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Global community ready to move forward on The Editors 2017-2018 climate agreements EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Maddie Hession thecampus.editor@gmail.com

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

This issue’s contributors J.S. Daniel Laperriere Loch Baillie Becky Blackburn Emma McGreeghan Molly Sweeney Graham Childs Stone Sousa Jordan Hier Marielle Caruth Jessica Goodsell Hunter Gong Jacob Kaplan Ashley Hollister Emmanuel Nadeau

KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

With American President Donald Trump’s refusal to commit to the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, the global community has no choice but to move forward without him, which is exactly what countries like Canada and the United Kingdom intend on doing. During the recent COP-23 climate change talks at the United Nations, the two countries launched the Global Alliance to Power Past Coal, which has now been signed by 18 different countries. Canada’s Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna, said of the alliance, “We’re seeing huge momentum for this move away from coal and towards clean power.” Although some Canadian provinces are still heavily dependent on coal, the federal government appears to be resolute on the issue. The newly formed alliance signifies a shift away from American leadership on issues such as climate change and carbon emissions. The Trump adminis-

tration has chosen, at least for now, to stay out of international climate agreements, seeing them as unfair regulatory commitments that hinder economic growth. The United States is now the only nation in the world not a part of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement now that Syria, a country in the midst of civil war, has agreed to its standards. New leaders in the international community have stepped into the spotlight since being deserted by America, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Rouge activists, scientists, and politicians in the U.S. have also made it clear that the precedent set by their federal government will not be regarded as the status quo. Still, the pushback from climate change deniers and Republican politicians looking to undo Obama-era regulations has been strong. Around the world, an increasing number of groups and individuals have

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spoken out against those looking to stall progress on climate change. Pope Francis has also weighed in on the issue following the COP-23 talks at the United Nations, calling climate change “one of the most worrisome phenomena humanity is facing.” In his letter to participating countries, he continued, “Unfortunately, many efforts to seek concrete solutions to the environmental crisis are often frustrated for various reasons ranging from denial of the problem to indifference, comfortable resignation, or blind trust in technical solutions.” With or without the United States, a country that once led international climate discussion, the global community will move on with their progress. The recent Global Alliance to Power Past Coal is just one example of how nations are choosing to fill the void left by the Americans and lead on the issue of climate change, one of vast importance in modern society.

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Update from the SRC’s Director of Human Resources JACOB KAPLAN Contributor

s the semester winds down and we gear up for exams, I’ve been keeping busy. We’ve hired three new coat check attendants for the Gait, selected our Winterfest coordinators, and have interviewed potential Doolittle’s cashiers. I’ve been transitioning many of our honorarium employees to salary, which helps us with the process of legitimizing our organization, should

we be audited. I’ve concluded a case with the committee on student conduct and I’m working on improving my visibility as the student liaison on the harassment committee. Lastly, I’m starting to prepare many of the job descriptions for our very busy hiring period in the winter semester. So keep an eye out for those! As usual, please check www.busrc.com/jobs to stay up to date with job availabilities.

Update from the SRC’s Director of Financial Operations HUNTER GONG Contributor

ince the last update, we haven’t been too busy on the Operations front. Therefore, I’ve taken some time to analyze the sales and profitability of both of our operations, The Gait and Doolittle’s. At The Gait, the sales have decreased compared to the same period in 2016-2017, but the profitability has increased compared to last year. This means that we have improved our cost-saving strategy even though we had fewer sales. A big thank you to the Gait managers: James Huxham, Josh Metcalfe, and Béa Mathieu for working ex-

tremely hard. At Doolittle’s, the sales and profitability have both increased compared to last year. Both Doolittle’s managers Jessica Caputo and Majelle Legros are the driving factors behind this success. They have come up with many creative strategies to generate more revenue and reduce costs since they started their job. The success of our operations wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the entire operations team and we are hoping to continue on this road of success into the rest of this semester and next year.

Update from the SRC’s Director of Communications and Marketing

JESSICA GOODSELL Contributor

t’s been a busy few weeks for us at the SRC. Since I last wrote, we’ve hired our two Winterfest coordinators, ran our bi-annual blood drive with Hema Quebec, concluded our by-election process (congratulations to Abigail Smith, our new general

councillor!), and formally begun our plan to institute our reformed constitution. I’m writing this update from the back of a minivan with the rest of your SRC executive team, where we are on our way to St. Francis Xavier university to attend a mini-conference with the Maple League universities.

Topics on the agenda include the implementation of cannabis regulations on university campuses and brainstorming sessions on student union problem solving. We should have an update on the results from the conference in the next edition of The Campus, so stay tuned.

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A look ahead with Student Services J

ASHLEY HOLLISTER Contributor

uggling life, work, school, and a mountain of papers to write is not an easy feat and it is easy to forget that Student Services offers resources to help you get through it all: adjusting to a new semester, helping in maintaining your mental health during your studies, providing support in your transition to life after school, or simply making sure that you get the most out of your time at Bishop’s. To figure out which service could benefit you the most, from counselling to the campus interfaith ministry, visit our website (http://www.ubishops.ca/ future-current-students/student-campus-life/student-services/) or stop by and ask Francine Hamel, Secretary for Student Support Services and Peer Tutoring coordinator, for advice! What is coming up in the Winter semester? Student Services organizes various workshops throughout the semester on various subjects (different job preparation skills, topics related to sexual health or workshops on mental health). The dates for these workshops can be found on posters across campus, on the SRC’s Facebook page, or in the Dish. There is also the incredibly helpful Career Prep Boot Camp event that will take place this year on January 26 and 27 all day. This is your chance to prepare yourself for your transition to the workforce, plus it only costs $30! Registration forms are now available at Doolittle’s, so make sure to grab one before there are

