The Campus - September 13th '17 Issue

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 73, No. 2

FlosffWaking Spring flowers up the andTownships Degrees since since1944 1944 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The Bishop’s University Newspaper

Vol. 73, No. 2

FlosffWaking Spring flowers up the andTownships Degrees since since1944 1944 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 73, No. 2

FlosffWaking up the Student Townships run since since1944 1944 SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Donald Lecture speakers 3 Need help creating your E-portfolio ? 3 Welcome to Bishops 6 Healthy food on a Budget ? 6 Fellow Gaiter’s pro ball experience

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NEWS

The Editors

2017-2018

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Maddie Hession thecampus.editor@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Dylan Guignion thecampus.business@gmail.com

COPY EDITOR Rose Seitz-Lavoie thecampus.copyeditor@gmail.com LAYOUT EDITOR Steven Poulin thecampus.layout@gmail.com NEWS EDITOR Karyn Konstantonis thecampus.news@gmail.com

ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR Maryclare MacIsaac thecampus.ac@gmail.com

FEATURES EDITOR David Marrack thecampus.features@gmail.com SPORTS EDITOR Helen Tintpulver thecampus.sports@gmail.com

OPINIONS EDITOR Katharine Mussellam thecampus.opinions@gmail.com GRAPHICS EDITOR Zhihua Huang thecampus.graphics@gmail.com

This issue’s contributors Rachel Newcombe Olivia Friedland Jill Morrison Briar Bennett-Flammer Loch Baillie Daniel Laferriere Mara Marchizotti Jordan Hier Jessica Krauss Graham Childs

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Karyn Konstantonis, News Editor » thecampus.news@gmail.com

Civic engagement gets a big boost

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his past August, the first ever Bishop’s Forum was held. The forum is aimed at English-speaking secondary-school and university students. It is designed to promote discourse on citizenship, community, and politics, to name a few.

This forum was made possible by $471,000 in donations spread out over three years, which will ensure the future of the forum until 2021.

“Québec society has everything to gain from involved, motivated, dynamic young people, since they are the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Indeed, we need them to take their rightful place in Québec’s democratic life,” said Philippe Couillard, the premier of Québec. “Bishop’s University’s organization of the Forum makes it a key partner of the government in attaining this objective. Together, let us continue to

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support ourvyoung people to give them the means to build a strong, prosperous Québec that resembles them.”

The forum accomplishes a key ob-

jective of the 2030 Québec Youth Policy, which focuses on encouraging young adults to commit to local culture and society.

Interest Rate Hike O

n September 6th, Bank of Canada announced its second interest rate hike in as many months, signaling a shift in policy likely to impact a majority of Canadian consumers. In the wake of a strong economic outlook this summer, with growth rates hitting new highs, Bank of Canada has increased its benchmark rate to 1 percent. v These increases mark the first in seven years, the last being in September of 2010. Canadians have grown familiar with lower rates, with notable decreases occurring in response to the financial crisis of 2008 and a drop in oil prices in 2015.

While these decreases alleviated some market tension, experts believe the economy has improved enough to warrant substantial upticks for key interest rates. Citing increases in wages and consumer spending, industry leaders such as Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz believe now is an ideal time to bring rates back to pre-recession levels.

During a press conference in July, while announcing the first increase, Poloz spoke highly of recent economic data, referring to it as encouraging, both for Canada, and globally.

He went on to add that while “concern about the sustainability of growth” due to “U.S. based policy uncertainties” had been noted by Bank of Canada, continued delays by American KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

President Donald Trump to implement any tangible changes in NAFTA policy has pushed this issue out of the spotlight.

Industry spokespeople have also been sure to highlight the positive effects of an increase in rates, including higher payouts in savings accounts and a strengthening Canadian dollar, which has seen an improvement of 14% since April, bringing its current value to $0.83 when compared to the U.S. dollar.

Of course, this positive trend for the looney is a direct outcome of interest hikes, leaving individuals to doubt the reality of their own prospective financial growth.

For the average Canadian consumer, rising interest rates could mean tough times ahead. Those with variable-rate loans, whether it be for mortgages or university tuition, can expect to feel this strain. Canadians with credit cards, home equity lines, and any type of debt may also experience higher rates.

As a result, the policymaker’s ode to a booming economy has been met with skepticism by the public. With market experts currently putting a 50% probability on a third rate hike in October, and some Canadians still experiencing the lasting effects of the previous financial crisis, the relationship between big banks and the Canadian people will be facing a rocky road in the coming months.

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NEWS NEWS

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Donald Lecture speakers announced T he Donald Lecture series is a well known outlet for compelling discussion on issues of national and global significance.

The lineup for this year continues that tradition, with Bishop’s announcing the four notable speakers that will be brought to the stage of Centennial Theater in the coming months.

William Deresiewicz, speaking on September 26th, is an essayist and literary critic widely recognized for his book, Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life.

It examines the culture surrounding ivy league institutions in the United States, and argues that due to the shifting expectations of academics, students are losing out on meaningful critical thinking and the establishing of independence.

