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March 28 2022
St. Patrick’s Day returns to Reed Street
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The futility of numbered ranking in music and art in general, and why it doesn’t make sense
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Bishop’s varsity cheerleading stuns in return to action
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Student run since 1944
How well do you know the Purple Pod?
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Time to Clue in to this eccentric comedy
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The Gait hosts Wine and Cheese event for accounting society
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Karina Kramer
Sydney Wilson
Leo Webster
Ulrik Doyon
David Rossiter
Liz Beaumont
OPEN HOUSE Layout design by Gabrielle Liu & Cassie MacDonell
Photo courtesy of Emily Crunican
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NEWS
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Bishop’s University to match every dollar donated to aid Ukraine Sarah Halberstadt - News Editor
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n March 20, Bishop’s University hosted a fundraising event in solidarity with Ukraine, during which principal and vice-chancellor Michael Goldbloom announced Bishop’s commitment to match every dollar donated up to $20,000 to aid Ukraine during its time of crisis. Bishop’s has a history of supporting refugees through its Refugee Student Sponsorship Program, which began in 1992. Through this program, the goal of $40,000 raised will go toward hosting two additional Ukrainian students whose tuition and accommodations will be covered entirely during their time at Bishop’s. “We will do our best to help them feel welcome whether they are here in Canada temporarily or on a more permanent basis,” says Goldbloom. Following Goldbloom’s announcement, Dr. Magdalena Dembinska, professor in the Department of Political Sciences at the Université de Montréal, joined the event via video call to explain what is happening in Russia and Ukraine and how the two countries’ histories are intertwined. This connection, Dembinska says, is part of what informs Russia’s rhetoric to justify the war. Russia’s attacks against Ukraine have resulted in the displacement of a quarter of the country’s population. In response, Canada has announced its plan to accept an unlimited amount of Ukrainian refugees as temporary residents for up to three years. Since the start of the war many world
leaders have been quick to condemn Putin’s violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. However, some wonder why other nations haven’t sent any military support to Ukraine despite Russia’s blatant disregard of the Minsk agreement implemented in 2014 and the United States’s formal declaration of war crimes committed by Russian military troops. Canada’s ambassador for the UN, Bob Rae, joined the conference from his office in New York to answer Goldbloom’s questions. The problem with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the rest of the world’s paralysis towards providing help, Rae explains, is understanding the devastation Russia could potentially inflict on countries who join the fight. “We have to deal with the fact that Russia is a nuclear power,” says Rae, who emphasized the importance of consequence when dealing with a force like Russia. NATO’s refusal to establish a no-fly zone, despite Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s pleas, is due to the power Russia holds over the west and each county’s fear of further escalation. “We are walking a fine line,” says Rae, who explained that the very act of supplying Ukraine with weapons, which more than 25 countries have done, is seen as a provocation by Putin. Sanctions have also been enacted among many countries to directly impact the Russian economy in the hopes of turning Russia’s government and supporters away from a pyrrhic victory. Still, many don’t think it will be enough.
Photo courtesy of Emily Crunican “This could be a very long struggle,” says Rae. Three Ukrainians in the Bishop’s community directly impacted by the war shared with the audience some of the emotions they have been experiencing in the past month. “The Russian government is committing a crime against life,” said exchange student Daria Boros in her speech. Each speaker implored the audience to listen to their stories and help aid their country. The cast of Godspell, who had just finished their musical performance a week prior, performed a final song from their show before the Ukrainians in the audience came on stage for Ukraine’s national anthem. Outside of Centennial Theater, where the event took place, a silent auction of different donated items from organizations and individuals was held to help Bishop’s reach its $40,000 goal. Donations can
Photo courtesy of Sarah Halberstadt also be made through Bishop’s website at https://alumni-forms.ubishops.ca/.
St. Patrick’s Day returns to Reed Street Sydney Wilson - Contributor
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t. Patrick’s Day, for Bishop’s students, is generally a three-day event where students go outside, wear green, drink, and have fun with their friends. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and Bishop’s University’s school closure on March 14, 2020, the last pre-pandemic St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated back in 2019, making this the first St. Patrick’s Day that resembles the party style of years past for the majority of Bishop’s students. Throughout the past three years, the COVID-19 restrictions have hindered celebrations such as St. Patrick’s Day. Last year, police presence increased in Lennoxville surrounding the holiday, issuing fines up to $6,000 to anyone attempting to break COVID-19 protocol. This year, with the Quebec
government’s relaxation of pandemic mandates, students were able to return to the usual festivities expected from a St. Patrick’s celebration at Bishop’s University. Thursday, March 17, was a beautiful sunny day with a high of 17 C, making it one of the warmest days in March so far. Thursday night’s events included prizes at the Golden Lion Pub to whoever had “the best St. Paddy’s outfit” and “Lucky Hour” at the Gait, which was packed with students now that the 50 per cent capacity limit has been lifted, with a line of students waiting to get in. Friday night was Karaoke night at the Lion, which is a popular event for students. Due to previous capacity limits and the requirement for everyone to be sitting at a table, karaoke night had been
canceled for a long time. Students love karaoke night since it’s a great way to end off the week. Saturday was the annual Reed Street party where students spend the day on Reed Street in their St. Patrick’s outfits and the houses along the street play music. Reed Street was much quieter this year than it has been in the past. It was a grey and rainy day, so most people were inside having their own parties. At night, the Gait was packed full of students with DJ Metcalves playing the music. Compared to pre-COVID years, this year’s festivities weren’t as popular or busy. Despite the lifting of pandemic restrictions, being in close proximity with so many people at the Gait or Reed Street is something many have become unused to.
