The Campus March 16, 2016

RYAN MILLAR

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 71, No.4 No.11

Putting on a show since 1944 MARCH 16, 2016

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Lights, Camera, BLEED PURPLE!

From a guest speaker to an awards gala, you definitely did not want to miss out on the festivities this weekend Page 7 KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

Tragedy strikes in town Fire devastates local business and animal rescue

Four nights, or what you will BU drama department presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

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LAC’s Kinky Column An intro to Petplay PAGE 15

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BU History Department to host history of beer night

Interactive exhibition will discuss various topics related to the history of brewing in the Eastern Townships PHILIP RICH News Editor

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ove beer? Interested in history?

Want some free samples? Then Thursday night at the Centennial Theatre may be just the spot for you.

On March 24 in the Centennial lobby, the Bishop’s University History Association (BUHA) will be hosting an interactive exhibition on the history of beer in the Eastern Townships as part of its annual set of heritage week activities.

Organized by Dr. Jean Manore’s public history seminar class, the event will run from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and admission is

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free for all. The exhibition will feature posters and presentations on a wide variety of topics, including the history of the various breweries in and around the Lennoxville area, the era of prohibition in the Eastern Townships, and the evolution of Orientation Week at Bishop’s University, among others.

Free samples will also be provided from the school’s own Bishop’s Arches brewery, as well as the Brouemont microbrewery in Bromont, Que. The exhibition is a culmination of a semester-long project for the eight students in the public history class. With BUHA acting as their “client,” the stu-

dents were expected to use what they had learned in the course to properly put on a heritage week activity. As such, the exhibition will also feature information on how exactly public history differs from traditional history, and why understanding the discipline of public history is essential to engaging the public in the study of history.

Although intended for BU students and staff, the event is open to the local community with hopes of educating people as to why the drinking culture at Bishop’s is such a consistently relevant topic year in and year out.

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BU’s first Business Week SRC works to bring together business students and build club involvement NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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arch 10 marked the beginning of something new: the very first Bishop’s Business Week.

Encompassing a stock simulation, case competition, the William's School of Business (WSB) awards gala, an Enactus lecture, and the BU Accounting Society (BUAS) invitational, the first ever Business Week is the result of cooperation between SRC Business Senator Jean-Philippe Allen and the heads of BUCS, BUAS, Enactus, and the Investment Club.

Allen said the goal of Business Week was to create an outlet for first and second year students to get to know the business clubs and organization to

encourage more involvement in the WBS. While the odd timing and lack of advanced notice and advertising may seem to indicate a lack of planning, Allen assured that the idea came to him at the end of last semester.

The idea was to have the various business clubs work together for a week, as the majority of members study the same thing, work together regularly, and know each other well (the WSB accounts for approximately one quarter of the Bishop’s student body).

However, due to the timing of other events, including the WSB awards gala and the CASA Live Art show, scheduling was difficult, leading to the odd timing.

In addition, the task of organizing the

business clubs did not help any, and is part of the reason why activities and dates were up in the air for the two months that the week was in planning.

Allen hopes that next year’s Business Senator will continue the project, preferably starting earlier in the academic year so that the events could be on consecutive days instead of split across two weeks.

Overall, Allen’s pilot project seems likely to have at least built awareness of the business clubs among students and provides a foundation for future cooperation among the clubs and the SRC.

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Get your head out of the iCloud

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A wake-up call for pedestrians GUENEVERE MACDONALD Staff Writer

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any visitors coming to tour Bishop’s for the first time often remark on how nice it is to see so many of the students and faculty walking to and from the campus and through the Lennoxville community. For the rest of us driving on and around campus, this can be a major pain.

Traffic congestion early in the morning and at the end of the day has always been particularly annoying. Add a train into the mix and it can delay commuters for as much as 15 minutes to half an hour. While these aspects of commuting to and from campus are often annoying and frustrating, they do not compare with the actual minefield of trying to maneuver a vehicle around campus.

The biggest problem? Students. Students walking on the road next to a cleared side walk. Students walking with headphones blaring, completely oblivious to the traffic around them. Students walking head down using cell phones.

Students stepping out in front of cars and behind vehicles without so much as a glance to see if there is traffic.

The issue is even more hazardous in the winter when hoods, hats, and scarves further muffle sound and block vision.

Near misses on campus are increasing at

an alarming rate, so much so that Campus Security issued a campus wide email last week to remind students to properly share the campus with vehicles.

The problem is a growing one that is not limited to Bishop’s and Lennoxville. In 2012 a research project was conducted in the United States involving pedestrian injuries and fatalities. The project focused on 2004 to 2011 data involving accidents that documented pedestrians wearing headphones. Among the 116 reported cases 81 incidents were fatal.

The research indicates that the increase in injuries and fatalities among pedestrians is directly related to improved audio technology, such as noise cancelling headphones, and the development and advancement of smartphones.

In fact there are entire YouTube channels dedicated to videos of pedestrians walking off subway platforms, into fountains, off bridges, and down stairs. It’s called “Wexting,” or “walking while texting.”

While they might provide endless chuckles, it’s important to remember that many of these individuals are badly injured – in some cases killed, as was the case with Audrey Ann Dumont. Dumont, a 20 year old student in Montreal, was

Tragedy strikes in town

killed when she walked off the subway platform and fell in between two subway cars in 2013. She was on her cell phone at the time.

In 2010 a Canadian research project focused on emergency room injuries where cell phone use was involved.

1,506 cases of distracted walking were reported. It is important to note that the problem is much bigger, since many individuals do not report the use of a cell phone or other distracting devices when seeking treatment for injuries.

The research also does not cover visits to family doctors or non-urgent clinics such as CLSCs or university clinics.

According to research, individuals aged 16 to 25 are twice as likely to be injured when engaged in activities using a distracting device such as headphones and cell phones while on foot. Ontario’s chief coroner reports as many as 20 percent of the yearly pedestrian deaths in the province are directly related to these types of distractions.

Perhaps, even more concerning then distracted pedestrians is pedestrian entitlement. Students who walk out in front of vehicles without using cross walks or side walks then retaliate against the rattled drivers who nearly hit them. Stu-

dents are reported to flip-off drivers, yell obscenities, and even throw rocks at cars. While these incidences are more the exception rather than the rule, it highlights a serious safety issue on our campus.

Bishop’s has been fortunate that there have been no fatalities reported involving pedestrians and motor vehicles.

However, given the alarming increase in carelessness and distraction it could only be a matter of time. This week’s email was a reminder to everyone to pay attention, put down the phone, remove the headphones, and use the sidewalks and crosswalks. Do not walk behind vehicles in the daycare parking lot or where sidewalks are present, and always make eye contact with drivers before stepping out into traffic.

Drivers are also reminded that the campus speed limit is 20 kph. Pedestrians and cyclists are present throughout campus and caution and care should be taken when navigating parking lots and thoroughfares.

Let’s keep our campus safe for everyone.

Fire devastates local business and animal rescue KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

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n Tuesday, March 8, Lennoxville’s very own Blue Seal Nutrition Center and Pet Connection was devastated by a fire that erupted during the late evening. A faulty ventilation fan in the grooming room caused the fire, which was where most of Pet Connection’s rescued animals were kept. Most animals were saved, but the fire claimed the lives of 2 cats and a pair of lovebirds. 1 cat is still missing.

The fire started at approximately 12:05 a.m.; Shannon Lacroix, one of the residents who lives above the store, woke up to the smell of smoke and called 911 at 12:09 a.m. The fire department and police arrived on site by 12:20 a.m. and immediately began to evacuate the animals from the burning room. The manager of Blue Seal Nutrition Center and founder of Pet Connection, Jen Young, arrived to the scene at 12:25 a.m. to witness firemen and police already rushing from the building with cats in their arms.

“I didn’t know who was who

because [the animals] were all just pitch black. They were all vomiting badly and some of them had already passed out,” she said.

It was like walking into a nightmare.

All the animals saved were immediately transported to Hôpital vétérinaire de l’Estrie where they received emergency care. They had to stay under observation for the extreme smoke inhalation, which, essentially, burned the insides of their lungs.

Miraculously, all the animals made it through the first, crucial 24 hours. Many have now been reunited with Young, and some animals have even found their forever homes through the tragedy – like Enzo, an affectionate cat, who stole the heart of a veterinary technician.

The fact that so many of the animals survived the fire is truly a testament to the services of the firefighters, police, and staff at the Hôpital vétérinaire de l’Estrie. Young stated that the firefighters “treated my babies as they would human babies, including trying to give my Lola

[one of the deceased cats] CPR.” Furthermore, the Hôpital vétérinaire de l’Estrie wavered all fees for their services.

In light of the tragedy, the Lennoxville community has come together to support Pet Connection, which is a nonprofit organization, through various fundraisers and initiatives.

The overwhelming response is not a surprise when reflecting on everything that Young has done for this community.

As one local pointed out, “Almost everyone I know from the Sherbrooke area has or knows of someone with a PC [Pet Connection] Pet!” Indeed, that is true even for this writer, who adopted a cat from Pet Connection in 2013.

Shortly after hearing the news, Bishop’s University held a Cuddles Café to raise funds for Pet Connection, and there is an ongoing 50/50 raffle.

Other activities that you can participate in to support Pet Connection include a Zumba Party on Saturday, April 2 at the Sainte-Jeanne-D’arc church (1016 Galt Ouest) and Pet Con-

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The Pet Connection/Blue Seal adoption centre on Rue Queen

nection bingo on Sunday, April 24 at A.N.A.F Unit #318 (300 St. Francis Street).

If you cannot make it out to a fundraiser event, you can also donate directly to Pet Connection via the website: bluesealcentrenutrition.ca. There is also a Go Fund Me page for The Pet Connection Lennoxville, which at the time that this article was written has already raised $1,640. Finally, the Townshipper’s Research & Cultural Foundation is collecting donations, which can be donated online through the website: Township-

persFoundation.ca, or you can mail/drop-off a check [payable to Townshippers’ Foundation, with Pet Connection mentioned in the memo] to Townshippers’ Foundation. Donations of $20 or more are tax deductible.

Non-monetary donations are also accepted, specifically new cages and blankets.

Find out more about Pet Connection and what you can do to help by requesting to join the Facebook group The Pet Connection Lennoxville.

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These rivers are dam(n)ed

ETRC and James Rice present Quebec, the Cree, and the James Bay Project NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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uesday, March 8 brought not only the second day of classes after Reading Week, but also the ETRC Scholar-inResidence Lecture from Dr. James Rice.

The lecture is an annual event, in which Bishop’s receives a lecturer from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Rice has been with SUNY Plattsburgh since 1999, and it was at that point that the early American History specialist became interested in the James Bay Project, the topic of his lecture.