no spots left. For more detailed information, you can contact Nathaniele Pelletier, the Career Counsellor at npelleti@ubishops.ca If you are looking for a way to earn some money, Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services is always in need of note-takers. You can make $100 per class (you read that right!) that you take notes in. If you know that you are interested in this great opportunity, don’t hesitate to contact Olivier Leroy for more information, contact our Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services coordinator (Olivier.leroy@ ubishops.ca). In addition, do not miss this year’s Mental Health and Wellness Week! The 6th Annual MHWW will be held from January 29 to February 2, 2018. The goal of this week’s events, workshops, and activities is to increase awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Friday, February 2 we will have an array of wellness activities open to all students, faculty and staff. Stay tuned for more updates and the full calendar of activities. Also, make the most of your co-curricular activities by creating a Leadership and Extracurricular Activity Profile. LEAP is the online tool that helps you keep an official record of your co-curricular activities while at Bishop’s. As soon as you have committed to an activity, you should access the LEAP program and add this activity to your profile. You must add your activities on a semester-by-semester basis, as they are not retroactive. Please visit www.ubishops.ca/LEAP to know all

the type of activities you can add to your profile. For more information, you can reach Berenice Rodriguez at brodrigu@ubishops.ca. The Fall deadline to add activities is November 24 and the Winter semester deadline is March 31, 2018. Don’t wait until the last minute! And do not miss Career Day on February 15 at the Gait, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, where many employers from different fields will be busy looking for students to fill part-time jobs, seasonal employment, full-time careers, volunteer positions, or internships! These are just some of the events coming up in the Winter that can be helpful for you, but make sure you stay alert for the new ones that will be added!

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The future is here KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

hese past couple of weeks have seen the marking of important moments in political history. Montreal elected its first female mayor, while the village of Très-Saint-Redempteur, Quebec, elected its first trans woman mayor. South of the border, in the United States, an openlytrans woman was elected to the Virginia state legislature. One common thread among these three elections is that the gender of Valérie Plante, Julie Lemieux, and Danica Roem were not central to their campaigns. Instead, they focused on what they would bring to their respective jurisdictions. This is as it should be. Valérie Plante has stated that she wants to fight for the people of Montreal and one of her main campaign promises was a new subway line connecting the downtown and the northeast. In Très-Saint-Redempteur, the fact that Julie Lemieux is transgender is described as “an open secret,” but it is not something she would talk about dur-

ing her campaign. People in the town also did not think that her gender was important to her campaign. It was her ideas that were important to people’s choice to vote for her. In Virginia, Danica Roem did discuss the fact that she is trans during her campaign, but it was not her focus, though she was running against Republican Bob Marshall, who sponsored a measure to control what bathrooms transgender people use. It would be unwise to assume that the victories of these three women indicate that sexism in politics has ended and that transphobia is no longer a problem. However, what these events do show is that things are changing in a positive way. It shows that we are moving towards a world where women, including trans women, are not excluded from politics or voted against because they are women. They will not be judged for who they are, but what they stand for. And if that means they stand for what the majority of people want, they will be elected.

Has the government blocked you on Twitter? KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

BC has reported that since January 2016, the federal government has blocked over 20,000 Facebook and Twitter accounts. They have also deleted nearly 1,500 social media posts, which include official messages as well as comments from readers, from government social media accounts. And there could be more, since not every department keeps track of how many posts they delete or how many users they block. On the surface, this sounds like blatant censorship, but in actuality it is more complicated than that. A lot of posts that are deleted are spam advertising posts that clutter the government pages’ own information. One example of this was when Health Canada blocked 37 accounts that kept spamming about weight loss products. Posts were also deleted from Canada Post social media that advertised its competitors. Other kinds of spam are also blocked, such as two accounts blocked by CSIS for sending pornography to the spy agency. Posts made by government accounts

are deleted upon realizations that they posted inaccurate information by mistake. With the way information can spread quickly on the Internet, it makes sense that they would want to delete any posts that could misinform people before they get shared too many times. These social media accounts should be factual, and mistakes that are made should be corrected. To some extent, I think the government should be allowed to do this. Everyone who uses social media has tools available to them so that spam does not make it difficult to get information that actually matters and to control baseless harassment from flooding one’s inbox. However, I do think it would be an improvement to the system if everyone kept track of what is blocked or deleted and that this could be verified on a regular basis to make sure things are being carried out properly. In CBC’s report, there is mention of a post that was uploaded to the Canadian Transportation Agency’s site multiple times. This post linked to a statement that referred to specific staff and ques-

Do you agree with the opinions expressed in the articles? Do you disagree?

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Valérie Plante is one of several female politicians who are recognized for their ideas instead of just their gender.

In the case of Julie Lemieux, it also shows that acceptance is not only something that happens in the big city, but also in small towns and villages. It was her intentions for the future of her village that mattered and was not inhibited by prejudice of others.

I hope that these three election results, as well as others around the country and in the United States, show a trend of women in power that will continue. And hopefully those women will have policies that will make the world a better place.

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The federal government has blocked over 20 000 social media accounts.

tioned their integrity. CBC notes that this might be alluding to an ongoing online dispute between the Agency and an air passenger rights advocate. Spam and attacks on a person’s character are not very effective, even when it comes to attempting to help people. This instance, however, does raise the question of what the government is counting as spam. This is why more should be done to keep track of who and what is being blocked from government social media.

