The Campus - September 26th, 2022

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Atlantic Canada repares for Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona is set to hit Canada’s east coast as a Category Four storm early Saturday morning. Nova Scotia and P.E.I. residents have been encouraged by Environment Canada to prepare emergency kits, as the weather service is predicting flooding, prolonged power outages, and structural damage to buildings. Residents have been instructed to prepare enough food and water to last 72 hours, charge their electronics, and bring all patio furniture inside their homes.

Meteorologists are predicting that Hurricane Fiona could be Atlantic Canada’s strongest-ever storm – the storm is predicted to hit the coast at 935 millibars, setting a new record in Canada. Hurricane force-winds currently extend approximately 70 miles in both directions from the centre of the storm; it is predicted that Nova Scotia, P.E.I., and coastal Newfoundland will experience 6-10 inches of rain, resulting in flash floods in some areas. Eastern Gulf of St. Lawrence is expecting to see waves of up to 39 feet high, and significant erosion is expected to occur along the coast of P.E.I. Bob Robichaud, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, cautioned in a briefing on Thursday that Fiona is an “extremely strong and dangerous” storm.

Fiona is travelling towards Cape Breton at a wind speed of 215 km/h. A hurricane watch has been issued for most of Atlantic Canada, with an additional tropical storm watch having been issued for Southern Quebec and inland

Newfoundland. It has been more than 50 years since a storm of similar proportion hit Canada’s coasts.

The storm has already devastated coastal regions in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, having landed late Monday in the region. Five people are dead and more wounded across Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Guadalupe. Puerto Rico experienced more than two feet of rain and winds of approximately 160km/h, leaving much of the island without power. More than 1 million people in the Dominican Republic and half a million in Puerto Rico are without access to running water as a result of the damage. More than 600 homes were destroyed in the Dominican Republic, and more than 800 people in Puerto Rico have been moved into shelters.

The storm landed in the Caribbean as a Category One hurricane and has increased in power as it travelled up the coast. Erika Fleck, Assistant Chief of Emergency Management for Halifax Fire and Emergency, said in an interview with CBC News that Halifax Fire is preparing for a “major event,” and that flooding and road blockages are likely. “The biggest thing is for people to stay inside and stay safe,” she said. “If they do have to evacuate, they call 911 and we will evacuate them immediately. We will have emergency shelters open in advance of the storm.”

BU Farmers’ market is a success

Bishop University’s new farmers’ market has been a huge success so far.

Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 28, Les Hôtes Épinettes sets up in the white gazebo in the Quad, and students and faculty alike come to collect their pre-selected five or ten items of produce, or to peruse the selection that week. The pre-selected items are CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) baskets, which were available through a sign-up email sent this August. The options provided were nine baskets (for those on campus on Sept. 2) or seven baskets (for those on campus on Sept. 9), and students received 15 per cent off on either choice.

Every Sunday night, those with baskets receive an email asking them to pick from a variety of produce so it is ready for them on Friday. So far, lettuce and tomatoes (large or cherry) have been required selections, and the other options include garlic, celery, ground cherries, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, squash, kale, cantaloup melon, onion, green onion, eggplant, and cilantro. They also

have extra products, including zucchini relish, tomato sauce, arugula pesto, garlic flower pesto, black currant or red currant jelly, and maple syrup.

Another popular option is a carton of a dozen farm fresh brown eggs, available on a first-come, first-serve capacity. Brought about by graduate Jaiden Stockill’s research, the Sustainable Development Office and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) department have partnered with Camille, owner of a local family farm Les Hôtes Épinettes, to provide a symbiotic relationship between farmer and student. They are a certified organic farm that specializes mainly in produce. They are members of la CAPÉ (la coopérative pour l’agriculture de proximité écologique) and Family Farmers Quebec. On Sept. 9, I passed by the market around the time it started and a line had already formed. The gazebo had been decorated with little purple streamers.

The market and CSA baskets are one of the many recent additions to Bishop’s

campus intended to make the university a more eco-friendly school. Sustainable Transportation Week, organized by the Sustainable Development Office, has just concluded, having encouraged carpooling, bussing, and walking to campus, and having organised presentations from local environmental organisations on the importance of environmental conservation.

This is a very exciting addition to Bishop’s campus life, and with the lowering of COVID guidelines and the reemergence of community spirit, it is hopefully something that will continue and grow. One tip to keep in mind before lining up, make sure to bring your own bag!

For more information, visit https:// www.ubishops.ca/wp-content/uploads/ CSAFlyer_2022.pdf for information on how the CSA Baskets work and http:// www.leshotesepinettes.ca/ for more information on the farm.

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Queen Elizabeth’s legacy lives on

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Queen of England and Canada’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Sept. 8 after a 70-year reign. Born in 1926, she ascended to the throne in 1952, and spent her reign promoting diplomacy and dialogue through her many visits to countries around the world and communities within the Commonwealth. Elizabeth II came to power at a time when many former British colonies were seeking independence, and since then, the Queen has had a major role in helping Britain find its place in the world.

As a constitutional monarch, Elizabeth II had no political power and was not directly involved in Parliamentary politics. Her role was to represent Britain as a figurehead and create cultural unity, and many remember her as a pillar of stability during rapidly changing times. The Queen considered it her duty to serve the British people, as she announced in a speech in South Africa shortly after being crowned.

