The Campus. February 22, 2017

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Vol. 72, No. 10

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

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This issue’s contributors Payton Bernett Kyle Donnelly Jordan Hier Oliver Rind Shannon Delarosbil Katharine Mussellam Katherine Mckenney Kristina Duford David Marrack Jonathan Frydman Laura Underhill

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Bishop’s a continued attraction for new students RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

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016 saw one of the largest incoming classes at Bishop’s University, with over 900 students ready to call Lennoxville home. Admissions and Recruitment manager Doug McCooeye spoke with The Campus about how it happened and what the incoming class of 2017 is shaping up to be.

In 2016, “the university in general invested more in recruitment,” McCooeye explained. This meant that Bishop’s attended more fairs and cultivated more products.

According to McCooeye, Bishop’s does not need much additional help.

“The university kind of sells itself,” he said. Its story needs to be told, and it’s only a matter of telling it.

McCooeye explained that getting more people meant following up during application time. “We invested more time,” he explained, reaching out to students and encouraging them to accept their offer of admissions and go purple.

This is what is happening now. “We’re right in the middle of the cycle,” McCooeye said. At this point, application numbers are well ahead, with 50-60 per cent of applicants applying between December and February.

Looking towards the end of the cycle, McCooeye explained that there was a figure in mind. “We have an enrolment target,” he admitted. “They are always adjusting,” he added, but stated that they were looking to hit around the same number in 2017 as they did in 2016.

What is significant is that there are more applicants from the United States than ever before.

McCooeye admitted that this might

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Tamra Seitz-Lavoie, Gabrielle Lesage, Janan Chan, and Dr. Malley answered questions from potential students at the last open house on Feb. 11.

be a combination of Bishop’s outreach (including joining the Common Application) and the current political climate.

Reaching out to students involves knowing your audience. “The approach we take is ‘what are you looking for?’”

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McCooeye explained, adding that he advised people to get up close and personal with the campus. “If you can go visit the campus, go visit.”

When September rolls around once again, it is safe to say that the incoming class will once again be a large one.

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Donald Lecture Series

Controversial Henein talks free speech and justice RACHEL NEWCOMBE News Editor

Henein stressed that universities needed to protect the rights of free speech. “Universities should be our last defence.”

Pausing, Henein took the chance to thank the audireeminent Canadian lawyer and Donald Lecturer ence.

“I am very grateful to have the opportunity to talk Marie Henein spoke to Bishop’s students, staff, and to you about what’s on my mind,” she said, before jumpcommunity members on Feb. 10 about her experiences ing right into Trump and the attacks on the justice sysand opinions on free speech and the state of the justice tem. system.

She quoted his tweets about the judge ruling to halt Henein, already well-known for her impressive hisTrump’s travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim countory in the courts became a topic of conversation after tries.

He criticized both the judge and the decision, she became Jian Ghomeshi’s lawyer. much to Henein’s dismay.

Ghomeshi, a Canadian radio personality, was charged “It’s a direct attack on our judiciary,” she explained. with sexual assault, and acquitted earlier this year.

“It’s at the heart of democracy that the rights of individThere was a lot of controversy surrounding the case uals cannot be taken away by a vote.” and Henein herself due to the sensitive nature of the Henein repeatedly said to the crowd that the judicharges and her choice to represent Ghomeshi. She herciary system was crucial to ensuring all humans reself addressed this. “It was my choice of career that was ceived basic rights.

“Any argument, any case, the courts the problem,” she said. must have all sides,” she These issues preceded stressed.

“Courts have the her to Bishop’s and even obligation to protect the inspired a panel discusrights of the unpopular.” sion led by professors “I think I could spend Jenn Cianca and Gregory hours trying to explain the Brophy on Feb 9, the day court system,” Henein adbefore Henein’s appearmitted.

However, the core ance at the Donald Lecvalue of the legal system is ture Series. This discusthat, “you decide based on sion was “not an apology”, facts and on principles.” as Brophy explained, but Of course, sometimes rather, said Cianca, “a difthose principles and laws fering viewpoint on what do not suit the time. “Laws it means to invite somedo in fact have to evolve one [to speak on] a divand change, as we do,” isive issue.”

Henein prompted.

“ConBrophy commented that stitutional principles have the Donald Lecture Series to adapt.

What is importhad always been reserved ant is that through that for inspiration, and that change we do not sacrifice students had expressed the fundamental building concern about Henein’s blocks.” appearance as a speaker.

The fundamental buildDuring the Donald Lecing blocks are tough to ture Series event, Henein follow.

Henein reminded explained that her speech everyone that members at Bishop’s was never of the legal system are humeant to make students mans, too.

“We are not as feel unsafe. When it came good as we think we are,” to an educational space, “I she commented. didn’t want to be divisive.”

“It would be naïve to She then proceeded to talk think that our justice sysabout what was really on tem does not come with a her mind. price.

But it is a price we At her lecture, Henein PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE should be willing to pay,” did not address the “I didn’t want to be divisive,” said Marie Henein as she started her she said, citing that there Ghomeshi case, or any controversial talk at Bishop’s. needs to be equality and other case particulars, infairness to have an effectstead choosing to focus on the subjects of free speech and the justice system both ive legal system.

This includes having fair and effective lawyers. Henein in Canada and in the United States. stressed that she was not a proponent of her clients.

“Free speech should be as basic as apple pie,” she stat“The presumption of innocence recognizes the fallibiled, eliciting a chuckle from the crowd. Henein dissected ity of humans.”

The legal system, she added, is painfully the way society receives information, and “the way we human. choose to communicate with each other.”

There is still a lot of work that needs to be done to “Where does one go to share ideas?” she asked. Henein push the justice system to be the best it can be, and explained the culture we had created, indicating that Henein for one is not accepting it the way it is. “That’s the lines were being blurred between hate speech and not how I’m made, and I hope that’s not how you’re offensive speech, and as a result, there were increasing made either,” she said, ending her speech and receiving restrictions on free speech. “What is being shut down is a standing ovation. opposing thought.”

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SRC ELECTION BREAKDOWN KATHERINE MCKENNEY Contributor

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he Bishop’s University Student Representative Council recently held their annual elections. Elected positions included Vice President Student Life (VPSL), Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), and President.

