The Cave Newspaper FEATURED STORY BACK TO BUSINESS
Welcome to the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus!
After two whole years of having a dormant campus environment, the Cave Hill Guild Council made it their duty to see a full revival of campus life following the resumption of face-to-face classes. In semester one, the guild council brought the vibes and showed the students what the Cave Hill Campus looked like before the pandemic with a wide range of student activities such as sports days, panel discussions, food days, and of course, fetes! Now that the campus has had a proper revival and we are in semester two, the Guild Council now gets back to business! Whilst last semester would have exposed the students to many of our active country associations and their culture, this semester is going to be more centered around the guild council and its various sub-committees. These include faculties, academic clubs, halls of residence, and our council’s standing committees.
These standing committees are very popular for events such as integration week, the most highly anticipated carnival week, and even more importantly, the Guild election season. If you haven’t already, follow the Guild Instagram page @cavehillguild to keep track of the weeks with the pinned calendar. Kicking off the semester, the Guild of Students participated in the UWI Cave Hill’s 60th anniversary parade, where students came out in their flags and colors to march together with staff and
administration. This gave the students the opportunity to showcase both regional and Blackbird Pride in addition to raising funds by selling food from their respective countries. Admin has since thanked the Guild Council on numerous accounts in making the event such a huge success by rallying the students and getting them prepared and organized. With so much more to talk about and just one more semester to go, the Guild Council encourages you the students to share your thoughts with us.
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MONTHLY REL Friday, January 27th
Publications Committee Chairperson
Aldon Gage
“Greetings blackbirds! The guild publications committee welcomes you back to a face to face campus! Much has been going on lately, and so it is time that we keep you up to date with it all once again. Be on the lookout for our monthly issues which will highlight everything you need to know here at Cave Hill!”
“We all have moments where we would like to speak on a certain topic but never had a designated medium to share our opinions publicly. This column will be your safe space to voice your opinions on matters affecting you here at Cave Hill.”
HELPFUL TIPS FOR SURVIVING
T HE U W I CAVE HILL C AM P U S
Tip #1: Use the online Campus Room Locator!
This online tool will help you locate any room or building at Cave Hill by placing a dot on the map! Link: www.cavehill.uwi.edu/ virtualtours/
Tip #2: Learn the Shuttle times!
There are currently three shuttle routes that each operate by the hour, however some may begin operating later than others or have breaks in between.
Tip #3: Print your schedule!
Ensure that you get to classes on time by having a physical copy of your schedule on hand.
Tip #4: Stay hydrated!
By either carrying your water with you or buying some on campus, it is important that you stay hydrated so you can move between classes better and be focused.
Tip #5: Follow us on Instagram!
Follow the cavehillguild Instagram page to stay up to date on all upcoming campus activities! In a face-to-face setting the campus has too much in store to be disconnected.
New Editions with every issue!
As a regional student coming straight out of secondary school in Trinidad, I have had to do some adjusting to university life in Barbados. While there are many familiar aspects of life in Barbados it was a challenge being away from my family and friends for the first time. However, I applied to the MBBS degree as I have always wanted to study medicine and that drive has only strengthened since my arrival. I was able to make it through my first semester unscathed and moving forward I hope to get more involved within the university and make a positive impact during my time here at Cave Hill. I have joined two committees within the MSA and I plan on improving from here in all aspects, from my involvement with the MSA to my academics. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cave Hill thus far and am grateful to have met such amazing individuals. I am hopeful that there will be many more good times to come in the future!
The Cave
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Face Edition TO Face -
From Fear to Love
Relationships require vulnerability
You can't go far, if you don't go deep
Reminds me of a Golden Apple, June Plum seed
It's full of meat, you want to devour it
But it also has stems that can hurt your gums and teeth
So you make a choice,
Abandon it or bite carefully
Enjoying the sweet, earthen flavour
Savouring each bite
But constantly aware that if you
Make a wrong move
You'll get hurt
That sharp, stabbing pain will assail your gum
Your heart
And pierce you
Drawing blood,
Emotions, you hold so close
Take, from a part of you
You're not willing to share
But how else do we enjoy it
The fruit of love
If we don't take chances
Bite in
Become vulnerable
To something, someone we know can hurt us
But, can also bring us such joy
It's difficult isn't it
To choose.
