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In the early morning of Sunday, Nov 3, Power Hall AB and its residents became victims to a flood that has uprooted the tenants and has caused severe damages to their homes. These damages resulted from issues with the hot water tank on the fourth floor. Once the tank ruptured, water proceeded to cascade down through the walls and the roofs of the apartments below, causing severe damages to all three apartments. The scope of damages was luckily limited to the kitchens and family rooms of the apartments, with some minor spillover into the neighboring residents’ private rooms. The floors, ceilings, and walls will have to be replaced, and work began on Sunday after Security received a call reporting the incident at 09:00.

The tenant woke-up at 08:45, showered, and then heard a commotion in the family room and so went to see what was going on. To the tenant’s dismay, water was flowing out of two holes in the roof and there was severe water damage to the walls. Tenants were told around 11:00 that they were go-

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As if this were not enough, a second flood occurred at the same time on the other half of Power Hall AB which was caused by a faucet that had been left open on the fourth floor; causing damage to the three apartments under it in which the scope of work for them is the same as their across the hall neighbours. Purl Brook Enterprises had been called Sunday and immediately began demolition. Preliminary estimates put the restoration’s completion date on a tentative Sunday, November 17. Residents of Power have been moved to vacant rooms in O’Regan, Governors, Power, Somers, as well as, Camden Hall in Mount St. Bernard. Tenants hope for a speedy recovery and have voiced nothing but praise for the Student Life team for their effective treatment of this precarious situation.

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The start of October marked the start of the rank and tenure period for StFX professors. Professors had to submit their Tenure Applications by October 1, and by November 1 so-called “Department Evaluation Committees,” known to professors as DECs, must submit their evaluations of those who applied for Tenure to the University-wide Rank & Tenure Committee, which would then make a final decision about that applicant’s potential tenure. The Rank and Tenure Committee is composed of eleven faculty members in cluding most of the Departmental Deans at StFX. Some students may have noticed that during the month of October that there were two or three professors sitting in on their colleague’s lecture. Those sitting in would be the DEC members that were evaluating the professor’s performance.

When full-time professors are hired on as “tenure-track,” professors must apply for ten-

ure after roughly four years of teaching at StFX. Tenure can be an incredibly stressful time for professors as it is a substantial milestone in their teaching careers. Tenure involves a thorough evaluation of the professor’s teaching performance, research output as well as their service to the University and/or the broader academic community. Though seemingly relatively straight-forward, the process does potentially have a rather bitter consequence. If their application for tenure is successful, the professor essentially has a job for life; if unsuccessful however, their employment with the University is terminated. No doubt students can sympathize with the level of stress that professors are subjected to when “going up for tenure.”

A similar process is followed for decisions regarding the promotions of faculty members, though the consequences are not as harsh and are made in-

dependently of tenure decisions.

Academic tenure is primarily intended to guarantee the right to academic freedom: it protects teachers and researchers when they dissent from prevailing opinion, openly disagree with authorities of any sort, or spend time on unfashionable topics. Thus academic tenure can be quite a desirable prize for professors that have a bit more edge than their colleagues. Without job security, the scholarly community as a whole might favor “safe” lines of inquiry. The intent of tenure is to allow original ideas to be more likely to arise, by giving scholars the intellectual autonomy to investigate the problems and solutions about which they are most passionate, and to report their honest conclusions.

Under the tenure system adopted as internal policy by StFX, tenure is associated with more senior job titles such as Professor and Associate Pro-

fessor. A junior professor will not be promoted to such a tenured position without meeting the goals of the institution, often having to demonstrate a strong record of published research, grant funding, academic visibility, teaching and administrative service. Most tenure systems allow only a limited period to establish such a record, by limiting the number of years that any employee can hold a junior title such as Assistant Professor. Larger universities may also offer other academic titles that are not time-limited, such as Lecturer, Adjunct Professor, or Research Professor, but these positions do not carry the possibility of tenure and are said to be “off the tenure track.”

I would like to thank Dr. Greg Tkacz for helping me with general tenure information. So remember, much like you and your studies, professors around campus may be having a tough time as well right now, so try to take it easy on them.

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TEammates spearhead rescue effort Former x-man Guy MBONGo in hiding in central african Republic after government overthrown, life threatened LEWIS FORWARD | Co-Editor-in-Chief

A swiftly worsening political crisis in the Central African Republic has triggered efforts by teammates, friends, and coaches to return former X-Men Basketball player and ‘93 national champion Guy Mbongo to Canada, after he was targeted during a successful coup against the government he worked for.

In 1989, three new X-Men basketball recruits arrived in Antigonish from the CAR. Four years later they lead the team to StFX’s first national title.

23 years later, two- Richard Bella and Aristede Nguilibe- remain in Canada.

The other, Guy Mbongo, is in hiding in his home country after the coup in March turned his job as a government customs official into a death warrant.

Earlier this year, armed men stormed the home where he lives with his 12-year-old son, and held a gun to his head. He escaped with his life, but was separated from his family, and forced into hiding. Using an unreliable and slow internet connection, he is in infrequent contact with former teammates who are now spearheading efforts to return him to Canada.

The situation in the CAR is worsening. On Monday, Nov 4, the UN warned that without intervention, the country is at risk of falling into a genocide.

Violence in the country has exploded since the formerly stable country’s capital was overtaken in March by a coalition of rebel groups, unhappy with the results of the previous coup.

In a situation described as “complete chaos” by senior UN officials, formerly non-existent religious tensions between Muslims and Christians were triggered when Muslim rebels seized power. Now, the country sits on the brink of religious genocide, and Guy, who returned home a year after graduation to care for his mother, is trapped.

The worsening situation is increasing the pressure on those working to escort him out of the country, a goal they hope to achieve by Christmas.

X-Men Basketball Coach Steve

Konchalski recently spoke with Guy. “They basically went after, killed, or raped all government employees including Guy. He had a gun pointed to his head, and they told him they were supposed to kill him, but they never did.

They took his car, his furniture, and everything he owned.”

As of last week, Guy was in hiding and safe, as was his family in the capital, Bangui, according to fundraising coordinator Henry Johnston.

T h e group coordinating Guy’s rescue effortslead by ‘94 graduate and former teammate J o s e p h Odhiambois seeking to raise $20,000 to facilitate Guy’s return to Canada. There are two main options being considered, says Konchalski.

“There’s the possibility of him coming back to study for a while, or the possibility of him applying as a landed immigrant, and eventually a permanent resident with a job offer. We’re working with an immigration lawyer to try to figure out the best route to get him back, to get him out of that country- number one- but to come to Canada and restart his life.... His teammates

from twenty years ago got together and decided to do whatever they can to save him. It shows you what a team can do, even twenty years later.”

Fundraising efforts are being coordinated by Odhiambo and Johnston. They have so far raised $ 6 6 0 5 , which has allowed Mbongo and his family to purchase basic supplies and establish him in a discrete location.

According to organizers, his family is safe for the time being, and expatriation efforts are aimed only at Guy after he was specifically targeted as a former government official. Further fundraising will help the group pay immigration legal fees, travel costs, and cover any expenses related to his exit from the CAR. Konchalski and Coach Doc Ryan met the three players while working with the Canadian National Basketball team at the 1988 Seoul, Korea Olympics. Guy, Richard, and Aristede were all competing as members of the Central African Republic’s team. Ryan, who was fluent in french, approached the players, and he and Konchal-

ski continued discussions with them, eventually offering them the opportunity to study, learn English, and play basketball at StFX. The trio arrived, fluent in French but speaking no English. Their first year in Canada was spent at J.H. Gillis, learning English and fulfilling requirements for entry to StFX. The trio were dedicated to their studies, Konchalski said, and were famous upon their arrival. “They would walk the halls of the high school- these guys were 6’8” and 6’9”, and all these little grade nines would be walking around looking up at them. But, they knew their purpose.”

In 1989 they stepped onto the court.

According to former teammate and XWomen coach Augy Jones, they made an immediate impact. “There was a definite shift in X-men basketball once Guy, Aristede and Richard played for us. Richard [a StFX hall of fame member] was right away one of the best players in the country. He was physically too strong, too fast, and jumped too high. Guy would have been the second best...He was 6’6, and bigger than Richard.” In the ‘93 CIS championships, Bella lead the team in scoring, but hit foul trouble in the semifinal against the University of Calgary. Guy scored 26 points that game- a career best- propelling StFX to the finals.

They defeated McMaster to claim the Canadian title, the first national title in StFX history.

StFX Student Union VP Taylor Mason told the Xaverian that the Union is involved in efforts to increase awareness of Mbongo’s situation. Equity advocates will be distributing cards and bracelets in the Students’ Union building and at Wednesday’s White Out basketball game. Organizers are currently seeking letters of support for Guy and his family written by students and faculty members. Donations can be made online at gofundme. com/2klzjc, or through Henry Johnston (henry.johnston@islandcareeracademy.ca).