Although significant hurdles marked the campaigning period, the current representatives handled the challenges to the best of their abilities, following a democratic process that was representative of voter’s wishes— the SRC has been quick to adjust their process in response to criticism.

Speaker’s Night, held in Centennial lobby several weeks ago, was hosted in part by the Bishop’s University Politics and International Studies Department in a bid to make the event non-partisan and reduce alleged conflicts of interest.

Several informal complaints have been lodged against the SRC in recent months, including allegations of bias and accusations of the Council being a “clique” (a complaint that has frequented discussion about the SRC for several years).

Despite continued complaints, Presidentelect Morgan Gagnon was quick to dispel the myth that the SRC is in any way exclusive.

During Speaker’s Night candidates were given opportunity to address the issue; Gagnon opposed the accusations, pointing to the numerous policies mandated by the SRC to create a more equitable and accountable environment for a student union.

That being said, voter turnout for the 2017 presidential elections was recorded at 38%, according to SRC statistics; VPSL and VPAA polls turned out similar numbers.

Voter participation was slightly higher for the refugee sponsorship referendum, held concurrently with the SRC elections, with 38.54% of the student body participating.

Low voter turnout remains a challenge facing the next administration, continuing a trend carrying from previous years.

Gagnon was named president-elect last week after winning 89% of the votes. The remaining margin constituted abstentions, as Gagnon ran uncontested.

VPSL candidates faced stiffer competition; VPSL-elect Marilyn Hardy won by a narrower margin, winning 52% of the votes against fellow candidate Keegan Mackay, who finished the race with 40%. Meanwhile, VPAAelect and SRC newcomer Erica Phillips won the position by a landslide against SRC General Councillor Matthew Mulkern, finishing the race with 67% of the votes versus Mulkern’s 28%.

The 2017-2018 SRC executive is set to inherit looming debt and financial difficulties.

With novel ideas and some new blood in the system, solutions appear to be on the horizon.

Read what the elected have to say on page 5

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Build a Better Purple begins again at the close OLIVER RIND Contributor

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he Build A Better Purple (BABP) campaign is preparing once again to organize upcoming events that will garner donations from the Bishop’s community and its graduating students.

That is the primary component to the BABP fundraising campaign. Funds that are raised all go towards BABP, which will in turn fund a project under the name of the graduating class. It’s a chance for Bishop’s alumni to “give a little purple back” for the future generations of students who will enrol at the university.

It allows for substantial projects that will forever improve the Bishop’s community and allow for graduates to maintain a connection and involvement with the school.

“The idea is that these projects will better Bishop’s for the future in whatever shape or form that may be,” says Katie Halliday, student ambassador and BABP campaigner.

How it works is throughout this semester, events coordinated by BABP will collect any donations by any member of the Bishop’s community. Typically, these funds peak around convocation weekend when all new graduates are gathered together as classmates for the final time.

In the following fall semester, a call for applications is made for returning students who have projects in mind that they feel the Bishop’s community will benefit from.

Applications are then voted on by the donors, who decide which project they feel is best for Bishop’s. The students with their projects approved are given the opportunity to see them come to fruition. More excitingly, the alumni and the students leave a legacy for future students.

“Projects don’t have to be an innovative new idea,” says Simone Goloven, another BABP campaigner. And they don’t. Bishop’s saw the revival of Toast Radio thanks to the Build A Better Purple fundraiser as well as a new recording studio in Bandeen Hall for music majors—funded in part by the music department.

There is only one rule: projects must benefit the university and its community in some way.

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The new Griffin House at 3 Harrold Drive is the headquarters for BABP, and a gathering place for alumni.

hind Patterson Hall. This project was pitched by an English-major, Cloé Soucy. Bishop’s Bees allowed for a sweet new addition to campus and its inhabitants: fresh honey that can be purchased at Doolittle’s.

Events are now underway to help generate next year’s funding for a project. There are many that are planned.

An event that has become traditional is the Rubber Ducky Golf Tournament. BABP will also be hosting certain Gait nights, Trivia Nights, and Wing Nights for graduating students.

More importantly, Build A Better Purple is spearheading a new event known as Grateful Gaiters. This event is all about the “giving back” spirit. BABP will be creating large “Thank You” cards for businesses, services, departments, and anyone else who has helped students with their careers here at Bishop’s. After all, without their donations, many of these projects could not exist.

Another new event BABP has planned is Dewie’s Takeover. Like the Rubber Ducky Golf Tournament, this event requires an initial fee to participate. But the event is meant mainly to bring back memories of first year.

It’s a chance for graduates to meet with old friends and relive some good times.

The advancement office has also planned a big event for April 5, though BABP will have a presence. It’s called the Grand Send-Off. The event will be for the 2017 graduating class and take place at the Gait. It’s meant to be somewhat of a networking event for soon-to-be alumni and faculty to celebrate graduation.

This year’s approved project is called Agro Bishop’s.

Agro Bishop’s has a vision to create a sustainable greenhouse here on campus and to get the Bishop’s faculty and student body enthusiastic about the green movement. The project is still in a building phase due to an already existing greenhouse.

The 2015-2016 funds went towards Bishop’s Bees, two beehives located beCanada’s Largest International University and Student Travel Expo

BU wins third Jane Blaikie Cup at Up for Debate NICOLE GAUVREAU Copy Editor SAMUEL LAZANIS Opinions Editor

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n Feb. 11, Bishop’s hosted the third annual Up for Debate weekend. While the other Maple League (formerly U4 League) universities’ debate teams generally attend in person, this year a snowstorm quashed the original plans.

Instead, event organizers made use of new telepresence rooms, advanced classrooms that virtually connected the debaters. Although faced with a few technical issues, the debates, and the competition for

the Jane Blaikie Cup, were able to go on.

This year’s theme was advocacy and finding our place, as students, to help humanity in an increasingly globalized world. The debates covered issues across disciplines such as politics, health, and the environment.

Topics included the ongoing situation in the South China Sea, whether a benevolent dictatorship is better than democracy, if the carbon tax is right for Canada, feminism, the media, mandatory vaccination, and even microbrews.

