The Campus November 25, 2015

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 71, No.4 No.6

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Quantity of Quality: The future of education

All I want for Christmas is...

Austerity Teach-In

A gift guide from The Campus editors

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WANTED: +BU Blood The Bleed Purple mentality goes too far NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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French students thankful for Bishop’s community

Students and staff provide support following tragic events in Paris ESTHER NOEL Contributor

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t is obvious that the unfathomable terror attacks in Paris on the night of Nov. 13 were a very moving event, especially for the French people all around the world.

This includes the French population within the Bishop’s University community.

This has been such a difficult week for many, especially being so far from our family and friends. Even though I am happy to be in Lennoxville and feel safe here, I would have loved not to be so far from my motherland during these trying days. Those kinds of events always remind us that death is never too far away; it makes us want to spend more time with the ones we love.

We French students, international and exchange, are really thankful to be part of the BU community and for the support we have been receiving since these unfortunate terrorist attacks. In fact, the faculty has been doing everything in their power so that we feel good and are supported.

Principal Goldbloom found it necessary to make it known that he was there if we needed anything in particular after what happened.

In a very touching move, he invited about 60 students to his house for dinner the day after. Not only did it provide

French exchange Students outside the Principal’s house.

comfort, it was a great occasion to meet other French students and discuss our backgrounds and how we finally arrived at BU. This was a very remarkable gesture from him and his wife Fiona. I believe everyone appreciated the time we spent there.

Moreover, in addition to the existent student services available to all the BU students including coaching, counseling, and other similar types of help, an exceptional amount of support was offered to any student that might be struggling because of the terrorist attacks by a psychologist; a gathering took place for a discussion about the events, among other things.

Many French students expressed their fear and anger in regards to the situation.

“It was fear. The anguish that had just finally been rid of – after similar events had occurred in Paris earlier this year – came back. [I believe] everyone in Paris was pretty angry. Months ago I left a calm, peaceful country, and now I know that I will go back to a hurt, torn country, and that’s tough”, said Laura Guez, a French exchange student. “But on the other hand, I’ve been really touched and moved by the fact that everyone here, profs as well as students, asked me if my family was doing well. I will never forget the kindness that I’ve been experiencing here. This proves to me that there still

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exists nice and clever people and that those people are more numerous than the others.”

We realize that this support would not have been possible if Bishop’s was not such a small school. As students from another country, we truly appreciate such assistance and support from the faculty and the Principal himself. It shows us how important we are here as individuals and confirms that Bishop’s is definitely an exceptional and wonderful school. We made the right choice coming here, whether it is for one or two semesters – or all four years. We are happy to be here and to be a part of the BU community.

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Austerity Teach-In KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

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n Wednesday, Nov. 11 students, faculty, and administrators gathered in the Patterson Assembly Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Individuals who passed by the room would have seen 40-60 people gathered together for a very important discussion, the Austerity Teach-In. The event was hosted by a committee of students who are also involved in the new Social Justice club at Bishop’s.

There were three presentations throughout the evening given by Dr. Bruce Gilbert, Bishop’s professor in the department of Philosophy, Nicolas Lecomte, a teacher at Champlain, and a panel of students.

Gilbert kicked off the evening with a lecture on the context of austerity. He addressed the posters that drew in a lot of students, stating that they represented the worse case scenario – a scenario that is dangerously close to becoming a reality.

Bishop’s University is roughly $6 million in debt. This is a startling number considering that Bishop’s had a balanced budget 3 years ago. Why the sudden red?

The answer is simple: government cuts.

As a result of decreasing support from the government, Bishop’s finds itself on the precipice of a financial crisis. What’s worse? The current debt also means that the government has revoked Bishop’s conditional grant.

Gilbert pointed out that the government continues to cut back on education to try to balance its own budget.

Although this may be necessary, many question why it is the education sector that is being cut, while other sectors may not feel the pressure of budgetary constraints.

While education is not in the federal domain in Canada, taxation and spending on the federal level do impact provincial spending and taxation, which does impact education.

Some argue that the province simply cannot afford to educate its citizens at the moment and believe that the federal government should play a greater role in education. The reality of the situation is that every society in the developed world has enough money to have free education and health care, so why don’t we?

Federal taxation may be the answer.

The Liberal Party of Canada has promised a small increase on the taxation of the wealthy (not including corporations) that could pay dividends when it comes to more funds for education in Canada.

The discussion then shifted to a current issue that many have witnessed over the last few weeks: the teacher strikes happening across Quebec.

Lecomte is a professor and representative of the Champlain College Teacher’s Union. His lecture helped clarify just what the recent strikes are all about, and why everyone (not just teachers) should

Demonstrations outside Vanier College in Montreal as part of the province-wide anti-austerity measures.

be getting involved.

The 2012 student strike could not help but be mentioned. Lecomte noted how the issue was largely ignored at Bishop’s and Champlain; demonstrating a lack of political engagement among students and faculty. The only thing that such abstinence contributes to is a selffulfilling prophecy; if no one cares then nothing will change.

Champlain’s involvement in the recent strikes stemmed from a movement towards the May Day strike, which was not expected to get much support. However, the results were eye opening: 17 for versus 20 against. This demonstrated that the faculty at Champlain was not as politically disengaged as previously thought.

It was a sign that people did care.

This all contributed to Champlain voting to strike on 3 out of the 6 scheduled days this fall term. The remaining 3 days of strike have yet to be voted on, but the strike dates are set for Dec. 1-3.

What exactly is being fought for? The sectorial negotiations of the recent strikes include issues such as salary, pensions, job security, and autonomy, among other things.

Lecomte wrapped up his talk by stating that real progress can only be made through the reframing of public opinion regarding this issue. The education system cannot be viewed as separate from the public; the concern needs to be a public one.

Finally, the evening ended with students presenting information on how austerity uniquely affects Bishop’s.

First to be discussed were the two types of provincial grants that universities can get from the government: non-transferable grants and operating grants, the latter being based on the amount of total credits taken at a

university. Bishop’s has a disadvantage compared to larger universities in operating grants: as a smaller university, the student body cannot be increased by more than its current numbers due to limited resources. A smaller student body means fewer credits are taken in total throughout a year compared to larger student populations.

Next was tuition, a subject of constant debate among students. There are two categories of tuition-based fees that contribute to the university, one of which comes directly from credit fees. For example, it costs a Quebec resident $75 per credit, $150 for out-of-province and French students, and a whopping $500 for international students. However, Bishop’s only gets to claim the initial $75 base fee.

International fees are pooled and distributed among all the universities.

This is done in an attempt to help equalize universities. However, Bishop’s is a small university with a large number of students coming from outside of Quebec; the student body consists of 55% out-of-province and 15% international students. The main issue is that Bishop’s contributes to 3.5% of the pooling of tuition fees but only gets a return of 0.6%.

Ultimately, education is no longer being viewed as a right and is instead a commodity. Students are seen as future workers rather than future citizens.

The Bishop’s model simply does not fit with the government’s view on education. Universities are reorganized to fit the market’s needs instead of society’s needs. Education is not the priority, economic viability is. This means that to be sustainable, a university must have courses teaching hundreds of students at a time, including online, if that means more money is being made.

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This is simply not an option for the limited resources at Bishop’s. However, with tuition fees frozen there is not much room to raise more fees. The result? Cuts.

An extreme example of this is Spring School, which was nearly cut last year. VP Academic Chelsea McLellan fought hard to keep the program from being sent to the chopping block. McLellan not only managed to preserve the 2015 spring semester, but Spring School is now protected under the SRC constitution.

After the presentations, the floor opened up for a Q&A period. A hot topic during this period was that of the Sportsplex. One student asked how the university could justify spending money on equipment to fill the new facilities when there were so many other aspects of the university that desperately needed support.

Students, faculty, and administrators all chipped in to remind those in attendance of the importance of the Sportsplex.

