The Campus October 29, 2014

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 70, No. 4

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Canadians pay tribute to fallen CPl. Nathan Cirillo, p. #2 PHOTO COURTESY WINDSORSTAR.COM

Alpha Phi: a lifelong sisterhood, p. #2

Kittens in need of a home! p. #9

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Ottawa Strong

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KRISTY BOCKUS News Editor

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t’s the story that shocked our nation.

On Wednesday, October 22 an armed man shot and killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo who was standing guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

The gunman was identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau (32), an extremist who recently converted to Islam.

He had a history of criminal activity in both Quebec and Vancouver. When Bibeau tried to secure travel documentation to go abroad, he was denied access but did not meet criteria for a ‘high-risk traveler.’

On the day of the shooting, Bibeau armed himself with a .30-30 Winchester lever-action gun. He approached the National War Memorial from the south so that Cirillo and the other solider could not see him. He shot Cirillo twice at point blank range and fired at the second guard but missed.

From there, he ran north and hijacked a car at gunpoint. He drove to Parliament Hill and entered the grounds on foot before hijacking another car. This attracted attention from the RCMP who followed him as he exited the car and ran into Center Block.

Inside, PM Stephen Harper and Conservative MPs were together for a caucus meeting. The NDP MPs were also in another room for a similar meeting.

When gunfire was heard, both rooms holding caucus meetings were barricaded with furniture. Both doors were shot at.

Bibeau proceeded down the Hall of Honour towards the doors of the Li-

Canadians pay tribute to fallen Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

brary of Parliament. It is here that he hid behind a pillar.

House of Commons Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers heard gunshots from his office only a few meters away. Vickers quickly took action and grabbed his semi-automatic pistol before running out into the hall. He positioned himself on the other side of the very pillar Bibeau hid behind.

Vickers launched himself around the pillar, twisting his body as he fell to the ground. Simultaneously, he aimed his pistol up at Bibeau and fired. Bibeau dropped and Vickers continued to fire until he emptied his clip.

Three other individuals were injured in the gunfire, but were released from the hospital.

Cirillo’s body was transported on Friday, October 24 to his hometown of Hamilton, Ont. The procession drove

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along the Highway of Heroes. Drivers pulled over to the side of the road to let the procession pass and many people gathered on overpasses to pay tribute to the fallen solider.

On Saturday, October 25 the National War Memorial was reopened to the public. People flocked to the memorial to lay flowers and wreaths to honour Cirillo.

The attack came only a few days after two soldiers were run over by a man with jihadist sympathies in Quebec.

One soldier, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent (53), was wounded fatally.

These events may have shaken Canadians, but it has not broken the spirit and morals prided by this country. Instead of being forced into hiding, we must come together as a nation and support one another.

We stand strong as Canadians.

Alpha Phi: A story of a lifelong sisterhood DAENA ROSE PARSONS & ERIN UNGER Contribuitors

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he Greek life at Bishop’s University is not always front and center; many people don’t even know it exists.

Of the chapters on campus, one is the sorority Alpha Phi—originally founded at Syracuse University, N.Y. in 1872.

PHOTO COURTESY MADELINE ENNIS Alpha Phi brings together women of Alpha Phi’s Eta Chi Chapter. all academic disciplines who have similar core life values: sisterhood, loyalty, scholarship, service, character develop- Alpha Phi will host the Gala in February. ment and leadership. The sorority now At Bishop’s, Alpha Phi’s Eta Chi chaphas over 160 collegiate chapters in ter takes an active role in the communNorth America with more than 187,000 ity with many philanthropic events. sisters.

Some examples of these volunteer Alpha Phi created the Alpha Phi events are the Bishop’s walk-home inFoundation in 1956. This foundation itiative put into place by student saferaises funds for women’s cardiac care ty and the “Trick or Eat” canned food research, in the hopes of creating a drive. healthier world for everyone. AccordAn initiative of the Eta Chi chapter ing to the foundation’s website, over a is the annual clothes drive, which ocmillion dollars is raised through events curs on campus in November; all of the such as bake sales and the annual Red clothes donated go directly to Estrie Dress Gala. Bishop’s Eta Chi chapter of Aide.

University can be a huge transition for some, and this group of dedicated women provide a safe place: a home away from home. They are supportive of anyone’s goals and want to see each individual flourish. The sisters place strong importance on school work and leadership within the community.

A big part of being among these women is to show leadership skills within the chapter, the school, and the community. Each sister strives to reach the highest of ideals, despite any obstacles.

If you feel like your values and goals fit with this group of women, feel free to contact Samantha Cote (scote11@ubishops.ca) or follow the Eta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Eta-Chi-Chapter-of-AlphaPhi/213434328745980). The sisters will be happy to answer any questions related to Alpha Phi, as well as meet up for coffee if you are interested in getting involved.

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Awareness in a Globalizing World NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

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rom Monday, October 20 to Thursday, October 23 Bishop’s University held Global Awareness Week 2014. This event was organized by Politics and International Studies chair Dr. Heather McKeen-Edwards and students Fabienne Bütler, Selma Alvarez-Barkham, Lauren Audas, Jennifer Rooney, Matthew Robinson, Kate Halliday, and Eric Lupien.

At 7 p.m. each night, guest speakers and professors from various departments presented a variety of topics from the Islamic State to Scandinavian identity.

October 20 featured the 2013 documentary Arctic Defenders with an opening presentation by Dr. Mary Ellen Donnan of the Sociology department.

Donnan said that ‘before we start analyzing issues of identity in other countries, we have to acknowledge and accept what is going on in our own backyard’.

The documentary tells the story of the Canadian north, from the radicalization of the Inuit in the 1960s to the creation of Nunavut. It was written and directed

by John Walker, who first visited Resolute Bay, Nunavut in the 1960s as a young photographer.

Walker’s documentary focuses on the stories of Inuit leaders who speak of the path to Inuit self-determination. The stories are told in English and Inuktitut, and many were highly critical of multiple federal administrations.

The film is eye opening in terms of the history of the indigenous/Canadian government relations. It also highlights the lingering legal issues that Inuit people have to deal with to secure the survival of their identity and culture.

Tuesday featured the topic of Demystifying the Islamic State. This included presentations by Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, of the Politics and International Studies department, and Dr. Crammer Rutihinda, of the Williams School of Business.

Martin-Brûlé’s presentation was on political dimensions of the Islamic State (IS), which includes everything from the name used by different countries to who and what IS is. Rutihinda focused on the financing and monetary wealth of IS.

By the end of the night, the audience of around 85 people learned about the origins and history of IS. It was founded in the 1990s by Jordanian Abu Musab alZarqawi as Jama’at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (Party of Monotheism and Jihad) and later became a part of al-Quaeda. They eventually separated as IS was deemed too extremist by the al-Quaeda leadership.

The area the organization controls is four times the size of Belgium and spans across two countries. A branch of the government is in each country and has many local leaders. IS’ income is annually between US$100 million and US$700 million with access to approximately £1.2 billion (nearly US$2 billion). The organization also collects taxes and controls large amounts of local infrastructure and resources for export.

Martin-Brûlé stated that the best way to defeat IS is through emphasis that it is a terrorist group and cutting off sources of revenue.

Wednesday, October 22 was about measures taken to preserve the cultural diversity as the world undergoes increasing globalization. Dr. Gilbert Gagné, of the Politics and International Studies department, Mr. Charles Vallerand, Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Cultural Diversity and Executive Director of the International Federation of Coalitions for Cultural Diversity, and Ms. Kim Fontaine-Skronski, Assistant Director for the Centre d’Études sur l’Intégration et la Mondialisation (CEIM) at UQAM, were panelists. Each presented on different topics including the Impact of Trade Agreements on Cultural Diversity, the Work of Coalitions, and Challenges of the Digital Revolution for Cultural Diversity.

The three panellists emphasized the role Canada plays in protecting culture and cultural exports, but that the World Trade Organization (WTO) see policies of cultural protection to be barriers to trade. The view countries take on cultural protectionism is seen both on the multilateral international stage, in which countries have signed and ratified the UNESCO treaty on cultural preservation, and at a bilateral or regional level through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Gagné’s presentation focused largely on how FTAs, especially those involving the United States, often don’t protect all aspects of cultural goods and services.

Vallerand focused on international coalitions and their efforts to preserve cultural diversity; even in Canada this is becoming more difficult due to budget cuts.

Fontaine-Skronski presented her work with CEIM and their forthcoming report on cultural preservation measures that may incorporate the Internet.

At the moment, most FTAs do not account for the Internet, and those that do say they will not regulate cultural goods and services streamed through or downloaded online. This is done in order to keep in place some cultural protection measures for movies, radio, and television (excluding broadcast) via the Internet. The biggest question of the night was, “How will technology help or hurt cultural diversity?” The answer was that we don’t know, but it seems likely that if search engines don’t change, the products of conglomerates and monopolies will prevail.

The final night of Global Awareness week featured what was perhaps the most interesting pairing of presentations. Dr. Daniel Webster, of the History department, presented on Human Rights as Identity in Timor-Leste (East Timor). Dr. Trygve Ugland, of the Politics and International Studies department, spoke about Re-Politicization of Identity: The Case of Scandinavia.

