The Campus Newspaper October 30, 2013

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 69, No. 5

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October 30, 2013

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Jordan Heather breaks CIS single season passing record

Shawn Malley named new ombudsperson

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Great talk about horrible bosses

Dr. Robert Sutton delivers a speech about what makes a good boss

By Brian MacIver News Editor

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hat makes a good boss, and what makes him an asshole?

This is the question that Dr. Robert Sutton answered in front of a nearly packed Centennial Theatre last Wednesday, as part of Bishop’s Donald Lecture Series.

Sutton, a professor in the Engineering department at Stanford, is in fact an organizational psychologist, which focuses on the dynamics of the workplace, something he became interested in during his undergrad at UC Berkeley.

“Honestly, the only reason that I got into this field is because one of the first people who was nice to me was this doctoral student,” laughed Sutton in an interview with The Campus.

“But then I started doing research and liking it, and the parts of the research that I liked more was really getting into the organizations and seeing how they actually operate. It always amazes me how my image of how

an organization operates as a smooth, efficient, seamless thing is actually so much messier.”

“So my work is to understand the mess and try to make it a little less messy.”

Over the course of the talk, Sutton discussed the characteristics that make a good boss: assertiveness, wisdom, using stepping stones, turning talk into action, avoiding idiocy, and distinguishing stars from rotten apples. His wealth of stories also made for several interesting examples, both from his personal life and from high-profile business people and companies, including Apple, 3M, Facebook, and Google.

“Don’t believe everything adults, including people like me, say because most of the time it’s wrong.”

Before his lecture, Sutton spent the day at Bishop’s, speaking in various business classes, and even hosting a talk with certain members of Bishop’s management. And

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Are you an asshole?

what he took away from his day spent at Bishop’s is the students, saying that “the undergrads here are so much fun and so enthusiastic. You talk to them and ask them what they’re involved in and they name you four things, and you talk some more and they realize there is another thing.”

When asked what the best advice he could give to undergrads like us Bishop’s students, Dr. Sutton had two things to say.

“The first thing would be don’t believe everything adults, including people like me, say because most of the time it’s wrong. Mentoring is

over-rated. I’ve had a lot of mentors and they all gave me such bad advice. Peers give much better advice because they understand you better despite their lack of experience.”

“The second piece of advice is one that I got from a professor who I quote in The No Asshole Rule. When you look for a job, look at how the people act in the workplace, because workplaces are very powerful and if you don’t like how they behave, odds are you are going to become like them and they won’t become like you, even if you are a good person.”

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Dr. Shawn Malley appointed as Bishop’s ombudsperson

By Brian MacIver News Editor

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he slew of appointments at Bishop’s continues as Dr. Shawn Malley takes over as the school’s new ombudsperson.

But what exactly is an ombudsperson?

An ombudsperson is an official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints and tries to find fair solutions to problems. At Bishop’s, the ombudsperson is at the service of the students, faculty, and staff, helping them through issues and pointing them to the appropriate resources.

Dr. Malley, a professor from the English department and person in charge of the Creative Writing and Journalism minor, believes he will bring a very good sense of understanding to the job.

“I feel like this is a role that many pro-

fessors on campus do on a day-to-day basis. I have a lot of experience mediating these kinds of situations that inevitably arise between students and teachers and between students themselves.”

Some of the problems that students may face that the ombudsperson may be able to assist include: perceived unfair grading, treatment, and harassment from professors; health problems that may affect schooling; basically anything and everything that affects a student’s education.

Should anyone have an issue with the ombudsman, Dr. Malley assures that there are systems in place to insure impartiality. Students who have an issue with the ombudsperson may contact the chair of their program or their dean to ensure that they receive fair treatment.

Since his appointment two weeks ago, Dr. Malley has been introducing himself

to almost everyone across campus, making sure that everyone is aware of who he is, and strengthening relationships with different departments and services.

“I’m definitely meeting a lot of new people, which is one of the most interesting parts of this job. I’ve been walking around, popping into various offices: the Principal’s, Vice-Principals, the counseling services’ office, etc. trying to create good lines of communication to make sure that we avoid the circular binds where the student gets sent to one office, back to the Ombudsperson, to another office, and back to the ombudsperson and so on.”

