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in this issue “This all leads to the opening of this production: Orestes is in mental and physical anguish over the guilt of his crimes.”

“Pleased, Obi Wan is not.”

Opinions, p. 6

Arts & Culture, p. 11

“As you grow and style your mustaches this month, please keep in mind that the responsibility you hold is great, as you are a banner of hope for all men.”

Features, p.8

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Vol. 68 No. 6

November 7, 2012

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GPA soaring for BU

Globe’s annual university report gives high grades

By Meagan Roulet News Editor

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he Globe and Mail, dubbed “Canada’s National Newspaper”, recently released its annual Canadian University Report (CUR). The 2013 report was well received in the Bishop’s community as the undergraduate university received consistently high grades in all areas.

The data acquired for the rankings report is based on a survey given out to over 33 000 undergraduate students throughout 60 different Canadian universities.

The questionnaire, which is composed of approximately 100 questions, changes annually as questions are added or modified.

Although the results are presented on a letter-grade scale, the scores are originally tallied through a rating system of 1 to 9, nine being the highest score. The CUR uses these numerical responses and calculates the lettergrade through the mean score for each question on the questionnaire. Grades are then converted into letter-grades for an easier presentation in the report.

The Globe and Mail addresses the accuracy of the report, in stating “It is important to understand

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Another strong year for the university with recent survey results. our students the foremost undergraduate experience in Canada.”

In the CUR, Bishop’s University was classified as an undergraduate university. The Globe and Mail defines all schools within this category as “[an] institution [that] offers a broader range of degrees, but [is] exclusively or primarily for undergraduate study (if any are enrolled, graduate students at these institutions would comprise less than 5% of the total student population).”

The highest grade in the category “Work-Play Balance” was given to Bishop’s alone. that [the results] represent students’ opinions and should not be treated like facts.” However, the Globe and Mail has also stated, “that student opinions often highlight what facts simply cannot.”

Principal Michael Goldbloom addressed students on the morning of October 30, expressing his pleasure with the positive results: “With a 40% increase in enrolment over the past four years, Bishop’s now has more students than at any time in its history. We are pleased with the high grades you have given the University and we remain committed to offering

ity and safety, class size, library hours of operation, in addition to several others.

One area, in which Bishop’s did notably well, was the category of “work-play balance”. In this newly established category, Bishop’s University received the highest grade of all universities in the country.

Goldbloom addressed his pleasure with this result, in stating “The ranking for work-play balance measures [the student’s]

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Average number of students in first year classes at Bishop’s (national average is 55)

The data with which Bishop’s’ letter-grades were calculated was taken from the results of a student satisfaction survey conducted in September 2012. Bishop’s did exceptionally well, with an overall satisfaction grade of A. Following this general satisfaction grading, Bishop’s also received A’s in the following categories: overall quality of teaching and learning, out-of-class communication between students and instructors, academic reputation of faculty members, sense of community on campus, sense of community within each faculty, sense of personal secur-

tion. However, there were several areas where Bishop’s fell below the average, pinpointing problem areas that could be improved upon in future years. Several areas in which Bishop’s fell below the average grade were: quality of public transportation, number of courses to choose from, ease of course registration process, physical fitness and recreational facilities, study spaces in the library, in addition to, career and employment services.

While several of these areas may need improvement, there are several important factors that must be noted. Since the completion of the student satisfaction survey in September 2012, Bishop’s University has entirely re-created the course registration process. The B that Bishop’s received in this category may no longer be an accurate representation of the student population’s opinion following the switch to BU Self-Serve changes.

Goldbloom addressed the university’s desire to improve upon problem areas: “We take your views seriously and will continue to take steps to address your concerns. Therefore, we encourage you to continue to participate in student surveys, whether for the

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Highest number of grades (A-), followed by 7 (B), and 5 (A+ and B)

satisfaction with respect to working hard on academic challenges, balanced with meeting [their] social needs as part of the university experience. This result is highly encouraging, as we believe in linking our traditional excellence in our academic programs and our growing research opportunities to a wide variety of cultural events, recreational activities, social networking and career preparation opportunities for all our students.”

In almost all categories Bishop’s University received grades higher than that of the average university in the “very small” classifica-

Globe and Mail or the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).”

In regards to problem areas at the university, Goldbloom mentioned specific plans the university plans to set in motion within the next few years. “Projects such as the renovation of the Sports Complex, landscaping work and the conversion of inner roads into pedestrian walkways, the creation of research labs, and improvement of our library facilities are some of the ways in which we plan to deliver on our commitment to our students.”

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Trudeau’s take on the future of Canada Liberal leadership candidate visits Bishop’s University

By Meagan Roulet News Editor

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ast Thursday, November 1, Liberal leadership contender and Papineau MP Justin Trudeau visited Bishop’s University as a guest of the Political and International Studies Association. Trudeau, whose main discussion topic was the future of politics in Canada, addressed a crowd of over a hundred members of the community.

Trudeau, being the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre-Elliott Trudeau, is well known in the sphere of Canadian politics. Since becoming a member of the Liberal Party of Canada in 2008 Trudeau has been the subject of many rumours concerning his potential bid for the Liberal Party leadership. Although much of the buzz turned out to be fabricated, Trudeau finally announced his bid for leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada on October 2, 2012.

Trudeau, who addressed Bishop’s students on the morning of October 30, spent much of his talk focused on the import-

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Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau addressed an audience in Cleghorn last Thursday. ance of the younger generation of Canadians. He expressed his desire to make politics a conversation among all citizens, rather than governance by the few.

During his visit, Trudeau appealed to the audience via his quick wit and very honest sense of humour. He knew how to address a crowd of young undergraduate students, appealing to their generation’s fixation on social networking websites.

Trudeau urged his audience to “follow [him] over the next few years. Not on twitter, but [to] follow his words.” He then quickly added, with a cheeky grin, that if

anyone would like to follow him on Twitter they could, providing his handle.

He returned to the idea of the young generation of Canadians, congratulating them for being more aware of pressing issues in the world than any previous generations.

He stressed the necessity to find more than a simple “Band-Aid answer to the complex issues of environment, economy, human rights, and social justice.”

Trudeau recognized the cynical outlook that many Canadians have towards the state of politics in the country, and the

unfortunate reality of many individuals voting for the “least worst” candidate. This phenomenon is something that Trudeau believes must change.

The young politician then spent much of his talk discussing the necessity to put an end to the politics of division and envy.

He focused on his dislike for many politicians who seek to play one part of Canada against another part of the country. The Liberal candidate went on to express his desire to “govern worth a damn”; Trudeau mentioned the importance of not seeking to govern unless a candidate has a desire to govern everyone, not simply his/her supporters.

On the topic of the decline in Liberal support within the past few elections, Trudeau admitted that “[the Liberals] have lost [their] connection with Canadians, [they have been] too focused on eternal battles.” He went on to say that “Canadians have turned the page, [and now] the Liberals must turn the page as well.”

Trudeau finished his talk with the inspirational message that although Canadians are incredibly cynical about the current state of politics in Canada, he believes that they are tired of being cynical. He left his audience, and the citizens of Canada, with two options: “we can either hide our heads in the sand, or we can stand up strong and move forward from this point.”

The Gait gets a facelift

Bishop’s SRC focuses on improving the on-campus bar

By Meagan Roulet News Editor

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ince the beginning of the academic year, it has been very evident that the Student Representative Council (SRC) has been placing great emphasis on improving the on-campus student bar. With the new changes that have been made, the SRC is seeking to capitalize on the profit that was made at The Gait last year, as well as, create an on-campus bar that pleases a larger percentage of the student body.

In the first few months of the year, the SRC, in conjunction with the Gait staff, created their after-hours food venue, Later

Gaiter. This endeavor was undertaken in response to the closing of the infamous Lennoxville restaurant, Captain Grecs, and a climbing student demand for foodvenues that were accessible after the closing of the bar on the weekend.

Another exciting change that The Gait has undergone this year is a change in the beer supplier for the bar. The Gait is now on contract with Molson, which enables them to sell their beer at a considerably reduced price from previous years.

Adam Peabody, SRC President, stated, “[The Gait] now sells the cheapest beer in town and I don’t know how many students actually know about this change. Not only

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ovember is back and mo’s are growin’ in support of prostate cancer research. The Bishop’s Movember team, led by Dan Taggert-Hodge and Forrest Sarrasin. The Bishop’s team already has close to 50 registrants, and students can still register online at ca.movember.com, choosing a school team and selecting Bishop’s. The campus group will be raffling off a computer, as well as selling various Movember posters throughout the month.