While the James Bay Project can trace its origins to the 1940s nationalization of power in Quebec, the project did not begin until 1971 and the Quiet Revolution. At this point, Quebec began to send workers north to the dam La Grande River and Rupert River. With this influx of workers came the building of roads and the arrival of hunters, miners, and loggers.

As Rice pointed out, while those in Quebec City and Southern Quebec certainly knew about the project, the local Cree peoples did not find out until they read about the project in the news-

papers.

At this point, the Cree began a long battle for an injunction against further construction until the environmental impact could be assessed. The injunction was granted, but lasted only a week until it was overturned due to an appeal from Hydro Quebec.

As a result, Rice explained that the Cree adapted a new governance organization and a political hierarchy centred on youth in order to deal with the south and Quebec City.

By 1975, three land categories had been created and agreed on by Quebec City and the Cree; unfortunately loggers often ignored the land categories, and like many treaties made with First Nations peoples, the James Bay Treaty failed.

By 2002, the Cree had 26 pending lawsuits against logging companies for violating the treaty.

In exchange for 50 years of revenue sharing and being billed as a nation within a nation (within a nation) and certain sovereign rights, the Cree agreed to drop the lawsuits and have some joint management of resources.

On the whole, the lesson of Rice’s lecture was that native populations around

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The James Bay Dam Project in Northern Quebec

the world are still being forced to confront their colonial past, despite current government promises to allow indigenous rights and cultural respect.

This was perhaps best summed up in the lecture’s official title, which was a

quote from a Hydro Quebec official “[the Cree] didn’t even speak French [before the James Bay Project]!”

Professor Profiles: Dr. Darren Millington Bishop’s University’s resident artist GUENEVERE MACDONALD Contributor

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r. Darren Millington is our resident artist in the fine arts department as well as the School of Education. An alumnus of Bishop’s University’s Fine Arts department (class of 1988), he earned his Master of Fine Arts from the Université du Quebec à Montréal and his Ph.D. from Concordia University.

Millington teaches classes in drawing and painting to fine arts students every semester, but also is an advocate of keeping art programs in Quebec schools.

As part of the School of Education, Millington instructs education students on the importance of art in the classroom and the best methods for introducing it.

Millington also taught students at Dawson College in Montreal and Champlain College prior to his return to Bish-

op’s in 2006. As an artist, he has spent a number of years exhibiting his artwork to the public.

Millington’s research projects center on students learning in an art studio environment. His doctoral work was an extensive examination of students’ understanding of their own work and the process in which they developed it.

Millington divides his time between his popular fine arts and education classes, as well as working – curating various art collections, exhibiting his work – and he is a member of the Conseil des Arts Visuels for the city of Sherbrooke.

If you’re eager to pick up a brush or work on your professional portfolio, be sure to check out Millington’s classes offered to both fine arts majors and nonmajors.

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A trio of SRC meetings

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From constitutional amendments to explosions and club funding SCOTT POTTER News Writer

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he SRC, generally, has about one General Assembly (GA) meeting per Campus issue. This issue had three meetings during its incubation, all of which went late into the night. The first of these meetings was on the Feb. 21.

Natural Sciences Senator Ananya Srivastava spoke about the recent chemical spill that occurred in the science labs, which had half a dozen fire trucks on campus, buildings evacuated, and city buses rerouted.

The spill was technically an explosion, in chemical terms, but to a layman, it was more of a splash. It was caused by, and caused minor injuries to, a Université de Sherbrooke student who made an error in the use of certain chemicals.

“This happens every two months,” Srivastava went onto give a frank explanation of Bishop’s regular laboratory accidents. It was only due to a few people’s overreactions, Srivastava concluded, that the fire department was called at all.

The Ad Hoc Election Review Committee had had intensive discussions with

all candidates in the January Executive Elections, some of whom harboured rancorous opinions that it had been botched. The Committee presented its report to the GA to be passed on to the Returning Officers, which John Dillman, a student who withdrew from the Executive Elections over perceived mishandling, promised that if this report were followed, the March elections “won’t be like the last ones.”

After Education Senator Kirsten Dobbler presented a new Ethical Fundraising Policy for the Clubs Handbook, the GA then went into closed session.

The March 9 GA began with corrections to the minutes. Student Events Coordinator Josh Metcalfe-Hurst noted that “Metcalfe” has an “e” at the end of it; apparently, it has been misspelled since September, both by the SRC and The Campus.

Director of Marketing and Communications Benjamin Tracy spoke to technological concerns, which had been brought up at the Feb. 21 meeting. Logon speed will be greatly increased when Bishop’s replaces all lab computers this summer, while Bishop’s Information Technology Services is apparently en-

couraging students to try to crash registration for spring courses so that the server company can identify why this is continually a problem.

The Bishop’s Model United Nation course asked the SRC and its Grants for Clubs Committee (GCC) for $2100 to help plug holes in their fundraising to attend the Model UN Meeting in New York City.

The students making the pitch noted that there were several GA members in the course; VP-Student Affairs Heather Barlow, Director of Finance and Operations Emily McGowan and Student Affairs Representatives Alexandria Myrie and Abigail Vandzura, who make up the GCC committee and/or sit on the GCC all abstained when the vote was taken.

Dobbler noted with some concern that the SRC has now bailed out several major initiatives that were on the rocks due to insufficient fundraising. Robinson agreed that it “does raise an interesting precedent,” insofar as students knew that a precedent had been created, “not to say that people don’t come to GA.” (The five students who were observing that meeting chuckled; two were there to get funding and one writes for The Campus; I assume students Georges Ha-

bib and Matthew Mulkern, on the other hand, are simply true democrats.)

When it was announced that the Caribbean and African Students Association would be leading a discussion of Race and Discrimination in the upcoming Equity Week, Habib, as “one of the races that wouldn’t be represented by CASA,” expressed concern about whether the talk would mention Middle Easterners, Asians, among others.

Although Robinson assured him that CASA would simply be facilitating a general discussion, Dobbler agreed with Habib that we should be concerned about “reinforcing black and white culture, that racism is just black and white.” It should be noted that a Muslim Students Association, many of whose members are of Middle Eastern decent, and the Indigenous Cultural Alliance also serve to represent racial minorities at BU. Finally, the SRC voted unanimously to grant $2400 to the Investment Club to register 40 members in the McGill Trade Simulation; they would all pay other expenses out of pocket.

The next GA meeting will be Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in McGreer 100.

duce two “Equity Officers.” Allen made a “friendly amendment” to combine this with the last amendment into six “Equity Representatives.” Dillman pointed out that trying to push a motion already defeated was a violation of Robert’s Rules of Order. The amendment failed at its vote, and all further amendments were put off to another day.

That other day turned out to be three days later. The SRC announced at eight minutes past noon that there would be a 9 p.m. GA meeting to vote on constitutional amendments on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

After a series of votes on first year, on campus, equity (now only one position), environmental sustainability and health and wellness representatives, which only Brock and Doyne opposed, the vote came back to GCs. Robinson made a ruling that, as he put it at the March 9 GA: “as chair, we recognize the potential conflict of interest, and the onus is on me” for any members who would later be running for the (now five) GC positions. This paved the way for the changes to pass; Doyne and Sawyer opposed.

On Wednesday, March 9, the SRC announced that there would be a third vote on the amendments. The amendments were all passed at that meeting, although student Matthew Mulkern expressed concern and “disappointment”

that both meetings where these significant constitutional changes were made were announced only hours ahead of time, and were only announced by email.

Robinson took the blame for that, saying: “all I can do is apologize." Tracy offered to “take half the blame for him.”

Pressed by Habib, Robinson, who promised in January that these constitutional amendments would be better advertised so that more students could have a say in the process, promised now to “take steps to make sure this doesn’t happen in the future.” Presumably, this is a promise about how the Constitution will be changed some years hence when issues with the new structure become clear.

Tracy promised again that, having a full week before nominations were set to open on the 16, the SRC would communicate the new positions early so that GA members would not have an unfair advantage. As of March 13, no such communication had been sent.

Why were the Constitutional Amendments killed then resurrected to glory?

Ethical issues debated at Feb. 11 GA meeting SCOTT POTTER News Writer

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n Feb. 21 the SRC met to discuss the constitutional amendments proposed by SRC President Matthew Robinson’s Ad Hoc Internal Review Committee. After the first two amendments, curtailing the voting rights of the two non-elected General Assembly (GA) members, the amendment process fell to pieces in the discussion before the third vote, which would have introduced the four new General Counsellor (GC) positions.

Student Event Coordinator (SEC) Sawyer Brock raised the issue that GA members who wouldt be voting might then be running for these positions. VP Social Eammon Doyne agreed, going further to suggest that it was a conflict of interest for any Review Committee member to vote for amendments commended by their committee. Business Senator JeanPhillipe Allen spoke in favour of committee members voting, although expressed doubts about the voting ethics of those who would be running for these positions.

VP Student Affairs Heather Barlow, although noting that nobody could be barred from voting, encouraged those with potential conflicts of interest to “think about it.” Student Georges Habib, after suggesting that each student

should only vote for one GC candidate rather than the “up to four” status quo, stated that “if you were part of the decision-making process,” you would have an unfair advantage to run for any of the new positions.

Robinson pointed out that everybody on the GA has a hand in the decision, not any single person or committee. VP Academic/President-Elect Chelsea McLellan encouraged anybody who would be running for a GC position to abstain. Director of Communications and Marketing Benjamin Tracy pointed out that everybody on the GA had advanced knowledge of the changes, and they could not all abstain.

Doyne, Habib, McLellan and Allen continued to discuss the ethical issue; Tracy assured the room that the SRC would do its best to smother unfair advantage by communicating the new positions well and early. Student John Dillman assured the room that if the Returning Officers follow the Election Review Committee’s report, then this would be an election quite different from the one in January.

Eight SRC members voted in favour, Brock and Doyne voted against, and five individuals abstained. SAR Alexandria Myrie and SEC Josh Metcalfe-Hurst were also in attendance. My notes seem to list them as abstaining; the official minutes have mislaid their votes.

The next amendment was to intro-

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Live art transforms lives

Transformative Praxis: Malawi hosts charity art show SAM BURNS Contributor

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he Friday before Reading Week many students were heading home for the break. A select few, however, spent their evening in the Gait attending the Live Art Show charity event hosted

by Transformative Praxis: Malawi.

The organization was founded at Bishop’s University and works with other Quebec Universities and BU’s U4 partners (Acadia, Mount Allison, and Saint Francis Xavier) as well as Trinity College, Dublin in an effort to aid communities in their locally defined needs. Last year, the organization raised money to send students to Malawi in order to help build a school.

On Feb. 26, Transformative Praxis: Malawi hosted a live art show in the Gait—the second event of such nature.