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Bishop’s hosts pan-disciplinary conference on preventing violent extremism Éléonore Banville - Contributor
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ast Friday, Bishop’s University welcomed world-renowned leaders in the field of preventing violent extremism (PVE) for the conference, Preventing Violent Extremism: Using a Pan Disciplinary Approach to Identify the Way Forward, which was held in Hamilton. The conference was a fullday event put together with the help of Dr. Heather Lawford, Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, and Dr. Rebecca Harries. The complex topic of violent extremism and how to prevent it is becoming more relevant within Canada and around the world and, as such, requires a collaborative approach across disciplines. In the morning, attendees heard from experts in the fields of criminology, psychology, and political science. The panels included a diverse array of experts, including researchers and practitioners from around the world. The first panel, “How Theory Informs the Field,” examined theories and contextual factors to consider in countering violent extremism. The second panel, “How the Field Informs Theory,” identified key lessons from those working to prevent
violent extremism and how it can inform our theoretical lenses. The collision of the worlds of research and practice allowed attendees to understand how practice in the field informs research and vice versa. “I really enjoyed this experience which expanded my knowledge on generativity and extremism,” said Camille Voisin, an exchange student in neuroscience who attended the forum. In the afternoon, participants had the honour of being led in an interactive forum theatre workshop with Dr. Rebecca Harries, professor in the department of drama at Bishop’s, and six senior drama students. Forum theater allows the audience to actively intervene in a scene based on situations of oppression and social issues. For the conference, the drama students and Dr. Harries read the personal narratives of four former violent extremists and selected two key scenes to develop scenarios. When they performed the scenes, they invited “spec-actors” to intervene and reflect on different factors at play in the scenes. Many attendees and actors were originally apprehensive over incorporating
From L to R: Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé, Djallil Lounnas, Adib Bencherif, and André Abel Barry at the podium. Photo courtesy of Cat Delaney forum theater into this conference, which dives into heavy and difficult subjects. “There was still the worry of whether or not we would be able to portray the core of their stories,” said Teri Blades, a drama student at BU. However, the overall outlook on the event changed as students engaged in the activity, opening new conversations while being sensitive towards the discussions. “The level of energy, engagement, openness to play and
the exchange of ideas were extraordinary. It would be wrong to let this dialogue end here,” said Harries. In the end, including the interactive forum theater before the conclusion of the conference allowed participants to put what they learned throughout the day to use. “There are so many important topics we have to discuss more together as a collective, and theater is a fantastic avenue for it,” said drama student Ryan Costello.
Open House in-person once again! Emilia Malpica-Iruegas - Contributor
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ast weekend on March 19, Bishop’s University hosted its annual Open House event, welcoming prospective students from all over to visit campus. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the sports plex was filled with visitors interested in the Bishop’s life. This long-expected rainy day welcomed over three hundred guests on campus and a hundred online. Upon arrival, families were asked to sign in and the prospective students
received a Bishop’s University tote bag containing purple merch and a schedule of the events throughout the day. Indeed, the potential future Gaiters, as well as their families, were able to access many different activities ranging from a mock lecture to guided campus tours. While Dewhurst Dining (Dewies) was not available to visitors this year, a snack table was offered with food ranging from chips to Dewies’s famous cookies as well as hot and cold drinks.
Photos courtesy of Emily Crunican A popular activity for families were the guided campus tours given by student ambassadors, who walked the prospective students through the campus, showing the highlights of Bishop’s to give the students a glimpse into what life looks like on campus. Another event that had a great public turnout was the academic fair and meet and greet from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event permitted visitors to speak with professors and students from different
programs. The accessibility of professors is a unique quality of Bishop’s, so getting students to meet their potential future professors allows them to see an example of Bishop’s close-knit community and how the university stands on its promise to not let students be “just a number.” A similar and equally attended event was the student life fair from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event permitted families to talk with student services, different clubs, scholarships, athletics, and residence life representatives. Throughout the day there were also academic division panels for business, education, and arts and sciences. Overall, this very purple day was a grand success thanks to a lot of organization by the recruitment team and volunteers. Through heart and work, many prospective students got to walk the grounds of the university they may later attend, as well as meet some students and teachers. While technology has aided in creating virtual events like open houses when necessary, it’s hard to beat the experience of the in-person event that allows for better connection and interaction between current and prospective students.
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OPINIONS
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The war on people with uteruses Leea Rebeca Ruta - Graphics Editor Trigger warning: mention of r*pe
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n Sept. 1, 2021, the state of Texas announced the harshest abortion ban in many years. Known as TX SB8, or the Texas Heartbeat Act, this law prohibits abortion as soon as a heartbeat is detected, usually at around six weeks of pregnancy. People with active uteruses (PAUs, a term coined by me) usually become aware of their pregnancy at about this same time. Sometimes, an extended amenorrhea* can be wrongly attributed to stress or irregular menses. Other times, the use of birth control or the prolonged use of testosterone by trans men can also extend one’s amenorrhea (though trans men can still get pregnant on testosterone). Since 2019 and 2020, Idaho and Missouri respectively have been restricting abortion. This happened after the U.S. Supreme Court began debating the overturn of Roe v. Wade (1973), the decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The decision is set to be made in June of this year. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, then the abortion bans in Idaho and Missouri would restrict the right to reproductive health for PAUs. In Idaho, this law would allow relatives of the rapist to sue the doctor who performed the abortion for $20,000 in damages, within four years of the abortion. In Missouri, which already offers
limited abortion resources, the ban would prevent PAUs from crossing state lines to get an abortion, as well as potentially denying access to financial assistance or insurance costs. Anyone who offers abortive services across state lines could be sued. More horrifyingly, this ban would deny abortion to PAUs suffering from ectopic pregnancies.** These pregnancies are not viable, and there is almost a 100 per cent risk of death for the pregnant person. This would also ban PAUs from getting the morning-after pill after being sexually assaulted. Brian H. Seitz, the politician serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives who proposed the bill, went as far as saying that a life sentence would not be strict enough of a punishment for those who performed abortions. This man, who claims to be pro-life, insinuates that the death penalty would be more appropriate. It goes without saying that cis white men, who have never had to deal with pregnancy, are once again in charge of making decisions for PAU’s bodies. In 2020, Dave Barnhart, a pastor in Birmingham, Ala., wrote on social media that the “unborn” are a convenient group to advocate for because they do not challenge “your own wealth, power, or privilege, without re-imagining social structures, apologizing, or making reparations to anyone. They are, in short, the perfect people to love if you want to
Graphic courtesy of Leea Rebeca Ruta claim you love Jesus but actually dislike people who breathe.” (thewalrus.ca) He is right. And once the baby is born, there is no consideration for what happens to them post-birth. There is no effort to help the parent and the baby financially. If the baby is unwanted, or the parent dies from giving birth, then there is a high chance for the baby to end up in foster homes, which are often abusive and toxic environments.
