triceps muscle in the 2014 training camp; Guion made his impact for the team with a career high 3.5 sacks, 32 tackles, two forced fumbles and one batted pass. The future was looking positive for the seven-year veteran.

So what happened to change all of this? On Mar. 2 Guion was pulled over by police in Starke, Fla. shortly after 11 p.m. for failure to maintain a single lane, according to a press release from the department. The officer could smell marijuana after approaching Guion’s truck and a search of the vehicle uncovered two gallon size bags that contained 357 grams of marijuana, $190,028.81 and a semi-automatic firearm.

This is still hasn’t fully sunk in to my brain yet. Three hundred fifty-seven grams, a gun and over one hundred ninety thousand dollars in cash. Since possession of more than twenty grams of marijuana is a felony in Florida, and Guion was 330 grams over that limit, he could face up to five years in prison. Possession of a firearm while committing a felony that also carries a minimum sentence of ten years in prison if convicted.

Over the course of one evening Guion went from a player hoping to negotiate a new contract after a career season to trying to avoid spending the next 15

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The Packers Definsive tackle was caught with $1,902,000 in cash, 357 grams of marijuana and 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

years of his life in prison.

The NFL has undergone a lot this past year: the Ray Rice scandal, the Adrian Peterson Scandal, deflate-gate, the Jonathan Dwyer Scandal, the controversial calls in the playoffs, the Josh Gordon drug test, and Johnny Manziel checked himself into rehab. Commissioner Goodell and his team seem to be just finishing putting out one fire when another one begins to start.

The same day the Guion story broke, reports broke that two other players had been arrested. Joseph Randle for possession of marijuana and D’Qwell Jackson for assault. Jackson’s case of assault almost seems like something out of a bad TV sitcom. Jackson was arrested for the assault of a pizza delivery person after a dispute over a parking space. Jackson reportedly punched the 31 year-old in the face and then in the back of the head.

PHOTO COURTESY WESTON HODKIEWICZ / PRESS-GAZETTE MEDIA Jackson is 6’0”, 240 pounds, and benched Letroy Guiron celebrating a sack of Vikings QB Christian Ponder 19 reps at the NFL scouting combine. Back in October.

Southampton, the one true Cinderella JOËL SEMUJANGA Contributor

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or those accustomed to the English Premier League, or any soccer league in Europe, one truth remains; there is always a certain hierarchy in which the richest teams always seem to finish on top. It is quite the opposite of the NorthAmerican leagues’ Salary-cap system in which parity is the key. Thus, for the casual observer it is hard to quantify or explain how incredible this Southampton season has been so far.

To give a general idea of how astonishing Southampton’s season has been we have to start from last season: they had finished 8th overall (their best season since 2002-2003), had a promising new head coach, as well as a handful of

young talents coming up through their academy system. But, as is the case with smaller teams, all the richer teams came knocking for their top talent. Over the summer, Southampton lost their coach to the Tottenham Hotspur (who finished 6th); lost their 19 year-old Left-Back, Luke Shaw, for $50 million to Manchester United (who finished 7th); lost their best midfielder, Adam Lallana, best defender, Dejan Lovren, and their top striker, Rickie Lambert, to Liverpool (who finished 2nd) for a combined $79 million. They also lost another defender, Callum Chambers, to Arsenal (who finished 4th) for $25 million. If those losses weren’t enough, their top goal scorer from last season, Jay Rodriguez, tore his ACL during one of the last games of the season and has yet to play a game this

season. After all this activity and bad luck, Southampton now sits 4th in the standings, one point away from Manchester United in 3rd, and five from Manchester City in 2nd.

Southampton, even with their most recent loss to Swansea, have been absolutely scintillating this season. Their new coach, Dutch legend Ronald Koeman, was brought in this summer and given license to build this new team according to his vision. With his roughly $100 million budget he’s brought in players and his plan seems to be workin: goalkeeper Fraser Forster has the most clean sheets (shutouts) in the league with ten; striker Graziano Pellè has eight goals, good for 7th overall; and the team has allowed the fewest goals in the league with 17 GA in 23 games. Now, Southampton will

never be able to attract the top talents in the world, and they might get their best players taken away from them after every season, but the fact that we are more than halfway through the season and the team has won against Arsenal and Manchester United, the best defence in the league, makes it seem like they could be on the verge of an exceptional season.

At the start of the season many were predicting a 9-10th place finish for Southampton, no one even thought they could be on the verge of playing teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern Munich in a few months. Not bad for a team who was playing in the 3rd division in 2011.

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Gaiters teams return to Mitchell Gymnasium

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Men’s teams split home and home, while Women’s team still searching for first win MIKE STANLEY Spor ts Writer

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ast weekend the Gaiters’ basketball teams played another home-andhome matchup, this time versus the UQAM Citadins, where home court advantage seemed to be a major factor in dictating the game. The first game on Friday kicked off the re-opening weekend of the newly renovated John. H. Price Sportsplex. The Bishop’s University community was excited to get back to Mitchell Gymnasium and show the Citadins how loud our home court actually is.