However, for many residents of former British colonies, the monarchy is a symbol of oppression. Barbados removed the Queen as head of state in 2021, and several countries, including Belize, Jamaica, and Granada have expressed the desire to leave the Commonwealth. Jamaica is one of several former British colonies seeking reparations for Britain’s involvement in the slave trade.

Within the UK, British taxpayers have expressed anger at funding the upkeep of the many properties owned by the monarchy and the elaborate weddings

typical of the royal household. Even during the funeral, some questioned the need for such ostentation when many British citizens are in need.

These mixed feelings extend to Canada, with some questioning the necessity of the monarchy, while others appreciate the queen’s involvement in Canadian life. A survey conducted in April by the Angus Reid Institute showed that 51 per cent of Canadians support abolishing the monarchy, while 24 per cent are unsure. It also showed that while 63 per cent of Canadians viewed Elizabeth II in a positive light, only 29 per cent approve of Charles III (Prince Charles at the time of the survey). The Queen’s popularity cannot be denied, but without her presence, the monarchy may have difficulty keeping hold over Canada.

The Queen visited Canada 22 times during her reign, more times than she visited any other Commonwealth country, going to every province and territory. She oversaw Canada’s centennial in 1967 and the signing of the Constitution in 1982. During one of her visits, the Queen said: “My admiration and affection for Canada, and Canadians everywhere is, and will always remain, clear, strong, and sure.”

The current government appears to have no desire to end their relationship with the monarchy, since Charles III has already been declared head of state, with an updated biography on the Government of Canada website reflecting this information. Justin Trudeau said in an address to the House of Commons, “The Queen meant

so much to so many of us, and she exuded a humility and compassion that provided comfort to all.” Trudeau declared a mourning period from the Queen’s death until her funeral on Sept. 19, which was made a federal holiday.

Sustainable Transportation Week at Bishop’s

Sustainable Transportation Week, held from Sept. 18-23 this year, is an opportunity for all students to be aware of how their modes of transportation affect the world around them. There were multiple events students were encouraged to participate in and conversations to join to learn more about the cause. There was a bike repair service offered for free to all students with bikes on campus. Events like these offered support to students during the week when there was a no-car challenge.

This challenge was for all students, faculty, and anyone else interested in participating involving avoiding the use of cars for the entire week. Bishop’s offered free bus passes for the week so students would be able to commute in a more eco-friendly way. Coffee was served to all students commuting to campus in an eco-friendly way in the Quad from

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. After coffee, the event planners organized a variety of environmentally engaging activities. On Tuesday when students were encouraged to bike to school, a mechanic was available in the Quad to perform minor repairs on students’ bikes.

On Wednesday the 21, students were encouraged to come to campus via carpool or electric car. After, the Conseil Regional de l’Environnement de L’Estrie hosted a Lunch-n-Learn in the Centennial Lobby, in which lecturers provided information about sustainable transportation to participants. That same day, the event planners organized a tree planting ceremony behind Paterson to celebrate National Tree Day.

Another highlight of the week was the opportunity to win prizes. For every event a student participated in, their name was entered into a drawing to win one of

two prizes: the first was a $50 gift card to Limocar, the bus service that goes between Sherbrooke and Montreal; the second was a prepaid STS local bus pass for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Sustainable Transportation Week goes hand-in-hand with the farmers’ market that takes place every Friday in the Quad. The BU Environmental Club supports many events like this throughout the academic year to encourage everyone to be more environmentally conscious and eco-friendly. From tree planting to the community fridge, the BU Environmental Club has an influence on all parts of the campus community. They are currently recruiting for multiple positions, including co-leads. Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to send an email to dstorey20@ubishops.ca or mbissonnette20@ubishops.ca.

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Bishop’s revival OPINIONS

“As you know, classes will resume on Wednesday, with most classes being delivered remotely.”

“COVID-19 is once again present in our community.”

For two years, Bishop’s students have received these messages throughout their scholastic year. However, this year calls for change. For most Bishop’s students, this semester is the first where they can truly participate in the BU experience that alumni enthusiastically describe – one without masks, restrictions, or risks of cancellation due to sudden changes in the health situation of the province.

O-Week set the tone for this school year with a week full of on-campus parties, free of public health measures. Closely followed by homecoming weekend, students’ social life will be far from boring. This year’s homecoming celebration is set out to be memorable with a guest speaker, a tailgate before the homecoming football game, and parties all weekend long inviting students and alumni to unite and celebrate around Lennoxville. Few students would want to miss it after being deprived of celebrations for two years.

Shortly after, the annual “Halloween at the Gait” will take place and is sure to satisfy all party and disguise-lovers. A weekend of frights, concerts, and parties unite as a must-attend experience, at least once, while studying at Bishop’s. Not only are Bishop’s parties

making a comeback, but on-campus activities are as well. Between the Sustainable Transportation Week initiatives, workshops and conferences, wine and cheese networking events, and free hot chocolate in the Quad, there is a myriad of social events for students to participate in. In addition, activities can now be conducted in-person instead of remotely, which offers opportunities to meet new people and engage in new occupations.

Outside of parties, the school has a great deal of varied events in order to appeal to a wide scope of students. For more political events, Truth and Reconciliation Day as well as other marches offering support for different causes are also back at Bishop’s. Advertising and informational efforts thus far have been made in the Library Learning Commons to attract new participants this year. Moreover, all sports and arts lovers can find something to enjoy, since all sports games, concerts, and art exhibitions are open to all students without participant quantity restrictions.