This fits in perfectly with Dr. Malley’s definition of his task, where “the ombudsperson works with many offices to try to help the students with various needs and crises that arise to help them get through university as best they can.”

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The sacked cat comes back

Norman Cornett visits Bishop’s, talks religion

By Nicole Gauvreau News Writer

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oes Quebec really need to be fixed and are some members of society looking to force the Quiet Revolution on other religions?

These were the most popular topics of discussion at the screening of Liberty-EqualityAccommodation and the following discussion, which was led by visiting lecturer Norman Cornett last Friday night.

The film followed the development concerning the Bouchard-Taylor Commission of

2007-2008, and the discussion afterwards on the Commission and the Quebec Charter of Values was reminiscent of some of the forums seen in the film.

There were no answers given during the discussion—Cornett expressed in an interview afterward that his role is to create a non-threatening environment and address fear so an open dialogue can occur—and some, such as Jim Jones of Sherbrooke, were left wondering “will [religious tension] get worse before it gets better?”

At the end of the forum, Jocelyn Grubb, a Bishop’s student, wondered if the problem is the generational divide between

those who experienced the Quiet Revolution and those who did not; if the proposed Quebec Charter of Values would punish the generation who did not.

The film mentioned that the younger generations are making religious accommodations with little or no problem and it was difficult to determine what truly needs to be fixed.

Perhaps the most telling aspects of the night were the multiple testimonies as to the changed nature of Quebec, such as one from Therese Godbout who shared her experiences in her 86 years living in Quebec.

Simply put, the Quebec she remembers is no more, and

people of her generation and people of younger generations see the world very differently.

One idea brought forward was that those rooting for the Charter of Values are people who lived before the Quiet Revolution and believe religion takes away freedom. Cornett argued that these people are leading the “sacralization of nationalism” in a last hope for an independent Quebec.

During the interview, as follow-up to an earlier comment about the government revising the history books for primary and secondary education, Cornett said, “the Charter is attempting to manufacture

identity” and cultural hybridization is not new, “it has always existed in Quebec and we must acknowledge, validate and bring it to the fore.”

Upon leaving the forum, one was left feeling the worst is yet to come, but there is hope for those against the Charter. As professor Cornett relayed: “[the Charter] is not politically sustainable because [governments can] only enact law whose execution you can ensure... and is the role of government to dictate dress code?”

Bishop’s SRC gearing up to host Halloweekend 2013

By Brian MacIver News Editor

Ah! Halloween, how I have missed thee…

Yup, it’s that time of year again where guys get to live out their dreams of being their heroes and girls get a legitimate excuse to go nuts on makeup (coming from a guy, a little goes a long way).

Now that midterms are over (God I hope so…) and we’re in that nice lull before papers are due, this could be the last blowout we get before the end of the semester.

And in the spirit of Halloween, the SRC is sponsoring and hosting different events on campus. On Wednesday, the SRC is running the “Trick or Eat” food drive beginning at 6:45 p.m. (more on that in Knock Knock… Trick or Eat).

The parties get started on Thursday, with The Gait

THURSDAY, the 31st

celebrating Halloween by opening for a special Gait night. The fun kicks off with the house band, Gin Harmonic – also known as “Scoop and the Hammers” – taking the stage at Happy Hour which will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Afterwards, The Gait will be hosting their annual Celebrity Night, when the Gait will be open from 11 p.m. until 3 a.m.

The SRC is taking a day off on Friday in order to recharge for the weekend, but rumour has it that there is a “happening” at the Little Forks parking (The Campus cannot confirm or deny the presence of alcoholic beverages at this non-SRC event…)

On Saturday, GAIT NIGHT! Another night of frivolity and excitement will give you the chance to use that third-string costume. But think about saving the best for last, because at the Gaiters’ football game the Athletic Department is running a best costume

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contest, with prizes awarded to the best costumed Gaiter fans. Student ticket prices have also remained at $3 (contrary to league policy) thanks to a collaboration with the Bishop’s Athletic Department.

