The Campus November 13, 2013

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Whitehorse in review, p. 13

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Up in the sky

Bishop’s’ observatory open to public

By Asha-Maria Bost News Writer

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ere’s something you may not know: Bishop’s University has its own astronomy observatory! This observatory is open to all members of the public, and is run by Dr. Lorne Nelson, the Departmental Chairperson of the Physics Department here at Bishop’s.

The observatory is located on the roof of the Nicolls building on campus.

The astronomy observatory was created 7 years ago, and has been visited by around 5 000 people since then. Most universities have observatories, but the Bishop’s observatory is unique, because even though it is located in the middle of campus, it has greatly diminished light pollution compared to other universities like McGill. This allows us to get great, detailed views of the night sky.

The observatory is an intellectual hub for Lennoxville and the surrounding Eastern Townships, and is an “asset to the university”.

When Dr. Nelson came to the university in 1988, this observatory became one of his long term projects. Dr. Nelson is an astrophysicist whose current research is in “creating computer simulations of the birth, life and death of stars.”

To Dr. Nelson, astrophysics is especially exciting, because you are “living inside the experiment and can’t control

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“The Universe is yours to discover on the roof of Nicolls building.”

it.” Astrophysicists deal with our understanding of the universe, a pretty daunting area of expertise.

The purpose of the observatory is educate students about the solar system and beyond. The observatory really is an astronomy hub for the region as according to Dr. Nelson, “groups come in from primary and secondary schools, CEGEPS, Scouts and other community groups” to take part in the activities offered by the observatory. All groups are given a presentation by experiential learning students and senior students called “A Brief Tour of the Universe” which gives some basic facts about stars, our sun and distant galaxies. Then the students can try looking for themselves through the telescope or look at the sky with portable telescopes outside on the observatory deck. Portable telescopes allow you to see the brighter objects, like the moon and really bright stars, while the main telescope allows you to see distant gal-

axies in fine detail.

Soon students at the university will be using the telescope to look for extrasolar planets (planets that are not part of our solar system).

Two years ago the observatory was able to buy the current 18-inch indoor telescope, thanks largely from donations by the outgoing Chancellor Scott Griffin. The telescope is outfitted with “remote control functionality” meaning that a person could view the data from the telescope at home. The observatory also is outfitted with video conferencing software, so the images taken by the camera of the telescope can be shown on monitors in the control room, allowing for better viewing during the winter, and can be broadcast to remote users.

The observatory is hosting open night evenings every Monday this November. There are two sessions each evening, from 7-8 pm or 8-9 pm.

Email observ@ubishops.ca to reserve a place.

Sevigny re-elected mayor of Sherbrooke

By Adam Young Copy Editor

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chilled response from both Mother Nature and the Quebec population came together in municipal voting day in the province on Sunday, Nov. 3.

In Sherbrooke, incumbent mayor Bernard Sevigny kept his post with a comfortable 73% of the vote. As expected, the frontrunner was able to keep his post, however his party, Renouveau sherbrookois failed to reach a majority of city, coming one seat away with nine councilors.

The result is a stark increase to both Sevigny and the party from the last election, where Sevigny narrowly won the race with just over 100 votes and three councilors.

Coming in second place was engineer Denis Pellerin, followed by Roy Patterson who just recently moved to the city. Trailing behind him was Hubert Richard of Comme une eau Terre, a semi-humourist party who ran candidates across the bor-

oughs as well.

Sevigny’s platform involves downsizing the size of the boroughs in Sherbrooke, which currently has 23 councilors. However, this would not include Lennoxville, which has special bilingual status. More contentious however is the fate of the borough of Brompton, which currently has two councilors and is projected to see many of the changes. Failing to gain a majority of council seats however, Sevigny admitted it would be “challenge” when interviewed by the CBC after the election.

In Lennoxville, incumbent borough councillor David Price kept his seat with 1336 votes in his riding, a wide majority against second-place candidate Nicolas Balasi, with 266 votes.

Despite the ongoing investigation into corruption at the municipal level in Montreal by way of the Charbonneau Commission, Montrealers did not come out in droves to elect a new mayor. Roughly 43% of the city voted this year, up modestly from 39% in 2009. This with no incumbent candidate since the resignation

of two interim mayors within the last year, both of which were named in testimony at the Commission for corruption or conflict-of-interest accusations.

Former federal Liberal politician Denis Coderre was elected mayor with 32% of the vote. In roughly a tie for second place with 26% of the vote each were veteran municipal candidate Richard Bergeron, and newcomer Melanie Joly, a successful young lawyer.

Shortly after the election, Bergeron announced he would be leaving politics in the next few years, as soon as his party’s new councilors had settled into their posts. Bergeron started municipal political party Projet Montreal roughly a decade ago, losing in his third mayoral bid this year, but with 20 councilors, approximately twice as many as before.

Coderre’s team took the majority with 27, Joly’s fledgling Vrai Changement at 4.

In Quebec City, popular incumbent Regis Lebeaume was projected winner within ten minutes of polls reporting results, at 74% of the popular vote.

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Is it the beginning of the end for Blackberry?

Fairfax Financial pulls out of buyout deal, offers loan instead

By Brian MacIver News Editor

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n late September, Blackberry shareholders rejoiced after Fairfax Financial announced a bid to buy the Canadian company for $4.7 billion dollars.

Last week, however, Fairfax Financial pulled its bid, opting instead for a one billion dollar loan to aid in the long-term restructuring of Blackberry.

“To load this company with too much debt was not appropriate,” said Fairfax President and CEO Prem Watsa in an interview with the Associated Press.

This retraction can be attributed to many factors, but it is most probably due to the quarterly results that the company posted after releasing its new product, the Blackberry Z10 smartphone. Instead of the resurgence the company was expecting its new smartphone to give them, the company booked a second-quarter loss of US$965 million. The company is already slated to lose another US$400 million in May 2014 in association with the cost of laying off 4 500 employees, reworking its smartphone lineup, and changes to company operations.

According to Mike Genovese, an analyst at MKM Partners, the fact that Fairfax pulled out

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Maybe Blackberry should have invested a bit less in their light show and a bit more into a smartphone that is actually functional…

of the deal is a sign of how the Canadian company is doing. “It shows that their intellectual property is not worth much, it shows that their subscriber and cash flows are unpredictable, so it’s not a good company for private equity to buy.”

The new plan will see Fairfax Financial assemble a group to loan the money to Blackberry in the form of convertible debt

– a type of security that will pay a yearly interest of six percent or converted into Blackberry shares valued at $10 each.

Instead of changing hands, the loan will give Blackberry a chance to restructure and turn itself around. The changes have already begun, as John Chen, a veteran of the technology sector, will take over as Chairman and CEO of Blackberry. Addi-

tionally, Watsa will sit on the company’s governing board.

After the withdrawal, Blackberry shares dropped over a dollar in the stock markets, sending the stocks to their lowest level since the start of the company’s financial turmoil.

“They already admitted a year and a half ago they couldn’t go it alone; now they have to go it alone. There’s no

good news in this story at this point. It adds an additional layer of challenge to a company that didn’t need it,” said Carmi Levy, an independent tech analyst.

Now all that’s left to see if Blackberry will be able to survive another year and turn itself around or if it will die-out like so many other tech companies.

New report disputes grim job prospects for youth JANE LYTVYNENKO CUP Ottawa bureau chief

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TTAWA (CUP) — The notion of today’s youth being the “lost generation” is being challenged by a new report from TD Economics. Published Oct. 22, the study focused on the skill mismatch and labour shortages in the market over the last 10 years. It found the picture is not as grim as it has been painted.

“The notion of a severe labour market skills mismatch has topped the headlines,” reads the report. “With data in hand, we debunk the notion that Canada is facing an imminent skills crisis. At the same time, there is some evidence of mismatch across certain occupations and provinces, but the sparse, nontime series data prevent us from saying whether the situation today is worse than in years past.

The report looked at three key areas:

the Canadian labour market over the past 10 years, whether there’s a skills mismatch and what should be done about it. It honed in on areas where there are commonly perceived skills shortages or surpluses, including the trades and arts degrees.

“Some have been labelling the current youth generation as the lost generation,” said Sonya Gulati, senior economist at the TD Bank Group who co-authored the report. “For us, while we determined the unemployment rate is higher, part of the reason for that is where we are in the economic cycle.”

According to StatsCan, in 2012 the youth unemployment rate was 14.5 per cent compared to 6 per cent for workers aged 25 and up. However, the rate is historically low for those aged 15 to 24 not only in Canada but across the globe.

“Occupations widely thought to be

in shortage have recorded considerably lower unemployment rates than their counterparts in the surplus camp,” reads the TD Economics report. “Still, vacancy rates outside of some pockets (e.g., trades) are not significantly higher than the national average. They also have not accelerated over the past few years.”

Gulati explained one of such examples is graduates with arts degrees.

“What we found in terms of the arts degrees is typically people graduated with a lower labour market outcome in terms of salary and it usually takes them a longer time to get a position, but overtime that difference between specific fields begins to narrow,” she said.

The TD Economics report gives a number of recommendations for governments, employers and potential employees. It says job training is not hap-

pening at the same rate as it used to be.

While the Conservative government’s newly introduced Canada Jobs Grant is a step in the right according to Gulati, more can be done to improve Canada’s job market. “[Employers can] provide incentive to a worker for taking on the job training,” she says. “For instance you may get a tax break if you seek training above and beyond what you already have. You can give employers incentives to make sure the skills workers have are aligned with what the needs of the general labor market are.”

Students need to look for prospects before they enter a field of study to make sure they can get employment after graduation. Despite prospects not being as bleak as predicted, both Canada and its citizens should take steps to safeguard their employment.

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The Canadian Clinton

Rob Ford admits to smoking crack after months of denial

By Nicole Gauvreau News Writer

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n 2005, while still a city councillor, Rob Ford took a hard-line stance on crack cocaine. He advocated pursuing drug dealers and said the best treatment is rehab. Then on Nov. 6, Ford admitted to smoking crack, possibly while drunk.

Ford says the incident was likely a year ago, right in the middle of his current term as mayor.

However, the public admission is just another piece in a long-standing scandal. Rumours of Ford indulging in crack began in the media six months ago, all of which were denied.

When asked why he lied to the public, Ford told reporters, “I wasn’t lying – you didn’t ask me the correct question.”