If not, then productive dissent risks being silenced under the guise of being called spam, even when it is in fact a legitimate concern to voice. The Internet can be a messy place where it is difficult to find out what is actually constructive criticism. But social media still offers possibilities for people to reach out to the government with their concerns that were not possible in the past, and this tool should not be manipulated to silence useful criticism in favour of a clear, professional image.

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Cannabis and common sense: both are still lacking DAVID MARRACK Features Editor

or all those who enjoy a bit of chemical relaxation, congratulations; weed will be accessible as a recreational substance sometime around July of 2018. This is, of course, the plan more-or-less developed by the federal Liberal government, while provinces have been setting their own agendas and means of distribution. So far, there have been wildly-varying ideas of how to control the drug. Marijuana may be legal, but it will still be easier to pick up a six-pack of Molson then an ounce of pot. Storage and sales are controlled separately, and it is easy to see which provinces people will be visiting often. BC will likely see the continued use of dispensaries, and the implementation of an e-commerce or mail-order system. The three prairie provinces will control the supply, but sales will fall to private business. Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba are approaching the issue in a similar manner to tobacco or liquor, with Quebec embracing the e-market and selling marijuana through the SAQ online store. In the Quebec system, there will only be 15 “brick and mortar” stores, but more may be constructed later. Opposed to these three, New Brunswick will be making it as difficult as possible. One will need ID to get into the store, all products will be under glass, and if you have any at home, it will need to be stored in a manner similar to a restricted firearm, i.e. a locked

“America first” : a fallacy

room or container. The rest of the Maritimes and the Territories have yet to release a plan on distribution. The general consensus is that “slow and steady” will provide the best result. The problem with this approach is that the whole point of legalizing marijuana was to take the business out of the hands of organized crime; if it’s still cheaper and easier to buy from a friend of a friend, the entire program is a failure. One of the main speaking points over the past couple of years has been pricing; it needs to be cheap enough to undercut black market pot, but it cannot be so cheap as to encourage use. My issue is, you can have one, or the other, but not both. If pot is going to be legalized, it needs to be done in a manner to give the black market enough of an economic shock as to permanently put it out of business. Remember, the nickname “weed” is there for a reason; it isn’t like tobacco or liquor which require intensive processes to render palatable. If the underground market is given enough time to recover and streamline the process, it will be far more difficult to stop. Finally, common sense needs to play a bigger role in the rule-making process. In the case of New Brunswick, storage does not need to be that emphasized. Enforcing a requirement like that will be nigh-on impossible, though the motivation is from the right place. Any sort of mind-altering substance should be kept out of the hands of those that would abuse it, such as that bottle of vodka in the freezer or the prescription

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ccording to Trump, putting America first extends outside the country’s borders and overrides a foreign country’s hospitality and customs. This was made evident on Trump’s visit to Japan. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” It’s an old saying to remind you to try new things when you go to visit new people and places. It is a reminder to be open-minded about customs other than your own. Apparently it is not advice that U.S. President Donald has taken. During his lunch with the Japanese Prime Minister, Donald Trump did not eat sushi – which in the past he has stated he would not eat because it’s made with raw fish – or sashimi, or even tempura, which you would think would comply with his taste for fried food. Instead, Trump ordered a hamburger made from American Angus beef. While the opinions about Trump’s tour of Asia have been mixed overall, Trump did establish his commitment to the United States’ relationship with Japan. If his talk of “America first” many times in the past and this recent burger incident are any indication, I think it is clear that it is a self-serving commitment. It could be said that political alliances are always self-serving, or at least to reap benefits for one’s own country, but Trump does tend to take things to extremes.

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Donald Trump did not eat any Japanese food while meeting with Shinzo Abe.

Trump getting a burger instead of sampling Japanese cuisine may seem comical, but it is in fact a reflection of his belief in American culture’s superiority over others without exceptions. His attempts at creating a Muslim travel ban, accompanied by the statements that he would “make America safe again,” show that he does not have any perspective on cultures other than his own, nor does he care. He does not want to embrace the shared global economy and the cultures that are encountered in doing so. He solely wants to make America a dominant power in the world, and possibly also the dominant culture. The Japanese restaurant that sells the burger Trump ordered, a restaurant called Munch’s, may still have the last laugh. Since Trump’s visit, people have been lining up and travelling over an hour, in some cases, to taste it. The meat may be sourced from the U.S., but it is the restaurant in Japan that has seen the real significant increase in business. In a global economy, you can not reasonably expect to put one single country’s interest above the others, as they are all connected in many ways. Take note, President Trump.

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The provinces’ controls of marijuana need a dose of common sense.

painkillers in your bathroom. With regards to Ontario and Quebec, the mail order system is a good idea, but limiting things to 150 and 15 stores, respectively, is going to cause problems. There are more than 200 Tim Hortons in the Toronto area alone! The mail order system will need to be better than Canada Post’s effectiveness or people will go right back to that friend of a friend.