Webster’s presentation focused on the tumultuous colonial and post-colonial history of East Timor, which is split in halves as an island and as part of Indonesia.

Timor East was colonized by Portugal, while the rest of the island, and Indonesia at large, was colonized by the Dutch. As the colonial era ended, Timor East was thrown into turmoil. There were many questions on how to go about becoming independent. However, they were invaded by Indonesia for being a left-leaning, pro-democracy state.

For decades the people of East Timor were subjected to abuse regarding basic human rights. This included systematic massacres, restricted access to the is-

land, and an embargo on the release of information from the nation.

In 1999 the UN held an independence referendum for East Timor, 98.5% of the population voted, and 78.5% voted in favour of independence. Since becoming independent in 2002, East Timor has place high importance on respecting human rights, rather than ethnicity or culture, in forming their state’s identity. East Timor is the only country to have ratified every UN treaty on human rights.

Moving to the other side of the globe, Ugland’s presentation focused on identity politics in Scandinavia (in this case meaning Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). To understand the Scandinavian identity, it is necessary to first understand the different types of identity: nested and exclusionary.

Nested identities are those which coexist and compliment or expand each other, but do not have to exist in the same realms of life. Dr. Ugland’s gave the example that he is Norwegian and a father, but neither impacts the other.

Exclusionary identities are just that, mutually exclusive. For example, Morocco is an African country, and thus cannot be part of the European Union since it isn’t part of Europe.

Scandinavian identity uses both nested and exclusionary identities: one can be Norwegian and Scandinavian, but it is generally seen as impossible to be Scandinavian and European.

Scandinavian countries have a long history with net emigration, but since the 1960s many people of non-Scandinavian or European origins have arrived.

The three countries have since taken different policies toward immigrants.

The result is a fractured Scandinavian identity that encourages a new political perspective towards what it means to be Scandinavian.

Across the entire week, members of both the Bishop’s and larger community were treated to highly informative, interesting lectures on culture and identity. Many thanks go out to everyone involved in hosting Global Awareness Week 2014.

minority of people decides on behalf of society.

This year, it is particularly important to exercise the right to vote. School boards are facing smaller and smaller budgets that need to be carefully managed. The school board is one of the most local levels of government, and it has a major impact upon the community.

For the first time in history, the public will also elect the Board Chairperson, instead of the Council of Commissioners.

Candidates for chair of the CSRS are: Nathalie Goguen, Gilles Normand, Noël

Richard, and Hubert Richard. Goguen wants to open a dialogue between all levels of education to give kids a more promising future. Normand, the incumbent, promises stability if he is elected.

Noël Richard wants to once again make education the first priority in Sherbrooke. Hubert Richard, former mayoral candidate for Sherbrooke, is most concerned with preserving services to students.

For the ETSB, there is only one chair candidate: Michael Murray, the incumbent. Murray has a record of investing in

new technology: he allocated $750,000 towards computer equipment for the ETSB in 2013.

For both boards, several division commissioner positions are contested and will be elected based on the polls.

In order to be eligible to vote, you must be eighteen or older, a Canadian citizen, and have lived in Quebec for at least six months prior to the election. If you need to verify if you are on the electoral list or to find out your designated polling station, please contact Elections Quebec at 1-888-ELECTION (353-2846).

School Board Elections JEREMY ANDREWS Contributor

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chool board elections are scheduled to take place across Quebec on Sunday, November 2, 2014. This includes the two school boards in Lennoxville. The French board is the Commission Scolaire de la Région-de-Sherbrooke (CSRS), and the English board is the Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB).

Turnout for school board elections is not typically very high. In fact, at the last election in 2007, only 7.9% of eligible voters cast a ballot. This means a small

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Doctors Take on Primate Patients DENIS ASHBY Contributor

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n international group of veterinarians known as Gorilla Doctors are firm believers in “One Health,” a concept that links the survival of gorillas to the survival of the ecosystem. This organization strives to save the endangered Mountain and Eastern Lowland gorillas. There are approximately 880 Mountain gorillas left and the Eastern Lowland population is rapidly decreasing.

Since these primates live in close proximity to dense human populations, the risks of poaching and habitat loss are enormous. This proximity isn’t the greatest threat that these animals face, that title is reserved for the gorillas’ DNA.

Humans and gorillas share about 98.5% of genes so the viruses that threaten us are also a danger to them. Gorilla Doctors monitor these primates to detect any disease and give appropriate treatment as quickly as possible. The ill gorillas are given antibiotics at a distance with a dart and are treated in the forest.

Gorilla Doctors voiced their concern over the Ebola outbreak. This kind of disease could decimate the meager gorilla population even further. There have been suggestions to vaccinate the gorillas for two purposes: 1) protect the gorilla population and 2) gorillas are ideal subjects to test vaccines due to their DNA. This is a rational concern as

gorilla populations have been absolutely devastated by past Ebola outbreaks. One outbreak in 2002 wiped out 5,000 gorillas (93% of the population) at the Lossie Sanctuary in northweast Congo. Human Ebola infection is the number one cause of death for gorillas, excluding natural causes.

Another situation that Gorilla Doctors deals with is the confiscation of orphans from poaching and illegal trade. The organization currently has one Eastern Lowland and four Mountain gorillas in their care. The orphans are cared for from the time they are rescued until they are transferred to a long care facility.

In addition to helping gorillas, the Gorilla Doctors help with pro-

M-Montreal Adjudicates a Murderer NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

This article contains some graphic and disturbing information.

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t’s one of the most difficult trials of the decade, possibly the 21st century: Luka Magnotta.

Even finding a jury in Montreal was difficult. A total of sixteen jury members were selected with twelve regular jurors. Two jurors will watch the entire trial but not help in the verdict unless another juror cannot do so. Additionally, two back-up jurors will only hear testimonies if another juror is unable to fulfill his or her duties. All jurors needed to be fluently bilingual and understand the testimony.

Magnotta is accused of killing Lin Jun, a Concordia University student and Magnotta’s ex-boyfriend, in May 2012.

Magnotta has admitted to charges of first degree murder, indignities to a human body, distributing obscene materials, using the postal service to distribute obscene materials, and criminal harassment. He claims a disturbed mental state that prevented him from being in control of his actions. The Crown intends to prove otherwise.

The trial began on September 29, and thus far the testimony has been gruesome.

British journalist, Alex West, testified via video from London about a conversation he had with Magnotta in 2011.

This conversation occurred five months before the murder and concerned a series of videos Magnotta posted of himself killing cats. West recorded the conversation, in which Magnotta was defensive and self-contradictory.

West claims that Magnotta sent him a email under a pseudonym after their

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he Bishop’s Sports Studies program, much like our sports complex, is undergoing a renovation. It is growing and expanding. In a few years, we will be turning out not only top athletes but also top coaches, physiotherapists, sport psychologists, and athletic directors. One of the individuals who strive to make this a reality is Professor Morgan Quinn.

Quinn is no stranger to our campus. A Bishop’s alumni, he completed his undergraduate degree, an Education degree, and his Master’s degree at Bishop’s. He was also a member of several Bishop’s varsity teams before moving on to his teaching career; His teaching and coaching experience spans over 27 years. Whether in the classroom or the locker room, he is ready to coach his students towards success.

This semester Quinn is teaching the Sports 101 class, a core first year class for anyone declaring a Sports Studies major. The introductory course involves a mandatory lab to demonstrate the navigation of the library’s research system, a wide variety of informative research assignments, and amazing guest speakers. Quinn is determined to provide all students with the tools to succeed, but it’s up to them to turn that into achievements.

In a recent class, Quinn told his students, “you have to do it to the best of your ability, it can’t be done half way.

Get in that mindset first year… that is what this course is about. All your profs from this point on will be demanding and each will expect different things. You have to learn to adapt and do what is best for the situation you will be in.”

The Sports Studies program emphasizes that what happens on the field and what is taught in the classroom

jects oriented to ensure cooperative living between humans and gorillas.

To learn more about Gorilla Doctors, please visit http://www.gorilladoctors.org.

conversation, which stated, “You see, killing is different than smoking… with smoking you can actually quit,” and refers to “some very sexy journalists at [The Sun], I have one I’m very keen on now.” West believes himself to be the journalist in question.

Jenni Bryne, PM Stephen Harper’s current deputy chief of staff, was the Conservative Party’s director of operations in 2012; she was the person who opened the package mailed to Ottawa that contained Lin Jun’s dismembered foot. Bryne described the package as outwardly unusual, “the party doesn’t usually receive things of this nature.” She described a strong smell of something rotting once the packaging was openeded.

Bryne never looked in the bag, but instead called the police. Canada Post intercepted another parcel, this one destined for the Liberal Party in Ottawa¬, which contained Lin’s left hand. Lin’s torso was

Professor Profiles: Morgan Quinn GUENEVERE MACDONALD Contributor

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Gorilla Doctors firmly believe in a ‘One Health’ approach to save

found in a dumpster behind Magnotta’s apartment building. The other hand and foot were sent to schools in Vancouver.

Each package’s return address was for Renée Bordelais. Lin’s head was found a month later in a Montreal park.

Yann Daze, forensic pathologist, testified that Lin’s throat was cut while he was alive but under the influences of sleep medication. Lin suffered innumerable blows to the head, though it is not known if he was alive or dead at the time. Additionally, Lin sustained 73 postmortem wounds from a variety of instruments including a hammer, a screwdriver, a small electric saw, and a knife.