WE SIT DOWN WITH Antigonish mla RANDY DELOREY NEW MLA RANDY delorey on the university’s future, the town of antigonish, and his recent election SEAN MCEVOY | Co-Editor-in-Chief

The Xav: What made you decide to run for the Nova Scotia Liberal Party?

Randy Delorey: I was asked by some people locally, and that’s what got me thinking about it. I’d been active in the community for a couple of years on some initiatives, that required interacting with the government, and I wasn’t satisfied with the previous government that was in place at the time. It wasn’t just with whether or not the government agreed and implemented the recommendations, for me it something bigger and deeper than that. It was that I found they hadn’t respected myself and the other people that were trying to advance the issue. They really didn’t show much respect to people in the community and that frustrated me. The government has got to be able to work better and be able to re-

spect people that we’re representing. That awareness and frustration contributed to it.

The Xav: Before you were asked, did you have any political aspirations?

Delorey: No not really. When I was in university I contemplated running for municipal council.

The Xav: What memorable moments stick out in your mind from the campaign, and when did you think to yourself, ‘maybe I can win this?’

Delorey: The maybe I can win this, was probably the Thursday or Friday before the election. We had some internal polling numbers. I was in the office that evening, and I was there by myself. It kind of struck me that, I had to start thinking about next steps because it’s very possible that I might win this campaign. Throughout the whole

thing, I wasn’t paying attention much to the polling that we had. I didn’t share it with the team. I always told everyone we are going to run this campaign like we’re in third place. We weren’t going to lose because we didn’t try.

As far as memorable moments go, there were a few. There were a collection of moments around mental health that came up within the first couple of days on the campaign trail. Someone invited me to attend a Mental Health Awareness and Support Group. It was a group that had just started in the spring and they said they had a monthly meeting at the People’s Place Library. I said I’d love to and put it in my calendar right then and there. A couple of days later, a good friend of my wife and I, her father out of the blue came down with a

severe case of depression. It was debilitating, he couldn’t leave the house basically.

What’s memorable about this is the fact that just a few days before, I was invited to this group. I said, ‘I don’t know exactly what the group is going to be doing, maybe it’ll help, maybe it’ll give you some contacts’. So I was able to help somebody, and it was just by putting my name forward.

That was a turning point in the campaign, because win or lose I’ve done something good in this campaign. When that group actually met, it was a very positive experience for them. To know that there are other families struggling with these diseases and conditions. To know that they are not alone made such a difference. That means so much to me. That collection of events was CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Student senators outline concerns No formal motion raised to implement new study space or fall study break although multiple recommendations given SEAN MCEVOY | Co Editor-and-Chief

On Nov 4, StFX Student Senators presented their Academic Outreach Presentation to the university Senate consisting largely of faculty and administrators.

Their presentation was the result of a week-long post-it note campaign and Student Open Forum Night to gather student academic concerns and suggestions on how academic life can be improved.

The presentation which was introduced by Senator and VP of the Students Union Taylor Mason, outlined five major concerns identified by students. The Senators would bring forward no official motions at the night's meeting, however four of the five concerns did come attached with recommendations for Senators to implement.

Part one of the presentation was outlined by Frosh Senator Ryley Erickson, in which the postit note campaign and open forum was explained to Senate. Erickson explained it took place on multiple locations on campus to engage as many students as possible.

"A lot of third and fouth year's don't go to meal hall, and a lot of first and second years are too scared to go to the SUB", said Erickson.

Erickson also noted that students were enticed to take part with free candy and hot chocolate,

although many students were eager to participate even without the treats.

Part two of the presentation opened with outlining the five main concerns of students, the first, lack of study space on campus, was presented by Senator Bryson Perrin.

"This is by far the biggest concern from students", said Perrin.

"There's an inadequate amount of space for students to study, and hours of operation for the spaces that exist, students found very limiting especially around midterm and exam season. It's a consistent issue we hear from students year to year. We think it's very important to find a way to resolve this."

Perrin added that an ad-hoc committee had been struck by Senate during the 2012-2013 school year to investigate increased study space, however the committee never met once. This was believed to be a result of the StFXAUT strike which occurred last year.

Dean of Arts, Dr. Richard Nemesvari expressed disbelief that study space was a problem on campus.

"I still remain somewhat taken aback by students who tell me over and over again that their residence room is useless to study in", he said. "That would seem to be

the foundational space in which you study. Is there any way of dealing with that from your perspective?", he asked.

Senator Laura Sandre replied that from her experience as a Hall Director, the environment in residence is drastically different depending on where a student lives and not always an ideal study environment with some houses being historicallylouder such as MacIsaac or the Tri-Mac. Senator Perrin added that he was concerned for the mental health of students that had no choice but to study in their residence room, and that the need for group study space should be a priority to encourage positive social interaction.

Senator and VP of Finance Ramsay Duff lent his support to these concerns, saying he would work with the Quality of Life Committee which he sits on, in collaboration with Senate to find a solution to the study space issue on campus. He also raised the possibility of re-creating the ad-hoc committee which never sat previously for study space.

The second student concern outlined in the presentation was the hot button topic of implementing a Fall Reading Week. Senator Mason explained that although they were not presenting any for-

mal motion on the topic at this meeting, they do hope to make an in-depth presentation regarding it later in the year. Mason also brought up that in their research, they discovered Acadia University has sent a motion of notice to their Senate in support of a Fall Reading Week which they hope to pass at a November 12th meeting.

If passed, the reading week would not extend Acadia's term, as they found efficiencies to implement in their exam schedule. Mason added that much more research needed to be done on the topic, and all Senators appeared to remain neutral outwardly on the topic.

Exam scheduling was the third concern brought up, this time presented by Senator Sandre. She claimed that students were frustrated with the lack of coordination of midterm exam times between professors, saying that some students could have four midterms in a 24 hour period, while others have them spread out over weeks and months. She also expressed concerns over the lack of concrete rule banning three final exams from taking place over a 24 hour period, and hoped that Senate would be able to find efficiencies in the exam schedule so such a rule could be implemented.

Concerns regarding the cost of textbooks was outlined by Educa-

tion Student Senator Daniel McKenna. McKenna put forward recommendations to implement online samples of textbooks to help stu- dents make an informed purchase, a review of required textbooks for courses, to ensure the books students buy will actually be used in the course, and better implementation of course reserves at the Angus L. MacDonald Library, as well as use of Moodle by Professors in class.

The final major concern for students was Course Evaluations.

Outlined by Senator Kate Stephenson, she expressed that students asked for course evaluations to take place earlier in the year.

"Students don't see a connection between what they put down on the scores and how they're being implemented", she said. "There is a lack of connection in this process, which results in them feeling their opinions are insignificant and therefore don't put down as much constructive thought into their evaluations."

StFX VP and Academic Provost, Dr. Leslie McLaren pointed out that students can file formal complaints with the Dean of their department without waiting for course evaluations if they have concerns regarding a professor's performance or behaviour.

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a highlight for me, to know I did something good for the community.

The Xav: Going forward what do you see as the biggest priority for Antigonish?

Delorey: I think personally, its community. The reason I say that is, keeping that community front and center is what makes the collective so strong and recognizing that we have in some ways, three large communities. The town of Antigonish, the municipality of the county of Antigonish, and then you put StFX in there. Although not a municipality, it is a community in itself. It’s how these three communities interact and work with each other collectively.

Continuing to keep communications and dialogue open between these three major stake holders, as well as all of the individual sub communities that make up these units is really important. We must have the best interests of the collective in mind. Antigonish has a good history of collectively working together.

The Xav: In your experience as a Professor at StFX, what do you see as the biggest priority going forward for the university, especially with a new President being announced in the coming

months.

Delorey: I actually think that is the biggest priority. The board of directors and the committee struck for the Presidential Hiring Committee is tasked with a very important responsibility. If we look back to the last time we brought in a President, it was back in 1996. That’s when I started my undergrad at StFX so (Sean) Riley and I started together. He brought a unique vision for this institution and he did a lot of good for the institution through that time. So the importance of identifying the right leader for the institution for the circumstances and the time, not just for today, but where the person’s vision is going to take us down the road over the next number of years, is essential.

The Xav: Do you feel that the next President should be in the model of Dr. Riley or do you feel we require a new vision?

Delorey: I think they have to embody a number of the characteristics Dr. Riley has, and vision is one of them, because that is one of the things I think Dr. Riley contributed and will be remembered for in his time here was his vision for the institution. So that is an important piece of the puzzle. Now ,what direction that vision goes

back to some of the priorities that have been identified through some of the consultative process.

The Xav: One of the biggest issues for students in this election was rising tuition costs and university funding cuts. How do you feel the Liberal government can address these topics?

Delorey: In terms of dealing with the economic situations, we have to, and we have committed to easing some of the financial burden on students, such as taking the interest of our Nova Scotia student loans. My colleague Kelly Regan is responsible for higher education and advancement, so really it would fall under her portfolio to speak to how the team moves forward to address some of those things. Certainly around the cabinet table as the government discusses these things, I have some inside information with my past experience working at an institution.

The Xav: You were recently appointed as the minister for the Environment. What do you see as the biggest issues facing that portfolio?