Abortion bans have never been about saving an innocent life, but have always been about controlling the bodies of PAUs. *Amenorrhea: the absence of menstruation **Ectopic pregnancy: where the fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube
Why you should take a French class or two Rihannon Day - Senior Copy Editor
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ike many of my peers in the town I grew up in, I chose to take French classes on a whim. We were presented with the choice between Spanish and French as an elective in eighth grade, and I ticked the second box without any forethought into the cultural complexities and intricacies of linguistics. I honestly just wanted my elective before my lunch period instead of after. Now that I think back on it, that is a very small decision that has dictated a large part of my future (although that is a story for another day). Instead, I want to impart some of the passion that these classes gave me, and to maybe convince you to take a French class. Now, I speak of my high school French classes, but I promise you they did not exactly prepare me for life in Quebec. I blatantly ignored the difference between masculine and feminine, never even thought to use the formal “vous” for anyone, and could not wrap my head around pronouncing the French R. But, that is the thing about learning a language; the improvement is evident and undeniable, and while I would love
to personally apologize to anyone I spoke to when I first moved here, it instills great pride in me to have improved so much over the years. And while I still have so much to learn (like please, what is the subjonctif?), and so many more mistakes to make, it is an addicting challenge to undertake with many tangible benefits to come along with it. There is nothing quite like seeing the evidence of your improvement in a language. While I cannot see improvements per se in my politics classes, apart from being more open to arguing with my friends over policies than a few years ago, I can definitely see direct improvements in my French. From having a deer-in-the-headlights reaction to the cashier at Provigo addressing me in rapid-fire French in my first year to being able to navigate basic conversations with a little more confidence is an accomplishment that I wish everyone could experience. Learning a language is, of course, a long road of disappointments and embarrassment; I am sure that all of us French language learners here have dealt with the switch from French to English
by native speakers who hear the English accent at some point. Yet learning a language is also an incredible source of personal pride and accomplishment that leads to substantial benefits later on in life. As one of the two official languages in Canada, having a basic knowledge of French provides additional benefits when looking for jobs or placements after graduation from Bishop’s. And, if we look outside of Canada, having a familiarity with more than one language can help with international travel and with instilling an understanding of cultural sensitivity while also having a global outlook. I do want to mention, as well, the benefit of learning more about the language and culture that surrounds us in Lennoxville. While it may be easy to stay local and be comfortable in the English language, there is a whole world outside begging to be explored. Not only will you get a better understanding of French, but you will get a better understanding of Quebec and the experiences it offers. University gives us the opportunity
to learn more about people who are not local, like international students and those from other provinces, but taking a French class here and there, or asking your francophone friend to explain what that phrase you hear actually means, leads to learning more about the province, area, and municipality you are actually in. What I want to leave you with, then, are the resources I have found that have actually helped me further than just writing out those conjugation squares. Bishop’s itself provides incredibly helpful classes from pronunciation (hello famous French R), to conversational French, to Quebec literature and cinema. There are also incredibly helpful microprogrammes taught by the Université de Sherbrooke in French as a Second Language for those wishing to pursue academics in French (and whose mother tongue is not French), as well as free classes through the Quebec government for immigrants to Canada, and a French/English mentorship program organized by the Townshippers Association right here in Lennoxville. I can hope that you might take this idea and run with it, and maybe take a French class or two!
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The futility of numbered ranking in music and art in general, and why it doesn’t make sense Ulrik Doyon - Contributor
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n late September 2020, Rolling Stone magazine released their revamped and updated list of what they consider to be the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” something the magazine had done previously in 2003 and 2012. While I am no stranger to the list itself, following it religiously as I started getting more interested in music and buying used records and vinyls, I have not really checked out the new version. I will not bother you with all its content, which you can see for yourself if you have a good internet connection. The noticeable changes compared to the previous two editions are the addition of 154 new entries that had been completely absent before and a greater emphasis on contemporary and recent releases, as well as Black and female artists, taking into account the rise of hip hop which surpassed rock as the most popular genre. This is in stark contrast with the lists of 2003 and 2012, which were criticized over the disproportionate weight given to vintage “testosterone-fueled” white male blues-influenced rock musicians in comparison to other styles and acts, being in line with the magazine’s long-standing image of what one could describe as soulless boomer dad rock. Back in 2020, it seems I had other things to do (or maybe less time), and the urge to look at it thoughtfully only came recently when my partner and I had a small argument over the album Fine Line by Harry Styles, which is ranked at #491 on Rolling Stone’s list. I said that placing an album that was released in December 2019, despite having high artistic merit and being very good, in a list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” not even a full year later was very premature and unjustified. Yet on the other hand, she
Graphic courtesy of Leea Rebeca Ruta argued that it is a masterpiece and if it is on the list then there must be a reason. Although I planned on elaborating my personal position over this tiny matter for this opinion piece, I felt it was not really useful for a larger discussion, and there were high chances that some of you would think the same way as my partner, and that is something I cannot change or have a large impact on. However, even if I am hopping on this bandwagon more than a year later (as soon as the updated list was released it did not take long before there were reaction videos on YouTube and for cultural essayists to write what they had to say about it), this anecdote highlights the futility of ranking greatness in the arts through numbered lists as nothing can come out of that – except “[generating] clicks by pissing people off” as said by InsideHook’s senior editor and former music editor of Paste Bonnie Stiernberg. Now, the concept of a list of the greatest [insert any artistic products here] is not in itself a bad thing and it is always interesting to see what is on them. They are available to the masses who, like me ten years ago, may be interested about the subject and eager to discover more yet did
not know much aside from the name. Like I said, the previous Top 500 of 2012, as well as the one by the British magazine NME in 2013, helped me discover new music I would not have found by myself at the time or otherwise since then. However, those numbered lists, based on a countdown of #500 to #1, are inherently flawed for a few reasons. I am not writing against the list by Rolling Stone or NME – their flaws have already been covered extensively – but rather against the whole concept. While they do feature amazing albums, their hierarchical aspect creates a biased and unfair idea over a particular recording, and their own definition of what makes them “great” is variable and differs according to the society and culture one lives in. On what should lie the definition of greatness itself? Posterity, historical significance, popularity, musical virtuosity, quality of songwriting? Everyone has their opinion about it. Methodology is also at fault here. Sheldon Pearce of The New Yorker, who was among the 300 people surveyed when making the updated edition of Rolling Stone’s 500, says that “there is a tendency to prioritize music in some way that feels important or influential in some way, even if those value judgments don’t necessarily say anything about quality or taste.” The name of the list, “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” should be followed by “according to pop Anglo-American standards.” To be fair, it is expected coming from an American magazine and I am not flustered by that, but these lists tend to regroup artists and genres that sometimes simply cannot be evaluated by the same criteria nor on the same level side-by-side. They are a perfect case of comparing apples to oranges and create severe, albeit funny, incongruities.