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Tips to make it through finals DAVID MARRACK Features Editor

he holiday season has arrived which means it is time to book a one way ticket home to take a much-needed break. Before running away for the holidays, however, exams are going to start falling like snowflakes and a good study schedule will help you float right through. It is also a good time to start planning what next semester will look like. As the most wonderful, yet busiest time of year, creeps around the corner, now is the time to make a plan. The build-up for the holidays has very much arrived. Decorations are going up in stores, and while taste demands that Jingle Bells wait until at least the first of December, there is no doubt someone will start playing Christmas carols soon. Before you take off for the ski slopes, however, exams will need to be written. Studying is never fun and finals are much more difficult to prepare for than midterms, but there are a few tricks to make life easier. Staying just a little cold will help con-

centrate, and it will also keep you awake. Mints or mint tea can help with concentration. Avoid coffee however as the caffeine will make you energetic and easily distracted. Set out a clear schedule, and stick to it, with breaks every hour or so. Prioritizing certain material is good, but be sure to study all subjects, rather than just one, to break up the monotony. Four hours of theory may drive you crazy, so break it up with other subjects. The new year will bring new opportunities, so make plans for January; sign up for the career prep boot-camp, look for a job or set a new workout routine. Think about what you can do over the winter to prepare and come back with a pair of skates or skis. Coming back with a good mindset will ensure success in your second, fourth or fourteenth semester, so make the best of this break. Come back a new, revitalized you, ready to take on the world, or at least the next level of political philosophy; I wasn’t, and never will be.

Veggie Basket Program

Easy Access to Local Organic Veggies DANIEL LAPERRIERE Contributor

nternet has created a growing trend of online shopping, making it easier and more convenient to fulfil all shopping needs. No longer do we need to go to the store to get new clothes, gadgets, and now, food. Online shopping and subscription services for grocery stores have become more popular by reducing the need for constant trips to the grocery store. Now, Bishop’s has its very own program. A partnership with a local organic farm, providing a convenient option for students who have limited access to transportation and options for fresh food on campus. The brand new program began this semester by passionate BU student, Arthi Erika

Jeyamohan, who partnered with Potager D’Emylou, a small family-run farm just outside of Lennoxville. They give Bishop’s students and faculty access to their veggie basket subscription program and created a drop-off point on campus where customers can pick up their orders. Even though Lennoxville, and the Eastern Townships, are farm-rich areas in Quebec, Jeyamohan found it bizarre that “BU students have very limited access to fresh, organic and affordable vegetables. [...] As I began discovering more and more local farmers and their initiatives it only made sense to try and bridge the gap.” When she reached out to Potager D’Emylou, they were happy to hear that BU was interested in their subscription program.

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Keep busy before the holidays DAVID MARRACK Features Editor

s the semester comes to a close, you may be looking for something to take you mind off upcoming exams or to get you into the holiday spirit. There are a host of events and activities to do around town, and some interesting articles to read in this edition to keep you occupied. Anything from attending a potluck organized by the International Student’s association, to a Fine Arts open house in Molson, there are endless activities for you to attend to take a break before finals. If you are going home for Christmas,

This initiative benefits all parties, as Jeyamohan explains, “Rather than spend tons of money (not to mention the pollution) to import foods, we can rely on our own farmers!” The farm where these veggies come from has gardens and greenhouses so they can produce year-round, and the produce is certified organic. They have set up partnerships with other local farms and businesses to expand their catalogue so they can offer a great variety of local products. Located only 10 minutes away from Lennoxville, the products are guaranteed to be fresh. This provides a much cleaner option opposed to purchasing produce from grocery stores, as most fruit and veggies sold there have traveled thousands of kilometers and spent weeks in refrigeration. During this travel period, produce loses much of its flavor and some

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doing some local Sherbrooke shopping is a great way to get out of Lennoxville and get a head start on that Christmas list -especially if you live out of town. If you do live where the maple syrup flows freely, beer from the Bishop’s Arches brewery is a nice treat, and some purple gear never hurts, especially with winter fast approaching. Going to the International Studentrun potluck is a great way to share cultures and stories with everyone in the Bishop’s community, and if you are an exchange student visiting us for the semester, it may be a good time to set up plans to visit in the future. Finally, make plans to visit your friends over the holidays. For most of us, there is only a certain amount of time we can spend around siblings before we reach criticality; having someone else to chat with means that not only will a sibling be launched into a snowbank, but the friend in question will return to Bishop’s a well rested a rejuvenated student, ready for whatever challenges await them.

nutrients, thus reducing the nutrient benefits. There really is no substitute for eating fresh. Your veggie basket subscription is completely customizable and affordable, allowing you to cook, prepare and snack on a wide variety of delicious and nutritious choices.

The baskets arrive every second Wednesday at 1:30 in the Diversity Center in the SUB building. If you wish to subscribe and take advantage of this amazing program, contact Jeyamohan at ajeyamohan14@ubishops.ca and she’ll get you started on this great local food initiative!

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Lights, camera, BUFF! LOCH BAILLIE Contributor

alling all filmmakers, actors, and movie watchers: The Bishop’s University Film Festival is approaching. If you have ever wanted to make your own short film, the BUFF committee is currently looking for students interested in contributing to its annual screening gala on March 21, 2018. During this event, student-made films will be shown, food will be served, and awards will be given as BU celebrates some of its most talented artists. Though we are months away from the gala, the BUFF committee has already released its entry form and guidelines for this year’s competition. Winners will have the opportunity to show their work and/or compete in Le Festival Cinéma du Monde de Sherbrooke (April 2018) and in the student competition of the Festival Nouveau Ciném in Montreal (October 2018) Here’s a quick breakdown of what you should know: -You must register for BUFF by January 24, 2018 -Entering the competition is free -Entries must be limited to 5 mins. maximum (see #3 on entry form for caveats) -Films are due by March 21, 2018 at 12 p.m.