Delorey: If you’re talking about hot button issues that are getting the most media attention it would have to be fracking. With

the challenges with the incident that took place in New Brunswick, that’s an issue that both sides want to make sure that their communities environment stay safe. That is a file that needs to be addressed and looked at.

The Xav: Going forward as a rookie MLA with two minister positions, how are you prepping yourself for these roles?

Delorey: There’s four things that I have to balance with this.

One is my responsibility to my constituents and the people of Antigonish, two and three are my two departments that I responsible for, and the last one which I absolutely cannot overlook is my family. I have three young children and a wife in my immediate family. That was one of the things that made it so difficult going into putting my name forward, was the time commitment for me to be in Halifax. Now that I have a cabinet position, my time commitments in Halifax have increased, which means balancing time with family has become more complicated, but we’re committed to working through that.

The Xav: Do you have any direct message for StFX Students?

Delorey: The first thing I have to say is thank you to the students

of StFX. What I’ve heard from elections Nova Scotia is that StFX students in the campus poll here was the highest voter turnout at a campus poll in the province. We had about 300 voters turnout at the StFX polling station, so I say congratulations for that success to the students, the Students Union, the Young Liberals, Young PC, Young NDP that contributed to promoting students to get out and vote.

That said, 300 students is a far cry from the eligible students who could have cast their ballot. I would like to encourage the students here to pay attention. There will be a Federal Election somewhere around 2015. If that falls within the Academic term or even if it doesn’t, wherever you are, if you’re eligible to vote cast that ballot.

At minimum I encourage students to get involved by reading the newspaper, paying attention to what’s going on in your community, in your province, and in your country, and across the world because you need to be informed. As you become informed, you’ll recognize exactly why you need to become engaged and actually cast your ballot.

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OPINIONS let’s talk about tinder how do you solve a problem like maria?

MARIA RIZZET TO | Columnist

Tinder sparked my interest late last summer. When I say Tinder, I am not talking about bonfires. I am talking about what the Urban Dictionary describes as “the McDonald’s for sex.” It may be an app people just downloaded, are finished using, or have never heard of, but I have heard a lot of Tinder talk in the last few weeks. Unfortunately, because of my lack of knowledge surrounding the app, this summer I found myself with a Tinder profile for less than 30 minutes. I was under the impression that Tinder was another pointless app to which I was ready to devote a portion of my busy summer life.

As far as I was concerned, the swiping of friends was the building of my exciting new profile! Not quite. After swiping through 20 people, saying yes to faces I knew and no to faces I didn’t, I was surprised to be informed by the Tinder love gods that I had become “matched.” I frantically deleted the app, cursing myself for not having thought to myself, Where the girls at? I embarrassingly confessed to my boyfriend, and braced myself for the teasing that would, and did, follow. I downloaded Tinder after noticing the app on the cellphone screens of a multitude of strangers. Let’s admit it; we are all a little guilty of a quick glance at a random person’s phone at work, in class, or the annoying person sitting in front of you at the movies. What app could really be that interesting? Some apps are most certainly successful because they are interesting or addicting. The characteristic the most “staple”

apps have in common, while they may vary in nature, is convenience. Most people with iPhones have online banking apps, just like most single people I’ve come in contact with have had an experience or hold a view surrounding Tinder. I devoted the past week to asking their experiences with Tinder and listening in on people “tindering.” Each opinion or string of comments I’ve overheard reinforce the variety of ways the app is seen and used.

“I think it’s the most superficial thing on the planet.”

– Anonymous Well, let’s be realistic here. We live in an overbearingly superficial society. Social networking sites where invitations to connect, and more importantly invitation declinations, are visible to both parties introduce the element of rejection. Tinder eliminates this by adding anonymity. You never know who says no to you; you only know who says yes. These are pretty compelling odds to avoid being rejected. I would assume the elimination of rejection would be appealing to most single people, regardless of using Tinder or not. Once connected, you establish something that people can struggle with while flirting and even dating: both parties are attracted to each other.

“I like using it at X, but I don’t think I would in a big city.”

– Anonymous Tinder is a geosocial-networking app and suggests matches based on location.

Therefore the amount of tinder prospects grows significantly in populated areas. In my opinion, the ‘Nish, being a small university town, is what makes Tinder work. Most social networking sites are in place to bring existing relationships closer; tinder focuses on the formation of new ones. Since everyone at StFX can be easily connected between classes, work, sports, or societies, it is not uncommon to see someone you know on Tinder. This can be good or bad depending on previous interactions, but it can be a way to say, “Hey, remember me?” and ignite the tinder fire!

“Nope, big jaw, nope, looks skanky, nope, witch nose, nope, looks too tall, nope…”

– Anonymous I won’t lie; listening to the narration of Tinder rejections was both offensive and entertaining. I couldn’t help but think of how my friends on Tinder get categorized or even myself for those 30 minutes. Then I realized that these are solely everyday observations of our superficial brains being voiced. The app does seem set up superficially, as there is little place for anything besides your appearance and your age. But when you add someone you don’t know on Facebook or follow someone on Instagram, isn’t that all you’re seeing there, too? Let’s get out of denial, people. The straight-to-thepoint design of the app is no more an exaggeration than adding a random to Facebook or even scanning a bar for a man or woman you find attractive.

“Tinder, Grindr, whatever; it’s for hook-ups, right? I can meet someone without that.”

– Anonymous Grindr is another geosocial networking app. It was extremely successful among gay, bisexual, and bi-curious men.

In our close-minded society it has been a struggle for these men to approach each other in public, so they resorted to meeting each other behind the scenes.

Straight people never had this problem; making Tinder foreign territory. They are hesitant and some even reject the idea completely. Intimidation plays a factor in today’s hookup culture, including heterosexual people. The people who usually get the girl or the guy are confident people who are not afraid or embarrassed to approach someone and tell them how they feel. On the other hand, people with low self-confidence or shy people don’t have that luxury. Tinder allows the opportunity for interaction without intimidation.

Personally, I think that Tinder is an exceptional way to meet people regardless of your motives behind it. It’s not uncommon for relationships to be formed on Tinder nowadays, just as much as any other geosocial-networking app. Even though Tinder caters to a small audience of single people with iPhones, it defines the infusion of hookup culture and social networking apps in our society.

the awesome of off-campus While oc and Rez have their perks, Living off campus is the place to be ANGELA MACKENZIE | Staff Writer

Have you ever been up late listening to music and dancing with your friends in your dorm room only to hear that dreaded knock on the door telling you it’s quiet hours? I know I have, and being an RA last year I was responsible for enforcing it. It’s clearly not fun when someone comes in and tells you to turn it down when you are in the mood to enjoy the rest of your night without worry. Living off campus is perfect because you don’t have to worry as much about turning down the music as soon as the clock hits two. As long as you keep the music quiet enough that the neighbours in the house next door don’t complain, you’re golden. Even if you aren’t partying and just chatting in a room with friends, you don’t have to worry about waking anybody up or getting written up for being too loud when you are living off campus.

Living off campus is awesome for studying as well. If you are falling behind on your school work and need to catch up on a weekend, you don’t need to worry about large amounts of noise going late into a Friday night. If you are living in a dorm room and want a quiet night in but you can hear music blasting down the hallway it’s hard to study, watch a movie, or just have time

to yourself. Off campus is a perfect way to spend a quiet evening and if it gets too loud all you have to do is go downstairs and let

Whether you are renting a house or an apartment off campus there is always a kitchen where you can make your favou-

your roommates know what’s going on.

Off campus living also gives you more freedom when it comes to food. Living on campus you have limited kitchen space, and only some residences have that option; others are left without a place to cook.

rite meals daily. Whether it’s a box of Kraft Dinner on the stove or a gourmet turkey dinner, you are free to cook whatever you want without any restrictions. It’s also perfect for special occasions like Thanksgiving; start cooking and the whole house

smells like turkey and pumpkin pie. On top of that, there is enough room in the dining room to have a huge feast with all your closest friends.

The very best part about living off campus is the fact you get to choose who you live with. As a third year I have met many people while at StFX but it’s always nice to have one solid group of friends. When you live off campus it gives you a chance to turn your best friends into roommates and you all become closer. Although sometimes you may argue over small things like cleaning dishes, taking out the trash, and keeping common areas clean, you still get the chance to hang out with your friends more often. Watching movies, drinking casual wine, studying together, or dancing the night away are the best perks of living with your friends.

Returning students face the same question each year of whether or not to live on campus. As a third year student I have had my fair share of on-campus living. For my third year I decided to take that independent step and get a house off campus. Although living on campus has its advantages, being off campus is more exciting, and overall more practical. I’d recommend living off campus for any returning student.

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LEST WE FORGET Man with a NOW MORE THAN EVER, WE NEED TO REMEMBER the veterans THIS REMEMBRANCE DAY ANGELA MACKENZIE | Staff Writer

A World War II pilot gets into his plane to go up to fight. He’s done it before; he’s confident that this time he will fly over Germany and successfully return to headquarters. This time, he isn’t so lucky. He starts flying; his best friend and navigator is sitting behind him, making sure proper direction is given. Out from the land, shots are fired. Looking around, multiple planes are swerving to avoid certain death. His plane is hit but not crucially; the pilot makes a controlled crashed landing into the earth below.