For more information on events, The Campus and the school email provide announcements for concerts and art exhibitions. Bishop’s 2022 revival can only be viewed as a breath of fresh air for new and returning students after a twoyear freeze in the community’s social life. With the return of celebrations, initiatives and workshops, sports games, concerts, and even more, it is almost impossible for students to miss out on the true university

Colin Ahern, Opinions Editor » thecampus.opinions@gmail.com

Student leadership and life lessons

One of my most controversial takes on my time in university is that the most important part of my learning has consistently happened outside the classroom, and that almost all of it is selftaught. In classes I’ve learned to barely reach a minimum word count, remember information just until the test and then forget it all, hand in assignments at 11:59 p.m., and participate enough to get my grade for the day before checking out. All my most meaningful learning was done in my extracurricular activities. While I do maintain that I’ve been involved for the sake of the work itself or my own selfimprovement, there is always the thought in the back of my mind that is what makes me employable. Importantly, it is the skills I’ve learned through my leadership positions that I expect to be most useful to me in my time beyond our purple bubble.

I became involved in student leadership in my first year, starting by becoming the president of the Debate Society, and attending the Leadership

Retreat where I developed exponentially over one weekend. Since then, I’ve been involved in a myriad of roles at Bishop’s, including two years as co-chair of the Joint Senate and Board Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, two years on the SRC as the Equity Representative and then Vice President Academic Affairs, and most recently, I’ve joined the 3M National Student Fellowship recognizing student leadership and innovation. In each of these roles, I had a steep learning curve, working with larger and more diverse teams, tackling more complex and impactful issues, and trying to balance it all with my academics.

One of the strangest lessons I’ve had to learn is how to learn a lesson at all. It is so easy to close myself off to the experience, brush it off me and move on to the next problem, but that doesn’t make a good leader. I would continue to make the same mistakes, never improving. In order to truly learn from my experiences and grow, I engage in critical reflections. I

write: dissecting the situation, what I did, what I didn’t do, what caused friction, how I felt, what I want to do better, and what impacted me the most. Being constantly engaged in the process of reflection has allowed me to extract lessons from my experiences, then apply them to my leadership and my life.

More than any lesson, I have learned the importance of community. Leadership involves making difficult decisions, overcoming challenges, managing conflict, and supporting others. The more important the work feels, the easier it is to burn out. Having a community of peers with whom you can share your experiences, engage in critical discussion, and commiserate when necessary, can make a world of difference.

When I started working in EDI, I felt overwhelmed with the complexity of the problem – I can’t solve racism. How can I be expected to tackle any one part of it without feeling that I’m ignoring every other part of the problem? I met with students involved in EDI advocacy and

activism from the Maple League schools, and we were able to support one another not only to feel more comfortable with the work we did but to have more success as we recounted our experiences and what worked for us.

Engaging in leadership and critical reflection on the experiences therein have been far more important for my development at university than any class could be.

experience free of COVID.

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OPINIONS

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A desire for chess

Colin Ahern - Opinions Editor

I believe that Bishop’s should start a chess club. As it stands, in order to meet new people playing chess at the university, the best way to do so would be through the Games Club. While this is a good way to start playing games of chess, it is difficult to grow in aptitude and competence with this format. The Games Club serves as a good entry point for people who have little to no experience in chess and are interested in playing a few matches for the novelty of the game.

Unfortunately, having no clear direction with chess within the club makes it difficult for players to improve. The main reason for this is the complexity and depth of chess. Beyond simply understanding the mechanics of the game, there is a great deal of understanding to be obtained about openings, tactics, and general strategies in chess. These three major elements contribute to an opportunity for stylistic play, in-depth study, and long-term improvement.

By introducing a club specifically dedicated to chess, students who are interested in improving at chess would have a staging ground to play with like-minded people and learn details of the game with one another. Having a focused place for learning chess allows people to learn together and grow at a similar rate. By tying chess in with the board game club, players would improve very gradually as they would slowly meander towards an optimized playstyle through unguided practice. This method is very inefficient for skill improvement as it is effectively a “guess and check” with unreliable results. Having group lessons or group practice would create a more focused form of practice while creating a source of community.

An official chess club would also be able to hold chess tournaments. This would create a service that generates its own demand. In wanting to improve and win at tournaments, students would be more inclined to attend meetings and

lessons. This is also a relatively simple and consistent event to run that would draw in students in the chess community as well as new students who have a history with chess. This sort of event is far more difficult to implement in the Games Club as that club oversees a greater scope of variety in games. As a result, it does not make sense for the Games Club to host consistent tournaments.

Due to the nature of chess and the focus it demands in order to yield great results, a new club should be formed for chess players in Bishop’s. The formation of this club would be an excellent opportunity for building a new community of chess players from the Games Club. These elements would also be greatly complimented by the ease to run events for such a club. A greater quantity of clubs on in-depth hobbies would greatly enrich the community on campus.

Looking at as a student athlete

Connor Kay - Staff Writer

As the seasons change and school begins, the classic balancing act of scholastic and extracurricular activities returns to plague the lives of students. With both varsity and intramural sports beginning at Bishop’s University this fall, I took the time to chat with a student-athlete on the topic of what it’s like to be both a student and a participant of a competitive sports team.

