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The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 72, No. 3

FlosffCelebrating victories since1944 SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

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HOMECOMING WEEKEND WELCOMES GAITERS OF ALL AGES

New alumni house 3 Homecoming photos 4 Alumnus success 10 Gaiters games 10, 11&12

Alumni and their famillies enjoyed the Gaiters versus Saint Mary’s Huskies homecoming football game Saturday Sept. 24 at Coulter Field.

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NEWS Coaching students to success

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An interview with Patrick Cloutier RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

Bishop’s University has plenty of programs in place to give students a little extra edge. One of those programs is success coaching. Patrick Cloutier is our university success coach, and explained exactly how it works and the things it can do. Q: What is the role of a university success coach? A: The university success coach is dedicated to helping students experience university life with the greatest degree of success possible, from our first year students integrating, to older students preparing their out-of-university transition. A focus is put on our first year students so we can make sure they are settling and adjusting well to a new environment, where academic expectations can be challenging for some. We try to be proactive in reaching students as early as possible to ensure that we can provide them with the accurate support to succeed. Q: How long have you been a university success coach, and been a part of the Bishop’s family? A: I am a newcomer here at B.U. I am in my second month in this new position, with over 20 years of experience as a guidance counsellor in different fields such as education, recruitment, and rehabilitation. I have a diverse and broad knowledge that enriches my

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abilities to coach and assist individuals in setting their goals and making plans to achieve them with the right tools. Q: What do your coaching sessions encompass? A: To start, we will establish a relationship of trust between the student and the coach to then explore and define his/her needs. A discussion will then focus on some goals and a plan for the student to achieve. Depending on a student’s needs, we will work on improving study skills, self-knowledge, interpersonal communication skills, stress management, time management, etc. We will have a discussion about everything in the student’s life that can affect his ability to succeed. If needed, the student can be referred to other services to complement the help. Q: Do you generally have a lot of students for your coaching sessions? A: These days my schedule is pretty full. Which for me is a good sign that students are reaching out and being proactive. Q: What is the one thing that every student should know? A: Success is a very personal thing that one can only define according to his/her situation. In order to aim for success, everyone should set some personal or academic goals and have a plan to achieve them. Students should use all resources and support available to help them in making their experience as pleasant and suc-

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cessful as possible—especially if it’s free. Q: Any events coming up for interested students? A: I am putting together some workshops on different subjects that will be useful to students, for example time management, stress management, etc. There is the annual success retreat planned in January. Publicity on those will be done soon.

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Blue Seal closes Lennoxville store, expands to Sherbrooke

RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

hen one door closes, someone opens a window. That is the view Blue Seal owner Jen Young is taking. Her small gift shop that was located on Queen Street has closed its doors, but Young has moved its contents into the newly expanded space where she sells pet supplies and runs a shelter on Wellington Street. The gift store originally came to fruition due to Young’s love of Yankee candles, and her desire to have a retailer closer to home. When the space at 96 Queen became available, she jumped at the chance. “We opened last year, June,” Young remembered. Not only was she able to supply her own love of candles, but also it provided the space she needed for the overflow inventory at her main store. She experimented with expanding her gift inventory, and learned what worked and what didn’t. Everything was going fairly well. However, after a little over a year, Young made the decision to close the space. “Honestly, our fire up here was the biggest reason,” Young explained. Earlier this year, Blue Seal suffered from a fire that, while no animal or human was hurt, caused a lot of structural damage. However, every cloud has a silver lining; the fire gave Young the opportun-

ity to reconfigure and expand her store. It therefore made sense to consolidate her two businesses. “I wanted them all under one roof,” she said, saying that the most important things were her animals and her candles. It was not exactly a difficult decision to make when the opportunity to join the two businesses arose. Young admitted that the Queen Street location did come with some problems. “The traffic downtown is atrocious,” she said, adding that the limited parking and the lack of accessibility made it a location that while serviceable, had not been ideal. Blue Seal’s location has ample parking and is much more accessible. “I do believe it’s going to make more sense. There’s way more traffic up here. The good traffic,” Young commented, referring to her many regular customers. Since the small gift shop closed its doors earlier this month, Young said that the landlord was being very accommodating with their moving process. “I’m still not even done,” Young remarked, explaining that a lot of the moving depended on help from family and friends. Even though not all the boxes are unpacked, Young has what she wanted all along: her animals and her candles all under the same roof. “Right now I’m very happy,” she said.

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Alumni house unveiled, Griffin family chosen as namesake RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

Homecoming was bigger, better, and more purple than ever before. Alumni flocked back to Lennoxville to watch the game, catch up with each other, and see the familiar sights. However, there was one sight that was brand new. On Saturday morning, 3 Harrold Drive, the location of the new alumni house, was officially unveiled as the Griffin House. While not totally ready on the inside, the homecoming alumni pancake breakfast seemed the perfect time to reveal the official name. They chose the Griffin family, a family that has had over three generations of Bishop’s attendees, and continue to receive support from Scott and Tim Griffin. “We couldn’t think of a better family to honour,” Principal Michael Goldbloom said, standing on the front steps of the house. The Griffins have both done amazing things for the school, including serving

as Chancellor in the case of Scott and Tim working as the co-chair of the capital campaign, which just met its fundraising goal this past year. The alumni house is one more step forward for the school, which Goldbloom said has been referred to as the miracle on the Massawippi. Despite the worries that come with running a school, Goldbloom commented that it was the support of families like the Griffins that kept them going. “I’m constantly reminded how much affection there is for the institution,” Goldbloom said, adding in regards to the alumni house, “We very much hope this will be a place where alumni want to come.” Both the Griffins were invited to the front to pull of the purple covers and reveal the signs, to the collective cheers of the assembled alumni. Scott Griffin said a few words, and summed up the family’s relationship to the school in one simple and heartfelt phrase: “I love the place. Always have, always will.”