He looks up and looks down. He sees some blood coming from his body but not enough to kill. He looks behind him and his best friend did not survive.

The plane was shot too close to the back and the n av i g a t o r died at age 26. “Words c a n n o t describe the emotions going through my head. I was distraught; in shock.”

These are the words of 96 year old Gerald Mulcair, a father, my Grandfather, a soldier, and the pilot. He managed to escape the ruins of the crash and reunite with the Canadian Paratroopers and was eventually transported back to headquarters.

Gerald Mulcair, known by many as Gerry, fought hard in World War II. He survived and managed to live a full life surrounded by people who loved him and had so much respect for him. Every year on November 11th he dresses up in uniform with his medals on. He goes to the Remembrance Day ceremonies and often places a wreath. He has more respect for the fallen than we can imagine – he lost some of his best friends during the war.

Gerry Mulcair is only one of the millions of soldiers who have fought throughout the years. He often talks about his fallen friends as the heroes he will never forget. Every year on Remembrance Day, Gerry dresses up in his uniform and goes to lay a wreath as a symbol of respect for the men that were left behind – so this November 11th, take time out of your day to go pay your respects to all the soldiers who fought in the past and are fighting presently. This day is a

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The stand tall and speak out campaign holiday in Nova Scotia for a reason: soldiers have a right to be shown respect. Even if you don’t manage to take the time to go to a memorial services, wear a poppy through the month of November. The poppy is a proud symbol that shows a huge sign of respect when worn, and in my opinion it should be something worn by everyone.

I consider myself lucky that Nova Scotia is one of the provinces that have Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday. As a child of an Air Force Communications Officer and the Grandchild of a WWII Veteran Pilot, I take this holiday as a chance to remember.

No matter where I am in the world I take that two minutes of silence at 11:00 to think back to exactly how lucky I am that I have these wonderful people in my life who have gone through so much and given so much for their country. Some of these soldiers voluntarily went into war and, regardless of whether one believes in war or not, we should still show respect to the brave ones who fight for the good.

I think it is an outrage that Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday everywhere in Canada. This is a day for family members to take time and celebrate the soldiers and remember the lives that were taken due to warfare. In Ontario, Remembrance Day is not a holiday and people who may wish to take the day and remember may be stuck behind a desk possibly working long hours. This day is a day of respect and it would not hurt for all the provinces in Canada to take this one day off as a sign of respect to those who fought for us.

Remembrance Day is a day off for a reason. It is a chance for people to take time out of their day and pay respect to the fallen and to the soldiers who lived on with their memories.

The soldiers who fought both in the past and in the present deserve to see how many people care about them. So this year on November 11th, wear a poppy, take that two minutes of silence, and try to go to a Memorial Ceremony. Show support to the families who have lost and respect the brave soldiers who fought and are still fighting.

BEN KENT | Contributor

Those of you who have left campus via the crosswalk at the corner of St. Ninian and West Street, in front of Xavier Hall during the past two weeks have most likely noticed an odd sight. Standing just beside the St. Francis Xavier University sign, a man has been standing with his own sign, which bears a simple message: “It's ok to not be ok”.

The act of kindness has not gone unnoticed either; it was recently posted on the popular Facebook page Spotted at StFX, and gathered hundreds of likes within days of being posted. This man is Dexter Nyuurnibe and he has been holding his sign as part of Stand Tall, Speak Up — a campaign designed to raise awareness about mental health issues. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dexter earlier this week and have what turned out to be a very eye-opening and engaging conversation regarding who he is, what he is trying to accomplish and what the current state of mental health is not only in Antigonish, but throughout Canada.

“Basically,” explained Dexter, “I'm doing what I wish someone else did for me”. Dexter is a former StFX student who has dealt with mental health issues throughout his life. These difficulties came to the forefront of his life last year in a series of events which resulted in him not being able to return to school.

Dexter is publicly open about his history with mental health. He has written an article for the Xaverian, featured in a documentary and created his own YouTube video — all of which can be found through a simple online search — in which he has spoken candidly on the topic. Dexter began holding his sign as a part of his current campaign Stand Tall, Speak Up on October fifteenth and plans to continue this (until the provincial government and post-secondary institutions across Nova Scotia address the lack of sufficient funding for on-campus mental services).

The campaign is designed to ignite conversation about mental health, inform young people about the importance of mental health and consequently improve mental health services throughout post secondary institutions in Nova Scotia.

Dexter believes that the existing framework to aid those who are suffering from a mental illness does not adequately address the needs of many within student bodies throughout the province. If the statistics provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association, which state that one in five Canadians will personally experience a mental illness at some point in their life are true, then Dexter argues, as an example, that the handful of mental health workers we have on campus are not sufficient to address the nearly 1000 students who could be expected to struggle with mental illness. Dexter spoke of friends whom he knew to have waited a week or more for appointments with over-booked

counsellors, which he believes could mean all the difference for a student seeking help.

With such a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in front of him, how then, does Dexter plan to improve the current mental health demands? Well, he believes that it is ultimately the responsibility of students to voice their concerns and demand change. With regards to post secondary institutions, he believes that the student body and the various administrations need to engage in a positive, open and frank debate about the issue. If any administration is able to invest in campus infrastructure, Dexter pointed out, why not invest in the representative student body which inhabits it? Dexter mentioned that next to accidents, suicide is the highest cause of death among Canada's youth.

The stigma that does surround those that suffer from a mental illness has a very strong part to play in why people feel reluctant in seeking help.

The Canadian Medical Association estimates that 2 out of 3 people that suffer from a mental illness do so in silence for fear of judgement or rejection. "If you have a broken leg, you seek medical attention and receive supportive words to carry you through recovery. However, in the case of suffering from a mental illness, the realities and reactions of friends and family are not always supportive, if only because of lack of proper information". Mental health, he pointed out, isn't something that you either have or don't have. It's something that belongs to every one of us and which we must all deal with to some extent.

When asked what he would say to anyone who is currently dealing with mental illness, Dexter replied rather eloquently, “ The darkness seems unending, the pain unbearable. You're numb and all the walls seem to be closing in. But you're still here. You're here for a reason. If you think there's no one there for you, know that that isn't the case. Reach out into the darkness and just know that maybe not now, but soon, everything is going to be ok”. Before we ended our discussion, Dexter and I both agreed that we thought of this school as a place unlike any other. We both believe that there is something unique about this place. There is an overwhelming spirit of community, and it does not require very much effort to see that people here are genuinely concerned about the well-being of others. You can find friends here that can last a lifetime. If you feel like you're alone, if you feel like everything is just unbearable, just take a walk down St. Ninian street and let Dexter and his sign show you that everything is going to be OK.

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EDITORIAL: AN HONEST TALK ABOUT SEX WE RECEIVED SOME CRITICISM FOR SEX WITH AN X. WE THINK IT NEEDS TO BE SAID, THE WAY IT’s BEING SAID. LEWIS FORWARD | Co-Editor-in-Chief

This year, we have been publishing a regular anonymous sex column, "Sex With and X." The reason we launched Sex With an X in The Xaverian was to provide students with a voice on university sex issues, written honestly. While these views are often presented in what is meant to be a humourous tone, with real-life situations and topics, this is done intentionally in a way students can relate to. Sex can be graphic.

It is not our intention to write a pornographic column, and Sex With an X will never fall into that category, nor will it come close. It will talk about penises, vagi-

nas, orgasms, fellatio, intercourse, condoms, sex toys, and many other actions, objects, and appendages related to sex- as one may do without writing pornographically. As with all content in The Xaverian, the goal of the column is to inform.

Many StFX students have sex. Conversations about sex are not analagous to sex itself.

Sex with an X will never encourage sexual assault, discrimination, and unsafe sex, nor will we encourage readers to make specific choices about their bodies.

We want to use the column to convey

sexual health advice. We believe that in order to do so, we must be frank- depicting sex, and the problems encountered in many students' sexual lives, with honesty.

This may require vivid language, as sex is a vivid experience. To whitewash the messy parts of sex would lessen the potency of such an article, and would lessen the impact our advice may carry.

We write to our main audience: students. For faculty and staff members, residents of Antigonish, and other non-student readers, we ask you to consider Sex With an X not as smut, but as a sex and sexual

health column that speaks the language of sex- honestly.

It is our editorial position that a sex article must be written frankly in order to discuss the topic with any effectiveness (a la Dan Savage). Honesty, in this case, requires accuracy. I would not trust an article written about condom use from an author who appears to have never used a condom.

Maybe, by writing the column in this way, we are attracting the readership that will most benefit from the legitimate sexual advice that the column will continue to offer.

sense. While no solid action has yet come forth from their presentation, the Senators made sure the student voice was heard and got the ball rolling on many topics for future consideration. Many of their colleagues in administrative positions or on faculty who sat through the meeting gossiping, playing with their phones, flipping through newspapers, and with looks of general disinterest on their face could learn a lesson or two from these young politicians.