To obtain an entry form, contact Dr. Stephen Woodward (stephen.woodward@ubishops.ca) or visit Morris 17 on Tues. 10-12 or Wed. 12-2.

Feelings I Associate with the Word Fall

I On a rollercoaster, the butterflies from the fall bring me back to the thought of you. II Relief. Upon waking suddenly (abrupt) from a dream where I was falling.

III The companionship of your scarf and mittens with the changing seasons, as you watch the colored leaves fall around you.

IV Defeated, you fall to your knees; because today, the Universe was testing you.

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V The fatigue sets in with the arrival of nightfall. I rub my eyes. I sip my coffee.

VI Snowflakes complementing your eyelashes, I feel your cold nose and your warm lips; The first snowfall accompanies our first kiss. VII As I look into your eyes I welcome the vulnerability that comes with falling in love. VIII Loneliness overcomes my heart at the sound of you not falling for me.

EMMA MCGREEGHAN Contributor

Join BUDD for a night of unforgettable theatre in Turner Studio. The Bishop’s University Drama PHOTO COURTESY JACOB GERLOFS Department will present John Mighton’s critically Pictured: Gwyneth Clark, cast member of acclaimed theatrical work this week. Possible Worlds. How many worlds does it take to remember a soulmate? Winner of the 1992 Governor Gene- ment. Guest designer Jessica Poirier-Chang was ral’s Award in Drama, Possible Worlds is Bishop’s brought onto the project designing both costumes Drama Department’s highly anticipated upcoming and set. The majority of the technical team is comproduction. The production will span from No- prised of students. Charlotte Peters acts as stage vember 22 to November 26, 2017. manager, Natalie Demmon is in charge of lighting, Possible Worlds explores the nature of the sub- and Emma McGreeghan is Assistant Director. The conscious, human connection and imagination in production features an original score composed a flurry of alternative realities. George, a broker, by Everett Dalingwater. searches endlessly to find his better half, Joyce. From November 22-26, possible worlds will beAll the while two detectives embark on a quest to gin in Turner Studios on the Bishop’s University find his missing brain. A consciousness revoluti- campus at 8:00pm. Tickets to Possible Worlds on, a lover that doesn’t remember your name, and cost $10 for adults and $8 for students, and can be a civilization of three worlds are just some of the reserved by telephone via 819-822-9692 or purcobstacles that challenge these characters as they hased at the Centennial Theatre box office. seek out the truth. Directed by 2006 graduate Cristina Cugliandro, For more information, contact Assistant Directhe cast includes the third and fourth year produc- tor Emma McGreeghan. 905-716-3662 emcgretion class of Bishop’s University’s Drama Depart- eghan14@ubishops.ca

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A look into Fashion Show auditions MOLLY SWEENEY Contributor

took the opportunity on a rainy afternoon to get an inside look at the audition process for Bishop’s University’s biggest student-run charity event. The Bishop’s University Charity Fashion Show is held every year in support of a local Lennoxville charities, chosen by the Fashion Show coordinators. This year, the torch has been passed on to Danaka Robertson, a fourth-year student from Ottawa, Ontario, and Maryclare MacIsaac, a third-year student from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The chosen charity for this years annual Fashion Show is the Bishop’s/Champlain Student Refugee Sponsorship Project. For this year’s event, set to take place in February 2018, Robertson and MacIsaac began building their committee at the beginning of the fall term. November 5th marked their volunteer model auditions, one of the most important days in the

Fashion Show preparation. The auditions took place at the Gait, the Bishop’s on-campus bar, from 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nearly 100 students came out to strut their stuff for a panel of judges and for charity.

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This year’s Charity Fashion Show will take place on Feb 17th, 2018.

The audition process was divided into three parts. The first was a written form providing personal information as well as a series of short answers regarding volunteer experience and interest in charity involvement. The candidates are then brought to a table piled high with costumes and props. The

models chose from the props then proceed to demonstrate their walk with three incorporated poses. The final step of the process is an on the spot interview question. The questions ranged from “what qualities do you think a model needs to possess in order to be successful” to “how will this experience affect your Bishop’s University experience?” Questions about conduct and the strict zero substance abuse policy were also asked to ensure that models were made aware of the standards they will be held to. All together, the process is designed to weed out those that are just out for a good time, and select those that are serious about the event and giving back to the community. The coordinators stress that it is not solely about having fun like many believe, it is about giving back. MacIsaac, in her opening speech to the committee stated, “of course having fun is great, but that is not why

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The Fashion Show 2018: REVIVE Head Coordinators, (left to right) Danaka Robertson and Maryclare MacIsaac.

someone should want to be a part of the Fashion Show.” “The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about giving back to the community that gives so much to its students”, Robertson added. Both women believe that while there are many events at Bishop’s every year, the Fashion show is the most inclusive for the community and is a chance for volunteers and show-goers

to let Lennoxville know how much they care. At the end of a long day, the auditions were a big success. Models were selected within the following days and rehearsals began shortly after, which will run weekly until the big event. Both the Lennoxville and Bishop’s communities are getting excited for a great 2018 Fashion Show.