The trial is expected to continue for at least two more weeks, followed by jury deliberations on Magnotta’s state of mind.

can come together to prepare students for successful careers. There is a big push to rid Bishop’s of “the Country Club” label once and for all.

Students in Quinn’s classroom may often be tempted to refer to him as Coach Quinn; his enigmatic presence inspires his students with energized and informative lectures. For a coach, this is a necessary skill that contributes to a team’s success. For a professor, it is a valued tool that too often can get lost in the mayhem of university lectures, exams, and grading assignments.

As the Bishop’s community moves towards a new and improved sports complex, Professor Quinn and the Sports Studies department will be charging ahead with an innovative new program. The Bishop’s community is invited to see some of the proPHOTO COURTESY UBISHOPS.CA gram first hand by attending guest Professor Morgan Quinn of the Sport Studies program. speaker seminars. Check The Dish for dates and times.

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WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NEWS

Employment Insurance MATTHEW WARBURTON Contributor

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anada is a country world-renowned for its social protection towards its workforce. Compared it to its neighbour, the United States, the Canadian workforce enjoys a greater screen of government policy committed to the general welfare of its population. However, certain Canadian provinces are being hit particularly hard by changes regarding employment insurance statutes.

The trend is fairly obvious to the casual observer: the human factor of a labour force carries with it multiple obligations that make it an expensive arm of production. Pensions, insurance, union dues, health care, taxes, and overtime rates all make man an unfortunately weak counterpart to the machine. The labour market is becoming a shadow of its former self; it is now rare to see an

individual support themselves through the work of their own two hands, because the benefits of the system are largely lost.

In broad economic terms, the opportunity cost of working a temporary job is greater than the weekly payment received through unemployment insurance. It is estimated that out of a jobless population of close to 300,000 Toronto residents, less than 55,000 actually collect the benefits of the employment insurance premiums that they paid for. Results of this study are related to a certain aspect of the exploitation of part-time, short, contractual jobs. The high turnover rate of frictional unemployment that is attributed to people floating from different part-time jobs leaves them especially vulnerable to being passed over for unemployment benefits.

Another group of the workforce who

are hard pressed in matters relating to unemployment insurance are seasonal workers. The east coast of Canada has vested interests in fishing and forestry; it’s no great secret that Canada remains a nation with a primarily resource driven economy, that is in turn propelled forward by the efforts of manual labourers.

Almost 58% of all employment insurance claimants are deemed as seasonal labourers.

Conservative reforms by Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Cabinet are fully addressing the question of whether or not payments should continue to be made towards those who aren’t actively seeking steady employment. This again relates to the stigma affecting the seasonal workers of eastern provinces that they only work a certain amount of weeks in their regular season, before largely depending on employment in-

surance as subsistence through the rest of the year. Maritime premiers voiced their opinion: that they were specifically being targeted by the actions of Conservatives in Ottawa.

Ontario and the Maritime Provinces are the most likely to be affected as employment insurance reforms continue. Interestingly enough, a substantial amount of the workforce is veering away from the private sector into the domain of public service. Canada, a nation of approximately 35 million citizens, has around 3 million people working in areas related to public service, which carries a larger scope of social security in questionable economic times. There remains no doubt that further evolving employment insurance reforms will offset the balance between public and private sectors as well as man’s role in regard to the machine in production.

Interview with Chad Schella ‘94

Chad Scehlla ‘94.

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Director of Government Affairs Canada Post Corporation, Ottawa Chad graduated with a BA in Honours Political Studies.

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Chad’s cheerful personality helped him become an active member of campus life: he served as an RA and as President of the Students’ Representative Council for two successive terms”

Why did you choose BU? I chose BU because I met a student who was attending Bishops, Tony Harris (’87) who spoke so passionately about the campus an how much he enjoyed everything about Bishop’s. I was in high school at the time and from that moment on, I knew that Bishop’s was where I

wanted to go to university.

What did you do during your time at Bishop’s?

I have an Honours BA in Political Studies (’94) and was very fortunate to have had a very active extra-curricular life while at BU. I lived in Munster Hall my first year, was a Student-at-Large (On Campus) for the SRC and had a radio show on CJMQ. In my second year, I was again a Student-at-Large (On Campus) and a Resident Assistant in the Norton Hall. I was involved in a number of clubs as well and enjoyed the experience. In my third and fourth years, I was the SRC President and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

While SRC President, I also worked at Doolittle’s, was a DJ at the Pub (now the Gait), worked Student Patrol and participated in numerous clubs and activities.

I was also very proud to be named Valedictorian in 1994. I spent a summer working at the Old Lennoxville Golf Club as a bartender and really loved my time in Lennoxville. I was fortunate to be recognized with a number of awards as well while at Bishop’s (Munster Hall Resident of the Year, Ray Lawson Award winner, Golden Mitre Award, SRC Merit Award and recently, the Top 10 After 10 Alumni Award). I am always proud to go back to Bishop’s and see my names on the SRC Plaques in the Student Union Building.

What did your involvement teach you, and how did it lead to your recent and current successes?

The entire Bishop’s Experience helped me get to where I am today and most

of my closest friends remain Bishop’s Alumni. Bishop’s taught me so much, both inside and outside of the classroom, I am a very proud and loyal Bishop’s Alumni and am fortunate to have lived the “Bishop’s Experience”.

Do you have any advice to give current students?

My advice to current students is that they share a responsibility to not only enjoy Bishop’s while they are there, but to also leave it a little better place than when they found it. If every student does this while they are at Bishop’s, and

continue to honour that responsibility as Alumni by giving back, then Bishop’s University’s reputation will continue to grow. I would also recommend that students experience as many different and diverse extra-curricular activities while at Bishop’s and take full-advantage of the liberal arts undergraduate experience that Bishop’s offers. The diversity of your experience, and the people that you meet, will benefit you greatly later in life.

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Asha-Maria Bost, Opinion Editor » thecampus.opinion@gmail.com

Parliament Attacks: Canada’s 9/11? Probably not.

Why Canada was, and still is, safe.

JARED PERLMUTTER Editor-in-Chief

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he nation held its collective breath last Wednesday when news broke that there was a gunman loose in downtown Ottawa who had infiltrated the Parliament buildings. Shortly thereafter, we learned of the death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who died defending the nation that he—and we—hold so dear.

It would have been okay, even expected, to panic. But it seemed, that the much like we’re expected to do, Canada’s media outlets reported on the events calmly and efficiently, while the police force created the minimum fuss possible while dealing with the security breach. To the south CNN was publishing flasher headlines like “Terrified Capital”, but the CBC merely trotted out a live update, keeping the nation in the loop as the story unraveled.

This attack occurred right after one a little closer to home: two military men were hit by a car driven by an alleged ISIS sympathizer in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., a town 50km southeast of Montreal. These two events, provided Canada with all the reason in the world to panic, and yet, we didn’t.

First and foremost it needs to be established that Canada is safe, period. We are fortunate enough to live in one of the safest nations anywhere in the world.

But we knew an attack of this sort was inevitable. With our increased presence in peacemaking efforts around the

world, it was only a matter of time before we had to deal with a homegrown threat.

It was not too long ago that Canada was a mess amidst the arrest of the Toronto 18. Inspired by al-Qaeda, the Toronto 18 plot included an ambitious attack on Parliament and the beheading of Stephen Harper. But we caught that.

Before it could become a reality, the 18 organizers of the attack were in cuffs and safely out of public sight lines.

Fast forward 8 years, and here we are, faced with an attack on Parliament, one of our country’s most iconic and important buildings. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media fronts exploded as news broke, with citizens terrified for anyone and everyone in or around Ottawa. The reaction, at least on social media, was akin to 9/11.

But this isn’t “Canada’s 9/11”, and it isn’t even close. Canadians have every right to be alarmed, our parliament, the sacred building of our government, was easily infiltrated, and a soldier has been killed defending his, our, country. But their reaction on social media, was perhaps less restrained than it should have been.

ISIS (Islamic state of Iraq and Greater Syria) presents no more of a threat to Canada than Ebola. A world away, these extremists thrive on creating and spreading fear. Just after the attack in Ottawa, ISIS came out publicly warning Canada, the US and others fighting against them, that they “Kill us in

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Photograph of the Ottawa War Memorial where Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot and killed.

our beds”. Well sorry ISIS, but I plan on sleeping just the same as I usually do: comfortably and with my eyes closed.

The thing is, we in Canada have nothing to be scared of. ISIS is half a world away, and any threat they pose to us, and our way of life, exists in their minds only.

When Canada had every reason to be shaking in our collective boots, we did just the opposite and carried on.

The next steps, to deal with how easily our parliament was infiltrated, fall in the capable hands of parliament . Security needs to be changed, and now the

nation is on notice. Parliament needs to carry on, as usual, and govern this nation as I know they can. Parliament sets the tone for the rest of us citizens; as our elected leaders they will be the tone setter for our nation’s response.

Across the world ISIS might think this is a victory, an event that has shaken Canada’s collective conscience. Whether or not the now deceased suspect had ties to ISIS is simply of no consequence. Canada has responded, and we have made it clear that we won’t be intimidated.

also organize your class notes by colourcoding for different chapters and printing slides (3 per page) and taking notes directly next to the slides.