[is the bar] offering an expanded array of programming, but [it is now] offering a cheaper and better selection of beers.”

This past week, The Gait installed an entire new set of furniture. The previously quite-empty bar has now been filled with wooden tables – both bar style and a more low-to-the-ground restaurant style - to promote a more “pub-like” atmosphere.

Peabody addressed this change in mentioning that “[the SRC believes] that there is a market that exists for a more “pub” style atmosphere, with earlier hours and different types of entertainment. [The entertainment] could be live music, which [the SRC] has been trying at the happy

hours so far this year, or more alternative types of entertainment that [would] look to reach different markets of students.”

He continued, “After taking a serious look at the information we got from surveys last year, and having also discussed with the two previous bar managers, as well as, former Director of Finance and Organizations, Nick Venditti, [the SRC] established that some changes needed to be made.” He went on the add that “while [the SRC was] good at capturing the “club” market from 11 PM till 3 AM on Thursdays and Saturdays” there was the possibility of a market elsewhere.

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Killer crocodile captured

Former dean commits suicide

A crocodile that escaped from a zoo over two years ago was recently captured in Gaza, relieving citizens of their ongoing state of terror.

Two years ago the 1.75-meter crocodile escaped from his enclosure, and travelled over a kilometer from the zoo where he had been held to a neighboring sewage pit. Since that time, members of the community, as well as, law enforcement services have been struggling to protect the citizens and livestock.

Members of the community were frightened to leave their houses at night, in fear of meeting the same fate as many of ducks and goats in the area.

The crocodile was re-discovered about two months ago by a number of wastewater workers in the area. The fishermen along with local firefighters attempted to catch the crocodile in fishing nets for over two weeks, before deciding this method was not feasible. Finally, it was decided to drain the pit in which the crocodile was living. Upon catching the crocodile, it was drugged and returned to a zoo in Beit Lahiya.

Recently, Cecilia Chang, a former dean at St. John’s University in New York, was on trial for bribing students to engage in simple-task labour in order to retain their scholarships. Chang faced over 20 years in prison at the time of her death on Tuesday evening.

The 59-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment on the morning of November 6. While the cause of death has not officially been determined, suicide is being reported from a number of different sources.

The trial concerning Chang’s crimes had begun on October 9 and was still underway at the time that Chang died. The day prior to her death, Chang took a stand in court to defend the bribes she made to students between the years of 2007 and 2010. Several of the bribes she had allegedly made involved having students preform chores such as laundry, cleaning, and filing taxes.

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Young Pakistani girl dies in honour killing The parents of a 15-year-old girl are being accused of an “honour killing” crime following the death of their daughter. In response to the daughter having looked at a boy, the two individuals murdered the young girl by pouring acid on her.

This case highlights the ongoing issue of “honour killings” in Pakistan. While many murders similar to this go unnoticed, The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan estimates that in the last year alone, over 943 women were murdered for “dishonouring” their families.

While officials from Pakistan originally mentioned the possibility of the young girl having had an affair, it is now known that the girl simply turned to look at a male motorcycle driver as he passed their family on the street.

Since the October 29 incident, both the parents, Mohammed and Zaheen Zafar, have discussed the crime with the media. The mother spoke to the BBC in an interview: “[my daughter] said ‘I didn’t do it on purpose, I won’t look again.’ By then I had already thrown the acid. It was her destiny to die this way.”

At the Mercy of Sandy Following the destruction of a record setting hurricane

By Sofie Hojabri Contributor

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n October 28 in anticipation of the post-tropical super storm Sandy; New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and all surrounding areas stopped all public transit indefinitely until the hurricane hit and the damage could be assessed, affecting some 8.5 million commuters.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo stressed that prudence and preparedness were the main concerns as New Yorkers rushed to local gas stations and grocery stores in preparation, stocking up on food and water. In addition to this, approximately 7, 500 flights were cancelled delaying worldwide air transportation.

US presidential candidates Obama and Romney cancelled their scheduled conferences and public events in order to remain

apart of the relief movement in the capital.

Many schools and businesses were closed as nearly 400,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes.

As Sandy hit on Monday its path of destruction proved to be devastating. It made landfall in Atlantic City with a recorded diameter spanning 1000 miles. Atlantic City became flooded, a storm surge set records in Lower Manhattan; reporting a nearly 14 foot tide in Battery Park. NYU Langone Medical center was evacuated of its 200 patients.

With mass amounts of debris and destruction due to the wind and flooding some 300 to 400 thousand people in New York had to be relocated; winds of up to 150km/h were recorded, hundreds of roads and highways were flooded. The thousands of cars that were submerged in the water released gasoline into the floodwaters.

The storm is said to be responsible

for 2.8 million power outages across the Northeast, as well as more than 200 billion dollars in economic loss. The death toll at this point is upwards of 93 people, with a majority of victims from New York State.

In addition to severe flooding in these areas; western North Carolina and Virginia are under blizzard warnings as extreme snowfall of up to 18 feet is expected in some areas. This snowfall has caused many parts of the interstate to be shut due to poor driving conditions, as well as caused power outages.

Obama has declared a “major disaster” in New York and is making federal aid available to many areas such as Queens, Bronx, New York, Suffolk and many others. Many volunteers in these surrounding areas are lending a hand to help those affected by the hurricane, cleaning up as well as helping to provide food and shelter.

Twitter, Facebook and other social

networking sites were blowing up with updates, pictures, videos, and words of encouragement. As millions tuned in for updates on the news and Internet, Google launched “Public Alerts”; an information system designed to help those affected by Sandy. Users have been able to search their area by state; receiving vital information regarding weather warnings such as how likely, severe and soon conditions may occur and which areas are under warning.

Sandy’s path reached as far as Canada with its rain and wind; many trees were uprooted and thrown into houses, cars and streets as winds reached more than 100 km/h. Many fires were accelerated by the wind as many people reported buildings being engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds. Tragically, flying debris killed a woman in Toronto, but no other deaths were reported.

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Demonstrators outside Montreal’s city hall on November 1.

Post Student Strikes Examining legacy of strikes with PQ gov’t

By Erin Hudson CUP Quebec Bureau Chief

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ONTREAL (CUP) — This time last year, the buzz around November 10, the first full-fledged day of action planned by the student movement, was reaching a fever pitch.

The 30,000-strong protest was the first step in what would become North America’s largest student protests in decades with over 200,000 students bringing Quebec’s government to its knees over the course of the seven-month-long strike.

Though emerging from the strike largely victorious, students, once united in the struggle against the government, stand divided and no longer hold the same sway over.

“We dictated the political agenda for the last seven months prior to the election,” said CLASSE executive Jérémie BédardWien during an event held at McGill in late September. “The election was the first time

that we, students, lost control.”

After the summer’s provincial election, the incoming Parti Québécois government froze tuition for the 2012-2013 year, rolling back the Liberal’s tuition hike while maintaining their $39 million increase to student aid.

After the PQ came to power, the largest organization representing Quebec students throughout the strike, the temporary coali-

jardins, FEUQ president. “We don’t have the same ideology as ASSÉ and so it’s more complicated to work for the same objectives and the same purposes.”

ASSÉ advocates free education and the abolition of tuition fees whereas the federations push for accessible education and do not attack the existence of tuition fees.

For FEUQ and FECQ, a close and collaborative relationship with the govern-

“The unity [between all of us] was to achieve the fight to have a tuition fee freeze and, since we won, now we’re going back to fighting for our ideas.”

– Martine Desjardins, FEUQ president

tion known as CLASSE, disbanded, its personnel and projects returning to the folds of its parent student association, ASSÉ.

Members of ASSÉ now work independently of university and cégep student federations, FEUQ and FECQ, though the latter two federations continue to work together.

“The unity [between all of us] was to achieve the fight to have a tuition fee freeze and, since we won, now we’re going back to fighting for our ideas,” said Martine Des-

ment serves as the means for the federations’ to make progress on issues like the promised summit on higher education.

Desjardins is often in communication with Pierre Duchesne, the newly appointed minister in charge of post-secondary.

“The minister [is] listening to what we have to say and asking a lot of questions and I think it’s a good thing,” she said.

But directives from Duchesne’s ministry have been slow and concrete details on initiatives like the summit on post-second-

ary education have yet to be released.