Use of crack cocaine is just another folly in a career laced with DUIs, marijuana use, groping claims and a prominent conflict of interest case.

Ford’s admission of crack cocaine use followed heavy pressure from the public after the Toronto police stated they have a video in which Ford appears smoking crack. However, no charges have been made against Ford, and the video has yet

to be released.

The media has expressed a desire for the release of the video, which Ford echoes, as he doesn’t recall the video and is curious to see his behaviour.

“I made a commitment to Toronto voters... and I will continue to deliver on that commitment.”

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Since admitting to crack use, Ford has featured in anther video: this one bought by the Toronto Star for $5 000. In it, Ford is seen in an obscenity-laced tirade, one which the mayor admits he was clearly inebriated in.

Many are now calling for Ford’s resignation, including city councillors Denzil Minnan-Wong and Jaye Robinson, as well as city police chief Bill Blair. Ford refuses, saying, “I was elected to do a job.... I made a commitment to Toronto voters...and I will continue to deliver on that commitment.”

Those in Ottawa, such as NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, have said Ford needs to seek

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“Mmmmm… Crack.”

help.

Parents cite Ford as a negative role model for children. Other Torontonians, such as BU first-year Gray Zaidlin, see Ford as more of “an embarrassment than anything else.”

Despite the accusations against him, Ford maintains a strong support base, up to 44% of Toronto residents, known as Ford Nation.

Second-year student Samantha Burns disagrees. “I hate Ford. He only came

to power because he bribed the public with cheaper taxes. He has done nothing which has benefitted the city, and has a disgraceful public image,” says the student.

In response to the uproar, Ford has said he “will be forever sorry” and that admitting to drug use was the hardest thing he has ever done, but he now “[feels] like a thousand pounds have been lifted off [his] shoulders.”

Cat’s out of the bag

Pussy Riot member goes missing in Russian prison transfer

By Nicole Gauvreau News Writer

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n February 2012 five women held a performance in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

Three—Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina, and Ekaterina Samutsevitch— were tried and sentenced to two years in labour camps.

Now, with only a few months left of her sentence, Tolokonnikova, 23, has vanished during a prison transfer.

Tolokonnikova last made contact with those outside the prison system on Oct. 18. The last time her family was told of her whereabouts was Oct. 21.

Tolokonnikova’s husband Pyotr Verzilov, was told his wife was being moved to a new penal colony after staging a hunger strike in protest of her Mordovian harsh labour conditions and reported death threats from administrators.

At first her transfer was con-

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Nadezhda Tolokonnikova went missing during a prison transfer in Russia. Many believe her to be in a Russian Gulag in Siberia.

sidered a sign of a successful protest, though now there is growing concern where the activist singer is.

Russian regulations say family members are to be in-

formed of a prisoner’s location within ten days of their arrival at a new location, though for Tolokonnikova’s family, it has been three weeks since any information was released.

Some speculate the government is trying to silence Tolokonnikova. Her father, Andrei Tolokonnikova, wonders if she is even alive.

Others, including husband

Verzilov,, believes she has been moved to a remote location in Siberia as punishment for her protests. This is supported by reports of sighting on a train in Chelyabinsk, in the Ural Mountains, nearly 2,000 km from Moscow. The most likely location is Penal Colony 50 near Nizhny Ingash, 4,500 km east of Moscow.

Russia’s ombudsman has stated Tolokonnikova is safe and in good health after her hunger strike, though a doctor is accompanying her during the transfer. He also said it sometimes takes weeks for prison transfers to occur, with the convict’s family generally not informed of location during the transfer process.

Fellow band member Samutsevitch was released in October 2012. Alekhina had initally filed an application for early release, but has since withdrawn. Alekhina and Tolkonnikova are currently scheduled for release in March 2014.

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“There were two cheques”

Senate scandal continues and gets more… scandalous

By Brian MacIver News Editor

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n Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Canadian Senate suspended three members after further revelations were revealed in the spending scandal.

Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin, and Patrick Brazeau, all former Conservative senators appointed by PM Stephen Harper, were suspended for two years without pay. This suspension will be effective until the 2015 federal election.

The Senate spending investigation began nearly one year ago when an internal Senate committee appointed three of its senators to investigate Brazeau’s housing allowance.

The investigation into Brazeau’s spending prompted an investigation into all senators’ spending, leading to more accusations of fraudulent and improper expenses against Duffy

and Wallin, and former Liberal senator Mac Harb, who retired earlier this year.

The housing allowance is a rule that stipulates that members of the Senate are given funds if they live further than 100 kilometers away from the Senate. Certain senators have allegedly been filing for that allowance by citing secondary residences that are outside that boundary as primary residences, when the senator’s have also kept an apartment or house in the National Capital Region. Other allegations of inappropriate spending have also been revealed.

These suspensions came during a bombshell week of claims

by Duffy, who stated in a Senate hearing, proclaiming “[one] cheque from Nigel Wright? No, ladies and gentlemen, there were two cheques, at least two cheques.”

The first cheque in question was for the negotiated settle-

ment for spending and allowances for Duffy, spending and allowances that were reportedly fraudulent. The second cheque was to pay for the legal fees incurred during the negotiations for the fraudulent spending claims. Yes, that is right, the Canadian government reimbursed the lawyer fees for a fraudulent spending claim by Senator Duffy, an action that the government defends, saying that all parties pay for the legal fees of their representatives.

However, these cheques came directly from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), meaning that members of Harper’s staff, including former chief of staff Nigel Wright, knew about the deals. Duffy also claims that in addition to knowing and personally paying the $90 000 claim for living costs, Wright and the Conservative Party did this in an act to “make a polit-

ical situation embarrassing to his base, go away.”

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Mike Duffy: Making overly dramatic statements in the Senate since 2008.

All of these scandals have created a debate across Canada about the purpose of the Canadian Senate. Indeed, whereas the U.S. Senate is elected and has power to stop and propose amendments to any legislation that it receives, the members of the Canadian Senate are appointed by the Prime Minister, often comprised of former party candidates or staff members, as

well as well-known Canadians from across the country.

Of course, the Senate also investigates important and sometimes controversial issues affecting Canadians.

But with its most recent investigation being on how members of Senate are swindling the government and Canadians, the debate regarding its usefulness today doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Gun Violence Continues in the U.S.

By Dylan Gagnon News Writer

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everal isolated incidents of gun violence have occurred in the United States over the last couple of weeks.

On Oct. 21, a boy attending middle school in Sparks, Nev. used a semi-automatic handgun to wound two students and kill a teacher before using the gun on himself. The teacher, Michael Landsberry, protected his students from the shooter and is being hailed as a hero. Details of the incident, including the identity of the shooter and his motivation, have yet to have been released.

Unrelated to the incident in Nevada was a shooting that occurred on Friday, Nov. 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Paul Anthony Ciancia, 23, is suspected of shooting several people inside Terminal 3, killing one security worker.

Ciancia allegedly walked into the Terminal before open firing and walking through the screening area, before being confronted by police. Ciancia is currently in custody, and his case and motivation is being investigated by the FBI. Last Monday night Richard Shoop, 20, opened fire at the Westfield Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus, N.J. Rather than targeting people, Shoop apparently aimed his shots in random directions,

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Police mobilized quickly at LAX and were able to subdue the shooter, Paul Ciancia.

firing at the ceiling, escalators, elevators and a store front. Later Shoop’s body was found in an isolated part of the mall.

“We know that his intent was either suicide or to do something that would cause police to shoot him, which we call ‘suicide by cop,’” Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli told CNN’s New Day. Shoop was known to have a past history of drug use in his life, and left behind

a note saying that “the end was coming,” Molinelli said. “That could mean going to jail, getting arrested, or it could mean suicide.”

Gun control has a long history of being a very sensitive and highly politicized topic in the U.S. Over the last year there have been a number of devastating shootings in different areas, including one in a movie theatre in Colorado, one at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, and one at

a mall in Oregon.

The most recent mass-shooting occurred almost a year ago, when nearly twenty children were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newtown, Conn.

The Connecticut shooting prompted the Obama Administration to push for further gun legislation, something that was met with limited success given a deadlock in Congress over the issue.

After months of negotiations resulted in a stalemate during the summer, Obama took to using executive power for action.

In August, the importation of military grade weapons, including machine guns, short-barrelled shot guns and other high calibre rifles was severely limited. Background checks were also required for the possession of such weapons.

However, critics have pointed out that the President’s actions will only have limited effect, with the real issues - namely hand guns and the background checks required to obtain them - being unaddressed. Nevertheless, Vice President Joe Biden vowed to continue the fight in Congress. “If Congress won’t act, we’ll fight for a new Congress,” he said.

“It’s that simple. But we’re going to get this done.”

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Red or white, does it really matter?

The controversy surrounding the push for white poppies

By Maghen Eisan Editor-in-Chief

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he controversy surrounding the white poppy is nothing new. Originally having been introduced in the U.K in 1926, it has continued to spark debate among serving armed forces, veterans, and those who have been affected by war. The white poppy is to be worn as a symbol of peace, an alternative to, or complement to, the classic red Remembrance Day poppy.

At the heart of the poppy argument, many people believe that the red poppy promotes and supports the idea of war, whereas the white poppy movement is an anti-war pledge to peace.

I’m not sure about all of you, but I have never viewed Remembrance Day as a day dedicated to glorifying war. Rather, I have always thought of it as a day to reflect and pray for those

who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, something that Canadians are still being forced to endure at this present time.

Red poppies came into popularity after WWI when veterans started wearing them as a sign of respect for their fallen comrades. Canadian, LieutenantColonel John McCrae wrote the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” after burying one of his good friends who had died in battle. We wear red poppies as a form of respect, and because poppies are red. It was the poppy flower that grew in those bloody battlefields.

If sunflowers or daisies had grown in the battlefields we would probably be wearing artificial sunflowers each November. The colour red was never meant to be a political statement; it was just merely the colour of the native poppies growing in the area.

The poppy not only represents those who’ve fallen in

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The debate over “peaceful” white poppies continue.

WWI and WWII, but serves as a symbol that commemorates all Canadian soldiers who have served or fallen in any war, such as, The Gulf War, Haiti, and the Middle East, just to name a

few. Notably, This past Remembrance Day was dedicated to the Korean War (1950-53), that claimed the lives of 516 Canadian soldiers, wounding an-

other 1,500.