To succeed you must actively learn the material. It is obvious, but notable, that you should do your readings (most of the time), attend classes, do any set exercises, and be proactive by asking and answering questions in class. Yet, we all know “ain’t nobody got time for all that!”

The key is to learn how to best learn the material for each class and adjust the level of engagement and organization you need to succeed in that class.

I love mind maps for heavy theoretical classes, accompanied by cue cards. I do many exercises for practical classes, and copy the answers many more times than I do them. Getting together with friends to explain and discuss the theories and concepts can help you consolidate your knowledge, and you’ll have a more en-

joyable time than studying alone.

But what if you don’t do all of that and find yourself sleeping through classes or with a pile of indistinct, barely legible notes? You shouldn’t give up and instead get involved in your learning. Get help: ask for a tutor, ask your peers, ask anybody. We are a community here at Bishop’s; if you reach out, someone will help. You can use resources like Khan Academy, or other tutorial services, to help explain tricky concepts. If you find that you are stuck close to finals without a solid grasp on the material, my best advice is to organize your notes quickly, and set aside time to learn and revise your notes from each class. Quickly read what you already know, and exercise on what is not so sound. When you put effort into your education and know yourself, you will have the tools you need to succeed during your time at Bishop’s.

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A Few Tips from a Busy Mom to Help You Prepare for Finals ROSE ROY NANGA Contributor

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am, among other things, a mother; full-time, A-average student; and the president of the Bishop’s University sorority Alpha Phi. I sleep a little less, and get more done at odd hours of the night, but I’m not all that different from you. I don’t pretend to have a magical recipe for success, but and I have developed a few general tips over the years that may help you succeed through it all. It involves getting involved in your learning, being organized, and knowing yourself.

From relationships to work environments, not everything is meant to fit everybody; so it is crucial to know what fits you. From choosing majors and minors that are based on your own interests, to developing study habits that fit your style of learning, you can create an environment that stimulates your learn-

ing in order to achieve your goals. If this proves difficult for you, the career orientation center at BU has the tools to help you know yourself better.

Having good organization is the first step towards managing your academic and social interests. If your agenda is empty of your important deadlines, you probably have a problem. At the beginning of the semester you should write down, at the minimum, all the deadlines and exams for each of your classes. You will be able to see the busy midterm and assignment weeks and adjust your time accordingly.

Set a timetable that includes not only your classes, but also your other obligations such as clubs, sports, and meetings, time to relax, and time for sleep.

Remember that you can’t control everything, as unexpected colds and other nuisances will probably come, so it is important that you have room to adjust your schedule as you see fit. You should

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any titles such as terrorists, dictators and warlords have been attributed to the political group called the Islamic State which is currently pushing its way across the Middle East, but very few people actually understand the ramifications of the Islamic State and its organizations.

On October 21st, as an event for Global Awareness Week, Dr. MartinBrûlé and Dr. Rutahinda gave a presentation on the rise of the Islamic State (IS, ISIS, ISIL, or Daesh). The informative talk gave insight into a topic many people know very little about – the Middle East has been an area fraught with conflict for decades, and although this conflict has been covered extensively in the news, many people are not wellversed in what, exactly, the Islamic State consists of.

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stream media. IS represents complete infiltration of civil society, and maintains their control using a combination of tactics. IS typically takes control of regional resources to ensure civilian dependence on the regime, only increasing the State’s hold on a given region.

IS funds their exploits through a variety of methods; primarily, the group seizes oil fields and uses the profits to fund government officials, purchase weapons, etcetera.

Additionally, the organization relies on tax extortion from the civilian population, kidnapping, and remittance from international donors (particularly those in the rich Gulf region). Clearly, the Islamic State has many sources of income, although the largest and most profitable is certainly the seized oil fields. Subsequently, these have been the target of many foreign air strikes, in an effort to “starve the beast”, so to speak.

A notable tactic employed by IS is their proficiency with social media, allowing for an international dimension within their target audience, reaching out past the original target area of the caliphate. 15 000 of Islamic fighters are from abroad, leaving their countries of origin to fight for the Islamic State; their scope of influence has broadened significantly through use of social media networks. The group even boasts their very own telecommunications affiliate – al-Hayat Media Center.

Although the scope of IS has grown significantly in the past few decades, ignorance about Islam and Middle Eastern culture has also grown dramatically; while it remains important to be aware of global affairs, it is important to remember IS and it’s subgroups are not representative of the broader Muslim population. Terror is the enemy – Muslims are not.

colour. In the system of white supremacy, “others”, all people of colour, are thought to be the embodiment of terror.

Those who are white and commit acts of terror are labelled insane, as a white person bred in an ordered and civil society would never break the civility and order of a white dominated society voluntarily.

It doesn’t matter that Indigenous people as a whole have a variety of characteristics, or that any person can be Muslim; as long as they are dark the first assumption is that they are there to disrupt the relative peace of Canadian society. People’s fear makes them generalize their terror onto anyone they perceive to be different without looking for the truth first.

This system of stereotyping and generalization leads to extensive hatred

and violence against racialized people.

The spray-painted words “go home” were discovered on a mosque in Cold Lake, Alta. on the morning of Friday Oct. 24, an act of violence that occurred two days after the shooting of Nathan Cirillo at the War Memorial and the infiltration of Parliament by the shooter. A person’s religion does not make them any less Canadian, as Canada is not a country just for white, Christian people. Everyone has an equal right to be a citizen of this country.

Canada was built through the genocide of aboriginal culture and people.

The “ordered and civil” system that was built afterwards unfairly paints people of colour as uncivilized sources of terror, while it is the system of white supremacy that has not been civil.

As a nation we should focus on dis-

mantling systems of oppression and informing people about how to avoid racial profiling and stereotyping. We should focus on creating a national inquiry on missing and murdered aboriginal women, as aboriginal women make up 4.3% of the population but represent 16% of all female homicides a much larger portion than to be expected. Yet there is still no national inquiry or work to stop and prevent this high rate of homicide future. Aboriginal people were the first to live on this land and deserve so much more respect and solidarity than they are given.

As Canadians we should truly live up to our international reputation and create a Canadian society that is honest and fair for all citizens, not just those who benefit from whiteness.

taken against Tarpishev as a great initiative.

It is essential that when a person says sexist remarks that they face the appropriate consequences for their actions.

Though the Russian mentality is not as open minded, Tarpishev presented himself on the world stage and his argument that the comment was said as a joke is invalid as questioning a person’s gender in no matter what setting is never a joke or acceptable.

Seemingly, Tarpischev’s actions were not only disrespectful but irresponsible.

As a member of the Olympic committee as well as the Russian president of the International Tennis Foundation, Tarpischev may have cost himself his career with these remarks. Because Tarpischev is an international representative of the ITF, the ITF and the Olympic Committee have a responsibility to denounce Tarp-

ischev’s actions. It is not surprising that the WTA was so hasty in their decision to take action against Tarpischev in order to protect two talented players.

Though Williams is the most prominent name to speak out towards the coach, she is not the only one. Her sister as well as several of her colleagues such as Maria Sharapova have made negative statements in regards to the comments of the coach. Tarpischev’s response to the action taken against him was an insincere non-apology in which he said he “ regrets that this joke … has garnered so much attention.”

Those who have spoken out against the coach are equally awaiting the action of the International Tennis Federation as well as that of the Olympic council who also have a responsibility to denounce Tarpischev’s actions. Though the actions of the WTA were severe and

hasty, they have done all they can to demonstrate that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.

This is not the first time Serena Williams has faced scrutiny for her appearance and identity. However, at no time has she deemed it appropriate. Being a number one athlete does not mean having to be the best looking. Both her and her sister have been deemed overweight, unattractive and been mocked for their body types. Never once has this been funny or acceptable. It is essential that every time someone decides to measure someone based on race, gender or appearance, that someone dictates that it is inappropriate. This is the incentive of the suspension given to Tarpischev; it holds him accountable for his inappropriate remarks and actions.

Depending on where you live, the organization is presented in the media in different ways, and by different names; as Dr. Martin-Brûlé stated during her talk, the names are highly politicized, and convey different meanings. The most common moniker for the organization in Canada is ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) or just IS (Islamic State). ISIS refers to geography, while IS is a much broader term, used to encompass a spreading nationalism and the rise of the caliphate of the Islamic State.

The term caliphate is a deeply religious, geographic, and political term, used to describe the unification of the Islamic community in the Middle East into one state.

IS, however, is not merely an ideology; it entails an organization, complete with affiliates, leaders, fighters, and militants. It is a much more organized system than it is portrayed in most main-

Terror from the “Other”

Racism after the Ottawa attack on Parliament ASHA-MARIA BOST Opinion Editor

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hen news first broke that there was a shooter loose near the Parliament buildings, people rushed to Twitter to check for updates. Although Twitter provides fast news and speculation, there really is no way to tell if the information being spread is accurate, and as a result racism ran rampant.

When people first decided to describe the shooter, they described him as Indigenous, South American, basically anything other than white. Why? Perhaps because white people are taught to believe that “terror” on their soil could not have been perpetuated by a white person, and as such the first thought they have is to assume that the person carrying out this attack is a person of

Sexism in the World of Sports is Never Okay TARYN BUSKARD Contributor

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n the world of sports it is often difficult to be a woman. This week Russian tennis coach and head of the Russian Tennis Federation Shamil Tarpischev made “sexist and racist remarks” referring to Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams as “brothers” on the late night television show “Evening Urgant”.