Both McGill and Concordia received directives officially cancelling the Liberal’s tuition hike on November 2, nearly two months after the PQ announced their government would cancel the increases.

While the student federations work in tandem with the government, ASSÉ is calling for its members, numbering over 100,000 students, to continue mobilizing.

“In reality, though the tuition hike has been cancelled, teaching institutions are not sheltered from other dangers such as the commodification of knowledge,” stated an ASSÉ press release.

ASSÉ organized demonstrations such as the November 1 solidarity march for former-CLASSE spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois after he was found guilty of contempt of court, and the Montreal contingent for a global day of action against the corporatization of education.

The day of action demonstration on October 18 resulted in three arrests and the injury of one demonstrator, Emmanuel Denizon, from a rubber bullet.

An international week of action is set for the week of November 14. Department associations at five Quebec universities so far have adopted strike mandates for the week.

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I wonder how Carrie Fisher feels Disney’s buyout of Lucas films leaves few high expectations

By Lauren Humphreys Opinions Editor

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hough Ewan McGregor may have tweeted congratulations to George Lucas from his official Twitter account, the proverbial left forearm of many Star Wars fans was forcibly removed by light saber last Tuesday, October 30, following the news of Disney acquiring Lucasfilm. McGregor, who played the dreamy younger version of Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi, was seemingly pleased as he tweeted: “Disney have bought Lucasfilm and are planning on releasing Star Wars ep 7 in 2015!!

Congrats George and best of luck with whatever is next”.

Though I will excuse his bad grammar, I am morally obligated to point out that he is lying. His over-enthusiasm is conveyed in his obviously sarcastic use of two exclamation marks – classic of someone trying really, really hard to pretend to be happy for someone when they are not.

Pleased, Obi Wan is not.

As literally anyone fluent in the English language could tell you, Disney’s only aim is to turn a profit, so their plans for a Star Wars: Episode VII comes as no surprise.

While most dedicated fans were ready to form a lynching party when Lucas created Jar Jar Binks, I can only imagine what sort of riots will form following the atrocities

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Is Disney capable of wielding the Force? that will be turned out with Disney at the helm of the Millennium Falcon. Because it’s Episode VII, it follows logically that this movie will take place sometime after peace has been restored to the galaxy…which is confusing. Since the Sith have had their revenge and the Empire has struck back -with impressive force, I might add- I find myself asking: what is left to do?!

It is a shame they didn’t keep regressing and come out with Episode 0, -I. and -II.

That way Yoda would have inevitably made a cameo. And I guess I wouldn’t be mad if they had to bring back Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Gynn.

While I am fairly certain that absolutely no one at Disney is capable of wielding the Force, its status as a corporate conglomerate will allow for pretty good graphics if nothing else. That being said, nothing will ever top the pod race in Episode I. I am guaranteeing at LEAST one fight-to-

the-death battle scene with pink and aquamarine Light Sabers featuring some sort of variation on the fearless Disney Princess.

Though some of the alien creatures may seem threatening initially, they will be kind heartened in the end. Chances are good that Pixar animation will be involved somehow.

One thing fitting, however, is R2D2 is without a doubt an archetype Disney sidekick.

He’s adorable, small, and though he doesn’t speak in any human dialect you can still understand his witty banter with C3P0.

Additionally, he does everything right at precisely the right moment, and is modest about it to boot! He is constantly under fire, and though he takes the occasional hit from a blaster he is evidently made of adamantium and comes off with naught but a scratch. Don’t get me wrong, I will go see Episode VII in 2015, providing they keep the Williams score. However, I am prepared to experience a sense of loss as the franchise changes hands.

Inevitably a full Star Wars theme park will be added onto the already awesome Star Wars simulator at MGM Studios in Orlando, and yes I will without a doubt bring my entire family there every year on Christmas vacation. All I know now for sure is that Simba and Luke Skywalker officially have the same dad but one question remains unanswered – is Leia now a Disney™ Princess?

Nasty-ass bathrooms This must end

By Taylor Poelman Copy Editor

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he gym, the SUB, the library, the Gait, Nicholls…what do these campus locations have in common? Public washrooms.

Who uses these washrooms? Mostly students, but also faculty, campus staff and visitors to Bishop’s. Who has had enough of these washrooms? Me. Don’t lie, you’ve experienced the unpleasantries of one or more of the aforementioned homes of the porcelain master.

My present theory is that people put the horrors of these bathrooms – particularly when used in the mid-to-late afternoon – out of their minds, pretend they aren’t there. The state of them is not discussed, examined, or gossiped about.

Authorities are not notified. The five to ten minutes spent in the bathroom is vol-

untarily deleted from the minds of those who use them. Why? Because these washrooms are frigging nasty!

Albeit, I can’t speak for the men. For the purpose of this article, I indeed could have peeked into a men’s washroom on campus, hollered to make sure it was empty, and investigated. Alas, I refrained. If the women’s washrooms can make me feel this dismayed at the state of student hygiene, the truth about the men’s restrooms might be more than I can take…

But I digress.

Toilet paper littered about the floor.

Items of personal hygiene not properly disposed of. Water splashed all over the counters. Toilets left unflushed. Toilets left clogged. Toilets left overflowing. Urine on the toilet seats. (That last one grinds my gears to the fullest extent. Really, ladies?

My eleven-year-old nephew is past that!

If you can’t hover without making a mess, just sit down.

Or at least clean up after yourself. Shudder.)

What is wrong with young people of today? Perhaps it’s the privacy factor a public washroom has to offer. No need to be clean, no one’s watching you…or so you think. Trust me, if I’m in the washroom when you are, I WILL make note of whether or not you wash your hands. It doesn’t matter if I can’t see you: I’m listening. However, sometimes the bathrooms feel dirtier than your hands probably are to begin with, so maybe such behaviour is justified in this context. I’ll admit I’ve considered it; a thought equally disturbing as the bathrooms themselves.

I hope this article has revolted you as much as these washrooms have revolted me. I’m tired of hesitantly nudging open stall door after stall door, searching for a

cubical only semi-strewn with toilet paper, with minimal droplets on the seats.

I’m tired of calculating which bathroom around campus I should use based on past records of cleanliness (FYI, the one closest to Centennial and the Foreman Art Gallery seems to be in the best condition dayto-day).

And don’t you dare blame the janitorial staff! The earlier in the morning, the cleaner the bathroom. Face it kids, this is your doing. It’s your duty to break the cycle.

So remember: flush, wash your hands, and be respectful of the bathroom environment. Dispose of garbage correctly. If you drop a strand of single-ply on the ground, don’t be a sissy – pick it up. We all need to use a campus bathroom at one point or another, so let’s keep it tidy.

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Don’t touch what isn’t yours

A look into the mind of an angry Bishop’s student who is tired of hearing about people’s belongings being stolen

By Meagan Roulet News Editor

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f you’ve ever lost anything you can understand how awful a feeling it is to wake up at the end of an especially fun weekend and realize you are missing several of your possessions. Now imagine missing several of your possessions and knowing someone you knew had taken them.

For a second, continue to imagine this scenario, and picture having hosted a party (attended by your friends) and knowing that it must have been one of said friends that was now the new owner of these possessions.

Unfortunately, this trend of people taking things that do not belong to them has become all too familiar within recent months at Bishop’s University. I have heard one too many stories about people waking up on Sunday morning and realizing that their iPod/gaming system/phone/piece of

art (really!?) was taken from their house in the midst of the party they hosted on Saturday night.

Before I go ahead and criticize the individuals who have been continuously taking things from houses within the student ghetto, I’ll take a second to evaluate how this could maybe be the fault of those who have had their things stolen. Yes, sometimes we welcome people into our home without always knowing everything about who they are and where they have come from. And yes, sometimes we do not lock our doors regularly enough. These things are both true, and I don’t think anyone would deny it.

Perhaps it’s our fault for being too comfortable with one another. Maybe we shouldn’t be so friendly and welcoming.

Maybe, as Bishop’s students, living so close to one another, we should learn to be more wary of our neighbors. After all, living next to a bunch of distrustful and bitter individ-

uals sounds a lot more fun than living next to people who you could stop in and visit whenever you’d like, doesn’t it?

