The Campus May 27, 2015

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 70, No.14

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All you need to know on one hand-drawn map of “Lennoxvegas”! p. #8 PHOTO COURTESY SAMANTHA BURNS

The end of a boxing era, p. #12

Canada saw nearly 3,000 train derailments from 2009-2013, p. #4

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

Nicole Gauvreau

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Natasha Paikin & Ryan Millar

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Kristy Bockus

FEATURES EDITOR:

Asha-Maria Bost

ASSOCIATE AND NEWS EDITOR:

Philip Rich

ARTS EDITOR:

Katie Manners

OPINIONS EDITOR:

Sam Lazanis

SPORTS EDITOR:

Dan Gilbert

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Response to April 8th’s Budget Cut Article T

he Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is proud of the quality and diversity of its programs, fostering cultural and linguistic literacy that prepares students for life after BU, be it in graduate studies, a career, or another path. In addition, we are the only university that offers language programs at the Major level in the region, which honours and challenges us to meet the potential for growth, to be the centre for language study at the undergraduate level in the province. Certainly cuts to the programs threaten their continued success, as they do for programs across the university, province, and nation. I would like to see a recognition that prioritizing post-secondary education is a positive investment, and that the humanities - including languages - are an indispensable component to this education. Thanks to the extraordinary measures of the faculty in our department and their willingness to go beyond what is required of them we have been able to maintain program integrity in the face of shortages, but it is clear that a lack of resources does threaten to undermine these efforts.

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The Orange Wave 2.0

Alberta provincial elections yield NDP government NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n the last federal elections, Quebec was struck by the Orange Wave, electing a number of young NDP candidates to Parliament. On May 5, Alberta has elected an NDP provincial government, a shock to many given the province’s history as a Conservative stronghold and dependence of fossil fuels.

At the federal level, the Conservatives still have the majority of support in Alberta.

However, October’s federal elections may hold fewer seats for Alberta’s new NDP Premier Rachel Notley.

Conservatives compared to the current parliament.

An NDP provincial g ove r n m e n t cies and boards are stacked with large has also brought out hope in some donors to the Conservative party; he quarters: Canada could finally get on said they should be stacked with people track to meet environmental goals, who are actually getting the job done in high salaries at publicly funded agen- the best interest of taxpayers. cies could be reduced to far less astroWhen asked about new climate nomical levels, and education could re- change targets Canada has put forward, ceive more funding. despite being behind on the previous Part of the party’s campaign platform goals, incoming Alta. Premier Rachel was to extend the sunshine list, which Notley said the province will take an currently lists only those govern- active role in climate change. This has ment employees who make more that sparked uncertainty for those in the $102,100 a year, to include those work- ailing oil and natural gas sector that ing for government funded boards, has historically provided the bulk of Alagencies, and commissions. berta’s wealth.

Critics are calling for this examinaAlberta has long been the province tion to begin immediately, with a hope that lags furthest in meeting climate of reducing salaries, including Agri- goals, accounting for 36 per cent of culture Financial Services Corporation green house gas emissions with only President Brad Klak, who at $670,000 11 per cent of the population. At this a year earns more than triple the pre- point, no climate related plans have mier. been released, and it is unknown if Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has they exist at all. What is known is that called for the new government to end all funds previously marked for Carcronyism. At the moment, many agen- bon Capture and Storage, designed to

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curb carbon emissions, will be moved to funding public transit. Notley promised the province will stop lobbying for pipelines, including the Northern Gateway and Keystone XL. The incoming NDP government has pledged to increase money for social services, along with promising to freeze post-secondary tuition, reduce school fees, and devote $75 million to reduce class sizes. No budget has yet been crafted to put the promises into practice.

As the NDP was by no means expected to win the election, it stands to reason that they will tread carefully in the early months of their government, as they iron out policies that fit their party and the needs of Albertans.

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Principal Michael Goldbloom: the real MVP KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

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n May 6, Bishop’s University issued a press release stating that Principal Michael Goldbloom has made the decision to forego the second year of his severance pay that will come into effect following his retirement in 2018.

This made waves in the community as it comes in light of recent media scrutiny concerning Goldbloom’s salary in comparison to principals of larger Quebec universities such as the Université

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de Sherbrooke and McGill University in Montreal.

Goldbloom states that this decision was based on the fact that he does not want to jeopardize the willingness of the government to help Bishop’s during the current financial crisis it faces.

In true Bishop’s spirit, the Principal is taking it upon himself to ensure the success of our small university. According to Goldbloom, “it would not be possible for me to continue as Principal if I am com-

promised in my ability to represent the university in what will be critical negotiations with the Quebec government.”

The attention surrounding the matter has surprised many, as the terms of Goldbloom’s contract have been quite transparent both with the Bishop’s community and the government. Minister Robert Hall, Chair of the Board of Governors of Bishop’s University, summarized the whole ordeal in a Bishop’s press release stating, “his decision to forego

part of the leave to which he’s entitled is another example of the thoughtful and responsible leadership that Michael Goldbloom has provided since taking on the role of Principal at Bishop’s University.”

In foregoing his second year of severance, Goldbloom is turning down an estimated $311,108; not exactly a paltry sum for an individual who has done so much for the school during his tenure here in Lennoxville.

albeit appears plentiful and likely more varied than 2014’s, is full with courses with interchangeable course codes. That is, the same class is offered under multiple disciplines.

“European Diplomacy since 1914”, for instance, is listed as a 300-level history course, but is then listed later on in the schedule as a 200-level political science.

The same goes for “Sociology of Sport”, which is listed under sociology and as a sports studies course. Also, “The Philosophy and Politics of Karl Marx” which naturally appears as a 300-level politics course and a 300-level philosophy course.

This is not to say these options are bad- they aren’t. They may, in the end, be very helpful. These multi-disciplinary

classes give students the opportunity to take classes that are required to complete their degree on time. This is especially helpful to graduating students who must complete certain courses in years when budget issues can affect course selection. However, these types of courses may be the future of our small school’s course selection.

Even though the school is doing what it can, no student wants to hear that budget issues have the potential to affect both their current and future courses at Bishop’s. Several professors have openly admitted that budget cuts will indeed be affecting the courses that are to be offered in the next two semesters in their respective departments, with one professor pointing out that some classes

potentially on the chopping block are past student favourites.

In any case, Bishop’s students will certainly feel the effects of the school’s financials issues when registration rolls around in mid-June and later on again in the fall. Fewer course options simply mean fewer opportunities to take required courses. In the end, we will see if having classes which qualify under multiple departments does temporarily quell reduced course selection for the upcoming year. As for now, the future of the school’s course selection is not yet settled, but one can hope that the inevitable budget cuts do not take away from the choice available to students come registration day.

Budget cuts have potential to affect course offerings for upcoming semesters PHILIP RICH News Editor

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ith class selection right around the corner, Bishop’s students will be faced with a registration period that is nothing short of difficult. School budget cuts across the board seem to be gradually limiting classes offered here at Bishop’s, which ultimately will cause problems to current and future students.

Although there is clearly no shortage of classes being offered for the 2015 fall semester, the school’s multi-million dollar deficit does still seem to be showing itself. For example, Bishop’s has made use of a selection of multi-disciplinary classes. The fall 2015 timetable, which

UK Elections: the results that shocked a nation JEREMY ANDREWS Contributor

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n Thursday, May 7, the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) headed for the polls to vote in a general election. For the previous five years, since the last election in 2010, UK Parliament had been led by a coalition government of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats with Conservative David Cameron serving as Prime Minister. It was the first coalition government in British history formed as the direct result of a general election.

