The Campus – February 5, 2024

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SINCE 1944

VOLUME 79 ISSUE 8

February 5th, 2024

Student run since 1944

3 Farah Alibay talks

7 Kiano Heath on his athletic

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5 Advice from a fifth year

8 Bleeding purple: Fighting

12 Sustaining the winter

perseverance, women in STEM, Mars 2020

student

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and mental health journey

menstrual inequality

Welcome to the French Hub! magic: Winterfest

We’re recruiting for 2024-2025! See page 5 for details Mental health awareness week spotlights stigma, physical health

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By Rebecca Benyk Contributor

uring the week of Jan. 22-27, Mental Health Awareness Week delivered activities and events designed to help the BU community improve their mental health. On Monday, students could visit a resource fair in the SUB to learn more about mental health resources offered both on and off campus. The Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation Club led a meditation session in the evening. Inspired by Taco Tuesday, Tuesday was designated “Let’s TACO Bout Mental Health” Day. For every taco sold at the Purple Pod, 50 cents were donated towards local mental health resources. Bishop’s students Alexia Côté and Rebecca Benyk organized a panel on men’s mental health. Panellists included Prof. Rafael Tedesqui and Prof. Tavis Smith from the sports studies The Gaiter writes a message of support

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Provigo set to become Maxi By Neleh Vigneau Sargeant Contributor

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or Bishop’s students, the Provigo on Queen Street is likely a consistent venue for grocery shopping. Many students with access to transportation may also shop at the discount brand Maxi with locations in downtown Sherbrooke. In 2023, several Provigo stores in Quebec were converted to Maxi. Lennoxville’s venue will begin transforming throughout the month of February. On Feb. 10, the store will close for a

period of approximately 25 days. Geneviève Poirier, the manager of corporate affairs and communications at Loblaws, wrote in an emailed statement to The Campus that the 25-day period will be used to complete the most extensive portion of the renovations required, while the rest of the work will be carried out until June while the store remains open. “Representing an investment of several million dollars, that brand new and fully renovated Maxi store will cater to our customers’ needs more effectively Continued on page 2

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The 2024 TheatreActiv festival

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By Rachel Matthews Contributor

he drama department’s annual student-led TheatreActiv festival kicked off at Turner Studio Theatre this past weekend, running from Jan. 25 to the 28. Students Orion Gorkiert and Katie Dodd coordinated this event, featuring student-directed performances and the work of students enrolled in the lighting design course. Comprising two plays, one musical, a song, one soliloquy and a

Gaiters cheer stunts, stuns in season debut

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By Arden Ettinger Contributor

he Gaiters cheerleading team stepped onto the mat for their first season competition at the FCQ Regionaux in Quebec City. As an athlete on the team, Jan. 28 was nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions, pushing us to

our limits as we celebrated the victories, big and small. The routine unfolded with a precision that spoke volumes about the unity within our team. Toss after toss, flip after flip; each move was a testament to the countless hours of practice. We weren’t just teammates; we were a family. The cheers from the crowd fueled our determination, turning the arena

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into a symphony of support. When the final scores were announced, a mix of emotions washed over us. Placing fifth out of six teams might seem disappointing to outsiders, but it was a triumph for us. Our performance was about progress, about conquering our own limits and leaving everything we had on that mat. What made the experience truly

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performance from Bishop’s improv troupe, the festival was nothing if not a roaring success, drawing in over 150 audience members across the four-night run.

The first night of the festival commenced with a performance of Starwoman, written and directed by Morgan Doke. Set in 1986, the play follows Midge as she navigates her tumultuous home life with her sister and nana, the looming inevitability of what she will do after graduating high school Continued on page 11

special was the overwhelming sense of love and community within our team. Backstage, the hugs, high-fives and words of encouragement echoed an understanding that we were part of something greater than ourselves. We were part of a team that supported each other through thick and Continued on page 6

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