However, it was the debate against Acadia on Section 2 of

the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms— guaranteeing freedom of expression, thought, religion, assembly, and association—and a decision by the judges to challenge the pillars of Canadian society in favour of a university’s right to dialogue that resulted in Bishop’s third Jane Blaikie Cup. The competion was fierce, and this year the Bishop’s debaters feared they wouldn’t win, it is afterall difficult to argue against what Canadians consider fundamental rights.

However, Bishop’s can safely hold onto the title of debate champions for another year.

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MEET THE NEW ELECTED SRC EXECUTIVES Morgan Gagnon PRESIDENT Hey folks! My name is Morgan Gagnon, and as I hope you all know by now, I’m going to be your next SRC President. President is very much a managerial position: the president (me!) must have strong leadership and teamwork skills, and let’s not forget conflict resolution skills.As someone who represents the student body, the president (me again, hello!) must also be approachable, attentive to student issues, and active in advocating for them.Because these are soft skills, they are often overlooked, or taken for granted. Elections tend to focus on big-ticket items and initiatives (which are great, don’t get me wrong).You may notice that I didn’t include any initiatives that

Hello everyone I’m Marilyn! I’m currently your SRC General Councillor and now your VP Student Life elect. In case you don’t know me, I am a highly spirited, energetic1st year psychology major. As many of you know, I was crowned frosh queen, but I have also participated in study hall, winter orientation, the charity fashion show, BU TedXTalk, Winter Fest, and more. I am constantly looking to get involved with this purple community because it is one I strongly believe in and love.

As for my platform, I believe mental health should be the foundation on which any student life is based because without it everything crumbles and we aren’t capable of taking advantage of the BUtiful opportunities surrounding us. We should all be given equal opportunity to shine

wereearth-shattering or very new in my campaign. There are two reasons for this: 1. I plan to continue a lot of the work that Chelsea has started, such as the creation and implementation of a new constitution, creation of a Student Success Center, creation of an online orientation for incoming students, creation of governing documents, and all things equity and inclusivity. Many of these things will make the SRC more structurally sound, which is to say that they will improve our governance and accountability.

Other things, such as the Student Success Center or certain equity initiatives, will be done in collaboration with the university.

Such things take more than a year to complete, or to embed in SRC culture. I intend to see them through, as opposed to replacing them with new priorities.

2. I ran unopposed, which means students

and that is why I believe in incorporating more mental health initiatives such as stress management “workshops” prior to exam periods, organizing study group sessions, counselling accessibility and alternatives, furthering winter o-week, promoting on and off campus involvement, opening a wellness room, if possible, and much more.

Luckily, our current VPSL has put forth many strong initiatives both short term and long term which I fully plan on furthering and developing. I also believe in developing an active health initiative to promote gym inclusivity, considering our Sunday dining/snacking options, continuing the work to positively improve club communication between the SRC, and so much more.

I believe that Bishop’s is like no other;

Erica Phillips VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Hi! I’m Erica, a 3rd year biochemistry student, Ottawa native, and the 2017-2018 VP Academic. I recently ran alongside some very strong candidates in a really fun election, and I’m happy to report that I was successful in my venture. Over the course of the week of campaigning, some main priorities and initiatives of mine were introduced via the answering of questions on social media. In addition to a couple other plans that are in the works, here are the general ideas: As your VP academic-elect, I have the honour of representing Bishop’s students on various committees in the SRC and the administration, as do the five senators working with me. This work in student advocacy

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did not have the opportunity to choose which candidate, and therefore which priorities, they feel most strongly about. I’d like to give that choice back to you—tell me what matters to you and I will make it a priority (within reason)!

These are the things I would like to do.

There are also qualities and skills that I have that will make me a truly successful president. I am approachable (I tell great jokes), I navigate university bureaucracy with ease (my sense of humour comes in handy here), and I am versatile without compromising my values.And that’s just me—the other elected executives have their own skill sets and priorities—don’t even get me started on the directors! We may not have hired them yet, but I am confident that they’re going to floor us. Stay tuned for great people and great things, BU!

Marilyn Hardy VP STUDENT LIFE

we are an ever-growing community and beyond all ideas I have, that in which I believe in most is our student body.Every voice matters and should have a say in how we build a better purple. I am always open to new ideas, opinions, suggestions anything and everything you have to bring to the table. In this upcoming year, I want to be as cooperative as possible so please feel free to contact me at any time via Facebook, email, (mhardy16@ubishops.ca) and/or in person, of course.

Thank you all so much for your votes alongside your continuous support, I am beyond thrilled to be working with you all and cannot wait to hear what you have in mind! Cheers!

is largely unknown to the student body, so I will strive to increase transparency in this department; perhaps a unified Academic Update at a couple key points over the course of the year.

From a couple conversations with the current VPA, I get the idea that academic orientation for incoming students is being directed towards a more/entirely online model. One of my goals for this year is to partner with the DCM in assuring that this information is broadcasted in the most obvious of online spaces (myBU, Moodle, Facebook, ubishops.ca) in order to reach the greatest portion of incoming students in the quickest way possible.

The academic department at BU currently offers some pretty cool services to students, some of which that I think could be tweaked in small ways in order to maximize their efficiency and use. What I’d love to do to add some incentive for students to make appointments in the Peer Mentorship offices, currently housed in Mackinnon, is to pair this with internship advice as well. For example having three (16 week, paid) summer jobs per department that can be advertised to students who come in looking for advice. To me, having relevant job experience is just as essential to your degree as completing all of your classes, and I hope that the extra advantage of internship resources will bring more students into the Peer Mentorship offices.

A second initiative I’m looking into is the expansion of

the mock exams offered through the academic department, the LSAT and MCAT. Since these have been really well received in previous years, I’d love to gauge the student interest in adding on the GRE or GMAT to the roster of mock exams.

Something that I feel really strongly about that we have immense opportunity to embrace at this small school is interdisciplinary education, and from our own peers no less. I will strive to increase the buzz around key academic events that are already hosted at BU, such as Bishop’s Speaks and the Up for Debate weekend, so that we can all celebrate each others’ learning together.

Overall, my goal for the upcoming year is to make sure that every decision I make on behalf of the students for whom I would speak is made with the qualities of inclusion, communication, and advocacy in mind. This is the promise that I make to each and every one of you, and a priority that I will infallibly uphold as I engage in this opportunity to represent the students at Bishop’s.