Deresiewicz is also known for his New Republic essay, Don’t Send Your Kids to the Ivy League, exposing the many flaws within the circuit of elite universities in America.

As a graduate of Columbia University, an ivy league college, his work provides necessary insight to better understand the education system in modern society.

On November 14, Senator Murray Sinclair will be joining us. Sinclair is a Canadian politician and member of the InOLIVIA FRIEDLAND Contributor

dependent Senators Group, as well as a First Nations lawyer and the first Aboriginal Judge to be appointed in Manitoba.

As former head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sinclair helped to document the abuse of Indigenous children at Canada’s residential schools.

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E-portfolio mentorship project confirmed I t has been officially announced that the exploratory E-Portfolio Mentorship Project will once again be available for the 2017-2018 school year.

The purpose of the project is to pair students with mentors who help the students create their e-portfolios. “According to the student participants from last year’s exploratory phase, the mentorship aspect of the project was highly appreciated, and the opportunity to develop an e-portfolio through this mentorship was valued,” said the dean of the School of Education, Dr. Marie-Josée Berger.

An e-portfolio is customizable to each student’s needs. Using the Mahara platform, with the help of the Bishop’s IT department, students can RACHEL NEWCOMBE Alumna Contributor

track their extracurricular activities, work on their CVs, and monitor academic schedules and goals.

At the end of the semester, an EPortfolio Demonstration Event will be held to show results of the project.

This year, the project will be led by Dr. Catherine Beauchamp, and will be assisted by a former student participant.

“I would encourage professors and university staff to refer students to this project, which has the potential to enhance not only the work of students in need of academic support and guidance but also the work of any success-oriented students interested in strengthening their academic dossiers,” Berger said. If you’re interested in joining the project, email ePortfolio@ubishops.ca.

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A contributing writer for The Nation and a contributing editor for The New Republic.

Trudeau responds to North Korea threats A KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

s tensions with North Korea continues to escalate, condemnations from global leaders grow fiercer. In early September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement in regard to North Korea’s recent underground nuclear test.

“Canada unequivocally condemns North Korea’s‎ nuclear test of September 3 which, combined with its aggressive program of ballistic missile testing, represents a clear and present threat to the safety and security of its neighbours and the international community.”

Trudeau called upon the United Nations Security Council to “constrain North Korea’s proliferation efforts” and came out in staunch support of sanctions against the rogue nation. As expected, Trudeau reached out to Canadian allies in his statement.

“We will continue to work with key regional partners – including the United States, South Korea and Japan – as well as the broader international community, to counter the North Korean threat.”

Critics of Trudeau, both in Canada and in the global community, believe his rhetoric on the issue of nuclear weapons goes further than his actions.

Beatrice Fihn, the head of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, spoke out in response to Trudeau’s statement. “While we’ve seen a lot of nice words come out of the Trudeau government, policies haven’t really followed - not on nuclear

weapons, and not on other weapons issues that Canada has traditionally led on.”

Fihn went on to criticize the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the military alliance commonly known as NATO. “Even if you’re in a military alliance, your military alliance can’t be based on having to support Donald Trump’s threats to use weapons of mass destruction.”

As Trudeau’s leadership in the global community continues to grow, including a campaign for a temporary seat on the United Nations Security Council, questions remain about how far the Prime Minister is truly willing to go to combat the growing crisis on the Korean Peninsula.

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OPINIONS NEWS

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An unexpected party: ‘I never thought I would enjoy O-Week’ F

or me, orientation week was certainly an interesting and unexpectedly positive experience. A year ago, I would have been the first to tell you that I was dreading frosh week festivities. In fact, I can distinctly recall telling my new bogmate that I “just wanted to skip the whole week and jump straight into my classes.”

I was anxious to get settled into a normal routine and the whole thing seemed rather pointless. I saw it as nothing more than an opportunity to drink and party and I had no interest in any of it. To make matters worse, the concept of meeting countless new people was incredibly daunting to a socially anxious person like myself.

But, rather than hiding away in my room and avoiding the whole thing, I decided to go along with it. I was thinking that maybe I was wrong, and perhaps I would regret missing out.

Much to my surprise, my instinct to give o’week a try was entirely correct. I never imagined then how much of an impact the whole week would have on me as a person, nor how it would shape so much of my experience at Bishop’s thus far.

Looking back, I think it was the people I met throughout the week that changed my opinion so drastically; especially those on my orientation week team.

I purposefully selected the team that I thought best JILL MORRISON Contributor

reflected myself and this ended up being the best decision I could have made.

I was amazed by how quickly I became comfortable around my teammates and leaders. I felt that I was actually free to be myself without being judged or

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criticized; something I had never expected to feel in a group of people I had just met.

As the week progressed, I found myself feeling increasingly excited for each activity. Suddenly, I wanted to participate in everything and even felt the need to be around people more, a rare trait for an introvert.

Acting in Defiance W ith the terrorist attacks occurring across Europe over the past few years and increasing since 2015, it is easy to understand why a student might reconsider their intention to go on exchange.

But that is not what students in Canada and the United States are doing.