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Russian elections starkly different from Canada’s NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor

ust under a year ago Canadians waited to discover whom our new Prime Minister would be. Youth had been encouraged to vote, and there was a determination to rid the country of a leader who had tarnished our reputation on the world stage. On Sept. 18, Russia held parliamentary elections, and it came as no surprise that United Russia once again holds the majority of the seats in the Duma, the lower house of parliament. In fact, United Russia now holds 304 of the 450 seats in the Duma. President Vladimir Putin and his government were eager to make the election look as legitimate as possible, but long before election day, the signs were there that not everything would be above board. While true opposition parties were allowed to run for the first time, they were

restricted from campaigning on television, as nearly all channels are state run. Not only that, but cities routinely denied them the right to put campaign signs in visible areas, United Russia campaigners tried to convince foreigners to vote, the elections were moved up by three months which reduced the ability to mobilize campaigns in cities, and the voting laws were changed in such a way to make it difficult or impossible for students to vote. One student, Viktoria Anselm, found that despite entering her fifth year living in Saint Petersburg, she would be unable to vote, as she is a student; registration authorities told her she would need to make the 16-hour train ride to her hometown if she wanted to vote. Another student, Alexandra Voronina, expressed very strong political views, but after her experience voting and volunteering as an election observer in 2012 decided she would not vote again

until Putin has died. Even if she had wanted to vote, Voronina would have needed to travel for nearly three days to reach her hometown and vote in person. To North American ears this all sounds astonishing: we can post ballots to our home ridings, or even be provided with proof of residency by universities if we live in the dorms so we can vote in the riding we reside in during the academic year. No matter how much we may hate one party, to think of one actively attempting to get someone to vote for them after having been told the person is ineligible to vote is shocking. Yet, this is the very real state of affairs for our neighbour across the Arctic, and despite the fact that ballot stuffing was caught on camera and reports of carousel voting were rampant in one Siberian city, the election results stand.

Four years ago, similar actions triggered protests across the country, with large-scale marches near the Kremlin. This year many Russians were apathetic before the elections, turnout was down and at record lows in the major cities, and the fact that complaints of irregularities were down to only 1,300 means people continue to complain that Russia isn’t a democracy, but nothing will be done. Canada will feel the impacts of Russia’s democratic games, as United Russia’s dominance of the Duma now means Putin will not have to worry about opposition to his actions: his military, governmental, and diplomatic appointees are sure to be confirmed, and any actions he wishes to take on the international stage will face only international resistance. After all, asking a Russian if they approve of Putin is like asking if someone approves of the weather; there is no other real choice.

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Mont Orford successfully hosts first beer festival ANGÉLIQUE BIELSKI Layout Editor

The weekend of Sept. 17-18, La Grande Coulée welcomed approximately 10,000 festivalgoers for its first edition at the base of Mont Orford ski station—far more people than the organization had expected. The beautiful weather on Saturday brought a lot of people to the mountain, surprising Todd Pouliot, president of the event. “We were expecting to get 2,000 or 3,000 people every day if the weather was great, but never expected as many people as what we got on Saturday. Around 3 p.m., it was crazy!” recalled Pouliot, pleased with the event’s popularity. “Many microbreweries were missing beers. They had to go get more for the second day.” The access to the festival was free, but packages including a glass from the event and coupons for the samplings were sold to those who wished to try some of the beers on site. The organization had first ordered 3,000 glasses, estimating it would be enough for the weekend, but the pre-sale numbers raised concerns. “Three days before the event, with the pre-sale going well, we ordered a thousand more. Two hours later, we decided on an-

other thousand, and it’s a good thing we did,” continued Pouliot. La Grande Coulée featured over a dozen microbreweries. “The idea in the beginning was to show the potential of the market in the Townships,” explained Pouliot, also co-owner of the microbrewery La Memphrée in Magog. Le Lion d’Or, Le Siboire, Coaticook, and other major brewers of the region had their own tents. The businesses in Magog-Orford enjoyed a good clientele the evenings of the festival, as the beer festival closed around 5 p.m. “We wanted the festivalgoers to enjoy the region, not just the mountain,” added Pouliot. “It’s one of the reasons we decided to end it quite early.” The astonishing popularity of La Grande Coulée confirmed its return for the next year. The organization now wishes to exploit the terrain the mountain has to offer. Pouliot did not want to give away too much about the future plans, but he admitted he had some “crazy” ideas to do workshops at the summit, or at different levels on the runs. The president assured that “our main goal is to make a festival very different from the others.”

Sponsorship program brings refugee students to BU/Champlain PAULINA GARCÍA DÍAZ Contributor

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Campus was bathed in purple on the weekend of Sept. 23-25 for this year’s edition of homecoming.

any refugees from around the world are coming to Canada, and Bishop’s is doing what it can to help refugees find a happy home. The Refugee-Student Sponsorship Committee is a group of 10-20 Bishop’s University and Champlain College students, staff, and community members who are a part of the World University Service of Canada. The Refugee-Student Sponsorship Committee raises approximately $18,000 a year for student refugees, which includes a processing fee paid to World University Service of Canada, airfare, and essentials for CEGEP or university and life in Canada. This program helps sponsored students adjust to Bishop’s, both socially and academically, and helps them with a multitude of life tasks. The students learn to cook, how to navigate the academic pro-

grams, practice computer skills, and work on their language skills—but it is not all about work. Refugee students are part of a network of people who like to get together and explore, both on and off campus. This past year, the situation in Syria became direr, and Bishop’s rose to the occasion. The Refugee-Student Sponsorship Committee is sponsoring four students, three students from Syria and one from Burundi. Two are attending Champlain and two are attending Bishop’s. This academic year is the start of a new chapter in their lives, hopefully a very happy and very purple (or blue) one. If interested in being a part of this program, contact Rev. Heather Thompson at hthompson@ubishops.ca. Donations can be made at www.refugeeproject.ubishops.ca or through the annual used book sale and annual garage sale.