Most opinion polls leading up to the 2015 election showed the Conservative and Labour parties neck-and-neck, with Liberal Democrats falling far behind.

All predicted a minority government, but were split on whether it would be Conservative- or Labour-led. By the wee hours of Friday morning, however, it became clear that the Conservatives would receive the 326 seats they needed to secure Cameron’s position as majority leader and Prime Minister for the next five years. All told, they won 331 seats.

Pollsters, media, and the public were shocked at the unexpected results, and

were still inquiring as to how it happened more than a week later.

Another notable result was that the Scottish National Party (SNP) took almost all ridings in Scotland and now holds 56 seats in Parliament, up from only six in the previous election. Despite the “no” result on the Scottish independence referendum earlier this year, the results seem to indicate that Scottish nationalism remains widespread. The SNP will now be in a strong position to advocate for transferring more powers from London to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh in the ongoing process of devolution, or so-called “devo-max”.

These results may have incredible consequences for both the UK and Europe. Among Cameron’s promises was a PHOTO COURTESY THE CBC pledge to freeze rail ticket prices in the The Conservatives maintain a majority while the country, increase healthcare funding, SNP sweeps Scotland. cut £12 billion ($22.7bn) from welfare programmes, raise the personal income tax exemption to £12,500 ($23,657), (EU). The UK and EU have always had a and devolve several powers currently strained relationship, with the UK refusheld by London to individual municipal ing to join the Euro common currency, as governments. well as the Schengen customs-free travel His most notable promise, however, zone, among other opt-outs from EU dirwas to hold a referendum on the UK’s ectives. membership in the European Union In recent months, the Right’s position

that the UK should exit the EU has gained momentum, as they have argued that it is the only solution to the present influx of refugees and illegal immigrants, and to the economic risks posed by wealth transfer to states like Greece. If Turkey manages to join the EU as they have been trying to since at least 2005, the EU would have direct borders with such unstable countries as Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. The Left’s position has been that if the UK left the EU, they would still be highly influenced by the EU but would not have a say in its governance.

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) advocates for immediate secession as their primary policy objective, but only received one single seat in Parliament, indicating that perhaps independence is not the most important issue for most Britons.

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Speeding off the Tracks Amtrak train derails near Philadelphia NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n May 12, at night, an Amtrak train travelling from Washington to Boston derailed outside Philadelphia. It was later revealed that the train was traveling at over twice the speed limit for that portion of the tracks.

Eight died and dozens more were injured. One survivor, who wished to remain unnamed, from the Washington, D.C. area said he was glad he survived with only a concussion and an arm broken in three places.

But, what concern is this for those of us in Canada?

Firstly, Amtrak trains cross the border on a regular basis. When they reach the border, they are stopped and the crew switches to a VIA rail one, but the engine and cars remain the same.

Secondly, Amtrak is widely used by those traveling along the Northeast corridor of the United States, the area between Washington and Boston, and to a lesser extent New York City and Albany. It’s not clear how many Canadians use this route every year, but the number is likely in the hundreds or thousands.

Thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, this derailment is a further example of the lack of rail safety in North America. Canada saw nearly 3000 train derailments of varying severity between 2009 and early 2014; the United States has seen five since the beginning of the month.

As a result of the Amtrak derailment, the corridor between Philadelphia and New York, the busiest section of the Northeast corridor, was shut down from the time of the derailment until the morning of May 18.

Members of the U.S. government have also taken on a new interest in rail safety and funding. Congressional Democrats view the accident as the fault of a lack of funding on the part of Republicans, who have repeatedly voted to freeze or decrease Amtrak funding, viewing rail travel as unimportant or unutilised.

It’s true that rail travel is not used widely in the United States, in part because of the age and equipment

that causes trains to be slower than other methods of travel. Additionally, ticket price for all but commuter rail and the lack of stations outside of East Coast metropolitan areas further limit rail usage. Even where rail is frequently used, delays are often faced in the summer PHOTO COURTESY CBS when heat necessitates shutting down trains.

An aerial view of derailed Amtrak Train 188.

While it seems likely that an under funded rail system is part of the reason for the Philadelphia derailment, and others, it is not the only problem.

The train was traveling at 170 km/h, more than twice the 80 km/h speed limit for that section of the line, and the emergency brakes were applied late, only slowing the train to 164 km/h.

Some are arguing that this could have be prevented had an automatic speed control system been installed on that portion of the Northeast Corridor, as was mandated by Congress in 2008.

However, earlier in the day another Amtrak train reported being shot at, leading the FBI to investiGRAPH COURTESY NICOLE GAUVREAU gate whether the derailed Canada saw nearly 3000 train derailments from 2009 to 2013. train was as well.

If nothing else is apparent from the derailment, it is that aging infrastructure and lack of lar derailment and explosion in Mount Carbon, W.Va. appropriate funding can only contribute to further tragedies, such as this, Lac-Mégantic and February’s simi-

Something for everyone at BU Refugee Garage Sale PHILIP RICH News Editor

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Chainsaw, a fur coat, Christmas lights and a 100-piece Justin Bieber puzzle. What do these items have in common? While it’s a good guess, they are not all props in a strange horror film.

They could instead be found at the annual BU Refugee Garage Sale which took place May 9 at the W.B. Scott Arena.

The event, which was being held for the 18th consecutive year, was an overwhelming success. Over $17000 was raised in support of the Bishop’s/Champlain Refugee-Student Sponsorship Project, a program that has sponsored more than 30 students since its inception in 1992.

The doors of the arena opened at 8 in the morning to throngs of enthusiastic shoppers seeking steals and deals. With everything from dishes to furniture to, yes, pop star puzzles, there was something to be had for everyone and at the right price no less. The sale lasted until the early afternoon and customers were able to fill an entire bag with items for

only $5 in the last hour of the event in an effort to get rid of as many items as possible.

The majority of the items for sale were donated by university and CEGEP students, as well as local Lennoxville residents, and a team of students was hired to pick up bigger items throughout the town such as desks, couches, tables and bikes. There were roughly 70 volunteers who helped put the sale together from both the school community and the town.

Many items were sold and the remaining items will be donated to various organizations in Lennoxville and Sherbrooke including Estrie-Aide and the animal adoption center. Other items will, according to Nancy Robichaud, be recycled to “avoid the expense of renting a garbage container and filling our landfills”.

Heather Thomson, the campus minister and one of the organizers of the sale, said she was “very satisfied” with the results. The income from the sale will be used by the Refugee-Student Sponsor-

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ship Project to fully sponsor two refugee students education at Champlain College and Bishop’s University for an entire year.

Thomson pointed out that “these two institutions support us by waiving the residence fee and in the case of Bishop’s a meal plan and the tuition for the first three semesters that the student is here” but stressed the fact that “our group covers the processing costs to get our students here which is $3000 per student.

The Canadian government charges refugees for their airfare so our group pays that amount which is about $2200 per

student. We also pay for books, clothing, a laptop computer, [and a] phone”.

If there are enough funds available, the Sponsorship Project will provide financial aid and other forms of support for as long as possible following the first year, most notably for books at the beginning of each year.

As for Thomson’s spoils, she left the sale with several items including a red Pyrex bowl. “[It] completes my set of vintage Pyrex”, she said, no doubt extremely content with this year’s successful outcome.