While some schools have cancelled trips, most have not. According to news reports from 2016, most students are still going on exchange or travelling to Europe for school despite the apparent increased danger. This is the continuation of the trend that studying abroad has increased in frequency over the past ten years.

KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

Students returning from semestral and summer exchanges say they wouldn’t change the knowledge and life experience they gained for anything.

While it is not guaranteed to be dangerous, it is certainly risky to travel to Europe these days; if I had been considering going on exchange, I would have changed my mind after seeing the news of the many attacks that have been happening.

However, it is equally important for people to continue, as they have been, to go on with their intended travels.

Even if it is not stated directly by those who have gone to study abroad, the act of travelling sends an implicit message to the people who commit acts of terror that they cannot stop people

I was uncertain of what caused this change in my feelings. Perhaps it could have had something to do with the infectious nature of the entire orientation week atmosphere. But in truth, it was the acceptance I found in my chosen team and the ability of my team leaders to help me feel, not only welcome, but also apart of something special.

Even reflecting on my experiences now, I am still amazed at how much I was able to get out of Bishop’s Orientation Week. It helped foster an incredible amount of personal growth, allowing me to open myself up to the entire university experience.

I realize that not everyone will enjoy frosh week to the extent I did or gain as much from it, but the message I intend to leave in this piece is not necessarily about how great orientation week can be. Instead, I’d like to leave you with this: the best way to get the most out of an experience is to know yourself, your needs and your limits.

You may feel like something is not for you and that is fine, but do not hold yourself back either. If you allow yourself to be open to the possibility of change and personal growth, you may find that yourself enjoying something more than you ever imagined.

So, take from the experience what you can and be open to letting yourself grow and change naturally.

Looking back, you may be glad you did.

from living their lives as they please.

Terrorists want us to be scared, and those who travel are acting in defiance. They will not let the terrorists win.

It is immensely powerful when people who have experienced terrorist attacks rise up against those who attempted to sabotage their work and lives. A recent example is Ariana Grande, whose concert in Manchester was the target of an attack in May 2017.

Grande, in her response to the attack in Manchester, did seem negatively affected by the traumatic event, but she insisted on completing her tour. She expressed not only her support for all the fans who were affected, but also the strength she had not lost. She did not let

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Candle-lit vigil at St Ann’s Square in central Manchester

fear squash her, which is what students who continue to travel are also demonstrating.

By continuing to travel and pursuing an exchange, students link arms with everyone who refuses to give up hope in the face of events that seek to do the exact opposite.

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lic space should be nonpartisan for the benefit of all the community,” but KATHARINE MUSSELLAM it is impossible for any or weeks now, many have been deOpinions Editor monument not to have bating the merits of keeping monudissenters or for any hisments that they believe celebrate racist torical figure not to have or otherwise hateful people. The debate has been reinvigorated both in views that correspond to the United States and in Canada by the recent Charlottesville protests. a particular political leanThis debate has unfortunately caused people to think of this as a black ing. There are varying and white issue with less consideration of the shades of grey. opinions about Louis Riel, While a Confederate General like Robert E. Lee explicitly defended but he is still a significant slavery, the history of such a statue matters as much as the person it dehistorical figure who has picts. Confederate monuments were erected as part of the reconciliation been, and should be, comprocess between the North and the South after the Civil War, with the memorated. Not everyone South given the right to commemorate their army. A plaque to contextagreed with the politics of ualize this on all Confederate monuments, along with the rest of their Jack Layton, but there is a background explaining their historical significance, would educate all statue of him in Toronto to who are interested on why the monument is there. It is not there to enhonour his memory. courage hate, but to mark history.

PHOTOS COURTESY ANDREW VAUGHAN / THE CANADIAN In English, we have the On this side of the border, the history behind monuments is also comIn 1749, Halifax founder Edward Cornwallis, shown here in the infamous plex. Founders of Canadian cities, such as Halifax’s founder Edward Corn- statue in a Halifax park, issued an infamous scalping proclamation promis- expression of putting somewallis, were also prejudiced towards First Nations people. In Cornwallis’ ing a bounty for the scalp of every Mi’kmaq. one or something on a pedestal, but while that term case, he supported discriminatory laws. George Brown, founder of the seems to have its origins in Globe newspaper, was also openly prejudiced against Irish Catholics. This sculpture, that does not mean that having a sculpture is always an act of reverence. does not mean that is what the monuments depicting these people stand for.

Sir John A. Macdonald made decisions that resulted in First Nations and Métis Or at least, it doesn’t have to be.

Public monuments of all kinds of historical figures, some more respected than people being treated badly. But he also worked to unify the provinces so that they would not be annexed by the United States which is why he is commemorated with others, make history accessible to anyone who passes by them. Allowing controversial ones to continue standing gives us evidence of every part of that history: good, his name on school buildings.

In each of the above examples, the person represented on a monument contribut- bad, and everything in between. Without that, we do not have a clear or complete ed something lasting to Canada’s history that we need to remember in spite of their picture of the past. views and other actions. It does not mean we cannot be critical of such figures, but we must remember what they did to build and shape the country we live in.