MacIsaac Hall Nobody is going to deny that Mac has once again gained the reputation of the troublemakers of campus. With damages skyrocketing, being placed under 24 hour quiet hours, repeatedly being called out on

Spotted at StFX and once again coming in last in House Points following the month of October, morale has got to be low. The question must be asked whether 24 hour sanctions is the proper way to deal with this.

For me the answer is no. The more punishment they recieve, the more students will resent authority figures who have to enforce the rules such as RA's. What the house needs is solid leadership from the Students Union executive, encouragement from their house President and restored pride in house traditions.

With that, you will soon see those house points add up quickly.

that we start respecting each others’ decisions. I equally dislike people who go around handing out pamphlets about judgement day as I do people who take up the opportunity to belittle and bash religion. I see no difference between those who try to shove faith down your throat and those who reach in and try to yank it out. People should be proud in their viewpoint on religion but not feel the need to impose it on others. Believe and practice spirituality whole-heartedly, or don’t. If you’re comfortable in your views on the matter, why do you need to force it upon others? Respect the fact that those who do believe and those who don’t have these viewpoints for specific reasons, and it is no one’s place to judge them for that.

Cats vs. Dogs: Cats rule, dogs drool. Literally. It’s not that I dislike dogs, I think they’re cute and all, but I just think cats are better. To be fair, I’ve never had a dog but have been a cat owner since age five, so there’s bias. Cats are better because they’re way less maintenance than dogs. You don’t need to take them for walks or constantly give them attention; cats are content being

alone and sleeping the day away. There are times when I don’t even see my cat till the evening, just because she’s doing her thing and doesn’t need me. Cats are also much smarter than dogs. They’re wile and cunning and very sneaky, like spies. Dogs are loud, boisterous and clumsy animals. I’m sure at some point dogs were good at hunting, but I think that trait has been weaned out of them decades ago. Cats, on the other hand, are still eager to offer up their latest kill to their favourite human and, given the opportunity, are fully capable of taking down small animals and birds. Cats are like gymnasts. When your dog is knocking your wine glass off the coffee table with his tail, your cat is lightly stepping over the shards of glass to come curl into your lap to calm you down. Smart. Cats are also the clear winners of the internet, and with team players like Grumpy Cat and Lil’Bub on your side, cats are obviously superior over dogs.

rapid fire rants Quick views on what’s happening at X SEAN MCEVOY | Co-Editor-in-Chief

Lest We Forget There has been much talk recently about how today's society has forgotten our veteran's. Whether it's in a Rick Mercer rant that recently caught fire on social media saying how "Lest we forget" is meaningless, or the outrage over the White Po ppy created by Rideau Institute which gained popularity with some students, the belief that the traditions of Remembrance Day no longer hold much importance with today's young people is gaining steam, and it needs to stop now. It is time our generation begins to show the respect our veterans deserve and show that we do care. Although their numbers are dwindling, that does not make their great contributions for

our country and our freedom any less.

Where a (red) poppy out of respect. Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony. It is the very least we can do out of respect for the men and women who sacrificed so much, and show that we remember them. I would hope in the coming days StFX and our Student's Union plays an active role in supporting our veterans and putting true meaning back into this hallowed day.

Student Senators These group of students truly earned the applause they received for their Academic Outreach Presentation given to Senate this week. Outlining major concerns on behalf of students, they were well prepared, organized, and were professional in every

rocking the boat some controversial thoughts on some controversial topics LAURA O’BRIEN | Opinions Editor

Abortion: A woman has the right to choose what happens to her body. The government has no right to dictate her life in that respect. It’s not like abortions would suddenly stop happening if it was illegal; they would just be done in a less safe and healthy way There is a huge difference between a conceptus and a living, breathing baby: mainly that until it comes out of the uterus and into the world it doesn’t count as a full-fledged human being. There’s a reason why we have birth certificates and not “Conception Certificates.”

Moreover, enough is enough with people using their own discretion on when it’s an appropriate reason to have an abortion.

This issue is all-or-nothing, not circumstantial. Nothing is more irritating than when someone says abortion is only okay if the woman has been raped, or if it’s for medical reasons. Why are medical reasons more important than happiness, or socio-economic status? What if she just doesn’t want to? I find it shocking that people feel as though they have the right to dictate such a major life choice for a complete stranger. You

wouldn’t walk up to a stranger and give them a radical haircut because you thought they would look better that way, so why is it okay for some people to feel like they have that kind of power over a woman’s body and her future? Some days I am so grateful that the discussion on abortion in Canada has for the most part- passed. We have acknowledged that the choice to have an abortion is not a privilege, but a right.

Atheism: Okay, I get it. Religion is dead, dying, whatever. In the modern age people have less of a need for religion than in the past because we place science at a higher value. This we can all understand. However, just because you don’t believe in religion doesn’t mean you have to be anti-religion.

So often, especially at university, people boast about their atheism like it’s a badge of honour - they have overcome the lures and mysticism of the divine and are therefore better than those who do believe. Atheism does not grant superiority over others. People have chosen to believe in something greater than the world we live in, just as an atheist chooses the opposite. It’s about time

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Culture a world class beard we interviewed darrell crawford, CANADA’s ENTRY IN THE INTERNATIONAL BEARD AND MOUSTACHE COMPETITION LEWIS FORWARD | Co-Editor-in-Chief

The Xav: Do you have a beard, a moustache, or both?

Darrell: Full beard.

6.5 years. Never trim. Ever. These pics are from June 2010.

The Xav: When did you first grow facial hair you could be proud of?

Darrell: First grew a beard while at university 1973-77 (starting age 19).

The Xav: How does it feel representing your country in possibly the manliest competition in the world?

Darrell: Prior to 2009, Canada had never competed in the World Beard and Moustache Championships. Ten of us showed up for the World Championships in Anchorage, Alaska in 2009. That event was the beginning of Beard Team Canada. Representing Canada at international events is probably the proudest endeavour of my life. As thrilling and satisfying as it is for our athletes when they rep in the Olympics.

The Xav: Any advice for young moustachios and beardsmen?

Darrell: Advice. Patience.

Put away the razors, trimmers, scissors and give you facial hair a chance to ‘show itself ’.

Young or new growers are often anxious to try and keep it “neat”. Invariably, something goes wrong and they have to shave it off and start again. Or worse, they give up. You need to leave it alone for a minimum of 3 months. You must get past these early hurdles. a) Itchy stage at 2-4 weeks.

Don’t whine. Man up. The itch will pass. It’s not that bad. If you shave now, you don’t really want to have facial hair. Period. b) Scruffy stage at 4-8 weeks. People will suggest that you shave. You too will think that maybe you should shave. Don’t shave. It WILL look better soon. c) Live or die stage at 8-12 weeks. Your brain might start going crazy. You’re now fully engaged in growing your beard (or stache) and hey, it’s kind of looking not too bad if you do say so yourself. You’ve noticed that your face doesn’t itch anymore.

The facial hair itself is actually becoming soft. It’s adapting to your facial features. What at first looked like bald spots are now less noticeable. You are getting used to the increased favourable attention from attractive women. You notice that your self confidence has increased dramatically. You

notice that shaved men look like boys or women. You realize that men are supposed to have facial hair. Men are not meant to shave. But the programming is deep. Doubt will creep in. Don’t shave or you’ll die.

The Xav: Since you grew your beard/moustache/chops, etc, have you ever shaved it all off?

Darrell: Approximately 10 years into my ‘corporate career’ I was presented with an ultimatum. I maintained a stache for the next 18 years.

The Xav: What’s the best part about having a rockin’ beard/’stache, and what’s the worst part?

Darrell: Best part: Freedom, power, confidence, individuality, increased intelligence, fun, admiration. Worst part: Eating certain foods is messy but who cares?

The Xav: Do you and the team participate in Movember fundraising at all?

Darrell: Beard Team Canada as an organization does not currently participate in Movember fundraising. The cause is a good one. Individual BTC members support friends and colleagues who participate. Personally, I don’t recommend shaving before nor after November. The shaving part scares me and takes the ‘fun’ out of fundraising.

The Xav: Does the beard automatically charm women?

Or does it have the opposite effect?

Darrell: My wife did not like it when I started growing a long beard. She missed what she thought was my “real face”.

She loves it now that it is long.

THIS IS my “real face”. I’m an older guy but most women admire the beard. Often want to stroke it, ask to braid it, take a picture with it, etc. Most of my bearded friends are much younger and the ladies flock to them like rock stars! Definitely a huge change during the past 5 years or so.

The Xav: Where is the next competition going to be held, and are you and the team competing in it, or any upcoming competitions? Some women (thankfully few) seem to be repulsed by the beard. These women are still programmed.