It does not just serve Bishop’s athletes.

The Sportsplex actually brings outside sources of money to the university as many residents of Lennoxville use the gym; it may also attract many prospective students to the school. It therefore engages the entire community at large.

Furthermore, the Sportsplex gives students a place to release stress and stay healthy. Since the first installation of a Sportsplex, Bishop’s party atmosphere has decreased and promoted a healthier student lifestyle on campus.

As the night came to a close, attendees were welcomed to join the student organizers at the Art Lab where picket signs were made for the strike that occurred the next day.

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Game On!

Simulations in the classroom NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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riday, Nov. 13 at 9:15 a.m. Bishop’s University and the Gordon Educational Leadership Fund, co-ordinated by Drs. Martin-Brûlé (Political and International Studies) and Webster (History), presented “Game On! The virtues of in-class simulation and gaming.”

The conference featured four presenters: Dr. Kerry Hull (Biology) and Dr. Claire Grogan (English) of Bishop’s University, Dr. Laurent Turcot (History) of Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and Dr. Rex Brynen (Political Science) of McGill University.

Hull’s short presentation largely focused on how and why simulations should be used and seemed geared towards those in or entering the field of teaching, despite an audience largely consisting of a variety of students. However, Hull was the only speaker to

demonstrate a simulation during the lecture, providing mini courses in the plurae and the thyroid hormone.

Grogan’s lecture featured details of last winter’s course on Literature of WWI, in which her students not only read novel and poetry of the time, but also followed a member of the Bishop’s community who fought in the war. Grogan also provided criticism of her own semester-long simulation, stating that while it created greater interaction, it was possible for students to discover more about the person they were shadowing before the information was officially given out.

After a coffee break, Turcot spoke of his time as a historical consultant for Ubisoft and their project Assassin’s Creed Unity.

Turcot believes in using movies and other media in class, if not for the information they provide, but also for provoking discussion about the misinformation. His wish, however, for the use of Assassin’s Creed is to be able to use the game as a sort of historical Google Street View, to better provide context and reference for students of history.

Brynen, the final speaker of the morning, and the one whose lecture lasted longest, focused on the experimental value of simulations, particularly in the Social and Political Sciences—where ethics often do not allow for experimentation—and their creation and effective implementation.

Brynen was also quick to point out that research suggests only a moderately positive effect on learning and that there is considerable variability, though they do act as a sort of intellectual cross training. This is because simulations break up the routine and promote teambuilding and networking, while at the same time motivating and engaging the audience.

After the lunch break, attendees were invited back to take part in different simulations: Grogan’s War Letters (an abbreviated version of the simulation in which her students partook), AFTERSHOCK (a simulation board game created by Brynen), or Assassin’s Creed Unity.

The conference wrapped up with a final debrief at 4:30 p.m.

SRC Supports Starting Before Labour Day Potential school calendar changes discussed at GA meeting SCOTT POTTER News Writer

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part from the Puppy Day that is to be held Thursday, Nov. 26, the most interesting thing to come out of the SRC General Assembly (GA) meeting held on Nov. 8 was the SRC’s decision to support a scenario for sessional dates, which would have the fall 2016 semester starting before Labour Day. Two scenarios were presented to the SRC by V.P. Academic Chelsea McLellan: scenario one was to run the semester from Aug. 31 to Dec. 9, while scenario two would potentially run from Sept. 7 to Dec. 17. She noted that the administration prefers scenario one, since it would give the various administrative offices more time off in December. The fall sports coaches also prefer scenario one, seeing as it will make less time

that athletes have to be on campus before their friends arrive.

Although there were some concerns that students would skip the first week of classes, as a number did in 2015, the SRC is confident that plans to anticipate Labour Day’s classes by making them up the preceding Friday will force students to attend. McLellan did not mention any specific advantages for the second scenario.

Natural Sciences Senator Ananya Srivastava mentioned that this year, after the school’s various decision-making bodies decided to make the fall semester start before Labour Day there was an outcry from students, who widely disapproved.

McLellan explained that this year the SRC’s auspices were only applied over the change to a pre-Labour Day because after the starting date had been set to the Tues-

day before Labour Day, the SRC pointed out that actually starting Wednesday made much more sense logistically. Therefore, this time around, students “might be annoyed,” but since the school at large would make the decision, the SRC would not be solely to blame.

Another SRC member suggested that it might be a financial hardship for students to lose those extra days that they could earn money during the summer. McLellan answered that they would be compensated by time gained during the winter break; they would be able to work then.

Despite the concerns brought up, no GA members voted against the scenario that the SRC Executive team seemed to be gently pushing, and starting before Labour Day was dully endorsed.

In either scenario, the winter 2017 semester is expected to start Monday, Jan. 11.

BU and Héma-Québec Collect 236 Donations Students and staff come out to save lives JEREMY ANDREWS News Writer

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n Monday, Nov. 16, Bishop’s University hosted its annual Héma-Québec blood drive. The initiative is part of campaign dubbed “Bleed Purple” that was launched earlier this year as collaboration between Bishop’s University, HémaQuébec and Canadian Blood Services to cross-promote the university and giving blood.

The goal for last week’s blood drive was 250 donations, and according to a spokesperson for Héma-Québec, they received 236, or 94% of the goal, from students and other members of the community.

Students often might not have a lot of money to donate or time to volunteer, but everyone has blood, so it is a great way for them to give back to society. Bishop’s University has been hosting blood drives for many years, but this week’s marked two firsts for the campus.

For one, this drive was held in the newly built Sportsplex. Previous blood drives have been held alternately in the

Gait and in the Centennial Lobby. This year they used the public area in front of the snack bar in the Sports Plex, which is a much larger, well-lit, and more open space than those used previously, making the donation process considerably more pleasant.

The second major change is that this is the first blood drive at Bishop’s to use the new digitized information system.

Those who gave in previous years will likely remember filling out extensive forms and checking off “yes/no boxes” related to their health and travel history.

One then had to carry the questionnaire over to the nurse for an interview, before finally using a ‘secret sticker’ to indicate whether one was being pressured to donate blood and believed his blood should not be used for health reasons.

The new digital system first started to be used in June. Now, after first showing identification, donors are given a bracelet with a barcode. They then go over to a bank of tablets, where they scan the barcode, and answer all the questions on-screen. Donors may then proceed to see the nurse, who scans the bracelet

once again to pull up the results of the questionnaire, and finally each donor must give a virtual signature using a stylus. According to an article published by Agence QMI in June, many other documents formerly done on paper by staff and volunteers are also now digitalized.

The main goal of digitizing is to cut down on errors that occur when transcribing paper forms, and to improve traceability of blood products.

As usual, donors this year were treated to Domino’s pizza as a token of thanks.

At certain milestone donations, donors also receive a pin showing how many times they have donated. After 100 gifts you receive a gold card, and after 350, a platinum card.

This year, donors were approached following their donation and given a pamphlet about the new Plasmavie Donor Lounge, which will be opening in Sherbrooke early in 2016. The lounge will be open 6 days per week to receive plasma donations by apheresis. The apheresis process is more efficient than the typical ‘whole blood’ method used at blood drives, because it only takes

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Promotion for the #BleedPurple campaign.

the necessary components of blood for transfusions, leaving the rest behind in your body.

This results in a much quicker recovery time, allowing you to give donations up to once every six days, as compared with the waiting time of 56 days between whole blood donations. The lounge in Sherbrooke will specialize in collecting plasma for usage in manufacturing medications. Héma-Québec says it will be “modern and inviting,” featuring “personalized service” and “12 donor couches”.

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To die historic on the Shakespeare road Bishop’s Drama Department presents dystopian Richard III KATIE MANNERS Ar ts and Associate Editor

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ow is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by these sweet-ass snakeskin pants. rom Nov. 11 to 15, the Bishop’s University Drama Department presented a heavy-metal-gothic-dystopian style performance of William Shakespeare’s Richard III. Starring 11 upper year Drama students, the play was a two and a half hour distillation of Shakespeare’s original four-hour production.