Wrong. The whole charm of Bishop’s and the student ghetto in Lennoxville is the closeness of everyone within the community. Outsiders who come to visit town for the weekend always remark on the positive attitude and how it is so refreshing to meet a bunch of people who genuinely want to make new friends. Bishop’s is an especially hospitable community, and that’s what we’ve got going for us. Our trust in one another is our charm.

Life would be a lot simpler if people showed respect for one another and their belongings. If people just didn’t touch what doesn’t belong to them, everyone would be a lot happier. It seems so simple, yet it is amazing how many individuals still do not seem to understand a basic concept that the majority of people learnt in Kindergarten.

Now, after having said all this, I understand that sometimes, when not in the sober state of mind, taking something that doesn’t belong to you sounds like a grand idea. Believe me, I understand. However, if you wake up on Sunday morning cradling a hand-painted portrait of a cat that clearly does not belong to you or any of your roommates, just give it back.

It is a small town, and everyone in Lennoxville is very understanding.

Furthermore, news travels quickly in this small town and if you do something to piss people off, you will very quickly have a hundred people angry with you, rather than several. Do the right thing, and don’t take other people’s stuff. If you accidently do, I repeat, GIVE IT BACK. People will be much more likely to forgive you if you return what you took, rather than, say, casting it into the Massawippi in a fit of terror over the possibility of someone discovering the horrible actions you have taken.

Dear Whitney, I’ve been dating this girl for two months now, and I was wondering about condoms. We’ve worn them since we started dating, but I know she’s clean and I want to stop wearing them. It’s getting to be a hassle. I haven’t brought it up, but when can we move into regular sex if she is on birth control anyways?

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irst of all, I’m not sure how many “relationships” you’ve been in, but at two months I can honestly say that you have barely scratched the surface with this girl. However, if you think that the two of you are ready to go bareback, you MUST have the talk with her. But, please don’t be a douche bag and bring up the issue in the midst of getting hot and heavy after a night of drinking – have the talk sober. If you try and peer pressure her into it in the heat of the moment she’s going to take it the wrong way, and even if she does agree to do it she’s going to be pissed off at you the next morning. Another very important thing to do is get tested. You say that she’s clean, but are you? Many people contract STD’s and have no symptoms – better to be safe than sorry. And last but certainly

not least is the “birds and the bees”- BABIES. If you’re not going to wrap your Willy you better make sure that she’s on another type of birth control. It’s also vital that she actually TAKES her birth control. I’ve heard too many stories resulting in “well, I only missed my pill like once or twice” – you don’t want to get caught up in baby mamma drama.

As a girl speaking from experience I can honestly say that bareback feels great – it’s a wonderful thing. However, many precautions must be taken first. So, until you sit down and have the talk I’d suggest you keep wrapping it up!

Sincerely, Whitney

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Epic Fac

Top Ten Athl

By Marcus Lam-Peters Contributor

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ere we are again in every doctor’s favourite month: Movember (formerly known as November) aka Prostate Awareness month. First we must take a moment and salute all the guys who are actually adhering to the dress code. As you grow and style your mustaches this month, please keep in mind that the responsibility you hold is great, as you are a banner of

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Cal Clutterbuck: Do you mind if I comb-over?

photo courtesy newyorkjets.com Braylon Edwards: I can just imagine a bird flying out of that nest.

#10 Braylon Edwards – Of all the athletes on this list, Braylon Edwards most definitely has the most style. The Seattle Seahawks’ wide receiver, often spotted around the town in well-tailored suits, has been featured in magazines such as Shape and Essence as well as occasionally appearing as a guest blogger on GQ Magazine’s website. Despite his celebrated taste, what stands out on him is a large, well-trimmed beard.

During the preseason of his last year with the Jets the beard appeared, and as Edwards states on his blog: it grew a personality of its own. People showed a lot of interest and it’s become somewhat of a signature of his.

Unfortunately, the beard seems to be slowing his production down, ever since growing it in 2010 he has been on two other teams and going into week 10 this season he has a total of 74 yards receiving.

#9 Cal Clutterbuck – Stud. You don’t even need to know who this guy is and you know he’s a certified boss. Even Don Cherry noted that he has “the prototypical hockey player name”. Ok, maybe not…But did you know this guy is second all-time for hits in a season in the NHL and he does it all wearing a chevron? Usually guys sporting this style are going for the 90’s Tom Selleck look. Not Clutterbuck, though. For a while he paired his mustache with a smooth comb-over hairstyle.

photo courtesy timetv.com Kimbo Slice: What do you mean you’re out of waffle cones?!

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James Harden: Playing with Jeremy Lin means Harden must grow a beard for two.

#8 James Harden – James Harden has arrived in Houston to form a star studded starting lineup featuring Harden, Jeremy Lin and Harden’s beard. Their arrival to the Rockets so far has been a success, they’re 2-1 and Harden is leading the league in scoring, averaging 35 points per game. Fan response has been great and the pairing of Lin and Harden has been dubbed: “beardsanity”.

Harden has one of the burliest beards in sports; it’s taken over his face and started pulling its weight, earning a pay cheque. Footlocker featured Harden in a commercial with then-teammate Russell Westbrook. When Harden gets some mustard in his beard he simply tears away the dirty top layer. Anyone who has enough facial hair for a tear-away-beard needs to be commended for their dedication and innovation.

#7 Kimbo Slice – A window to a man’s soul is not found in his eyes, but in his facial hair. It very often displays his character. The jungle of tangled vines that make up the beard of Kimbo Slice reveal everything about the man.

He’s wild, he’s rough and he doesn’t care what you think.

Kimbo’s claim to fame came from videos of him demolishing opponents in organized backyard fights going viral. Since then Kimbo has fought in the MMA, UFC and is currently undefeated on the professional boxing circuit.

What ads to the unruly look of his beard are the gold grills he wears in his mouth and his piercing eyes that show no fear or compassion. Look in his face, look at his beard; you know Kimbo is not a man to be trifled with. #6 Onnex Blackwood – Onnex is one of the Gaiters’ hoop stars. In his first year at Bishop’s he was named as a member of the QUBL All-Rookie Team as well as a first-team league all-star. Going into his fourth season, Blackwood is still a leader and an important player on the team.

This year he can be seen going to work with a full beard that doesn’t dominate his face, but is still a bit too high to be considered a chinstrap. Here’s hoping Blackwood and the Gaiter’s can have a winning season and a nice playoff run. The season kicks off November 10 at UQAM and our first home game will be held a week later on Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m.

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lete ‘Staches hope for all men. Your shining examples give us faith that one day the ‘stache will have ended prostate cancer and saved men from uncomfortable meetings with latex gloves.

In honor of this initiative I present to you a list of the top ten athletes with epic facial hair. I know this month is supposed to be all about mustaches, but there just aren’t enough people committed to the look anymore.

It takes a certain type of man to be able to rock a nice mustache and not look like a duster. photo courtesy insidewisconsinsports.com John Axford: Add a monacle and BAM. Mr. Monopoly.

photo courtesy 973radionow.com He isn’t balding, his hair has just migrated to his lips.

#3 John Axford – Here’s something you didn’t know: just like beards, mustaches have a variety of styles.

There’s the chevron, the pencil, the imperial, the fu man chu and of course the horseshoe – just to name a few.

This being Movember, I think it fitting that we all stop to acknowledge the swag monster of mustaches: the handlebar.

If you can pull off this style you have a permanent seat reserved for you at the players table. Captain Hook knew it, Mr. Monopoly knows it, and so does Milwaukee Brewers pitcher, John Axford.

As an Ontarian, the Ax Man was born with a natural sense of style. Why wear a plain walrus mustache when you can add some mustache wax and embrace the handlebar mustache?

Bishop’s needs someone walking around with a handlebar mustache this Movember. Beware, this look does not work for everyone...I’m looking at you Mel Gibson.

#5 Hulk Hogan – A list of epic facial hair just wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Super Destroyer, Hollywood Hulk Hogan. There should be no one reading this who doesn’t know who this guy is. This hall of fame wrestler has been faithfully stepping into the ring with a bleach blonde horseshoe mustache since the late ‘70s. He’s been balding under those bandanas for just as long, but that’s beside the point. How many 59 year old men do you know with 24-inch pythons, a sex tape and twelve world championships? None. Hulk Hogan’s the man. #4 Harrison Maloney – This five year veteran of the Gaiter’s football team is very particular about his hair styling. In his time, he has shocked the campus with a variety of looks that have included the mutton chop, the anchor and even an imperial.