Shanon McDeez, who organized the Toronto Unity rally, says “statues in a pub-

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tatues around the world should be sleeping with one eye open – the great purge is here. From Kiev to Washington, replicas of prominent faces are being toppled to both cheers and tears.

August saw the last of 1,320 statues of the Russian Communist leader Vladimir Lenin removed from Ukraine. Across the Atlantic, it also saw the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, from which the Confederate statue controversy spread through the United States like wildfire.

So what do Lenin and Robert E. Lee’s fallen faces have in common? In my opinion, not a whole lot.

The Ukraine is currently in the final stretch of a project to remove the image of the Bolshevik leader and other Soviet images in an attempt to cleanse the country of a brutal and oppressive part of their history.

And I support this. Why then, am I so hesitant to approve of the same actions in our neighbours to the south?

Many US. states are currently in a heated debate over the Confederate statues around the country. Some people are calling for these statues to be torn down, labelling them symbols of slavery and bigotry. Others want to preserve this piece of history.

My hesitation comes from a fundamental difference in these two situations.

The Ukraine, like many eastern European countries, had this particular portion of history imposed on them by the Soviet Union, a foreign power. As such, the removal of the symbols from a repressive imperial power is welcomed by the Ukrainian people as whole.

The USA is a far more complex matter for the simple reason that it is an internal dispute – and family disputes are never simple.

As strange as it sounds, we often forget that the American Civil War was in fact a civil war. The Confederates are often portrayed as the quintessential bad guys, little more than a force of racist bigots. Like many vanquished enemies, their humanity is washed away in the pages of the history books.

It has always been my opinion that saying the American Civil War was about slavery is such a huge oversimplification that it becomes an untruth. I do not believe that Confederate soldiers were fighting for white supremacy, but for complex economic and political reasons that divided the northern and southBRIAR BENNETT-FLAMMER Contributor

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A statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville’s Emancipation Park has been at the center of controversy.

ern states.

My intention here is not to give a history lesson. I encourage you to delve into this piece of history and decide for yourselves. What I want to so is encourage you to look beyond those easy oversimplifications we make every day to make life easier and instead to make an attempt to understand the struggle between the north and the south a little bit more before making a judgement.

This war, the effects of which we are still dealing with today, really was father against son, brother against brother. And I believe that deserves more consideration than an easy label.

I ask you to consider what the removal of these statues really means. Will it decrease the prevalence of racism? Will it improve any of the deep rooted social problems Americans face? No. However, I do believe it will be a loss resented by those Americans who value their history. After all, while half of the 625,000 who died during this war were Confederates, all of them were Americans.

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David Marrack, Features Editor » thecampus.features@gmail.com

A Warm Welcome W

elcome to Bishop’s University, as you’ve no doubt heard many times over the past week and some. BU is, by nature and necessity, different from some of the other universities you and your friends may have been to- I should know, as I’m on exchange to one now. You will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that differs from most other universities because of the size of the population.

Likened to a fishbowl at times, you will see your friends in class, at Dewies, and there is a good chance they live in the same Rez building as you.

This does mean that you will need some time away, for a breath of fresh air. Clubs are the best way to get out and about, whether on an outing to Montreal, out with the Climbing Club, or volunteering through one of the myriad organizations that have a presence on campus.

Volunteering can also help in the long run, providing a chance to go out and gain knowledge on how organizations work, or providing an experience that you can put on you resume. The volunteer groups also provide the opDAVID MARRACK Features Editor

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portunity for networking events that can help down the road. Knowing someone in an influential position is always handy.

You may also find that the professors will be more involved with what you are doing in class, and will often teach several of your classes over time-it pays to get to know them, and what they expect from you in the class.

During the Canadian elections, many of the professors watched the election with students at the Lion, and then at the Gait during the American election.

Remember that unlike bigger schools where each student is simply a number, at BU, you are very much a person and should use the opportunity to get help from professors who can, at the very least, point you in the right direction.

The best thing about the campus and the university, is that you will be welcome wherever you go, whether it is to the library for a book, the clinic to check that cough, or to ITS because your computer is down for the third time in this week and you have a paper due in the next few days.

Each of the clubs would love to have you, the groups around campus are always looking for new members, the newspaper looks for new writers, and you can always run for president!

The best word of advice is to simply go out and explore; you never know when you may come across a new experience, whether it is wandering in for an audition for New Plays, or joining a group going up to the Lion.

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Back to school: Healthy living on a budget S chool has started back up, and we are on our own again, and with that, the surge of junk food, stress eating and weight gain may be upon us again. Living on a budget does not mean you need crappy food that makes us feel just like that, crap. Here are some tips on healthy eating that are cheap, easy and most importantly: healthy.

There are plenty of easily accessible and readily prepared foods that pack tons of nutrients and the fuel you need for a long day at school. One good example is dried beans, quite possibly the most affordable and nutrient dense food out there. Buying by the bag lasts longer, and is simple to prepare, through soaking, boiling, and preparing in whatever dish you like. A great way to fill up on protein, fibre and iron, beans are part of many simple dishes that can be prepared in large amounts, and then frozen for later, like chili. Buying canned beans are a perfectly acceptable alternative if you’re short on time.