Apart from the editing down of the script, the BU production stayed true to spoken form, with the actors reciting Early Modern English to a packed Turner Studio Theatre.

The most striking liberty the play took, however, was the aesthetic. Though the general appearance of tragedy and despair is characteristic of Richard III, the play exaggerated those dark tones through costume and setting.

Actors were not garbed in traditional Shakespearean attire, though the style’s influence was apparent. Instead, costume and set designer Lorena Trigos designed the play’s aesthetic based on director Jesse MacLean’s Mad Max-inspired vision. Aspects of the influential dystopian-action film permeated Richard III, but the high-octane aesthetic of Mad Max was softened, and at times distorted, in the BU play.

Leather met lace; velvet met snake-

skin. Actors wore belt buckle sashes and combat boots. Everyone was painted with black lipstick and exaggerated silver eye makeup. At times, characters appeared royal with a touch of dystopia, but others looked as though they had walked right out of an 80s heavy metal music video. The dramatically lit set, that included an impressive metal balcony and staircase, was also embellished with supposedly dystopian details, however pinning a gasmask to a support beam and stringing metal chains as if they were fairy lights seemed an underwhelming attempt to convince the audience of the intended dystopian aesthetic.

With the perversion of aesthetic, so too came the confusion of accent. Though all actors spoke the Early Modern English of Shakespeare’s time, each actor performed with a distinctly different accent from one another. What resulted was a culture clash of French, Irish, Modern English, and attempted Shakespearean, that at times disengaged the audience from the play.

Duke/King Richard was, fittingly, the most engaging of characters in Richard III. Played passionately by Anthony Laflamme, “misshaped Dick” limped across the stage knock-kneed and hunchbacked. Richard’s descent into madness was made convincing as sweat poured down Laflamme’s face and spit shot from his jaws. These same snarling lips met many a mouth and hand throughout the play – including a prop baby doll that

Laflamme momentarily made out with.

Sharing lipstick was not Laflamme’s only specialty, though. Throats were cut here, there, and everywhere as Richard madly grasped for the throne. There was even an act of beheading, as Richard’s 80s-heavy-metal-looking lackey, played

by Justin Krawczyk, overtook the leather-clad Lady Hastings, played by Emily Knight, and emerged with her papiermâché head.

Richard III also exhibited several choreographed fight scenes that were full of energy but lacked urgency. Obviously no actor wants to be assaulted with a large pole, but every screaming charge and thrust quarterstaff seemed to lose its intensity just before the fighters met. That being said, the final moments before Richard was murdered were palpable as the howling cast trapped him under a ceiling of blunted spears before he was dealt the final blow.

One of the most chilling scenes in Richard III was an act of adaptation, which speaks to the success of the director’s deviant vision. In the scene, cast members slowly emerged from the wings singing a haunting rendition of the traditional English folk tune “Rose, Rose, Rose, Rose.” The harmonies of “Rose, rose, rose, red/Will I ever see thee wed?” produced goose bumps in the audience.

The multi-talented cast proved their prowess not only onstage, where the most universal talent seemed to be screaming, but backstage as well. With

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Anthony Laflamme and Jennie Selman act out the tragedy of Richard III.

such a small cast of 11 actors, and such a large cast of characters demanded by the script, actors were forced through a multitude of costume changes. Kudos should be awarded to both the actors for their flurried backstage actions, and to the costume designer and costume first hands for creating uniquely gorgeous outfits that were also practical.

The Drama Department’s follow up to the dystopian Richard III is the student festival, Theatre Activ, that runs from Jan. 26 to 31, 2016. Auditions will be held on Nov. 27, in Turner Studio Theatre.

Board game bar set to open in Sherbrooke ANGÉLIQUE BIELSKI Staff Writer

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ontagu Pub Ludique will soon offer a unique night out experience for its patrons, with craft beer, finger foods, and a wide selection of board games that can be played right in the bar.

The idea for a board game bar came last year at Dégustabière, an event promoting Quebec’s microbreweries and food delights from the Eastern Townships. Simon Nantel, then in the Dégustabière committee, organized a night of beers and board games. He partnered up with local entrepreneur Christian Lemare who runs Le Griffon, a board game store on Wellington Street. The experience was a success.

“We are in a second golden age of the board game,” believes Lemare, who went on to explain the revival, “I think it’s because of those things,” he said pointing at the smartphone on the table. “Board games are a real social gathering. You meet up, have a beer, and interact with

each other.”

The two partners started working seriously on the project last January. Now, they are almost ready to open.

Local entrepreneurs Lemare and Nantel are eager to let the clients in, but a delay with the alcohol license is forcing them to wait a little longer. There is already a buzz around the new pub with fans asking them on their Facebook page to open even without the permit, but the owners disagree. “You will like it even more with the full experience,” they answered.

There are board games for every type of player. The pub will start with a selection of about 400 games, thirty percent of which are in English. Every night, an animator will be there to help the clients choose a game and help them get started. “This justifies our cover charge of $5 per person,” adds Nantel.

The bar includes craft beers from a dozen microbreweries in Quebec, wines,

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Christian Lamere (left) and Simon Nantel prepare to open Sherbrooke’s first board game bar.

and cocktails. Food plates have been carefully crafted so that food can be easily shared amongst the players.

The local bar at 92 Wellington Street N will welcome 60 clients at the beginning, but the owners are already working to enlarge it to accommodate twice that number in the next few months.

There are other bars in Canada who

run on the board game concept, but none in Sherbrooke. Lemar and Nantel look with admiration at Randolph Pub Ludique in Montreal; so popular that there is often a queue to get inside. Nantel and Lemare hope to achieve the same success with the student population in the region.

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All I want for Christmas is…

A gift guide from The Campus editors

NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief Digital subscriptions to The Economist, The Atlantic, Met Opera On Demand, and/or Broadway HD, $77/year, $32.50/year, $14.99/month, $14.99/month

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Okay, these are four things, but as they all fall into the same category, I thought I would combine them. I love reading The Economist and The Atlantic, but those pesky article limits mean I can’t see all the content I want. I also love musicals and opera, but going to New York is expensive; the shows even more so!

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Ticket for the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker, $88.50

Ticket to either the Capitals-Senators or Capitals-Canadiens game, $100

Apart from 2014, I’ve gone to a hockey game every year for my birthday. Why not go for Christmas so that I don’t have to drive to Montreal?

I’m a huge ballet freak. I danced until I was in high school and I had to stop due to an injury. However, I still love the ballet; the Nutcracker is one of my favourites. Plus, is there a better way to celebrate the holiday season?

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KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition, $40.00 from Indigo

Does anything Harry Potter ever need a reason?

Assorted Candles, $12.50 - $22.50 from Bath & Body Works

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Snowy Forest Colour Changing Nordic Mug, $23 from DavidsTea

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My name is Kristy, and I have a mug problem. It is my strong belief that there is no such thing as too many mugs. My favourite mugs are the ones that have a special story behind them, like the ones I’ve collected when I’ve travelled or mugs given to me by my friends. As much as I do love a mug with a story, I also really enjoy cute mugs. This is just the coolest, cutest mug I ever did see.

PTXmas (Deluxe Edition), $7.99 from iTunes

Although this isn’t Pentatonix’s newest Christmas album, it is sadly the only one I do not own. It includes some of their most famous Christmas covers like “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Little Drummer Boy.” For all those A Cappella or Christmas music fans out there, PTXmas and That’s Christmas to Me are definite musts.

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As a student with two cats and an apartment that can get a bit messy from time to time, candles are essential. The ones from Bath & Body Works are strong enough that I can burn them an hour before hosting a party and no one can tell that I’ve only finished cleaning 10 minutes earlier. Woodsy scents are my favourite, particularly pine during this time of year; I miss having a real Christmas tree!