Université de Sherbrooke presents: A Hair Affair The Fine Arts department EMMANUEL NADEAU Contributor

re beard styles related to social classes? Is the moustache a sign of prosperity? Find the answers to these questions at the grand opening of the virtual exhibition A Hair Affair on Wednesday, November 29 at 5:00 p.m. at Siboire, located on 80 Dépôt Street in Sherbrooke. Rediscover 19 and 20th century photographs explored under the theme of beards and moustaches. The exhibition will be offered by History students at the Université de Sherbrooke in collaboration with the Eastern Townships Resource Centre (ETRC) and Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. A Hair Affair provides insight to the history of facial hair and will be divided into three sections: the social function of beards and moustaches, the local barber shops, and the ever changing style of beards and moustaches. The event will begin with a short presentation and will be followed by discussions. Photographs of bearded and moustached men from past centuries will be hung and projected onto a screen for display. The exhibition is based on historical research, and is accessible to everyone. A vir-

tual version of the exhibition will be available online as of Wednesday, November 29 at www.etrc.ca. The objective of Université de Sherbrooke’s M.A. History students is to shed light on the importance of archives, as well as to inform guests of the opportunity to donate private archives. The collective memory depends partially on the preservation of the heritage of the Eastern Townships. It is there-

fore essential to be aware of the possibility of visiting local archives, as well as the potential of contributing to their collections. As this event takes place during the month of ‘Movember’, it is an exceptionally appropriate time to visit the exhibition. Visitors will absorb the roots of the project and view displays of even the most unusual facial hair! Entry into the exhibition is free. Beer and tapas will be provided to all visitors.

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An example of one of the many works featuring facial hair throughout history that will be displayed at the exposition.

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MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

oin the Bishop’s University Fine Arts Department for their Open House on Thursday, November 30 from 4-6 p.m. The Fine Arts Open House provides those interested with an opportunity see the works of approximately one hundred students and is a free event for all visitors. Artists range in all levels of experience, from beginners to upcoming graduates. Every available space in the Molson

Building on the Bishop’s campus has been requisitioned to accommodate the impressive number of paintings, drawings, sculpture, videos, photographs, and performances produced during this semester. This is a one-time opportunity to get an exclusive glimpse at the creative output of this new generation of artists before some of them are noticed by galleries and art museums.

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Art for education LOCH BAILLIE Contributor

arps hung on the walls, canvases of all shapes and sizes, and live acoustic music: this is how you turn the Gait into a seminary for social change. On November 17, I had the opportunity to attend Transformative Praxis: Malawi’s live art show fundraiser. The organization is run by Kassandra Norrie, a BU graduate who has dedicated her adult life to providing children in Kasungu, Malawi with an education. This coming summer the organiza-

tion will commence building a school in this region, and events like the live art show are helping fund this project. I spent my evening observing student and community artists as they created their works, and was pleased to see the silent auction sheets filling up with generous donations. Of the live artists, most chose to create paintings for the event. However, two artists worked with glass and hot wax. I noticed several intriguing techniques used throughout the event, such as Chad Vaudry’s flicking of red

paint onto his canvas. Laurence Beauchesne chose to paste magazine clippings onto glass panels to create a three dimensional piece. What makes the Live Art Show unique is that

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it is not only a gallery. All of the artists are there, and are often more than happy to talk and answer questions about their work. Taking full advantage

of this, I found myself asking thought provoking questions, such as where they learned their techniques, or exactly how the work was intended to be perceived. These are questions I would not be able to ask if I had gone to a gallery and simply observed the finished works. The involvement of community artists was a nice touch as well. It felt as though everything came full circle: local community involvement for the benefit of the university’s global community. Beyond collaborating with individuals in Lennoxville, Transformative Praxis: Malawi works with all four universities within the Maple League,

Acadia, Mount Allison and Saint Francis Xavier, and Bishop’s University’s international partner Trinity College Dublin. It was truly wonderful to see our community come together for this event, and I look forward to seeing what the organization does next. To learn more about Transformative Praxis: Malawi or to make a donation, please visit http://transformativepraxismalawi.com If you missed the Live Art Show, many of the works will be showcased in the Foreman Art Gallery Grad Show. The show’s opening will take place from 5-7 PM on March 28th, 2018.

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NHL Global Series leaves Swedish fans speechless GRAHAM CHILDS Contributor

n Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, the Ottawa Senators battled the Colorado Avalanche at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This was the first time a regular season NHL game was played outside of North America since 2011. The Ottawa Senators won both contests 4-3, and Swedish fans along with many sports analysts were very impressed with the quality of hockey that was displayed. Swedish fans were gifted with the first game going to overtime and getting a chance to see the NHL’s exciting 3 on 3 format. Swedish fans were also gifted in viewing a rare penalty shot in game two, where Avalanche forward Sven Andrighetto couldn’t capitalize on the scoring chance. The global series was deemed a huge success as Swedish fans were able to see a showcase

of supreme NHL talent. What made the series even more exciting was the fact that the captains of each team were born in Sweden, and were national treasures. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, and Senators captain Erik Karlsson, had the rare opportunity to play an NHL game in front of an all Swedish crowd, in an effort to connect the NHL with the hockey loving country of Sweden. Other Swedish born players who made an impact in the NHL Global Series include Johnny Oduya, and Frederick Claesson of the Ottawa Senators who each tallied a goal during the two games. The NHL global series also showed NHL fans the unfamiliar sight of seeing Canadian native Matt Duchene in an Ottawa Senators jersey. Matt Duchene played eight full seasons with his NHL Global Series rival Colorado Avalanche, before being traded

to the Ottawa Senators just days before the NHL Global Series begun. Duchene failed to get on the score sheet in his first two games with his new team, but is looking forward to the journey that lies ahead.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman already stated that he is working with the NHLPA to try and bring the NHL back to Sweden at some point during the 2018 NHL season. The fact that both games in Stockholm

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were sold out showed Bettman how big a success this Global Series was.