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Reading Is The Most Fun You Can Have Without Taking Your Clothes Off SAMUEL LAZANIS Opinions Editor

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eading is a simple part of our lives that is often overlooked. Almost everything we do involves at least some form of reading. Whether you’re on Facebook, texting friends, or even walking down the street, you’re almost constantly reading something.

Very few people bother to read books for pleasure though. Since most people have to read for school, work, or the everyday things mentioned above, they don’t think they need to read anymore.

In a recent poll of a thousand adults, twenty-eight percent of them had not read a single book that year.

With the advent of social media and increased internet use, our attention spans seem to be getting shorter, making it harder for someone to enjoy sitting down with a book for a few hours. I’m not a Luddite trying to convince you to throw away technology and start reading by candlelight: I’m a huge fan of so-

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cial media and think that it has amazing potential to bring people together and facilitate the exchange of ideas.

However, we should also consider the possible consequences it has. Information has become predominately sounds bites that can be easily consumed in seconds, this makes everything online seem fast, easy, and accessible, which is not necessarily a problem on its own right but can be if we start expecting it

everywhere else.

This would seem to be part of the reason that people don’t read anymore.

The idea of sitting in the same place and staring at the same book for fun just isn’t as appealing when compared to the fast paced Internet.

When you consider all the benefits to reading, it seems a shame that so many adults are missing out. Reading helps keep your mind in shape as you age, and there are even reports that suggest it helps delay, and possibly prevent, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

By reading, you naturally expand your vocabulary that proves useful in ways that you might not have considered. A larger vocabulary often makes it easier to get around in the world, because you’ll be able to clearly articulate your thoughts and words. This means that reading for fun during the summer will also help your writing skills in the fall,

since it comes with an expanded vocabulary and exposure to good writing.

The benefits to reading are also more immediate. The ability to get lost in a good book is an excellent way to reduce stress and is even more effective than the usual activities like listening to music or going for a walk.

The stress reducing benefits to reading makes it a great activity to finish off the day. Sleep experts recommend having a calming routine before bed and reading is a great way to calm your mind for sleep.

The benefits to reading are enormous and will even help restore shortened attention spans. With all this to consider, there’s no reason not to start reading that book you’ve had your heart set on.

So curl up with a good book and enjoy the perks!

19 Kids and Counting: Josh Duggar confesses to child molestation ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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erhaps, you have watched the show 19 Kids and Counting. The show chronicles the lives of Jim Bob Duggar, his wife Michelle, and their 19 children, whose names all start with the letter J. The family tries to project an air of wholesomeness and biblical morality into the 21st century. Yes, it is interesting that these people are trying to distance themselves from modern society.

They have every right to live how they choose, but that doesn’t mean I have to agree with their preaching and philosophy.

They have said homophobic and transphobic things in the past and place restrictions on their daughters (such as courting before marriage) that, from my point of view, seem stifling and sexist.

Recently, the family has rightly come under fire for the actions of the couple’s oldest son, Josh Duggar, and the family’s treatment of his actions. TLC pulled the The Duggar Family. show from their network on Friday May 22, because Josh Duggar admitted to wrong-doing amid allegations that he touched five underage girls, including four of his sisters, without their consent. can preach moral superiority but have The girls were all allegedly younger a son who has admitted to molesting than the fifteen years of age he was at young girls. Though Duggar was a juventhe time. ile at the time of the crimes, he is still It baffles me that Jim Bob and Michelle

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responsible for his actions, which he himself acknowledges in a statement to People magazine.

Josh confessed to his parents and they

“took several steps to help him address the situation.” Arguably, Josh’s actions should have immediately been brought to authorities. The courts should have decided an appropriate course of action that held Josh accountable for his actions. A police report was filed in 2006, but since the incidents happened in 2002 and 2003 the statute of limitations had already passed, so no charges were laid.

Sure, I guess it’s better that Josh confessed his actions instead of vehemently denying them, but a confession does not excuse his actions. We should not forgive Josh just because time has passed and he has taken some responsibility for his actions.

What I am wondering in the wake of all this news is what support the victims were given. The family says that they stand by Josh, but do they also stand by the girls who Josh assaulted? I hope that the girls Josh allegedly assaulted were and are given the support they needed/need. Their feelings, thoughts, and needs are much more important than Josh’s feelings or the consequences he faces. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault, and I hope the family remembers this as they make their way through the coming months.

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Catholic Victory in Ireland SCOTT POTTER Contributor

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n May 22 the Irish people voted overwhelmingly in favour of amending the Irish constitution to include same-sex couples in its protection of spousal rights. However, the most interesting component of this development is the “no” side.

82% of the Irish are Roman Catholics, of whom 35% attend mass at least weekly. This compares to 30% weekly attendance in Italy, 28% in Canada, and 21% in Argentina. Ireland can be viewed as an example of a Catholic country, and thus their recent victory for queer rights as a Catholic victory.

The bishops were against it. They circulated a letter against it. The Archbishop of Dublin, Primate of Ireland, was against the letter. “The days when Bishops tell people how to vote is long since gone,” said Archbishop Dairmuid Martin before the vote. The archbishop wanted other constitutional protections for same-sex couples, which would not involve changing the legal definition of marriage, and had vowed to vote against the measure.

What is really surprising is the rhet-

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oric being used; the archbishop argued the case theologically. He spoke of the complementarity nature of men and women. Archbishop Martin spoke of the genesis account of creation, that “man and woman are the image and likeness of God,” and how “rights can only be exercised in the context of the right of others.”

The BBC has been reporting for weeks that many ordinary priests, on the other hand, have been wholly supportive, and

have been exhorting their parishioners to vote for the measure. A poll of anonymous Irish priests by the radio station NewsTalk found that about half of priests thought their personal views were out of line with Rome’s views on the issue. Clearly, Irish parishioners supported the measure. Often, they also did so for reasons of faith which they put forth in philosophically complex and integrated theological arguments.

And so, Archbishop Martin said after

We view such methods as crude and unsophisticated relics of a bye-gone era, so why do we keep it for the worst possible punishment?

Capital punishment has been shown to be ineffective as a deterrent or as reasonable retribution and is unnecessary as a form of punishment. The state has an obligation to address crime in order to ensure the safety of its citizens, but it should do so in the least harmful way possible.

Execution is arguably the most harmful punishment, as it is as irrevocable as the brutality that preceded it. Life in prison fulfils the obligation to respond to the crime without having to bloody the hands of the state. While also affording the process of rehabilitation, which should be the goal of the penal system. To continue with the death penalty is not justice; it is institutionalized vengeance.

Some argue that vengeance is not necessarily a bad thing. According to legal philosopher James Fitzjames Stephens, it is healthy to reinforce the reaction of hatred that people have to horrible crimes. However, this seems to create a false dichotomy between people’s inward reactions and implies that their outward actions towards the offender are necessarily indicative of their thoughts.

Does it follow that someone who is abhorred by a crime but does not seek out vengeance does not hate the crime enough? We live in a time and place where the idea of a public execution seems absurd and barbaric to most. Why would we support the blind hatred that

accompanied them?

I maintain that no matter how horrific and terrible the crimes committed the person who committed them is still just that, a person. To attempt to deprive them of this and dehumanize them into some kind of monster is unjust for the offender, the victims, and even society.