Last year, the organization hosted an “Art Battle” where artists were pitted against one another in a half hour long paint-off. This year, a dozen BU and community artists in attendance were given more time to produce their pieces and a less competitive environment. The event

began at 7:00 p.m. and artist had four hours to create a piece from scratch, all while chatting with guests and getting feedback from patrons. The pieces were put up for silent auction and bids were placed throughout the night.

Transformative Praxis: Malawi’s Live Art Show is a very unique experience, as it presents artists with an opportunity to create original artwork for a good cause.

The time constraint also pushes the artists’ creativity, forcing them to make decisions that they would not normally make if they were given their normal, lax conditions.

Along with live art, the night featured live musical performances from a number of acts—some of which incorporated members of the audience, including a small child that was likely the most endearing performance of the night.

Overall, the night had a good turnout and raised $3500 to aid communities in Malawi. For further information on Transformative Praxis: Malawi, check out their website (www.transformativepraxismalawi.com) and see how to get involved.

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BU student Casey Fulton paints an abstract piece for the Live Art ahow.

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

BU drama department presents A Dream Play JESSICA BUXAR AND REBECCA HARRIES Contributors

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ne down, one to go.

After a successful run of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, the Bishop’s University drama department presents one final play before the semester is over.

The Acting IV class, directed by Rebecca Harries, will be bringing August Strindberg’s A Dream Play to the Turner Studio Theatre from March 30 to April 3.

In the mind of the dreamer are all things true or none? The playwright shows us the journey of god Indra’s daughter, Agnes, discovering human life—and what better way to do so than by entering a dream, where memories, fears, and wishes come together and break a part. Surreal, absurd, and at times cruel, the play unfolds in strange sounds and images. Memorably embodied by a class of second-year drama students, the director is pleased with the progress so far.

“The students are doing spectacularly well considering the challenging, yet fascinating plot Strindberg created,” said Harries, as her cast and crew gathered to begin rehearsal.

Chris Rae plays the Officer, one of three dreamers in this production.

“The character represents the youthful version of Strindberg, yearning for love,” said Rae. With each dream-like

2nd year drama students rehearse for A Dream Play.

transition, another version of Strindberg comes to light.

Eddie Huband and Charlotte VermuePeters embody the Lawyer and the Poet, respectively, each representing a different time in the playwright’s life. Alongside each one of these representations, a different Agnes witnesses the tortured lives of humanity exclaiming: “alas for

mankind” when things seem bleak.

Zoé Von Tournemire, an exchange student from France, is enjoying the experience and her role, the Quarantine Master.

“Here, it is different because you get to build an entire show with only your fellow students,” said Von Tournemire.

This Alice in Wonderland-esque world

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will be revealed when A Dream Play premiers on March 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Turner Studio Theatre. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students; they can be purchased at the Centennial Theatre box office or at Turner Studio on the night of the show.

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From a guest speaker to an awards gala, you definitely did not want to miss out on the festivities this weekend KRISTY BOCKUS Copy Editor

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n Saturday, March 12, Bishop’s purple carpet was laid out in preparation for the 2nd annual Bishop’s University Film Festival (BUFF) awards gala, which screened 11 student films.

Earlier in the afternoon, one of BUFF’s special guest judges, Barry Healey, gave a reading as part of the Morris House Reading Series (MHRS) and Quebec Universities English Undergraduate Conference (QUEUC). He read one chapter of his novel, The Sex Life of the Amoeba, and his nonfictional work, Exhilarating Prose (co-edited with Cordelia Strube), to a crowd of attentive students, faculty, and community members.

Healey spoke about the importance of making films that you, as an artist, want to see rather than focusing on what will make money. Unfortunately, most films today focus purely on the latter, which is partly due to the exaggerated power that producers have over the filmmaking process; this transforms what was once a creative outlet into another market for business.

The audience had a lot to say during the Q&A period when Healey criticized pop culture for wiping out the renaissance that was happening within the film industry at the time, which started to take shape in the 60s and 70s. He suggested that this, again, has to do with the focus of the current film industry on making films that are based on current trends.

There was a small reception following the reading, in which students, faculty, and community members had the chance to speak with Healey oneon-one and ask further questions while purchasing a copy of his books.

BUFF Winners

Fast-forward 5 hours and Healey was seated in the front row of Bandeen for the BUFF gala along with the other three judges: Principal Michael Goldbloom, Stephanie Ratovonarivo of Le Festival Cinema du Monde de Sherbrooke, and SRC President Matthew Robinson.

The gala started off with special thanks to the sponsors (Brûleries Faro and Lowepro) and the BUFF organizing committee.

Then it was right on to the films, which included Open House (Kyle Roberts), Anxiety (Victoria Rodriguez Carnevale), The Visitor (Peter Haddad), Legacy (Julie Stunault), Better (Kristy Bockus), Out Of (Conner Richter), Marco Nike (Louine Niwa), The Dinner (Julian Dawson), Hostage (Nathaniel Rae), The College Bachelor (Will O’Connell), and FÖRÄLSKAD (Benjamin Tracy and Penelope Lafaille Mathieu).

Awards were presented after intermission with The Dinner taking home a staggering 3 awards (Best Narrative Film, Best Director, and Best Male Actor). Other award-winning films included FÖRÄLSKAD (Best Non-Narrative Film and Best Editing), Hostage (Best Cinematography and Audience Choice), Better (Best Female Actor), and The College Bachelor (Best Screenplay).

Congratulations to the winners and to all of the students who submitted films.

The short films featured at the gala are now available for viewing on the Bishop’s University Film Festival’s YouTube channel in the BUFF 2016 playlist.

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Four nights, or what you will

BU drama department presents Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night KATIE MANNERS Ar ts and Associate Editor

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e not afraid of drama students. Some are born dramatic, some achieve drama, and others have drama thrust upon them.

From March 10 to 13, the Bishop’s University drama department presented a retro-50s rendition of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or What You Will, directed

by Greg Tuck. The production was performed by fourth year drama students in Centennial Theatre.

Throughout the year, the drama department traditionally performs in Turner Studio Theatre, which is much smaller and less equipped than Centennial; thus, the move to Centennial for Twelfth Night proved an aesthetic success.

Set designer Brian Smith envisioned the beginnings of a harbour town, complete with two buildings, a dock, and a rowboat suspended above the “water”, created with effects by lighting designer Michael Medland. The muted green of the faux-stucco building greatly complimented that of the faded pink barn and transported audience members into the retro world of Illyria.

In order to further the retro aesthetic, costume designer Candace Herring presented a flurry of 1950s attire—from wasp skirts and neckerchiefs to garters and yellow stockings. With multiple costume and hairstyle changes throughout the show, Twelfth Night ‘s aesthetic was positively engaging.

There was more to Twelfth Night than met the eye, though.

Justin Krawczyk, the feste (or fool) of the play, wooed the crowd with his singing voice. Whether crooning a love song or belting out a “hey, ho!”, Justin’s projections were operatic with a hint of rock-n-roll. His final lines “But that’s all one, our play is done/ And we’ll strive to please you every day” felt genuine and no doubt reflected the hard work that went into the production.

Performance-wise, Twelfth Night’s brazen comedic displays came out on top, most notably performed by the “three merry men we be”: Jack Quail as

Sir Toby Belch, Anthony Laflamme as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and the aforementioned Krawczyk. The three spent most of their time together drunk, moonwalking, dueling with fishing rods, or, well . . . drunk (who knew Pabst had been around for that long?).

It must also be noted for those who hold Shakespeare in such high literary regard that Twelfth Night was one big dick joke. Remember that famed line about greatness and having it thrust upon you? Think about it.

Though sex was a major concern of the play, gender also became a point of interest as Viola, played by Eleanor James-Beswick, donned a masculine disguise that fooled many characters (except perhaps the fool) into believing her a man named Cesario. This created madness and mayhem across the board that was only further confused by Sebastian, Viola’s brother, played by Melina Querel. Both Querel and James-Beswick boasted similar outfits and accents that caused the two to be confused by the other characters, but perhaps the most confusing moment of the play involved poor casting.

At one point Querel kissed the Lady Olivia, played by Brittany Barker. This was perhaps the most physically intimate moment of the play, but that moment was sullied by the fact that Querel and Barker looked like they could be siblings.

Though the audience was presented with James-Beswick and Querel as brother and sister, and Barker as a love interest with no familial relation, there was no doubt that Barker and Querel looked similar, whereas Querel and James-Beswick sounded similar. This begged the questions: are siblings better defined by their accents or their facial features? And which translates better to the audience? Though director Greg Tuck only had a small pool of actors to choose from, perhaps the seemingly incestuous onstage kiss could have been avoided.

Another interesting, and perhaps more obvious, casting situation involved the characters of Malvolio and Antonio.

During the four days of performances

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Anthony Laflamme and Laura Alessandrini demonstrate Shakespeare’s dirty side.

Matt Beaver and Patrick Grogan traded off between the two characters, each playing Malvolio for two nights and Antonio for the others. This led to two distinctly different performances. Grogan’s Malvolio was comically pathetic in his hoity-toity nature, eventually descending into a madness unredeemed.

Beaver’s Malvolio, on the other hand, was posh but less over the top, and more

vengeful come the end of the play. This double casting proved refreshing, as each night was a different experience.

The drama department’s final production of the semester will be A Dream Play, performed from March 30 to April 3 in Turner Studio Theatre.

Fun with Words:

SUSURRUS (SOO-SUR-ES) MEANING: : a soft, whispering or rustling sound; a murmur.

I find it to be a beautiful word, in the way it looks and sounds, as well as its meaning. It brings me to a place of peace where I can imagine lying in a hammock, shaded by the trees, listening to leaves rustling and the whisper of long grass as it sways in a warm summer breeze.

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The Mitre takes on the 50s and pulp fiction NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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he release of the 2016 edition of Canada’s oldest literary magazine, The Mitre, approaches. This year the magazine is twice as long as recent editions, and features original artwork for nearly every written piece.

Kathleen “Katie” Manners is this year’s editor and has been working on The Mitre since March of last year, when she was announced as the new editor and picked the theme of “pulp fiction.”

Manners said that pulp fiction felt like

a natural theme for her, as the mid-century magazines were full of submissions from a variety of contributors (much like The Mitre) and allowed for zany, cheesy submissions. This meant an easy translation to modern day with a retro style to mimic.

Unfortunately for Manners, most of the submissions were sad instead of cheesy, leading to a submission order based on the five stages of grief.

However, the pulp fiction style has not been lost, as Manners organized 1950s themed photo shoots based on the longest short story submissions with the

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help of student photographer Junru Bian and 17 volunteer models from the drama department (and one dog).

Additionally, many stories/poems that do not have an accompanying photograph have hand drawn illustrations from Manners to fill the white space.

This is, to Manners’ knowledge, a first; in previous years, all artwork has been submitted by students—not coordinated by the editor as photo illustrations.