For example, Rolling Stone’s 2020 list leads us to believe that any jazz album ever recorded in music history aside from John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme (#66) and Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew (#87) and Kind of Blue (#31) are inferior to Drake’s Take Care (#95). Or also, that Blackout by Britney Spears (#441) is superior to Scary Monsters by David Bowie (#443), experimental German group Can’s Ege Bamyasi (#454), and Howlin’ in the Moonlight by the bluesman Howlin’ Wolf (#477). How can they be compared? None of them are similar to each other musically and aesthetically, to the point that placing them in a decreasing order simply does not make any sense at all, yet the “official” aspect suggests otherwise and influences us to think of it that way if you are unaware of the nature of such lists. Numbered rankings will always have their critics, but it does not necessarily mean they should be put under a rug. These lists may be imperfect indicators of success and acclaim, yet if people in the business think such work is worthy of being considered “the greatest” according to their standards, maybe they are onto something. Nonetheless, ranking art’s greatness might be simply impossible, especially numerically. Reference books like 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die and others in that series do it chronologically, which I think serves better this purpose. Even if it is subjective, and what is deemed relevant or important differs from author to author through time, the reader – you and me – may be less tempted to judge. To rank what is best in 500 positions might be futile, but if such rankings make you listen to a record you might have not heard or known otherwise, then all is not lost.
St. Patrick’s Day 2022 at Bishop’s Sydney Wilson - Contributor
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hile Bishop’s University has many big weekends where students celebrate, the one I was looking forward to the most was St Patrick’s Day. During my first year at Bishop’s, students left campus a few days before March 17, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, there were many restrictions which did not allow students to gather in large groups. I was really looking forward to this year because it would be my first proper St. Patrick’s Day at Bishop’s. I was told about previous St. Patrick’s Day weekends at Bishop’s and
what a great time they would be, so I had very high expectations! Since March 17 was the first really nice day so far of the year, I noticed so many people outside enjoying the weather. People were wearing green and celebrating with their friends, while others just wanted to be outside enjoying the sun and getting out of their apartments. Before the weekend came around, a lot of people were unsure if they were going to go out or not, including me. Between midterms and end-of-year deadlines approaching, school was becoming very
stressful. However, getting a chance to take some time to get away from studying and hang out with friends was great, and going out was a lot of fun – especially since this is the last big weekend before exam season begins. In past years, Saturday on Reed Street during St. Patrick’s Day weekend was packed full of people outside having a great time. Unfortunately, this year’s Saturday was grey and dreary, and people decided to stay inside rather than party outside. Therefore, Reed Street was much quieter than in past years. When looking at bigger schools like
Queen’s University, they have hundreds of students outside in one area all celebrating together, and there are times when I wish Bishop’s was more like that. Obviously, this is not feasible, since Bishop’s is a fraction of the size. At the very least, however, the Gait was packed with students both Thursday and Saturday night. This weekend definitely did not disappoint my expectations, and I had a great time. Unfortunately, by the time Sunday arrived I was forced to face the harsh reality that the end of the academic year is fast approaching.
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Women’s hockey defeats Gee-Gees in three game series
Gaiters will face Montréal Carabins in the RSEQ bronze medal series David Rossiter - Sports Editor
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fter a quick first-round sweep of the Carleton Ravens, the Bishop’s Gaiters women’s hockey team moved on to their next challenge. They squared up once again with a team from the nation’s capital, the UO Gee-Gees. The series determined who would get to move on and finish their season in the RSEQ bronze medal final. March 17
Bishop’s hit the road to open the bestof-three series. The opening frame went by with neither team ceding a point. Minutes into the second period, Gaiters defender Noémie Garneau picked up her first goal of the playoffs. Not long after, veteran forward Angélique Pagé found the back of the net and the Gaiters carried the 2-0 lead all the way to intermission. The onslaught continued as Nova Scotia native Neleh Vigneau Sargent got on the board once again in her first playoffs. Maude Pépin added an empty netter and the Gaiters walked away with a 4-0 victory.
First year goalie Aglaé Réné de Cotret shone in net. Her shutout earned her first star of the match. March 19
Back in Lennoxville, high off a dominating victory, Bishop’s had a chance to end the series on home ice. An enthusiastic crowd was in attendance and their support never waivered. However, it was a night to quickly forget for the Gaiters. Not as one-sided as the 0-4 loss might infer, Bishop’s battled hard and actually out shot Ottawa 31-30. The Gee-Gee’s rookie Aurelie Dubuc was unbeatable in goal and shut out the Gaiters. March 21
Game three. The rubber match. Do or die. This was it, the Bishop’s Gaiters could win and keep this incredibly fun first RSEQ season going, or it would all come to an end here. Back in Ottawa, the Gaiters were not without their most dedicated fans. A scoreless first period set up a bigger
Photo courtesy of Emma McGregor second. Jamie Aspropotamitis, a rookie forward, received a pass in the slot and chipped it past the Gee-Gees netminder to open the scoring. Neleh Vigneau Sargent, still on fire, joined the party minutes later. Still in the second period, Vigneau Sargent notched her second goal of the game. 3-1 after 40 minutes, Bishop’s just had to hold on.