I agree with peace but I do not agree with the white poppy. I understand what it represents, but the red poppy represents so much more. It is a symbol of not only our military but of our Canadian identity.

Another important thing to remember is that all funds raised from the poppy campaign goes to struggling veterans and their families. The money helps pay bills, groceries, and medical expenses.

Beginning November 1, I proudly wear my red poppy over my heart. I think that as Canadians we should support our military and honor the fallen soldiers who fought for our freedom. A poppy is worn out of respect for those who fought, a memento that helps preserve their memories. The poppy is far from a symbol of war propaganda. Support your troops and wear a poppy.

Anti-rape clothing?

Not the solution to sexual assault

By Asha-Maria Bost Opinion Writer

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ecently, a company called AR Wear created a line of anti-rape clothing that cannot be pulled off, torn or cut.

The product has a combination lock that latches the garment in place on the woman’s body. AR Wear “wants to offer some peace of mind (to women) in situations that cause feelings of apprehension, such as going out on a blind date, taking an evening run, “clubbing”, traveling in unfamiliar countries, and any other activity that might make one anxious about the possibility of an assault.”

This garment makes me extremely sad and disgusted. I shouldn’t feel the need to wear such a garment in order to send a “clear message to a would-be assailant that I am NOT consenting,” as suggested

by Ruth and Yuval, the creators of the garment. I should be able to walk around at night, wearing whatever I please while still feeling safe. My voice, my silence and my state of incomprehension or inebriation should be reason enough to know that I am not consenting.

I know that this is not a reality in Canada at the present time, but this garment is not a solution. Anne Theriault summed this up succinctly: “this clothing does not make women less vulnerable to the threat of rape. This garment could be taken off at gunpoint, or a woman could be sexually assaulted in another way other than “penetration.” It just seeks to make a profit off of a deep and very legitimate fear that almost every woman has.”

If I decide to buy this garment, would I have to wear it every day, every hour to fend off potential attackers? You never know when you might be attacked. Sexual assault doesn’t only happen when you are drunk or walking alone at night.

Sexual assault often doesn’t happen out of the blue. You are more likely to be assaulted by someone you know.

Conversely, if I don’t wear it, does it mean that I could have prevented sexual assault? NO. In this way, this garment could simply be seen as yet another way to blame the survivors of sexual assault.

This garment perpetuates the fear that all men are “rapists-in-waiting” and that all women must stand on guard to prevent sexual assault. All men are not

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AR Wear presumes that they are launching a more effective way of combatting sexual assault: antirape gear.

rapists in waiting, and women should not have to wait, baseball bat in hand, to prevent sexual assault. Furthermore, this garment doesn’t address another pertinent issue: men are also sexually assaulted. It’s a fact that we often neglect and is especially hurtful for male and trans* victims of sexual assaults, both of which may not necessarily fit the standard gender stereotypes behind sexual assault.

Sexual assault can be prevented when diverse members of the community come together to have deep discussions about the nuances surrounding sexual assault and consent. Sexual assault is

not a woman’s issue, it’s a human issue.

With education, we can begin to erase double standards and prevent sexual assault cases.

This garment preys on fear, hoping to help women feel secure in unfamiliar situations. The bottom line is, if you think wearing a garment or taking precautionary measures will make you feel less afraid, then wear the garment. You are entitled to your own opinion and you know what will make you feel the safest.

I just wish that this garment wasn’t the only measure available that claims to prevent sexual assault.

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BU debates

Q: Was it right for the Senate to suspend, without pay, Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau? for

against

Justice is served

By Will O’Connell Contributor

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f your boss catches you stealing from the company, you get fired.

There’s no trial, no slap on the wrist, no “don’t-do-it-next-time”.

Not even a two week debate and a shockingly close vote by your colleagues. You’re gone.

Why should the Senate be any different? Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau were caught stealing, and they should pay the price. If anything, their sanctions should be worse than just losing their jobs.

There are very few things I would consider worse than stealing taxpayer’s money while in public office. These three were put in a position of trust, and they betrayed us all. They lied, cheated and stole, and when they got caught, they cried victim.

The audacity these three had, to act as though they were being treated unfairly, is downright appalling. They broke the rules, and the rules must have consequences. I agree that they should all have their day in court, but that decision regards their potential jail time, not their seat on the Senate.

Duffy’s attempts to shift blame

It’s not justice, it’s politics

from himself to the Prime Minister may have succeeded in harming Harper’s reputation, but it failed to justify his $90 000 in illegitimate expenses. All three senators can complain about unclear rules, but it’s their job to understand them. If they truly were unaware of their wrong doing, they should be expelled anyway on the grounds of neglecting their duties.

While the senators complain about this lack of clarity, the rules seem pretty clear to me. You either live in Ottawa and you don’t get to claim expenses or you don’t live in Ottawa and you do. And it’s pretty clear that Duffy and Brazeau lived in Ottawa.

As for Wallin, you don’t need to be a genius to know that tickets to the Juno Awards and Grey Cup gala dinners aren’t legitimate Senate expenses. That money is for work, missy, not your personal travel agency.

On the day of her ousting, Wallin said it was “an extremely sad day for democracy”, but I disagree.

Justice has been served and democracy restored. While the PMO’s involvement in this scandal remains daunting, at least I’ll rest easy knowing three corrupt scumbags got what they deserved.

By Catherine Paquette Opinion Writer

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anada’s Senate: our “sober second thought.” If only this nickname was true. It is no secret that the current Conservativecontrolled Senate does not act as an independent body but as an extension of the government itself.

Scandalous? Yes. New problem?

No. The current scandal facing the Senate though is unprecedented in nature. Arguably, the three senators at the center of the scandal, Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy, have demonstrated judgments in their expenses that do not meet the ethical standards of someone in their privileged position. Nonetheless, their lack of judgment has to extend beyond them to include the person who gave them their privileged position, the Prime Minister.

As Rick Mercer stated so well “it should be statistically impossible to appoint so many train wrecks”.

And what a train wreck this scandal has been for the Prime Minister and his office. First, the Prime Minister’s office denied any wrongdoing. The office then tried to cover-up not one, but two cheques that Harper’s chief of staff Nigel Wright wrote to reimburse Mike Duffy’s expenses. When political containment seemed no longer an option, the three senators involved were expelled from

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the Conservative caucus.

Despite all the efforts, this scandal has not disappeared, it has only grown. The government, therefore, has resorted to one last tool it had: suspension of these three senators with motions coming from its own Conservative senators.

This is an unprecedented move from our Senate. Let us remember that no criminal charges have yet to be made. As Liberal Senator James Cowan stated “we need to say ‘is now the right time…or should we wait after the police investigations are complete?’” He further stated his worry of this process being completed entirely within the Conservative caucus, with no regard for due process.

The Conservatives in our Senate acted like a prosecutor, judge and jury, for issues that have yet to be proven illegal. This does not demonstrate a caucus looking for a fair due process, but one that is acting on political motives. What stops them in the future, or any majority in power, from once again suspending others on politically motivated grounds?

Yes these senators have demonstrated incredibly bad decisionmaking and taken advantage of Canadians. But should they have been suspended? I argue no. These suspensions were not about justice, they were about politics.

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What a fancy shade of glow you have!

KD nicks the dyes for something more natural

By Kyrinne Lockhart Contributor

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ife as a student can be demanding. There are midterms to study for, group projects to coordinate, papers to write, and extra-curricular engagements.

Sometimes it feels like there is more work than time.

Luckily, feeding ourselves is one thing we do not have to worry about; the aisles of the grocery store are lined with boxes and cans of food that can be prepared in minutes.

We have all heard that we need to step away from processed foods, but how bad are they really? Take for example the familiar blue box of Kraft Dinner’s Mac & Cheese.

KD is a staple in the student pantry. It is cheap and simple to make; boil noodles, mix in magical orange cheese powder with milk and margarine and voila: in less time than it takes to walk across campus you have macaroni and cheese, just like how mom made it. We have all, at one point or another, wondered what makes the cheese so enticingly neon, turned the box around to the ingredient list and read Yellow No. 5 (also known as tartrazine) and Yellow No. 6. That does not sound so bad; at least you can pronounce the ingredients. Maybe not.

When a product contains tartrazine as colourant it has to be indicated, in bold. This grabbed my attention couple of years ago. What is tartrazine? Why do I need to be warned about it? I looked it up to discover that it is a petroleum derived food additive used to achieve the orange and yellow colours. Yes, petroleum: the same stuff we pump out of the ground to make gas. If that was not enough to make me stop eating it, the possible health risks associated with it sure was. It has been reported to accentuate: ADHD, eczema, asthma, anxiety, depression and migraines. It may also be carcinogenic.

Needless to say I have been avoiding the food additive ever since.

Kraft Dinner has recently announced that it will be dimming the neon orange in some its products by removing Yellow dyes Nos. 5 and 6, replacing them with natural colour from paprika and turmeric. I am excited to hear that Kraft is being proactive in removing the dyes from its products, especially in the products specifically marketed towards children.

Surprisingly, there has been public outrage over the change. To sum up the points of the outraged: everyone already knows that Kraft Dinner is not the paradigm of good nutritional choices, so why try and make our junk food healthy? Save the neon orange!

These concerns are ridiculous; in the United Kingdom,

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Kraft Dinner is a very popular meal, especially for students, but like many other processed foods, it contains toxic ingredients.

KD is made without the harmful dyes, and the finished product is visually and palatably identical. Removing the dyes is not going to radically change KD, the processed dyes whose sole purpose in the meal is to create an unnatural colour, are certainly not the only reasons why Kraft Dinner is junk.

Rob Ford’s public relations saga A crisis communications manager’s nightmare

By Lois Boateng Opinion Editor

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he secret’s out; Rob Ford has admitted to smoking crack cocaine during “one of [his] drunken stupors” (note the “s” in stupors). This admission silenced the throng of reporters who surrounded him. It was a shocking confession not because we didn’t questioned his smoking, but rather his repeated denials and stubbornness lead us to believe that he would never bluntly say “Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine.”

Shortly thereafter, Ford made a semi-tearful apology to the city, colleagues and family, but failed to do the one honourable thing left for him to do: resign or take a leave of absence. Instead, he vowed to continue “to do a job [he was] elected to do, for the sake of taxpayers.”