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EpiPen price hike encourages profit to shadow lives SAMUEL LAZANIS Opinions Editor

In the United States the price of EpiPens has recently increased to over US$600 for a two-pack (in Canada the price for a two-pack remains around $250 or $120 for one), in a move by Mylan CEO Heather Bresch to raise profits by increasing the price of one of the company’s most popular products by over 400%. As a result Bresch received a 671% pay raise. The action has made it even clearer that the U.S. pharmaceutical industry needs scrutiny and regulations when it comes to setting prices, as there currently are none. Canada, like the majority of developed countries, sets price limits on pharmaceutical products; then again the United States has proven time and again that it is anything but normal when it comes to the health of the population for fear of being called socialist. Rightfully, once the price hike was reported a storm of outrage began online, with many people pointing out that the drug is life saving, impossible to buy individually for non-institutional consumers in the U.S. (the price for a single EpiPen is US$50), and expires after one year. Mylan quickly responded to public outcry over the price hike. They are now offering cheaper prices—via coupons and the development of their own generic version (which the company has resisted for the past thirty years)—for the un- and underinsured, but it hasn’t been publicized how

many will actually benefit from this. Whether or not we see a generic version for the approximately 10 percent of Canadians who must pay the full price for EpiPens, remains to be seen. Mylan has also suggested that the price increase will help create competition. This, you may remember, was the same excuse Martin Shkreli gave when Turing Pharmaceuticals chose to skyrocket the price of Daraprim, their (admittedly much less frequently used) anti-malarial drug, which is also used to treat toxoplasmosis in HIV positive individuals. It’s not very clear if competition will lower the price or make it easier for people to receive the medication they need, especially as similarly styled injectors have had to stop production as they could not compete with EpiPen’s brand recognition. At the moment, the EpiPen is a universal and easy to use device that can quickly administer the exact amount of medication needed. Having multiple varieties seems counter-intuitive and the rival non-pen style injector on the market in Canada and the United States was pulled from the market last year due to dispensing inaccurate doses: it only creates more variables to consider when trying to save someone’s life. When can it ever be acceptable that a few dollars worth of medicine can be so grossly overpriced and profits can go straight to corporate salaries? There is none, it only proves how corrupt the industry has become.

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American media ignores historic Indian strike KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Contributor

n Sept. 2, 10 trade unions in India went on strike. The unions claim that 180 million workers consequently went on strike, though the number is unverified. It is being called one of the largest strikes in history, if not the largest. It is certainly the largest in India’s history. The responses to the strike have been large, although the main conversation it is provoking is not about the strike itself, but the fact that many media outlets, particularly western ones, have largely ignored it. The strike was in protest against Prime Minister Nerendra Modi’s economic policies, which include greater privatization of some of India’s state-run industries and increased foreign investment. Workers feel that these would jeopardize jobs and demand that these plans be abandoned. They also ask that minimum wage be doubled to keep up with inflation. The Intercept reported that no American networks aired a segment about the strike; however the strike was mentioned on CNN, but only in passing in relation to another story. While it would be easy to say that this is another example of how western media does not often care about politics in countries abroad, I do not believe that it is as simple as that. The strike in India was against privatization. Who owns most American news networks? Private corporations.

Of course, the companies that these corporations own are in the business of informing the public in the most unbiased way possible. Although it is not a stretch to suggest that this story was ignored because of the fact that it does not align with the ideology of corporations. Even corporate media in India published false claims about the strike. Many photos from the strike show flags featuring the hammer and sickle, so outlets may fear an association with Soviet or communist ideology in airing the story. There is also the fact that in North America, or even the United States alone, there are many other stories to tell. Their ongoing election campaign takes the lion’s share of coverage. This is not an excuse to ignore other stories, but the strike may have slipped through the cracks because of the attention on U.S. politics. Though the fact that it is such a large strike makes it seem difficult to gloss over, since its significance seems evident from its scale. Finally, it is possible that this kind of a story just isn’t relevant to America right now. While the subject of minimum wage has come up in the presidential race, workers’ rights have, unfortunately, not been front and centre. Immigration and foreign trade relations—not relating to the working conditions in foreign countries—have been much more prominent. In this world of incredibly extensive information exchanges, the strike in India may not be a story pertinent enough to feature in the eyes of American media.

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... ISOLATION Spending alone time in Lennoxville TARYN BUSKARD Features Editor

s you enter through Sherbrooke, winding down the many hills and witnessing the plethora of establishments, it is easy to feel like you will wait out your next four years doing something different every day. Then you arrive in Lennoxville, a single street that is far from walking distance to Sherbrooke. If you are blessed with a car, then this dream you’d so deliberately composed may be well on its way to coming true, but for most, this simply isn’t the reality. That being said, after spending a summer in Lennoxville, you learn a thing or two about taking advantage of the transit system and subsequently what this one horse town has to offer. The first go to is the coffee shop: Faro offers a free coffee with every seven drink purchases and will let you sit there as long as you want so long as you buy something. The staff is very friendly, and if you go early, the shade covers the patio for most of the morning. Also, if you own a coffee machine (or even a kettle, filter holder, and filters) Faro both roasts and freshly grinds and sells coffee beans. Lennoxville’s distinct distance from the beach means that getting close to the water could be a challenge: or is it? While the Summer months are ideal for taking advantage of floating on the Massawippi, the sporadic weather here means that we often get summer weather all the way in to Octo-