Tiana Irvin of the women’s rugby team, when asked about her experience in the sport, commented that “one of the biggest values of the rugby team is the family-oriented idea, we’re all there for each other when we most need it, on and off the field.” Having this immediate family/friend group draws on the benefit of meeting people who you wouldn’t normally be acquainted with, since people from all walks of life come together in association with a sport

and Bishop’s University itself. Though the family-oriented feeling is welcoming and tempting for newcomers to the university, the importance of this support system cannot be overstated. Regardless of being on or off the field, the tight-knit nature of these team dynamics is invaluable.

Irwin also said, “Don’t get me wrong, being a part of the team is amazing, but it also takes a lot of hard work and dedication to practice rugby and responsibly manage your schedule as a student.” Through the lens of a newcomer to Bishop’s University, this could potentially provide life lessons to new students by teaching first years to adapt and balance academics with non-academic activities. These skills very clearly translate well beyond the scholastic setting and will be precious when balancing work, family, and hobbies. Having a healthy relationship between schoolwork and varsity-level

sports may be easier said than done, but could prove to be worth the effort given the reward of playing a sport you admire while in pursuit of a degree.

“The pros of having a dedicated team more than outweigh the cons that can be solved through responsible time management,” shared Irvin.

Overall, the conversation with Irvin about being a student athlete proved insightful. If there’s one major takeaway from this conversation for first-year students, it’s that university is the perfect time to take extracurricular activities. It will enrich the individual’s university experience, build a strong support network, and teach valuable lessons about time management.

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Gaiters lacrosse wins four straight games

After an undefeated regular season last year, the Bishop’s Gaiters lacrosse team fell short at the Baggataway Cup national championship tournament. This year they expect to once again be a contender and compete against any team. So far, in early September, they have done just that.

Sept. 10 @ Nipissing

For their first game of the season, the Gaiters went on a long road trip all the way to North Bay, Ontario to play against Nipissing University. The Gaiters did not play Nipissing last year and before that, had not beaten them since 2017.

There was great goaltending throughout the game from Sebastien Elie while the defence took some pressure off the Bishop’s offence. Captain and senior forward Jake Gasperetti led the Gaiters with four goals, while Tony Tremblay, David Rossiter, and rookie Logan Forkey each scored two. Bishop’s went on to win 11-4.

Sept. 11 @ Carleton

The next day the Gaiters travelled to Ottawa for the second leg of their weekend road trip. They faced off against Carleton University, a team the Gaiters have not lost to since 2010.

Expectations were high for another easy win, but the Carleton Ravens were not going to roll over without a fight. Lots of penalties and sloppy play in the second half helped Carleton battle back from a 7-2 deficit to within a one-goal difference with a minute left to play.

A rush down the field looked like it might send the game to overtime, but Sebastien Elie made a heroic split save to keep the 7-6 victory. David Rossiter and Hank Wulder each scored twice for Bishop’s in a relative off night for the Gaiters.

Sept. 17 vs Ottawa

The long-awaited home opener was a joyous affair for the Gaiters. Taking on the Ottawa GeeGee’s on Coulter Field Saturday night, a huge crowd gathered in the stands.

Sporting purple as well as random, interesting costumes, Bishop’s supporters heckled the opposing team, all in good fun.

After a great first quarter that ended 5-0, Bishop’s was full steam ahead. Hank Wulder led the Gaiters with a hat trick, while on the back end, Sebastien Elie and Connor Bagnell put up great goaltending performances. Ottawa could not get anything going and eventually lost 11-3.

Sept. 18 vs Queen’s

Next up were the Queen’s University Gaels. A rainy day in Lennoxville was the stage for the Gaiters’ toughest challenge of the year. Queen’s jumped out to a one-goal lead early but after Bishop’s recovered, the Gaels would not lead again.

The game was always close, within a couple of goals. 2021 All-Canadians Gasperetti and Wulder each had monster games for Bishop’s, with four goals each. Bishop’s wound up topping Queen’s 10-7 for their fourth win of the year.

Men’s rugby begins their season with two wins

Sept. 11 vs Concordia

The Bishop’s men’s rugby team took to Coulter Field for their highly anticipated home opener against the Stingers. The stadium was packed on Sunday afternoon as Captain, Jack Shaw, helped the Gaiters take the lead by scoring a try in the first minute of the game.

Sophomore, Marshall Mather, scored the second try towards the end of the first half, giving the Gaiters a significant lead. Early in the second half of the game, Jack Shaw impressed the excited crowd by scoring another try.

Rookie Owen McDonnell was a significant help in leading the Gaiters throughout the game. To wrap it all up, Finley Macdonald scored a try for a victorious 33-17 win.

Sept. 16 @ Sherbrooke

The team then travelled the short distance to play against the local Université de Sherbrooke team.

The Gaiters had an outstanding game with seven players scoring a try. Kyle Corrigan was on fire, scoring three tries while Axel Montogomery got five conversion kicks and a penalty kick.

The Gaiters happily walked away with a terrific 63-7 win and are now preparing for their next away game against the University of Ottawa on Sept. 24.

After that, they will be kicking off Bishop’s homecoming weekend by hosting the École de Technologie Supérieure on Sept. 30 on Coulter Field at 8 p.m.

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Women’s rugby looking to bounce back

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Sept. 11 vs Concordia

The Bishop’s women’s rugby team hosted the Concordia Stingers shortly before the men’s team did for their own home opener game.