By turning these kinds of criminals into monsters and executing them for retribution, we are taking away their inalienable right to life and the right to be free from cruel or inhumane punishment. Both of which are enshrined in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We also need to remember the humanity of a perpetrator who committed the most inhumane and abhorrent actions.

They are still people and, although inexcusable, as long as they are alive, they still have the chance for repentance and reparation to their victims and society.

Every adult person has free will and must therefore be accountable for the choices they make. However, we often forget that who we are is partially the cumulative influence of our culture, family upbringing, and the people who have influenced us throughout our lives.

It is easy to assume that if we are different and that if we were raised in an oppressive state, such as the Third Reich, we would instinctively oppose it. This is not necessarily the case. As the old saying goes “there but for the grace of God, go I”.

Most readers will have lived a fairly comfortable life built upon the backs of those who have come before us and those who continue to support us today.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Man or Monster?

SAMUEL LAZANIS Opinion Editor

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he recent sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death has spurred an increase in dialogue concerning capital punishment. The verdict has caused division between many people. Those who support the decision believe that the courts were justified in their verdict and that justice has prevailed.

The reasons often used to support capital punishment are that it will bring closure to those victimised, that it is retribution, and it serves as deterrence for other would be criminals. While most of these arguments hold some validity, it is not enough to sanction further practice of capital punishment.

The horrific crimes committed by Tsarnaev are atrocious, irrevocably changing the lives of hundreds and ending the lives of three. While these crimes do need to be answered for, we shouldn’t debase ourselves in search of retribution. In the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “To take a life when a life has been lost is revenge, it is not justice.”

The justice system is not a place for vengeance, and its sole focus should not be on delivering punishment. If that were the case, we would punish criminals in a way that would mimic the crime committed. We don’t condone police beating people who have committed assault or steal from thieves. That’s simply not how the justice system works.

Punishments like those seem ridiculous in most people’s minds and rightly so. In the modern age, we like to believe that we are above such punishments.

the results were announced that “the Church needs to do a reality check.”

“We have to stop and have a reality check, not move into denial of the realities. We won’t begin again with a sense of renewal, with a sense of denial.”

“I ask myself, most of these young people who voted yes are products of our Catholic school system for 12 years.

I’m saying there’s a big challenge there to see how we get across the message of the Church.”

“I appreciate how gay and lesbian men and women feel on this day. That they feel this is something that is enriching the way they live. I think it is a social revolution.”

We can read his quotes either way, but what British commentators have leaned towards is the sympathetic reading: the archbishop understands that times we live in and is proud that his country made a decision he doesn’t like, and that they made it based on the convictions he believes in.

This is a victory for queers in Ireland, and this is a victory for Catholics worldwide.

If you’re from Canada, like myself, you’ve grown up in a country free from war, famine, and destitute poverty. These gifts don’t invalidate your opinion on somebody who did not have these advantages, but it should be kept in mind.

I would like to be able to say that even in the same position as Dzhokhar, I would not have committed those atrocious acts. However, I cannot do so with absolute confidence, because I’m not in his position and to make these kind of assumptions would be out of place. The death penalty often disproportionally affects poor and marginalised groups, so it would seem that a person’s situation plays a negative effect.

Understanding the reasons behind a committed atrocity is the greatest tool in preventing it from repeating itself. We undeniably hold this to be true for history, so why would we not on the individual level as well? By simply labelling Dzhokhar as a sort of monster that we need to eradicate, we do no favours for those affected and could quite possibly harm future victims.

Capital punishment is an archaic remnant of continually progressing system of ethics that is unnecessarily brutal and, at times, targets the innocent.

There is a reason why only 18 percent of Bostonians support the death penalty for Dzhokhar.

In the words of Neil Maher, a Boston native: “Killing a teenager is not going to do anything. I think it’s just a kind of visceral revenge. I think that in three years, the people of Boston and the people on the jury will feel bad about this decision.”

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Avengers: Age of Ultron Suits Up as Franchise’s “Middle Film” KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

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ay 1, 2015 kicked off the season of summer blockbusters with the release of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Avengers: Age of Ultron is the sequel to box office hit, The Avengers. Within 24 days, Avengers: Age of Ultron earned $400 million in domestic sales, making it one of the fastest films to claim this marker, only falling short to Avatar, The Dark Knight, and The Avengers.

Joss Whedon wrote and directed the film, promising an authentic presentation of the beloved comic book characters. Whedon faced the challenge of a sequel that was surrounded by expectation and deliberately builds anticipation for the climax of a bigger story that will be told in the next film, Avengers: Infinity War. Although the film is strong and delivers

the promised experience of an Avenger film, it does have faults that merit discussion. The main issue with this film is that there is so much going on. Not only are multiple storylines developed for the usual protagonists, but also a whole slew of new characters are introduced that the audience needs to connect with in preparation for the New Avengers (a superhero lineup that includes some original Avengers, as well as new recruits). This is crucial as several original members move on, like Ironman (Robert Downey Jr.). They handled Ironman’s exit in a way that was satisfying, yet still pulled on a few heartstrings.

One of the most striking relationship developments in the film is the budding romance between Natasha Ramanoff, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Bruce Banner, The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). This is established early on, as Ramanoff helps Banner shed his green exterior through the use of a “lullaby” when the initial fight in the opening sequence tapers off. The focus

that is given to this storyline within the larger plot demonstrates an intelligent move in regards to the overall story. The audience is familiar with Ironman, Thor, and Captain America because of their previously released solo films. However, Black Widow and The Hulk do not have the luxury of their own feature length films, leading to the possibility that audiences will not feel as strongly connected to those characters.

Through the romance, depth is given to both of these characters and the writers kill two birds with one stone, rather than having to focus on two separate stories – they just have to deal with one.

Despite the smaller storylines weaved throughout the film, the main focus still remains on the immediate threat, Ultron (James Spader). Ultron is the pinnacle of artificial intelligence gone wrong, as the creation that was supposed to bring peace to humanity deems the only way to do so is by destroying it. The Avengers seem to have met their match with Ultron who

displays an uncanny amount of power that only grows and extends through the advantage of technology. However, Whedon does a wonderful job at reigning in this character through the pleasure Ultron takes in small talk. This proves equally amusing for the audience since Ultron has quite the attitude, playing well to his superior mindset. This superiority complex finally cracks with the introduction of Vision (Paul Bettany) who tips the odds in favour of the Avengers.

Overall, Avengers: Age of Ultron did a solid job at producing the difficult “middle-film” of the Avengers franchise. It was fast-paced and managed to cram in everything it needed for the build-up to the Infinity War. Meanwhile, as audiences wait for that release date, there are plenty of Marvel films coming to the big screen that will keep the thirst for superheroes thoroughly satisfied.

Indie Meets Arabic Electronica in Suuns and Jerusalem In My Heart ALEKSA MACDONALD Contributor

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casual weekend recording session turned into an unexpectedly huge album project when Montréal based musicians Suuns and Jerusalem in My Heart joined forces in 2012.

The session was an experimental, no-holds-barred attempt at making music just for the hell of it. Luckily for the artists, they were able to turn their informal jamming into a successful project.

In this self-titled album, Suuns and Jerusalem In My Heart introduce a unique interpreta-

tion of electronic music fused with traditional Arabic influences to create a synthesized techno style.

Originating from Montreal, Suuns formed in 2006 and signed to the Secretly Canadian label in 2010. They are an indie rock band with a calculative, thoughtful approach to their music.