ber. If a sunny day does make an appearance, load up a bag with snacks and a sketchbook (maybe some homework) and head over to Optimist Field. If there isn’t a game going on, you’ll often find people doing everything from playing catch to walking their dogs. There is also the Lion. While many people are already accustomed to the Lion as a place to go and party, it can be a relaxed environment as well. If you show up to wing night early, not only do you get speedy service, but you learn that the Lion is not always crowded with students who are looking to dance. In fact, the restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m. and remains open until 8:00 p.m. most nights of the week (aside from wing night, when the kitchen closes late). This time of year, it can be a great opportunity to take advantage of the good weather. This area is also known for its beauty. While you’ll likely get lost the first few times you try to find them, there are several biking and walking trails that are positively serene. One runs the length of the golf course while the other begins behind the Tim Hortons. Both are about five km; remember, even if you get lost in Lennoxville, nothing is very far away. It is also good to know that the local library is both quiet and accessible. Though it is fairly small, their collection is very good. As an off-campus student this can be a great way to save you a trip all the way to campus on the weekends. If you want to check out ma-

terials you can get a card by proving residency (a hydro bill, a copy of your lease or by getting a BCI Card from the Bishop’s library). If you are willing to shell out money for bus fare, you may be able to revive the dream of adventure. Close to Sherbrooke University, there are many restaurants, local boutiques, bars and small concert venues that cater to students. Many of these places are primarily French, but venturing into Sherbrooke can be a good way to practice French if you rarely get a chance to use it in Lennoxville. Wellington, a main street that you can access by taking bus route two, is also a great place to shop. This is also where you can catch busses to Montreal—or basically anywhere else in Quebec—most days of the week. There is also buss route 11 from Lennoxville that will bring you to the mall or up to Walmart. Unfortunately, this is a 40-50 minute bus ride, so you may want to consider how desperate this venture is. Bus service also ventures into Magog and Coaticook a couple times a week. If you want great ice cream, or have a curiosity for Pinnacle (or the magical Forresta Ilumina) this may also be an adventure to look in to. For what it’s worth, the town posts a list of local events every month. While the town is small, there are many things to do, when your friends are busy and you have some time to kill.

... DISTANCE Adjusting to BU life as an international student HALEY WINCH Contributor

eturning to Bishop’s is similar to returning to a second home. Many get excited to begin packing and start travelling back. So much so that Bishop’s attracts a variety of international students that give up a lot more than a cozy home with mom and dad. International students pay higher tuition in order to join our Gaiters. On top of this, they leave everything they know: family, country, even customs. Coming to Quebec in particular means entering into a place that they may know very little about, this can result in culture shock and the development of homesickness. Yet Canadians act like it’s nothing to return to a second home that we all love so much. As we have all dived head first into the school year already, many of us forget the everyday struggles that some students deal with. We are lucky not to have to worry about the stress of attempting to fit into a new culture. Culture shock is defined as the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who

is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Canada may not seem like it is all that culturally complex, but when coming from an outside country, Canada can become a confusing landscape of societal norms and laws. Even travelling between provinces, the customs and laws shift. One can only guess how confusing it must be for someone who has completely different concepts of daily structure. As school continues to keep us busy—with assignments, midterms, and exams that aren’t all that far away—it is easy to look forward to the weekend trips home and forget that some are left behind at Thanksgiving and even Christmas. All the flags in Dewhurst dining hall symbolize the vast number of countries that are represented in residence here at Bishop’s University. Next time that you are enjoying a crepe, look up, try to name all the flags that you see, and remember that there is at least one person from that country somewhere on campus. Sometimes being new to Canada isn’t all that easy.

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... separation Sending your child to university TYLER BUSKARD BU Parent

ending your children to university is often connected with a sense of freedom and accomplishment. You are proud of the people they have become and what they have done to get themselves into a great university. The prospect of empty nesting and returning to a more hedonistic life also has its attractions. There is another side all together that isn’t often talked about. In building a life for your family you provide a certain kind of lifestyle. It takes a long time to build up to that standard of living. There is a natural urge to want to provide that same standard of living to your offspring as they venture out on their own. Sending a child off to school is really one of the first steps in their becoming independent adults. I remember taking a tour of Bishop’s residences and finding myself in a messy room with a big box of condoms lying open on the floor. As a father there was a tough balance between

amusement and the desire to run. Somewhere along the line it dawned on me that I had probably been in that same dorm room twenty-five or thirty years earlier and had not only survived but it was part of the fabric that turned me into a functional adult. It is important to be protective and teach your children to exercise good judgment and develop problem-solving skills. We live in a society that is often accused of bubble wrapping our children. Sending the kids off to university is really the first time they have to function independently. What I learned, much to my dismay, is that they really don’t need your help. Maybe some guidance here and some comfort there; in the end they are becoming adults and the school environment is a great incubator to help them transition from being your kid to being a contributing citizen. Let them make mistakes and watch them grow from them; it will make them better people in the long run.

ishop’s University offers a truly unique educational experience, providing opportunities for every sort of individual. Looking to meet some friends? Join one of our 40+ clubs. Need some extra help understanding course material? Hit up your professor during their office hours or go to Student Services to sign up for peer tutoring. Feeling creatively inclined? Join choir, New Plays, or one of the many other creative outlets found on campus. Our school can be incredibly engaging if you have the energy to take all it has to offer. But what happens when you simply don’t have that energy available? Though we have some fabulous counsellors to talk to at Health Services, it still leaves the issue of getting through the day-to-day struggles of everyday life. One of the most challenging aspects of university is shifting back into school-mode after your brain has been on flight-mode for the past four months. When your mind has grown accustomed to the stagnation of summer, how do you harvest that vitality to get all your academics done, take care of your health, and engage in a social life? Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental health issues may struggle to build the necessary momentum to adjust accordingly, as they are already dealing with their own personal battles. My first week back was amazing. I met great people, snuggled into my new apartment with my cat, and enjoyed my last bits of freedom before courses began. On the first day of class, I reconnected with my approachable professors and genuinely felt that this semester was going to be better than any before. The funny thing about depression is that it likes to show up at the worst possible times.