Loading up on dark leafy greens is another important step in maintaining a good diet. We’ve all heard the buzz about kale, and it’s completely true.

Kale has more protein per calorie than beef, and has more easily absorbed calcium than dairy. Making kale an PHOTO COURTESY UBISHOPS.CA alternative to these things can save you money, cooking time and weight gain. The switch can also help the environment, for the more green-conscious, as the reduction in meat and dairy creates less of a strain on DANIEL LAPERRIERE Contributor

water supplies and farmable land.

I have found that reducing meat, milk and cheese as regular grocery store purchases saves tons of money, as there are alternatives that are cheaper, healthier, and last longer on our shelves. Avoiding a mid-day meal loaded with fats, grease and processed foods can make it a lot easier to stay awake during those afternoon classes. If these foods are personal favourites, I would recommend finding fresher, locally sourced meat and dairy as they come with fewer preservatives, additives and fillers.

To give some meal ideas, a stir fry is a clever way to combine many foods into one large filling meal; all you need is a frying pan. Throw in beans or whole grain rice, add your favourite veggies and spices and you’ve got yourself lunch for a whole week at less than ten dollars. Wraps are a great way to take it on the go! Another personal favourite of mine is pasta sauce. Using simple ingredients: canned tomatoes, onions, garlic and carrots are my go-to cheap recipe, and another way to make an affordable, long lasting dish.

Just because you are on our own, does not mean you must give up the quality of a home-cooked meal. There are endless possibilities when you put in the little bit of time. There is no need to live off frozen pizzas, mac and cheese, and ramen noodles; your body and wallet will thank you for it.

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Facebook to coconut flour: A 21st Century guide to bleeding purple L et me set the scene: it’s midnight, I’m home alone, and I’m in the kitchen contemplating what to make with coconut flour. I have a lot of it, and I’m not much of a baker. Neither is the girl on the phone. We’ve been Facetiming for two hours, and for the past few months, this has become a regular occurrence. We’ve also never met in person, yet lately, we’ve become close friends.

This is an anecdote about accessibility, particularly in the digital age. Making friends can sometimes be challenging, but in a culture saturated by social media and alternate forms of communication, this process is made easier. Since the rise of Facebook, many universities across North America have created closed groups online to help incoming students connect before arriving. BU is no exception to this trend, and back in January, I was invited to join the Official Bishop’s University Incoming Students 2017 group on Facebook.

Through the page, I received the latest information about the school I’d be moving to that fall, participated in weekly Gaiter Challenges for the chance to win purple prizes, and most memorably, talked with people just as excited as I was to begin our journey in Sherbrooke.

For me, there are several memorable moments on the page that brought us together. At one point, incoming students began posting a hundred facts about themselves—something that sparked dozens of conversations in the comment LOCH BAILLIE Contributor

atching O-Week from outside of the Bishop’s bubble is an interesting experience, having been a part of it for the past two years. When you leave the atmosphere of o go on exchange, you see things in a different light and feel as though you are ut on the fun everyone is having. Although it’s hard, it is a valuable time for on the lesson that what you get out of something, is mirrored by effort you . The same goes for being a student: what you get out of your education will o the effort you put in.v art of the party, or at least the community, is important to understanding the e. Participating in events and social activities is extremely important. This is n we have a club day, so we can explore and get a chance to try all kinds of s.

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BISHOP’S UNIsections and undoubt- PHOTOS COURTESY VERSITY GAITERS edly several friendships as people learned about eachother’s interests.

Back in the summer, I remember a student posting a picture of their dog and encouraging other future Gaiters to post pictures of their pets (too bad we can’t have a bring-your-pet-to-school-day, eh?) That’s not all… branching off the official page were group chats galore.

It is undeniable that we live in a privileged age; one where we can simply open our laptop or unlock our phone and talk to nearly anyone in the world. But we also owe a lot to the people who create these social networks and the ones who organize digital groups to bring us together. I think in a way I would not have been as excited in the months leading up to O-Week if it had not been for all the connections I made, the things I learned, and all the puppy pictures shared during that hot, July afternoon. Now that we’re officially Gaiters, there are hundreds of things to look forward to this year, on campus and off, and I cannot wait to experience them alongside my new purple family.

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This same idea applies well to studying, in that you will have a much better time at Bishop’s if you go out and discover the study aids available. While the main library may be under construction, the temporary library has all the resources necessary for assistance, and the English writing workshop is standing by to help with that paper you aren’t sure about. And of course, Bishop’s professors are always eager to help. Going out, and finding what’s available is the first step to having a pleasant experience at Bishop’s, and that applies to scholastic life as well as the social side of things.

All of these things will improve your experience as a university student. Getting scholastic help will decrease academic stress; going out and becoming a member of a club or group, or just going to a party will give you a breath of fresh air, and introduce you to the wider world of Lennoxville and Sherbrooke.