That they did, despite a late Ottawa goal. The final score was 3-2 and the series went to Bishop’s. The Gaiters will now face the Univerité de Montréal Carabins in the RSEQ bronze medal series. [Note: the bronze medal series is underway and may be complete during print]
Bishop’s varsity cheerleading stuns in return to action David Rossiter - Sports Editor
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n March 19, 30 minutes east of Montreal in St-Hyacinthe, the Bishop’s Gaiters cheerleading team was finally back in action. After COVID wiped all athletic seasons last school year, this was the first cheer competition for the Gaiters since their inaugural 2019-20 season. Sporting flashy, brand new purple uniforms, the Gaiters hit the floor with confidence. “After 2 years it could’ve been overwhelming to compete,” commented team coach Sève Janelle, “[but] the girls acted professionally and stayed focused on the team and our goals.” Janelle has been the Gaiters’ head coach since only October, which is late. She explained, “The university cheer season usually begins at the end of August.” Her Gaiters competed alongside other RSEQ teams including Montreal,
Sherbrooke, UQaM, and UQTR. Making the most of their long-awaited opportunity, the Gaiters were flawless, flying through the air during their routine and managing to hit zero. “Hitting zero” is possibly one of the most important terms in cheerleading lingo. It also happens to be what the Gaiters achieved on Saturday afternoon. “Hitting zero means that we didn’t have any deductions, so no tumbling falls or stunt falls. It was a first for our team,” said Janelle. “It means a lot because it means the girls came together and relied on their technique and skills instead of letting the stress get the best of them.” The next time the Bishop’s Gaiters will hit the mat to compete and hopefully hit zero is April 3. The Kick’s Cheer Cup, held in Longueuil, will be the final competition for the team this school year.
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Amaiquen Siciliano wins RSEQ Most Valuable Player
Three other Gaiters win major awards among other RSEQ honours for men and women David Rossiter - Sports Editor
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or the second straight season (we’re not counting that year with no basketball), Amaiquen Siciliano was declared the best player in the RSEQ. The senior guard from Buenos Aires is known for her quick hands and her absolutely deadly step back three-pointer. Just under a third of her 289 points this season came from behind the arc. Siciliano starred on a talented squad. A leader, she had the most total minutes on the Gaiters this season with 453. This works out to the Bishop’s sharpshooter averaging an outstanding 35 minutes per game, keeping in mind the games are only 40 minutes long. Her points per game average of 22.2 led the Gaiters as did her 6.5 assists per game. The Gaiters flourished under Siciliano during their slightly shortened season. They went 8-4 in regular season competition, finishing second, before ultimately falling to Laval at home in the RSEQ semifinal. Victoria Gauna, also from Argentina, had an incredible first-year campaign. Her impressive season earned her league Rookie of the Year honours. Gauna almost averaged a double double through the season with 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. The tall forward was the only Bishop’s player other than Jael Kabunda to notch three double double games on the year. The final major award on the women’s side went to junior Jennifer Louis. The third-year guard from Montreal was named the RSEQ defensive player of the year. Jael Kabunda was a monster rebounder for the Gaiters this season. The 2019-20 rookie of the year joined Gauna as a Second Team RSEQ All-Star. Rookie centre Katrina Stoupas was the fifth Gaiter to be honoured. Hailing from Montreal, her two double doubles on the season showed offensive potential to go with her immense defensive talent and helped her make the RSEQ All Rookie team. Men’s Basketball
Connor Kelly from the Gaiters’ men’s basketball team figuratively took home some very commendable hardware from the RSEQ awards. Kelly was presented with the RSEQ’s Leadership and Social Engagement
Photo courtesy of Rachel Bayer award. The senior guard from Brockville, Ont., plays a leadership role on the court for Bishop’s, starting every game this year, but his additional pursuits off the court are what led to his acknowledgement. A sports studies major, Connor Kelly is passionate about sharing the power of sport with the community. In Lennoxville, he volunteers every year with the Bishop’s University Motionball contingent, raising money for and playing sports with local
special needs athletes. In his hometown of Brockville, Kelly does more of the same. His young company, Through the Hoop basketball training, showcases his commitment to giving back to the sport. The two other award winners from the men’s squad were Ibrahim Ngom and Charles Robert. Ngom, a fourth-year point guard was the only RSEQ All-Star for men’s
basketball, being named to the First Team. He led the Gaiters in points per game with 16.2, but led the entire league in assists with 5.2 per match. Charles Robert had a promising rookie season for the Gaiters, culminating in being named to the league’s All-Rookie team. His six foot eight frame added needed height to the Gaiters and he made sure to contribute, finding playing time in every single game.