The Lady Gaiters started off the night battling hard to try and match UQAM the whole time; however the score at halftime was 37-24 for the Citadins. Most of the game remained the same, but the slight lead taken in the first half seemed to make the difference for UQAM as they walked away with a 68-52 victory over the Gaiters. The purple and silver were lead in scoring by rookie Noemie HamelPetit with twelve points and sophomore Naomie Zitt-James with ten points. Team captain Danielle Lumley led the way defensively with 9 rebounds overall.

On the men’s side of things, it was a different story all together; the Gaiters took advantage of the home crowd and the electrifying energy to dominate UQAM 81-57. Mike Andrews was the man of the match as he recorded 23 points and 12 rebounds in front of a thunderous crowd. Majid Naji also added a double double by throwing down 15 points and 12 rebounds. In his usual form was Kyle Desmarais, who added 11 points to the mix.

Saturday’s games again favoured the home team as UQAM hosted the Gaiters in game two of the weekend’s matchup.

As usual the women’s basketball team played the first game of the day. The PHOTO COURTESY ANDREW DOBROWOLSKYJ UQAM Citadins showed a much different team than the previous night as Mike Andrews’ performance was key in the Gaiters Friday night Victory over the Citadins. they dominated the entire game, rarely allowing any points. Bishop’s commit- tire game. The third quarter proved to teams will play host to Concordia on ted 46 turnovers, while only scoring 28 be the difference maker as it marked the Friday night and McGill Saturday night. points, in a disastrous 67-28 loss. Jessica point in the game where UQAM took a The Ladies’ game starts at 6 p.m. folLubin and Queteline Celestin lead the bit of a lead after too many missed op- lowed by the Men’s at 8 p.m. in Mitchell way for UQAM in points scoring 14 and portunities for Bishop’s. The final score Gymnasium. With the end of the season was 71-64 for UQAM. Despite the loss, approaching these games will be crucial 13 points respectively.

The men’s game was fairly evenly Kyle Desmarais lead the team with 22 in determining the standings leading into the RSEQ Final Four Tournament in played as both the Gaiters and the Cita- points.

This weekend the Gaiter’s basketball March. dins went blow for blow almost the en-

BU Cheerleaders win Nationals DYLAN KONECNY Spor ts Editor

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t was a cold Friday evening in Lennoxville and the Gaiters’ basketball team was set to take on the UQAM Citadins in the grand opening of the new athletic complex at Bishop’s University. Mitchell Gymnasium was rowdy as ever; with the UQAM players unable to handle the noise and atmosphere the Gaiters would be spurred on to win 81-57. Helping to keep the lively atmosphere were the cheerleaders, who, in addition to cheering on the Gaiters’ basketball and football teams, compete in their own competitions.

The cheerleading team was founded in 2001 by a group of students who were passionate about cheer. Since then the team has grown to become a squad of 32 competitive team members and eight non-competitive members. A co-ed club, PHOTO COURTESY NATALIE MARGARET LAMBERT the team has three male members who are key to the team’s aerial stunts. Due BU Cheerleaders Celebrating thier Victory as Grand Champions at the Regional Championships. to the high risk involved with launching a person ten feet in the air to perform a mix of flips and spins, the team boasts a team. Their goal was realized when, ultimately bring home the title of Grand five positions that are integral to the on Jan. 31, the Bishop’s cheerleaders Champions. success of stunts. The flyer performs all competed in the regionals competiA lot of communication goes into orof the aerial maneuvers; the thee base tion with other RSEQ schools such as ganizing a team with so many members: positions help to lift and stabilize the UQAM, Université de Laval, Université the team has a coach to teach technical flyer, while also stabilizing each other; de Sherbrooke and the Université de skills, captains who act as mediators and the back position, the tallest person Montreal. You can raise a toast to these between the coach and the squad memin the base team, helps to stabilize and proud Gaiters; they stormed through bers, a finance executive who is responlift the flyer. the competition with their routine— sible for the teams finance and budgetFor the last few months the cheerlead- designed and choreographed by coach ing, and a spirit executive who teaches ing team has been practicing early in the Andrew Fowlis— which was executed the cheers for basketball and football mornings with the goal of competing as to the highest degree of perfection to games. The structure in place qualifies

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Co-captain Nadia Lewis with the Grand Champs Banner.

the team to compete in the provincial tournament that would see them compete against schools such as Western or McMaster.

Co-Captains of the team Nadia Lewis and Erica More were very proud of their teammates who have been working hard all year and was ecstatic to bring back a championship banner to Bishop’s.