I’m so proud to be able to share this victory with Marilyn and Morgan, two incredible and dazzling women, and I’m so excited to see what the next year has in store for the three of us. As a first-timer in the SRC network, I’m honoured that the student body saw in me the abilities and drive to be VP Academic, and I’m committed to spending the next year showing you that you made the right choice. Thank you, everyone!

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A Very Gaiter

Spring Break!

Me time PAYTON BERNETT Contributor

How easy is it to go days, weeks, or even months without truly having a day or two alone?

At this point in the semester, it always seems hard to find some silence from the external world. Lennoxville is buzzing with stressed out students and the computer labs are full to the brim.

Thankfully, Reading Week is just around the corner. Regardless of if you’re staying in town, going home, or possibly even going on vacation (if you’re lucky enough), hopefully the break entails some peace and quiet.

How does one use their alone time to its fullest capacity? With such a finite amount, it is important to cherish the moments that we do get to ourselves.

After all, how can you truly understand who you are as a person if you are always around others?

Some of us may even be afraid to be alone because we have grown so accustomed to being surrounded by people. Alone time is vital to the human psyche.

Sometimes it can be easy to slink onto the sofa and wash away time by binging on TV. It’s okay to need those moments. We cannot be functioning at maximum capacity every waking hour.

However, if you’re looking for a few ways to utilize your alone time in a slightly more productive manner, try some of these tips.

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Get creative: there is something to be

said about being free to create, away from observing eyes. It can become much easier to open up when you know that no one will be judging you.

Write an emotional poem, make up some funky dance moves, or compose that love song you don’t want anyone to hear. This is your time to be honest with yourself through your art.

2. Meditate or introspect: picking up a meditation practice is a great option for utilizing your alone time. There are many types of meditation, which have various and amazing benefits.

Looking to control your anxiety and stress levels? Perhaps look into mindfulness meditation. Want to reconnect with those you care about? Try loving-kindness meditation.

Or simply sit in silence and think. It is so easy to become unaware of our own thoughts during the semester.

If you are really daring, check if your area has a sensory deprivation tank service. They are a great way to dive into your own mind. Explore your values and expand your understanding of yourself.

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Recharge! Take this time to regain some of that momentum that we’ve all lost since the beginning of the semester. Throw some essential oils in a hot bath and relax with some candles and soothing music.

Give yourself a spa day with a homemade facemask or foot scrub. Cook some comfort food or order in from your favorite restaurant. Pamper yourself!

Regardless of how you chose to spend your alone time, make the most of it. At the other end of Reading Week we enter paper season and the work will recommence.

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Destination Lennoxville TARYN BUSKARD Features Editor

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ishop’s University is known for its small student population, strong friendships and friendly community.

However, if you aren’t lucky enough to find yourself at home or on vacation during the breaks, Lennoxville becomes a fairly lonely town.

That being said, the helpful and tightly knit community can make Reading Week a great time to explore the surrounding area, to make new friends, or to take advantage of the hub cities close to Sherbrooke.

If you want to take advantage of Reading Week, there are four important categories to consider: your budget, access to transportation, accommodations, and your workload.These can all determine the opportunities you can take advantage of.

As far as productivity, there is almost always one project that is due right after the break. If you are unsure of how much time it will take you to do something, it can be helpful to get it out of the way before you make other arrangements.

Your budget is the most important part of what you decide to do for the break. Just because you aren’t going home or on vacation, doesn’t mean you have to be stranded in Lennoxville. Your budget however, can be the difference between a couple of days in Montreal, and a nice dinner in Sherbrooke.

Montreal is a great getaway on a budget, especially if you have friends or family who live there. If you are able to cut down your transportation and accommodation costs, Montreal is not only close but relatively accessible. The transit system is reliable, there are restaurants accommodating to almost all dietary needs, and much of the city is accessible on foot.

Even if you can’t cut your travel and accommodation costs, the round trip to Montreal is just over $60 for students, and the hostels can be as cheap as $30. If you pinch pennies, or save your money, this can be a rewarding way to spend a couple of days.

If you have more disposable cash,

Quebec City is also relatively close, and is designed to accommodate tourists.

While the transit system is not as adept as Montreal’s, Quebec City is worth visiting if you have an interest in Canadian history. It is a town of artists and artisansalike, and has rich local cinema, as well as some of Canada’s natural wonders.

If you want to find adventure close to campus, Lennoxville is in the heart of ski country. This is great if you like to ski and snowboard, but for those who don’t, there are other benefits to reap from the proximity.

Many of the hills also have spas, waterparks, hiking trails, and sledding.

Nordic spas have popped up all over the area as a result of this ski culture, many of which many have discount rates during nights and weekends, and some specifically for students.

Some of the older ski hills have also been converted into tobogganing slopes if you want to embrace your inner child.

Transportation is also an important part of where you go and what you do.

Just because you have the budget to do something, doesn’t always mean you have the access.

If you have a car, posting rides in the car share groups can be a good way to save your own wallet. It also allows students to get where they want to for a reduced price. For some, a ride share could also be the difference between going home for the break and staying in Lennoxville.

As a last resort, the bus service from Sherbrooke is reliable and accessible, if a little expensive. If you opt for spending some time in Quebec City, or Montreal, bus service will get you to the heart of downtown.

Finally, Sherbrooke is a hidden wonder to many students. If your semester has found you lost inside the Bishop’s bubble, this is the time to explore the town next door.

On King St.West, Salon de Quilles has reduced price bowling on Fridays and Saturdays. The facility has a full bar and canteen as well as access to billiards.

The Liverpool on Wellington is a bar and pool hall with a cigar lounge. If you

can amass a group, it’s relatively cheap to play. They also make amazing waffle fries.

Perhaps you’ve been putting off replacing your worn-out clothes. There are several thrift stores and boutiques along Wellington, and many little restaurants scattered in between.

If you live for nostalgia, Chez Charlie’s is a 24-hour diner that serves everything from breakfast to spaghetti.

The Sherbrooke market is open on Saturdays, selling an assortment of local foods.

There are also several concert venues that host local

bands starting on Thursdays.

Many have reasonable drink deals, though most have a hefty cover prices.

Though Reading Week is primarily about catching up on your work, it is also an opportunity to take a break from school.