During frosh week when you are supposed to be meeting all sorts of cool people, you may just want to crawl in bed and be socially isolated. Or when you are supposed to be studying for a quiz, but simply can’t force your brain to stop ruminating on how hopeless you feel. When I was 16, I was diagnosed with dysthymia, also known as chronic depression. Typical symptoms include low moods, apathy, and concentration issues. With these examples in mind, one can easily see how chronic depression can really hinder a student’s performance, especially when they have readings, essays, labs, and exams to complete. In general, my symptoms are rather manageable, especially when I have a strong routine. But coming back to school means creating a new routine, which takes up massive stores of energy. Lacking said energy is something that I struggled with during my first year, and continue to do so going into my second. Though I know that my struggle with chronic depression is an uphill battle, I have found a few tricks that tend to get me through those rough patches. Considering that school has just begun, and therefore the stresses that come with that adjustment, I thought I would share my coping techniques: 1) Lay off the liquor. Alcohol is a depressant. That means that if you already tend to have low moods and negative emotions, it might not be a good idea to throw alcohol into the mix. While Bishop’s has a drinking culture that can seem hard to avoid, if your mental health is suffering from your drinking habits, maybe it’s time to take a break, or at least cut down. 2) Get fresh air. Have you seen the forests around campus? They are calm and beautiful. If you’re feeling down or overwhelmed, taking a walk is a good way to recon-

nect with your inner peace. Don’t want to go alone? Ask a friend. 3) Eat your greens. Yes, your parents were right about something. The reality of the matter is our brain needs nutrients to produce those “feel good” chemicals necessary to combat the blues and keep people perky. Try to get in a few fruits and veggies a day—they’re nature’s medicine. Concentrated juice does not count. 4) Take some “me” time. You may have piles of homework, but your brain simply will not process as much as it can if you are below your optimal levels. Do something you enjoy (or used to enjoy if you are battling a major depressive episode) to get your mind to relax. Write a poem, play an instrument, or shoot some hoops. It can be as simple as taking five minutes off to do something fun when you are feeling swamped. The key is to find something easily accessible. 5) It’s okay to ask for help! If you feel overwhelmed by your mental state, there are always people to talk to. As mentioned, we have awesome resources for mental health on campus, but feel free to talk to your professors or fellow students. Chances are they might have their own personal experiences and advice to share. Don’t be afraid to ask for extensions, most professors are extremely understanding. Mental health is a rather ambivalent topic of conversation these days. Sure, we have more information than ever on how to provide help to those who are neurodivergent, but unless we begin openly discussing our own experiences, topics like depression and anxiety will continue to be stigmatized. For that reason, I have shared my own personal experience today, in the hopes that it allows at least one person to feel a little less alone and a little more accepted.

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Daphnee Vandal

“When I was five, we moved to Vermont. I decided I wanted to learn an instrument that started with a ‘v’ because we were in Vermont. So my mom said, ‘Okay. Violin or viola—that’s really all I can think about?’ and I said ‘Violin!’ so she rented me a violin.” DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Ar ts&Culture Editor

aphnee Vandal was born in Idaho. Her mom registered her to a Kindermusik program at an early age, which gave the students a sense of what music was. After moving to Vermont, Vandal played violin for a youth orchestra. “I loved the teacher, and she was so wonderful. And that’s when I found a passion.” Daphnee joined fiddle camps, alongside the orchestra, and from then on violin has always been an important part of her life. “I do it for myself rather than for anyone else,” Daphnee said of her music. She was eventually discouraged by the intensity of competition, and the politics behind the auditions. “I felt like I was giving a lot of myself and not receiving what I wanted. I kept waiting for proper constructive feedback.” She quit everything for a year following high school, stopped playing, and moved to Denmark. However, she brought her violin with her, in the hopes that she would find an opportunity to play and keep playing. “And I did,” Daphnee said. “There was a band program, it wasn’t graded or anything, it was more of an encouragement. When I left I felt so happy about the experience. And so I found Bishop’s, the department is so small, and self-motivated. You take what you want

out of it rather than being forced into anything.” She disliked the idea of being in conservatories because of the negative reinforcements that created the idea of music as a chore. “The whole conservatory style was too intense and suffocating. There was no room for individuality,” Daphnee said. At Bishop’s, she started out by focusing on the classical style, but was then approached by fellow student Luke Wilson who invited her to play in his band, Trophy Wives. This opened a whole new world of violin that was completely outside of her known classical sphere. “I never had the chance to live outside of classical music before. Everyone was so supportive—I’m really learning how to improvise, it’s a whole other side.” Trophy Wives is a band composed entirely of Bishop’s students and alumni including Wilson, Lloyd White, Sam Neumann, and Vandal. While the challenge of distance has prevented the band from performing recently, they plan on pursuing the band once every member has graduated. They have recently debuted new music in Montreal and are very excited for upcoming projects. “Music has been a part of my life forever,” said Vandall. “Whether I make money, that’s a different question.”

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Passion Over Reason presents love letters to the unknown SAMANTHA BURNS Contributor

andwritten posters scrawled with proclamations of love or friendship have been plastered upon the walls of campus buildings. As it turns out these intimate acts of exhibitionism were not from the hand of a melodramatic teen looking to make their relationship issues public. Instead, these blocks of text were advertisements and a part of Mark Clintberg’s art exhibit “Passion Over Reason” which is currently on display in the Foreman Art Gallery. Foreman launched the show at a wellattended opening reception on Sept. 14. Curator Gentiane Bélanger gave a brief summary of the exhibit while guests

enjoyed free hors d’oeuvres and drinks. “Passion Over Reason” or “La passion avant la raison” is a bilingual show that explores nature, environment, relationships, history, language, and our connections with others, which allows the viewer to peak into the parts of someone else’s mind that are typically so privatized. Though Clintberg’s work explores many themes, his main exploration is of the self. This exploration generally takes paths through relations to others, places, or language. Throughout the exhibit viewers are presented with the juxtaposition of French and English and how the two can

communicate the same ideas completely differently. Some of the pieces include large glass boxes, prints, wool sweaters, videos on 16mm film, hand written notes, and neon signs. One of the most striking pieces from the exhibit is the 87 minute long film that begins with the national anthem, followed by a Pierre Trudeau quote, while the remaining time is spent displaying pastoral clips of Canadian landscapes interspersed with flashes of the Canadian flag and the jumbled letters of “Passion Over Reason” displayed until the characters seem to lose their meaning.