The Gaiters knew Concordia would be a tough team to beat, as they have yet to win a game against them.

With tries scored by junior Erin Epp and senior Katie Locke, who was also awarded the game MVP, the team sadly fell short 28-10.

Sept. 16 @ Sherbrooke

The women then faced off against the Sherbrooke Vert-et-

Or, determined to put their best foot forward.

After the first half of the game, the Gaiters were trailing 17-7 but came back stronger in the second half to lead the game 19-17.

Zenith Leroux, Melody Leggett, and Maya Gordon scored tries, while Michelle St. Laurent kicked two successful conversions.

Unfortunately, Sherbrooke converted a penalty and scored a try towards the end of the game, resulting in a disappointing 25-19 loss for the Gaiters.

Just like the men’s team, the women will be travelling to the

nation’s capital on Sept. 24 to play the Ottawa Gee-Gee’s.

To end the month of September, the Gaiters will be hosting Université Laval at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30, so be sure to come and show your support for this hard-working team!

Women’s soccer faces some tough teams

Isabella Halliday - Sports Editor

Sept. 9 @ Université Laval

Our Bishop’s women’s soccer team travelled to Québec City to play Université Laval for their fourth game of the season. The last time these two teams played against each other was in October of 2021.

The team knew Laval would be a hard team to beat, as they have yet to win a game against them.

Although junior Ashley Pitcher had excep tional goalkeeping in the second half of the game, the Gaiters could not find the back of the net and travelled back to Lennox ville with a 3-0 loss.

Sept. 16 vs Université de Montréal

The following Friday, the soccer team welcomed Université de Montréal to Coulter Field for a competitive game

against their rivals. Although the Gaiters had lots of shots on net, a penalty kick from the Carabins kept Université de Montréal in the lead and led to a 2-0 win over Bishop’s.

Freshman de fender Marijke Meinderts ma took home MVP of the game, and the Gaiters will be back in Montréal on Oct. 14 for another match up against the Carabins.

Sept. 18 @ Université de Sherbrooke

The women’s soccer team then visited the local Université de Sherbrooke Vert-et-Or team, who they have con sistently won against since the 2019 season.

Trailing 1-0 after halftime, senior Grace Kunz got past the Sher brooke goalkeeper to tie the game up in the second half. Both teams walked away with a 1-1 tie.

Sept. 23 vs Université du Québec à Montréal

The soccer team hosted Université du Québec à Montréal on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m., looking to get their first win of the season.

Bishop’s scored early in the game, but a goal from UQAM in the 89th minute led to another 1-1 draw.

Gaiters’ football falls short to St.Fx

Sept. 17 vs St. FX

The Gaiters men’s football team was energized and ready to go for their home opener game on Coulter Field in the third week of September. They hosted the X-Men who have yet to lose a game this season. The Gaiters were determined to bring St. FX’s winning streak to an end. With a rocky first half of the game, Bishop’s trailing 19-1, they came out in the second half determined to put some points on the scoreboard.

The stands were packed to the brim as freshman Cedric Maurice helped the team make a small

comeback in the fourth quarter. The quarterback, Mason Mc Griskin, threw a beautiful pass to receiver Oliver Burnett to put the score at 21-14.

Unfortunately, their momentum started a little too late in the game, and the Gaiters fell short to St. FX 21-16.

The team will be hitting the road again on Sept. 24 to go headto-head against the St. Mary’s Huskies at 3 p.m. local time.

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Voting on October 3rd

Christina Lépine- Features Editor

On Oct. 3 the Quebec provincial elections are taking place, where the new government will be elected.

On this day, Quebec citizens will have from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote while the polling stations are open. It is also possible to vote at advance polls, on Sept. 25 or 26, between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., in your personal electoral district. Another option is on campus in Centennial Lobby, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 23, 27, 28, and 29, for voting for the Member of the National Assembly in students’ respective electoral districts. This year, five out of the 27 political parties in Quebec are the biggest competitors: Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), currently in power, Parti Libéral du Québec, Québec Solidaire, Parti Québécois, and Parti Conservateur du Québec.

Why vote?

When asked about voting in the 2022 provincial general election, international studies student Laurie Benoit answered “Yes, for sure I will vote!” She mentioned that what influences her to go vote is that “the person in power will have impacts on many aspects of our lives. Being in international studies or political studies, I see the effects of not having a democracy in other states and how important it is to vote to exercise our right to democracy.” Business student Corinne Dumas also mentions she will go vote, as “it is part of my citizen duty to go vote. I am so happy and lucky to be born in a democratic country and province where everyone 18 years old and over is allowed to have a voice and have a little impact on our province’s future.” When asked about

the way she chooses who to vote for, she answered: “An important aspect that influences my vote is if I feel the campaign pledges are authentic, honest, accountable, and act with integrity.”

How do provincial general elections work?

Every four years, provincial general elections are held on the first Monday of October. They determine which political party will be in power for the next four years. The province is divided into 125 electoral districts, with approximately the same number of electors. The number of electoral districts represents the number of seats in the National Assembly, the governing body of Quebec. Each of these districts elects a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). The political party with the largest number of elected MNAs forms the government. A majority government is formed when more than half of the 125 seats in the National Assembly are obtained by one political party. A minority government is when the political party with the most MNAs out of all the parties wins less than half of the 125 seats.