This unacceptable comment earned the attention of both Serena Williams and the Women’s Tennis Association. The Women’s Tennis Association took swift action giving Tarpishev a $25,000 fine and a 1 year suspension from involvement with the WTA tour.

Serena Williams, being ranked number one in her division, has a very powerful voice in the tennis community.

She deemed the immediacy of the action

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Business Courses: Real World Knowledge Essential for Students NATASHA PAIKIN Layout Editor

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sychology, history, geography, anthropology, and religion – these are some of the most popular elective names you will hear in conversations with your fellow undergraduate classmates. These are great courses to take, don’t get me wrong, but why do business courses rarely come up in this conversation?

Have you ever heard of someone taking an introductory accounting or management course as an elective? I haven’t.

As wisely explained by a University of Waterloo student, Jenny Mitchell, on the Maclean’s website, the priorities in the minds of students when selecting an elective are: grades, interest, and time.

We want to take electives that will boost our overall average, while not taking up a lot of our studying time, and being mildly of interest to us so that we are motivated to study. Achieving this balance however, is difficult to perfect.

I agree it is nice to have an elective that boosts your average, whether the reason for that is that you’ve previously learned the material being covered or it is simply an “easy” class, but this positive impact only affects you in the shortterm. Obviously different courses and subjects of study challenge students on different levels, but nonetheless, stu-

dents should consider taking electives that would also extremely benefit them in the long run.

Business courses offer necessary knowledge for life to every university student, even in introductory courses and regardless of your major.

No matter what field you’re majoring in, at one point in your life you will have a job. You will work in a unique environment, you will have to interact with other people, and you will have a boss.

You will most likely need to be interviewed in order to earn that job. Will you know how to best conduct yourself in that interview? Do you think it would be beneficial for you to learn about the personalities and interaction in a workplace? Take Organizational Behaviour or Introduction to Management Theory courses that will help improve your interviewing skills and understanding of how workplaces are organized.

Similarly, at one point in your life you will have to understand your own bank statements, apply for mortgages, maybe invest some money, file your taxes, pay rent, and manage money for yourself, or even your entire future family. Purposes of Accounting or Introduction to Finance are courses that will introduce you to different methods of managing and understanding finances, giving you a better understanding of the finance

Business courses benefit students in the long run.

world which will help you manage your future financial needs.

Many students at Bishop’s have plenty of opportunities to take electives and gain the well-rounded education that liberal arts schools so strongly support, take advantage of that by taking business courses to learn skills to succeed in workplaces. You are only here for a few years before you have to apply all

Comedy: A New Way to Do the News TYLER KOLODY Opinions Writer

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hen you typically think of the “media”, “news”, or even “journalism”, the image you probably think of is useless at best, and profoundly misinformed at worst. With the advent of 24-hour news networks and the resultant rise of non-news news, it is easy to see how it might be difficult to get real stories to seem important and profitable. From there, it’s not hard to understand why, according to a Gallup poll in the U.S., of trust in the media’s ability to report “the news accurately and fairly” continues to decline.

Now, I am the last one to yearn for the “good ol’ days”, believing fairly strongly that we see the past through rose-coloured glasses. But the need for 24 hour coverage means that while we have the technological capability to report on almost anything and rapidly spread that information, it is not used to inform people. Instead, media outlets focus on non-issues, like the White House no longer giving tours, or articles about diet fads or celebrity sex scandals.

This happens because reporting on unimportant events works from a marketing standpoint. Long, in-depth pieces on fraud, corruption, and glaring errors in common sense just aren’t appealing

to a wide variety of people, and aren’t as likely to attract a high volume of readers/viewers.

In my opinion, the rising popularity of news parody shows could be a solution to the problems brought about by 24 hour journalism. Because parody news shows typically use important issues as the backdrop and subject matter for comedy, they remain engaging while still presenting the facts.

That this could be a form of true journalism is still up for debate, but the HBO program Last Week Tonight has pushed this idea further than any show has before, and the results are striking.

During the thirty minute program, host John Oliver tackles a number of stories that ranged in subject matter from the Miss America pageant’s dubious contestant scholarship program to the growing militarization of the police force. The amount of research done by staff in order to PHOTO COURTESY HBO back up Oliver’s ideas, includPoster for John Oliver’s show “Last Week Tonight” ing asking important figures for comment and finding forms and documents to back up his claims, lends real journalistic weight to the statements he makes. Com-

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the knowledge you chose to learn out in “the real world”. So, in the opinion of an unbiased business student, you should consider taking a business course next semester! Who knows, as an added bonus these courses may even boost your overall average.

edy-news shows, like Last Week Tonight, offer an interesting solution to the problem of importance and depth of journalism versus viewership and ratings. The comedy aspect of Last Week Tonight, and other similar shows, gets people watching and keeps them interested, while the news aspect provides the facts and reporting needed to inform people about important issues.

No matter how silly, stupid, or corrupt the world seems to be, people are capable, intelligent, and willing to fight against injustice and ignorance if they are given the information and tools to do so. If the cost of giving viewers the desire for action is packaging it in a humorous and clever fashion, it seems like a small price to pay. If journalists, activists, and scientists truly want to get their point across, they’ll have to make people want to listen. And as Last Week Tonight and other such shows have demonstrated, utilizing comedy does not degrade the message they carry, but simply make it more accessible to a wider audience. If you can pair solid journalistic research with humour, you’ll find yourself with a leg up on the competition.

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Four kittens in need of adoption KRISTY BOCKUS News Editor

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t’s no wonder that the Internet practically worships them. They are cuddly and cute, but filled with enough sass to put anyone in their place. From Grumpy Cat to kittens, we’re all suckers for cats.

Life isn’t easy for all felines, especially those without a warm bed and fresh food. Every year hundreds of stray cats are euthanized in Sherbrooke as means of population control.

There are many individuals who work hard to minimize this devastating reality through donations or adoption or providing foster care.

One of these people is Anna Bernath, a professor at Champlain College. Three weeks ago, Bernath found a litter of five kittens in her shed. She phoned the local rescue organization Pet Connection, but was saddened by the news that there was no space for the kittens. Bernath took on the role as a foster mother to the kittens instead of bringing them to SPA Estrie, since the shelter does not have a no-kill policy.

All the kittens are very friendly and love cuddling, thanks to the care that Bernath has provided. At 8 weeks-old, four of the five kittens are still searching for forever homes. Of the remaining litter, two are male and two are female.

Before adopting any animal, the adopter should be well aware of the responsibilities of owning a pet. A good idea is to set up an emergency bank 8-week-old, calico female and male orange tabby for adoption. account for any unforeseen veterinarian expenses. There will be times that health problems arise and every pet owner must be prepared to provide appropriate care.

One of the first costs of owning a pet is the expense of getting him or her neutered/spayed. This is a crucial responsibility that helps prevent an increase in the stray population. Many veterinarian clinics have discounts in place for students and some organizations provide lowered prices for the operation.

Pets are a long-term commitment.

Cats are ideal for students since they are independent. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t want attention as much as any other animal. They can’t be left alone for days at a time, and if you plan to be away there needs to be someone to look after them.

If you are ready for a pet and want to adopt one of the four kittens currently fostered by Bernath, please feel free to contact her at abernath@crc-lennox. qc.ca. She will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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8-week-old, grey female kitten for adoption.

8-week-old, black male kitten for adoption.

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Five Favourite Halloween Flicks 1. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - If you’re into musicals and/or drag queens, this one is for you. Rocky Horror is about a newlywed couple who stop by a castle to use the telephone after getting lost in a storm, and that’s when things start getting weird. You will have a blast doing the Time-Warp and watching men in fishnet tights give the innocent couple a time they’ll never forget.

With a huge cult-following and tons of memorable lines (Damnit, Janet!!), this movie is fun and freaky.

2. The Nightmare before Christmas (1993) - Although the title suggests a different holiday, this is definitely a classic Halloween movie that is great to watch again, even if you’ve already seen it as a child. Tim Burton’s spooky but cute mise-en-scene and lovable characters make for a great family-friendly animated film.

3. The Scream Series (1996-2011) - If you’re looking to binge on a series, the four Scream movies are an excellent choice. The Scream series easily beats the Scary Movie series because they are

actually scary while making fun of the horror genre at the same time. They are clever and suspenseful, and they will make you afraid to answer your phone.

You won’t look at those cheesy ghost costumes the same way again!

4. Halloween (1978) - This is an obvious choice, not just because of the title and Halloween-theme, but because it is also a horror classic. In this slasher film, a murderer escapes from a mental institution in attempt to kill again as his doctor chases him down. It is suspenseful and scary, even without the modern

special effects we see today.

5. Dead Set (2008) - Here’s something different for the movies buffs who have seen them all. Dead Set is a British TV mini-series (only five episodes) that takes place on the fictional set of reallife reality show Big Brother. This show is gripping and well-done, in addition to have an original concept. Reality stars vs. zombies; need I say more?