To make matters worse, a video of an “extremely inebriated” and curse-laden Rob Ford surfaced, adding to his already poor public image. Calls for the mayor to resign or to take a leave of absence

are mounting. A “former” ally, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, has put forth a motion seeking that Mayor Ford steps aside. If that should fail, whether it does not pass or Ford refuses, MinnanWong urges the province to intervene to remove Ford, a kettle of fish no province wants to deal with.

Moreover, Councillor John Filion and Councillor Paul Ainslie’s motion hopes to strip Ford of his power to hire and fire the members of his executive committee, should Ford stay.

Thus, with scandal after scandal, crisis after crisis, I wonder where Ford’s crisis communications team is. He seems to employ his brother, Councillor Doug Ford, as his official spokesman.

Doug Ford, though somewhat more poised than his brother, certainly made a fool of himself when he went on the offensive against the Toronto’s Chief of Police, to then find out that his brother has indeed done what he is accused of. Poor public relation skills seem to run in the family.

According to Rania Walker, a public relations agent, Rob should have “(1) addressed the issue dir-

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On Nov. 7, 2013, Mayor Rob Ford addresses the media outside his office.

ectly, (2) present and commit to an action plan to get help or seek answers, (3) reaffirm his dedication to the people of Toronto, and (4) leave [because] a well-timed exit is a great showstopper.” Ford doesn’t seem to heed any of this advice.

It is evident that Ford is oblivious to public perception and how intimately linked it is to the qual-

ity of his political life. Instead of cultivating a professional image, his persona is characterized as being a lying, bull-headed man responsible for his own demise. He is so primitive in his antics that I only have sympathy for those who have to work with him.

With such characteristics, Rob Ford is any crisis communications’ team’s nightmare. With no

apparent ability to listen to others or listen to reason, Rob Ford would be a very difficult client to manage in this public relations crisis. Indeed, in the wise words of journalism instructor, Chad Gibbs, “you cannot stage-manage a grizzly bear.” I would not bother to try.

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The dark side of marine parks The tale of Tilikum

By Asha-Maria Bost Opinion Writer

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rowing up, I loved going to SeaWorld and Marineland to watch killer whales leap out of the water in testament to their strength and agility. Now I’ve come to understand just how oppressive the whole “whale in captivity” idea is. The health, safety and well-being of these animals is taken away to support a $2 billion dollar “family entertainment” industry.

Whales are social animals, smart, cunning and emotional, similar to humans.

Imagine how you would feel, being taken from your mother at a young age, shipped to a park in the middle of Canada, nowhere near the ocean. You were used to swimming every day searching for food, and now you are stuck in a pen, coming out only to perform tricks for thousands of screaming fans.

The documentary Blackfish is an eye opening look into the underground world of marine parks. It closely follows the story of Tilikum, a killer whale who was implicated in the deaths of three people.

Tilikum’s history is fraught with pro-

longed abuse. Before SeaWorld, Tilikum was at a marine park called Sealand of the Pacific. When Tilikum couldn’t learn the tricks, all the killer whales in the tank were given less food. Consequently, the two female whales raked their teeth down Tilikum’s back, drawing blood.

Tilikum was put into a module at night that wasn’t big enough for him to turn around. This abuse probably affected him for many years. Later, Tilikum pulled a Sealand trainer Keltie Byrne into the water, which was reported as an “accidental drowning” by the local media.

The purpose of this information is not to vilify Tilikum, but to demonstrate just how dangerous having these large animals cooped up in tiny pools may be for the safety of animals and their trainers.

Killer whales live up to the average human lifespan in the wild, while they only live up to 30 years in captivity. These killer whales were taken from their families and pods at a young age, and put into pools with a random assembly of whales, completely ignoring the fact that each killer whale community, according to the documentary, “has a completely different set of behaviours, and each has a complete repertoire of vocalizations with no overlap”. This is similar to put-

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The documentary Blackfish provides a detailed look into the treatment of killer whales, highlighting the abuse story of Tilikum.

ting five people who speak wildly different languages and locking them together in a room.

This understandably can lead to conflict. Tilikum may be a good and reliable whale most of the time, but like all of us he slips up, and when he slips up the consequences can be dire. The only way you can prevent tragic accidents like what happened to Dawn Brancheau is to not have these beautiful animals in captivity. Tilikum’s sperm has been used to sire many whales, making him an im-

portant member of SeaWorld’s industry.

I think it would have been better for Tilikum and SeaWorld if he hadn’t been placed in a park in the first place.

From my experience, being in the wild and searching for animals, especially whales, is enthralling and magical.

Blackfish is not the be-all and end-all in terms of information about killer whales in captivity. I urge you to find your own information about this topic to make your own opinion. As for me, I feel terrible that I ever supported this industry.

The Lululemon backlash

By Danielle White Contributor

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ululemon is arguably one of the most popular companies amongst women (and men, too!).

Lulu originally made their mark on yoga and general fitness scenes with their Groove pants. The Groove pants quickly became a staple for a few main reasons; they’re the most COMFORTABLE pants, they’re black, they go with basically anything, and they’re durable, considering they’re made for yogis and all around fitness.

Although Lulu has become a cult-like product with very (very) loyal buyers; the company has sustained negative attention in the last year.

Earlier this year Lulu’s Groove pants came under fire when buyers realized when they bent over, the pants become sheer. As a result, the company was forced to pull the item

from their shelves, showroom and website. This issue essentially came to be a problem with quality control by their manufacturer. Consequently, the company offered a full reimbursement to buyers who bought the defective product.

More recently, Lululemon has come back into the spotlight when founder Chip Wilson made comments about women’s thighs and the yoga pants.

In addressing the sheerness and pilling of the seams of his product, he stated that: “quite frankly some women’s bodies just actually don’t work for it…It’s really about the rubbing through the thighs, how much pressure is there.”

Simply put, Wilson is blaming the issue with Lulu pants on the women wearing them.

What a ridiculous statement. If you’re paying $100 or more for a pair of yoga pants, you should be able to do whatever you

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The Groove pant retail for about $100, yet has some serious quality issues such as sheerness and pilling of the seams, which Lululemon co-founder Chip Wilson blames on women’s bodies.

want in them and as often as you want. As for the sheerness of the product, he may have a point that some women buy pants

too small thus causing sheerness, but again he’s blaming the customer and it is seriously hurting the company’s reputation.

It really is a shame such a popular company has released a statement hurting their loyal customers. However, the big-

ger issue here is that Wilson is blaming women’s bodies for the issue, and God knows, the last thing women need is another reason to have self-esteem issues. The fact of the matter is, real women wear Lululemon, and the majority of women have thighs that rub together when they walk or work out. Although it would be ideal for every women to have that little gap between their thighs, it just isn’t reality, and for anyone to advocate for real body types, it should be a fitness company such as Lululemon.

Wilson has been working to reverse his statement by posting a video apology on Twitter, but unfortunately it seems as though the statement has caused many women, especially plus-size buyers, to turn up their nose to the company.

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lest we forget

The party was held on March 7th, in a billet not too far behind the lines. It was a notable occasion, and expressions of surprise and gladness were heard on all sides. The party itself was done in good “Old Lodge” style, details of which you can imagine.

Mirabile dictu—we had lobster ! Such a treat—Father Scott certainly did us proud ! Now for those present. Canon Almond looked in for a few minutes, though he couldn’t stop. He gave us the very gratifying information that of the twenty Church of England chaplains at the front, seven are from Bishop’s. Not bad, eh ? Bill Sherring was there, facetious as ever, and Channel Hepburn, who looked remarkably well, and was in great form, and Don Cameron, Cocks, Lobban, “Doc.” Robertson, Wilkinson and Corpl. Miller of Drummondville were all there. The latter, even though he isn’t a Bishop’s man, is at any rate related to Frankie.

We exchanged all the news, and talked of Bishop’s. We heard that “Jock” had distinguished himself by capturing a Bosch.

Meekren and Ireland were somewhere in the neighbourhood, but we could not get in touch with them for the occasion. Jack Brown also failed to turn up. I saw him the other day, though, and he is O.K. We sang Auld Lang Syne, and gave a very hearty “Duo Potamo” and made nice little speeches about Canon Scott before breaking up and departing, through the snow, to our respective “dugouts,” barns, etc.

The town we are in has been under shell fire, and is still exposed to the same danger. It is surprising how little one realizes what danger is over here. Already we are getting accustomed to the noise of the guns away in the distance, and since we have been here we have witnessed a few air fights. The first one we saw rather startled us, as there were several aeroplanes near each other—it seemed awful for them to be firing on one another so many feet up in the air. We could plainly see the flash of each successive gun shot . . . . . . . . We discovered the other day that the Bishop’s men are quite close to us—at least their camp is . . . . . . . . I met Canon Scott in the streets the other evening. He is as happy and cheerful as ever. He says that he sees the Bishop’s men quite often.

From George Roe, in Belgium with the 9th Canadian Field Ambulance, 1916

You will doubtless be surprised to hear that I am now within a few miles of the firing line. We were in England only some three weeks. Our journey over to France was uneventful, save for the many warships that we saw. We landed at the port where Mr. Craft I believe is stationed . . . . . . . . Our rations were issued to us every morning—an amount calculated to last the whole day, which consisted chiefly of a tin of “bully-beef ” and canned stew, biscuits (hard tack), and half a spoonful of jam. Tea was made at every meal, which helped the dryness and the hardness of the biscuits considerably . . . . . . . . After we had worked hard loading ambulance wagons, etc., we were put into freight cars and packed like sardines, with the result that we had to stay in a sitting posture the whole of the fourteen hours’ journey. The train took us to within an hour or so of the place for which we were destined to spend the night.

From the Reverend R. J. Shires, M.A., writing from France to Professor Call about a party given for Bishop’s men by Canon Scott, 1916

Private Lennox “Doc” Robertson was killed in action shortly after the following letter was sent to a fellow student at Bishop’s in the spring of 1916.