Darrell: Next competitions: December - New York, NY February - Austin, TX and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Snow queen: where the locals eat (and us too) it will have you eating like a king just in time for the winter weather LAURA ALOISIO | Senior Reporter

Presenting Her Majesty, the Royal Queen of All Things Delicious. This may not be England and, thanks to midterms, you may not look as pretty as a princess, but thanks to the Snow Queen you can now eat like a king.

If you decide to forgo the golden arches of temptation, the friendly colonel promising fried chicken creations, tasty subs, and A&Dubs, the Queen will reward your journey with a hot bowl of Paul’s Seafood Chowder.

You may have been expecting a golden ring – but trust me, this is just the cure for those runny noses and cold fingers when the weather gets cold.

The chowder is a must-have at the Snow Queen; it comes with a generous mixture of haddock, scallops, lobster, and clams slowly simmered in a light creamy broth. But the fresh haddock wrap gives even the most dedicated chowder fans a tough choice.

Filling, fresh, and satisfying, at $5.99 it’s no wonder this dish seems to be amongst the most popular with students.

If fish isn’t your deal, there is no need to head back to campus and plan to subjugate this monarch. Try their scrumptious burger made of a quarter pound of fresh local ground beef topped with spinach, tomato, their very own house blend of cheese, and mayo. But that’s not all – just when you thought your mouth watering burger was complete, you notice the

onion ring hidden on top of a fresh bun to add that extra bit of crunch.

If you are feeling guilty that you left your friends behind, order the XMen. It’s the same awesome burger with fresh double smoked bacon and a mountain of caramelized onions swapped in for mayo and onion rings.

Still feeling guilty? Bring them back a hearty sandwich. You can stick with the classic Old Faithful, a homemade chicken sandwich served with coleslaw, or you can spice it up with curried chicken salad on bread that is toasted to perfection. Eating half on the way back is considered socially acceptable.

Many meals come with a side and, although a salad travels better, if you’re eating in an X tradition you must order an extra order of French fries and onion rings for the centre of the table. But be warned: the last fry has sparked heated debates, broken up relationships, and ruined friendships. Our tip: order a second batch.

Trust me, they won’t go to waste.

If you are looking for healthier options, the law of the land is that it shouldn’t come at the cost of taste.

The signature house salad is made with fresh baby spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes, almonds, dried blueberries, and croutons, served with their citrusy homemade honey and balsamic vinaigrette. The meal size is $5.29 but try it as a side and just

think of the calories you already burned walking over.

The Queen also knows that her subjects like to celebrate, and the morning after many students can be found enjoying the Queen’s secret hangover cure: the Snow Queen breakfast. It’s just the thing to help get you to class – or at least your next one!

Eggs any way you like, toast, home fries, and your choice of bacon or sausage will having you feeling like yourself in no time. To top it all off, her royal highness has prepared a piping hot cup of coffee to help you forget your problems or awaken some of those memories from the night before.

If you haven’t been enticed yet, all that can be said is milkshakes. Snow Queen’s shakes are something to rave about just as much as the food. Handmade in an old fashioned blender, the shake comes with the excess on the side, still in it’s silver cup. You can drink it with a straw or use the spoon to enjoy the chunks of ice cream. Even on a cold day, somehow this shake

seems worth having – even if you have to keep your scarf on to enjoy it.

The Snow Queen, with it’s catch phrase “where the locals eat”, has been serving the X community since 1962. And although you don’t have to show ID at the door, trust me: you would gladly become a local if it became a requirement to enter this kingdom where delicious food reigns supreme.

stfx prof releases new publication Dr. samuel kalman’s latest publicaction sheds light on french colonial fascism in algeria JULIA O’HANLEY | Senior Reporter

Dr. Samuel Kalman’s latest monograph French Colonial Fascism: The Extreme Right in Algeria, 1919-1939 is the second book he has published. In

2008, Kalman published his first monograph, The Extreme Right in Interwar France: The Faisceau and the Croix de Feu. His first book inspired the creation of the professor’s latest publication. “I thought originally it would be a chapter in [The Extreme Right in Interwar France], but certain colleagues convinced me it was way too much material, and the decision was made to make it a project on its own”, says Kalman.

His latest publication is both about Algerian settlers in the interwar period and French colonial fascism, as Kalman believes the two to be “completely intertwined”. Initially, it began as a global survey of French colonial fascism, it instead became a book about the Algerian experience in the

1920s and 1930s, how this era paved the way for the Algerian Civil War and decolonization, and the state of France today.

Research for the monograph took six years and a fair amount of travel.

Between 2004 and 2009, Kalman visited the French Colonial Archives in Aix-en-Provence in France multiple times per year. He was awarded the SSHRC Standard Research Grant, allowing Kalman to travel to Europe and conduct research for his monographs.

The book was then written in 2010 and 2011 while he was on sabbatical leave in Montreal. A year and a half after its completion, the book is finally on bookshelves and in the hands of readers.

There were a few main differences when it came to writing his second book in comparison to the first, the most notable difference being Kalman’s shift from being a French historian to being an imperial historian. Instead of being a French historian concerned exclusively with French intellectual history, he morphed into a historian concerned not only with the intellectual, but the social and political history of empire as well. The physical, structural, and symbolic violence inherent in the imperial system meant that the

metropolitan-centred methodology of the first book could not be used in the new project. French Colonial Fascism is “accessible to anybody” according to Kalman, and was not written specifically with an academic audience in mind. Outlining Algerian history of the period at the beginning of each chapter ensures the reader is constantly kept up to speed. This makes it so that any reader, no matter their academic history, can enjoy the book.

Kalman believes it is important for students and the general public alike to read his book to better understand why France and Algeria are the way they are today. In order to fully appreciate our increasingly globalized world with its seemingly meaningless borders, we must look into the historical context. Kalman says his book helps us to do just that.

Due to its high price tag, Kalman suggests it is in the best interest of those of us on student budgets to skip the bookstore and read the library’s copy of his book instead. So next time you find yourself in ol’ Angus L. MacDonald – which this time of year seems to be more often than not – be sure to keep your eye out for our very own Dr. Samuel Kalman’s newest addition to the stacks.

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Tupperware remix party

sex with an x

these are the droids you’re looking for

The Biggest (or smallest) Questions Answered

BRENDAN MORLEY | Contributor

JULIA JUGGS | Sexy Sex Columnist

Armed with jetpacks and keytars, the neon-infused Tupperware Remix Party crash landed in Antigonish Wednesday night ready to party like it’s the year 3000.

This five-piece concept band of interstellar entities from some distant electroboogie galaxy has arrived

on earth to teach people how to jive. If Rick James and Daft Punk had Carl Sagan’s lovechild it would be Tupperware Remix Party.

Not only are these g uys entertaining to watch, but their tight sound and technical skill make it no question why these g uys won

“Best Live Act” three years in a row in Halifax’s The Coast. Wednesday night at the Golden X INN was no exception. TWRP brought the electro-funk as they performed for a full house of costumed students, playing all original material save for a few classic covers like “Don’t Stop Believing ” and “Get Lucky”. The beauty of this band is that it their live act is fun for everyone from the party-rocking fistpumpers to the Dungeon Masters. However, even with fun song names like “Funkasaurus Sex” and “Technobama”, TWRP’s albums are a little less accessible than their live act. If you’re in the mood for synthesiser-infused disco-funk metal, then pop TWRP’s cassette into your Delorian and blast off to another dimension.

flirting with flamenco Maria osende & co. dances the night away PAULINE CAMERON | Contributor

The most recent Antigonish Performing Arts event was a recital with Maria Osende and her talented company of Flamenco performers. The show was held in Immaculata Auditorium, and was nearly packed with attentive attendees.

The show was broken up into segments of song, dance, and a combination of the two. Caridad Vega, the cante hondo style vocalist of the evening, began the show with a moving number accompanied by the talented guitarist Jose Vega.

The dancers were Maria Osende herself and a regular collaborator of hers, Miguel Tellez. They performed both solo and in amazingly choreographed pieces together that made use of the whole stage, synchronized movements and remarkable, distinctively Flamenco, rhythms.

The dancers’ personalities were appreciable from the onset, accentuating the unique skills of each artist.

Maria has a fluid, captivating style that is countered

by Miguel’s more vigourous

style and sometimes humourous mannerisms. One could say that while Miguel is an entertainer at heart, Maria is a bona fide performer.

At one point, Caridad left her microphone in the middle of a Cuban-Flamenco song to continue singing while performing a dance of her own, at one point nearly dancing in among the audience. Her competence in doing so drew attention to the multi-dimensional art forms Flamenco draws from and harmonizes.

Maria has been in Halifax for the past decade, she said near the end of the show, and has been teaching classes for almost as long. I have seen her perform in Halifax before, some of my friends have been students of hers, and to see her again reminded me of the power of Flamenco to astonish audiences and remind us of the importance of culture and performance.

The next performance in the Antigonish Performing Art Series is with Carissa Klopushak and Philip Chiu on November 16th. Student admission is $5.00 and show time is 8:00pm in Immaculata Auditorium.