In fact, Manners received only three art submissions and had to extend the deadline for written submissions by a month, but still came out with 5 to 10

submissions fewer than recent years.

The Mitre is set to launch in early April at an off-campus event to promote community involvement. At the event, contributors will receive a free copy of The Mitre and models will receive copies of their photos to use in portfolios. Copies of The Mitre will also be available for purchase at a nominal cost. For more information on The Mitre and its launch, like “The Mitre” on Facebook.

Come out and support the graduating Fine Arts students as they show off their accomplishments from their time at Bishop’s

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All about that research

THE CAMPUS MARCH 16, 2016 Asha-Maria Bost, Features Editor » thecampus.features@gmail.com

Research Week at Bishop’s kicks-off on March 18 ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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esearch Week (March 18-24) is an annual event that celebrates the wide breadth of research happening at Bishop’s University. Even though Bishop’s University is an undergraduate university, we have a thriving research program. Since the university has only a few graduate students, there are more opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research. During the 2014-2015 academic year, 55% of hired research personnel at Bishop’s were undergraduate students.

There will be a wide variety of events from public talks on the history of gravitation to what should be an engaging competition that challenges students and faculty to give funny and accessible five-minute presentations of their research. There will be something interesting for any person aiming to understand a little bit more about the world of research.

One of the main events of the week is a poster com-

petition, which invites students working on Honours projects, research assistants, BEST Project recipients (whose experiential learning experience has a research focus), master’s students, and Undergraduate Student Research Award recipients to make a poster describing their research. On Wednesday, March 24 from 12:001:30 p.m. you can talk with the student researchers and vote for your favourite poster.

Another exciting event is the inaugural Faculty/ Student Research Flash Talks and Pub Quiz event that challenges students and faculty to present their work to the general public in five minutes or less. Although the faculty members have more experience presenting their research, the five students participating in the flash talks (Anna Rogic, Ben Pereira, Andrew Turk, Sonya Anvar and Lisa Tejpar) will rise to the occasion and might even outshine the professors. The event will be at the Golden Lion Pub and Brewery from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 21, so you can eat and drink in a relaxed atmosphere while learning about fascinating

Run down of all Research Week events

research.

For those of you who are interested in resources that people use to conduct research, there are “Maker Spaces” workshops that speak to the tools used in diverse areas of research such as robotics, paper and textile, and low tech construction and design – just to name a few. There will be a drop-in demonstration on Sunday, March 20 and Monday March 21 from 10-4 p.m. in the VIP Lounge of the Sport Complex.

Finally, if you attend the Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Research demo at the High Performance Facility at the Sports Complex on Wednesday March 23, you will see first-hand the positive impact of research.

Dr. Trempe and Dr. Berryman will show, through live demonstration, how the tools and techniques they’ve investigated improve the athletic performance and safety of athletes.

For a list of events and more information you can visit www.ubishops.ca/researchweek.

Information was originally published on the Bishop’s university website

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RIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 18-19 (All day) Eastern Townships Research Centre/Institute for Quebec Studies (SUNY Plattsburgh) Annual Colloquium: Quebec Past and Present, Cleghorn Common Room SUNDAY, MARCH 20 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maker Spaces: Drop-in Demonstration of Resources for Creative Activity and Research (Community Members), VIP Lounge, Sports Complex MONDAY TO THURSDAY – MARCH 21-24 (All day) Student Poster Display, Centennial Lobby MONDAY, MARCH 21

10:00 a.m. Maker Spaces: Drop-in Demonstration of Resources for Creative Activity and Research (Bishop’s students, staff, and faculty members), VIP Lounge, Sports Complex 12:00 p.m. Research Insights Workshop: The Scoop on Recruiting, Training and Working with Research Personnel, Adams Dining Room (this event is targeted towards faculty) 7:00 p.m. Café Scientifique: Faculty/Student Flash Talks and Pub Quiz, Golden Lion Brewery TUESDAY, MARCH 22 12:00 p.m. The Powerful Connections Between Research and Teaching in Higher Education. Teaching and Learning Centre Initiative, The Gait (this event is tar-

geted towards faculty) 8:00 p.m. Observatory Tours, Nicolls 323 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 12:00 p.m. Student Poster Presentations, Centennial Lobby 2:00 p.m. Public Talk: “Quiet Leaders: Introverts in the C-Suite,” Cleghorn Common Room 3:00 p.m. Public Talk: “A Brief History of Gravitation,” Nicolls 1 4:30 p.m. Research Demo: Enhancing Athletic Performance through Research, Sports Complex THURSDAY, MARCH 24 12:00 p.m. Closing Reception, Centennial Lobby

Helping asset managers analyze the volatility index Ben Pereira discusses his honours research ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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hat is your name, and program of study?

Ben Pereira is in Honours Finance and Economics.

Can you give a brief overview of your research project?

Pereira’s Honours project aims to predict patterns in the share prices of asset managers. Asset managers are a type of company that, for a fee, invest a client’s money into other companies to build an investment portfolio.

Pereira is interested in whether or not the share prices of asset manager companies change based on the volatility index and client behavior.

The volatility index is an indicator of fear and uncertainty in the marketplace and a high volatility indicates that a company’s share price can become lower or higher in a short per-

iod of time. According to Pereira the theory is that “people will stop buying as many mutual funds, as well as withdrawing their capital.”. Since less people are buying from asset managers the asset managers will end up losing money.

What results have you found?

His results seem to support his hypothesis to an extent. Pereira found that “growth rates in the volatility index is a reliable indicator of future growth in the share prices”. According to Pereira, this means that when there is more uncertainty in the market “the outlook for improving cash flows becomes substantially worse, and the share prices for asset managers decrease” ‘How do you think the results will impact the Bishop’s community or your field of study?

The results of the study can potentially be used as an algorithm to help

investors trade shares from asset manager companies in order to make more money.

What inspired your project?

Pereira’s idea for the project started when he worked for a startup that taught him different ways to make trades and make money with trades.

He also had the opportunity to participate in the SEED Portfolio program which allows ten students a year to get first hand investment experience.

Students in the course act as portfolio managers in charge of investing $500, 000 of real money. Pereira’s experience with working at a startup and participating in the SEED Portfolio course gave him a basis for thinking about the relationship between volatility and use of portfolio managers.

What is the most difficult aspect of your research project?

The most difficult aspect for Pereira was proving his hypothesis using sta-

tistics. He pooled a large collection of data from websites such as yahoo finance, Chicago board + options exchange, ibis world etc. and then had to consult many professors at the school in order to analyze the data correctly.

What advice would you give to students thinking of pursuing an Honours degree in your field of study?

The main piece of advice Pereira had for students is that it “pays off to collaborate with as many professors as possible”. Professors at Bishop’s are very accessible and have the necessary experience that can help you with your research. It does take a lot of time to do an Honours thesis as Pereira estimates that he spent 150200 hours working on his project.

The hard work seems to have paid off, as Pereira, his Honours supervisors and researchers from the University of Sherbrooke are currently trying to get the results published in a journal.

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How to remove the toxic elements of Aloe Vera

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An interview with Andrew Turk to discuss his new research and its implications What results have you found?

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hat is your name, and program of study?

Andrew Turk, chemistry program.

Can you give a brief overview of your research project?

My research investigates whether or not the toxic elements of Aloe Vera gel can be removed while maintaining the good effects of Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera is a natural supplement that can be an effective treatment. The only problem is that natural supplements are usually not regulated by any government approved organizations.

If you wanted to start a company selling a product containing a natural product such as, for example, Aloe Vera, the only regulations you’d need to follow are ones set by the Aloe Vera product producers. Since they set their own regulations on their own products, Health Canada and the FDA assume they can self-regulate and don’t need any further regulations. Additionally, the producers can set a markup on the product, which is often multiple times the cost of production.

In my research, I found that Aloe Vera gel extracted from Aloe Vera plant leaves contain, along with beneficial products, some very toxic elements. My goal was to see if it was possible to remove all of these toxic elements, while keeping only the good stuff. I also wanted to include this safer Aloe Vera mix into a homemade hand cream and see if it was possible to make a less expensive Aloe Vera skin care product.

I found that, with a little extra effort, it is possible to remove all the toxic parts of the Aloe Vera gel. I also found that making a hand cream from scratch and including the purified Aloe Vera mix would produce a much more affordable and safer Aloe Vera hand cream.

as possible. Always question yourself to see what you could be doing better, because there is most likely always an answer. Ask for feedback from your peers and integrate that negative feedback into your project.

How do you think the results will impact the Bishop’s community or your field of study?

If more work is done and the product (Aloe Vera hand cream) is found to be economically viable, we may be able to produce and sell this product with the funds going to support Bishop’s University. Also, if a beauty company is interested, they could buy our product rights, where again, funds would go to support Bishop’s.

What inspired your project?

My parents gave me an Aloe Vera leaf to apply the gel onto a small wound I had, and I noticed it healed much faster than expected. I then wanted to buy bottled Aloe Vera gel, and I was surprised to see high prices for the “pure” Aloe Vera, off the shelf, product. I then researched into how “safe” these products were. When I found out how poor regulations were around natural products, I decided to investigate further.

What advice would you give to students thinking of pursuing an Honours degree in your field of study?

It is important to not be afraid to get really down and dirty with questions so that you get to the core issues of the problem. Ask as many questions to as many people

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Photo of one of Andrew Turk’s newly made hand creams.

Practicing Gratitude just might improve your well-being Lisa Tejpar explains her Honours research LISA TEJPAR Contributor

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hat is your name, and program of study?

Lisa Tejpar, applied psychology with Honours.

Can you give a brief overview of your research project?

My research project aims to investigate whether practicing gratitude can improve well-being, and whether it can be as effective as Thought Record interventions. Thought Record Interventions are an effective technique commonly used in cognitive-behavioral therapy to monitor and restructure dysfunctional thinking, and have been shown to significantly reduce negative emotions. The two gratitude techniques I compared were gratitude thinking (participants were asked to think about someone who they are grateful to have in their lives for 5 minutes each day for one week) and gratitude writing (they were asked to do the same thing, but write about that person for 5 minutes).

What results have you found?

So far, results suggest that those who experience a higher increase in gratitude also experience a higher increase in positive feelings. The two gratitude groups were also more effective at reducing negative feelings than both the

control and the Thought Record group.

How do you think the results will impact the Bishop’s community or your field of study?

I hope these results will encourage the Bishop’s community to care for their mental health, and to consider gratitude practice as means to do so. Because these findings suggest that gratitude exercises are even more effective than Thought Records, I hope my research will also provide support for the use of gratitude exercises in therapy.

What inspired your project?

I am very interested in happiness, and what we can do to build and sustain it for ourselves. My Dad is a very happy guy, and each day he takes a few minutes to reflect on all the things and all the people he has in his life that he is thankful for. This is what keeps him happy and in good health, and this is what inspired my interest in gratitude.