I have just returned from eight days leave in London, and got in this morning about three o’clock. I found eighteen letters awaiting my return, and you can bet your life I was glad to get them! I am up against the job of answering them, and its “some” job! I have not heard any College news for a long while. You seem to have improved a great deal in hockey and basket-ball this year. If you are going to enlist take a good look around and pick a good thing to join. The artillery is about the best thing, as they don’t have a quarter of the drudgery and discomfort and danger that the infantry have to face. I had a fine time in London and enjoyed every minute of it. They gave us plenty of money, too. I saw some funny shows. In London they are away ahead of anything I ever saw in Canada. I am back at our transport headquarters, where I have to wait till the “bunch” come out on Wednesday. They had some casualties, but were the luckiest in the division. None of our college boys got hit. We are in a bad place now, and some of us will be getting it soon.

Yours sincerely, “Doc” Robertson

From Private E. H. Baker, describing the voyage across to France, 1916

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Written to the Principal by Captain the Rev’d E. S. Davis, B.A. ’37, who served as a chaplain in the 3rd Canadian Field Regiment in the Central Mediterranean Forces

3rd Field Regiment, R.C.A., Canadian Army Overseas, Central Mediterranean Forces. December 30, 1943.

Dear Sir: This letter comes to you from a very muddy battlefield in Italy.

I thought you would like to hear something of the Bishop’s men who are serving with the first Canadian Division. The following are those whom I have met from time to time among the Royal Canadian Artillery Regiments. Don McQuat, ’37, Bill Campbell, ’39, and Tom Carter, ’35.

Tom Carter’s name will not soon be forgotten in this division. …

We are somewhat understrength in Padres in this Division, and some of us have to look after two regiments. It makes life busy, but most interesting.

I have a lorry fitted out as an office and also as sleeping quarters. In this way I can move freely spending one day or so with each battery. It is a sort of gypsy existence, but not too uncomfortable compared to the “tent life”.

On Christmas Day I celebrated Holy Communion at three different places, twice in the open where we had to stand in several inches of mud, and once in a stable.

(Stables in this country are preferable to most houses.) The battle never halted for an instant on Christmas Day and some of the gunners had to take extra duties, so that others might attend Christmas Services. We were shelled during one service and between this and the noise and blast of our own guns I had to hold the sacred vessels all the time to keep them from falling over. The altars were made by stacking empty ammunition boxes together. The communicants knelt on a row of empties which had been pushed down into the mud. It was a strange setting.

No praise is too great for the men of our Infantry regiments. They have just

broken a German defensive line which was believed (by them) to be impossible.

The gunners have also done a very good job. In a week of steady firing they sent over what may prove to have been the biggest artillery concentration in the history of warfare.

German prisoners taken during and after this shelling, were dazed. Some wandered about like zombies, their minds temporarily crushed by the terrific bombardment. One N. C.O. who had fought on the Russian front said this was the most colossal concentration he ever witnessed—surpassing anything he had seen, even on the Russian front. The toll of German lives was appalling. The cost of war is very, very great.

Somewhere I heard that Mrs. McGreer had been ill lately. Please convey to her my very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Give my love to Father Vial and all those I knew at Bishop’s.

We ask for your prayers at God’s Holy Altar—they mean a very great deal to us out here. The work is far from easy—so often I wish I had someone whose advice I might ask on difficult problems.

Thank you, Sir, for all the many things you have done for me. All of us here who attended Bishop’s remember it with pride, and whenever we meet, our conversation drifts back to the very happy days within its old halls.

Sincerely your friend, (Signed) Eldon Davis

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Who can? You can!

BU Singers present A Concert for Leucan

By Fannie Gaudette Contributor

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he Bishop’s University Singers concerts are coming up fast! Set aside the evening of Friday Nov. 22 or Saturday Nov. 23 to attend A Concert for Leucan.

Leucan is an association whose mission is to help cancer-stricken children and their families believe in a brighter future. In addition to its support of clinical research, Leucan provides specific and personalized services to its families, including referral services, emotional assistance and financial support. Needless to say, the Leucan-Estrie is a crucial organization in our area and we are proud to present these benefit concerts to help them in their fundraising.

75 singers will be accompanied by 18 professional and semi-professional musicians, including players from the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra, as well as some faculty members and a BU student.

After the great success of Carmina Burana with the Orchestre Symphonique de Sherbrooke last fall, the BU Singers are now presenting works that are lesser-

known, but equal in beauty and intensity. The concert opens with Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, op.28, as well as a selection of carols by John Rutter.

After intermission, you will hear Donald Patriquin’s Six Noël Anciens, followed by Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna. This last work, composed in 1997 for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, consists of 5 movements set to various Latin texts about light. It is absolutely stunning, and a great discovery for all of our singers.

The Friday night concert in Centennial will be followed by a party at the Gait with live music by the Tim Brink Band. Three students will participate in Leucan’s head-shaving challenge that will take place on that evening as well. Please join us in supporting them! The cover charge for this evening is $5, but free if you show your BU Singers concert ticket. All proceeds will go to Leucan.

The Saturday night benefit concert will be followed by a reception in the lobby of Centennial with Siboire craft beer, great wine and bouchées, the Sylvain Daigneault Jazz trio, and other surprises.

Tickets are available at the Centennial Theatre box office, $15 for students, $35 for adults.

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Help support families affected by cancer by attending A Concert for Leucan on November 22nd and 23rd.

BU Jazz Jams are a must-attend

By Tabitha Brasso-Ernst Contributor

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f one decided to take a leisurely campus stroll on a typical Thursday evening, they may hear a rousing chorus of guitar riffs, scat solos, and cheering applause coming from Bandeen Hall. What could this all possibly mean? Well, it’s the Thursday night Jazz Jam, and everyone’s invited!

Located in the lobby of Bandeen, this weekly event presents an incredible opportunity for students to witness what amazing talent the BU music department has to offer. Led by Bishop’s faculty member -and Juno winnerAndrew MacDonald and Kevin Sullivan, this special night would not be complete without their musical expertise helping to keep the set list flowing.

The Jazz Jam offers students a safe, welcoming place to showcase their jazzy talents, while they can scope out other brilliant performances by their fellow musician peers.

Notable weekly student performers include bassists Lloyd White and Sam Crooks, pianist

Jason Drew, guitarist Jon MacAulay, and saxophonists Janine Douglas and Michael Chuang.

The level of professionalism and skill these musicians possess is most impressive, a trait that should guarantee them future success.

Students are not the only ones performing, however. Bishop’s faculty members Jon Gearey, Stephen Sheeran, and Eleanor Gang all shine brightly each tune, and inspire the students to go up and show the audience what they can do. Gang and MacDonald’s cover of “Georgia on My Mind” stands as a particular highlight of this week’s past Jazz Jam, with Gang’s powerful presence and MacDonald’s intricate playing.

One number which is always a crowd favourite is the famed and celebrated jazz standard “Autumn Leaves”. When performing this song, there is a sense of togetherness between the musicians, and one can gather that they all enjoy performing together. The jazz improvisation featured is also an exciting aspect of the night, with the audience clearly responding to these interludes.

The Thursday night Jazz Jam is something that everyone should

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Andrew MacDonald (left) and Kevin Sullivan (right) headline (and rock out) the popular Jazz Jam Thursdays in the Bandeen lobby.

come out and support, as an abundance of hard work and training goes into its performance. The

evening runs from 8-10 p.m.in the lobby of Bandeen Hall, with no cover fee. Alcoholic and non-

alcoholic refreshments are also offered for purchase.

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A labour of love

Folk duet Whitehorse charms at Centennial

By Chelsea Conway & Adam Young

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amilton, ON natives Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland are the duo behind the Canadian folk rock band Whitehorse. The husband-and-wife singer-songwriter pair paid visit to the Centennial Stage on Nov. 8 as part of their Quebec tour.

Following the creation of Whitehorse in 2011 after successful solo careers, Doucet and McClelland released the band’s album the same year. The pair’s sophomore album, The Fate of the World Depends on This Kiss, released in 2012, was shortlisted for this year’s Polaris Music Prize, one of the most prestigious music awards in the country.

Whitehorse is a band to be seen as much as heard. The show was like watching two cooks maneuver a wiredup, musical kitchen: live sampled ‘ingredients’ would be carefully mixed and layered before the pair threw on their guitars as if they were aprons to start the show.

Songs like “Wisconsin” and “No Glamour In the Hammer” stood out here – and when it came to percussion, there was the odd pot thrown in or two.

Also a competitive runner, Doucet revealed that “Emerald Isle” was inspired

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Canadian folk rockers Whitehorse performed at Centennial Theatre on Nov. 8.

by his first marathon in England; however, the lyrics gained new meaning for the singer after having participated in the Boston Marathon earlier this year.

The emotional performance was followed by an equally touching rendition of the French Canadian song “Un Canadien errant.” Québécois poet Antoine Gérin-Lajoie originally wrote the song in 1842 after the Lower Canadian Rebellion, and Whitehorse’s cover, also featured alongside the closing credits of the

2008 Canadian film One Week, is melancholic but in all the right ways.

McClelland was charming in a flowing burgundy dress and cowboy boots, and made use of the practical footwear. Both were playful and charismatic, swapping from electric to acoustic to classical guitars, keeping the atmosphere professional and fun. At one point throughout the evening, an audience member’s compliment of “Nice boots!” caused McClelland to turn. “My what?” came the

singer’s wily response, prompting bouts of laughter.

An assortment of trunks holding guitars and percussion instruments served as a backdrop for Whitehorse’s performance. Doucet and McClelland switched their guitars and instruments out from mélange both between and during songs, often recording a rhythm via the sampler that would only build with their lyrics and guitar accompaniments.

Much of the magic came through in the lighting. Each of the songs’ lighting schemes did an exceptional job in resonating powerfully with the lyrics and tone of the music. Quick transitions from blue to red at moments and interchanging spotlights represented the colorful, organized medley of layered sounds perfectly.

Both Doucet’s and McClelland’s candid efforts to speak the province’s official language were well received. As the audience rose to a standing ovation, the pair returned for an encore of their opening song, “Devil’s Got a Gun,” sung this time en français. Having returned to the stage exactly as they entered, singing cheek-to-cheek at the same microphone, their voices created a meaning and intimacy that reminded listeners of the value of a good duet.

Blood Wedding

‘Death, vicious death,/Leave a green branch for love!’

By Anabelle Parenteau Contributor

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he third and fourth-year drama students at Bishop’s University have taken on Federico Garcia Lorca’s Blood Wedding, translated by Michael Dewell and Carmen Zapata. Led by Guest Director Ruth Madoc-Jones, the second half of the Production 1 class explores passionate love in a mystical world deeply rooted in the animalistic.