To date, Suuns has produced three albums, along with a 32-minute music video for their hit song “Sunspot”, featuring 26 minutes of a man washing and blow-drying his hands in a public restroom.

This unconventional ap-

proach to music and performance is pushed further in the collaborative Suuns and Jerusalem in My Heart album.

The core influence of the collaborative project is Radwan Ghazi Moumneh of Jerusalem In My Heart. Moumneh is an electronic techno artist who is distinguished for blending Middle Eastern influences in his music. Moumneh is a sound engineer and music producer hailing from Lebanon, and formed Jerusalem In My Heart in 2005 after moving to Montréal.

Moumneh has become a popular figure in the Canadian music scene, noted for his out-

standing live performances that run only once or twice a year.

As an artist who plays from the heart, Moumneh never intended on recording his music.

Eager to record their informal collaborations, Suuns invited Moumneh to a spontaneous one-day recording session in 2012.

A year later, Suuns and Jerusalem in My Heart met again to edit their raw session. After months of laborious editing, the album Suuns and Jerusalem in My Heart was finally released on Apr. 14, 2015.

The album is an experience to listen to.

The music’s blend of ambient sound creates dream-like abstractions that transport the listener to otherworldly fantasies, especially in “2amoutu I7tirakan” and “Self” that accentuate Middle Eastern exoticism.

From emotionally intense and grungy distortions in “Metal” to the melodic “In Touch” and ambient “Gazelles in Flight,” the album Sunns and Jerusalem In My Heart presents a startling new fusion of contemporary interpretive music.

Come as You Are for Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck ALEKSA MACDONALD Contributor

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Return to your seats, buckle up, and say your prayers: Nirvana is on a collision course with the world.”

Lauren Spencer of SPIN magazine captured Nirvana’s explosive popularity brought on by the release of the band’s 1991 album Nevermind. It’s no surprise that over 20 years later, a documentary would be produced to reflect on Nirvana’s massive influence.

The film is appropriately titled Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.

Written, directed, and produced by

Brett Morgan, this documentary is a tribute to Nirvana’s heart and soul, Kurt Cobain. The film reveals the true life of the late Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist for the famous grunge band.

Montage of Heck focuses on the major aspects of Cobain’s life that inspired and bled into his music. Often Cobain’s lyrics were filled with guilt, resentment, and confusion; all themes that Cobain struggled with in his youth.

Cobain grew up as a troubled kid. His parents divorced when he was 9 years old, and he moved between relatives throughout his teenage life. Essentially

homeless and rejected by his family, Cobain frequently wrote in his journal that he felt pressured by society’s standards to fit into a certain personality.

Cobain found an escape through drawing, playing the guitar, and drugs. He was introduced to the punk rock scene at age 15.

Cobain’s displaced family life and early heroine addiction had significant influence on his music when he began composing and writing lyrics as a teenager. When Nirvana released their second album Nevermind, the band became a huge musical phenomenon. Eter-

nally in the spotlight, Cobain struggled to remain sane among the onslaught of interviews and popularity that came with being a world famous rock star.

Cobain’s whole life was launched bare and raw into the world.

Montage of Heck effectively weaves Cobain’s biography into an emotionally powerful film. Featuring home videos and interviews with Cobain’s family and friends, Cobain’s life is presented with a feeling of originality and honesty.

Montage of Heck empathically reveals the unseen life of grunge’s most famous rock star.

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Isolation and Artistry: A Cross Country Adventure KATIE MANNERS Ar ts and Culture Editor

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elina Querel never planned on creating art, now, in just over a year’s time, she plans on walking across Canada doing nothing but.

Querel is a third year student at Bishop’s University with a double major in Drama and Honours Studio Art. She is the leader of the Art Club and works at Centennial Theatre.

Before attending Bishop’s she never saw herself as an artist,

but after graduation she will spend at least four months on her own, camping in Canada’s wilderness, creating art.

“The only thing I’ll be doing is walking, sleeping, eating, and producing,’ Querel said of her monumental trek across the country, “If I’m not walking, I’ll be producing.”

Querel will be painting and sketching, but wants to focus on producing “natural art” as well.

Natural art is a method that utilizes objects found in nature, such as rocks or leaves, that are then arranged in a visually ap-

pealing fashion. For example, leaves may be arranged by colour or rocks laid out to form a pattern. For Querel, this type of art is important, because it is more about artistic expression and less about the final product.

“You can see [the art] being destroyed… slowly,” Querel said, “Nature just takes its place.”

For Querel, art is personal and best expressed in solitude, that’s why she needs to be on her own. She believes that society has made the artist shy with constant criticism and scrutiny.

“By completely excluding

yourself from society and being able to do what you want, when you want, I feel like it helps you produce,” Querel said. This is why she will only be visiting small towns along the way if she needs to refill her supplies, not to socialize.

Querel will also completely disconnect herself from social media, a kind of world that she calls “surreal”. This means she will not be updating her “followers” and “friends” on her progress with weekly pictures or blog posts. Instead, she wants to avoid the Internet dur-

Ross Osmun takes on Musique Chez Nous PAYTON BERNETT Contributor

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ochelag Massive is one of the several Montreal based production and DJ crews that dominate the underground EDM scene in the surrounding area.

Recently, they put on the fifth edition of Dubsquad, a semi-regular rave event that brings together both local and international dubstep and bass producers.

For the latest edition of their popular series of raves, Hochelag Massive members flew in JAM P R D from North Hampton, United Kingdom. The next night, he dropped his latest unreleased tracks, which are often referred to as “plates” within the rave scene.

Members of Hochelag Massive teamed up to perform back to back sets where they were able to collaborate and challenge each other’s musical knowledge and DJ expertise. Their spirit hypnotized the gathering of Bass Heads and amped them up for the international headliner that they were dying to see.

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ing her journey in order to see how invisible she can become in this age of constant technological connection.

Querel will be travelling with only a few gadgets, including a pre-paid cellular phone (for emergencies only) and a camera. Her survival supply list also includes: a backpack, sleeping bag, tent, water, nonperishable food items, first aid kit, compass, maps, and itinerary.

Querel will pack light, bringing just enough for her once-ina-lifetime experience.

For his set, JAM P R D used four different CDJs to improvise a mix that was completely unique and that showcased his talent. The crowd was visibly intoxicated by his bone rattling bass music.

The room could barely contain the heavy vibrations that were emitted through the speakers.

The venue itself was perfect for the size of the crowd. The dimensions of the room encouraged an intimate feeling, but still left space for those who needed to take a break from the swelling mosh pit. The laser lights that were scattered across the walls were both mesmerizing and energizing.

Many fans from all over Quebec, including Sherbrooke, traveled hours just to party with the Hochelag Massive crew. Ride-shares were offered in most surrounding cities. Thanks to Hochelag Massive’s tremendous hospitality, many fans will confirm that they feel as if they are part of one big family. The underground rave scene in Montreal is addictive in general thanks to the friendships

it creates and the adventures it inspires.

Crews such as Big Tooth, Beat2Def, and Hochelag Massive, offer Montreal impressive raves on a monthly basis.

Their events are for those who are fans of deep dubstep and heavy bass music or for those who are looking for a crazy night of dancing. Some of their most impressive recent headliners included Funt Case, Midnight Tyrannosaurus, Troll Phase, and Dubloadz.