A brief overview of the campaign pledges

Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ)

The CAQ pledges, in part, to lower taxes and provide more workers with vocational training in order to better the economy. They plan to build a new high school in Sherbrooke and renovate 600 schools in poor condition. They pledge to improve home care and services, offer more options for daycare, and invest $50 million in sustainable agriculture.

Québec Solidaire

Québec Solidaire promises to

remove school fees for public schools, from elementary school through high school. They plan to block any pipeline projects, apply Bill 101, which mandates the availability of services in French, to all businesses with more than 10 employees, reduce public transport prices by 50 per cent, and make contraception products free as well as remove the tax on menstrual hygiene products.

Parti Libéral du Québec (PLQ)

The PLQ pledges to renovate and build new schools, reduce taxes, and remove the tax on menstrual hygiene products. They also undertake to review Bill 96 to offer the possibility to study in English at the collegiate level, encourage public transportation, and increase the number of medical clinics.

Parti Québécois

The Parti Québécois undertakes to increase the minimum wage to $18, to renovate schools, and to offer access to complete public transportation at the cost of $1 per day. They pledge to offer better home care and services, and hire more police forces to control and eliminate firearms violence.

Parti Conservateur du Québec

The Parti Conservateur du Québec pledges to remove the tax on gas, convert public transportation to electric vehicles, offer a mandatory French course for immigrants lacking competence in French, offer free public transportation, and create a public sex offender registry.

Sustainable Development at Bishop’s

Ariane Horrall - Contributor

Do you walk, bike, bus, or carpool to school? You may not think about it, but those are all forms of sustainable transportation!

The week of Sept. 19, Bishop’s University’s Sustainable Development Office hosted Sustainable Transportation Week, a week full of events, conferences, and prizes, all in the spirit of encouraging sustainable transportation. One of the ways this was done was by free coffee given out in the morning to those arriving by foot on Monday, bikers on Tuesday, electric car drivers and carpoolers on Wednesday, and those taking the bus on Thursday.

On Tuesday Sept. 20, under the gazebo, Bishop’s received Michael from VÉLOBAHN, who ran a bike mechanic service, where students and staff came to drop off their bikes for a tune-up, repairs, a quick tire pump, and even part replacement!

On Wednesday Sept. 21 during lunchtime, the Conseil Régional de l’Environnement de l’Estrie hosted a very

informative conference about sustainable transportation, where students, staff, and hosts discussed the impacts our transportation habits have on climate change, how to modify these habits, and the ways cities can play a role in changing the way we all get around. Wednesday also happened to be National Tree Day, and to celebrate, the Sustainable Development Office in collaboration with Bishop’s Environmental Club planted five trees behind Patterson Residence, along with students and staff who joined the event.

On Friday Sept. 23, the Sustainable Transportation Fair was scheduled during the regular Friday farmers’ market under the gazebo for participants to have the opportunity to test out some electric bikes, as well as watch a demonstration of electric cars.

The theme of the week was timed perfectly, with Friday afternoon also being the Fridays for the Future Climate March

for Social and Climate Justice capping off the end of the week. Students and staff from Bishop’s community joined the crowd of protesters in the strike for climate action, held in Parc Jacques Cartier in downtown Sherbrooke. Throughout the week, students participating in the different events got to enter a draw to win either a free STS bus pass for the academic school year or a $50 Limocar gift card, a bus line traveling between Sherbrooke and Montreal. The lucky winners will be announced the week of Sept. 26!

Despite the rainy weather, Sustainable Transportation Week was a success, with many participants enjoying the events and educating themselves on how to reduce their carbon footprint, starting with how we get to campus.

Photo Courtesy by Ariane Horrall

Christina Lépine, Features Editor

Non-violent communication workshop building foundation for change

In Jurassic Park (1993), scientists complete dinosaur genomes using DNA segments from other animals. Then, chaos breaks loose when dealing with the repercussions of dinosaurs coming to life.

This is how Amy Abe, special advisor for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at Bishop’s, characterizes how we navigate and interpret conflict when there is missing information, resulting in broken relationships and metaphorical human-eating dinosaurs. On Friday, Sept. 16, Abe hosted two workshop sessions on nonviolent communication (NVC), a communication method that remedies this problem, that can be used when encountering non-physical or passive violence: emotional, mental, spiritual, etc.

Abe breaks down the basics at the start of the workshop. She explains that in conflict, information first enters our “reptilian brain”, responsible for instinct and biases. Then, our limbic system takes this information and forms emotional reactions. Finally, our emotions are interpreted in the prefrontal cortex, responsible for critical thinking, sensemaking, and rational thought– the brain that makes us human.

The problem is, she explains, by the time information has entered the sense-making area of our brain, we begin interpreting behavior and revert to

using what are known as “obstructions”. These five obstructions are judgement, punishment, comparison, defense or denial, and demands – all barriers to engaging conflict and mobilizing emotions. NVC is about interrupting this sense-making process through four steps: express a feeling, articulate the behavior that evoked it, state a need, and make a request.

She hands out a worksheet with various statements including “You don’t give me as many opportunities to manage projects,” and “You’re making me feel guilty.” Gathered around a round table, participants discuss the obstructions they see. There’s often multiple: “You haven’t achieved as much as him at this point in your career” is a comparison layered with judgement, along with an implied demand, participants and Abe noticed. Abe also points out that in Anglo-Canadian culture, especially in the workplace, we often formulate demands as a suggestion. “Maybe you should look over that again,” one participant offers as an example.