Madoc-Jones is an award-winning director of theatre, dance and new opera. Her own credits include The Post Mistress (OKW/Public Energy), The Trolley Car (Solo Collective), STRIA (Chartierdanse/Public Energy), The Gladstone Variations -Requiem for a Hotel (Convergence Theatre) and Dreary and Izzy (Native Earth Performing Arts). A graduate from the National Theatre School of Canada, Madoc-Jones was also a recipient of the K.M. Hunter Award and the John Hirsch Director’s Award..

Madoc-Jones’ experience and vision for the show, coupled with the dedication of the students promises to shape Blood Wedding into an unforgettable piece that explores themes of choice, deception, fate, love, nature, and the cycle of life.

Blood Wedding, written by Lorca in 1932, was inspired by a real-life newspaper story dealing with a passionate and fatal family feud. Lorca’s characters are trapped in the semblance of a bull ring as two men from either rival family fight over the love of a young woman. Music, movement and poetry drives this story

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Blood Wedding opens November 13th, featuring Julien Amar as Death (foreground), Dakota Wellman as Leonardo, and Erin Noble as the Bride (background).

to emotional heights as the stakes become higher for all involved.

In a recent interview, guest director Madoc-Jones offered her insight on the life of the famous writer, born in 1898. “Lorca’s work was influenced by the Surrealist and Expressionist movements and marked the birth of modern Spanish theatre.”

“His work transformed him into a passionate advocate of the theatre of social action. His work challenged the accepted role of women in society and explored taboo issues of homoeroticism and class,” explains Madoc-Jones.

“Lorca wrote, ‘The theatre is a school of weeping and of laughter, a free forum, where men can question norms that are outmoded or mistaken and explain with living example the eternal norms of the human heart.’”

Blood Wedding provokes a deep connection with the work that inspires the audience to reevaluate the conditions of the human heart as they become sincerely attached to the characters.

The play opens runs from Nov.13-17 at Bishop’s Turner Studio.

Tickets are $12 regular, $10 for students.

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Ja’mie King: Private School Girl (and television icon)

By Riley O’Dea Contributor

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a’mie King: Private School Girl is Chris Lilley’s latest comedic television foray. This new show focuses around the character of Ja’mie (formerly Jamie, but she changed it in year 7) King, a wealthy, philanthropic, popular, spoiled, and narcissistic teenage girl.

In case you slept through 2007 and missed the phenomenon that was Summer Heights High, the premise of the joke is that Ja’mie King, while by all mannerisms and appearances is a young, attractive adolescent schoolgirl, is the gender-bending antics of 40-year-old Australian comedian Chris Lilley.

In Summer Heights High, Ja’mie was an exchange student at the local public high school, on leave for a term from her illustrious and very expensive private

school, Hilford Girls’ Grammar School. Ja’mie takes her term in good spirits, even finding a group of girls she forms close friendships with — which surprises her because, as she puts it, “I thought that all public school girls would be like skanky bogans and totally dumb and stuff.”

Now in Private School Girl, Ja’mie is back at Hilford as Head Girl of her senior year. With three episodes already aired in what promises to be legendary, Ja’mie has found herself idolized in innumerable GIFs and screencaps, her sassy retorts and relatable epithets already adopted by legions of bloggers and social networkers.

Just as Summer Heights High went viral on early versions of Facebook and YouTube due to Jonah’s -another much-talked about character) unbelievable delinquency, Private School Girl is poised to become the new voice of the selfie generation. Ja’mie

has reached a status beyond the joke of her representation, and her confidence and self-obsession only inspires her fans.

Ja’mie has even been featured in a sexy photoshoot with Zoo magazine, turning her school uniform into a sexy signature style.

When she stares lovingly into the camera and appeals, “I didn’t ask to be born hot,” her fans can relate. When her pre-pubescent boyfriend is flirting with other girls, Ja’mie cries, “look at me!

I’m f**cking hot!” and sets a positive example for women with unappreciative partners.

A true icon and star on the rise, Ja’mie: Private School Girl is not only uproarious, it’s uplifting and well-worth watching. With episode four on the horizon, it is nearly impossible to imagine what sort of antics Ja’mie will get up to in the remainder of her final year. Be sure to catch up before the unavoidable viral videos of Ja’mie’s sassiest one-liners start to show up all over Reddit.

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The most “quiche” of them all, the one and only Ja’mie King.

Radcliffe keeps the edge

Kill Your Darlings brings light to the early life of the Beats

By Kai Rudell Ar ts Writer

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y the end of the 1950s, America was entranced by a group of writers, artists, and thinkers from New York: the members of the Beat Generation.

Based on a true story, Kill Your Darlings follows poet Allen Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) in 1944 as a freshman at Columbia University. There he meets Lucien Carr (Dane Dehaan), a charismatic fellow student. Ginsberg gets swept away by Carr’s rebellious personality, and duly falls in love with him. Through Carr, Ginsberg meets future Beat figureheads William S Burroughs (Ben Foster) and Jack Kerouac (Jack Huston). However, things become complicated when they are entangled in the murder of David Kammerer (Michael C. Hall) Radcliffe has been an important part of the conversation revolving this film. Since finishing Harry Potter, the 24-year-old actor has been working hard to establish himself as more than “The

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Daniel Radcliffe portrays beat poet Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings.

Boy Who Lived”. Fortunately, he is well cast as Ginsberg, and his American accent is spot-on. Radcliffe shows his acting abilities in the film, and the name Harry Potter only crossed my mind once.

Radcliffe’s co-star DeHaan is equally talented. He brings to life the internal turmoil of Carr in a

time when homosexuality was considered wrong. Radcliffe and DeHaan play off each other very well, adding depth to Ginsberg and Carr’s relationship.

The rest of the Beats are also very well cast. Ben Foster is especially enjoyable with his portrayal of William Burroughs and brings

a stilted, yet humorous energy to the film. The weakest actors here are Ginsberg’s parents, portrayed

by Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Cross. Leigh overplays the mental illness of Ginsberg’s mother and Cross seems out of place, due to his comedic roots.

The script is well written but is

often uneven in its pacing. Ginsberg and Carr’s establishing of their “New Vision” seems rushed in order to reach the story of Kammerer’s murder, which itself also feels too brief. Ironically, the best moments in the film are the quieter ones where the poetics are put aside in favour of subtle, emotional acting.

The film is John Krokidas’ first feature, which is noticeable.

Highlighting a theme of circular rebirth, Krokidas reuses bits of scenes in partially reversed flashbacks. This effectm and others like it, are used throughout and appear unnecessary. Krokidas and his team, however, do accomplish the job of bringing the 1940s to life with the film’s settings and design.

Kill Your Darlings brings light to the reality of the Beats’ beginnings and features a fairly strong script and very well cast actors.

Krokidas’ directing is by no means bad, but is merely a fine first effort. If you’re interested in the Beat Generation or in seeing Radcliffe in a new light, give this film a try.

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BU style watch

Sarah Lubala By alissa ralph Ar ts Editor

Why do you “dress up”?

Because it’s a form of self-expression. I like that every outfit says something about me, about what I like and how I see the world.

What are your favourite aspects of fashion/ style?

I like that fashion is about creativity. You’re the artist. In dressing up, you make yourself your own work of art.

Where do you buy your clothes? What are your favourite clothing stores/online shops?

I’m lucky enough to get to travel a lot so my clothes are from all over the world.

I’m a fan of Jane Sews (a South African online store that specializes in artisan clothing), ModCloth and Cotton On. What is your must-wear autumn/winter trend?

Sweaters! I love loose-fitting sweaters which is why I get mine from the men’s section in stores.

They’re bulkier than female sweaters and I prefer the prints on male sweaters.

What’s the most unique/special clothing item in your wardrobe?

A pale peach Peter Pan collar dress from Zara that I bought about a year ago. I’m obsessed with Peter Pan collars. They’re vintage and feminine without being overly girly.

How do you like to accessorize?

I like classic, feminine pieces. I have several pairs of white pearl earrings because they go with almost any outfit. I also like floral details on jewelry, but it can’t be ostentatious. I prefer clean, simple pieces. My current favorite ring is a small gold band with a tiny flower at its center.

Oh, and I should mention my glasses. They’re an unintentional accessory. I’m practically blind so they serve a functional purpose, but I think they’re a part of my style.

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Sarah’s dress was purchased in Hong Kong at a local vintage shop.

horoscopes

By Amaliya Louis Campus Astrologer

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) Money, money, money. Be wise with your spending, Scorpio, or you may lose out on some important opportunities. Your words have extra impact this month. You can express your affections poetically or persuasively, and you can thank Venus for that. Special fortune: Patience will be your friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from your hectic life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now. Special fortune: Don’t compare your ‘behindthe-scenes’ with everyone’s highlight reel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) This is a time for feeling comfortable in your own skin. Others admire the very qualities that you exude natur-

ally. You are reconnecting with family, and these are highly social times for you. Be careful, this may also cause you to neglect important responsibilities. Special fortune: Buy yourself some flowers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) Fulfillment during this cycle comes from doing your professional best.

You shine as a responsible and capable person. Money matters look quite strong. Although it’s stressful, work should be your focus at the moment. Special fortune: Try new food.

PISCES (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20) Avoid misunderstandings, and focus on communicating your ideas and feelings. If you are successful, this could be good for friendships and work-related opportunities, since lately the two have been intertwined.

Special fortune: Do something out of your comfort zone.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) Take a hard look at spending and debt this month, dear Aries, as you may be accountable for recent neglect or extravagance. In matters of the heart, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one, or someone might awaken a new perspective. Special fortune: Avoid making any rash decisions during an eclipse.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21) There is a stronger ability and motivation to go after what you want, and your eye is on the long term.

Your tastes revolve around all things exotic, supplying you with new creative juices. It’s an exciting time for the Taurus sign. Special fortune: A personal revelation may occur.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21) November blues are in full bloom, but this too shall pass. This process is necessary for you to sort out what works for you. Seek to perfect your skills and focus on things you are good at. Special fortune: Find comfort in pets.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23) During this cycle, you take pride in your work and in your health rou-

tines more than any other time of the year. Jupiter transiting through your sign has awakened you to new ways of thinking and living. Keep an opened mind. special fortune: Your ego is attached to your pride.