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ARTS&CULTURE SPORTS

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Opening exhibition: Foreman Art Gallery presents Resort T he Foreman Art Gallery is pleased to present the latest work of Vancouver artist Matilda Aslizadeh as part of New Voices; a series showcasing the work of promising emerging artists. Opening on Wednesday September 20 from 5 to 7 pm, Resort, an immersive video projection designed for a panoramic screen. Matilda Aslizadeh posits the tourist resort as a microcosm, a reflection of both the global economy and the complex histories of colonization.

Inspired by the cinema of attractions, historical and contemporary representations of space, Aslizadeh uses the panoramic screen to echo the immersive “resort experience” while exploring new ways of telling stories in a gallery space. Resort combines staged actions and images found online to develop a fictional narrative set in a walled tourist complex where, lured by the promise of unlimited beauty, nature and everlasting happiness, visitors and residents desperately want to be able to stay.

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and staged scenes, she weaves a complex narrative structure juxtaposing three different-but-interconnected stories. The dialogues between characters in each scene function as short storylines that encapsulate both the resort’s promise and its failure to deliver.

Individually, each scene produces coherent subject positions with which the viewer can identify. In parallel, panoramic views and soundscapes from both inside and outside the complex’s walls, provide a series of targeted affective and sensory cues as lush sounds of the interior exotic natural landscapes are contrasted with the noises from the outside, atomic explosions, sea monsters, industrial contamination, war and death.

Ultimately, what drives Aslizadeh explorations with narrative, found images and immersive cinema is to interrogate our ability to imagine the possibility of the existence of a radical outside.

Throughout her career, Matilda Aslizadeh has developed a dense visual language positioned between photography, video, and animation that evokes the complexity and saturation of the contemporary media landscape. Her video installations and photo-based

works draw on a vast array of visual influences – both esoteric and popular – to rethink narrative structures that persist in Western culture.

Aslizadeh received a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of California, San Diego. Her work has been exhibited internationally in galleries and film festivals and has been the subject of several solo exhibitions including: Foreman Art Gallery, Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Simon Fraser University Gallery, La Centrale Galerie Powerhouse, SKOL Centre des Arts Actuels, Or Gallery, and Artspeak.

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The Original Homecoming

Enjoy the 5th Annual Marathon Reading: Homer’s Odyssey MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

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23, come hear the tale of the ORIGINAL Homecoming! Beginning at 6:30 a.m., a group of faculty and students will perform the story of the Odysseus and his desperate (and sometimes not so desperate) journey home. Find out whether he makes it back to Ithaca, or whether monsters, beasts, and sexy temptresses keep him from completing his quest!

This event will run all day in the Cleghorn Room located in McGreer. Coffee and cookies will be on offer throughout the day. Drop by for five minutes or five hours to bear witness to this epic performance! The reading will conclude around 8:30pm-9pm, at which point wine & cheese will be served.

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STYLE BUBBLE: MOVE-IN-DAY 2017 MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

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very year, Gaiters from all over Lennoxville gather at Animal House for the annual move-in-day party. The best part might be the costumes, and this year was no different. Business Accounting major Sam Berry gives us the run down on her costume and the party through her purple lenses.

Q: What are you wearing? Why did you choose to put it on this morning?

A: Because today is move in day! I’m wearing thrifted purple overalls (mandatory), a purple bandana from our costume trunk at my apartment, and a cut off BU tshirt! My sunglasses from Nordstrom.

Q: How do you get style inspiration from the bubble?

A: Move in day style at Bishop’s is a tradition, so I get inspired why what others have worn in the past. Then I put my own twist on it!

Q: How would you describe style on move in day?

A: It’s fun, and everyone wears what makes them feel good! There is no judgment.

Q: What music was everyone jamming out to on move-in-day?

A: A lot of remixes and EDM! Carter, DJ DISORDR, was the DJ and the music was awesome.

Q: What are some of your favourite items in your costume collection?

A: All of the purple jackets that we wear to Winterfest! And lots of denim.

Q: Tell us about a particularly memorable costume you saw on move-in-day.

A: There were some adorable cheerleading uniforms!

Q: What is your favourite BU event to dress up for?

A: Winterfest.

Q: Any last words on this year’s move-inday party?

A: Never disappoints!

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Welcome Home!

This week at Maison du Cinema For when you need to get out of the rain…

Home Again (G) Everyday: 1:30 - 3:10 - 5:15 - 7:25 - 9:45 Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Pico Alexander, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen Alice Kinney, a single mom living in Los Angeles, has her life change unexpectedly when she allows three young men to move in with her.

IT (13+) Everyday: 12:30 - 3:35 - 7:00 - 9:50 Cast: Jaeden Lieberher, Bill Skarsgård A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children.

The Hitman’s Bodyguard (13+) Friday - Monday - Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 9:45 / Saturday - Sunday & Wednesday: 9:45 Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Salma Hayek, Élodie Yung, Joaquim de Almeida, Kirsty Mitchell, Richard E. Grant The world’s top bodyguard gets new client, a hit man who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.

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The money fight: McGregor vs. Mayweather

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A TKO and humble defeat

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n August 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the most hyped up fight in boxing history took place. Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. put his unblemished 49-0 boxing record on the line against “The Notorious” Conor McGregor who was making his professional boxing début.