One of the final pieces involves two small notes written in green pen that are posted close to the exit: they are intimate explorations of Clintberg’s relationship with unknown persons. Mark Clintberg hails from Alberta and received his doctorate in Fine Arts from Concordia in 2013. He currently has two other art exhibits in Canada and one in San Francisco. Clintberg’s style is a hodgepodge of industrial processes, general know-how, and references to art history. “Passion Over Reason” runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 10, 2016. The Foreman Art Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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BU music department changes tune with new recording studio DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Ar ts&Culture Editor

The music department is expanding their facilities to make room for sound engineering at Bishop’s University. The constant redesigning and reconstructing of the department has permitted the department to grow and rank favourably comparative to other schools due to the small class sizes and offered courses. Eric Saucke-Lacelle had a vision to expand the department’s potential further and make room for a recording studio. Sound engineering has always been a passion for Saucke-Lacelle and due to the Build a Better Purple Fund, the potential to open Bishop’s very own recording studio became available. As a long-term musician, SauckeLacelle began recording as a method of tracking progress. “I started playing in bands with friends in Montreal,” said Saucke-Lacelle. “I gathered recording equipment and have a home renegade studio.”

When arriving at Bishop’s, SauckeLacelle noticed the potential: the department already had great recording material and incredible mics, but lacked significantly in the practicality. “Due to my background many people were interestMy main goal is to ed in getting get people familiar EP’s done and with recording, recording conand that’s certs [such as something that’s Chez Nous],” not touched in the said SauckeLacelle, “but music program. the most time ERIC SAUCKE-LACELLE consuming aspect of recording at our stage is setting up the equipment which takes about three hours. And that’s where the wheels started turning: we have a combo room down stairs that isn’t being used and rooms where the pianos are so old and out of tune that they became useless.” Having a stationary studio would be far more practical and available to the

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The cold weather is putting an end to the music festival season, but you don’t have to wait for next summer to see some great acts on stage. Here’s a list of songs that will introduce you to Québécois artists and bands coming to the Townships in the next few weeks!

“Suffering: The Art of Letting Go” by Ion Dissonance The heaviest band in this list, deathcore’s Ion Dissonance, is playing at Bar Le Magog on Oct. 8. It is most likely that you will hear new songs from their upcoming album Cast the First Stone out on the shelves Nov. 18. Supporting acts include Sherbrooke locals A Thousand Years and Psychotic Delusion. “The King” by Matt Holubowski Folk artist Matt Holubowski has known great success since his participation on La Voix in 2015. He takes the stage of Grenada Theatre on Oct. 22 to present his new album Solitudes, released on Sept. 22.

“Waiting” by Dead Obies If you haven’t heard of Dead Obies yet, it’s time you check them out! After their sold out show at Boquébière last winter, the Frenglish rap group is back in Sherbrooke, this time at Grenada Theatre on Nov. 4. “I Don’t Mind” by We Are Wolves We Are Wolves, from Montreal, are releasing a new electrorock album called Wrong on Sept. 30. Catch them with Sherbrooke’s rockabilly ensemble Mary and The Moonshiners at Le Murdoch on Nov. 10 for a night that will make you move your feet! “Légendaire” by Koriass The rap tour not to miss, L’Osstidtour brings together Koriass— who gave a sex-ed talk at Champlain earlier this semester—Alaclair Ensemble and Brown. It’s happening on Nov. 18 at Grenada Theatre.

students and community and therefore the project began. With the $2,500 provided by the Build a Better Purple Fund, the initial aspects of the studio were put together. “We chose the combination of the combo room and a practice room, so that the engineer can be separate from the musician so they can properly record,” Saucke-Lacelle said. Due to the quality of the material in Bandeen, a lot of the original materials are the same, but with additional features. “One of the main interfaces that we have is brand new, and that permits 16 track recording, so there’s a clearer sound and room for more instruments,” said Saucke-Lacelle. “Live recordings are a lot quicker to get done because everyone can play at the same time.” The Introduction to Entrepreneurship course, taught by Steve Karpenko, was a huge eye opener for Saucke-Lacelle, who learned quickly that it can’t be done

single handedly. A few other music students have come to aid him in his creation, writing proposals for more money, evaluating potential new materials and assessing the practicality of the room. “Obviously this can’t be a free service because there’s a lot of time and money put into it, but we want it to stay accessible,” said Saucke-Lacelle. “My main goal is to get people familiar with recording, and that’s something that’s not touched in the music program. Being in the studio is a huge part of any musician’s career. You have to already have a demo EP and album before you can even get signed, but if you don’t know how to access these things then you’re already a step behind.” The recording studio will provide students with the opportunity to learn how to properly produce sound and permit creative control over your own music. Saucke-Lacelle is hoping to eventually see an Introduction to Sound Engineering class offered at Bishop’s.

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Bishop’s University alumni gathered to listen to Arash Madani speak about his Olympic experience.