LEO (July 24 – Aug. 23) Circumstances are such that you may be considering a big move or other change that affects your life. Try not to feel pressured into making big decisions. Present delays may one day be considered blessings in disguise.

Special fortune: Find the people who will guide you home.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 – Sept. 23) You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of insecurity based on your inner experiences. This is a time when you seek belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front. Special fortune: You don’t always need to be grounded.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting business and movement. This is great, but stay mindful of your health. Special fortune: Pleasure yourself through earthy, tactile, and comforting endeavors.

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Gaiters’ football season comes to an end After a record-setting year, the Gaiters run out of steam

By Jared Perlmutter Spor ts Editor

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layoff football graced Coulter Field on Nov. 2 as the #6 ranked Bishop’s Gaiters and the #7 ranked Montreal Carabins battled for a spot in the RSEQ final. This game marked the Gaiters hosting a playoff game for the first time since 1993, and naturally, expectations were high.

After battling it out for a full four quarters, the Gaiters just could not stop the Montreal offence, eventually falling to the Carabins 51-8. Though a disappointing finish for the Gaiters, the score of the game does not take away from the success that the team had this year.

In addition to the great season put forth by the team, the Gaiters saw two players set CIS and RSEQ records this year.

Quarterback Jordan Heather, who played out the last of his

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Coach Kevin Mackey and quarterback Jordan Heather are both nominated for CIS awards.

eligibility this season, set the CIS record for passing, throwing a total of 3132 yards. Heather beat the record just a week after Western University’s Will Finch set a new standard as well.

The other record setter for

the Gaiters was Heather’s top target; receiver Alexander Fox. Fox totaled 23 touchdowns, setting the new standard for receivers in the RSEQ. Fox has been a threat all year long, connecting with Heather countless times throughout the season.

Heather and Fox were joined by receiver Geoff Coventry on the RSEQ All-Star team. Despite often playing second fiddle to Fox, Coventry had a fantastic campaign, in what was his final season wearing the purple and silver jersey. With the offence being the star of the Gaiters squad this year, it was no surprise to see so many BU players recognized for their efforts.

Also recognized for his efforts was Head Coach Kevin Mackey.

Mackey, in just his second year as head coach received the RSEQ Coach of the Year. Mackey joins former Gaiters coaches Leroy Blugh, Ian Breck, and Bruce Coulter as a recipient of the award.

Mackey took the Gaiters from a 0-8 season to a 6-2 campaign this year. Leading the revitalization, he saw the team jump from RSEQ doormat, to a team routinely ranked in the CIS Top 10. After winning the RSEQ award, Mackey, a native of nearby Ascot Corner, is up

for the national coach of the year award. If he were to win, he would become the third BU coach to receive the title, after Breck and Coulter.

Heather also has a shot at a national award. To the surprise of no one, he took home the Jeff Russell Memorial Trophy as RSEQ player of the year. Breaking records en route to a career year, Heather is now up for the Hec Creighton trophy: the CIS Heisman equivalent. After setting and breaking records, Heather has a great shot to be the first Bishop’s Gaiter to claim the award.

Despite a disappointing end to the season, Gaiters fans and players alike can walk away from the season happy. Coming off a year in which the team did not compete, Mackey and his staff rallied the troops, leading them to one of the best seasons in Gaiters history, in what many consider a job well done.

The Toast of the UFC

GSP prepares to defend title once more

By Vincent Menard Spor ts Writer

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n Saturday, Nov. 16, in Las Vegas, Georges St-Pierre (24-2) will defend his welterweight title belt against Johny Hendricks (15-1). This will mark St-Pierre’s ninth defense of the championship. On March 16, he defeated controversial fighter Nick Diaz while on the same card, Hendricks competed for Match of the Year candidate against Carlos Condit.

Another Georges, one with the last name Parros, has the nickname “the violent gentleman”. I think that this could also be used to describe St-Pierre. Still, some members of the media find it difficult to get behind the Quebecois due to the violent nature of his sport. While all of them agree that children should look up to St-Pierre’s work ethic and sportsmanship, some are asking if it is a good idea to glorify someone who fights in a cage for a living.

A recent sports radio show in Quebec even asked the question “Should we hide GSP from our kids?” I think that these guys are willingly going inside that cage to earn, sometimes, a great amount of money.

While I think that younger kids should not

be watching such a sport, teenagers should be properly explained the risks involved in choosing that career path.

In a world where we know more about brain injuries, and where certain sports even change their rules to prevent more damage, it seems counterintuitive to learn that UFC is one of the most popular and fastest growing competitions around the globe. I think that has a lot to do with UFC’s president and chief promoter Dana White.

While boxing has a lot of credibility issues, especially with controversial judge’s decisions and the lack of big names fighting each other, White seems to go out of his way to entertain paying customers.

He makes sure that the fights on the cards are those that the fans want to see. He also manages to reward fighters who delivered the fights of the night or the best knockouts.

Though he partakes in the UFC, St-Pierre should be considered one of Canada’s most dominant athletes. Since joining in 2004, St-Pierre has been a competitive fighter who often is given the top draw on the card. His success even propelled him to be crowned the the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Canadian Athlete of the Year, as named

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St-Pierre, a native of St. Isadore Quebec, is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

by Rogers Sportsnet. In a sporting culture often dominated by hockey, Canadians have been fortunate to see a star like GSP blossom.

I really hope that St-Pierre can win his next fight and keep his belt for a while.

While I admit I have a favorable bias to-

wards an athlete from Quebec who has a fleur de lys tattooed on him, I think that, despite the violent nature of his sport, StPierre is a gentleman whose attitude towards athletic competitions should be replicated more often.

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Men’s basketball picks up where they left off Team opens with ambitions for second year in finals

By Emilie Hamel Contributor

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o refresh your memory, last year the Gaiters Men’s Basketball finished the season with a 10-6 RSEQ record and finished second overall in Québec.

They played the Concordia Stingers in semifinal in front of their purple family in their home gym, and came out won by seven points. Last stop to access the Nationals was the league final against McGill’s Redmen. Starting off well, the Gaiters were holding on to a 14 points lead at the half time but slowly the Redmen started to chip some points away and came away with the win.

Despite this heartbreaking final, the Gaiters keep getting stronger, taller and smarter every year. The expectations for this year’s team are not shrinking in any way. With the addition of the 6’11 post player Majid Naji, versatile big man Dave Belanger and guard Kurt Caro, the team has a big bench.

Last Saturday, the Bishop’s men basketball team stepped on their home court for their first season game against UQAM. With bittersweet moments of last year’s season tucked in the back of their heads, the Gaiters came out very strong and relaxed, collecting many points off UQAM’s Citadins and going hard at the basket. From the three-point line, Naji swished two shots.

After the first quarter, the Gaiters were already taking control of the game. By the second quarter the men continued scoring, finishing with a 21 point lead.

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After a strong finish last year, the Gaiter’s look to prove that their success was no flash in the pan.

In the last few minutes, Belanger had a particularly long stretch, making every shot he attempted.

When winning a first half by that much, it is not always easy to maintain the lead. However, the Gaiters did not disappoint. They continued to play with confidence with a very good defense on the ball handler. With poise in offence against the Citadins’ defence, the team seemed to always find holes where an easy basket could be made. The Blue and

White desperately tried to destabilize the Gaiters’ offense with an uncommon defense, but that gave opportunities for point guard Jona Bermillo to have some fun at the three-point line. The final score was 81-55. Looking good so far.

Many players were involved in last Saturday’s win against the Citadins, which indicates good cohesion as well as talent on the team. Having two experienced point guards, Scott Ring and Bermillo, the Gaiters can count on a good offensive

organization and distribution of the ball.

They can also count on their size in the paint with Mike Andrews and Naji. Additionally, the composure of both fifthyear players Onnex Blackwood and Jeremy Leonard-Smith will guide the team, though Leonard-Smith was out for the game due to injury. Starting the season on a good note, the Gaiters will face the Concordia Stingers this Saturday, Nov. 16 in Montreal.

Positive takeaways from Lady Gaiters’ debut Despite a loss, the BU Women’s basketball has much to look forward to

By Emilie Hamel Contributor

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ast year’s season was one to forget for the Lady Gaiters.

With motivation to get better, the girls got back to training soon after the season ended, with Coach Perno continuing to solidify the roster by adding many new players. This year’s team is stacked with 16 players, 12 playing and 4 redshirts. In a few years, Coach Perno will have many experienced players that will compete with consistency and leadership, the main assets of a winning team. For now, the game that was played last Saturday represented a young

team in development.

The Lady Gaiters started their 2013-2014 season against the UQAM Citadins at home last Saturday, Nov. 9. Considering that the starting five consisted of four rookies, excitement and nervousness was present and could be felt from the stands.

Even though the team played a tough defense in the first half, it was not enough to contain the UQAM’s offense. The Lady Gaiters seemed to have difficulties getting the ball in the paint and finding any weaknesses in the UQAM defensive system.

One of the key advantages Bishop’s has over other teams in the RSEQ basketball league is the height of Argentinian

Mara Lis Marchizotti (6-4).

However, the team was not able collect those easy points inside through Marchizotti. By halftime Bishop’s was trailing behind 17-45.

Even with a deficit of 28 points after the half, the Lady Gaiters continued to push through and won both quarters.

Coming from the bench early on in the third quarter, Jenae Grayer reenergized the team with her aggressiveness on the court. Grayer collected 16 points in 16 minutes of playing time. Her input gave the team a wind of hope, but UQAM was able to force turnovers on their part and make some baskets off of them.

Bishop’s reduced the gap by 17 points but they were out of time to continue this positive stretch. In the end, the 36 turnovers were too much to overcome. The final score was 56-69.

The team had a horrible first half but came back from the locker room with a different attitude. Being down by almost 30 points, they had nothing to lose, which allowed them to play without the pressure that is associated with the first game of a season. Regardless, the girls didn’t appear with heads down following defeat.

Missing key player Catherine Rondeau to a concussion injury, the team had some shoes

to fill. Edith Noblecilla Var took that position by playing a solid game, getting the ball up the court and distributing the ball in the offence.

It is looking like Edith, the starting point guard of the team, is most likely going to be the pillar of the team. She played 38 minutes, scoring a total of 10 points, 6 assists and 9 rebounds. Keeping in mind the high numbers of turnovers made in this game, the Gaiters will need to protect the ball better if they hope to get their first win against the Concordia Stingers next week, considered a stronger team than UQAM.