Many boxing aficionados agree that pound for pound Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the greatest fighter in the history of boxing. Mayweather has been a professional boxer for almost 21 years and has won major world titles in five divisions throughout his illustrious career between the ropes.

While his opponent, Conor McGregor, is no stranger to the fight game, however boxing is not where he gained his claim to fame. The mixed martial artist McGregor is known for is success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and is arguably the businesses most prized fighter.

The Notorious one is currently the title holder in two weight classes in the UFC, but he put his reign of terror in the UFC on hold to make his professional boxing début. Even so, stepping between the ropes against an undefeated world champion in Mayweather was nothing less than a daunting task.

The Mayweather McGregor fight was billed as “The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History”, and it sure was promoted that way. Both fighters were definitely not afraid to speak their mind and hyped the fight to no end, knowing the pay day that was in store for both of them.

For a potential 36 minuet boxing match, Mayweather was projected to earn over $300,000,000 while McGregor was in line to earn $100,000,000. Thus, both combatants and their promotional teams wanted to milk every cent from this once in a lifetime event.

The promotion of the fight began in earnest in July when the fighters did a four city, four-day tour hyping the fight. The first date of the tour was July 11 in Los Angeles where the combatants started taking verbal jabs by insulting and degrading one another.

It was much of the same rhetoric the three following days as the tour made stops in Toronto, New York City and London. All of the tour stops were broadcast worldwide so viewers would be ever more enticed to purchase the nearly $100 pay-per-view.

Now to fight night! After months of the hype machine working in overdrive it was time for the fighters to finally square off. In front of a near capacity crowd in the fight capital of the world, the opening bell of “The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History” sounded.

McGregor surprised many in the first three rounds as he was clearly the more aggressive fighter, throwing many more punches than the undefeated champion.

However, in typical Mayweather fashion he sat back on the defensive end and took time to study his opponent before going on the attack in the middle rounds of the scheduled 12 round fight. By the ninth round it was clear to see that McGregor was out of gas and was being outclassed. In the tenth round Mayweather landed the final blow and the referee stopped the fight and declared Floyd Mayweather Jr. the winner by Technical Knockout.

In the post-fight in-ring interview McGregor was humble in defeat and gave Mayweather credit for his victory. Mayweather made the announcement that this was his final boxing match and he retired with a record of 50-0. McGregor will in time return to the octagon to defend his championships. While both fighters walked away from the boxing ring that night hundreds of millions of dollars richer.

The Argentina Giants: my summer experience in Women’s Basketball W hen I found out I was going to be training for the Argentina Senior National Basketball Team this summer, I was thrilled. I have been trying for years to make the team, so this time I was committed to train hard and learn everything I could.

The training sessions were intense. Weeks of double-shift practices and lifting.

We would stay in the CeNARD (Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo) “Sports Centre of High Performance”, where all the national teams train.

We ate, slept, and trained there everyday. It was a tough environment at first but after a few days of all training together, I found myself fitting in well with the team.

After a few weeks of training, the coach finally announced the 12 players that were going to be competing on the FIBA Americup. I was ecstatic to hear that I was one of them. This was where the real hard-work began.

Days away from the competition, we were getting ready lay everything on the line in hopes of fulfilling our goal to qualify for the World Cup in 2018. As the tournament started we got off to a great start, performing ideally against our opponents. The tournament was progressing well as we had our first two wins in our pockets and were headed for more. The best part was we were on track to qualify.

During our game against Venezuela, one of our teammates injured her knee.

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ing, compete, and get the qualification for her.

We then faced Colombia where we came out with another tremendous PHOTOS COURTESY FIBA performance. Finally, we were matched against Columbia vs Argentina, 2017 FIBA Brazil, our toughest opponent in the division. The Women’s AmeriCup game would determine our standings and who we were going to play from the other division. Our goal was to beat Brazil so we could move on to face Puerto Rico. Luckily, after many strenuous games we found ourselves in the finals against Canada.

A tough game was played with lots of ups and downs, but the biggest hit was at 30 seconds to finish the game; our captain hit the ground with and injured knee.

This sudden change of momentum threw us off and we found ourselves mentally removed from the game. In the end, we lost by two points against a great rival.

One thing we found amazing throughout the whole game, were the fans in the stands and how they cheered for us.

Playing for Argentina at a national level gave me so much more experience to bring to the Bishop’s court. I was playing against aggressive, experienced players which I think is going to help me in the league this year.

It was amazing to see how sports and events like this bring people together and watch people from around the world share the same passion for something. The same passion we felt playing for the national team.

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JESSICA KRAUSS Contributor, Football Equipment Manager

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hen it comes to being a part of the Gaiters Football team, one would notice that there were necessary changes that happened from the 2016-2017 season to the 2017-2018 season. The most notable changes being the hiring of the new head coach, the league change from RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec) to AUS (Atlantic University Sport) and the different culture.

With the change in staffing and in league comes a change in the culture. It is a new beginning that both players and staff are thrilled to be a part of.

Keeping in mind there is always something to work towards while learning and improving along the way, the mantra for this season is ‘What is next?’.