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I would love a night fury dragon sweater courtesy of Bamboota, a graphic designer contributing to Tee Fury. How to Train Your Dragon is one of my favourite movies and wearing a lovable dragon on a sweater will certainly make the holidays merrier!

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Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta, $23 from Indigo online

This book is about a Nigerian girl who falls in love with another girl during a civil war. I am very intrigued by the premise and am really excited to immerse myself in the world of a good book. It’s been a long time since I’ve read anything that wasn’t a newspaper or an academic journal.

I want a dog, and realistically, any kind of puppy would be awesome. But these guys are, hands down, the coolest and cutest ones out there.

Silent Night Fury Ugly Christmas Sweater, $25 from Tee Fury

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Meet and greet with Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is, without a doubt, my favourite band. A chance to hang out with these guys would be unreal. Also, I wouldn't say no to hearing them play a few songs for just some friends and I...

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Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town, $25.49

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Jon Krakauer is one of my favourite writers and his style of reportage is inspiring. Missoula is Krakauer’s meticulously reported narrative about a series of sexual assaults at the University of Montana — stories that illuminate the human drama behind the national plague of campus rape in the United States. I have been itching to read this book since it came out, as its stories are real and poignant. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy.

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Ray-Bans, $190

For the girl with 30 pairs of sunglasses – literally 30, I’m not joking – it’s time to own an expensive pair. This style of Ray-bans caught my eye a while ago with its retro look and cool shape. I have brought them up to the cash three times already but chickened out at the till. What better way to top off my wish list than getting something I’ve always wanted?

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Nike Roshe, $165

My shoe obsession is shameful at best, and I’m sorry to say I cannot stop. I have not hopped on the Roshe bandwagon yet, but I think it’s about time. Their fun style and lightweight make for the perfect day-to-day shoe, but they are a little bit pricy and hard to find when your feet are a whopping size 11. For all those fashion savvies who will criticize, yes, this style did come out in the summer, but I don’t care – it’s a wish list; I can want what I want.

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Nessie Ladle, $2.09

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Wacom Intuos Art Tablet, $99

The complete Stargate SG-1 (and possibly Atlantis) Series, $499 ($199)

I've been eyeballing the Intuos tablets for a couple months now and have convinced myself that I'd like to try one. I'm looking forward to exploring new ways of photo editing and, possibly, getting a little more artsy as well.

I love space, and I love watching space related shows.

Even though I've seen both these series before, I think that they are some of the best series out there that deal with the possibility of humans traveling the galaxy in our lifetimes.

This kitchen utensil is freaking adorable!

I'd make more soups just to be able to use it more often! It's important to foster a love of cooking if you want to make things that you'd want to share with your mother. This little kitchen helper would, hopefully, be enough to distract visitors from my poor cooking skills.

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GoPro HERO+, $199.99

I am going on exchange to the University of Malta next semester and I think that a GoPro would help me to create memorable and unique footage of my experiences there!

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"This Place a Stranger: Canadian Women Traveling Alone" edited by Vici Johnstone, $25.00

My exchange next semester will be the first time I travel alone in my life. For that reason, I am hoping to read and learn from this collection of non-fiction stories about Canadian women traveling the world before I go.

Party Like Gatsby

Bishop's University 48"x60" Blanket, $74.00

For someone who is always shivering if not wearing multiple layers, a big blanket is just what I need...better yet, a big, purple, Bishop's-themed blanket that I can cover up with while cheering on the Gaiters at outdoor sports games!

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Among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars” Bishop’s “partied like Gatsby” at the annual Gait Gatsby event on Nov. 14, hosted by Bishop’s Residence Events Committee.

The Gait was decorated to the nines, as is only fit for a Gatsby party, complete with balloons, stars, streamers, and a photo booth.

Students attended dressed in their best 1920s semi-formal attire; women wore their finest beads and flapper dresses, while the men suited up. It turned into a party of all ages as members of the Bishop’s community both young and old showed up to enjoy the night.

Made available specifically for the classy occasion were poppin’ bottles of champagne, along with the usual beer, mixed drinks, and drop shots.

The dance floor was packed as partygoers rocked out to DJ Oscar Veron, who had the party pumping so loud that in order to be heard above the noise, one had to scream directly into their friend’s ear. The crowd was bumping and fist pumping in time to the beat, moving as though they were one mass.

The Gait was so overwhelmed with people that as of 12:30 a.m., there was an hour-long wait to get inside.

However, the party had to come to a

close early due to the fact that the fire alarm was pulled around 2 a.m. The music was turned off and the lights turned as everyone was asked to leave the building immediately.

People had to abandon their coats and the Gait was closed for the remainder of the night. People were allowed to return once the building was cleared and in the following days to pick up their belongings from Coat Check.

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FEATURES

THE CAMPUS NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Asha-Maria Bost, Features Editor » thecampus.features@gmail.com

“First came truth. Now comes the hard part.”

A Walk Across Campus with Aurasma’s Augmented Reality DR. AVRIL AITKEN Contributor

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n June 25, author Joseph Boyden tweeted the words, “First came truth. Now comes the hard part.” While he was writing about the release of the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), he was also underlining that the road to reconciliation is a long and challenging one.

It requires our collective commitment to understand and counter the ongoing effects of what Chief Justice Beverly McLaughlin has referred to as Canada’s “cultural genocide.” The many steps toward reconciliation are spelled out in the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action; the Chair of the TRC has stated, “Reconciliation is about forging and maintaining respectful relationships. There are no shortcuts.”

So, what is the role of institutions like Bishop’s in reconciliation? The TRC Chair, Justice Murray Sinclair, has written that “[it] is precisely because education was the primary tool of oppression of Aboriginal people, and miseducation of all Canadians, that we have con-

cluded that education holds the key to reconciliation.”

In response to the work of the TRC, Universities Canada, on behalf of their 97 member institutions, released 13 principles on Indigenous education developed by university leaders. One of these principles that university leaders have developed focuses on “providing greater exposure and knowledge for non-Indigenous students on the realities, histories, cultures and beliefs of Indigenous people in Canada.”

In the past few months, campus members have been invited to different events that foster the relationship building that Justice Sinclair has characterized.

Recent events include, but are not limited to, guest speakers, a community feast, Community Art Lab creations, Elder visits, and the Kairos simulation activity.

This week, campus members are invited to experience A Walk Across Campus with Aurasma’s Augmented Reality. The purpose is to help campus community members to build their knowledge; it is also about fostering reflection on the significance of the gaps in viewer’s understandings and in public awareness of

the realities and histories of Indigenous people. This includes a focus on our campus space as well as in Canada, broadly.

All you need to participate in the walk is this issue of The Campus and a handheld device on which you have downloaded the Aurasma App. By fixing your screen on scenes that we will call “triggers,” you will be taken to other spaces and times – through very short films (on average a minute in length) – called auras. While you can find the triggers in different areas of the grounds and corridors of Bishop’s, this week The Campus gives you direct access to the auras through the publication of the triggers.

What will you find? Some of the auras ask you to consider what it means to acknowledge that we are on Abenaki territory. Others ask you to think about whose history is represented in and through our campus spaces, practices, and commonly used texts. This project is part of a course in Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning, taken by all Secondary level B.Ed. Students in the final year of their Teacher Education program.

Community By: Genevieve and Victory

Have a seat By: Stepanie and Frederic

Not a costume!

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Sporting?

By: Camille, Laurence, Val

Food Experiments By: Andie, Angela, Carleigh, Jessica

Residential Schooling By: Andie, Angela, Carleigh, Jessica

Baggataway By: Jade and Erik

The Fur Trade By: Andie, Angela, Carleigh, Jessica

Bridge over the Massawippi By: Audrey Ann & Jennifer Trickster By: Matthew & Emily

Visitors arrive!