Thanks in part also to his flawless mullet, since arriving on campus Maloney has always stood out. Rookie of the Year honors, Quebec All-Star selections, an AllCanadian selection and participation in the CFL’s annual evaluation camp, have made him one of the Gaiters greats.

Maloney just finished a stellar final season with the team, in which he recorded an interception, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, nearly leading the Gaiters to a playoff appearance as a co-captain. Congratulations on your recent and third RSEQ All-Star selection, Harry! And on having the stones to sport that sick mullet.

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Brett Keisel: Also a direct descendent of the Norse god Odin. #2 Brett Keisel – Brett Keisel had been a staple of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for years, but gained attention when he started growing his beard for their 2010 Super Bowl run. The best way to describe his beard is if Santa Claus had a son and I had to bet money on who it was, I would put my student loans on Brett Keisel.

photo courtesy insidescoopsf.sfgate.com Brian Wilson: I will feast on the souls of our nation’s enemies, Mr. President.

My choice for North Pole heir has taken his hair and used it for commercial and community gain. Keisel recently started an annual “Shear the Beard” fundraiser to raise money for Pittsburgh’s children’s hospital. The shampoo and conditioner company, Head and Shoulders, has chosen him to be a spokesman for the company, along with his teammate Troy Polamalu who is known for the length of his hair.

Just to be clear, Keisel also has two Super Bowl titles to his name. There is no doubt that his accomplishments on and off the field make him one of the most accomplished bearded athletes playing today. #1 Brian Wilson – San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson is on top of the world right now. It isn’t just because he’s fresh off his second World Series win in three years, either. No, it’s because he quite possibly has the greatest beard of all-time.

What sets his beard apart from all others is the colour; died black, the beard is darker than the rest of his hair. A batter facing Brian Wilson must feel like he’s staring into a black hole. No matter the length, no matter the styling, the beard stands out because it is the colour of dark matter. It sucks all light into it and your gaze is drawn towards it. Then just as the batter’s mind is distracted and his body relaxes, out of the darkness comes a 95 mph fast ball that strikes them out.

I don’t know why no one has done this before. I guarantee you when the most interesting man in the world dies, Brian Wilson will be the new face of Dos Equis.

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Recipe Column

Easy antojitos Ingredients

Directions

-Brick of cream cheese (any kind works fine, must be in a brick though)

1. Combine cream cheese and banana peppers in food processor and mis until smooth. The mixture should turn pink.

-Pickled spicy Banana peppers ( add as many as you like, be warned, the more you add, the spicier they will be) -Fajita wraps ( any kind, white, whole wheat, flavoured, your pick) -Green, Red & Yellow peppers -Onions -Cheese

OPTIONAL: add finely chopped peppers, onions and shredded cheese and blend in the food processor as well.

2. Spread on to as many fajitas as possible, making sure to spread to the very edge of the wrap.

3. Roll the fajita to make a tube.

4. Cut on a diagonal, this will make the individual antojitos longer.

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All the sounds that are fit to hear Swiss vocal artist Martin O. heads to BU

By Adam Young Editor-in-Chief

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he minute you sit down with vocal artist Martin O. you are charmed by his voice. Soft-spoken with twinkling eyes, the Swiss one man show is set to enchant audiences at Bishop’s Centennial Theatre in the coming weeks with his melodic voice interpretations.

Martin O. has spent over 15 years extending his vocal abilities. With an impressive range, it is not necessarily that Martin O. sings, it is that song is created through his ability to replicate common sounds – such as the electric guitar- and create entire “choir” shows from these sounds. No instruments required, Martin O. layers his sound effects live on stage to create improvised works that are hauntingly uncanny to real sounds. From a chorus of opera singers to singing Turks, the artist mimics sounds from all over to develop a show entirely unique.

Martin O. came from a musical background in Switzerland, taking in everything from Bach to jazz in his childhood.

During this time, he and his brother began to play with sound, experimenting with the throat while also studying the violin.

“Then I started with friends and we sang along as an a cappella group” recalls Martin O., until he moved beyond beat boxing with his brother into a .

Now known throughout the world for his talent, Martin O. reflects that most people could probably do something similar given over a decade to experiment, but his interest makes him a unique performer without sound loops or instrument accompaniments.

Acquiring sounds around him as he travels, Martin O. doesn’t consciously think about it, but notices that a sound, like a lyric to a song, “come[s] out of it itself ” during his performances. Able to mimic virtually any sound, the artist incorporates them into his improvised concerts each evening, along with rhythm and humour.

“They’re amazed by what I can do with the first sounds that come out,” reflects Martin O. on audiences. “People start to hear the harmonics, because there are

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Martin O., a vocal artist from Switzerland, graces the Centennial stage on November 9.

really many voices… and you only see one guy.”

Visiting Quebec for a series of concerts across the province, Martin O. is already finding interesting sounds to replicate that to him express a cultural identity like lan-

It’s all Greek to me!

guage does to many. “I smell what is up,” explains Martin O. figuratively, mimicking the sound of a V8 engine, a stark difference to the small cars found in Europe.

Residing in Montreal for the next few weeks, he notices the sounds of the city are very much like any other, though with the odd exception such as the sirens of a police car or ambulance, or remembering afternoon chants while visiting Istanbul.

Incorporating a wide range of sounds to build a musical repertoire, you never can tell what kind of harmonies will come during Martin O.’s performances, but you will be both entertained and amused.

Martin O. performs at Bishop’s Centennial Theatre this Friday, November 9.

Tickets are available at the theatre box office $26 for adults, $18 for students.

Latest BU Drama production takes us back to ancient royalty

By Tess Kennedy Contributor

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ishop’s Production 1 Drama class presents Orestes; opening Wednesday, November 14, and running every night until the final performance on Sunday, November 18.

Directed by Colin Taylor – written originally by Euripides and adapted by Anne Carson – this ancient Greek play is the third in a trilogy of plays that starts with Agamemnon and follows with Elektra. The three together tell the story of one family, torn apart by war, betrayal, the will of the gods versus the responsibility of humans, and murder.

Bishop’s current production takes a post-modern spin on the ancient story, with a script that

is faithful to the original Greek version in relation to action and themes, but with updated dialogue and modern phrases.

The production also contains the classic Greek dramatic characteristic of the chorus, who are a group of characters that function as outside commentary to the action of the play.

In the first of the trilogy, Orestes’ father King Agamemnon first kills his daughter and then returns home from war with a mistress. This upsets Clytemnestra, his wife, so much that she murders Agamemnon.

In the second play, Orestes and his other sister Elektra take revenge for their father’s death by killing their mother. This all leads to the opening of this production: Orestes is in mental and

physical anguish over the guilt of his crimes. Whether or not his actions are just is a question that runs throughout the play. There is also an ongoing examination of whether or not there can ever be harmony between the internal and external lives of one human.

Orestes will run from November 14-18 in the Turner Studio Theatre. Tickets are $10.00 for students and $16.00 for the general public, and are available at the Centennial Box Office.

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James Pomerleau as the title character in Anne Carson’s adaptation of Orestes.

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Perk up with Can pop New indie bands to “fall” in love with

By Shannon Neeley A & C Writer

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he Canadian music scene has been gaining a lot of much deserved attention as of late. International spotlights have been focused on us, thanks in part to the surge of stellar rock acts that have been produced out of our country. Whether your personal preference leans more towards the traditional or dance end of the rock spectrum, there is a little bit of something for everyone. Here is a quick rundown of three bands that are currently tearing up the music scene.

Paper Lions Paper Lions have been building a lot of career momentum over the past couple of years. They have set out on an extensive tour across Canada, having recently stopped by Montreal, delivering a remarkable and unforgettable concert experience for fans. It’s always nice when the hype doesn’t outshine the band, and for this four-piece group from Prince Edward Island, they definitely live up to it. Some of their catchy hooks are dance-floor-ready tunes like “Don’t Touch That Dial”, which showcases the band’s raw talent.

Paper Lions are starting to become one of those ‘must see live’ bands, and while fans eagerly await their official debut album, the group doesn’t want to leave them

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From left: Paper Lions; The Japandroids; The Balconies. high and dry. In fact, the Paper Lions love their fans so much that they are offering a free download of their new EP, At Long Creek, at: paperlions.com/download.