Then, she leads participants through an exercise studying the first of the four steps in NVC: expressing a feeling. The key is that it cannot be attached to the behavior of the other person. Abe reads an “I feel _____” statement, then asks participants to move across the room based on their opinion of whether the

word is a true emotion or a judgement. “EDI is a transformative type of learning,” Abe later says, explaining why she chose to use interactive exercises. “We have to move, laugh, and be uncomfortable” to learn EDI, as opposed to talking in “information dumps.”

One of the statements in this exercise is “I feel disrespected.” Everyone spreads across the room, but most stand on the “judgement” side. Participants discuss where they stand, and through conversation, express how judgementladen words can be broken down into core emotions like anger, sadness, or fear.

Abe points out that in the nuances of the English language, people often take verbs like “disrespect” and turn them into feelings, making NVC even more difficult. Saying you feel disrespected is really saying “you disrespected me.”

Finally, Abe has the participants read a transcription of a real conversation between two social workers on the topic of abortion. Abe has participants identify techniques of active listening and the steps of NVC one social worker uses to avoid escalating the conflict and preserve their relationship, but without denying their personal needs.

According to Abe, some people were perplexed as to why she chose NVC as the topic of one of this year’s first EDI workshops. She explains that we couldn’t

An undergraduate research experience

In July of 2022, I was offered a strange yet enticing opportunity to collect primary data using ethnographic methods, meaning I was given the chance to travel halfway across the continent, live in a village, and collect primary data. As an honours student in the international political economy program, I’ve opted to write a 6-credit honours thesis to fulfill my honours degree requirements. Typically, a thesis involves finding one or two supervisors, conducting extensive research, and writing a particularly long essay which investigates every facet of the author’s proposed research question. This feature discusses my experience with the research design process, ethical review, and project execution.

If you’ve felt disconnected from your community, frustrated by the conventions of modern industrial society, and have an intense desire to upend your entire life, “intentional communities” may be for you. Intentional communities are self-organized collectives of people who intentionally create communities outside of the mainstream culture to pursue their own niche set of ideals.

I visited one such community in Missouri, named “Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage,” with a mandate to create an ecologically and environmentally

conscious society which embraces personal development through a practice they call “inner-sustainability.” Dancing Rabbit was the subject of my honours thesis research; it is not, however, the subject of this article. I won’t be talking about my experiences in DR, due partially because ethical guidelines prohibit me from discussing sensitive research prior to publication, but also because I want the focus of this feature to be on the process of conducting research as an undergraduate student. Other students may already be thinking about conducting primary research in their field, and this article can give them an idea of what to expect.

Your thesis supervisor or principal investigator, depending on the type of research you’re conducting, is your best mentor. They’ve been through the process, so heed their word. The first step of writing a thesis in most divisions is submitting a research proposal to the department, detailing your research question, methodology, preliminary sources, and hypotheses. When deciding what subject to research, keep in mind that the purpose of scholarly research is to fill a gap in academic literature. Your project should fill a niche with a contribution that has yet to cover the exact topic you’re

writing about. If your proposal involves costly primary research, such as mine did, you should also identify potential or verified sources of funding. The opportunity to fund research exists both internal and external to Bishop’s, meaning that there are ways to finance your research project with grants from outside of the university. Academic institutions, government research councils, and not-for-profit foundations will sometimes be inclined to fund undergraduate research if it enhances the academic experience of the student.

Most research involving lab experiments or human participants will be subject to review by the university’s ethics board before the project begins. The process of reviewing every aspect of your research project can often be tedious, but it’s for good reason; researchers have to protect themselves and the subjects of the research from liability and potential harm. The board may be subject to send content back to the researchers, asking for revisions before accepting the project.

After the long, arduous journey of filling out paperwork, the actual experiment or fieldwork can ensue. During the process of data collection, it is important to be mindful of your prior ethical agreements and the original

participate in workshops on accessibility, anti-racism, or microaggressions if we didn’t have the tools to navigate ambiguity and sit in discomfort. NVC makes sense as a starting point for a year of workshops. Though it was not the most expected topic, according to Abe, she received over 50 emails regarding the workshop, saying they wish they could attend. The interest is there, she said, and that’s why there were back-to-back workshops.

purpose of your thesis in the first place. Following the experiment, most students will be enrolled in a one or two-semester course which exclusively involves independent work with their supervisor, in order to write an extended essay, typically between 50 to 100 pages in most divisions, which addresses every conceivable detail of the research. In my eyes, this is the most exciting part of conducting original academic research as an undergraduate student. You get to witness and experience how professional scientists design and execute a project, and no longer is the research process exoticized or mystified, because you have now done it yourself.

The intention of this article was to both inspire students to conduct their own research, as well as to warn prospective thesis authors of the research process. My hope is that no students were discouraged by the technical challenges of conducting original research as an undergraduate. In fact, research is so rewarding not in spite of those challenges, but specifically because of those challenges. If research and writing were easy, everybody would do it. The effort invested into this process is what makes the end result so rewarding, informative, and inspirational to others.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Hope, Joy and Positivity – Bhangra at BU

On Sept. 20, Gurdeep Pandher came to Bishop’s to teach a workshop on Bhangra dancing. Organized by Bish op’s office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with a reception afterwards at the Indigenous Students Support Centre, the event was open to all and welcomed members of the Lennox ville community, Champlain college, students, faculty, staff, and administra tion from Bishop’s.