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Bishop’s has a farm?! Tanya O’Reilly - Contributor
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arch is the national month of agriculture, to honor and celebrate the efforts made by the local agriculture industry. For this reason, let us take a moment to appreciate Bishop’s University’s agricultural efforts by taking a closer look into the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program and the development of their educational farm. SAFS is the perfect program for students interested in discovering the world of ecological agriculture and having a significant impact on the industry through gaining skills to produce ecological food. In addition to offering a minor in SAFS, the department also offers a certification in permaculture design, which involves learning about the life cycles of produce, the consequences of traditional farming and agroecological alternatives from economic, social, and environmental perspectives. Not only is the learning done in the classroom, but students can also engage in handson experience through the Bishop’s Educational Farm. A Bachelor of Arts in SAFS is currently in the works and will soon be offered as a major; keep an eye out! There is also a SAFS club that is open to any students who are interested in engaging with sustainable food systems. They are currently collecting sap from maple trees on Bishop’s campus in order to produce their own maple syrup. Other events included selling germination kits that enabled students to easily grow their
own produce, holding a fermentation workshop on sauerkraut and kombucha and contributing to the restoration of a chicken coop. So, make sure to check their Facebook and Instagram pages for more information on how to participate in similar future projects. The educational farm is an essential part of the SAFS programs. It aims to give experiential learning to find sustainable solutions to certain negative consequences that the traditional techniques of food systems place on the environment. It is located at the far southeast of the campus, which consists of 140 acres of forests and wetlands on the land of the Abenaki people. Another one of the farm’s main goals is to provide a place for the community, such as citizens or farmers, to learn how to incorporate agroecological practices in their own lives with workshops and unique events. The farm project started in 2018 with a task force whose goal was to create a brandnew program that would benefit the local economy and be different from any other program offered nearby. This included the SAFS program and the educational farm. A four-phase development program of the farm is currently underway. The first phase starts with having an ecological growing system. This includes the creation of greenhouses, permaculture gardens, urban gardening techniques, and its own composting stations for their own fertilizer. The second phase consists of expanding the on-field experience and creating the opportunity for students to
Photo courtesy of Jane Morrison join research on land use management systems with nut and fruit orchards. The third phase is focused on integrating grazing pastures of small animals (sheep, goats, rabbits) and vegetation without harming either resource. This involves moving the pasture from area to area with the use of solar-based electric net fencing and constructing portable pasture shelter to easily move the animals from different areas to graze. The final phase goal is allowing community groups to learn and experience the world of sustainable agriculture and enjoy its benefits. This encompasses recreational and learning activities such as walking trails and on-site workshops about the various ecological agriculture techniques and food growing subjects. There will also be a community barn and a 500-metre educational trail to be able to see the various water systems
and types of vegetation along the trail. If the projects mentioned above enticed you, feel free to check out the programs that SAFS has to offer by scanning the QR code below!
Diverting food waste, one meal at a time Ariane Horrall - Contributor
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s March, the national month for agriculture, comes to an end, it is important that we shed light on the deep-rooted problems within our current industrial food system that are having devastating social and environmental impacts. Food waste, for example, is becoming an increasingly problematic issue, especially in North America, contributing to various secondary issues like food insecurity, greenhouse gas emission, and economic loss. According
to the government of Canada, in our country 35.5 million tons (or 58 per cent) of food products get lost or wasted every year. This amount is equivalent to the weight of 95 CN towers! Food waste occurs at almost every step of the food distribution chain, all the way from farm to table. In the field, food can be lost due to labor shortages, crop failure or scheduling issues. In the distribution stage, food loss is due to mismanaged transportation and inventory. In retail stores, waste comes from overstocking, food recalls, or mismanaged rotation and ordering. Finally, in the household, food is lost as a result of overbuying or plate waste. One thing remains clear: everyone has a responsibility in reducing food waste, including farmers, corporations, retailers, and governments, not just consumers. As food waste increases, an opposite issue is also on the rise. Food insecurity is an increasing problem all over the world, as our population grows and economic inequality is greater than ever. Household
food insecurity refers to the inadequate access to sufficient healthy food for all members of a household. This issue is often linked with a household’s financial status, and households with a total income of less than $20,000 annually are much more vulnerable to food insecurity. Food insecurity has shown to be a growing problem, even in Canada, where researchers at the University of Toronto found that an estimated 4.4 million people were living in a food insecure household as of 2017. Working Canadians everywhere are experiencing food insecurity, but Black and Indigenous households experience the highest rates of food insecurity by far. But, how are the issues of food waste and food insecurity related? Although there are many major systemic changes that need to happen to tackle both of these problems, diverting food waste is an innovative solution to alleviating food insecurity. For example, MealCare is a student-led organization that has chapters at different universities across Canada.
This organization partners with university food and dining hall services, as well as local food stakeholders, to donate excess food that would otherwise be thrown out as a way to provide meals to food banks, missions, women’s centers, and homeless shelters in local communities. This way, food waste from businesses and corporations is being diverted to help community members and families in need. Recently, a few students here at Bishop’s have taken the initiative to start a chapter of MealCare in our very own community. Tackling major societal and environmental problems like food waste and food insecurity can often seem impossible challenges, but community-based projects are often a good place to start. If you are a student who is passionate about these issues and wants to make meaningful change here at Bishop’s, please contact ahorrall19@ ubishops.ca, alaberge20@ubishops.ca or bishopsmealcare@gmail.com to join the Bishop’s MealCare team!
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Reverend of St. Mark’s Chapel collects donations for Ukraine Sarah Halberstadt - News Editor
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ishop’s University, in an effort organized by Jesse Dymond, the reverend of St. Mark’s Chapel, is collecting donations of physical supplies to send overseas to Ukraine. Since March 15, Bishop’s security has been using its storage space to collect donations of camping equipment, medical supplies and nonperishable food from the community, which has responded quickly to Dymond’s call for help. On campus organizations such as Champlain Nursing, the campus clinic, and the health and safety office have all made significant donations of medical supplies to Dymond. The men’s rugby team also collected donations during their home game last Saturday. Originally meant to be a small effort, Dymond said his announcement was met with more enthusiasm than he had anticipated. “I think this was the first opportunity that people could do something,” said Dymond, who had to make several trips into Sherbrooke to move items into a new storage space just
two days after announcing he would be collecting supplies. The Security office, though useful in providing an accessible location on campus to leave items, filled up too quickly to accommodate the amount of supplies coming in. Dymond anticipates a large donation of newly bought outdoor equipment from SAIL and pharmaceuticals from Jean Coutu from an anonymous corporate sponsor. Physical goods have become more important than monetary donations to humanitarian aid workers on the ground in Ukraine, as the Russian military has reportedly been targeting Ukraine’s food supply in their attacks. Displaced Ukrainians who have been taken in by others are in desperate need of items such as sleeping bags and food. Once the donation period closes, the supplies are to be sorted and shipped out of Montreal by the shipping company Meest. In support of Ukraine, Meest offers heavily discounted shipping rates for humanitarian items being sent to Ukraine, and the costs for Dymond’s donations
Photo courtesy of Benjamin Tabah have already been covered through funding by the Montreal community. Donations were initially to be accepted until March 31, however, the donation period will end sooner simply due to lack of storage space, the overabundance of donations in a short period of time, and Meest changing their shipping policy. Originally, Meest began shipping humanitarian supplies to Ukraine for free at the start of the war, sending 12,000 kilograms of humanitarian aid per day. However, an overwhelming amount of packages have been sent since their
announcement, causing Meest to begin setting limits to what people could send and charging a discounted fee for those who sent more than two parcels a day to help stem the overflow in donations. Dymond believes the quick response and staggering amount of donations are due to the feelings of helplessness people are experiencing in watching a crisis unfold that they are so far removed from. “Peace and safety is an awfully huge privilege and we have got to do something about it. It’s not for nothing,” said Dymond.