The Balconies This Toronto-based band has been busy stirring up a lot of media attention in recent months. The female fronted threepiece band is a hipster’s dream team, with their dance party beats, sexually ambiguous lyrics, and vintage store accoutrements. For those weary of going too far down the indie-hipster path, The Balconies are much more then an ironically off-beat

band. They offer a solid collection of killer tunes that appeal to a wide fan base. The Balconies are a great choice if you like your indie flavoured tunes with a fast beat and a catchy chorus. Check out their tunes “Serious Bedtime” and “Kill Count” to get an idea of what these indie darlings can do.

Japandroids This drum and strum two-piece from Vancouver have been working their way up the music industry with their signature raw, high-energy sound. Their latest album, Celebration Rock, lives up to the high expectations placed on them after the

astonishing success of their debut album, Post-Nothing. The first single is the chanttastic “The House That Heaven Built”. You can practically feel the club’s walls pounding as Brian King sings, “If they try to slow you down, tell them all to go to hell”, the song drumming its way into the hearts of many youthful rebels.

The Japandroids are raw, unapologetic, and ready to turn the dial up to levels that will have you shaking and loving it, keeping fans coming back for more! The Japandroids are currently touring in Europe, but will be performing a few select shows in Canada before breaking for the holidays.

movie review

Affleck in Argo

New film effectively tells story of Iranian hostage crisis

What’s on your iPod? Whose iPod: Anna McDonald, Sociology Major 1. Mumford and Sons – “After the Storm”

By Warren Haydock Contributor

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en Affleck is back with John Goodman in his new box office hit Argo.

The film is based on the true story of CIA agent Tony Mendez (Affleck) who tries to make his way in and out of Iran. His mission is to free six American fugitives who in 1979 were able to find refuge at the Canadian Ambassador’s house, after the Iranian militia overran the US embassy.

It is a typical rescue-style story where a small group of people save the hostages against the greater odds. Argo is actionpacked with insight, history and a calculated strategy that works.

The action, filming location, and overall talent of Affleck pulls together all the pieces and deliv-

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Ben Affleck stars as CIA agent Tony Mendez in Argo. ers an entertaining movie.

Ben Affleck is most famously known for in Pearl Harbor, Good Will Hunting, and The Town, but Argo proves that Affleck has developed into a well-rounded ac-

tor and director.

When watching the film it really places the viewer in the American mindset of the late 1970s, with original costumes and footage. Along with a great script, this movie is also filled with an array of well-known creditable actors such as Brian Cranston, and Alan Arkin.

From start to finish, Argo keeps the audience engaged and integrated with all of its characters.

And as the tension and climax rises in the film, you can feel your own senses heighten, as there are multiple scenes that keep you on the edge of your seat.

I would have to say that this is one of the better movies that I have seen in a long time. If you were a fan of the movie Spy Game, I would highly recommend you go check it out, as they share similar action packed themes.

2. Calvin Harris – “Sweet Nothing” 3. The Naked and Famous – “Punching in a Dream” 4. Macklemore – “Thrift Shop” 5. Taylor Swift – “Red” 6. Ivan Gough – “In My Mind” 7. Cold Play – “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart” 8. Avicii – “Fade Into Darkness” 9. Steve Aoki – “No Beef” 10. Rihanna – “Diamonds”

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A 20-year-long kitchen party Great Big Sea blends old and new in latest compiliation

By Katherine Warriner Contributor

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n October 30, 2012, Canada’s own Great Big Sea released XX, their tenth studio album, to commemorate their twenty years as a band. The album contains 40 songs, mixing greatest hits with hidden gems and a handful of new tracks. The band is composed of born-and-bred Newfoundlanders Alan Doyle, Séan McCann, and Bob Hallett, who layer their music with hometown sounds like the fiddle, bodhran, and tin whistle.

Coming from one of the most enduring, unique, and consistently creative bands in Canada’s history, XX bears the burden of presenting both the best of the past and the promise of the future for the one, the only, Great Big Sea. The six new songs on the album are the ones which old fans like me are obviously the most interested in. Sadly, the best of these songs, “Heart of Hearts”, can only be described as pretty good or a little above average. Overall, there is nothing fantastic added to the Great Big Sea canon; in fact, lyrically, the handful of songs are among some of the weakest the band has ever released, often relying on tired, repetitive imagery and metaphor. The lead song, “Born to Believe”, written and sung by Doyle, is particularly weak in this respect, simply

stringing together a series of meaningless sayings. McCann’s “Live This Life” contains similarly weak writing, and is in no way aided by McCann’s new strained singing style.

Coming after the pop-dominated Fortune’s Favour and Safe Upon the Shore, one has to be concerned about the future direction of the band. For more hard-core fans, this CD is obviously an essential purchase. However, these same fans also need to be concerned about both the lyrical and stylistic future of their beloved Newfoundlanders.

Old and new fans alike will be intrigued by the 34 old songs which make up the bulk of the album. The majority are classic GBS songs such as: “Ordinary Day”, “Consequence Free”, and “When I Am King”. Having seen the band more than a dozen times in concert, it still amazes me how many truly entertaining hits the band has in their arsenal. With 25 unique and enjoyable songs, this album could never cause buyer’s remorse. However, one must question the other 10 songs: why did a fine and forgotten song like “Ferry land Sealer” make the cut?

After 20 long years and 10 great albums, Great Big Sea is something of a Canadian national treasure. While the new material on this album leaves much to be desired, the classic hits are as good as ever.

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Great Big Sea’s XX was released October 30, 2012.

Restaurant review

Into Indian

Shalimar serves a local taste of the exotic

By Alex Morency-Letto Contributor

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here’s a problem that pervades specialty restaurants in small towns which I like to call the “Outport Chinese effect”.

If there is, let’s say, a Chinese restaurant that opens in Twillingate, Newfoundland, how do the inhabitants know if it’s any good if there’s nothing to compare it to? And if it isn’t really up to par, then the population probably just expects all Chinese food to taste that way. The eatery could stay in business for a very long time and remain mediocre, simply because it’s the only place in town.

The Shalimar, here in Lennoxville, faces that same fate. Being the only Indian restaurant that I

know east of Montreal, it could easily coast by on novelty alone.

On top of this, it is also an allyou-can-eat-buffet, a type of service that often prioritizes large portions over taste. Thankfully, though, the restaurant offers an interesting dining experience that is both authentic and satisfying.

When I first walked in, I was greeted by a warm dining room and some mandatory Hindi music. The service was courteous and quick, whether it was for seating or topping up glasses of water; as for the rest, there is no quicker service than self-service.

The buffet can seem a bit small at first, occupying only a small corner of the restaurant, but most of the archetypal Indian meals were present, ranging from Tandoori Chicken to Onion Bhajis to

Veal Biryani, and Mulligatawny soup.

There is also a little salad bar, possibly to help the less adventurous to wade into the other dishes.

For what the buffet lacks in variety, it makes up for in quantity.

Still, there were some parts of the experience that I would qualify as lukewarm. The food, depending on the plate, was at times only warm and not piping hot as to my liking. As for the taste, I often found that even the foodstuffs labeled “spicy” just weren’t spicy enough. Both pitfalls of the buffet style, I would suppose: by making sure it’s palatable to everyone, taste can be a bit watered down. The Shalimar does offer an à la carte service, however, which may just address these issues.

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Shalimar on Queen St. offers an all-you-can-eat Indian buffet.

Finally, there was dessert. It has been said that exotic cuisines’ desserts can be disappointing in their simplicity, but I was pleasantly surprised. I had the Gulaab Jamun, which is a dish comprised of two small doughnuts soaked in a rose water syrup. Simple, yes, but the delicate floral aroma lent

to it an added subtlety.

On the whole, I enjoyed the experience and got off pretty easy: a price tag of about $30. Sure, it wasn’t exactly as I wanted it, but it was definitely authentic Indian food. Despite being the only show in town, the Shalimar can still impress.

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See you next year…

Gaiters’ playoff hopes crash after a 37-7 loss to the Carabins

By Brian MacIver Sports Editor

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he day started in confusion, and ended in heartbreak.

As per Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) policy, the name of the ineligible player was not divulged. The end result of the error was that the game that the Concordia Stingers had forfeited to the Gaiters earlier this season for the very same reason now stands as a 0-0 double-loss. This brought the Gaiters record down to 2-6.

Brian Breckles, the Director of Athletics and Recreations at Bishop’s, released a statement explaining the situation early Saturday morning.