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If this means taking a great walk, watching all the movies you keep saying you will, calling your grandparents, or going on an adventure, it is a week worth making the most of.

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FAITH RINGGOLD

Born in New York City in 1930, Ringgold is an author, painter, civil rights activist, women’s rights activist and educator. In 1960, she began a series of paintings called American People, which portrayed the civil rights movement from a female perspective.

She demonstrated against the exclusion of black and female artists

by New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art in 1968–70. In the early 1970s she abandoned traditional painting. Instead, Ringgold began making acrylic paintings on canvas with lush fabric borders like those of Tibetan thangkas.

Her achievements as an artist, teacher, and activist have been recognized with numerous honors, including National Endowment for the Arts awards in sculpture (1978) and painting (1989), a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (1987), and sixteen honorary doctorates, all awarded posthumously.

Born in 1934 in New York City, Lorde went on to become a leading African-American poet and essayist who gave voice to issues of race, gender and sexuality. Her most successful pieces included From a Land Where Other People Live (1973) and The Black Unicorn (1978).

In terms of her nonfiction work, she is best remembered for The Cancer Journals (1980), in which she documents her own struggle with breast cancer. Having undergone a mastectomy, Lorde refused to be victimized by the disease.

Instead, she considered herself—and other women like her—to be warriors. Audre Lorde battled cancer for more than a decade and spent her last few years living in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Groovin High (1986). Acrylic on canvas, tie-dyed, pieced fabric border by Faith Ringgold

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BU Art Festival encourages all disciplines to get artsy DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Arts & Culture Editor

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ishop’s University is striving to improve the art scene by launching its very first BU Art Festival (BUAF) with the help of the Bishop’s University Art Club.

From March 20 until March 25, the first of an annual event is introducing a series of artistic activities with the intent of immersing and bringing attention to the importance of the arts at Bishop’s University.

“In the past there have been events titled The BU Art Crawl, and while it was successful with the members of the art program here at Bishop’s, there was very little involvement within other departments.

It took place over a single day and involved numerous activities that required students to get involved,” said Darcie Danesh, arts administration student and one of the coordinators of the 2017 Art Festival, “but if you missed it for the day, you missed the entire thing.”

It’s difficult to get involved, especially when you don’t know how. This week-long event is meant to encourage participation in the universally enjoyed faculty

of art, and to provide students with the starting point they need to join these projects.

“I know people studying business that do art, in the social sciences, sciences, and so on, whether it be fine arts, music, languages, or drama. It would be wonderful to create an event that unites all the art faculties and provides room to encourage all other departments to participate,” Danesh continued, discussing the unity that art provides for its admirers.

It’s important to continue to emphasize the importance of art here at Bishop’s University, particularly due to the recent events of revoked funding for Centennial Theatre. “Unfortunately Centennial generated a lot of foot traffic for the Foreman Art Gallery, and I suspect that funding for the gallery may decrease or also be revoked for that reason,” states Danesh, “but, we hope to utilize that space to inform students of on-campus activities even outside of the festival.”

While the details of some events are still in the planning process, others have been confirmed.Though not directly involved with the art festival, events such as the CASA Culture Show and the drama production will

be taking place during the same week, and the BU Film Festival will come shortly after.

There will be a watercolour workshop and bookbinding workshop in the Art Lab, a bowling pin-painting workshop, and Arts Night at the Gait. During Happy Hour, the Improv Club will be preforming, there will be an open mic session for the musicians and a slam poetry portion of the evening.

Saturday is the opening reception for a drama production titled Novecento, a legend of the 1900s about a pianist who lived and died on the sea, producing beautiful pieces that were lost to the world for many years.

This play is a celebration of his life and music, and was completely conceived by one of the coordinators for BUAF Amelie Primeau-Bureau. The afterparty for the performance will be at the Golden Lion Brewery where local bands will be playing: Lithium Bridge, MojoWizard and Hoodooed. The final schedule will be publicized in the upcoming weeks.

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Preserving La Francophonie in Quebec lies with the native people as well as immigrants.”

Traditional French Canadians or Quebecois are currently in a negahe statistics that were released as tive growth and unable to replace part of the latest census of Canada themselves in the population. Cornett prove a paradigm shift in the growth argues that this is happening for two of population. While the west coast ex- reasons, firstly because French Canperiences growth, Quebec now holds adians hold one of the lowers birth less than a quarter of the population, rates worldwide, and also because it dropping from 36.5% 150 years ago, is one of the oldest populations in all to 23% in 2017. of Canada, the elderly are the FrancoThere are approximately 10 mil- phones of Quebec. lion people that can hold a conversa“The critical mass of Francophones tion in French, and only 1 million of is diminishing, and at what point do these people live outside of Quebec. you not have enough critical mass to What are the implications for the fu- sustain French language and culture? ture of la Francophonie in Canada This is about sustainability for French according to these newly released language and culture in Quebec,” Corstatistics? nett insists.

This is going to require ‘‘This census is a wakeup call a paradigm shift for the resources in the native in the for the government to invest communities of Quebec. To preserve la Francophonie, in the native peoples” it is a requirement of the Canadian government to In a recent interview with Norman invest in education, and to provide Cornett, Ph.D., a former Professor at quality French education to the native McGill University, he talks about the people. implications of these statistics. He “They have been neglected, as they points out that where the population have pointed out again and again. This is striving in particular is in commun- census is a wakeup call for the governities where French is not a primary ment to invest in the native peoples,” language: “The fastest growing demo- Cornett continues. “How is it that the graphic in absolute numbers is the na- largest growing population of Cantive people of Canada as well as immi- ada is also the one with the greatest gration.” needs? They hold the greatest social, StatesCornett, “In Quebec, the aver- medical, and educational needs and age couple has one or no children. even the simplest need for running That means that the future of Canada water!”

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The drama department presents

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Bishop’s alumnus Jesse MacLean returns to direct another adaptation of Shakespeare’s work. A Midsummer Night’s Dream will appear on the Centennial Theatre stage Thursday, March 9 through Sunday, March 12.The cast is made up of the drama department’s third and fourth year production classes.

In honour of Centennial’s 50th anniversary, there will be the unveiling of a bust of Arthur Motyer, the founder of the theatre, before the play on Saturday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m.