meal will be ready for pick-up. Not only does 12Pay allow you to order ahead, but it is also a great tool to use if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. When creating your profile on 12Pay, the app asks if you have any allergies or if you have any dietary restrictions, and depending on what you input it will clearly let you know if there are any ingredients within menu items that you should stay clear of. Furthermore, there are identifiable markers next to each menu item stating allergens and dietary restrictions. The option to substitute any ingredient for another, and the option to write notes which the Purple Pod can read, are also made available through this app. The Purple Pod, with its late hours, welcomes students who require a late-
night snack (or meal). Strout states that from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Purple Pod receives quite a few visitors, mostly those living on-campus. When Dewies closes at 9 p.m., students living in residence have the option to go to the Purple Pod, where they have credit ($9.50 before tax) in their meal plan that resets every day. According to Strout, around 147 students who visit the Purple Pod every day from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. use their credit. With the introduction of the Loop, the 12Pay app, and the system of credit on one’s meal card, the Purple Pod is turning into one of the most popular and for-the-people dining locations on campus. Transitioning from the large developments, a few rapid-fire questions were asked of Strout:
How well do you know the Purple Pod? Karina Kramer - Contributor
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he newest on-campus dining spot, the Purple Pod, has freshened up the food scene at Bishop’s. Open to the public since the beginning of September 2021, the Purple Pod has been widely welcomed by students, professors, and staff alike, acting as a relaxing campus spot to study, gather with friends, and – of course – have a meal. The Purple Pod has anything one can find in the other campus dining locations; however, it has implemented new strategies and tools that make it stand out and operate in a more efficient and university-friendly manner. Jonathan Strout, lead manager of food operations and manager of health and safety, has been
working with Sodexo at Bishop’s for more than 12 years, making him the perfect person to impart these new developments. Only implemented last month, the Loop acts as the Purple Pod’s feedback tool. By using a QR code found at the Purple Pod, you will be asked three simple questions about your experience and will be given the option to leave a comment. Furthermore, if you would like to personally contact a Purple Pod representative, the Loop allows you to do that. The wait time is short, and these representatives are more than eager to help you out. By taking a minute out of your day to give feedback, Sodexo employees can understand what is working well and what could be improved, allowing for the beloved Purple Pod to slowly improve and transition into an even better dining location. Another development that has been up and running for quite a while now will allow anyone who uses the Purple Pod to save time out of their day. Students, professors, and staff can now download the mobile app called 12Pay, which allows one to skip the line and order their meal ahead. The Purple Pod can get quite packed during mealtimes, with long lines and wait times. 12Pay makes it possible for you to order your meal from the Johnson building, the Quad, the library, the Plex, or wherever you may be. Once it is ordered, all that is required of you is a quick stroll to the Purple Pod where your
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What is the most ordered menu item?
- Burritos (beef or breakfast) - Smoothies
What is Purple Pod’s busiest day?
- Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What is the most fun menu item to prepare in the kitchen?
- Smoothies - Poutine - Honestly anything when Julie, nicknamed Jee (the staff at the Purple Pod call her “Enerjee” as she’s full of energy) is there during her work shift
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Time to Clue in to this eccentric comedy Leo Webster - Junior Copyeditor
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oing to see Clue at Turner Studio Theatre was a ray of sunshine in an otherwise stressful week. I haven’t laughed that hard in months, and the essence of this review is that you should go see the play even if you have a lot going on. The show is running twice more, on Friday, April 1 and Sunday, April 3 and tickets are available online and at the Centennial box office. The show starred Emmanuel Dagenais, Alessia Hatch, Amber Sky, Caleb Labrenz, CJ Brown, Jordan Greene, Jordana Hiess, Suzie Klemmer, Brieuc De Sorgher, Teri Blades, and Chris Katelyn as the eclectic cast of a game of Clue. The play is based on the 1985 film, a mixture of murder mystery and comedy. This adaptation leaned heavily on the comedy, with great results. There was plenty of physical comedy as the actors rushed around the stage pretending to search the mansion, as well as puns and slips of the tongue. Each character was perfectly embodied by their actor, making it easy to keep track of a large cast. The plot was less easy to keep track of, and I can’t say I ever figured it out, but I was so entertained I didn’t care. The stage adaptation kept the original setting of the 1950s and played on fears of blacklisting and the discovery of secrets. Wade Lynch, the director, commented in the program notes, “I like to look at how a play, written at a different time for a different audience, might resonate
with contemporary theatregoers … We realized that the paranoia associated with blacklisting and potential persecution added a satisfying level of gravitas to our characters.” For the most part, the play stayed away from contemporary social issues, but the tense atmosphere of the story was well-received by the audience. The set was intricately designed, with five sets of doors and a trapdoor, taking up most of the space in the theatre, with the seats on three sides. The actors made good use of this space, moving from the back of the set all the way to the edge of the audience. Watching the characters traipse through one door and out another was amusing, although it did highlight the difficulty of representing a large mansion using one set. This was made even more complicated by the ordeal of moving “dead” bodies offstage, a bit of humour that was simultaneously funny and awkward. I was particularly impressed by CJ Brown as Mr. Green, a nervous fellow who was always falling over himself and landing on or under the murder victims. Emmanuel Dagenais had an energetic performance as the butler Wadsworth, and Jordana Hiess was an expressive Mrs. Peacock. The whole cast had excellent comedic timing and a lot of personality. While many people have been eagerly awaiting the reopening of in-person events, there are some of us who have
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Photo courtesy of Gabrielle Liu forgotten that we used to enjoy getting out of the house and going to live shows. Clue was a great reminder that there’s a
lot of talent right here at Bishop’s and that things don’t have to be serious in order to be worthwhile.