What is the most difficult aspect of your research project?

Hands down, the most difficult part is recruiting participants. Bishop’s students are actually amazing about this and are almost always willing to help out if they can, but they also have a lot on their plates too. It’s always a struggle to recruit enough males, which may be be-

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cause the classes I try and recruit from are usually about 90% female.

What advice would you give to students thinking of pursuing an Honours degree in your field of study?

Definitely start early! If you have an idea of what you would like to research and your passionate about it, go for it.

The earlier you know exactly what you want to do, the earlier you can apply for ethics, and the earlier you can get your project going. Also, if you know who you

might want to work with as a supervisor, meet with them early and tell them your research idea. They can then give you advice on how to make your research awesome, and what to do next.

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OPINION

Fishing for cats

THE CAMPUS MARCH 16, 2016

Haley Lewis, Opinion Editor » thecampus.opinions@gmail.com

Welcome to the Internet ALEXANDRA WONG Contributor

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h, the Internet. What a wonderful place! It is filled with trustworthy, normal people just like you and me – well, most of the time.

After all, the Internet is home to people who do not always fit in. You know the ones – anime fans, fandom members, assholes, your friendly neighbourhood creeps, like the kinds of pedophiles Humbert Humbert was based on (and ones not so nice).

Even knowing this (or maybe because of this), several of my relationships have sprouted from the Internet. Some of my best friends are people I have never met such as the Danish cage-fighter, the fire dancer in Vancouver, the artist/model in smalltown British Columbia.

But, how is that possible? Am I not worried about being... what’s the word?

Cat-fished.

You’d think I would be worried, but I’m not. I live my online life believing that, due to the fact that you never have to see these people face-to-face, there’s no point in lying. The Internet

gives people a chance to connect and be authentic. Being judged on the Internet does not hold the same weight as being judged in real life, so no need to panic.

By being open with people, I’ve shipped carrot cake to B.C., sent letters

to Denmark, and even had the opportunity to get to know an artist/model who has become the sister I never knew I wanted. While I have always worked to ensure I have friends “IRL,” having that extra support group behind a screen has

always been helpful.

And it’s not just me. Couples have met on Instagram. World of Warcraft has spawned weddings both in game and in real life. I have made friends off Reddit, Chatango, and the now-late Quizilla. My friend in Vancouver and I beat Borderlands 2 together – twice. Just recently, a couple got married because he logged into her Facebook account through a glitch and realized just how much they had in common.

Sure, the Internet has its risks. There are people who lie, and people do get hurt.

But the world will always have its monsters, even in your own neighbourhood.

So, why not explore new social spheres?

You never know what you might find.

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Trump’s antics taken advantage of by a Cape Breton-er Rob Calabrese’s advertising website creates a spark for Cape Breton’s shrinking economy SHAYNE CRAWFORD Contributor

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ollowing the results of Super Tuesday in the United States, the number of Google searches for “how can I move to Canada?” and related searches have skyrocketed. Rob Calabrese, a Cape Breton resident, decided to take advantage of the influx of Internet searches and start a website named Cape Breton if Donald Trump Wins.

The website – which is more of a marketing ploy for the struggling region – provides viewers with information relating to travel and language while boasting about being one of the most affordable housing markets in North America.

This all begs the question, is Cape Breton a viable option for Americans looking to move away from the United States if Trump wins?

Why not? Although the region is suffering from a dwindling economy and a decreasing population, an engagement of anti-Trump Americans could be just what the region needs.

Cape Breton is in need of a population boost. Statistics Canada’s population estimates indicated there were 100,823 residents in Cape Breton as of July 1,

2013. The population of the island is expected to shrink to approximately 78,000 by 2031.

Calaberese’s initiative offers a brilliant solution for the ever-dwindling Nova Scotian economy, as many locals are starting to lose hope.

But will the website work? With Trump currently leading the Republican Party for American presidency, it is likely that Americans opposed to Trump’s radical views on immigration, tax reforms, health care, and the dreaded MexicoUnited States border will take action by seeking refuge in Canada.

Cape Breton offers a warm, peaceful, small town vibe that is open to everyone; completely contradictory to the homogenous America that is Trump’s “kingdom.”

On the other side of things however Calabrese’s website plays off the same song and dance that comes with every American election. “If so and so wins, I am moving to Canada.”

The fact of the matter is that by contrasting Cape Breton’s peaceful lifestyle to the radical American fascism, Calabrese and his delegates have taken ad-

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vantage of this hypothetical threat. It is as an ingenious marketing ploy for a region in much need of a spark.

There has also been a spike in the tourism industry’s website traffic. A local tourism agency employee, Mary Tulle, says: “We have had more website traffic in 10 days than we did in 2015.”

Time will be the telling factor if Americans decide to flock to Cape Breton following the American elections on November 8, 2016. But one thing is certain, regardless of the outcome; Cape Breton has been getting lots of media attention, which will undoubtedly result in posi-

tive outcomes for the tourism industry.

Joke of the day What do cats eat for breakfast?

A: Mice Krispies.

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Going it alone or lounging with friends

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Is all-inclusive really worth it?

NICOLE GAUVREAU Editor-in-Chief

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eading Week is over and that means it’s back to the academic madness that ensues after a week of no classes.

Maybe you spent your break on the beach partaking in stereotypical Spring Break activities such as sunbathing, swimming, and drinking – or, maybe, you did not.

This year, a group of upper year Bishop’s students organised a weeklong trip to Cuba, which, in total, cost well over a thousand dollars. This trip allowed them to do the same thing they do every weekend with their friends but in a warmer climate.

However, going to Cuba can easily cost far less than the price tag these students paid, which I discovered during my own March Break.

Before an airline problem that resulted in the need to buy new tickets back to Montreal, my trip was set to cost less than $600 including airfare, accommodations, and some spending money

for food and souvenirs.

For fours days, at less than $600, I got to explore Havana, meet real Cubans, experience Cuban life, try street food, meet other travelers (including Germans, Austrians, Mexicans, Australians, New Zealanders, and Chileans), and generally have fun.

While these thousand dollars trips might make things easier on the planning side of things, they also make it tempting to not see any of the living culture. When given the choice between drinking on a beach at midday and never having to speak a foreign language (regardless of the quality), to trekking across a dirty, congested city while trying to communicate in a language you barely know, the former can seem far more tempting to take up.

This begs the question, what is there to be gained from an all-inclusive trip with people you already know to the sort of place that exists in dozens of countries?

You won’t see any local dance competitions, nor will you explore historic forts and churches. You will not get lost for

hours only to discover you were streets from your hostel. You will not try new foods or have to figure out how much money to budget for water – as the tap water is not potable. You will not get to see the toilets that Cubans inexplicably do not put toilet seats on, despite clearly being designed to have one.

Over all, going on an all-inclusive vacation strips you from the opportunity to gain cultural experiences – or at least discourages it.

You can sit and drink lazily with your group of friends any time, anywhere.

While all of this may appeal to some, if I am heading south, I plan on doing it on my own. It costs less, and you can get surprisingly far by just saying donde, cuántas, and inglés. Plus, there is nothing to tempt you into doing what you could do at home, meaning that, over all, you get far more out of the trip.

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To pee or not to pee… that is the question Life on an inaccessible campus for a transgender student AQIL HENRY-COTNAM Contributor

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ishop’s is an extremely diverse and unique campus. However, I have never felt completely included in the Bishop’s community because I am transgender*.

As great as Bishop’s is, there are virtually no resources available on campus for trans or gender-nonconforming students. This includes gender-inclusive washrooms, educational resources, gender-inclusive recreational facilities, and insurance coverage for any genderaffirming treatments such as hormone therapy or surgeries.

One thing I was able to access, although with a fair degree of run-around and exhaustion, was having my preferred name added to my academic records so

that it appears on class lists, Moodle, and emails. Considering this is such a simple change to make, I was astounded that it took over 30 days to be resolved.

Many schools such as McGill, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, and University of Windsor – to name a few – make it quite easy for trans students to have a preferred name added to academic records, as well as having accessible gender-inclusive washrooms.

Considering our campus has so many single stall washrooms, such as the ones in the library, Johnson, and Hamilton, all it would take to “convert” them is the simple addition of gender-inclusive signs.

What about our campus’ staple venue for extracurricular activities, The Gait?

It probably does not even occur to most students, especially while out drinking,

that the campus’ most popular destination on Thursday and Saturday nights is one of the most gendered locations. The Gait is not necessarily as quick of a fix as other buildings on campus where the washrooms are already designed as single stall. However, it’s just another place I find myself having to choose between being extremely uncomfortable by misgendering myself or possibly putting myself in danger.

Unfortunately, the simplest task of deciding where to go to the washroom when I am on campus is something that plagues my mind daily. No student should face these kinds of drawbacks at an institution of higher learning in 2016, and I only hope Bishop’s can become more gender inclusive in the near future.

I must concede that the inclusion of trans students at Bishop’s is probably a

low priority, because I do not imagine there being a staggering population at such a small school. However, I cannot help but think of the countless future Bishop’s students who will have to go through the same amount of inaccessibility I have had to navigate if some of these issues are not addressed or corrected.

*transgender is an umbrella term for persons whose gender identity, gender expression or behaviour does not conform to that typically associated with the sex which they were assigned at birth (American Psychological Association).

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OPINION

THE CAMPUS MARCH 16, 2016

Protect the vegans!

There’s a reason why society will keep it kosher, but not vegan TINA GOLAB Contributor

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veryone has a right to their own set of beliefs, but protecting veganism under human rights is taking it one step too far.

The argument being made by vegans is that vegans are being discriminated against for their lifestyle choice of not eating animals or using animal products.

One example used to back the case was that of a veterinary student in Southern Ontario who refused to put down a dog as part of her training.

As an ‘ethical vegan,’ the student felt she could not proceed with euthanizing the dog – she had previously neutered – as she entered veterinary school to help animals, not hurt them.

The student’s school then threatened her pending graduation by stating that the incompletion of the euthanizing portion of her training was the culprit, but the student held fast to her beliefs.

Animal Justice heard of the student’s plight and intervened. As a result, the school backed down, respected the student’s choice to not euthanize the dog and allowed her to graduate.

While the student performed a very

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noble deed by refusing to kill a perfectly healthy animal simply for the sake of training, this act does not fall under her decision to not eat meat; it falls under animal rights.

The strict definition of a vegan is “a

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person who does not eat or use animal products.”

This student was not being prevented from graduating due to her choice to abstain from eating or using animal products, but because she refused to partici-

pate in a training procedure that she felt was wrong and harmful towards a perfectly healthy animal.

Another point brought up in the case used to justify protecting veganism under human rights was the fact that some public institutions do not allow for vegan diets.