When it comes to interpreting men and women, it’s safe to say that there are plenty of unanswered questions that some people are too embarrassed to ask. We, as sexual beings, carry so many insecurities about our bodies that it’s amazing sex happens at all. So Sex With An X this week goes out to the boys and girls who are still waiting for the answers to these two very important questions: For the girls: Will it (his penis) fit?

The simplest answer is yes.

The vagina is a magical place. It thrives between your legs and loves when you put it to good use. A vagina is multipurpose; it can inhale to let things in and it can exhale to let things out. It is accommodating and polite to its visitors and nearly always ready for more.

Your vagina is ready for just about anything you’d like to put in it.

We’ve all been there before: when you see a guy naked for the first time and the size of his dick is truly impressive and the first thing you think of is “Is it gonna fit?” before the waves of panic that maybe it won’t flash through your mind. It can be a scary and embarrassing thing to wonder whether a guy is gonna be able to enter you or not. It’s a natural thing to fear pain but you shouldn’t be worrying about that during sex – unless you’re into that kinky stuff. It is true that sometimes the opening is small, but as long as you work carefully and not too fast this can be overcome very easily. And there is never a reason to worry about the

rest; the vagina can grow and expand to comfortably accept practically any size penis.

And speaking of penis size…

For the boys: Is my dick too small?

The easy answer is no.

Growing up, we’re so often told that people come in all shapes and sizes and we should love them for the way they are. And while this is true, it doesn’t apply the same way to penises. The thing with dicks is that when people are talking about the statistics for the average penis size they’re forgetting to mention that pretty much all guys have an average size penis. Penis stats aren’t like class averages where only four people in the whole class actually got the mark that was the average, and it’s also not like there’s a large disparity between the biggest and the smallest, like when that one kid gets 97% and another 36%. So when you worry about whether you’re big enough, you are. You’re absolutely just the right size. If you were bigger or smaller that would be the right size too, because guess what? The vagina is there and ready to fit you. It’s also true what they say about showing and growing. There’s no way of telling how big a dick will get when it’s hard; sometimes the smaller penises when soft end up being the biggest while hard and vice versa. The key thing is confidence; girls care a lot less about the size of your dick than what you can do with it, and as long as you are owning your sexuality everybody wins.

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DiStractions Editor: Kaleigh Bent/aspiring rapper

Comic by: EMMA dys-art

Are You too Intoxicated to be in public?

Tips for knowing when to stay in

By : Kaleigh Bent

Wrecking Ball Counts and Have You Began to Relate?

If the play count is higher than two, you have teared up at any point in the song or you have found the deeper meaning to Miley’s lyrical masterpiece put on your onesie and pick a Disney flick, you should not be seen in public.

The Great Escape

If you aren’t even out of the house yet and you are already strategizing escape plans Shawshank style to leave your designated drinking establishment to get yo pizza on, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOUSE. They deliver…well first class does…all the numbers you need to know are listed below. Cut this section out, laminate it and put it in your wallet. You can thank me later.

Antigonish Unrated: THE WHEEL: 1-902-863-4565 KENNY’S: 1-902-735-1800 FIRST CLASS: 1-902-863-2055

Cab Power Nap

The Highlights of Movember

Instagram of the week

In the 45 seconds it takes you to get from your house to the bar, you will not nap…you will pass out. Why would you do this in public means of transport when you could just pass out in the comfort of your own home?

Whether it be the stairs, your bathroom or your living room floor just make sure for the sake of your roommates you are wearing pants.

“Spotted at X” Scheme

If you and your partners in crime have sat down and thoughtfully mapped out how you will get a shout out on the famous “SPOTTED AT X” I applaud your creativity but you are either too drunk, or you’ve got some attention issues. Do yourself a favor and fake a post, then call your mom drunkie, she will either fix your attention depravity issues or judge you right into sobrietya.then you can go out.

Contributor: Jess Pomeroy

The Pre Bar Puke

Everyone has done it, this does NOT make it OK. If at any time during your bathroom mirror pep talk, you convince yourself that you should up chuck as to make room for the drinks you will purchase at the bar, its pyjama time.

The Night Time Squint

If it appears that you are looking directly into the sun after the hour of 9 pm…indoors, we’ve got an issue. Your inability to open your eyes to take a proper picture should be a red flag that maybe you shouldn’t be meandering around Antigonish

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Movember, a funny campaign for a serious cause. It’s a time where normal university guys (and sometimes girls) turn into creepers who should be in large white vans. From dirty crustaches to curled mustaches worthy of any traditional Frenchman, there are a large variety of facial hair styles to be seen on campus. For some, it is a time to revel in the glory of being able to grow a full and thick beard; for others, it is a time to wallow in the shame of patchy mustaches and awkward pre-pubescent like facial hair. I am speaking about myself in the latter scenario. It is for this very reason I have shied away from participating in the Movember campaign. I donate fully and support the brave souls who complete the month, but the awkwardness of my facial hair growth prevents me from flourishing during November. Maybe someday I will be able to overcome this social awkwardness and embrace what has been given to me, a pedophilic stache worthy of a “criminal at large” post on the 6 o’clock news. For Movember 2013 though, I will watch by the sidelines. So let the facial hair grow guys, and remember to donate to the cause.

Mustache

you a question!

Whose Face Foliage is this? ????????????????????????????

Ladies and gentleman! Boys and girls! Others! The man behind this exquisite lip warmer can be found in the chemistry department positively charged up ( not unlike effective --> You can’t have nudity on youtube..cept this nuclear charge) over his facial work of one time I found a video about naked toboganning art! His interests include synthesis, gas-phase spectoscopic characteriza--> Hat Boy: Did you end up hooking up with her? tion and long walks on the beach...And thats all I want to say about that!

Flow Boy: Uh no man....you did

Overheard @ X

Hat Boy: oh right.....whats good at meal hall

SPORTS AND HEALTH

SPORTS AND HEALTH Looks aren’t everything...

...But if you want to get big

MAT T MACDONALD | Health Columnist Recently, it has come to my attention that men and women alike are coming to associate the word ‘health’ with big muscles and slim bodies. Society has told us ‘healthy’ men have 50” chests, 19” arms, 29” thighs, and washboard abs. For women, this means being slim, curvy, toned and having well-developed breasts. No longer are people considering the various elements of health: they are confusing looking healthy with being healthy. So is there a difference? You bet!

Recently, while training with a client, they expressed unhappiness with their physical outward appearance.

This led me to further investigate their definition of health. At that moment, my client used descriptive words to define the outward physical appearance of a ‘healthy’ individual. While I too have been guilty of judging health based on physical appearance, I have also seen bodybuilders with jaw-dropping muscles who were chain smokers and could not climb a flight of stairs to save their lives. So in this case, being strong and having a great physique is a very small aspect of being healthy.

For the purpose of this article, I will define health using a more holistic approach.

According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Looking at this definition, it is quite clear that health is not just physical, but emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual. For the sake of brevity, I will focus the remainder of the article on the physical.

These are the various components that your general physician would say are ‘healthy.’

Your Checklist · Blood pressure within healthy range, preferably on the lower side of normal. In Nova Scotia, almost 30 percent of adults have hypertension. Drop into any Shoppers Drug Mart or Wal-Mart today and have your blood pressure

THIS WEEk: A FOCUS ON MEN’s HEALTH

checked. · Good cholesterol levels.

Canadians get the majority of their calories from animal based, highly processed foods. Did you know that cholesterol is only found in animal products? To decrease your cholesterol levels, simply eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods. · Proper body composition.

Not too obese, not too lean.

Being either too lean or obese are both life threatening. · High cardiorespiratory endurance. Make daily cardio a top priority. Your heart is the most important muscle in your body and needs to be worked daily. · Low resting heart rate is desirable. Low resting heart rate is a very good indicator of your overall health. · Quick heart rate recovery time after exercise. The higher your level of cardiovascular fitness, the faster your heart rate will decline after any strenuous exercise. · Free of disease. · Strength to do everyday activities. · Flexibility to perform everyday activities properly. · Good sleep patterns without sleep aids. · Free of drug abuse and addictions.

Can you be healthy without looking healthy?

You bet! Looks are superficial and do not consider the whole individual. It is quite possible for someone to carry excess weight while still having a highly developed cardiovascular system and sound emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual health. I have seen this firsthand with overweight marathon runners who are very physically fit. To the naked eye, these individuals look ‘unhealthy’, but often this is not the case. I have also witnessed first-hand thinner individuals with high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and substance abuse problems. Yet to the outward observer, these individuals look ‘healthy.’So, my question to you is “are you healthy, or do you just look healthy?”

DANIEL COCHRANE | Contributor As a former power lifter, I know that in order to add mass to your bar you often need to add mass to your frame. Unfortunately, in our attempts to add mass, most men find it in all the wrong places. What is the answer? You could add an hour to your workout each day, or go through the seemingly endless cycles of bulking and cutting that bodybuilders force themselves through. But is there a healthier alternative?