By: Matthew & Emily

Be sure to look for these and a few more around campus!

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OPINION

THE CAMPUS NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Haley Lewis, Opinion Editor » thecampus.opinion@gmail.com

WANTED: +BU Blood The Bleed Purple mentality goes too far NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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n my first days at Bishop’s I was frequently treated to chants of “Be What?

BU! Be Where? BU! Be Who? BU!” Many people proudly sport shirts saying Bleed Purple or other sayings that indicate BU is to be seen as a unit.

While these slogans were fine when I was a nervous first year in need of finding school spirit, as a third year I am simply annoyed.

The Bleed Purple mentality seeks to give more than cohesion in the community; it seeks to make the student body uniform.

I see people running around in all purple, wearing morph suits and tutus, and holding signs (all while drunk) and cannot relate.

I own precisely five pieces of BU clothing, three of which I acquired during Frosh Week and will never wear again. I own one pair of purple pants, one purple shirt, one purple cardigan, and two purple scarves – all of which I owned before becoming a BU student.

Those most affected by the Bleed Purple mentality seem to be those who care the least about events outside Lennoxville, are those who don’t explore Sherbrooke, and seem most likely to live by the line of the school song which states,

”We will stay here forever more.”

As someone who drinks little, avoided most of Frosh Week, and doesn’t attend sports games it becomes even harder for me to become caught up in the Purple lifestyle. The one Bleed Purple event in which I would like to take part (the blood drive) is barred to me.

By not attending the events in which the Bleed Purple mentality is most pervasive, I find that I am rather disillusioned by Bishop’s.

In talking with others who also tend not to attend the events and are also upper year students, it seems my view is not uncommon. We just tend to keep quiet about it.

Those of us who are more disaffected tend to be looking forward to leaving BU and the immaturity of Lennoxville. We are curious about what occurs outside the borough (or even what occurs in the borough but is unrelated to Bishop’s) and tend to be those more in favour of things like going on strike due to austerity measures.

In comparing those I know who are caught up in Bleed Purple and those who are not, it becomes obvious that the answer to the questions “Be What?” and “Be Who?” shouldn’t suggest being an individual, but rather a sheep.

Meaningful Initiative: Aboriginal Center Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Relationships on Campus HALEY LEWIS Opinions Editor

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ith the recent election results in and Justin Trudeau appointed as Canada’s new Prime Minister, a lot of promises have been made.

One promise that the Liberal Party of Canada made was to improve the relationship between Canadian Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals.

This got me thinking, how are the relationships between Aboriginals and nonAboriginals treated on the Bishop’s University campus? What is being done to improve these relationships? Is anything being done at all?

There is not one simple answer, but there is something that can be said for certain. In order for Canada to move forward, an effort must be put forward from every corner towards Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships.

Bishop’s happens to make up one of these corners.

For starters, there are some amazing professors from multiple departments such as Sociology, Education, and History that are doing their part to raise awareness.

There is also the on-campus club called the Indigenous Cultural Alliance; this club recently launched an anti-cul-

tural appropriation campaign.

So there are things being done, but these are all individually motivated initiatives; there isn’t one large entity working towards a greater good. Bishop’s, as an institution, needs to come together. I have a few suggestions as to what can be worked towards.

For one, there is no option to disclose an aboriginal identity on the application form for incoming students; what does this mean? We have no idea how many aboriginal students are actually at Bishop’s to begin with.

Secondly, and what I consider to be one of the biggest issues on campus, is the lack of an Aboriginal Centre.

Why should Bishop’s have an Aboriginal Centre when it doesn’t even know its population?

Well, one of the most important aspects when applying to post-secondary schools as an aboriginal person living on reserve is making sure you have an adequate support system. This is essential to help guide you in making the transition to university. It is not an easy transition when, as an aboriginal person living on a reserve, life has largely consisted of a living within a small indigenous com-

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munity. An Aboriginal Centre provides a necessary support system to ease this transition. Bishop’s University is one of the few universities left in Canada that still doesn’t have such a space.

There is so much un-utilized space on campus that would be fitting for an Aboriginal Centre from the barely used Diversity Centre to the vacant Internation-

al Centre that is used for a “drunk tank” on nights out. The creation of a centre on campus would help foster the aboriginal population.

Trudeau made a promise to improve the relationship between Canadian Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals; I believe Bishop’s should make that promise to.

Service of carols and readings for Advent and Christmas November 28 @ 7:30 pm - November 29 @ 3:00pm St. Mark’s Chapel A beautiful ceremony and a great way to relax before exams begin.

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The Starbucks Controversy A. HENRY-COTNAM Contributor

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ith the Holiday season fast approaching, it’s no wonder people are beginning to feel tired, overworked, and flustered. This time of year brings caffeine addicts out of hiding and people begin flocking to their local coffee shops to get that pick-me-up they deserve.

On Nov. 1, Starbucks revealed their “Holiday” cup for 2015. People were surprised to discover that this year’s design was simply a plain red cup unlike previous years, which displayed snowmen, snowflakes, and other Winter-themed imagery.

In a perfect world, this really would not be an issue. Instead, in our consumer driven, capitalistic, Westernized-world someone had to find a flaw in Starbucks’ all-inclusive seasonal cup. Only four days after Starbucks released their cup design, a social media personality, of sorts, named Joshua Feuerstein, posted a video to Facebook claiming “Starbucks removed Christmas from their cups because they hate Jesus.”

Personally, I can’t understand how this is any kind of issue. Starbucks has absolutely no obligation to create a “Holiday” cup in the first place. Secondly, they have decided to be somewhat more inclusive by not displaying any specific Christmasthemed images. I understand how some people may be feeling as if Christmas itself is being attacked, but how would you feel as a non-Christian who simply wanted their Venti Caffe Mocha on a December morning? Why should they have to see Christmas-esque imagery on their beverage? Sure, they could just buy their coffee somewhere else… but so could the very people hyping up this non-issue.

Thinking about this topic, I have to let out a laugh, because it’s such a ridiculously unwarranted argument. I don’t see the side of the argument that says trying to be inclusive of all and any faiths, beliefs, or religions is an attack on Christianity. Starbucks is a secular business; they have no intentional connection with Christianity. The fact that they used to produce Christmas-centred Holiday cups, only says that we live in a Westernized country where Christi-

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anity is the most widespread religion.

Starbucks was simply appealing to their audience.

In all honesty, I find it incredibly tiresome to hear of stories like this, because they are barely stories and this is definitely not news. This was simply the rant of some guy who happens to have a fairly widespread social media platform at his disposal. We, in the West,

are so privileged that we actually think it is OK to create a stir about such an insignificant moment in our lives.

Given the global events that took place on Friday, Nov. 13 including terror attacks in Paris, bombings in Beirut, a massive earthquake in Japan, and the ongoing refugee crisis in the Middle East, I propose we never speak of this red cup debate ever again.

Professors help senior students prepare for Graduate school AISLINN MAY Contributor

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ishop’s University is a unique and special place. I think most students who live in the Bishop’s bubble would agree.

However, benefits come with drawbacks. As a city girl, I must admit that there have been times when I would love nothing more than to walk to a movie, attend an art show, or simply just hang around a bustling city.

Nevertheless, I have never been so grateful as I am now to the professors

and resources available at Bishop’s.

I am in fourth year; everyone is applying to grad school and we know it’s crunch time. Three years of late night library sessions, countless Gait nights, and hung-over breakfasts at Pizzaville have flown by. Now, it’s time to think about what our next step will be; it’s scary.

Every final year student in a similar situation understands the panic that comes with looking at the growing “To Do” list that comes with the fast approaching January deadlines.

Despite this daunting image, thanks

to the helping hand of professors who have known us for years, these applications seem less intimidating.