For those who are not too keen on bass filled EDM, Montreal also hosts many underground psytrance, hardcore, and bassix raves. Most events are easily accessible on Facebook and are occasionally free, though usually range from $5 to $40.

Raving has become quite a staple within the Montreal music culture. Clubs such as Le Belmont, New City Gas, Newspeak, and Stereo, often offer a rave-like experience that is perfectly legal, yet still lends tribute to the rave scene.

During the summer, EDM gatherings become weekly. Piknic Electronik of-

fers daytime raves every Sunday until the end of September. If partying on a Sunday seems daunting, Montrealers looking to chill out often head over to Tam Tams to hang out near the gazebo.

Psytrance and dubstep are played every week and people are seen dancing, napping, or just hanging out with friends.

Montreal even offers several EDM festivals in the summer. Ile Soniq will take over Parc Jean-Drapeau August 14 and 15 to bring world famous musicians to the island. Valhalla Sound Circus is a special festival that involves camping out in Bryson, Quebec from July 2 to 6.

The festivals showcase all types of EDM, as well as a wide variety of live performances and visual art.

Though the rave scene in Montreal may appear intimidating at first glance, it is truly an all-welcoming community that encourages self-expression and freedom. Raves are a great place to get to know unique music and people in a positive environment that inspires unity and respect.

As of May 20, $6,490 from 90 donors, 25 of which were anonymous, has been raised towards the $10,000 goal. Approximately 90% of the donors are from Sherbrooke, and include artists and agents.

However, without reconsideration from the school or another institution’s support there will be no Centennial season, as $200,000 is needed for a season.

There will be no partial season either.

As Patenaude emphasized in an interview with The Campus, it is only the professional program at stake, though this is a large part of Centennial’s programming. Student performances and events such as the Donald Lecture series will continue to be held in Centennial, as will anything else from groups renting the space.

However, in the loss of the professional season, Centennial stands to fail in one of its major strengths: presenting music and dance from emerging or less-

er-known artists from all corners of the world to the Eastern Townships.

Thus, it is important that musicians and dancers show their support for the campaign. Louise Lecavalier and Jim Corcoran are such artists.

Lecavalier is a renowned dancer and has preformed many times on the Centennial stage, first appearing in 1985 and most recently in 2012. She is, perhaps, the representative of dance in Quebec and currently has her own company and a new show, which Centennial hopes to include in an upcoming season.

Corcoran (’73) strikes even closer to home. His musical career began in Sherbrooke, and he is a Bishop’s alumnus.

Originally a philosophy major and music hobbyist, he is now host of CBC Radio’s À propos.

As a student, Corcoran was focused on eventually earning a PhD in Philosophy and becoming a professor, only to be inspired to pursue music full-time by the

performers at Centennial. Corcoran has also performed on the Centennial stage, and has said he owes his career to the performers and staff of Centennial. After Corcoran’s positive experiences with Centennial, he cannot believe the professional program is in jeopardy.

To preserve the cultural education and support for new (and often unrecognized) artists, Centennial must receive the necessary funding. Anyone can donate, and a $500 donation, from an individual or group, will earn the donor a seat dedicated to the party of their choice in Centennial Theatre.

Greater involvement and interest from Bishop’s students is also of the utmost importance, as it demonstrates the value of Centennial remaining on campus and proves that the theatre is more than just a venue for Orientation Week ceremonies and the annual Fashion Show.

#savethestage: Campaign Continues to Save the 2015-2016 Centennial Season NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n February, Bishop’s University announced that it would no longer provide its $200,000 subsidy to Centennial Theatre to carry out the professional program.

Shortly after, a petition (in English and French, online and on paper) began circulating, accumulating thousands of signatures. The petition has, according to Sonia Patenaude the communications director for Centennial Theatre, been unsuccessful in getting reconsideration from Bishop’s for its subsidy. However, it has served as a successful launch pad for a crowd funding campaign to show that there is community support for Centennial’s programming and that bursaries from the province, city, or federal government would be put to good use in serving the community.

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Thibodeau’s future uncertain as Bulls enter off-season DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

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n the summer of 2010, not long after parting ways with a Boston Celtics team that he helped capture a championship as an assistant, Tom Thibodeau arrived in Chi-town and took the basketball globe by storm.

Thibodeau replaced then bench boss, Vinny Del Negro, and seized the reigns as head coach of the Chicago Bulls, catapulting a fringe playoff team into elite status. Thibodeau’s presence on the sideline proved to be cathartic for Chicago natives and its front office. Iin the span of one year, the Bulls claimed the best record in the league by cracking the 60-win club and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the Jordan era. A mastermind of arguably the most important aspect of basketball, Thibodeau transformed Chicago into a defensive juggernaut and was rewarded

for his efforts when he earned the Coach of the Year award in the spring of 2011.

His track record spoke for itself, but to quantify the magnitude of his impact upon joining the franchise, the Bulls, as a team, led the league in defensive efficiency two years running, and in four seasons out of five, they owned one of the league’s five best defensive ratings.

From the start of Thibodeau’s tenure to the present, the Bulls achieved tremendous success, winning a minimum of 45 games every season and never missing out on trips to the postseason. All of this happening despite numerous challenges in the form of nagging injuries to key players including superstar Derrick Rose, who, as a result of multiple knee surgeries, was absent during two entire playoff runs and only managed to appear in 100 out of a possible 328 regular season games since 2012.

That year, Thibodeau became the fastest coach in NBA history to earn 100

A Timeline of “Deflate-gate”

victories. There has truly only been one blemish on his résumé over the course of the last five years, that being his lack of success in the playoffs. For that, questions regarding his future will surround him throughout the off-season and his position as head coach, at least in Chicago, will be in jeopardy. Are the shortcomings of the Bulls in recent years directly attributable to the coach? From the perspective of upper management, it appears so.

Before being sent home from the playoffs by LeBron James and his crew for a third time in May, Thibodeau was already said to have been in the dog house.

For reasons that have yet to be publicly disclosed, the relationship between Thibodeau and the front office soured to the point that both parties were described as having a connection (or lack thereof) that was beyond repair.

With a nebulous future, there’s no telling what’s in store for Chicago moving

forward. A betting man would presume that the Bulls and Thibodeau, who is still under contract for two years, will go their separate ways, perhaps giving room for former Oklahoma City Thunder coach, Scott Brooks, to become his successor. Other names linked with the job that have recently been tossed around include Golden State Warriors assistant, Alvin Gentry, and Iowa State University coach, Fred Hoiberg.

At the end of the day, Thibodeau’s style of coaching will never run out of fashion, hence why it should come as no surprise that he’ll have a bevy of suitors at his door step the second he finalizes his departure from the windy city.

Should this change of scenery actually happen, each side will likely get the best of both worlds; the Bulls will have a fresh face next to their bench, and Thibodeau might just be able to ascertain a desirable location in which he won’t be prematurely labelled as a scapegoat.

GERRIT COULTER Contributor

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f you pay any attention to sports, then you’ve probably heard about a highly controversial scandal known as “deflate-gate”. At the centre of the scandal is a reputable franchise known as the New England Patriots and its signal caller, Tom Brady, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Just what is “deflate-gate” and what alleged wrongdoing is Brady responsible for?