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Halloweekend Recovery Kit Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds I

t’s Sunday after a long weekend of costumes and drinking, and the Halloweekend hangover is a hangover like no other. The usual glass of water, Advil, and a trip to McDonalds will not suffice. Here’s what else you’ll need for a smooth recovery: Makeup remover: A warm shower may not be enough to wash off last night’s face paint and glitter. Make sure to have makeup remover on hand unless you’re planning on rocking the Minions look all week.

A friend: Invite a friend over to recover together and trade stories from your legendary weekend. Friends are also useful if you need help remembering some of the moments you might prefer to forget.

A Movie: Once you’re all snuggled up with your favourite blanket and those affordable treats, turn on a fun Halloween-themed movie and you’ll be good to go on Monday.

Ingredients: 3 cups pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon seasoned salt

50%-off treats: Munchies, crunchies, chocolates, or sweets – indulge your inner-child while the Halloween candy is on sale, or stock up for the whole year!

Throat lozenges: If you’re guilty of uncontrollable yelling, cheering, screeching, wooing, and/or singing after you’ve had a few drinks, throat lozenges are a must. Look for the ones with vitamin C if you feel a cold coming on.

Cozy blanket: Was that skimpy costume a bad idea? Wearing a blanket around your shoulders all day is a must, especially if you’re still feeling a little bit frozen from last night.

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Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin seeds, butter, garlic powder, salt and seasoned salt until the pumpkin seeds are evenly coated. Spread in

an even layer on a cookie sheet.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes until toasted. Cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to a serving dish.

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The Mitre Prepares to Unveil Beauty KRISTY BOCKUS News Editor

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ave you ever dreamt of being published? Now is your chance! The Mitre, Bishop’s University’s literary magazine, is accepting submissions for its 122nd issue!

This publication is the oldest of its kind in North America. It provides a creative outlet for any artist, regardless of their age or program. Students, faculty, and alumni are encouraged to submit a wide range of art for consideration.

Every year, a student is selected through an interview process to be the editor of The Mitre. This individual is responsible for submissions, advertising, editing, theme, layout, publication, finances, and sales. At the end of the year, the editor is given 3 credits for ENG 458 (Experiential Learning: Literary Journal Editing) and $500.

The editor for the 2014-2015 issue of The Mitre is Kristy Bockus. She is in her third year at Bishop`s University. Bockus studies a double major in Applied Psychology and English, as well as a minor in Creative Writing/Journalism.

This year’s theme for The Mitre is oriented towards different perspectives of beauty. Bockus was inspired for this

idea through moments of beauty that are overlooked on a daily basis. There is beauty in all aspects of life from times of peace to tragedy.

Bockus has already started to bring this theme to life through the call for submission posters that can be seen across campus. Samantha Rivett modeled for the poster and Benjamin Tracy handled graphic design.

This theme will continue with the cover art for The Mitre. Bockus has announced a contest, requiring the submissions be a double exposure in black and white or in colour. If not selected for the cover, the photos may still be selected to be published within the literary magazine.

All submissions do not need to directly relate to the theme. It’s about discovering the beauty of a piece for one’s self, and viewing an experience in an entirely unique way.

Submissions can be in the form of poetry, prose, non-fiction, monologue, excerpts, comic strips, photography, art, etc. Creative writing submissions should have a maximum word count of 1500.

All photography and artwork needs to be submitted in high-resolution (minimum 300dpi).

Bockus will inform all contributors

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Kristy Bockus, the 2014-2015 editor of The Mitre.

if their work has been selected for The Mitre in mid-December.

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All submissions can be sent to bu.mitre@gmail.com. The deadline to submit is December 15, 2014.

American Horror Story Season Four: Freakshow KATHARINE MCKENNEY Ar ts Editor

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or any squeamish viewers out there, American Horror Story is definitely not for you; but for those of us with a penchant for thrills and a love for a good scare, the show offers an alternative to cheap mysteries and cop dramas usually aired on network TV. Now in fourth season, American Horror Story (AHS) consistently provides frightfully good plotlines, special effects, and story development – all wrapped together with

fantastic acting.

The show follows a miniseries pattern, with different characters and plots each season; however, seasoned fans will know the recurring actors to be flexible and talented, capable of acting in a wide variety of parts. The notable leading lady is Jessica Lange, who has proven herself time and time again to be a true Silver Screen queen. Her stage presence is enough to give viewer’s chills, and her versatility in her roles is not to be understated. Another consistent AHS actor is Evan Peters, the redheaded looker who has mastered the look of brooding resentment and emulates it best in ‘Freak-

show’. Peters has both played the role of serial killer and that of an innocent man blamed for being a serial killer – certainly, his talent only seems to shine more throughout the progression of the franchise. More notable actresses seen throughout the course of the miniseries have been Emma Roberts, Gabourey Sidibe, and Cathy Bates. With such big names attached to the series, it’s little wonder the show has had such a roaring success.

Currently, ‘Freakshow’ has aired three episodes. This season takes place in the 1950s, and features the small, southern town of Jupiter, Florida, where a freak

show has chosen to put down its tents.

The freaks, headed by a German woman named Elsa (Lange), perform for money, and are known as being “perverse” and “dangerous” by the local community; the show isn’t turning any profit when Elsa sets out to find new talent, namely a two headed woman (played by Sarah Paulson): conjoined twins Bet and Dot. The twins had been in hospital following their mother’s mysterious murder; it is revealed later that they killed her themselves. The season began with horror, and no doubt it will keep revealing more terrifying plot twists as it progresses.

apparently due to the “perfect amount” of white noise provided by dishes, espresso machines, and idle chatter. However, college students are not the only ones to have reaped the benefits of coffee shopsr. JK Rowling wrote the bulk of the first few Harry Potter books in an Edinburgh café, while CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien frequented a pub, which served as a meeting place for their writing group. What is it about coffee shops that get our creative mojo pumping?

Whatever “it” is, one creative team has created an app that mimics the sound of coffee shops in order to enhance creativity. This free download provides the white noise found in cafes, without having to actually, you know, leave your bed.

Considering Lennoxville’s despondent lack of coffee shops, and the Brûlerie being blocked anytime after 11 a.m., the ‘Coffitivity’ app brought a whole new dimension to my study habits. With a variety of versions available (from ‘Morning

Hum’ to the original ‘Coffee Shop’ white noise) ‘Coffitivity’ provides just the right amount of white noise to finish your term paper, study for that exam, or just kick-start your creativity. The Coffitivity app is available through www.coffitivity. com.

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he coffee shop shortage in Lennoxville certainly isn’t breaking news.

While charming, the Brûlerie Café Lennox isn’t enough.

College students worldwide have known since the advent of modern schooling that coffee seems to enhance creativity. As the New York Times reported, a new study shows clear links between productivity and coffee shops –

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Who They Are DAVID EDMOND, CLASS OF ‘66 Contributor

Who are they?

Two people, unknown to each other, But linked by a common bond.

Years apart in age, And miles apart in domicile.

Each had a reason for living, And in the end, dying for their beliefs.

Two soldiers, proud of their chosen career.

One wearing the kilt of his regiment, fulfilling his lifelong dreams.

A reservist, chosen to serve as a sentry, At the tomb of the unknown soldier.

The other, having completed an accomplished career, Was preparing to put down his roots.

Retirement beckoned and he was prepared.

Unknown to the nation, but respected by peers, They rose to prominence in the hearts and minds Of a country at war.

For both of these soldiers would fall while on duty, Serving their country dear.

The elder of the two, was felled by an auto.

A zealot, who soon met his end, at the wheel.

The youngest, Was shot in the back, By a deranged, irresponsible soul As he stood at his post.

This misguided assailant was also dispatched, By the forces of order, Who answered the call.

They died days apart, At the most memorable of times.

Three weeks short of Remembrance Day Two thousand fourteen.

A nation in mourning for all gone before, Have now two more victims to add to the score.

For Nathan Cirillo, And Patrice Vincent, Are remembered as victims Of a world gone astray.

They wore the uniform of their country And for that they should die.

Who are they?

Two of the reasons we can stand here today, Free of all bondage, and free to speak out for the welfare of all.

If all of us were as responsible as these, And took time to accept our duty as citizens, We could ensure that our country will forever be STRONG AND FREE Freedom is not a crop, harvested by others And delivered to our door.

Freedom is something that each of us, Must strive to attain through the ballot box, Governments are elected by the people.

Some governments achieve power by default, Not all citizens choosing to cast a ballot.

When that happens, Then the sacrifices of all our Nathans And Patrices, are in vain.

We know Nathan and Patrice, And stand shoulder to shoulder with them In the fight to remain free.

God keep our land, strong and free.