BU alumnus shares Olympic reporting experience RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

he Rio 2016 Olympic Games were the main event this past summer. Journalist and BU alumnus Arash Madani from the graduating class of ’02 was front line and centre, capturing some truly great Canadian accomplishments. He shared those experiences at a talk in Toronto to an assembled group of Bishop’s alumni. Bishop’s alumni of all ages gathered at The Cambridge Club to listen to what he had to say. According to Madani, roughly 75 people in total attended, including current Bishop’s principal Michael Goldbloom. In his speaking notes, Madani attempted to explain what it was like covering the Olympics. “One of the great parts about making a living covering professional sports, and

in particular professional athletes, is the opportunity every two years to get an escape from it to go to an Olympics,” he said. “To go spend time and tell the stories of these amateurs, who have invested their lives into competing at the highest level for their country.” He continued to say that when the Olympics were not in progress, the athletes whose names were on the tips of everyone’s tongue every two years retreated into anonymity. He referred to a moment when he saw Rosie MacLellan, now a two time gold medalist in trampoline, on the subway, and no one recognized her. Madani was not just at the Cambridge Club to discuss Olympian sightings or the differences between amateur and professional sports; he broached the topic of how a Bishop’s education could be very helpful in the sports media world.

“The Olympics are the ultimate example of where a Bishop’s education comes in handy,” he noted. Firstly, Madani stated that it was important to be the last one at the bar. It is no secret that Bishop’s has a reputation for partying. According to Madani, this is not a bad thing. “Be the last one standing at the bar with the coaches and federation folks to get gossip and scoops,” he explained, saying those late night talks and tidbits could lead to an assignment like the Olympics. Another benefit Madani brought up was last-minute studying skills. He referenced the London 2014 Games, telling an anecdote about a last minute assignment covering a women’s wrestling match between Canada’s Tonya Verbeek and Japan’s Saori Yoshida. He had to learn as much as he could in a very short amount of time.

Madani went on to discuss the evolution of the Olympics through the years, and what it would mean to once again play host to the sporting event in Canada. According to Madani, lately the Olympics have been taking a new approach by including every part of the host city, and Madani said this could make the Olympics more efficient. He summarized his view on the matter in his speaking notes, using standout Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak as an example. “Hosting an event can, yes, perhaps produce a Penny Oleksiak, but beyond that leave a legacy that goes far beyond competitive venues,” Madani said. If the Olympics come back to Canada, you can be sure that Madani will once again strive to be front line and centre.

Gaiters football celebrates homecoming victory MADDIE HESSION Spor ts Editor

With a sell out crowd and a last minuet touchdown, Bishop’s Gaiters take home the win. Zach Graveson, with 31 seconds left on the clock, caught a three-yard touchdown pass at Coulter Field on Saturday. Graveson’s catch completed an 11-play, 66-yard drive that saw rookie quarterback Jaeden Marwick achieve eight passes to bring in his first CIS win. The former Prairie Football Conference MVP finished 24-for-41 for 319 yards with two touchdowns. Starting off strong with a 1-2 lead, the Huskies ran in two touchdowns in the first half to bring the score to 20-4 with 6:32 left in the first half. A field goal by Bishop’s Vincent Dube, raised the score slightly to 20-7 with 20 seconds to go before halftime. Coming out determined in the second half, the Gaiters doubled their score in the first 90 seconds as Vincent Davidson ran in a 45-yard touchdown. This left the Gaiters a mere six points behind the huskies at 20-14.

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Once the team traded field goals, Berglund scored another touch down putting the Huskies ahead by 12 at 29-17. However, two SMU errors gave the Gaiters an opportunity for a comeback. Initially Brock Hope’s

conversion attempt bounced off the crossbar, then, four plays later, Bishop’s forced a fumble on SMU punt return, and Gaiters’ Nathan Berlus fell on the ball at the SMU 37. This gave the Gaiters the best field position of the day. That was the first of three fourth-quarter turnovers for the Huskies. Three plays later, the Gaiters took advantage as Marwick found Graveson, who soared 32 yards into the end zone, giving the Huskies a short five point lead with 9:09 left on the clock. The Gaiter’s remained forceful, causing two punts and two turnovers on downs on the Huskies’ final three drive. This was the play that set up the Gaiters game-winning touchdown. With an above and beyond crowd pleasing win, the Gaiters are now only one win behind Sherbrooke, McGill, and Concordia who find themselves in a three way tie for third place in the Quebec conference. The Gaiters are back at it on Saturday, Oct. 1, when they take on the Concordia Stingers at 2 p.m. in Montreal for the annual Shrine Bowl game.

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Canada lands 13th place at Paralympic Games TANYA MOLLOY Contributor

Para-swimming star Aurélie Rivard was chosen as Canada’s flag bearer at the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympic Games. The 20-year-old from St-Jean-SurRichelieu stood atop the podium three times during the games, winning a total of four medals. Rivard, born without her left hand, annihilated the 50 and 400-metre freestyle swim and set a new world record in the 200-metre freestyle with a time of four minutes

29.26 seconds. Along with Rivard’s four medals, Canada won a total of 29 medals at the games. Canada, once a strong frontrunner in the Parolympic games, is now being given a run for its money by various other countries as the popularity and interest in the Paralympic Games is increasing. The games were led by China with 239 medals, Britain with 147, and Ukraine with 117. With its 29 medals (eight gold, 10 silver, and 11 bronze), Canada landed in 13th place, beat-

ing its goal of a top 16 finish. Although both Canada’s wheelchair rugby and women and men’s basketball teams failed to reach the podium, the team gave powerful performances on the track, the road, and in the pool. Canada won nine medals in cycling, eight medals in swimming, and eight medals in track and field. Canada’s Paralympic team is set to compete again in Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics and in Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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Lacrosse Gaiters win Ottawa Sweep The Bishop’s men’s lacrosse team (2-1) won 14-5 versus the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Sept. 18. This second straight victory led the Gaiters to complete and win the “Ottawa Sweep”.