I, along with other students who are interested in grad school, recently met with a few professors. These professors took time out of their busy schedules to meet in Morris House and offer us in-depth information regarding specific requirements for a successful graduate school application. These professors, having gone to graduate school themselves, know the ins and outs about how to apply and succeed in graduate school programs.

This opportunity allowed me to ask a range of questions that have been weighing on my mind. It was also comforting to see that I was not the only student stressed about balancing current schoolwork and thinking about life after Bishop’s.

This meeting showed me that my professors know me personally. They can write letters of recommendation that speak not only to my academic accomplishments, but also to my role and involvement in the Bishop’s community.

We are not just a number at Bishop’s; our professors know our names. Our efforts to meet them for papers, course selections, and advice do not go unnoticed.

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even post-Bishop’s.

These one-on-one interactions help to form a relationship that can be reflected in letters of recommendation.

Dr. Claire Grogan said that this is what separates us as Bishop’s students from the hundreds of other applicants who were not as fortunate to attend a small, undergraduate university.

As the deadline for my applications draws closer, I am sure I will have more questions. I am also sure that these professors will do everything in their power to help me along the way Fourth year is a year of uncertainty for many, both exciting and terrifying. However, one thing can be said for certain about the professors at Bishop’s; they see us as unique students. In a year from now, wherever I am, I will look back and raise a toast. I will always be grateful for my time here at Bishop’s University.

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OPINION

Take a Break Before You Break

THE CAMPUS NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Tips to cope with end of term stress HAYLEY WINCH Staff Writer

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ith final assignments and exams looming over our heads, stress can – and will – build up. Sleep schedules will be disrupted, appetites will be suppressed or incited, and emotional breakdowns will become a part of daily life.

The final weeks of school bring about very late nights and large amounts of overall stress. Students need to remember that taking breaks can actually help studying and relieve stress.

Each person deals with stress differently; personally, I eat. Chips, chocolate, loaves of bread, and pounds of pasta – I eat it all in large, unhealthy amounts.

But there is a better way; there are better snack foods that can be eaten without contributing to the freshman 15 in my fourth year.

Bananas are loaded with nutrients that can help relieve stress; if they are frozen first, they actually seem a little sweeter. You could also just cut them up and toss them in a little ice cream with sprinkles, or better yet, make a smoothie! Maybe just don’t make eye contact while you enjoy your nutritious banana.

There are also baked tortilla chips and salsa! It’s basically nachos, but with stress busting capacities. Baked tortilla chips count as the carbs your body craves, and they are actually low in carbohydrates. It’s okay to snack when you’re stressed; you just have to reach for the healthier options.

Maybe you’re not a snacker like me.

Do you pull constant all-nighters in attempts to finish assignments and study, study, study? Sleep is important. Your mom wasn’t kidding about bedtime.

Stress messes with the quality of sleep you get and causes you to toss and turn.

Not exactly the ingredients for a good night sleep. There are some tricks that can help you fall, and stay, asleep for the hours that you need.

According to Huffington Post, Lavender is a smell proven to help relax the body, which results in sleep. There are also deep-breathing techniques that are easy and inexpensive. How easy? Close your eyes and count each breath; eventually, you will forget to count, if you know what I mean.

Another great stress reliever is exercise. You may feel like you don’t have time to hit the gym, but make the time.

Bishop’s has an awesome new Sports Plex that is begging you to use it. No one expects you to spend your whole life there. Try to go for 30 or 60 minutes; any amount of time spent exercising is going to help relieve some pressure.

You can also take a short walk around the campus. The fresh air and exercise will help give you the break you need.

Take a meditation walk in the labyrinth; just a simple walk around your building will give you the mental break you need to recharge and de-stress.

There are so many options that we, as university students, have to relieve stress: Get a massage from the ther-

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apist in the Plex; avoid unnatural energy boosters (that Red Bull is not helping you as much as you think it is); avoid relaxing with alcohol. I know that last one might seem tough at a time like end of term, but alcohol is only ever a temporary fix. Additionally, alcohol can actually cause your stress to come back with more severity once your buzz subsides.

No one is immune from stress, especially in university. My only hope is that we all understand how stress uniquely affects each of us and that there are resources available to us to help us through this final push.

Take a break before you break. Take care of yourself. You’ll get through this.

Re-learning the Bishop’s Website KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Staff Writer

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his semester, Bishop’s University’s website got an extensive update, completely changing its appearance.

While the look is now more contemporary, not everyone is happy with the changes that were made.

One of my professors remarked in class how many clicks it takes him to get to the page he wants. However, others in the class liked the update.

The biggest problem that I had with the new website design was the change in the names of some of the headings, which made me unsure where to go to find exactly what I was looking for. The old heading, “Academics,” for example, no longer exists. It is now called “Academic programs.”

While this is similar in meaning and contains the same information, it remains unclear what is actually present until you click on it; is the information for current students or for incoming students? You have to click to find out.

Another heading, “Future and current students,” which I do not recall from the old site, adds further confusion. Plus, these options are not immediately visible and can only be found by clicking on “Menu” at the top of the page.

Going back to when I first engaged with the new site, let’s follow my path. I wanted to look up a professor I had not met before. I remembered how, in the past, I could go to “Academics” and click “English” then “Faculty.”

Here are the steps for the same process now. Let’s say we’re looking for an English professor. Click 1: Menu. Click 2: Academic programs. Click 3: Faculty of Arts and Science. Click 4: Humanities.

Click 5: English department. Click 6: Faculty. Finally, but wait, there’s another step? Click 7: Name of the professor. Be-

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fore, I just had to scroll down to read, now a box with a little blurb appears – how modern.

For all its extra clicks, once arriving at the professor’s page, it is nice to have them organized with profiles that appear to have more information than the old ones. A lot of them needed updated photos due to low resolution, so this is great that that was finally done however the new site still contains professor biographies with no photos – an incomplete update.

I can forgo some of the click process I went through above and simply scroll

down to the bottom of the main page for the links to the pages under each heading. This is not immediately obvious to the average user because of the other information and pictures that need to be scrolled past to see those links, which are lengthy.

Despite the initial challenge of navigating the new site, not all of the changes are bad. In terms of convenience, it is not perfect, but we could be worse off and some of the changes do offer a bit more organization. It is like learning anything new; once you get used to it, it is not that difficult.

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What was happening at Bishop’s 50 years ago today?

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Campus History MARIAN NEESER-CARAZO Contributor

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ontroversial things were being said, and The Campus staff seemed to have little to no filter at best.

“WE QUIT,” a headline in the Nov. 24, 1965 edition of The Campus. The short and funny article ran thusly: “This is the last time you’ll get a Campus from us this year!

We have slaved all year under Simon LeGree for no money, no rewards, and no graft. (He locks everything). So we are quitting.

But don’t despair – all is not lost. This same mentally infirm, altruistic crew will be back with some New Year’s resolutions and your Campus. Rotsaruck in the exams – [signed] The Campus Staffers.”

Rotsaruck is perhaps something you have never heard of before, but the 1965 audience, who were evidently not concerned with political correctness, could tell you that ‘Rotsaruck’ was an imitation of the way stereotypical Asian pronounce “Lots of Luck.” Not exactly the sort of thing you would see on the front page of a modern edition of The Campus, and yet it was on the front page of this fifty-year-old edition.

This edition of The Campus was much more concerned with education than political cor-

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rectness. They talked about an attempt to abolish Student University fees, and the Canadian Union of Students (CUS) petitioned for it claiming it would “equalize educational opportunity.” Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to pay student fees?

This debate garnered national recognition and was accepted

rather quietly with the exception of the University of British Colombia where the student council staged a march at which 3000 students demanded a review of the commission.

Unsurprisingly, upon review, it was decided that the practical and realistic path was to continue imposing university

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fees. With modern countries like Germany offering free university education, it’s not a surprise that a variation of this debate is still with us five decades later.