O CANADA

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Upcoming Centennial Theatre Events SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST, 8PM:

Alberta-based country duo High Valley proudly presents their very first show in Quebec, right in our very own Centennial Theatre! Comprised of brothers Curtis and Brad Rempel, High Valley has garnered significant attention within the industry, opening for shows for plenty of big names, such as Shania Twain, Brad Paisley, and LeAnn Rimes. The band has won 5 GMA Canada Covenant Awards. Their most recent album is entitled County Line and was released October 14th. Tickets are priced at $17 for students. For more information, please visit www. highvalleymusic.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 8 PM (pre-show chat at 7:15):

A dance show certain to delight and enthral even the most stoic, Gustavia promises to appeal to many tastes and reach a wide spectrum of audiences. The show brings together two choreographic artists with very different backgrounds who play into the genre of classical burlesque dance, and deals with timeless issues such as gender, death, the nature of performance art, and other topics close to the hearts of the artists. Student tickets are $20. For more information, please visit www.mathildemonnier.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 8 PM:

OPUS prize winner Cordâme presents a new repertoire entitled Rêve éveillé, a dreamlike masterpiece consisting of compositions by Jean Félix Mailloux featuring esteemed pianist François Bourrassa. The repertoire has been likened to a mix of jazz, chamber music, and world music; it features Jean Félix Mailloux (double bass/composition), Marie Neige Lavigne (violin), Sheila Hannigan (cello), François Bourassa (piano), Annabelle Renzo (harp), Isaiah Ceccarelli (drums), and Guillaume Bourque (clarinet/bass clarinet). Tickets for students are priced at $17. For more information, please visit www.cordametrio.com.

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

The Mask NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

“I’ve seen your type before, you wear a mask, you seem happy of the outside, you smile; on the inside you’re crying” And then cried on the outside, and it felt good.

Then I stopped, and I put on my mask, and I smiled an left.

I would have to work harder, no one should through the mask.

The mask protects me, the mask keeps me safe.

I don’t trust enough to remove the mask, only a few have seen the truth, and it scares them.

The mask must stay, the mask must become stronger, larger.

It must become a shield, armour, a lead box for my heart.

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Popcorn & Film Theory Montreal’s Festival du nouveau cinéma KATIE MANNERS Contributor

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ishop’s film students and aficionados alike travelled to Montreal’s Festival du nouveau cinéma on Oct. 17.

Led by Dr. Steven Woodward, the small group of students spent the day immersed in film culture.

Though held in Montreal’s downtown core, the Festival du nouveau cinéma showcased films from across the world, including both professional and student works ranging from modern mythological adaptation to queer psychological thriller.

The trip was more than a daylong movie marathon, though.

Students toured the Kino Kabaret studios, where experimental filmmakers gathered to create short films in under 72 hours. The project was a vessel for collaboration, as Montreal and international directors, actors, and editors gathered together to meet the extreme deadline.

These short films were showcased later that night at one of the many Festi-

val du nouveau cinéma screenings. This exposition celebrated the Kino movement’s 15th anniversary. Since its Montreal inception in 1999, Kino Kabarets are now held worldwide.

After the tour, students travelled across Montreal to view the work of emerging filmmakers at the Pan-Canadian Student Film Meeting.

This friendly competition opened with the animated comedy Fitch and Chick by UCAQ students, and closed with UofT student, Carlo Schefter’s, pulp horror Satan’s Dolls. Included also was a documentary, creative nonfiction, and an interpretive dance film. These demonstrated the diversity of the competition and posed as just some of the filmic options available to budding filmmakers.

Next, BU students viewed a screening of Métamorphoses, directed by French filmmaker Christophe Honoré. This feature-length film was loosely adapted from Ovid’s poem of the same name.

The poetry and film borrowed largely from Greek mythology, however Hon-

oré’s film viewed the classic narratives through a modern lens.

This juxtaposition of modernity and classicism attempted to make mythology more accessible to a modern audience. However, the display of Ovid’s dated tales, when presented without context, proved alienating for some viewers.

After adventuring around Montreal for a few more hours, students attended their last screening of the day.

The German film Der Samurai rounded off the evening, with director Till Kleinert in attendance. The psychological thriller raised questions about repressed emotions and sexuality, all while a dress-wearing, katana-wielding male antagonist terrorized the film’s town.

This hack-and-slash narrative proved cinematically stunning, as Kleinert combined disturbing images of mutilation with intimate emotional encounters.

Though the film was not for everyone.

During Kleinert’s Q&A session after the film, one audience member claimed

speech from Spencer West, who lost both legs from the pelvis down at age five and is now an ambassador for Free the Children. West’s speech quoted heavily from Lovato’s song “Warrior”, and spoke of overcoming his physical disabilities, in everything from being a high school cheerleader to climbing Africa’s high mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro, using his hands and wheelchair.

He also spoke of how inspired he was during his work in Kenya, after speaking with a young girl who said she didn’t know white people could lose their legs too. While the speech was inspirational, it was also clearly meant to grow support for Free the Children and entice the audience to buy the Demi Lovato Rafiki Friend Chain bracelets, whose proceeds support the Me to We campaign.

After West’s speech, Christina Perri took the stage. The overwhelming reaction to her performance was: “She’s the one who does that song?”, despite Perri performing songs popular on the radio, such as “Jar of Hearts”.

After Perri, the audience expected Lavato to come on stage, only to see yet another opening act: Andee, a SaintJean-Chrysostome, Que. native. Again, most of the audience was unfamiliar with her songs, though a number have become common radio fodder throughout Quebec, as she performs and has recorded in both official languages.

Finally, after two hours of opening acts, Demi Lovato took the stage. The crowd was deafening, to the point that it was impossible to hear Lovato sing. In between songs, Lovato spoke of her own

struggles with body image and how she wishes to stop talking of such issues, as she doesn’t want them to define her as an artist. The crowd cheered at nearly every word she spoke, even when cheering was clearly not an appropriate response.

Perhaps if it had been a show in the States, where fans apparently do not cheer “Demi, Demi!” quite so often or as loudly, it would have been easier to appreciate the performance. As it stands, listening to one of Lovato’s albums will remain my preference, even if singing along to some of her songs with thousands of others, including “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen, was highly enjoyable.

including Best Play, as well as an Outer Circle Award.

This play—funny, witty and sexy—focuses on Thomas’s goal of finding the ultimate woman to play his leading lady Wanda (pronounced Vanda) in his play adaptation of Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. His definition of the ‘ultimate woman’ is one who is elegant, poised and intelligent, refined even, yet still displays a subtle and sophisticated sexuality. Enter Vanda, who aside from sharing the name of the leading lady, shares little to none of the qualities Thomas expects of his character Vanda.

Instead, she shows herself to be loud, somewhat ditsy, and vulgar, a far cry

from refined composure. Desperate to prove her capabilities, Vanda succeeds in getting Thomas to consent to an audition. Much to Thomas’s surprise, Vanda proves herself to be beyond what he expected. As the audition continues, things quickly escalate into an erotic power play that questions the limits of dominance and submission and the gender politics of who is really in control: blurring the lines between pleasure and pain as well as reality and fiction. The play expertly maneuvers both characters, and consequently both genders, into positions of power and submission that push the boundaries of preconceived gender-stereotyped roles of power and

redefines sexual relations between men and women.

David Ives play, brought to life by Jennifer Tarver, Rick Miller and Carly Street, provides, through witty dialog, a comedic, sexy, distinctive way of viewing gender relations, feminism and sexual politics. Should you have found yourself in the unfortunate situation of being unable to see the play, you may be interested in watching the film adaptation

by Roman Polanski that was released in 2013, and received five nominations at the 39th Cesar Awards, including Best Director.

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the film was “the worst movie [he’d] ever seen”. Kleinert graciously addressed the heckler, however the audience was not so kind. After much back and forth, the self-proclaimed critic fled the theatre.

The audience then applauded Kleinert’s film once more, and prepared for the trip home.

Over the next year, Dr. Woodward hopes that BU students will be among the next generation of filmmakers at Montreal’s Festival du nbouveau cinéma.

To encourage this, there will be a Digital Filmmaking class offered in the Winter 2015 semester, as well as the first Bishops University Film Festival (BUFF) this upcoming March.

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ome artists are better in concert than on tour; Demi Lovato is not one of those artists.

The concert’s first opening act was Los Angeles-based MKTO, who performed a selection of songs such as their own “Classic” and “No More Second Chances”. While the music was catchy and the group is beginning to become wellestablished, it was clear that most of the crowd, especially those on the levels closer to the stage and of the tween and young teen age group, did not know the songs performed, which is unsurprising as little of the group’s music has reached the Top 100 in Canada.

Next was a rousing motivational

Venus in Fur: Battle of the Sexes TINA GOLAB Contributor

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enus in Fur is a two-person play, written by David Ives, inspired by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s erotic novella Venus in Furs, and is currently being presented by the Centaur Theatre in downtown Montreal until November 9th 2014. It is directed by Jennifer Tarver and stars Rick Miller as Thomas and Carly Street as Vanda, whose performance earned her the Dora Award and the Theatre Critic’s Award for Best Actress.

The play itself was given four out of four stars by the Toronto Star and was nominated for two 2013 Tony Awards,

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Gaiters Rugby Move into First Place DYLAN KONECNY Spor ts Editor

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his past Friday night, the Bishop’s Gaiters Men’s Rugby Squad took over first place in the RSEQ with a 2714 defeat of the Concordia University Stingers. With the win, the Gaiters will be able to control their own destiny, playing games against Montreal and McGill to close out their season over the next two weeks. The Gaiters previously

MICHAEL STANLEY Contributor

Recently, it has become almost impossible to turn on a sports news show without hearing about a professional athlete getting arrested or suspended for some sort of non-sports related reason. We have all heard of the infamous Ray Rice suspension that has created uproar since the video surfaced which eventually resulted in his suspension from the NFL.