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Of princesses Safia Hafid- Opinions Editor Leea Rebeca Ruta - Graphics Editor
There is a princess Atop of the stairs Eyes wide and bright Looking down at the ball below How do you know she is a princess? Her blue silk skirts gleam in the candlelight Down to the glass of her slippers And the lack of announcement - the highest of honours There is a princess Attending the ball Dancing with the prince Until the clock strikes twelve How do you know she is a princess? She twirls at the centre with the prince Whose attention is only on her He who sweeps her away and shows her the star-lit gardens There is a girl Running away Heart heavy, fear twisting in her veins Needing to return to a home that is not a home How do you know she is but a girl? The prince decides to search among all maidens That each should try the forgotten glass slipper Regardless of class, of lineage, of birth There is a young woman A glass slipper on her foot She sees the kind eyes, the smile And takes the offered hand Do you know this young woman? She who married the prince Escaped, found love and hope A servant, a princess – a queen.
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The Gait hosts Wine and Cheese event for accounting society Liz Beaumont - Economics & Business Editor
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n Friday, March 25, the Gait welcomed the Accounting Society for their annual Wine and Cheese event. Such an event invites students to socialize with fellow classmates, professors, and alumni within their business concentration of accounting. Two first-year students, William Beaumont and Matt Abizark, attended the event. The two were extremely thankful for this event as they were able to have one-on-one conversations with professors and accounting professionals.
Beaumont stated that, “it was nice to see everyone dressed up,” as this concept is relatively new to the first-year business student. Beaumont also had the opportunity to talk with two accounting professionals from one of the big four accounting groups, Deloitte. Although the conversation may have been intimidating for the two students, they both agreed that, “once the first few sentences were exchanged, the scariness went away.” Now, because of the Wine and Cheese, Beaumont and Abizark both have created a new network
in the accounting world. The Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS) also hosts an annual Wine and Cheese (renamed the Business Mixer), however having these events for each business concentration, such as accounting, gives students even more opportunities. At this event, accounting students specifically were able to have conversations in a smaller setting and perhaps a more comfortable setting than the annual BUCS event. Wine and Cheeses are so important and sacred at Bishop’s, regardless of
the academic department, because of these conversations and potential career networking opportunities. As first-year students, the eagerness and desire to attend these events may sometimes be overcome by shyness. However, if one attends these events each time they are hosted on campus, it gives one limitless and priceless opportunities. This is exactly what Beaumont and Abizark learned from attending the event. They remarked that they certainly will be attending more Wine and Cheese events in the future.
Student Representative Council elects new Business Senator Liz Beaumont - Economics & Business Editor
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ollowing the election that took place over the course of this week, Nick Veenstra was elected as the incoming SRC Business Senator for the 2022-23 academic year. The Bishop’s University Senate provides students with the opportunity to exercise leadership roles, as well as giving a voice to the student body. The overall role of the Senate is to “govern the academic work and life of the University.” The Senate has a member for each area of study, including business, humanities, social sciences, education, natural sciences, and one for graduate students as well. Together alongside five representatives, the members amplify the voice of the student body and assist the SRC in acting on behalf of these voices and interests. As Business Senator for the upcoming
academic year, Veenstra will represent all of the students enrolled in the Williams School of Business for their academic needs. Going into his fourth year at Bishop’s, he has a great understanding of the business classes and hopes to bring his experience to good use. When asked if anything in particular struck him or motivated him to run as Business Senator, Veenstra replied, “I enjoy trying my best to make things better.” He hopes that his newly elected Senate role will give him this opportunity to “do some good.” Veenstra’s platform closely aligns with different difficulties that he and other business students have endured. First, Veenstra would like to improve the timetable balance for Bishop’s students. When describing his time as a marketing student, he noticed that there were “more
Photo courtesy of Emily Crunican marketing and entrepreneurship offerings in the fall versus the winter semester.” Veenstra noted that “this can be a problem when it comes to planning out courses and finding good electives” to select. Second, Veenstra would like to promote more involvement and inclusion with business-related clubs and groups at
Bishop’s. For example, Veenstra would like to target first-year students to become more involved with Enactus, Bishop’s University Commerce Society, and different case study competitions. Having these students involved at the very beginning of their academic career will ensure maximum success and learning for the remainder of university.
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e acknowledge the Abenaki people and the Wabanaki Confederacy, the traditional stewards and protectors of the territories upon which we are learning. In performing land acknowledgement, we make what was invisible visible, and invite the land, the First Nations people, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into our conversations. This act of naming - of inviting something into language - is an underlying principle of advocacy and lies at the heart of higher education. The etymology of advocacy is ad (to add) + vocare (call or voice): the origin of the word’s meaning is to give voice to something or to call out in order to initiate dialogue. The “ad’ prefix makes explicit the importance of multiple voices - and by extension multiple perspectives. In this sense, advocacy compels us to acknowledge a diversity of thoughts and opinions as a starting point rather than as an ideal outcome. In institutions of higher learning, we have a responsibility to honour spaces for emerging and established voices to engage in productive, respectful, and sometimes even uncomfortable conversations where individuals are safe to speak truth to power, explore and challenge dominant ideologies, and call out injustices and inequalities in order to imagine new ways of existing.” —Dr. Jessica Riddell