The sports section covered a 12-12 tie in the Intramural A League touch football championship, as well as reported

loss 8-5 to Carleton in a Hockey game – if only intramurals were this popular now.

The paper also took a positive look at the woman’s basketball team with an article entitled “Prospects Good for Gaiterettes.” At the time, the woman’s basketball team was the “only major woman’s sport at Bishop’s.” They had a schedule of 12 games; the season was clearly going to be a busy one for the players.

On a similar note, the article entitled “Women Invited to Sports Day” was eye-catching.

The woman’s curling, basketball, and volleyball teams were to be sent to Montreal to play against some of the larger universities like McGill and Queens. This was notable because, as the article states, “woman’s sports at Bishop’s are not organized or generally recognized by larger universities.”

This trip back in time should serve as a reminder of the changes that have occurred over the past fifty years. Some things like the debate for free tuition remains the same, but other items like political correctness and women’s sports have evolved.

Profile Picture The Paris Attacks and Social Media NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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ate on Nov. 13, 2015 a series of terrorist attacks struck Paris’ 10th and 11th arrondissements.

Soon after, #PrayforParis took off; people began changing their profile pictures on social media – primarily Facebook – to superimpose the French flag over their own image.

Despite my Facebook feed being filled with posts saying, “X has posted a temporary profile picture,” accompanied by pictures of my friends and acquaintances displayed in blue, white, and red, I have not changed my picture, nor will I. Changing one’s profile pic-

ture is perhaps the lowest level way to show support: it indicates that you have heard about the event and want people to know you think it’s bad.

However, simply changing one’s profile picture does nothing towards understanding the incident or providing real assistance for those affected.

Additionally, I am outraged by the fact that Facebook is only providing an option to superimpose the Tricolore, thus perpetuating western centrism, as attacks claimed by ISIS also stuck Beirut on Nov. 13.

People in parts of the Middle East live in such terror each day, but few are saying #PrayforBeruit or for any other Middle Eastern city.

In fact, what we have come to hear of the Middle East following the attacks is that various governments (excluding Canada) are going to refuse to accept Syrian refugees for fear that this will put their own countries at risk for terrorist actions.

In reality, not accepting refuges only continues to ferment resentment and create more disaffected people who will be further subject to becoming terrorists.

In the name of promoting understanding and not pretending I’ve done something of use, I shall continue not to change my profile picture in regards to major events; the victims deserve better.

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THE CAMPUS NOVEMBER 25, 2015

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

Redmen spoil home opener as Gaiters fall to 0-2 DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

larly inside the paint, has o one said it would be easy. Sheryl taken a significant blow, and Crow was famous for those words now, two players are asked decades ago, and the expression couldn’t to carry the offensive load be more apropos for the Bishop’s men’s more than anyone else has basketball team, who were humbled by in recent memory. Six-footMcGill after a 94-68 loss on the evening three shooting guard Peter of Saturday, Nov. 14 at Mitchell Gym. Weston (Quebec City) is one The nation’s third ranked team took of them. exception to the loss they had previousAfter transferring from ly suffered to Bishop’s when they battled NCAA Division II School St. for the RSEQ title this past March. McAnselm College, Weston has Gill’s Jenning Leung made amends for proven to be a valuable addiPHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S GAITERS FACEBOOK PAGE that night when he poured in a game tion to head coach Rod Gilhigh 29 points, 18 of which were scored The Gaiters are off to a rough start and will have to get it pin’s group. Relieving some together before its too late. off three-pointers that, along with of the pressure off of third second chance points, ultimately proved Andrews and Majid Naji in the spring, year wing Jona Bermillo, he helped lead to be the difference in the contest. things haven’t been the same for the the team with 19 points, including three Since parting ways with several stand- purple, who are still in the process of makes from beyond the arc and an effiouts including Karim Sy-Morisette, Mike adjusting. The team’s defence, particu- cient 8-10 showing from the free throw

line.

“I think we have to get better at playing hard for 40 minutes at both ends of the floor. We can’t afford to take possessions off because good teams will make us pay,” Weston said after the game.

“Seeing as though McGill is ranked 3rd in the country right now, I think they are the team to beat in our league. We just have to focus on getting better every day”.

Other notable contributions came from Bermillo and Abdul Kamane, who each provided a dozen points, as well as David Belanger, who chipped in 10 of his own in the losing effort.

For fans and players alike, the home opener was one to forget. The Gaiters, who now fall to 0-2 on the season, have much to work on.

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fensive game plan, and that may not be easy knowing Rodgers is surrounded by the slowest receivers in football.

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t’s safe to say that Week 10 was full of surprises. The Lions stunned the Packers at Lambeau Field for the first time since 1991, the Saints fell to the Redskins, the Texans upended the Bengals to ruin their chances of a perfect season, and the Broncos were humbled by the Chiefs in what may have been the most embarrassing game of Peyton Manning’s tremendous career. If you’re involved with fantasy football and haven’t abandoned your team yet, here’s what you need to know: TOUGH LUCK, EDELMAN

Only a week after losing running back Dion Lewis to a torn ACL, the New England Patriots suffered another blow when their sure-handed target Julian Edelman broke a bone in his foot dur-

ing their tilt with the Giants. Edelman will be shelved for the remainder of the regular season, effectively closing the door on his use in fantasy football this season. Though the Pats sit at a perfect 9-0, their red-zone offence is expected to take a hit. Edelman finishes the season with 61 catches, 692 yards, and seven touchdowns, but there is still hope that he’ll be active come the playoffs. Wideout Danny Amendola’s fantasy value is expected to rise, as he becomes a more frequent target for Tom Brady.

touchdowns. Newton has been a model of consistency this year despite playing alongside what is arguably the worst receiving corps in the NFL. He should continue to roll with upcoming matchups against some of the league’s weaker defences.

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Though the Patriots are the more talked about team, it’s worth noting that Cam Newton’s Carolina Panthers are undefeated as well. Newton carried his team to another win against the Tennessee Titans, climbing to 9-0 on the season. The fifth-year sensation threw for 217 yards and scored two all-purpose

After a third straight loss, people are starting to wonder about Aaron Rodgers, whose production has noticeably declined over the course of the season.

The Packers have failed to score more than 30 points since Week 3 and were unable to the reach the 20 point plateau in two of their last three games. Against a horrendous Lions team, Rodgers consistently failed to move the chains due to dropped balls and poorly placed throws.

Though it’s hard to lose faith in #12, fantasy owners can only hope that Head Coach Mike McCarthy improves his of-

the dinos won 48, but it didn’t mean much considering the expectations weren’t high in the first place, and the season ended on a sour note. It’s worth noting that most teams with aspirations of success would not look on such a streak (five consecutive wins to start the season) as an achievement. Shortly after this start, the Raptors dropped three straight en route to a humiliating overall record of 7-6. This all but eliminated any evidence that they were ever even a record setting team to begin with.

The team continues to be plagued by the exact same problems that have prevented them from being taken seriously in years past.

DeMar DeRozan still cannot hit threes at a high, let alone average rate for a player at his position (made all the more frustrating when one takes into account

that DeMarcus Cousins, a center, is now shooting .412% from beyond the arc).

Jonas Valanciunas is still a liability when it comes to defending the pick & roll. Terrence Ross and Patrick Patterson have managed to become even less reliable, and newcomer DeMarre Carroll has struggled to adjust to what can only be described as a lackluster offensive system.

After failing to reach the 50-win club in both of the team’s previous two seasons and being kicked out of the playoffs in the first round each time, the question is: Should Dwane Casey remain the team’s head coach? Casey has gone on record saying “I don’t coach offense,” which is clearly evident judging by the way his players produce buckets compared to established competition. Perhaps, even more telling, is the fact that

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he Toronto Raptors started out the season with a franchise record five straight wins, leading many fans and pundits to the conclusion that this may finally be the year the team is able to “put it all together” and climb over the proverbial hump.