“Carb back-loading” is a mass building strategy that involves focusing your caloric intake on fat and protein consumption before your workout, then following a challenging weight lifting session consuming large amounts of carbohydrates. There is a ten day carb fasting period before you begin back-loading, in which it’s recommended you consume only 30 grams of carbs per day. On days that you don’t lift you are also advised to consume low amounts of carbs. It’s a diet plan whose popularity has increased of late but has actually been used since the early 70s by some of the world’s most well-known bodybuilders, including a certain former Governator. That’s right, Arnold Schwarzenegger used to eat 1-2 entire pies following his workouts! As we’ve all seen, his results spoke for themselves.

While I suspect most patrons of the iron jungle don’t aspire to obtain his body, we would still like to see improved results to our physique and our bench press. Through this diet plan, great results have been observed in a relatively short time.

Unfortunately, most backloading programs recommend eating “bad carbs”, foods high in saturated fat and simple sugars. These foods reap havoc on your heart and body.

While you will no doubt reach the aesthetic results you’re looking for that way, you could also do so by focusing on healthy choices and maintaining a nutritious diet.

Protein has become synonymous with exercise, and it’s perceived as the most essential fuel for weight lifters. Those who have done any amount of

weightlifting know protein is essential to building muscle as it is filled with the fundamental amino acids that your body breaks down for muscle development. Unlike fats and carbohydrates, the body doesn’t store proteins, and therefore our only source each day is provided through our diets.

Most bodybuilding websites or “gym rats” will recommend as much protein as possible, with some claiming they need as much as 300 grams per day! A more frequently recommended and easily determined amount is about 1 gram per pound of body mass. This is more than double the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of 1 gram per kilo of body mass. Is this too much? Studies have shown that too much protein is not only dangerous for your liver, but also unnecessary as your body can only process so much and the rest is simply passed through your system. The question is: when are you getting enough to meet your demands for muscle development without going too far? I suggest adding 20% to the amount recommended by WHO, which for a male weighing 180 lbs equates to approximately 100 grams.

The next question you might be wondering is where to get this protein? When most people think protein, they think of a steak the size of Texas and a wheel of cheese being chased down a hill in Gloucestershire.

Well, maybe that’s not exactly what they’re thinking, but suffice to say plants are seldom looked at as sources of protein.

I’ve heard many times that plant proteins aren’t as effective, and for best results you have to eat animal products. I think that Patrik Baboumian would beg to differ, as the vegan strongman from Germany recently set a world record by carrying 550 kg for a distance of 10 meters at Toronto’s Vegetarian Food Festival.

Throughout your day, try to eat foods with high fat and protein content like nuts, avocados, and low carb vegetables.

Eat them on their own or incorporate them into salads with leafy greens like spinach. It’s important to maintain a low

carb intake during the day before your workout, as the theory is that carbs consumed after your workout will be converted into insulin for muscle repair rather than being converted to fat.

Immediately following your workout, drink a smoothie with a rice or soy based protein powder, and lots of fruits, kale, and other nutritious foods. Once you get back from the gym, it’s time to binge on those carbs you’ve been waiting for. Eat as much brown rice, vegetables, grains, fruit, and whatever else you can think of that doesn’t involve the words refined, processed, or enriched – what I like to call “real food”.

Those who practice carb back-loading may question the effectiveness of this diet plan, and point to the ten day fasting period as the stumbling block in this revised, healthier method. How can you keep your carb intake down without animal product consumption?

There are lots of low carb plants out there, and as for protein look no further than your jack o’ lantern. Pumpkin seeds are a very high protein, low carb alternative that are not only delicious when roasted and seasoned but they are also one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Other options include cauliflower, asparagus, broccoli, leafy greens, and much more. A quick search online will show that there are countless plant options that will keep your carb count down and still keep you feeling satiated.

It’s important to follow the general principles of carbloading to achieve its results, but remember that your primary objective should be healthy eating. If you want to bulk up, carb back-loading can be an effective way to add mass, reduce fat and hopefully help you achieve your weightlifting goals faster. Just remember, your health doesn’t have to suffer to reach these goals, and with healthy choices you can achieve the same results without the detriment to your most important muscle: your heart.

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Know the cause behind your ‘mo We all love movember (Right?), but what does is it all about?

LAURA ALOISIO | Senior Reporter

Each November, the St. Francis Xavier University campus participates in Movember, as men grow out their luscious lip-locks and consider joining barbershop quartets. This time of year has exciting events taking place on and off campus. The Inn celebrates with Clean Shavinn and inter-house competitions are held for the best Movember moustache.

The campaign is intended to educate and raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. As rivalries are sparked and participation grows, let us take a moment to learn about why we really do this each year.

In 1999, the Movember movement was started by a group of 80 men in Adelaide, Australia. By 2012, over 1 million had participated to raise close to $100 million. The unifying idea has been to change the face of men’s health, focusing on prostate and testicular cancer as well as men’s mental health. This man-central idea could appear to be discriminatory, but women account for much of the event’s success. Mo Sistas is a group of supportive women helping to raise awareness for the cause and raise funds.

According to Prostate Cancer

Canada, “prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect Canadian men. One in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.” Testicular cancer has a high survival rate and while not all those diagnosed are this fortunate, the prognosis, when caught early, is a brighter one than other cancers. In all cancers the potential for altered mental health is an accompanying risk. Prostate exams are an important tool to aid in early detection and it is recommended to start screening at the age of 50, or younger with men who possess other risk factors such as a family history of the disease. Both self and physician testicular exams are important for men of all ages.

Dealing with a more private area of the body, male cancers can be a sensitive topic to discuss, but removing the embarrassment is a part of what the Movember cause strives to do. Allowing for open communication among adults, and especially young males, is an imperative step to solving the big issues. This is one of the reasons why they have taken the cause and made the campaign more uplifting and fun instead of listing

No banner this year X-WOmen fall short in cis rugby tournament JESSICA POMEROY | Contributor A mere 24 hours after fighting an overtime battle through the mud, rain, and Acadia defense to win the AUS crown, the X-women’s rugby team found themselves en route to the nation’s finest tournament at Laval University in Quebec City. StFX and five other conference champion teams from across the country (University of Alberta, Queen’s, Guelph, McGill, and Laval) all joined for what was shaping to be a very close CIS tournament. With no obvious favorites in the mix, the medals were up for grabs. The X-Women’s pool consisted of the Guelph Gryphons, whom they had defeated the year before on home soil to take the gold, and McGill University, whom they had played earlier in the season during their Thanksgiving trip to Montreal. They faced off against Guelph for their first game of the tournament on Thursday, but came up short with a score of 37-12. With that win, the OUA runner-up Guelph got the Friday off and waited to play on Saturday to see who would come out of the pool ahead. X then faced McGill the following day. Despite a close scoring game and another hard fought effort, they came up short again, getting edged to the bottom of their pool by a score 10-19.

With Guelph beating McGill the following day, the games for the bronze and gold were set, as well as 5th and 6th place, which were all due to take place on the Sunday. The final day of the tournament started with the 5th

and 6th game between StFX and Laval. ​X opened the scoring early on in the game, eager to collect the 5th place title early on with a try from the nation’s cup player Natalie Lesco. It was successfully converted by McDaid to make the score 7-0. Eight minutes later, X found the scoreboard again when Jaelei Meyer chased her own teammate’s kick into the try zone and touched it down. X added another 2 tries before the half was over, from Lesco and Lauren Agnew. The first half ended with StFX leading 26-5. In the second half, StFX continued to dominate, looking to seal their 5th place finish, after having two unfortunate games early in the tournament. Lesco broke through the Laval defense to score her third try of the game. The X-Women kept them coming, with two more tries from Danielle Robb and Vanessa Duffley.

The final whistle sounded and the game ended, the X-Women sealing a 45-20 victory. Sabrina McDaid was named player of the match for the winning side, and was also the only X-Woman to receive a spot on the Championship All-Star team. StFX captain Emma Taylor also received a spot on the All-Canadian team.

The StFX team performed admirably during the tournament, as along with their 5th place finish, they were also awarded the tournament’s Most Sportsmanlike Team award.

off depressing facts to scare people into action. This approach allows testicular and prostate cancers to be a part of accepted communication.

Movember is stepping up to take on the overwhelming challenge of changing the way people think, and educating men and women to think differently about cancer and mental health.

Movember Canada takes its growing seriously. You can sign up at ca.movember.com to become an official participant. Rules, posted online, say that you should be cleanshaven on Nov 1 and keep growing your mo’ for the full month. It is also important to select a mo design and template, and the website can make you aware of your options to find the right fit for your face. So sign up today to help men and women across the world “fight the good fight.”

Thinking about this cause may make you uncomfortable, but as you become educated about it, you will realize it’s a great way to raise awareness and money, all while having fun and being involved in a great cause.

You are now an educated participant, so get out there and start growing!

This Week At STFX Saturday November 9th St. FX Cross-Country team competes in CIS finals 6:00 Pm - woMen’s at Cbu 7:00 pM - woMen’s Ice Hockey at Stu 8:00 pm - men’s basketball at CBU Sunday November 10th 2:00 PM - Women’s Hockey at mt. allison

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