Just last week very similar news broke out, coming from the NHL concerning Los Angeles King’s defenceman Slava Voynov. Voynov was arrested in Redondo Beach, Calif. for domestic violence, which ultimately lead to his

Gill sits in third place with a 3-1-2 record. Bishop’s and McGill each have two games remaining this season while Concordia has just one.

The Gaiters team is set to go into the RSEQ Playoffs possibly gaining home field advantage for the playoffs. In order to maintain home field advantage the Gaiters will have to beat McGill in their final home game of the season on November 7th. The Gaiters with one game in hand on the Stingers, will be able to gain

immediate suspension.

His attorney, Craig Renetzky, claims that in the wake of the Ray Rice incident, everything has been taken out of proportion, and if it wasn’t for that incident, Slava Voynov wouldn’t of been suspended. “If you look at the Rice case, this guy cold-cocked or punched the woman and dragged her out of the elevator.

When people hear domestic violence, they immediately jump to that, assuming it’s the same thing. It’s not,” Renetzky said. “In this case, my client never punched the woman. I can’t go into great detail. This is nothing like that incident.

My client did take her to the hospital.”

Although not often praised for his work as NHL commissioner, Gary Bett-

man did, however, handle this incident with much more expediency then Roger Goodell of the NFL. The minute Voynov was released from the Redondo Jail, Bettman suspended him.

While Voynov awaitshis trial, which is set to begin December 1st, he will not be a part of the active roster for the Kings.

His attorney claiming the entire incident to be a misunderstanding because of the language barrier between the police and the women involved.

It will be interesting to follow this story to see how it will develop, as well as how the league will react should he be found guilty or acquitted of the domestic violence charges.

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his weekend the National League and the American League will collide in what could be the end of the 2014 baseball season.

The Kansas City Royals will be looking to scrape together more playoff wins against the San Francisco Giants in California. The test will be very tough as the Royals will no longer be able to rely on luck and momentum in winning games.

The Royals have been baseball’s under-dog dream-child since mid-August. Essentially written off before the season even started, the Royals have stifled critics with an oldschool style of baseball.

The Royals have been winning games for two reasons: infield hits and stolen bases. This brand of ‘smallball’ forces the fielders to act quickly and puts enormous amounts of pressure on the pitcher.

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defeated the UdeM Carabins 28-0 and tied the McGill Redmen 23-23 back in September.

The Gaiters were able score first on a penalty kick by Nicolas Charlton. Bishop’s then held a 13-7 halftime lead. They extended it to 27-7 before Concordia could score to keep it close, earning the 27-14 victory. Max Grouette, Lee Hudson and Max Ferland scored tries for the Gaiters. The Gaiters and Stingers are tied at the top of the standings. Mc-

Slava Voynov Arrested

This is where mistakes happen.

In their four game sweep against the Orioles, the Royals had 37 hits, mostly infield, and in those exchanges, the Royals forced the Orioles to throw 4 errors; one error for each loss.

What makes the World Series and baseball in general so mouth-watering to fans is because of the two different leagues colliding.

The American League is known as a hitter’s league because of the designated hitter spot. However, in the National League, instead of having one extra batter, the pitcher must also bat.

These minute rule differences have dictated the style and strategy used by both leagues since the DH spot’s inception.

The Royals brand of small ball is only so successful against American League teams because of their addiction to the home run.

Unfortunately for the Royals, small-ball is the game of the National League. Unable

to rely on one player exclusively for a big bat, everyone must chip in.

What’s even worse for the Royals is that the Giants can also hit. Former WS MVP Pablo Sandoval and NL MVP Buster Posey, pose major threats to the Royals. These two players can cash-in runs and field.

Similarly, the Royals have a major test playing in AT&T Stadium. Now that the Series has shifted to the National League, which means rules shift too.

The Royals ‘small-ball’ game will be truly put to the test once Royals pitchers have to have bat.

An inexperienced manager can blow through his entire bullpen and bench if they are not careful in the National League.

The World Series has only just begun but the both teams are already scrambling to combat each other strategies.

Who will win? My pick, San Francisco in 6.

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first place for the entirety of the playoffs with two wins.

The McGill Redmen however have won the RSEQ championship the past seven years. Bishop’s will have their hands full if they want to compete for the Championship this year. The regular season is showing though that this just might be the year The Gaiters Rugby team brings home the Championship however if they can keep up their strong play.

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Slava Voynov of the LA Kings has been charged with domestic violence.

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Madison Bumgarner pitched a shutout in Game 5 of the world series.

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The RSEQ Flexes its Muscles Again ANDREW SZASZ Spor ts Writer

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he number four Montreal Carrabins, marched right on to Coulter Field Saturday and proved why they are among the top five in the country.

The newly formed cheerleading squad proved to do little for the Gaiters by way of distraction; Montreal was quick to work and scored two touchdowns on their first two possessions.

For the Gaiters, this was just another game in their more than frustrating season. Poised to compete this year after a monumental season in 2013, the RSEQ has once again demonstrated that it is the hardest football division in Canadian college sports. Laval, Montreal and Sherbrooke are all ranked teams this season, while Concordia has been able to stay competitive.

Thankfully McGill is the RSEQ punching bag this year with zero wins.

The game itself this weekend had its up and downs for Bishop’s. Number 11, Nathan Heather, once again shone bright with several receptions and Bishop’s only touchdown.

The Carribins’ defense also was punishing the Bishop’s offense with big-hit after big-hit. Starting QB Shane McDon-

Gaiters Richarad Lavoie attempting to tackle the Carabins Running Back.

ald was forced from the game with an apparent shoulder injury which paved the way for backup QB and suggested ‘future of the team’ Alexandre Bouffard to play.

Bouffard played well, exercising a well-executed option style offense and rushed for several yards.

Similarly, the future of the Gaiters

defense looked bright in the hands of third year linebacker Shayne CowenChollette. For what Shayne lacks in size, he makes up for in football IQ. Chollette was all over the field calling audible and always getting in on tackles.

When asked about the audible Shayne simply said, “We prepare all week, so if we go out there and see something we

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don’t like we need to adjust. I’m the linebacker, the quarterback of the defense.”

The Gaiters play their last game of the season in the Mayor’s cup against Sherbrooke on November 1. Look for the Gaiters to play strong in front of a raucous crowd.

Go Gaiters!

Canada taking the NBA by storm JARED PERLMUTTER Editor-in-Chief

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t’s no coincidence that 20 years after their founding, the Toronto Raptors are at the forefront of the growth of basketball in Canada. Now, two decades into their existence, the Raptors have overseen the growth of Canadian basketball and emergence of generational talents.

There are currently 15 Canadian players on NBA rosters. That’s enough for an entire team. After years of watching Steve Nash be our sole representative, Canadian basketball has taken off.

Headlining the list of Canadian ballers is Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins, a 6’7” forward from Vaughn, Ont., has been dubbed by many the “Next Lebron James”. While that title is bound to weigh some on the shoulder of Wiggins, he seems up to the task. Quiet, reserved, and freakishly athletic, Wiggins has the build and temperament of an NBA star.

While he has been gifted with unenviable physical tools, it’s now time for Wiggins to prove his worth.

Joining Wiggins on the Minnesota Timberwolves is Anthony Bennet. Bennet, a 6’9” forward from Brampton, Ont., became the first Canadian to go number one overall in the draft. Wiggins, would go number one only a year after. Both were packaged in a deal from Cleveland to the T’Wolves in exchange for All-Star Kevin Love. After a poor rookie season, Bennett is anxious to prove that he’s a better player than his play indicated last

year.

In addition to Wiggins, two other Canadians were selected in the first round of this year’s draft. Standing at 6’6”, guard Nik Stauskas (Mississauga, Ont.) was selected by the Sacramento Kings.

Stauskas, the reigning Big 10 Player of the Year, dominated the NCAA circuit with Michigan last year. Stauskas has a picturesque shooting stroke, which should lead to success in the NBA. The third first rounder from the great white north is Tyler Ennis. Ennis, selected by the Phoenix Suns, is a throwback pass first point guard. Ennis (Brampton, Ont.) excelled in his one year at Syracuse. Not only did Ennis set a variety of Syracuse rookie records, he became the first true freshman to lead the NCAA in Assist-to-Turnover Ratio. While Ennis is not supremely athletic, he does have a feel for the game that you simply can’t teach.

Fresh off an NBA championship, Spurs point guard Cory Joseph is sure to be Anthony Bennet and Andrew Wiggins. looking for another solid season. Despite playing behind Tony Parker and Patty Mills for most the season, Joseph been relegated to a bench role due to the managed to get some play time during arrival of Lebron James and Kevin Love. the playoffs, and he didn’t disappoint. Thompson, a high energy defender, will Playing for a new contract, you can be be looking for carve out a new niche for sure that Joseph will be looking to get himself on a stacked Cavs team. noticed every time on the court.

The most famous Canadian in the NBA Joseph’s lifelong friend and fellow won’t be seeing the court this season.

NBAer Tristan Thompson is also looking Steve Nash, quietly eating cap space for to make a mark of his own. Despite start- the LA Lakers, has announced that he ing all 82 games last year for the Cava- will miss the entire season with back liers, Thompson (Brampton, Ont.) has problems. Injuries are nothing new for

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Nash, who now approaching his 40s, has seen back injuries destroy what has been a great career.