However, in the past few years the Raptors have broken several franchise records to resounding applause; what everyone seems to ignore is that all the team needed to do in order to break these lofty goals was simply show up. A record like 47 wins two seasons ago was significant because the team seemed like it was dead in the water after parting ways with Rudy Gay. Last year, a new record was set when

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Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins demolished New Orleans when he threw for 324 yards and four touchdowns in Washington’s 47-14 win. He notched a perfect passer rating and season-best 80 per cent completion mark against the historically bad Saints defence. Cousins has also shown decent chemistry with oft-injured tight end Jordan Reed; the duo have combined for five touchdowns in their last three outings. Provided that Reed stays healthy, Cousins may continue to deliver the goods going forward, and at the very least, is worth keeping on your fantasy team as the playoffs approach.

Casey, who was brought in as a defensive minded coach, has failed to achieve success on the other end of the floor.

Though numerous analysts insist on coming to Casey’s rescue, often stating that he should not be judged until after the playoffs (which happens to be the same argument that was used prior to both of Toronto’s failed campaigns), eventually, something will have to give.

Watching Kevin McHale lose his head coaching job after a miserable start with the Houston Rockets may be enough to prompt Raptors fans and management to finally consider the obvious: Dwane Casey is not the right man for the job and there are far more bench bosses out there worthy of being named his successor.

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Individual 2015 NFL Award Predictions

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ach year at the NFL Honours awards ceremony, the NFL grants individual awards to players and coaches who demonstrate the best all-around ability at what they do throughout the season.

There are often hotly contested debates over who should win each award at the end of the year, and naturally, all pundits and fans have their own opinion. This writer is no different, thus below are my thoughts on who will come away with hardware after the season concludes.

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Todd Gurley, RB, St. Louis Rams At this point it’s a two horse race between Gurley and Raiders receiver Amari Cooper. However, Gurley might be the best healthy player at his position in the league, or at the very least, top 3.

There’s even a chance that he could lead the league in rushing yards by year’s end, although Adrian Peterson does

have a significant lead.

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marcus Peters, CB, Kansas City Chiefs Peters has made some big plays so far this season with three interceptions, and is playing at a high level on a defense that has been turning it on in recent weeks. There are a couple of other rookies who could take this award, but Peters’ knack for heroics could have him stealing headlines.

Coach of the Year: Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers The Panthers have a shot at going undefeated this year; if they get anywhere close to that, Ron Rivera should be a shoe-in for the award. Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Bengals bench boss Marvin Lewis will also receive strong consideration.

Comeback Player of the Year: Eric Berry, S, Kansas City Chiefs

This one is a no-brainer. After conquering his battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Berry is once again playing like one of the league’s best safeties. He doesn’t have the flashy stats (interceptions & sacks) yet, but otherwise, Eric Berry has been absolutely great.

Offensive Player of the Year: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots Tom Brady is the best player on the highest scoring offense in the league.

He has thrown for over 3000 yards already, and is at (or near) the league lead in most passing categories. The Patriots have been lighting up the scoreboard in 2015, which is largely due to Brady’s arm and offensive acumen.

Defensive Player of the Year: Josh Norman, CB, Carolina Panthers Josh Norman is having the best year out of any cornerback in the league.

He is a true shutdown corner. Norman

along the way. In retrospect, he realized they were the kind of obstacles that helped him become the man he is today.

He also touched on the particulars of his contract, which coincided with the area of study that the students learned about in their Athletes & Society class.

After concentrating on the business model of sports professionals, Hebert took the time to touch on the duration in which an athlete (particularly one that has the opportunity to play pro football) can expect to be around for in what is a relatively short-lived career, and how said person can prepare for the possibility of an abrupt end to playing the sport.

After a brief stint with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals in 2010, Hebert, who had turned 30 at the time, could have thrown in the towel and called it a ca-

reer, but he found new life in the CFL when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats gave him a second chance. He found his way to the Alouettes two years later and became a staple in the team's defensive corps.

After earning all-star honours in 2012, Hebert, who proved that people can do anything they set their mind to as long as the right work ethic is in place, can now safely call the city of Montreal his home.

Being involved with professional football for over a decade has given Hebert a chance to give back to the community.

Five years ago, he founded the Ky Cares Foundation whose mission is to facilitate the relentless pursuit of success in the face of adversity so that today's youth can understand that one's circumstances do not dictate his or her

destiny. The foundation holds events in which its proceeds benefit struggling schools through scholarships and donations.

For his outstanding display of sportsmanship on the field, as well as his contributions to his team and community, Herbert was the 2013 recipient of the prestigious Tom Pate Memorial Award.

In the end, Quinn succeeded with his goal of providing his class with the opportunity to acknowledge reality given from those on the front lines of professionalism.

Hebert, a consummate professional with years of valuable experience under his belt, proved to be worth the wait for students who were looking to gain insightful knowledge of a working career associated with athletics.

reading 29-24 in favour of Laval. However, the Gaiters lost momentum in the second half and couldn’t match Laval’s pressure, which ultimately led to their downfall in a 63-46 loss.

Leading into the season, the team’s outlook centered on picking up their first league victory, something that has escaped them in recent years. Building off of a strong string of exhibition games, which included five wins, the team appears to be re-energized after being forced to watch the final four RSEQ invitational (a tournament they hosted) from the stands.

A few familiar faces are back on the roster this year as well as some new ones. Of those returnees is rookie of year Noemie Hamel-Petit, who was

named one of the captains for the 20152016 campaign.

After a tremendous rookie year that saw her lead the team in points and several other categories, Hamel-Petit spoke out about her new role.

“I am honoured to be named captain, that’s for sure, which means my role on the team now is even more important than ever. I need to be more vocal and implicated, but I also want to lead by example and play even better than last year and show what I’m able to do.”

On what the goal is for her group, she added: “I think we have a great team that’s able to compete this year and things are getting better as we go along; we’ll be even better after Christmas. Obviously, we are still looking for that first

regular season win, and I think we have the right players that can deliver it.”

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is allowing ridiculously low completion numbers this year and quarterbacks have a very poor QB rating when they throw passes his way. Norman has been the most consistently dominating defender so far in 2015; that’s why he should win.

Most Valuable Player: Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots The Patriots are on a tear this year and it all starts with Brady, who at age 38 has somehow managed to turn back the hands of father time. Brady is the team’s best player and their leader. He also happens to be on pace for one of his best seasons ever. If New England continues to roll, Tom Brady, who could very well reach the 5,000 passing yard and 40-touchdown plateau for the second time in his career, is the runaway favourite to bring home his third NFL MVP.

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Kyries Hebert, a former NFL player and current linebacker for the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, visited Bishop's University for a matinee presentation this past Tuesday.

Hebert spoke to students in the Sports Studies program about the business of sports professionals. Organized by Professor Morgan Quinn and program chair Dr. Brad Willms, the lecture was part of a series that not only gives students a clearer picture of life in the sporting world, but also aims to help prepare them for future employment opportunities and further studies in areas such as coaching, sports management, recreation, and leisure.

Hebert went in depth about his ascension to the professional ranks, articulating the many obstacles he had to face

Lady Gaiters remain determined to improve MIKE STANLEY Spor t writer

On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Bishop’s women’s basketball team played host to the Laval Rouge et Or for their third game of the season and last at Mitchell Gym until the new year.

The new look Gaiters, who were without freshmen Taylor Dennis and Maude Archambault due to knee related issues, started the game extremely well, leading a fast paced offense that swung the ball around smoothly. With the help of newcomer Ashley Milhomme and returning veteran Edith Noblecilla, Bishop’s was able to run the floor with dazzling moves and passes.

The Rouge et Or and Gaiters seems to exchange an equal amount of blows and finished the half with the scoreboard

Q: Why does someone who runs marathons make a good student?

A: Because education pays off in the long run!

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