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Dear White People will be on Netflix April 28.

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Netflix strikes controversy over ‘Dear White People’ adaptation DOMINIQUE DAVIDSON Arts & Culture Editor

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ased on Justin Simien’s 2014 feature film,Netflix will bring global audiences the series Dear White People this April.

The35-second teaser trailer, released Feb. 8, stands at approximately 52,000 likes to 400,000 dislikes and is one of Netflix’s most disliked videos of all time.

It has sparked comments stating that it is “racially insensitive to white people”, and provoked thousands of Netflix users to cancel their subscription.

The trailer does not address any of the intentions of the series but instead sets to launch controversy.

Protagonist Samantha White recites a list of acceptable Halloween costumes on her radio show: “Pirate, slutty nurse, any of our first 43 presidents. Top of the list of unacceptable costumes: Me,” she says amidst a flurry of photos of fellow students in blackface.

The marketing team have either achieved their goal with flying colors or failed miserably depending on their ultimate intentions. Of course the news has been dominated by mostly negative headlines in past days and the trailer remains in the top trending videos on YouTube.

The argument for racism against whites seems largely to revolve around Jack Moore, whose biography on his

verified Twitter account states he is a writer for the series.

Following the American elections in November Moore tweeted “Fuck white people” with statistics showing the majority of whites vote for Trump.

However, Moore’s involvement is unconfirmed by producers and he is not listed as a writer by sources such as IMDB. The original feature film is a review on the infighting of a black community in a predominantly white Ivy League school. The characters ask a variety of questions: is it better to live up stereotypes or to rally against them? Is there such thing as reverse racism? It is a smart debate between white and black people on racism and intersectionality.

There is no arbitrary mocking of white people in the film, but an unflinching satirical look at everyone.

After initially responding to some of the controversy via his personal Twitter account, Justin Simien has now written a lengthy response called “Why Did I Name It Dear White People?” speaking to the poignant history of being black in America, and concludes his paper by then honing in on this hatred through a James Baldwin quote: “One of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain”.

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A mountain out of a molehill Trudeau made a decision that he should be allowed to make

KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Contributor

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ecently, there was a divisive news story that, for once, was not about the new president of the United States, but our own Prime Minister Trudeau.

Trudeau has decided that he will not be going forward with election reform as he had promised during his campaign. This should not be the outrage that some people are making it out to be.

One photograph shows someone holding up a sign next to Trudeau that reads, “I believed you. #electionreform.” But Trudeau deciding not to go forward with it does not make him a liar. He made a decision.

The prime minister, like other human beings, should not be criticized so harshly for changing his mind on something.

Since becoming prime minister, he would have learned more about how the system, within which he now works, functions, and all the factors to consider when making a decision, which would change his perspective on things.

We, as the public, are not privy to all of that information and cannot assume we always know the correct judgement.

This is to say nothing of the changes in the political situation outside of Canada since he campaigned, with a new U.S. president offering new challenges that Trudeau is just beginning to learn about, as well as the changes that will happen as a result of Brexit.

In the face of those challenges, I understand why he feels that having a referendum on electoral reform, which has the potential of dividing the country in an already difficult time, is not something that should be done right now.

Trudeau has more important problems to think about than the flaws of Canada’s election system.

Even if we see this as a broken promise, it is just not as important as other things that he must deal with and remain committed to. It would also be wrong to assume that everyone who voted for him wanted everything that he suggested he would change during his campaign to actually happen.

We choose a prime minister based on which party we think would represent our riding best, but we can never pick a prime minister that only promises things we want.

We expect them to have our interests in mind and then make decisions based on what is reasonable for the current situation. Electoral reform is not part of this for some of his voters.

And can we really say that the current election system is that bad, if Canadians did not want Harper back and got that result?

Canadians got what they wanted and the possibility of election reform was not the only factor that swayed their votes one way or the other.

In the world we currently live in, the election system is not what people should be getting so upset about. Trudeau should have, and seems to have, higher priorities

THE CAMPUS FEBRUARY 22, 2017 Samuel Lazanis, Opinions Editor » thecampus.opinions@gmail.com

Make every vote count Why electoral reform matters

We are committed to ensuring that 2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post voting system,” reads the Electoral Reform page on the Liberal Party website.

However, on Feb. 1, we found out this would not be the case. The Liberal Party made the decision to abandon their promise of electoral reform.

The main reason stated for abandoning this promise was the seeming lack of interest from Canadians, and the failure to reach a consensus on how to reform the electoral system.

This decision has left many people, including myself, feeling upset and disheartened. A petition to the government of Canada in favour of electoral reform has gained over 118,000 signatures already and climbing.

There were protests in major cities all across Canada on Feb. 11, and there are more planned for Apr. 20. The fact of the matter is people are no longer satisfied with first-past-the-post (FPTP).

Voter representation is skewed with the current system. With only 39.5% of the vote, the Liberals hold a majority government over all the other parties. They hold 184 of 338 seats, which comes out to 54%.

The current organization of FPTP through regional ridings also hurts smaller parties. For example, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois obtained 3.4% and 4.7% of the popular vote respectively, however, the Greens got 1 seat and the Bloc got 10. Despite having similar percentages of the vote, the Bloc

obtained far more seats simply because they were in Quebec ridings.

As a result of these smaller parties being at a disadvantage, many voters often feel forced to vote for the larger parties in order for their votes to matter.

FPTP has allowed the large Liberal and Conservative parties (and to a significantly smaller degree, the NDP) to dominate the system for a long time.

Another key reason to perform on reform is the potential to combat voter apathy and increase turnout. Last election, federal voter turnout was 68.3%.

This was an improvement from the 2011 and 2008 elections, where turnout was 61.1% and 58.8% respectively, but still leaves much to be desired.

With inaccurate representation of voters within the House of Commons, and the feeling of being forced to vote strategically for a lesser of two evils, it is clear to see where this apathy comes from.

It is my opinion that a proportional representation system with a singletransferable vote component would be a good solution to this problem. Having representation in Parliament reflect the votes, as well as the implementation of ranked voting will encourage civic engagement and allow voters to vote for their chosen candidates.