Deontay Wilder makes opening round statement STONE SOUSA Contributor

eontay Wilder reminded everyone why he is the most feared boxer in the world after knocking out Bermane Stiverne in the first round on Saturday, November. 4 to retain his WBC (World Boxing Council) heavyweight title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Wilder, a 32-year-old Alabama native, was originally scheduled to fight Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (27-0, 23 KOs), but he failed a drug test setting up a rematch between Wilder and the only fighter who’d ever gone the distance with him, Bermane Stiverne. In their first fight in January 2015, Wilder won a lopsided decision against Stiverne and vowed before their second fight that he had no intention of going 12 rounds again. “The ambulance better be ready. The medical teams better be ready. The referee better be ready. They better have that towel to be able to throw it in because every blow is going to mean something,” expressed Wilder. “The only thing he’s going to be able to do is pick his spot on the ground where he’s going to lay at.”

The “Bronze Bomber” backed up his talk with a flurry of vicious right-left combinations that floored the over-matched Stiverne three times before referee Arthur Mercante stopped the fight at two minutes, 59 seconds into the opening round. “He did exactly what he was supposed to do,” said Wilder’s promoter Lou DiBella. “The minute I saw him throw 15 (straight) jabs I knew we were all right. Deontay looked like a beast.” Stiverne, a 39-yearold Haitian native representing Canada, hadn’t fought in nearly two years and it showed against the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist as he looked out of shape and landed none of the four punches he threw in the fight. After the fight, Wilder called out IBF (International Boxing Federation), IBO (International Boxing Organization), and WBA (World Boxing Association) heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) to unify. “I’ve been waiting on that fight for a long time. I declare war upon you,” stated Wilder to Joshua. “Do you accept my challenge? I’ve been waiting

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Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder delivered on his promise, knocking out Bermane Stiverne in the first round.

for a long time. I know I’m the champion. I know I’m the best. Are you up for the test?” Although the fans and Wilder want a unification fight with Joshua, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has insisted Wilder fight British contender Dillian Whyte (22-1, 16 KOs) first before scheduling the biggest heavyweight showdown in boxing. Wilder, however, stated he has no interest in fighting Whyte and desires to face Joshua

next. “A king don’t chase the peasants. A king takes kings,” said Wilder. “I want Joshua. If he don’t give me the fight we have other plans. Why should I go to England to fight a peasant without the king on the contract? The world want Joshua, the world want Wilder. I want Joshua. Joshua come and see me, baby.” “No more ducking, no more dodging, no more excuses. Make the date.”

As the buildup to the most anticipated fight in boxing continues, 2018 will be the year the heavyweight division crowns its true champion. “The winner of Joshua-Wilder is the real heavyweight champion,” said Lou DiBella. “That fight has to happen. The boxing fans deserve it. We don’t want to wait.” With the win, Wilder adds to his perfect record of 39-0 with 38 KOs; while Stiverne falls to 25-3-1 with 21 KOs.

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Get used to the cold, it’s men’s hockey season MARIELLE CARUTH Contributor

kates: $500. Stick $300. Helmet: $100. The feeling when you hear your school cheering you on: Priceless. The Men’s hockey team has yet to truly experience this feeling on their home ice at Bishop’s University, but we fans can change that. The men’s hockey club has many reasons to be especially excited this year – new players, more resources, good management and coaching, more home games, the only thing missing to make a great season is a hometown crowd cheering them on! Hockey is an expensive sport to begin with, and the cost of ice time can be exceedingly high. Fortunately, the team is happy to pay out of pocket for their club expenses, but extra funding could go a long way. Being a club team among countless other clubs, it can be quite difficult competing for SRC funding as each club can only be allocated a certain amount of money, making it tricky to hold home games, or any games. In previous years the club has managed well with fundraisers at the Lion and other ventures. This enabled them to play tournaments and games throughout the duration of their season, but not as many as they would like. Although this was not a hindrance for the team last season as they were ultimately successful in the tournaments they played in, winning one and making it to the semi-finals in another. This year, the team acquired additional resources to play more games, and more importantly, home games.

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As well as increased financial resources, the players are bringing forth an elevated passion for the game. New players are being introduced to a higher level of commitment than has been displayed in past years. Returning players are showing dedication reflecting how serious they are about the upcoming season. Their most anticipated home game of the season will be against McMaster, which is a game the men’s hockey club always looks forward to. This year they will also have the chance to play Vermont. This game will also serve as a test for the men as Vermont is a Division 2 NCAA team. Who to recognize for the clubs success? He is a Bish-

op’s student, player, head coach, and team manager. The man, the myth, the legend, Ryan Lee. Lee has managed the Bishop’s men’s hockey club for five years and counting. Throughout his time at Bishop’s he has organized and scheduled all of the games, runs and oversees tryout process and is the executive decision maker. He also coaches the team, planning and running every practice. Some would say he runs the show, while Norm McNiven claims he is “the glue that holds the team together”. He gets the ice time for practices, and is always in search of different leagues they can potentially play in and get involved with. His practices keep them going at high tempos and is always motivating them to perform at higher levels. Lee provides off ice workout plans for the men to do together, keeping them fit on and off the ice. If you are wondering how you can support this developing team, you can start by coming out and watching their games when they play in Molson arena. Attending games, spreading the word and increasing awareness is crucial for the men’s success. You can also attend the clubs fundraisers at the Lion or other fundraising events. The next opportunity to see a home game will be Saturday the 13 of January at 5:30pm, and Sunday the 14 of January at 9:30am, both against McMaster.