“We are committed to integrity and transparency and we take pride in our positive relationship with the RSEQ and CIS. We have fully cooperated with these organizations. Once we discovered that an administrative error had occurred, we immediately disclosed the information to these organizations. We are confident that this error was made in good faith, nonetheless we regret our mistake. Our team and our coaches understand the sanctions which will be applied by the RESQ and CIS as a result of this unfortunate situation.”

And this sanction had severe ramifications on the Gaiters playoff hopes.

Not only did McGill have to lose against the University of Sherbrooke, the Gaiters now also had to beat the fourth ranked team in the nation, the University of Montreal Carabins. A daunting task at best, the Gaiters’ situation did not improve their chances.

Nevertheless, the Gaiters came out strong out of the gates, holding the powerhouse Carabins to only 5 points in the first

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Co-captain Harrison Maloney, playing in his last game as a Gaiter, leads the charge onto the field. frame. They eventually took a 7-5 lead early in the second quarter after fourth year quarterback Jordan Heather connected on a 13 yard slant to his younger brother Nathan for the touchdown.

But that’s how close it would get for the Gaiters as the Carabins would go on to a 32-0 run jumpstarted by Montreal’s quarterback Alexandre Nadeau-Piuze, who scored his team’s first two touchdowns of the game on a 1 yard and 16 yard run, respectively.

But what really hurt the Gaiters were their penalties. They racked up a staggering 164 penalty yards on a whopping 20 penalties during the game. To put this in perspective, if you subtract the Gaiters’

total penalty yards from their total offensive yards, then you would come up with a terrifying -2 yards.

Despite allowing 37 points, certain members of the Gaiter defense had some strong performances throughout the game.

Bishop’s star defensive lineman Elie Ngoyi ended his university career on a high note, amassing 6.5 tackles and a staggering 3.5 sacks during the game. One of those sacks left the Montreal pivot reeling after Ngoyi pancacked him, landing over top the quarterback with his full 280 lbs.

John Watts also had a solid outing against the Carabins. The Gainesville, Florida native led the team in tackles with 10.5, including 2 for losses.

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The Gaiters’ lacrosse team has ended after losing to the Brock Badgers 12-9 in the quarter-finals of the Baggataway Cup. The Badgers led 8-3 at the end of the first two quarters. The Gaiters began mounting a comeback in the second half, coming within two goals at 11-9, but it was too little too late as the Badgers held on for the win.

The Lady Gaiters basketball team ended their pre-season without a single win after losing their two bouts this weekend, the first came against the Laurentian Lady Vees on Friday night by a score of 67-47, the second coming against the #4 ranked team in the nation, the Carleton Ravens 70-41 on Saturday. Sherbrooke’s own Gabrielle Chamberland led the team in points in both games with 13 and 20, respectively.

Receiver Alexander Fox and defensive back Harrison Maloney were named to the RSEQ All-Star team.

Fox ranked second in the league with an average of 5.11 receptions per game and third with 69.1 yards per game, while Maloney notched 25.5 tackles and added one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery this past season.

The play(er) of the game, however, went to Montreal defensive end and pass rush specialist Jean-Samuel Blanc. Coming into the game, Blanc needed 1.5 sacks to tie the single-season sack record set only two weeks previously by McMaster’s Ben D’Aguilar. After being credited with a half sack early in the third quarter, Blanc dropped Bishop’s pivot Jordan Heather for a loss of 15 yards at the Gaiters’ 37 two minutes into the fourth frame.

In matching D’Aguilar’s record, Blanc surpasses former Gaiter legend Leroy Blugh, who had set the record in 1988. It deserves to be mentioned, however, that Blanc set the record in a 9 game regular season schedule, while Blugh managed the feat in only a 7 game schedule.

This loss is not only an end to the season, but for six Gaiters, it also signals the end of their university careers. Defensive back Ben MacPherson, offensive linemen Tyler Harding and Yan Jacques, Harrison Maloney, receiver David Haddrall, and defensive linemen Elie Ngoyi and John Watts were all recognized by the Gaiters athletic department for their contributions to the team.

So, what’s next?

Ngoyi’s next step is to train for the upcoming CFL combine. The Sherbrooke native was ranked twelth in the CFL’s September draft ranking, and will be looking to improve his position before the draft. As for the team, it will be back to the drawing board to try and find out what needs to be improved in order for the team to be more competitive. With the two starting defensive lineman set to depart, that is one need that will need to be addressed, and quick.

And how about giving a contract extension to Head Coach Kevin Mackey?

By Brian MacIver, Sports Editor

The Men’s basketball team finished their pre-season this past Friday when they beat the Lyndon College Hornets. Onnex Blackwood led the team in points with 19, while Mike Andrews added 18 in addition to recovering 15 rebounds. The Gaiters end their pre-season with a record of 7-3.

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Boys from the Bay tame Tigers in four games in World Series A look back at the Giant’s road to the Championship

By Breandan Flynn Contributor

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hey’ll be hearing a lot of Queen in San Francisco this winter as the Giants’ post-season Cinderella story ended with the capturing of the World Series Championship in dominating fashion.

But it wasn’t always like that this year…

The Giants had an amazing team full of all stars and perennial MVP candidates, but this season they struggled to come together. They limped into the playoffs

and were soon down 0-2 to the Cincinnati Reds.

Game three of the divisional series sparked a change in the Giants and beat the Reds 2-1 in the tenth inning. The Giants would go on to pull off the reverse sweep of the Reds to win the series 3-2. Next up were the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cardinals had just upset baseball’s best team, the young and exciting Washington Nationals. The Giants and Cardinals split the first two games but from there it was all St. Louis. The Cardinals jumped out to a 3-1 series lead over the Giants, but as fate would have it, the Giants came thundering back.

San Francisco dominated the Cardinals in the next three games, winning 5-0, 6-1, 9-0. After this dominating turnaround the Giants were off to the World Series where they were to face the Detroit Tigers who

had just shocked the New York Yankees in a four game sweep of the historic franchise.

Everyone in the sporting world had this series going the distance, with the Tigers edging out the Giants to win it all. That just goes to show you can never count on expert analysis or statistics in any sport, especially baseball.

The Tigers decided to go with their ace in game 1: Justin Verlander. Considered by many to be the best pitcher in the MLB, and dominating throughout the playoffs, it seemed like a sure bet.

Unfortunately for Detroit, the Giants’ bats were hot from the get-go. Pablo Sandoval (aka Kung Fu Panda) hit three home runs in game 1 as the Giants chased Verlander from the mound and went on to crush the Tigers 8-3.

It was all downhill from there as San Fran rolled through the next three games

and won the World Series in majestic fashion.

The Giants may have limped into the playoffs and they may have faced adversity throughout the season, but they came together when it mattered most. They got major contributions from players like Pablo Sandoval, who won the World Series MVP. Marco Scutaro was dominant in the NLCS against the Cardinals with a batting average close to .500 for the series. Buster Posey hit the ball well the entire post season and his Grand Slam against the Reds clinched the NLDS for the Giants, proving Yogi Berra’s old adage: “It ain’t over till it’s over”.

And while the fact that this is the Giants’ second World Series win in the last three years, the fact that the Yankees didn’t win is much more important.

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Kofi’s picks

A look at the NFL’s best, worst, and everything in between

By Kofi Oduro Sports Writer Power Rankings 1. Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons are undefeated and are working well on all aspects of the game. Offensively they are versatile, while on defence they are turnover machines.

2. Houston Texans: With the emergence of JJ Watts at the defensive end and Foster at running back, the one-loss Texans are hard to stop.

3. San Francisco 49ers: Defense is once again taking control of the team while quarterback Alex Smith cruises through games.

4. Chicago Bears: When your defense scores eight touchdowns but only gives up seven, you will surely be near the top of the ranks.

5. Baltimore Ravens: Without Ray Lewis, this team is still proving that with a wellbalanced offence and strong-willed defense, good things will happen.

Back from the Dead 1. Demaryius Thomas: This season, Thomas is on pace to gain more yards receiving than his last two years combined.

2. Reggie Wayne: Wayne had his first sub

1000 yards season last year. This year, he is back to where he was back in the “Manning era”.

3. Tim Jennings: Leading the league with a career-high six interceptions will get you on my list.

4. Adrian Peterson: After tearing his ACL, he was expected to slow down. Not only is he showing he has recovered, but could be aiming for career bests!

5. Chris Johnson: Ever since breaking the 2000 yard mark, he has been less than average. 2012 showed, that he isn’t fully near CJ2K standards but could run near the 1500 plateau.