It all about air pressure. League ruling states that no team is allowed to provide officials with game balls that are under the standard PSI level of 12.5. Anything below the mark suggests that balls are under-inflated and considered illegal for game play. This is where Brady, along with his team, enter the picture and become a target for the NFL. The scandal earned national headlines at the turn of 2015 and continues to be an ongoing story. In hindsight, it can be difficult to remember the exact timing and order of how all the events surrounding the scandal unfolded. Below is a timeline of “Deflate-gate” to refresh your memory: Jan 18 – The Patriots decisively defeat the Colts by a score of 45-7 in the AFC championship game. During the 3rd quarter, reports of the Patriots using under-inflated footballs emerge. The public is unaware that the Colts had raised concerns about non-regulation footballs before and during the game.

The score is 17-7 at half time, when the Patriots’ footballs are switched for regulation balls. In the second half, the Patriots outscore the Colts 28-0.

Jan 19 – The NFL launches an investigation on the under-inflation of footballs in the AFC championship game. Tom

Measuring footballs to ensure proper inflation.

Brady laughs it off as “ridiculous” during a radio interview and claims it is nothing more than “speculation”.

Jan 20 – The NFL discovers that 11 of 12 Patriots footballs were under-inflated. Later, it surfaces that only 4 Colts footballs were tested, one of which was under-inflated as well.

Jan 22 – Both Patriots Coach Bill Belichick and Quarterback Tom Brady deny that they were involved in secretly deflating footballs during a press conference.

Jan 23 – The NFL announces that criminal attorney Ted Wells will spearhead the deflated football investigation.

Jan 26 – Patriots owner Robert Kraft denies any involvement in the deflation of footballs by his team.

Feb 1 – The Patriots win the Super Bowl in thrilling fashion. Earlier in the

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day, NFL media insider Ian Rapoport files a report with some further details after a “person of interest” was identified — specifically a locker room attendant: “Prior to the game, a game-day worker employed by the Patriots, a man described as elderly, took two bags of 12 footballs (one bag from each team) into the restroom near the referees’ room in Gillette Stadium. The man was in the room for 98 seconds. When he exited the room, he took the balls to the field.

There is video of the man entering and exiting the bathroom, but it’s unclear if there is a clear shot inside the restroom.”

May 6 – The Wells Report is released.

At 243 pages long it concludes that “it is more probable than not” that John Jastremski (an equipment assistant for the Patriots) and Jim McNally (the Officials Locker Room attendant for the Patriots)

deflated Patriots game balls after an official had examined them. It further states that it was “more probable than not that Tom Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities…”. “More probable than not” is the NFL’s minimum standard of evidence needed for a party to receive discipline.

Bill Belichick, as well as the rest of the coaching staff, is found to have had no involvement in the possible deflation of footballs.

May 11 – The NFL suspends Tom Brady for 4 games to start the NFL’s 2015 regular season in September, and the Patriots are fined $1 million and lose a 2016 1st round, as well as a 2017 4th round draft pick. Other incidences of tampering with footballs in NFL history led to verbal warnings. The minimum standard fine for tampering with equipment in the NFL is a $25 thousand fine (2.5% of the $1 million fine given to the Patriots).

May 14 – The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) files an Appeal of Tom Brady’s suspension. The Patriots launch a website called WellsReportContext.com refuting the Wells Report and providing context to the document in a step-bystep manner.

Ongoing – There is still no set date for Tom Brady’s appeal. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will oversee the appeal, despite the NFLPA’s request for him to recuse himself, as it is believed he should not reside over an appeal of a ruling that he himself made.

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Changes in order for Masai Ujiri’s Raptors DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

A little over a year ago, the young, rapidly developing Toronto Raptors were taking tremendous strides in the right direction and appeared to be destined for unprecedented success. This came despite the team falling short to a veteran-laden Brooklyn Nets in a tightly contested first round playoff series that was decided by one point in the seventh and final game.

Following the devastating game 7 loss, players, staff, and fans alike, though disappointed that their season had just come to an end, kept their heads to the sky and remained confident knowing that their squad was merely scratching the surface. It seemed that the Toronto Raptors could only move upward from that moment on.

Back-up point guard Greivis Vasquez was so confident of this future success that during his year closing press conference he proclaimed that his group had the potential to be “the OKC of the East.”

It was a bold statement given that the Oklahoma City Thunder were a Western conference powerhouse, a thriving roster recognized for its superstar talent, one that wasn’t too far removed from a trip to the NBA finals and was projected by a vast majority of pundits to own the league’s next decade. Still, very few people, at least within Raptor nation, seemed to argue the assertion made by Vasquez.

The dynamic backcourt duo of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry had just come off career seasons averaging bests in points, rebounds, and assists. Terrence

who could chip in points when his number was called, and 7-foot center Jonas Valanciunas, arguably the most important piece to the puzzle, was growing comfortably both during and after his sophomore campaign in the NBA. The Raptors also had a deep bench that would only strengthen in the offseason when it was announced that they had signed defensive asset James Johnson and acquired Lou Williams via trade. With every major pierce returning and upgrades being made to the bench, naturally, expectations soared. The Raptors set their sights on getting back to the playoffs in order to accomplish something the franchise had not done in nearly 15 years, advancing past the first round of the postseason and beyond.

The 2014-15 season could not have started any better for Toronto, who surged out of the gate with a 24-7 record and boasted the #1 seed in their conference. However, from January on, a season filled with hope immediately turned sour. The team crumbled by losing 16 of its last 28 games to culminate a regular season that felt anemic, even though coach Dwane Casey’s group had once again set a franchise record in wins.

Then, the playoffs arrived, and the Raptors, with home court advantage, prepared to take on a Washington Wizards team who, despite being talented, had struggled just as much as they did when it mattered most. This was one of the few playoff match-ups that most expected to go the distance. It promised to be entertaining for several reasons: both teams were young, athletic, and bad blood was stirring between the two.

The Raptors were set to face an old foe,

It didn’t take long before Pierce, along with teammates John Wall, Bradley Beal, and Marcin Gortat, proved his point by averaging over 15 points in a swift and unceremonious 4-game sweep over the Raptors. The early playoff exit, this time humiliating, left doubts about the Raptors and their future. Just who or what was to blame for such an unexpected demise?

Lack of size in the paint was one factor, and the fact that half of the team’s starting line-up went MIA certainly didn’t help things either. One could point the finger towards their best player, Kyle Lowry, who albeit banged up, seemed to forget how to play basketball and underachieved like nobody’s business despite making the all-star team and a case for MVP honors earlier in the season.

But there’s a bigger picture to scrutinize, and that would be the team’s chemistry (or lack thereof) in general as the season progressed.

Chemistry was an extremely potent intangible component that allowed the Raptors to enjoy a sizeable amount of success post-Rudy Gay trade. It was an invaluable element that inexplicably got lost in the shuffle, as the team decided to PHOTO COURTESY THESTAR.COM deviate from a winMasai Ujiri, general manager of the Toronto Raptors. ning formula that saw players share the ball Ross, a 3 point shooting machine who Paul Pierce, who was their kryptonite a and trust each other on both ends of the possessed a ton of athleticism and on year prior and took his trash talking to court. most nights could guard the opposing another level when he declared that ToThis formula is typically exemplified team’s best player, demonstrated that ronto did not have “it” before the series by the league’s elite, particularly the San he had a high ceiling, perhaps the high- got underway. The statement had the Antonio Spurs. It’s a mold that Gregg est out of anyone on the team. Forward team and its fan base miffed and most Popovich preaches every day and one Amir Johnson was a defensive anchor were left confused by its true meaning. of the main reasons why his organiza-

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tion has been synonymous with winning since he took over the reigns as head coach in 1996. As a result of missing chemistry, the Raptors became woeful on defense and adopted a poisonous, shoot-first mentality that led to the disastrous outcome.