On Saturday, September 2nd, we played our first game at Acadia. Taking the Gaiter plane out of Sherbrooke, it was a few of the players first time flying which made it all the more exciting. Arriving with less than ideal weather, the team pushed through the wind and rain until they found blue skies at the end of the game.

Unfortunately, the blue skies did not reflect the outcome of the game, but the film from the game was used to see what improvements could be made. It has shown in the practices this week that there have been progressions and improvement.

This was my first away game as the new equipment manager, so it was an interesting experience to prepare for. Fortunately, I had help from the various coaches and players when packing all the equipment.

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Trust the process. This is the team motto for the 2017-2018 season. It is part of the new culture that the coaches and players are working towards to gain traction. Practising two hours a day, six days a week is a process. It is hard work and with each practice comes more determination.

For our home opener on Saturday, September 9th, we face the St. Mary’s University Huskies. For this game, the coaches and players working towards playing ‘harder, better, faster and stronger.’

A season to forget

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he Toronto Blue Jays earned the right to have high expectations for the 2017 baseball season following back to back American League Conference Series (ALCS) appearances in 2015 and 2016.

However, the 2017 season was not what anyone expected.

Not only were the Jays unfortunate with injuries, certain off-season transactions denied bringing back all-star fan favourite Edwin Encarnacion.

After the Blue Jays lost to the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 ALCS, All-Star Edwin Encarnacion was on the hunt for a new contract; one the Jays failed to give him.

The Blue Jays main off-season goal was to improve before the 2017 season. With this in mind, the Blue Jays front office signed Kendrys Morales to replace Encarnacion, hoping they could save some money and try to sign other respected players. The Blue Jays also signed utility player Steve Pearce and relievers J.P. Howell and Joe Smith.

Unsurprisingly, relievers J.P. Howell and Joe Smith did not make the impact that the front office hoped they would. J.P. Howell, injured for the majority of the season, failed to have a significant role for the

Prepping for a new start with the new season

The set up for this game, as well as the other home games, is different. The players will be sitting across from the stands so fans sitting in the first few rows can see better. We look forward to taking this season ‘on to victory.’

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May 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons (5) watches during batting practice before a game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory.

Blue Jays. Joe Smith had some impressive outings, but there still wasn’t a real fit for him in the bullpen, resulting in his recent trade to Cleveland.

Another question mark for the Blue Jays this season, was whether or not they were going to resign slugger Jose Bautista. Bautista had been a Blue Jay since 2008 with a very impressive Blue Jays resume.

Like Edwin, Bautista was looking for a new contract ahead of the 2017 baseball season.

The Jays were hesitant about giving Bautista the big extension he was looking for as he has been on the decline from injuries and age. The two sides managed to agree on a contract for the 2017 season with a mutual option for the 2018 season.

A questionable off-season has been the first point of blame for the Blue Jays struggles this 2017 season.

They are too far back in the standings to compete for a Wild Card spot in the American League, which is especially upsetting as they were runner ups for the AL title in 2015 and 2016. The struggles however branch out further than just a questionable off-season.

Injuries have been the next point of blame. The Blue Jays’ doctors have been very busy this season.

Injuries have been a problem all year round and have prevented some Blue Jays All-Stars from having any real impact with the club.

Sanchez, who was the clubs ERA leader in 2016, has only pitched in eight games this season with a 1-3 record compared to his 15-2 record in 2016. A blister on Sanchez’s throwing hand held Sanchez back from competing longer than he liked. He later had a nail issue on the same hand that restrained from throwing his off-speed pitches.

Injuries have also held back Troy Tulowitzki, Russel Martin and Devon Travis from making their usual strong impacts with the club defensively as well as offensively.

The 2017 season as a whole wasn’t the season the players and fans hoped for. The Blue Jays division (AL East) did boost their line-ups with rising stars Chris Sale (BOS) and Aaron Judge (NYY) having high caliber seasons.

The Blue Jays do have strong rookie assets who may be ready to take their game to the next level this upcoming season; it just depends on what kind of off-season the club is preparing to have ahead of the 2018 season.

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and Acknowledgement: We acknowledge the Abenaki people and the Wabanaki Confederacy, the traditional stewards and protectors of the territories upon which we are learning. In performing land acknowledgment, we make what was invisible visible, and invite the land, the First Nations people, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into our conversations. This act of naming – of inviting something into language – is an underlying principle of advocacy and lies at the heart of higher education. The etymology of advocacy is ad (to add) + vocare (call or voice): the origin of the word’s meaning is to give voice to something or to call out in order to initiate dialogue.

The “ad” prefix makes explicit the importance of multiple voices – and by extension multiple perspectives. In this sense, advocacy compels us to acknowledge a diversity of thoughts and opinions as a starting point rather than as an ideal outcome. In institutions of higher learning, we have a responsibility to honour spaces for emerging and established voices to engage in productive, respectful, and sometimes even uncomfortable conversations where individuals are safe to speak truth to power, explore and challenge dominant ideologies, and call out injustices and inequalities in order to imagine new ways of existing.”

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