6. Peyton Manning: When you don’t play a season and enter the next throwing 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, with one of the leading passer ratings, praise has to be given.

Emerging Stars 1. JJ Watts: Leading the NFL in sacks in his second year at 9.5 sacks halfway through the season. This Wisconsin product came a long way from the Rose Bowl.

2. Steven Ridley : Running back in his second year for the Patriots, he has stepped in big time for the team, who are not known to run the ball.

3. Rookie QBs: RG3, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson and Ryan Tannehill, all are performing well and giving their teams the necessary tools to win. Still, work needs to be done with them all. RG3 is leading the pack in terms of full package deliverance.

4. AJ Green: Two strong years at wide receiver and Green seems to be developing even better chemistry with QB Andy Dalton.

5. Casey Hayward: One of the top cover cornerbacks for the Green Bay Packers.

Has the ability to shut them down the field, rendering opposing QBs to a 18.4 rating when throwing on his side.

Dying Stars 1. Michael Vick: Giving up 13 turnovers this early in the season could potentially cost him his job in Philly soon enough.

2. Tony Romo: Throwing 13 interceptions

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Casey Hayward (#29) of the Green Bay Packers.

and 6 touchdowns doesn’t help negating your choking status.

3. Deangelo Williams: For a part of what use to be a highly respected running back tandem is now looking at being overly paid.

That’s what you get when you rush for less than 300 yards at this point in the season.

4. Jason Babin: From rising up from 12.5 sacks two seasons ago, to having 18 sacks last year, he is on pace to barely crack the double digits this year. Since it is in the latter part of his career, this isn’t a good sign.

5. Baltimore Defense: With the injury to Ray Lewis, the Ravens have lost their war general and with other players being injured or going down, it may seem to be the end for this dynasty – or some kind of revamping will be needed.

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Lady Gaiters soccer close season with hard-fought win Tough year ends in small victory

By Geoff Coventry Sports Writer

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fter a tough season for a young Lady Gaiters soccer team, on October 27 all the stars aligned in their final game against UQAM. Coach Phil Ribeaux’s ladies mustered a 2-1 victory, their first of the year, to close out their season and the weekend in Montreal.

It started off slow for the ladies as the Citadins jumped to a strong start. In the second minute, Sabrina Addona of the Citadins barely missed the net from inside the box.

The Gaiters would pick up the tempo quick enough as Jackie Lawther (Beams-

ville, Ontario) would capitalize on a defensive error in the 17th minute of play.

Lawther, a first year sports studies major, gave the Lady Gaiters the lead by beating the Citadins goalkeeper with a low shot.

Minutes later, it was second year sociology student Krista Wilson’s (Ottawa, Ontario) turn to find the back of the net, stealing the ball from the grasp of the Citadins goalkeeper to notch her second goal of the season and also of the weekend, adding to her team’s lead.

The lone goal for the Citadins came before half-time on a free kick from just outside the 18 yard box. Other than that it was another solid performance from third year education major, Molly Bucholtz (Peter-

borough, Ontario), stopping 4 of 5 shots and showing strong leadership from the backfield.

After the break, the Lady Gaiters were forced to defend their lead for the full 45 minutes as the Citadins mounted chance after chance. But it was to no avail; the Gaiters defense stood tall and showed poise for a young back four, comprised of all rookies.

After 90 minutes, fourth-year modern languages student Stephanie Burnett (Durham, Connecticut), was named game MVP even while not registering a point.

She however demonstrated veteran leadership and is always a presence inside the box, requiring more than one defender to

take her on.

On a different note, Gaiters Head Coach Ribeaux was ejected from the game around the fifty-second minute. Even with the expulsion the women still showed great poise and managed to come out with the victory.

With the final victory the women’s soccer team managed to salvage 5 points from the season combining the victory with two draws. For a young team who finished bottom of the table, we can look for moral victories and progression as a unit as keys to helping them push for more wins next season.

BU Men’s Hockey season opener The boys in purple have what it takes

By Maghen Eisan Arts & Culture Editor

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ctober 27 marked the official puck drop of the BU Men’s Hockey Club season opener. The Gaiters were facing the University of Sherbrooke Vert et Or. Players were eager to get the game underway after months of practice and preparation.

This year marks the third anniversary of the reestablished SRC hockey team, and while men’s hockey is still in the early stages of rebirth at Bishop’s, coach Kevin Gagnon, a fourth year Bishop’s student, believes that the boys have what it takes to win. He is confident that the Club will ultimately prove to the university and to the community that it is a serious team.

The action began early in the first period, with Bishop’s captain Pat Colomb receiving a pass from Nigel Van Dalen and

snapping a shot into the top corner of the net for the team’s first goal of the year. Andrew Smith added a second goal later in the period to give BU a 2-0 lead, sparking the Bishop’s bench and getting the crowd into the game.

While it was clear that Sherbrooke had a very dominant physical presence on the ice, Bishop’s was quick to respond with their speed, passing, and communication, out hustling Sherbrooke to the net and winning battles. The Gaiters not only displayed great effort and determination, but executed great offensive technique, controlling the puck and the pace of the game – an excellent exhibition of teamwork and unity.

At the start of the third period the game was still 2-0 for Bishop’s, but after a muchneeded pep talk on the Sherbrooke bench at intermission, the flame had been relit – the Vert et Or came out on fire. Energy levels were higher than ever with hopes of redemption.

Sherbrooke got a breakaway opportunity early on, but Bishop’s goalie Juri

Meema-Coleman wowed the crowd with an amazing game-changing save, denying Sherbrooke the opportunity to make a comeback. Shortly after the save, Pat Colomb, Justin Taylor, Sean Bacon, Evgeni Pratashchyk, and Eric Mia each scored a goal, making a comeback all but impossible for Sherbrooke. A 7-0 score is one any team would be proud of, especially at a home opener with a stadium packed full of purple and silver fans.

It has been 32 years since Bishop’s has had a men’s CIS hockey team. Coach Gagnon, along with Devin Maule, Tim Steele Moore, and assistant coach Andrew Manouk (all Bishop’s students) have become the founding fathers of the Men’s Hockey Club team – hoping one day to see it make it back into the CIS. For now, Gagnon and his coaching staff are working towards bringing the life and excitement of hockey back to the Bishop’s community.

The team hopes to play 25 to 30 games in the OCAA, multiple tournaments, and exhibition games. These may seem like baby steps, but without the initial push of

Gagnon the team would cease to exist.

Gagnon believes that this is the most important year of the team’s development stage. “The third year is the most important year in any organization in its effort to create an identity,” said Gagnon. The team receives funding from the SRC as well as sponsorships from Molson/Coors and Hockey Experts, and it is looking to get involved in the community to raise awareness.

Many teams such as McMaster and SLC have already commented on Bishop’s rapid growth over such a short period of time, and are happy to play against them any chance they get. These are the types of relationship that allow Bishop’s to progress as a team and earn the respect and dignity necessary for growth within the world of university hockey. The boys are content with their current situation and are happy to just be playing the sport they love, and will continue working towards their dream of playing in the CIS.

Provigo Players of the Week Week of October 29

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Week of november 5

Jackie Lawther

Alex Henderson

Brett Conway

Rookie Jakcie Lawther scored the Gaiter’s first goal in the Bishop’s women’s soccer team’s first win of the season.

The team beat the UQAM Citadins 2-1. “Jackie played an amazing game on Sunday,” said Gaiters head coach Phil Ribaux.

“She was using her speed and strength effectively and scored a beautiful goal and was extremely

Alex Henderson of the men’s Lacrosse squad is this week’s co-Athlete of the week. Not only did he notch four points (1goal, 3 assists) in the Gaiters 13-12 win over the Queen’s Gaels in the CUFLA East wild card game, he also finished the year as the leading scorer in the division. Henderson joins Kelly McInerney of the women’s soccer team

Brett Conway from the men’s Lacrosse team is a fourth year economy student from Cornwall, Ontario. He scored twice in a 12-9 quarterfinal loss at this weekend’s Baggatway Cup. “Brett did all we asked and then some,” said Gaiters head coach Rob Engleken. “I don’t think he made a single mistake and showed great hustle all night long. He

close to scoring another late in the game.”

as the only two Gaiters to earn Athlete of the Week honours twice this year.

corralled many loose balls off draws and scored twice. He was our game MVP.”