Most restaurants these days have some sort of vegetarian or vegan option in their menus. While there should be more vegan options made available in restaurants, most places have something to accommodate their diets.

The fact of the matter is that veganism is not a lifestyle that is being oppressed.

I’ve yet to hear of an incident where a vegan was refused a job or service just because they refused to use animal products.

Perhaps, facilities that accommodate a vegan’s lifestyle choice should be made more widely available, but it is not something people are fighting against.

Advocating for veganism to be protected under human rights is like fighting a cause without an opponent. It is not something that needs to be protected, as most places already accommodate it.

The Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore SHANNON DELAROSBIL Contributor

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Wake up, America!” is something usually said with regards to conspiracy theories – when someone tries to prove that, yes, the earth is hollow and aliens live inside.

Everyone has been talking about Donald Trump and his intent to run for President of the United States for months now, whether in a supportive manner or trying to #MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain.

I’ll be the first to admit that when I first read Donald Trump was running for president, I laughed.

People lately are quick to say “it was never funny, he was always a bigot!”

But in my mind, it was hilarious. This was partly because it wasn’t happening in Canada, and partly, because I was so confident he could never win.

Even his social media accounts seemed like a joke, with tweets like “Ted Cruz is totally unelectable, if he even gets to run (born in Canada). Will loose big to Hillary. Polls show I beat Hillary easily!

WIN!” and “Christians need support in our country (and around the world), their religious liberty is at stake! Obama has been horrible, I will be great.”

Trump’s platform is centered on his outrageous policy statements, notably the notion that he will build a wall on the southern border of the United States, and make Mexico pay for it. He's been quoted time and time again with outra-

geous racist statements that reflect his 1% attitude, and most of his campaign money is coming from himself.

As of March 10, 2016, Trump has already won the most delegates in 15 states, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

The total needed to win the nomination is 1,237, and Trump already has 463. Many prominent Republicans, including Mitt Romney, have denounced Trump's campaign, but those voting in the Republican primaries seem to love him.

Republican voters are attracted to his

brand by highlighting some of his failed business ventures and the way that Trump hides behind his charisma and the ability to lie confidently.

This is vital information. If Trump’s charisma is so appealing to Americans that he can tell bold-faced lies without people questioning them, it shows what he is capable of. He is an effective politician to those who do not care to educate themselves beyond face value.

PHOTO COURTESY RAWSTORY.COM He's drawing a lot of attention to the primarabrasive honesty, success as a business- ies, which can work for or against him. man, and general demeanour, which is On the one hand, it draws a lot of Trump unlike the usual candidates. Trump is voters in, but it also brings significant popular because he is charismatic and media attention to the primaries and is appealing to Americans who have lost getting more and more left-wing believhope in their system. Trump promises ers speaking out against him. change and the prosperity that comes The joke is over, and it is no longer with the Trump name. funny. If voters do not educate themJohn Oliver’s weekly show Last Week selves, or educate those around them, Tonight, recently aired an episode dedi- the nightmare of a Trump presidency cated to Trump. Oliver asserts in his could quickly become a reality. Wake up, video that most of Trump’s hype is tied America! to the brand that his name represents: success.

However, Oliver debunks the Trump

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ello, and welcome, to LAC’s Kinky Column. In this lovely little feature, I will be targeting some of the misconceptions that surround BDSM, popular practices, and introduce a specific kink.

In this issue, LAC’s Kinky Corner goes pet-mode, in An Intro to Petplay.

Being a human being is hard. There are so many everyday stresses, so many unnecessary conversations and so many things to do. It is common knowledge that everyone needs to relax – but even when I’m curled up with a book, I still feel the stresses of everyday life looming over me.

These stresses are hard to avoid, and they are simply part of being human.

The only way to avoid them is to stop being human, even if only for a little while.

This is where petplay comes in. Dogs, cats, teddy bears, ponies, cows, pigs – whatever. In Petplay the “pet” can choose whatever suits them. Me, I’m a kitten. And this kitty’s got gear.

Petplay gear comes in many forms: ears, paws (either fluffy ones, or ones that buckle on), tails (butt plugs and belts), hoods that look like your animal, costumes, claws, fancy leather boots that look like hooves, bit gags, gags shaped like dog bones... The diversity of gear is incredible, especially for ponies, but it is

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definitely not necessary.

Now, I get why some of this may make me sound like a furry, but I promise you I am not. I am only doing this during specific scenes, and I never identify as the animal. When the scene is over, and I feel calmer and ready to face the world again, off comes the gear, and away goes the role.

While in pet-mode, it is most common for pets to act like the animals of their choosing. Dogs play fetch, ponies prance, and kitties go crazy with string and toys.

If pets of the same kind are around, it’s also normal for them to play together.

I myself have played with other kitties,

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and curled up with a puppy in the cage beside mine. I even have a toy rat from my kitty friend!

I know what you are thinking, and yes, sometimes sex is a part of petplay. Usually, it is not though; BDSM is about so much more than sex. Pets most often spend their time being petted, walked, played

with, and cared for.

In large cities, there is something known as a fox hunt. All of the animals, and their trainers, are set loose after one fox. Dogs track, ponies prance ahead of their owners (as most are not actually ridden). The event can contain dozens of animals and their trainers, and takes a few hours to complete.

If being petted is not your style, and the thought of a hunt is, then being primal is your best bet. Primals come in two forms – predator and prey. Predators enjoy the chase, the takedown, and the fight. Prey love being hunted and knowing they are powerless. When primals

play, bite marks, bruises, and scratches are left.

Yes, a lot of this sounds like something insane. Bruises and bite marks – you would need to be of a certain… Shall we say, caliber to enjoy that, right?

From my perspective, all I see is the enjoyment, the connection, the trust, and the love that comes from all of these acts. Strange as it is, it is what makes me – and many others – happy. So, as Bo Burnham would say: “How could love be wrong?”

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Facts and myths surrounding pubic hair ASHA-MARIA BOST Features Editor

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he word “pubic” sounds like a mix of a sneeze and the word icky. Just the mention of pubic hair conjures an image of revulsion for many.

Pubic hair has been a symbol of human sexual maturity ever since human evolution forced us to lose most of our body hair. Growing pubic hair is a natural part of going through puberty, but why do so many people opt to shave it?

In a recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers surveyed 1 out of 110 U.S. university students to determine their attitudes and preferences around shaving their pubic hair. Researchers discovered that approximately 95% of the respondents (which included women and men) had trimmed, shaved, or waxed their pubic hair in the past four weeks. Although the results are for U.S. university students, it is not a leap to assume that the results may be similar for university students in Canada.

There are many speculated reasons as to why people decide to remove/ trim their pubic hair. In the study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers found that women shave their pubic hair for sexual enhancement,

cleanliness, and out of respect for social norms.

Women who remove their pubic hair are more likely to report feeling more feminine and desirable. Men who trimmed or shaved their pubic hair often

partner’s preference.

Another possible reason is because of a shaping of sexual desire due to the pornography industry. Many women who act in porn films have completely shaved their nether regions; perhaps,

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did so for cleanliness, sex appeal, and body definition.

Additionally, around half the men in the study wanted their partners to be hair-free, while most of the women wanted their male partners to keep their hair. A lot of the time, the decision of whether or not to shave is based on a

this shapes the minds of porn viewers to desire completely hair-free sexual partners.

The fact that many people shave their body hair may have something to do with social norms. It is generally accepted that women should shave their facial, armpit, leg, and pubic hair. From

disparaging comments from family members to condescending comments from friends or people we date, it can be difficult for a woman to grow out any of said hair.

People often state cleanliness as a reason for removing their pubic hair, yet some of the consequences of removing pubic hair are decidedly “unclean.” Complete pubic hair removal can have uncomfortable consequences such as rashes, irritation, infection and cuts. Each time you remove hair you are creating microscopic holes in the skin that can act as breeding grounds for bacteria and can increase the chance of STI’s spreading. However, removing your pubic hair can help stop the spread of pubic lice – not the best place to have a lice infestation.

The bottom line is that shaving or not shaving your pubic hair has to be your own choice. If your partner is pressuring you, it might be time to reflect on your relationship.

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Claiming basketball supremacy: the one-year anniversary Looking back at BU’s indelible journey to the mountaintop DAN GILBERT Spor ts Editor

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ishop’s University isn’t just an academic institution. For most that have the privilege of studying here, it’s a place where special memories are created and cherished forever. More often than not, sports events can be found at the very root of those memories.

What took place on March 7, 2015 may be the strongest indicator of that reality.

In hindsight, it will likely go down as one of the more memorable dates in the history of Bishop’s athletics.

It was on that day, a Saturday to be specific, that the Gaiters men’s basketball team did what some may have considered the improbable, capturing its first RSEQ conference championship in over 15 years after defeating the topseeded McGill Redmen by a score of 6863.

Best of all? The astonishing tale unfolded on home court. That’s right, the final game was contested within the confines of Mitchell Gymnasium before a capacity crowd of over 1,000 raucous fans who provided unwavering support and showed, beyond doubt, why their floor is not only hostile territory, but also among the nation’s most dangerous to play on in CIS competition.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a gym that packed, or heard of a gym that loud,” said contributing player David Belanger in review of the setting. “When you play competitive basketball, you get used to crazy crowds and crazy environments, but I can definitely say it was overwhelming, so I can’t imagine what it was like for McGill.”

When head coach Rod Gilpin reflects on the thrilling moment and its magnitude, he can’t help but think of the army of faithful supporters that rallied behind the team on that unforgettable night. “I think the crowd might have made the difference,” said the bench boss after the dust had settled. “We played really well to push the lead to 20, but McGill fought back and made some tough shots. Down the stretch, our fans helped carry us over the top. Jona was great, and he was great when we needed him.”

Jona Bermillo was the heart and soul of the group, and by the looks of it, he had saved his best performance for last, scoring a game-high of 18 points, a dozen of which came from a barrage of three-pointers. Admittedly, all four of his trifectas in the contest were crucial, but the biggest came with 2:33 remaining in the nail-biting affair. It was the go-ahead shot heard ‘round Lennoxville, and one that the Redmen never recovered from.

Subsequently, with under a minute remaining in the contest, Bermillo reminded his opponents why he’s a bonafide closer when he proceeded to beat

a defender off the dribble and deliver more goods in the form of a picturesque fall-away jumper inside the paint, which ultimately allowed Bishop’s to seal both the banner and the gold.