If to taste it
Or abandon mission
And live with the what if
What if it was the best one I ever tasted
What if they're the one I can be myself with
What if I miss this opportunity
Who's to say I'll get it again
The questions are endless
But can only be answered by action
Or inaction
And in each case you choose
Weather to hold back or move
From safety to vulnerability
From fear to love.
By: Faith Chukwuka
IN RECENT
06/11/22
CAVE HILL TURNS 60
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus, a special launch parade was held which involved a march around campus with a marching band, unveiling of portrait installations, and special guest artist performances under the graduation tent.
ICGC Mona A SUCCESS
The second leg of the Inter Campus Guild Council was held at the UWI Mona campus in Jamaica. The councilors selected to travel and present proposals at the council meeting were the President, Osazé Moraldo-Bowen, the Vice-President, Stephanie Pascal, the Postgraduate Representative, Mandisa Griffin, and the Sir Frank Worrell Hall Representative, Shawayne J Daniel. Their proposals were well received by those present.
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Public Buses Strike
Early on Monday morning transport board workers across the island of Barbados went on strike, which resulted in little to no commuting for the day. Students and lecturers who regularly use public transit to get to campus were disadvantaged, and so many classes were either canceled or put online.
Jewelry Palace Jamaica
By Abigail Hall
We offer a wide selection of customized jewelry (necklaces, anklets, earrings, bracelets), Caribbean flag necklaces as well as fashionable jewelry.
CONTACT INFO:
LiL Tips
By Kalea Small
Budget friendly pampering experience for students through acrylic nails and pedicures. Services range from gel on natural nails to acrylic.
Nationality: Jamaican
Area of Study: Law
Graduating Class: 2024
CONTACT INFO:
TKCPHOTOZ
By Tianna Clue
A photography business aimed specifically towards capturing portraits and product photos. This enterprise has been in operation since 2020.
Roles and Responsibilities (Summarized): I am the individual responsible for the Hall, the activities to engage and integrate the residents. I am the bridge between Halls administration and the Council that deals with ground affairs of the Hall. I sit in the Guild of Students as the representative for the Hall in the capacity of advocacy and to assist and sit on any other committees mandated.
Why did you choose your council position: I developed a strong love and pride for Sherlock Hall in my first year coupled with my passion for service it was an obvious next step both personally and professionally.
Favorite Experience during your tenure so far: The family and unity we have created. Especially our togetherness even if it means just seconding an email.
Favorite Past Time/Hobbies: Dancing, watching Netflix, Having meaningful casual conversations.
Favorite Food and Drink: Chicken Alfredo and Pina Colada (non virgin)
Favorite Song/Movie/Book: Song- Stand Up (Harriet) Movie- Sprinter Book- Soaring with Verse of Passion
Favorite Quote: “Bloom where you are planted”
CONTACT INFO:
Buzjewls
By Tianna Clue
We specialize in handmade jewelry items, to include necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more. We have been in for 3 years and pride ourselves in making unique pieces.
Spirit Animal/Object: Cheetah- A cheetah represents unconditional love, progress, fast action, flexibility, intelligence and a guided perspective and that is a good representation of myself.
If I ruled the world, I would...: I would own my own female talk show where I give back to families and have meaningful conversations about us as women and hear unique perspectives from men. I also would not be in school.
Biggest life lesson: You can’t climb the ladder with the same persons you started with.
CONTACT INFO:
Advice to future Guild Councilors: Just be yourself in anything you do. Stay committed and rennet your why. Why you started in the first place and why you need to continue.
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jewelrypalaceja / (876) 775 - 9857
Lil._.tips
Tkcphotoz Buzjewls
Sir Philip Sherlock Hall Representative
Guild of Students
Annual General Meeting
THURSDAY February 23RD 2023