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Struggling Dolphins flip into bullying scandal Locker room troubles plague already sputtering Fins

By Marcus Lam-Peters Spor ts Writer

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n the NFL it’s always tough for the new guy. Rookies must quickly acclimate to the pro lifestyle while trying to prove their value on a team with a 53-man active roster. Some players find it difficult to find their place. One of the “rights of passage” for NFL rookies is the controversial annual hazing that takes place on most teams. It is a social component of the locker room that has largely been accepted as a part of the bonding process.

But in the case of the Miami Dolphins, a situation has erupted that has placed a dark cloud over a young and struggling ball club.

At the end of October, Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin (a second year player) was reported to have left the team’s facility after having an emotional breakdown following an incident in the cafeteria. A few days later reports began surfacing that fellow lineman Richie Incognito was at the head of a movement of players who bullied Martin during his rookie season, continuing in his second year. The Dolphins quickly denied these reports, but Martin soon filed a formal grievance of player misconduct against Incognito. Since then Incognito has been suspended by his team for detrimental conduct and an NFL investigation is now underway.

Evidently Martin is in possession of some incriminating evidence against Incognito in the form of text and phone messages, most of which has yet to surface. However at least one message has, one which is racist, sexually harassing, and physically threatening towards Martin and his mother. The message is clearly inappropriate and is a strong

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Incognito (pictured) has a polk marked past; being kicked out of both University of Nebraska, and the University of Oregon.

indicator of the type of emotional stress that Martin may have been under. Even so, Incognito retains his innocence, saying in a recent interview, “I’m just trying to weather the storm right now. This will pass.” Under the circumstances it’s hard to see how he could feel he has a chance of coming out of this with his reputation intact.

Here comes a curve ball.

Many of Incognito’s current and former teammates have come to his defense. According to many sources close to the situation, up until November Martin and Incognito were best friends. The team’s starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill has gone on record saying, “The first guy to stand up for Jonathan when anything went down on the field, any kind

of tussle, Richie was the first guy there.”

Teammates seem to be baffled as to why Martin is causing such a stir.

Confusion now clouds Miami’s locker room. The message Martin received is clearly in bad taste. Still Incognito’s teammates have come out in support of this apparent racist bully. Recall the Riley Cooper video at a Kenny Chesney concert that surfaced in the preseason, the reaction around the league at seeing a white man yell the N-word in the direction of a security guard was strongly condemning. In this case black players are acting as character witnesses for a white man who allegedly did the same thing among others directly, to a black teammate. Still, Martin has made very serious allegations and regardless of the

outcome of this investigation, has jeopardized his entire career. It is unlikely that he would risk so much over something trivial.

At this point there are a lot more questions than answers; all the facts have yet to come out. Something went wrong though, and two player’s careers now hang in the balance. Apart from these two men this situation raises concerns about the culture of bullying within the NFL. Commissioner Roger Gooddell has fought for the entirety of his tenure to control the NFL’s image and this will surely become another issue of worry to him as this investigation begins to unfold.

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Protein Supplements: A must or a bust?

By Éric Joly Owner of STAXX Performance

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ast time we spoke about the importance of proper nutrition and protein intake while engaging in a training program. Protein is of the utmost importance if you want to build a solid fit and muscular body. When reading and looking through the pages of fitness magazines we find ourselves bombarded with protein supplements that seem to be each look

more powerful than the other. It seems like if we do not use one of those supplements, we will simply not succeed, but is this really the case?

Supplements are exactly what they are... a supplement. Providing that you consume a sufficient amount of protein coming from foods to sustain your training regimen, is it really necessary to consume more protein? More does not mean better, as the body can only absorb so much protein in one day.

One gram of protein per pound of lean body weight per day is considered a high amount. So by counting

the amount of protein you absorb per meal, you can determine whether or not you need an extra ‘’dose’’.

Protein supplements do not replace a solid meal.

However, they can become handy for someone with a very busy schedule and limited time to eat.

Protein supplements come in different flavours and percentage of purity that ranges from 65% and up. If you need to use a supplement, choose one that will provide you with enough protein per serving to accommodate your needs.

Eat well, and supplement wisely!

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The future looks bright for Canadian ballers

Teen phenom Andrew Wiggins leads a group of new Canadian prospects

By Jared Perlmutter Spor ts Editor

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t wasn’t too long ago that you could count the number of Canadian NBA players on one hand. Steve Nash, Samuel Dalembert, and Joel Anthony headlined a small group of Canadian ballers who graced the hardwood of the NBA. In international competition, Nash retired long ago, and after a spat with coach Leo Rautins, Dalembert did the same. This left Anthony, an undrafted defensive specialist for the Heat, as Canada’s de facto leader on the court. Well, good news Canada, because that’s all about to change.

Enter Andrew Wiggins. Now a freshman at the University of Kansas, the young Canadian is supposed to be the next big thing. The undisputed top recruit for his high school year, Wiggins has taken the NCAA by storm, without even playing a game.

Wiggins, a native of Thornhill, Ontario, who stands an imposing 6’8, is the son of Mitch Wiggins, a former NBAer. Andrew’s brother Nick currently plays basketball for the Wichita State Shockers, and made it to Final Four last year. It’s safe to say that basketball runs in the family.

Despite headlining this new generation of Canadian players, Wiggins will not be the first Canadian to go overall in the draft, though he is the consensus number one prospect. The honor instead belongs to Anthony Bennett.

Bennett, another Toronto-area native, turned a successful freshman campaign at UNLV into a first overall selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers in this past year’s draft. A surprise atop the board, Bennett was pegged by most pundits as top seven pick. He too joins another Canadian in Cleveland, third-year power forward Tristan Thompson.

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Wiggins (pictured) has been “the next Lebron James” since he was 16 years old.

Thompson, (the old highest picked Canadian, 4th overall) also hails from the hotbed of talent that is the Toronto area. Thompson played a single year at the University of Texas, along with fellow Canadian draftee Cory Joseph. Thompson, though still raw, possess a high motor and great athleticism. Joseph, who went 29th overall in 2011, recently played in the NBA Finals for the San Antonio Spurs, admirably backing up Tony Parker.

Despite the recent influx of talent to the pro ranks, Canada is not done yet. Tyler Ennis, a highly regarded freshman point guard, will take over running the show for the Syracuse Orange. While Ennis may play more than a single year, it is expected that he eventually makes his way to NBA.

Another highly regarded Canadian, 17-year-old Trey Lyles recently committed to the powerhouse program at the University of Kentucky. Kentucky, under Coach John Calipari has become a pipeline for high level NBA talent. Lyles is expected to join that list.

Though Nash is still kicking around in Los Angeles, it is safe to say the former MVP’s time as the face of Canada’s basketball is over. With a crop of talent seeking to establish itself at the pro level, and an arguably more promising group following, Canada looks well on its way to success. While Wiggins is a once a generation player, he will not have to lead the team alone.

Thompson, Bennett and Joseph can form a tantalizing core, that will hopefully see Canadian basketball return to respectability.

Hall of fame opens doors once again

By Jared Perlmutter Spor ts Editor

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very year, the Hockey Hall of Fame opens its door to another anointed group of hockey’s finest. This year’s class is no different, with a group of five (one woman, four men) set to be enshrined in hockey’s most sacred building.

This year’s inductees consists of former Red Wings, Blackhawks and Canadiens defenceman Chris Chelios, former New York Ranger, Red Wing and St. Louis Blue’s winger Brendan Shanahan, former Ducks and Devils defenseman Scott Niedermayer, long time Flyers coach Fred Shero, and Olympic women’s team member Geraldine Heaney.

This year’s class, specifically Shanahan, Chelios and Niedermayer, pay homage to a forgotten era in NHL hockey. The early 2000s was a critical time in the NHL. The league was finally moving forward from the high-flying goal-

scoring Gretzky era, and into what many hoped would be a more balanced game.

The game moved from the end-to-end action that defined the 80s and 90s into a more tough-nosed and gritty game in the late 90s to 2000s. While some players -as some pundits including Gretzky suspect -, simply could not make the adjustment, some did and excelled. Among those who excelled were Shannahan, Chelios and Niedermayer.

Chelios was an American born, nononsense bruiser along the blue line. His career spanned 26 years and only three teams. Chelios was as nasty as they came, which in part likely enabled him to play for as long as he did. He was a leader on and off the ice, gaining the respect of his teammates and coaches alike. A threetime Stanley Cup winner, Chelios’ spot in the Hall was never in question; rather how long he’d take to get there.

A longtime teammate of Chelios, and fellow inductee Shanahan changed the way that NHL hockey was played.

Shanahan redefined what the “power forward” position was. The highest scoring left winger of all time, “Shanny” was the kind of player who simply put his head down and went to the net. He was lucky enough to have 656 of those “good things” (goals) happen. Along with Chelios, Shanny also won three cup rings, and now works for the NHL, handing out suspensions for in-game activities.

Niedermayer, despite only playing for two teams across his career, has had a tremendous effect on both of those clubs. He served as captain for the 2007 cup-winning Ducks, and also helped win three additional cups with the New Jersey Devils, in 1995, 2000, and 2003.

Niedermayer’s importance goes beyond his quartet of cups however, as he was and remains one of the best leaders in hockey history. Niedermayer was a smooth skating, slick-passing defender, who contributed offensively. Despite being a little undersized, he always held his own in his end, and was as reliable a

player as there ever was.

Long-time coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, Shero was inducted this year into the builders category. The coach of the famed Broad Street Bullies, Shero led the Flyers to two Stanley Cup victories and numerous wins. The Bullies, led by Bobby Clarke amongst others, defined what it was like to play hockey during the 70s. They won games almost on sheer intimidation alone, and with Shero leading the way, were one of the most dominant teams in hockey history.

The last inductee, Heaney, is the only member of the class to be born in Europe. Born in Belfast, Heaney would end up playing internationally for Canada.

Heaney has an impressive seven IIHF World Championship gold medals to go along with an Olympic gold medal in 2002. One of the most decorated defense players in women’s hockey history, Heaney will go down amongst the best female players of all time.

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Photos courtesies Maghen Eisan (bottom right, middle left), Ryan Miller (top left and right, bottom left)

Campus team at the regional cup conference

little buddies in action