Terence Crawford moves up to welterweight STONE SOUSA Contributor

fter unifying the four major junior welterweight world titles, Terence Crawford had nothing left to prove at 140 pounds. On Thursday, October 26 he officially decided to move up to the 147-pound welterweight division. Crawford, who is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, compiled a perfect 32-0 record at junior welterweight and was the division’s most recent undisputed champion. To make the move to welterweight, Crawford vacated his IBF (International Boxing Federation), WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), and WBO (World Boxing Organization) junior welterweight belts. “Crawford literally dominated and cleaned out a division,” said Top Rank president Carl Moretti. “There are no more challenges left for him at 140 pounds and, physically, his body is ready to move to 147 pounds and do the same thing he did at 135 and 140 – dominate a division.” The move comes at a perfect time for Crawford since he struggled to get down to the 140-pound limit. “I know that he was struggling to make 140,” said Crawford’s promoter Bob Arum. “He had really a big problem making it for the last fight with Indongo [on

August 19], although it didn’t look like that in the ring. But I know that there was a question up until the actual weighin whether he would make weight. And he still fought the way that he did. He’s an incredible talent.” With the welterweight division believed to be the deepest and most talented, Crawford will get a chance to prove himself against other highly ranked fighters after being installed as the WBO’s mandatory challenger to their current welterweight champion Jeff Horn (17-0-1, 11 KOs). Horn defends his title in December against Gary Corcoran and should he retain his belt, the fight against Crawford is being targeted for March 10, 2018 in Australia or the United States. “I know that if [Crawford] wins the welterweight title I am going to look to match him with a number of fighters that are managed by Al Haymon, like (former titlist) Danny Garcia, (unified titleholder) Keith Thurman and a huge fight would be one with (titleholder Errol) Spence,” expressed Arum. “That would be a big pay-per-view fight.” Crawford, a 30-year-old Nebraska native nicknamed “Bud,” started out at lightweight (135-pounds) winning the world title by decision against Ricky Burns in 2014 and defended the belt

twice before moving up to junior welterweight. At 140-pounds, Crawford won the vacant world title against Thomas Dulorme via sixth round TKO in 2015 and made six successful defenses that included a unanimous decision against Viktor Postol in July 2016 and a third round knockout of Julius Indongo in August 2017. With the win against Indongo, Crawford became only the third fighter of the

four-belt era to hold all four world titles at the same time in one weight class; the last being Jermain Taylor in 2005. Although Crawford’s reign as the undisputed junior welterweight champion was short-lived, he seems ready to conquer the welterweight division. He was recently quoted as saying, “Listen, at the end of the day there is only going to be one name [at welterweight] and that’s going to be Terence Crawford.”

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Undisputed junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford sets his sights on the welterweight division.

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FIFA: who’s in and who’s out JORDAN HIER Alumnus Contributor

ith a little more than half a year away, we now know the 32 teams that have been invited to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Russia. For the last two and a half years, 210 countries from every corner of the planet have been playing for the right to earn a berth in the most prestigious soccer tournament the sport has to offer. As hosts, Russia automatically qualifies for the World Cup, now let’s look at the remaining 31 countries that survived the rigorous qualification process to solidify their spot in next summer’s tournament. FIFA has allocated a select number of berths to each of the six confederations (continents or regions) that the organization is comprised of. UEFA (Europe) has thirteen countries plus Russia in the tournament; AFC (Asia), CAF (Africa) and CONMEBOL (South America) will all have five countries in the competition; CONCACAF

(North America, Central America and the Caribbean) will have three countries in the competition; while the OFC (Oceania) will not have any representation this time around, as the confederation’s last hope, New Zealand, was the last country eliminated from the World Cup qualifier in their inter-confederation playoffs with Peru. The countries representing UEFA are: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and, of course, host Russia. The AFC qualifiers are: Australia, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Those that earned a berth in the CAF are: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia. The CONMEBOL counties are: Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Peru and Uruguay, while the three countries that advanced in CONCACAF are: Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama.

The 32 teams are comprised of seven past winners of the World Cup. Brazil has the most trophies with five and they have qualified for all 21 editions of the World Cup. The other previous winners are Argentina, Uruguay, England, France, Spain and defending title holders Germany. Moreover, among the 32 nations there are two making their very first appearance on soccer’s grandest stage. Iceland and Panama. Iceland is now the smallest nation in terms of population to qualify for a World Cup. Trinidad and Tobago was the previous holder of that distinction when they appeared in the 2006 World Cup. After reading the list of qualified nations, you may notice a few notable names that aren’t invited to the tournament. In an absolutely stunning scenario, the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. On the final day of CONCACAF qualifying rounds, the United

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32 countries have solidified their spot in next Summer’s tournament.

States suffered a nightmare where all qualification scenarios went against their favour and they ended up a point short of clinching a World Cup berth. Another shocker is that team Italy won’t be making the trip to Russia, as they lost a playoff qualifier to Sweden. It will be the first time in 60 years that team Italy won’t be appearing at a World Cup. Furthermore, the Netherlands who finished third and second place at the last two World Cups, failed to get passed the group stage in

their qualification campaign. Even though we know who will be playing next summer in Russia, there is still a lot to be decided before the tournament kicks off on June 14. There is still a matter of discovering the composition of the eight groups and what the schedule will be for the tournament. The draw that determines all that will be held on December 1 at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow. After that, soccer fans will be counting down the days to kickoff.

“Land 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.” Dr. Jessica Riddell