Pandher arrived from the Yukon territory and started filming videos dancing bhangra in different locations and posted them online during the pandemic. He’s a teacher for the third grade, but when the pandemic hit, he felt “the world was changing”. He chose to turn to social media, posting “A message per day of positivity for Canada and beyond”. He received beautiful letters saying that joy and positivity were missing in his au dience’s lives and expressing their appreciation for his content.

He stresses the importance of culti vating joy. He states that joy plays a pivotal role in therapy, healing, productivity, and community-building.

His motto “joy, hope, positivity” was chanted by community members who attended the workshop as they learned two basic steps to bhangra dancing. He reminded them that mastery of bhangra is not only about mastery of the movements of the upper and lower body but also the happiness that comes straight from the soul.

Happiness is a key element in Bhangra dancing. As explained by Pandher, Bhangra is a Punjabi folk dance, originally practiced by farmers and influenced by the movements made

during farming activities. It involves coming together to have a good time. Pandher’s focus is on bringing joy to people.

Those in attendance of the workshop reflected on the importance of such an event. Kaden Steffen noted “it’s special for me because I’m studying agriculture.” It is also of deep signifi cance to the South Asian community at Bishop’s. Coming to Bishop’s, students from minority communities can experience isolation and feel loss of culture in Lennoxville, away from their families and community ties. To have such an event that not only cele brates Punjabi traditional folk danc ing, but also shares it and teaches it, we experience a step towards valuing the diversity of cultures that exist at Bishop’s.

After the dance workshop, Pandher joined participants for a vegetarian potluck hosted in the Indigenous Stu dent Support Centre. There, they had discussions surrounding education, representation, and caring for oneself and others. Sharing food and wisdom was a fitting closure for such an event.

Pandher’s visit was one of joy, learn ing and community – all values we cherish at Bishop’s.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We acknowledge the Abenaki people and the Wabanaki Confederacy, the traditional stewards and protectors of the territories upon which we are learning. In performing land 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

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Economics & Business

BUCS hosts annual Fun in the Sun event

On Sept. 14, the Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS) held its “Fun in the Sun” event, marking the first BUCS event of the school year. Fun in the Sun is an event with the goal of connecting new business students to the Williams School of Business (WSB) and helping incoming students understand how BUCS and the WSB work, along with creating a casual environment to connect peers within the WSB. Fun in the Sun was organized by the BUCS Vice President of Engagement, Mika Rohac, with support from the BUCS team to make everything run smoothly. The event showcased a variety of activities, including ladder toss, corn hole, throwing a baseball to knock over cans, and jellybean guessing for a Doo little’s gift card. There were also energy drinks provided by the BUCS sponsor, Guru.

BUCS Director of External Affairs, Jake Stevens, liked “when first years come with no clue [about BUCS] and leave a little more educated on BUCS.” It was also important to him to spread aware ness and introduce new people to what BUCS has to offer.

Business students also had the opportu

nity to speak with an academic advisor to learn more about course offerings and have any academic questions answered. The Jeux du Commerce Central (JDCC) was also present to recruit business students interested in competing in case competitions. Gabrielle Mazeran, captain of JDCC, enjoyed having the opportunity to talk to people in person this year. She mentioned that recruiting went well, with a greater number of people signing up than anticipated.

The BUCS office is located in Hamilton 310. Everyone is invited to drop by any time to learn more about BUCS or just grab a free Guru.

Lennoxville Farmers’ Market vendors talk inflation

On Saturday, Sept. 17, I interviewed some of the merchants at the Lennoxville Farmers’ Market about how their season has been and if they have experienced any challenges regarding inflation that has impacted almost everything.

Ferme Jardins des Bocages, which is an organic farm owned by Daniel and Me deleine Labonté, stated that it was a very good season this year. They noticed an increase in people attending the market, especially students. It has been rainy which has been beneficial to the produce they grow. However, their costs have also grown. Through our discussion, they stated that their annual cost of being certified as an organic farm has doubled in the past five years. Other expenses like gas for their van to travel to and from the farmers’ markets have increased from around $10 per trip in 2021 to $25-30 per trip throughout this season. Additionally, they have also noticed increases in prices for services that are necessary for their business, such as vehicle maintenance fees and their accountant’s rates. How ever, they said that this all supports the local economy.

Ferme l’étincelle, which is a produc er of vegetables as well as free-range chickens, noticed a large portion of their expenses this year going towards grain for feeding their animals. The price they pay for grain has increased around 30

per cent this year. Since this is one of the most significant costs they incur, they have had to start charging more for their chicken meat and eggs. As a result, they have noticed some consumers becoming less willing to pay these higher prices. Les Hôtes Épinettes, an organic farm based in Cookshire, noticed that their fer tilizer costs have gone up by 15 per cent this year. Since they use minimal fertiliz er and are certified organic, this has not had a large impact on their expenses. The most significant cost is their employees, which make up around 50 per cent of all their farming expenses. They are happy that the farmers’ market brings in a source of income without intermediaries involved, which allows the farm to earn the most and provide great prices. This way both the farm and consumer benefit. The Lennoxville Farmers’ Market is running each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 15 this season.

Erik Morrison - Economics & Business Editor

Erik Morrison - Economics & Business Editor

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Erik Morrison,