It is disappointing and discouraging that we will not see this change under the Liberal government we elected to keep this promise. While I remain hopeful that this upward trend of voter turnout can continue, growth would be much more significant with a change in the electoral system.

even if that person and a plausible immigrant come from the same country.

Despite this, Canada does need to remember a time when we were blatantly racist, and prevented the resettlement of Jews just prior to, and during, the Second World War. Simply because our country has one or more effective immigration polices does not mean that we will always be welcoming to immigration; it is, as Donnelly states, simply a matter of being lucky, in that our ability to prepare for immigration through effective policy has helped prepare for a period where there is even greater migration then before.

The trick is, however, to continue welcoming immigrants, and ensure their safety and comfort in a country that can, because of the sheer cold we experience, and distances we travel, be inhospitable.

While Prime Minister Trudeau may have started off a program of aiding Syrian refugees, that ideal of a welcoming Canada must be upheld, despite a move to the right by the conservative party, and a neighbour that threatens to alienate much of the world. We have plenty of space, that no one can deny, and we should use some of that space to good purpose; we have plenty of room for anyone that needs help.

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A Canadian Incongruity: Is Canada really that open?

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anadians see themselves as special snowflakes when it comes to immigration; we view ourselves with a significant amount of pride on our immigration policies, on multiculturalism, and on general acceptance of people who don’t necessarily look, speak or act like “native” Canadians.

However, we aren’t exactly that special, according to a new study by Michael Donnelly, who found that while we certainly were proud of being Canadian, we weren’t all that exceptional about having immigrants come into the coun-

try, nor did we want all that many; most respondents to Donnelly’s survey said they would welcome “some” or “a few”.

While we did believe that immigrants had a more helpful impact on the economy, this probably comes more likely from the idea that we welcome more skilled immigrants, rather than from a simple positive outlook on humanity.

Douglas Palmer wrote, almost twenty years ago, that unemployment is the biggest issue that immigration faces in Canada; while we aren’t all that racist, even among the older generations, we tend to rapidly close ranks when it comes to supporting those that already live here,

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Injury-riddled Gaiters almost pull a fast one on Laval KYLE DONNELLY Alumnus Contributor

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rior to Feb. 11’s men’s basketball game in which the Gaiters knew exactly what was at stake—the final playoff spot in the RSEQ—coach Rod Gilpin recognized the effect of the loss of power forward David Bélanger.

The fourth year Sherbrooke-native was averaging 12.4 points/game this season prior to an injury on Jan. 26 in the game against the Concordia Stingers.

The Laval Rouge et or’s decision to resort to a big line-up coming out of halftime proved to exploit the Gaiters in all the right ways. On the strength of a 19-8 Laval run in the third quarter, the Gaiters were subjected to a deficit that proved insurmountable in a 7068 loss at Mitchell Gym. The most painstaking thing for the Gaiters was the fact that the team actually shot their way to a 38-32 halftime lead.

Nicolas Bégin and Joel Muamba were dominating forces for the Rouge et or, chalking up 18 and 19 points respectively. Their overwhelming size presented a tough match-up in the paint for the Gaiters, who were outscored in that facet 30-18. The loss was the Gaiters’ seventh straight and drops their home record to 1-6 on the season.

Leading into the upcoming final two games of the season, coach Gilpin is very much tuned into the standings despite his team holding at the bottom of the league.

“This loss puts us in a precarious situation,” he identified. “We played again with a bit of a depleted bench.

Really missing Dave Bélanger at times, as he has been the only reliable inside scorer we have had since Big Jonah [Bermillo] went out with his concussion in October. Regardless, I thought our guys played well, played

hard and played together.”

Coming out of the half, the Gaiters seemed to lose their penchant for scoring that they had achieved in the first half. Bishop’s combined to shoot just two baskets in the third quarter and shooting 12.5%, while missing layup after layup.

Increased minutes from Laval centre, FrantsonDemosthene, corresponded with relentless loss of ball control, and the Gaiters managed to register a basket several minutes into the quarter.

Demosthene picked up six rebounds in the quarter, five of which were on the defensive end and prevented the Gaiters from gaining improved looks at the basket.

A fourth quarter adjustment to a smaller line-up of five guards was just what Gilpin ordered. “What we lost from a rebounding perspective we made up with ball control and defensive pressure,” explains Gilpin.

A continuation from their third quarter prowess, Laval jumped out to a nine point lead in the fourth, but the Gaiters’ athleticism paid off as they mitigated the Laval attack and converted in transition for easy scores to gain a two-point lead with just over a minute to go.

After a Laval miss, a last minute scramble for the ball, the score knotted at 68, the ball deflected off Gaiter finger tips in the middle of the scrum back to Rouge et or.

Laval scored a winning layup with 15 seconds to go.

A disappointing loss for the Gaiters, but a proud moment to see an injured team fight for their team.

The Gaiters final two games put them on the road to Montreal for a game against UQAM on Feb 25 after they close out the home slate on Feb. 22 against the Concordia Stingers. All these games are must-wins as the Gaiters now sit three games back of Laval.

While a quick look at the standings has BU in a tough spot against the three top teams in the conference,

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First-year guard Joany Castor-Thadal registered 36 minutes of playing time Saturday night, taking some pressure off the depleted Gaiters’ bench.

Gilpin sees the positives for his young team. “This season has seemed to have its challenges every week, but despite the results it has only pulled our team closer together.”

Cheerleaders tumble their way to gold KRISTINA DUFORD Contributor

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he Bishop’s cheerleading team won their regional competition as a level six team in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC. From 6:30 a.m. practices multiple times a week, to fundraisers, to listening to the routine song over and over, this club team has pushed itself above and beyond.

The competition was composed of all levels of teams from elementary schools to university teams, as well as civil teams in the region of Estrie. On the Bishop’s cheerleading team no student is recruited, all members are welcome.

This means that most members of the team have no cheer or gymnastic background. A first year team member said, “I’ve never cheered in my life, but what we have accomplished is amazing.” For the senior team members to bring a team of inexperienced beginners to a regional level competition and win, is a marvel.

To set the mood of what it feels like to be at a cheer competition, picture thousands of cheerleaders and their coaches cheering for cheerleaders. Lots of bows, plenty of sparkles, and bright white shoes all over the place.