“I definitely think it is up there as one of my top moments in basketball,” a reminiscing Bermillo shared. “I have won a national on a team before, but my role on this team was much bigger. When you win a game at that level, at that intensity, you can’t help but feel grateful, especially when you feel like you gave your 100%. Coming out on a win and winning your PHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S GAITERS conference is a great feeling. Af- The 2014-’15 Gaiters celebrating their first RSEQ conference championship since 1999. ter months of working in the gym, things finally pay off for that one special plete effort to reach the goal they aimed Karim Sy-Morrissette (who achieved a moment.” for at the start of the season. Granted, it rare feat by winning an RSEQ conference Before the buzzer had sounded, was a tall order, but they never wasted a title with two different schools), Kurt 6-foot-11 big-man Majid Naji effectively second thinking they couldn’t pull it off. Caro, Patrick Kabongo, and Jamil Abiad, put the nail in the coffin with two clutch For this determined bunch, reaching the who currently plays professional ball in free throws in the dying seconds of the Promised Land was always attainable, Lebanon. fourth quarter. At that point, it was still even after concluding a 16-game regular Despite an unorthodox season, Bisha one-possession game. For nearly any season with an ordinary record of 8-8. op’s managed to open and close its cambasketball player, going to the free- Even after dropping three of their last paign with a win over the vaunted Mcthrow line in such a situation would four games to McGill.

Gill Redmen, who perennially stack up be a daunting task, but from Naji’s perBelanger acknowledged that his team as one of the highest-ranked squads in spective, it was just another trip to the didn’t play up to its fullest capabilities the country. It wasn’t an easy task in the charity stripe. “Not to sound cocky or before arriving on the big stage: “We slightest, however, when the championanything, but I was really confident,” the didn’t even win a single pre-season ship was in sight and the lights were at former pro from France recalled. “For game that year. We probably entered the their brightest, the aforementioned me, it was about staying calm and taking playoffs with a total record of something players were ready to give everything, my time. This was the kind of thing we like 8-15 if you take into account every and stood by their pledge to lay it all on were meant to do ever since we started game we played, so for the team we had, the line in order to realize one common playing basketball, so it was just a mat- we definitely underachieved heading goal. All the blood, sweat, and tears that ter of being poised, relaxing, and letting into those provincials, but I don’t think the Gaiters poured on the hardwood culit go.” we felt like underdogs because of all the minated in one of the finest moments Naji, who had pulled down a team- veterans we had. I don’t think we ever they ever experienced not just in sport, high 8 rebounds, tied Bermillo with 18 doubted we could win. We had so much but in their lifetime. points and was the team’s most efficient talent, so much depth, size, and athletiUpon re-examination, it was a surreal player that evening after connecting on cism that it took a while to blend it all in experience for anyone who had a chance seven of his nine field goal attempts. over one year because we had that much to witness one of the better stories in When asked about the deafening en- on our side, but with our veteran team, Bishop’s lore, especially if you considvironment that was Mitchell Gym at we knew we could beat anybody.” er that this was a team representing a the time, his sentiments echoed those The Gaiters’ roster was certainly load- school with a student population below of his teammates. “I played before com- ed with talent, but more importantly, it 3,000, a number that pales in compariing here, and I’ve experienced a lot of was comprised of players that were will- son to that of other competing colleges crowds, but the crowd here at Bishop’s ing to accept the role that their coach in the province of Quebec. You couldn’t may be one of the best I’ve ever had. It asked of them. Each role was different, write a better script for a resilient team was insane. When you play at home, you and the level of respect that the players that came to embody heart, loyalty, decan feel that extra strength, you know? had for those roles as well as each other votion, and perseverance.

So, you never worry. That’s the feeling I is what allowed the team to operate as Perhaps, there are reservations rehad every time I played here.” one cohesive unit. garding whether a glorious moment of On how it felt to be a part of a brotherThe prospering purple were anchored this kind will ever be reproduced on hood that accomplished what it had set by Kyle Desmarais, a fifth-year trans- school soil, but at the end of the day, one out to do, Naji concluded saying: “It was fer from Concordia who was named thing is certain: now that it’s etched in one of the best teams I ever played on in male Athlete of the Year after leading the history books, it can never be remy basketball career. The moment for the team in points, steals, and assists, placed, and will forever be cherished. me ranks at the top for sure.” as well as Mike Andrews, a former CIS As impressive as Bermillo and Naji All-Canadian and all-time leading shotwere in the big game, both would tell blocker at Bishop’s. Along with Beryou they wouldn’t have been able to do millo and Naji, the four were helped by it without their teammates. Basketball is formidable complimentary assets that a team sport after all, and it took a com- included David Belanger, Matt McLean,

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A lower spot in the standings could help Montreal obtain a favourable draft pick DAN GILBERT Contributor

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hen the clock winds down on the NHL season, there are typically three different scenarios in play for each hockey club. In the first scenario, a team is in a comfortable playoff position and will likely remain there until season’s end. In the second scenario, a team finds itself at the bottom of the cellar and knows it won’t make the playoffs, in turn leading to an early trip to the golf course.

The third scenario (the one the Habs are in at press time) is that a team currently sits outside of a playoff spot, but has the potential to finish in one, provided the team is willing to make the push.

In light of that, it appears as though Habs nation is on the fence about one question that remains unanswered:

should Montreal make that final push, or should they tank the rest of the season?

Either way, it’s clear that the last thing you’d want to do is remain stuck in noman’s-land. The fans know it, the players know it, and so does head coach Michel Therrien, who’s found himself on the hot seat since the Habs unexpectedly began their slump in the early days of December.

So, the choice is theirs: compete hard enough to earn a spot in the postseason, or throw in the towel and play for prized up-and-comer Auston Matthews, the 18-year-old who will likely go first overall in this year’s draft.

Before people jump the gun, perhaps they should consider this: the Habs will have a little over a million dollars in cap space to work with over the summer, which isn’t very much. Unless any big

trades are made, we have absolutely no reason to tank for Matthews.

If the team doesn’t want to lose Carey Price when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in three years time, then they’ll have to at least match P.K. Subban’s contract in order to lock him up.

After all, Price is the centerpiece of the franchise, and perhaps the sole reasons why Montreal has been able to contend over the past few seasons.

Here’s another thing to consider: fans aren’t going to be eager to waste their hard-earned money on a losing team.

The Canadiens are usually recognized as a team that brings pride to their city; they’re a team of underdogs who battle against the odds and manage to overcome adversity more often than not.

By tanking, the team is essentially acknowledging that they can’t get past the

obstacles in front of them and need an 18-year-old to save them.

If the Habs decide to make a final playoff push and fall short, most loyal fans will still be proud knowing they did what they could without their superstar netminder on the ice. These same fans should have faith that the organization will make the right decisions to better the team over the summer because they don’t like losing.

If the Habs do decide to tank, they may open a whole new can of worms. Just because you finish last doesn’t mean you’re assured the first overall pick. By the same token, suffering an early playoff exit may not be fun, but at least the team will still have its pride.

March Madness: a tournament unlike any other An opinion piece on the biggest spectacle in college sports JORDAN HIER Contributor

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elcome to college sports’ grandest stage! When March Madness rolls around, millions of North Americans will be glued to their screens for the three-week extravaganza.

The 68 teams will compete in a single elimination format, which means there is absolutely no margin for error.

So, now that it’s finally here, why not open the door for a few predictions? Let’s take a look at the top three teams in America, and whom I believe will make a deep run in the tournament regardless of their opponents in the early rounds.

As it stands, the number one ranked school in the nation per coaches across the league and the Associated Press (AP) is Kansas. Better known as the Jayhawks, Kansas usually has a top five team annually. However, when it comes the NCAA tournament, they almost always play below their capabilities and fall short. I believe they will do well in the tournament but won’t be crowned champions this year.

A team that I have had my eye on for quite a while now is Michigan State. The wellcoached discipline team is ranked second by the AP, but I believe they are better than Kansas. Veteran coach Tom Izzo and his Spartans will have a chip on their shoulder when the tournament begins, after being thoroughly beaten in last year’s Final Four. They will want to get

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Duke came home with the national championship last April. Only time will tell if they can repeat. the bad taste out of their mouth and claim the championship.

And I believe they have the talent to do so.

Another high profile team is Villanova. The team is solid from top to bottom, and I believe the Philadelphia based school is poised to perform very well, and, at the very least, make it to the Elite Eight.

Discussing who will do well among the best schools in college basketball isn’t much of a challenge, but predicting who will rise to the occasion among the lesser-known schools is.

The teams I am about to mention are known as “Cinderella’s,” due to the fact that most of these teams do not have the top talent in the country, and only some play the upper echelon in college basketball.

These schools are the ones that truly bring excitement to the tournament.

In the 2016 edition of the tournament, I believe the glass slipper has potential to perfectly fit Iona, Northern Iowa, St. Mary’s, Hawaii, Seton Hall, Providence, Monmouth, and the team that emerges from

the America East Conference, which will be either Stony Brook or Vermont. All of these teams have proven throughout the season that they can play solid basketball and step up in class when required.

Predicting who will emerge the victor on April 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas is a tall task, but I must mention I predicted Duke to win it all last year, which did come to fruition. As for this year’s tournament, at the end of the road to the Final Four, I predict Michigan State, Villanova, Indiana, and Oklaho-

ma to be the ones to complete the journey, or possibly meet before hand. And on April 4, Michigan State will be the team cutting down the nets, while being covered in confetti when they beat Big Ten rival Indiana.

Strap yourselves in; the next three weeks will be full of buzzer beaters, shocking upsets, and Cinderella stories. Don’t expect anything less. This is March Madness after all.

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Familiar faces in new places

Assessing NFL Stars who changed teams via trade or free agency GERRIT COULTER Contributor

he Super Bowl may be over, but March remains a great period on the calendar for most football fans. After all, it's during this period that teams make or break their roster with a variety of moves made through blockbuster trades and/or free agency signings. Since a number of marquee names are already getting ready to suit up with a new franchise, here's my take on what's transpired in recent days:

near the bottom of the league for a few years, but they are also very young and trending upwards. The Titans are moving towards a more “smash mouth” style of offense under head coach Mike Mularkey, and DeMarco’s physical, straight ahead running style should fit right in. I wouldn’t be surprised if Tennessee decided to lean heavily on Murray this year as their young QB continues to develop.

If DeMarco gets enough carries and if he can stay healthy, he could have a bounce back type season with more than 1,000 yards on the ground.

delphia Eagles DeMarco Murray is now on his third team in as many years after the Philadelphia Eagles traded him to the Tennessee Titans last week. Coming off of a stellar season in 2014 with the Cowboys where he ran for over 1800 yards on his way to the offensive player of the year award, Murray left for a big contract via free agency. That big contract came from the Eagles, yet last season DeMarco was a disappointment, only gaining 702 rushing yards and eventually losing the starting job to Ryan Mathews. Looking forward, Murray joins a team that has been at or

Last Wednesday, Mario Williams signed a deal with the Miami Dolphins, who have been very active in free agency over the last few years. Williams is a former 1st overall selection in the NFL draft and has played in the league for 10 years with the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills. He’s had 5 seasons with double-digit sacks, the biggest of which was in 2014 where he tallied 14.5. The Dolphins are likely looking for Williams to replace Olivier Vernon, who left via free agency, as the pass rusher opposite Cameron Wake. Miami bolstered their

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DeMarco Murray, Running Back, Tennessee Titans: 2015 Team: Phila-

Mario Williams, Defensive End, Miami Dolphins: 2015 Team: Buffalo Bills

defensive line last year in free agency when they inked Ndamukong Suh to a mammoth contract. Williams should be able to rack up some decent numbers if he’s used mainly as a pass rusher, I wouldn’t expect a monster season, but 8-10 sacks is certainly plausible.