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Team Canada eliminates U.S. at World Cup MADDIE HESSION Spor ts Editor

s the Canadians flew past the United States 4-2 on Sept. 20, we saw two unbelievable goals from Matt Duchene, 34 saves from goalie Carey Price, and the skill, speed, and depth that we worship in Canadian hockey. This win eliminated the Americans and moved Canada forward into the semi-finals of the World Cup of Hockey. Canada’s one and only deficit of the World Cup tournament thus far lasted one minute and 29 seconds. Within 14 seconds the Canadians had tied the score 1-1, and took the lead 2-1 with goals by Duchene and Corey Perry. Funnily enough, Perry did not need to bother shooting, the puck simply ricochet off his midsection and into the goal. Canadian’s coach Mike Babcock felt as thought the Canadians gave up too many opportunities and therefore only enjoyed the way his team played in small

amounts. So when the United States won 62 percent of the games’ face-offs, Babcock felt as though his team was chasing the play. Although an average performance by Canada, it was an incredible show of the team’s vast pool of talents. With eight different players contributing to goals over the past two games, all but three players have mustered at least one point. A whooping 10 players registered at least one point during the Sept. 20 game. Let’s not forget Claude Giroux, the NHL’s leading scorer since 2011, has not even stepped foot on the ice yet. The second score by Duchene brought the score to 3-1, still in the first period. John Tavares brought the score to 4-1 four minutes and 50 seconds into the second period by setting up a goal, which bounced off the skate of United States’ Ryan McDonagh. With only two minutes remaining in the game, the United States took it upon themselves to make a sort of contest out of it to see if they could

Canada heads to semis at the top of group A.

squeeze one last goal by Price. Turns out Price did not squeeze the goal post tight enough and the puck made its way in. With a final score of 4-2, this leaves

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the United States eliminated from the tournament and Canada moving onto the semi-finals held in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ont.

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Men’s rugby secures home opener victory after season opener loss KYLE DONNELLY Alumnus Contributor

ishop’s men’s rugby coach, Charles Goode, explained last week’s disappointing season opener against the Montreal Carabins as “we didn’t get the balance right.” He pointed out, however, that game came after two exhibition games against what Wood refers to as “weaker American teams.” It took nothing more than a battle against a rival English school and a set-piece consultant hired by Goode during the last practice week to dispel the anguish. A pair of tries by team captain Lee Hudson led the team to a 36-8 win over the visiting Concordia Stingers in the team’s home opener on Sept. 16 at Coulter Field. Bishop’s pulled ahead early, racing out to a 12-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. Tries by third year Brock Spencer and Robert McGovern, back from an extended injury, scored from behind the left touchline gave Bishop’s the lead. Bishop’s controlled the play through most of the first half. Leading 24-0 at the interval, the Gaiters scored four tries to secure the bonus point. Hudson closed out the first half scoring with his 32nd minute try, and opened the scoring in the second half in the 48th minute. Penalties started to cost the Gaiters in the late stages as the Stingers took advantage to score their only try in the 67th minute. Patrick Lawton closed out the scoring with a try and conversion on the last play of

Gaiters came together to find their game just in time for this week’s annual homecoming clash with UdeS.

the game. He finished with a team-high 11 points. “A lot of things went better tonight: intensity was right, defensive alignment was good, and the set piece functioned. If we can keep doing those things all season, we can get out of this conference.” Goode said. The win was a quick turnaround by Bishop’s followed by a tough 26-10 dismissal at the hands of the Montreal

Lady Gaiters remain hopefully despite soccer loss to UdeM LAURA UNDERHILL Contributor

ith a warm breeze and the sun shining, the Bishop’s women’s soccer team set out for their first home game of the season against the Montreal Carabins. Looking to redeem themselves from the previous losses to Laval and McGill, the women walked onto the field with a sense of hope. Only the third game of the season for the Gaiters, fans eagerly waited for an end to the losing streak. The Carabins, however, were undefeated going into the game, and remained so with the final buzzer. The Gaiters put on a valiant effort, most notably by goaltender Rebecca Bensimon, who boasted fourteen saves throughout the game and a well deserving MVP. The Carabins had other plans with a quick two goals at the 12-minute mark. Holding their lead in the second half with a third goal, the Carabins seemed to have sealed the victory. They went on to score another three goals throughout the second half to grab a six-goal lead, all while denying the Gaiter’s a single shot on net. An upsetting game against a strong team left the Gaiters on the losing side. However, forceful Gaiter goal tending was evident and left the Gaiter women with the motivation and a little fire under their bellies to take control of the next game. The women’s soccer team will play next on Friday Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. on Coulter Field against UQTR, following the team’s game against UdeS to open up the Bishop’s homecoming festivities.

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Carabins last week in Montreal. To make matters worse for the Stingers, the win was the Gaiters’ first victory over Concordia in three years. Gaiters are now 1-1 on the year, with 5 points, while Concordia is 0-2 and still looking for their first points of the 2016 campaign. The next game is on Sunday Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. against the ETS Piranthas.

Stingers shut down Gaiters in women’s rugby MADDIE HESSION Spor ts Editor

coring early and often, the Concordia Stingers women’s rugby team claimed their number nine ranking in the CIS. With a final score of 102-3, the Stingers walked away with a big win. Before the clock struck the 16-minute mark, the Stingers had already scored five times against the Gaiters, giving them a 31-0 lead. Coming on strong, the Stingers showed no mercy despite the 64-0 lead they maintained approaching half time. The Stingers proceeded to extend their advantage to 83-0 before

the Gaiters were able to tally a single point. The Gaiters kicked their game into high gear in the 57th minute thanks to a successful penalty from Emily Norris. This try prevented Concordia from a complete shut out. Although hope was slim for a Gaiters comeback, the Stingers did the Gaiters in with three more tries, leaving a final score of 102-3. The next game, following the game against the McGill Redmen as a part of the homecoming festivities, is on Oct. 1 vs. the Laval Rouge et Or at 1 p.m. in Quebec City.

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