Bishop’s cheerleading team captain, Rachel Plamon-

don said, “Stepping on the mat for competition is a really intense feeling. You’re going through all the motions that you’ve practiced over and over without being aware there is a huge crowed watching you. You

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“​You feel like you’re in your own bubble with your team and t​ hat ​ you’re pouring your heart out on the mat only for them.​“

feel like you’re in your own bubble with your team and that you’re pouring your heart out on the mat only for them.”

Team member Merrin Vickers, who had never been to or participated in a cheerleading competition before, said, “It felt like do or die. I knew that I had to try my very best to hit every single stint perfectly for many reasons: points, safety and to be proud. Being in the air is one of the most amazing feelings I have ever experienced. Regardless of how many times I fall, I want to get back into the air for that one split second. I would fall 100 times to be able to fly just that one moment in competition.”

Everyone from the team to the judges was happy with the Bishop’s cheerleading team’s performance.

They found their highest scores in jumps, tumbling, and dance.

The team is continuing to improve using all the training time they can get¬––from half time shows at the Gaiters men’s and women’s basketball games, to using the Sherbrooke Shergym gymnastics club to practice with spring floors.

The team competes for the second time on March 25.

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Gaiters ‘play smart, defensively’ in OCAA victory JONATHAN FRYDMAN Contributor

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n Feb. 7, the Bishop’s men’s hockey team won their first Ontario Colleges Athletic Association title since 2013. The team secured the 2-1 win in a comeback victory.

Late in the third period and down 1-0, Jackson Goudie managed to find the net with 1:57 left; 32 seconds later Ryan Lee, the tournament’s MVP, scored to secure the win for Bishop’s.

This incredible feat was achieved with a short bench against the host team, La Cité collégiale Ottawa.

MVP Lee is also the manager of the team, which entails the scheduling of practices and games and running financials for the team, as there is no coach.

Lee described the atmosphere of the game as “intense”, and that despite being down 1-0 with little time left, he had told the team to keep doing what they were doing: “play smart, defensively and play our game. We will be victorious!”

Afterwards, the locker room was filled with yelling and excitement. Hard work and dedication does, in the end, pay off.

Even with all the joy and excitement, Lee already has his eyes set on next year and finishing the rest the season strong. It is this dedication that got them this win in the first place. However, Lee also wished to thank “Kevin Gagnon for getting the team started about 7 years ago, and for the support of the students that come out to our games. The team really appreciates it.”

Tough loss proves big win for breast cancer awareness LAURA UNDERHILL Contributor

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aturday, Feb. 11, the Bishop’s women’s basketball team set out to accomplish two things: secure a playoff spot and raise awareness for breast cancer. Donning pink uniforms to support the latter, the Gaiters played a well-fought game against the very strong Laval Rouge et or—but unfortunately their desire to win was not reflected in the score.

The game started slowly for both teams, as they struggled to find their ground with only eight points for Laval and five for Bishop’s in the first quarter. The second quarter showed little better on the scoreboard at only 17-13 for Laval.

The game, however, did not stay tight for long as Laval player Jane Gagné managed to contribute 20 points in the

second half alone,helping tobring her team to 38-28 in the third and to a final score of 63-39.

Bishop’s Gaiter Edith Noblecilla was instrumental in keeping the Gaiters’ heads above water by contributing 15 points and playing the entire 40 minutes.

Although this greatly reduces the Gaiters’ chances of scoring a playoff spot this season, due to the outcome of other games in the league, it does not deter their hopes. Their chances may be small, but with the grit and determination the Gaiters have shown in the past, it is certainly possible to clinch a spot.

The Gaiters should also be very proud of their contribution of almost $3300 to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation “le Ruban Rose” with the women’s soccer team.

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A LOOK AT THE NBA DURING THE ALL-STAR BREAK JORDAN HIER Alumnus Contributor

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t the unofficial mid-way point of the 2016-2017 NBA season, there is not much to be surprised about. The preseason favourites, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, currently lead their respective conferences.

Not many will argue that the aforementioned teams will square off for the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the third consecutive year. Should they meet in the NBA finals come June, history will be made, as the two teams have never met in the finals in three consecutive seasons.

Despite the fact that not much has changed at the top of the NBA standings, there has been a changing of the guard at the top of some divisions, at least for the time being. Let’s start off in the Eastern Conference.

At the beginning of January, the Toronto Raptors did not look like they would have much trouble wrapping their claws around their fourth consecutive Atlantic Division title. However, in the past few weeks the Raptors have been trending downwards, while the Boston Celtics seem to be clicking on all cylinders, as they will head into the All-Star break with at least a four game lead on the Raptors.

The Central Division appears to be a foregone conclusion, as the Cavaliers will have, at the very minimum, a ten game lead on the Indiana Pacers at the break as they look to clinch their third consecutive divisional crown.

The Southeast Division appears to be a two horse race going down the stretch between the current division leaders, the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks. The Wizards, sitting a few games ahead of the Hawks, have to be one of the major surprises this season as they ended last season fourth in the division, seven games out of first in the Southeast and missed the playoffs.

As we head to the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors have a twelve game lead on the Los Angeles Clippers in the Pacific Division heading into All-Star Weekend. They look to runaway with the division for the third successive season.

In the Northwest Division, there seems to be only two teams vying for the division crown, as the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder lead the division. The Jazz have a three game lead on the Thunder heading into the All-Star break.

The Jazz are one of the darlings of the NBA this season, as they missed the playoffs last season and finished with a losing record. Meanwhile, the Thunder are holding their own despite losing NBA superstar Kevin Durant.

A team that is playing way below expectations are the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland, a conference semi-finalist from a season ago, is currently 23-33 and is on the outside looking in at the playoff picture.

The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets are leading the way in the Southwest Division as the Spurs hold a four-game lead going into the All-Star break. The Rockets will have a much tougher time this season winning the division, as the Spurs won the division by 26 games a season ago.

After breaking down the current regular season standings, it is time to look ahead to the playoffs. I believe the higher seeds will hold their own for the first couple of rounds. While in the Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland will beat Washington in six games. The Western Conference finals will have Golden State beating San Antonio also in six games.

I believe history will be made in the NBA Finals, as two teams will meet for the third consecutive year in the finals.

Golden State gets revenge on Cleveland from a season ago and wins in five games.

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