Matt Forte, Running Back, New York Jets: 2015 Team: Chicago Bears

After spending 8 highly productive seasons in Chicago, Matt Forte decided to take his talents to the Big Apple and sign with the Jets. 2015 might have been Forte’s worst in terms of statistical output; however, he was still a very big contributor in the Bears’ offense. Chicago looks to be in serious rebuilding mode, with young players at many key positions on both sides of the ball. The Jets, on the other hand, barely missed the playoffs last year, and appear to be in “win now” mode. They seem to be loading up with as much talent as possible to make a serious run at a Super Bowl championship. Matt Forte’s versatility as a runner and pass catcher should bring some more stability to the Jets’ passing offense, giving Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick a safety valve that he can dump the ball off to. Look for Forte to have a solid season, racking up twelve to fourteen

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hundred yards from scrimmage.

Brock Osweiler, Quarterback, Houston Texans: 2015 Team: Denver

Broncos Perhaps the biggest surprise of free agency, the football world was shocked when QB Brock Osweiler signed with the Texans on the opening day of free agency.

After learning from an all-time great in Peyton Manning, it seemed like the best fit for him would be in Denver, and that the team he would be most valuable to would be those same Broncos. There were rumors that other teams were interested, but I don’t think many fans or pundits figured that a team would be willing to spend as much money as the Texans did on a QB who only started 7 games and looked serviceable at best in those games. However, teams are desperate to find their quarterback of the future, and learning at the foot of Peyton Manning for 3 years, then winning meaningful games (especially one against the Patriots) in your fourth year must have convinced the right people in Houston. If Brock can continue to build on his successes, and if he can effectively run the offense in Houston, he should be able to prosper while throwing to star receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

How to eat healthy without sacrificing good taste ELISABELLE HARDY, RD AND CORA LOOMIS, RD Contributors

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id you know that March is nutrition month? This year, the Dietitians of Canada invite us all to make small changes, one meal at a time. The idea behind the theme is that because there are approximately 100 meals in a month, we have 100 opportunities to change our eating habits.

Keeping Up the Motivation

Get Prepared!

In order for a habit change to last, some planning is required. The first step is to observe your eating habits in order to identify something you could change.

Next, you need to ask a very important question: am I ready for this change?

It’s one thing to know what we should change, but an entirely different thing to be ready to make the jump!

Quality Counts!

Do you want to boost the nutritional quality of your meals? Here are a few suggestions: - At snack time, avoid the vending machine by bringing one of these nutritious combos from home: grapes and low fat cheese, an apple and peanut butter, a hard-boiled egg and low-sodium vegetable juice, or a mix of nuts, cereal, dried fruit and dark chocolate chips.

- Swap your sweetened drinks (soda, iced tea, etc.) for flavoured water: boost

The right change for better overall health is 5 small steps away.

the flavour of your water by adding mint or cucumber, berries or citrus slices, or any combination that inspires you.

- Pump up the nutritional value of your recipes by using whole wheat or spelt flour or by adding flax or chia seeds.

- Dare to prepare nutritious desserts by adding sweet potato or squash, beans or lentils, and even tofu. Black bean brownies are surprisingly delicious!

- Take advantage of the creamy texture of Greek yogurt to make dips and creamy dressings as well as nourishing smoothies and healthy desserts.

- Do you love to make soup? Add a well-rinsed can of white beans right before blending your soup in order to transform it into a nutritious meal, rich in fiber and iron.

- Have you seen the healthy plate

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model? Be inspired by this reference to make sure that you are planning and eating balanced meals.

Do You Tend to Eat Too Much?

More often than not, our portions are way too big. Consider these tips to help you eat less: use smaller bowls and plates, serve yourself at the stove and avoid bringing the serving dishes to the table, and slow down the speed. These techniques will help you eat less, but still leave you satisfied. Studies show that the best way to maintain a healthy weight is to respect our hunger and satiety (absence of hunger) signals, eat a variety of foods without feeling guilty, enjoy cooking and eating and live out our emotions without using food. For more information, visit: https://www.

Keeping a food journal really helps certain people to be more conscious of what they are eating and to maintain their motivation. For others, keeping a journal of goals and tracking success can also help in the process. If possible, pinning goals, motivation and successes on a billboard keeps it all in view! If you have a smart phone, download HabitBull to help you keep track. Lastly, remember to be patient. The most recent studies show that it takes around 60 days before a change becomes routine.

But if you think about it, what is 60 days in the light of having better health for the rest of our lives?

A Few Resources to Help You on Your Path to Change

Download the following Apps : Cookspiration, Eatipster, and EaTracker. Visit www.soscuisine.com and use the « advanced research » option under the recipe tab to inspire your menu planning. If you love eggs but need some new ideas, www.eggs.ca is a perfect site for you.

Personalized menus are what you are looking for? Healthy Eating Ontario offers free menu planning online! And, for more information on nutrition month, visit www.nutritionmonth2016.ca

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The NBA's old school vs. new school

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Why Oscar Robertson is wrong about Stephen Curry MACLEOD ROY Contributor

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omparisons between today’s top basketball players and the stars of old is not a new phenomenon by any stretch of the imagination, but perhaps, the most intriguing critic in recent memory came in the form of a series of remarks made by Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson a little while back.

If the nature of Robertson’s comments has managed to elude you up to this point, then these comments can be summed up by saying that Robertson didn’t believe Stephen Curry (a reigning MVP in the midst of the greatest statistical season in league history) would be so great had he played in Robertson’s era. In particular, he stated the following: "There have been some great shooters in the past. … But here again, when I played years ago, if you shot a shot outside and hit it, the next time I’m going to be up on top of you. I’m going to pressure you with three-quarters, half-court defense."

Now, there’s no denying that Robertson is a legend in his own right- one who probably doesn't receive nearly enough of the credit he’s due, but it's time to be honest with ourselves. Today's game is a far cry from the one Robertson was accustomed to in the 60’s and early 70’s.

For starters, the NBA has never been better at the point guard position than it is today. Every single starting point guard in the league plays at an elite level almost without exception. The immense physical talent and basketball skill displayed at this position is unlike anything Robertson has ever witnessed, let alone had to go up against on a nightly basis.

To put this in perspective, many players were still heavily favouring only one hand to dribble when Robertson entered the league. The speed, athleticism, ball

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handling, and shooting ability that is common in today’s era was practically unheard of in his day.

This does not diminish Robertson’s achievements, and there are a boatload of them, but I think we’re all getting a little tired of hearing retiree’s claiming today’s best would not succeed in the olden days – a time when there were only half as many trams in the league as there are now. Both Curry and Robertson averaged 30+ points in a season (Robertson has done it multiple times, and Curry is doing it right now), but there is a fundamental difference to be noted here. In the six seasons in which Robertson averaged 30 or more points, it took him an average of 44.6 minutes to accomplish this.

Any player who puts up those kind of numbers should be applauded, but as

far as this article is concerned, this is typical. Everyone from Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain, and even more recently the likes of Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady have done this before. All of these players are or were incredible, but here’s the kicker: if you go and look up all of their stats you will find a common theme.

In the seasons in which they surpassed the scoring average of 30+ points, they all played an average of near to or more than 40 minutes a game. This season, Steph Curry is doing it in just 34 minutes per contest. In addition, if he continues at this pace, he’ll become the newest member of an elusive 50/40/90 club (at least 50% shooting from the field, 40% from long distance, and 90% from the free throw line) which only six players

have ever managed to join.

If Curry was playing around 45 minutes a game like Robertson, his average would grow to a ridiculous 40.2 points per game. Not bad for a guy every scout criticized for his lack of size prior to being drafted. At this point, it would be smart to just bask in the glory that is Stephen Curry. As history has shown, it's unwise to challenge his greatness when he's proven time and time again that he's able to rise to the occasion and do something special every moment he steps foot on the court.

Habs talk: to tank or not to tank?

A lower spot in the standings could help Montreal obtain a favourable draft pick DAN GILBERT Contributor

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hen the clock winds down on the NHL season, there are typically three different scenarios in play for each hockey club. In the first scenario, a team is in a comfortable playoff position and will likely remain there until season’s end. In the second scenario, a team finds itself at the bottom of the cellar and knows it won’t make the playoffs, in turn leading to an early trip to the golf course.

The third scenario (the one the Habs are in at press time) is that a team currently sits outside of a playoff spot, but has the potential to finish in one, provided the team is willing to make the push.

In light of that, it appears as though Habs nation is on the fence about one question that remains unanswered:

should Montreal make that final push, or should they tank the rest of the season?

Either way, it’s clear that the last thing you’d want to do is remain stuck in noman’s-land. The fans know it, the players know it, and so does head coach Michel Therrien, who’s found himself on the hot seat since the Habs unexpectedly began their slump in the early days of December.

So, the choice is theirs: compete hard enough to earn a spot in the postseason, or throw in the towel and play for prized up-and-comer Auston Matthews, the 18-year-old who will likely go first overall in this year’s draft.

Before people jump the gun, perhaps they should consider this: the Habs will have a little over a million dollars in cap space to work with over the summer, which isn’t very much. Unless any big

trades are made, we have absolutely no reason to tank for Matthews.

If the team doesn’t want to lose Carey Price when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in three years time, then they’ll have to at least match P.K. Subban’s contract in order to lock him up.

After all, Price is the centerpiece of the franchise, and perhaps the sole reasons why Montreal has been able to contend over the past few seasons.

Here’s another thing to consider: fans aren’t going to be eager to waste their hard-earned money on a losing team.

The Canadiens are usually recognized as a team that brings pride to their city; they’re a team of underdogs who battle against the odds and manage to overcome adversity more often than not.

By tanking, the team is essentially acknowledging that they can’t get past the

obstacles in front of them and need an 18-year-old to save them.

If the Habs decide to make a final playoff push and fall short, most loyal fans will still be proud knowing they did what they could without their superstar netminder on the ice. These same fans should have faith that the organization will make the right decisions to better the team over the summer because they don’t like losing.

If the Habs do decide to tank, they may open a whole new can of worms. Just because you finish last doesn’t mean you’re assured the first overall pick. By the same token, suffering an early playoff exit may not be fun, but at least the team will still have its pride.

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