In retrospect, Dwane Casey is partly to blame for the events that unfolded, especially since little to no adjustments appeared to be made between the start and end of the series against Washington. In his system, players went from letting the game come to them to forcing things on every possession. Among other things, a lack of communication was visible, and his philosophy wasn’t one that players were ostensibly eager to buy into. All of these factors undermined what was once a meaningful Raptor identity, and as such, Casey’s status as head coach should be heavily evaluated by general manager Masai Ujiri this off-season.

Additionally, the Raptors have 6 players on their roster that are impending free agents, the majority of which should be let go in an effort to gain more cap space and attract key names that will also be hitting the free agent market come July.

For the Raptors, a complete overhaul is not necessary at this point in time.

Fans must simply be patient and allow Masai to do what Masai does best, examine the drawing board and, with the help of his scouts, build a contender through trades, drafting, and off-season signings. That said, the age-old question as to whether marquee names and newly acquired talents are not only willing to commit to playing for the Raptors long term, but also end up complimenting the championship mould that their GM aspires to create will remain unanswered.

For now, the next NBA draft, set to be held on June 25th, marks at least one thing that the Raptor faithful can look forward to.

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Canada’s Drought Continues

No Canadian teams make Round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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anada, perhaps the greatest hockey-playing nation in the world, has once again failed to put a team in the Stanley Cup Finals, or even Round 3 of the playoffs.

Only the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames managed to make it to the second round, though five teams up north— the Canadiens, Senators, Jets, Flames, and Canucks—were in Round 1 with a possibility of three advancing to Round 2.

In the opening round, the Winnipeg Jets strongly reminded some of their previous incarnation as the Atlanta Thrashers: they lost the only four games played to Anaheim.

The Canucks and Sens put up

a better fight against the Flames and Habs, respectively, each losing in a six game series.

In the second round, neither the Flames nor the Habs could sustain their momentum. Calgary scored 10 goals and recorded one win in their series against the Ducks. Montreal was slightly more respectable, nearly overcoming insurmountable odds after finding themselves in a 0-3 series hole.

Ultimately, they fell short after six games against Tampa.

This year’s conference finals will feature an entirely U.S.based series: the Chicago Blackhawks v. the Anaheim Ducks in the West, and the Tampa Bay Lightning v. the New York Rangers in the East.

The Blackhawks made their path to Round 3 look effort-

less after completing a decisive four-game sweep over the Minnesota Wild. On the opposite end, the Rangers had to endure the most challenging path to Round 3 over the course of a gruelling, hard-fought series that went the entire distance against Washington’s Capitals team, winning in thrilling fashion after a Derek Stepan overtime goal.

Thus far, the conference finals have been as advertised, with each team evenly splitting the four games they have played against each other. Given the display of poise, physicality, and resilience on the part of all remaining teams, and knowing they’re just a hair away from punching a ticket to the Cup finals, it seems entirely likely that both series will be decided

in Game 7. This is especially true for the Ducks and Hawks, who reached a third overtime period in Game 2 as a result of stellar goaltending from netminders Corey Crawford (Hawks) and Frederik Andersen (Ducks).

Until the aforementioned marathon that was Game 2, the Ducks were undefeated in the postseason.

To the surprise of many, the Rangers and Lightning have battled in several high scoring games, with the 6-5 Lightning win in Game 3 being the more recent example. The Ducks and Hawks, on the other hand, have favoured much tighter, low scoring games.

In the East, an overwhelming victory (5-1) went to the Rangers, as Swedish sensation Henrik Lundqvist redeemed himself

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: the End of an Era

with a 38 save performance, while Ben Bishop of the Lightning saved only 19. An 82 save rate percentage over the past two games may have served as a wake-up call for Lundqvist, who realized his team would be in danger of elimination if he didn’t answer the bell.

As of May 23, the question out West is, can the Ducks continue their postseason power, or will they once again fall victim to their previous performance curse? In the East, we’re left wondering if Lundqvist will avoid erratic play and make amends for abnormally bad performances, or if Tampa Bay’s offense will prove to be the real deal after concluding the regular season with the most goals scored in the league.

DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

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t was perceived as a monumental match-up that had been billed by Top Rank owner Bob Arum, boxing aficionados, and avid fans around the globe as “the fight of the century”.

After a gruelling process that spanned several long, overly exhausting years in the making, the anticipation for the event was colossal. Accompanied by immeasurable hype, it was a fight that was intended to spark new interest in a waning sport that was once touted as America’s biggest spectacle. A fight that received an unprecedented amount of publicity, and one that had the potential to stand the test of time as a result of two iconic athletes going toeto-toe in an effort to determine the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, or at the very least, the modern era.

In the end, the bout that saw the undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather clash with poised challenger Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao turned out to be an overwhelming dud. To suggest that it failed to live up to expectations would be an immense understatement. When you look back, it’s hard to believe that the two competitors were actually going to bring boxing back to the forefront with a so-called fight for the ages. After all, Mayweather was always revered for his defensive prowess rather than his knockout power, and though

Pacquiao possessed the latter with a speedy, lethal left hand, there was no reason to surmise that he could do much damage against an elusive fighter whose footwork, ring instincts, and all around boxing IQ are unmatched.

When it was all said and done, Mayweather proved that he was the smartest of his class, and that Pacquaio, despite being the aggressor for the vast majority of the fight, was just another opponent in the history books. Ultimately, the only people that could appreciate this fight were hardcore boxing fans, and by extension, hardcore Mayweather fans who admire the fact that Floyd is more of a boxer than a fighter, and a tactician rather than a brawler.

If you were a casual boxing fan, you undoubtedly had irrational expectations heading into the MGM Grand’s main event. In fact, you probably had a better time debating the fight than you did watching it. A case of “be careful what you wish for”, if you will.

What eventually took place was essentially a 12 round dancing fest on the part of Mayweather, one that featured Pacquiao failing to connect on over 80% of his punching combinations, and begged the question, did Pacquaio underachieve that much, or was Mayweather just that good?

Though it was later revealed by

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

media outlets that he was fighting with a disruptive shoulder, Pacquaio appeared to lack a sense of urgency that was desperately needed throughout the fight, primarily in the concluding rounds. There were a myriad of blatant opportunities in which he could have forced Mayweather out of his comfort zone, but he foundered and remained unable to capitalize.

Perhaps, it was the known payout that had something to do with the lack of substance.

Before both men took center stage in the ring on the night

of May 2nd, they had already agreed to splitting the richest purse in the history of boxing, one that paid Mayweather 9 figures - an amount that Pacquiao wasn’t too far off from.

The outcome was a product that paled in comparison to the standard of excellence that was set by the Ali’s, Louis’, and Robinson’s of the world. Neither Mayweather nor Pacquaio were trained assassins like their legendary predecessors.

As remarkable as their careers were, the reality is that Mayweather and Pacquaio are likely

be remembered by the court of public opinion as glorified businessmen after they ride off into the sunset.

Being cognisant of the possibility, boxing fans still shouldn’t look past the fact that the duo represented the last of a dying, yet special breed in a sport that is gradually fading into obscurity. For that alone, their reputations and endless list of illustrious accomplishments should be commended, while the boxing world reflects on the sensational fight that could have been.