“We are going to be offering 50 free student stadium tickets, with another 300 on sale at Doolittle’s,” said VP Finance Alex Fournier. “Every student stadium ticket will also come with a complementary beer at the game as well as some Gaiter gear donated by the Athletic department.” If tickets sell out, there will still be standing room tickets available, but these do not come with the complementary beer or Gaiter gear and will be charged at full price, so hurry to get yours!

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Knock, knock…Trick or Eat! Putting a spin on the annual night of giving

By Maghen Eisan Editor-in-Chief

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he Trick or Eat program is a North American hunger relief charity that collects canned food instead of candy on Halloween. Participants, including our very own Gaiters, go door-to-door collecting non-perishable food items.

Approximately 1.6 million Canadian households experience food insecurity, which equals nearly 1 in 8 households.

This means that 3.9 million individuals across North America are denied healthy and affordable food.

The SRC, as well as many other Gaiter volunteers will hit the streets of Lennoxville on Oct. 30th. Volunteers will meet in the Little Forks parking lot at 6:45p.m. dressed to impress and ready to collect. The SRC’s VP Social, Anna McDonald hopes to double the number of volunteers this year, while collecting over $500 worth of food items for the hungry.

“I believe that this is a great opportunity for students to get involved and give back to their community,” commented McDonald.

Each year Bishop’s students help raise funds through this life changing charity drive, donating 100% of all food items collected to local charities. This year Bishop’s will be donating all proceeds to the Lennoxville and District Women’s Centre. If you are interested in helping out but are unable to make the group collection date, you can drop off non-perishable food items at all SRC offices and Doolittles, located in the main hallway of the SUB. Just look for the fun decorated boxes, which are sure to catch your eye. Funds are also being collected online through the Trick or Eat campaigns website, with every penny much appreciated.

This year, the Trick or Eat foundation is hoping to collect over $550,000 worth of food and $50,000 in online donations.

So, this Halloween, (or in our case the much spookier eve of Halloween), make sure to set aside non-perishable food items, as well as those delicious treat bags.

Help your fellow students make a difference in the fight against hunger. For more information or to help, contact the SRC’s VP Social via email, srcsoc@ubishops.ca, or donate online at http://www.trickoreat.ca

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Jodie Chapman rallies cans and volunteers for Trick or Eat.

Nobel Prize winners announced

By Asha-Maria Bost Contributor

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t’s that time of year again as the Nobel Prize committee decides this year’s best and brightest visionaries in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Medicine/Physiology, Literature, Economics, and Peace.

The 2013 Nobel Prize for Physics represented a momentous occasion for the understanding of our universe. It was awarded to François Englert and Peter W. Higgs who, in 1964, first independently theorized the existence of a particle, the Higgs particle, crucial for the masses of subatomic particles (electrons, quarks etc.). The Higgs particle creates an invisible field that, unlike other fields, allow particles to acquire mass when they come in contact with it.

In Chemistry, the Prize was awarded to three thinkers: Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel. Starting in the 70s, the trio developed a

universal method able to accurately map chemical reactions using computers with a minimal amount of calculations.

This allowed the minute changes in chemical reactions to be analyzed by scientists in any subfield of chemistry.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine was won by doctors James E. Rothman, Randy W. Schekman and Thomas C. Südhof for their discoveries of machinery regulating vesicle traffic, a major transport system in our cells.” This gave our society a momentous change in our understanding of how the eukaryotic cells (animal and plant cells) organize and communicate the movement of molecules, packed in vesicles, to various places inside and outside the cell. By understanding how the cell organizes this packaging, scientists are able to better understand various physiological processes, including nerve cell communication.

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was award-

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Higgs (right) and Englert (left) both received a Nobel Prize for their great work in subatomic physics leading to the postulation of a new particle, the Higgs boson.

ed to Eugene Fama, Lars Peter Hansen, and Robert Shiller for their development of new methods to study asset prices and use them in investigations on the prices of stocks, bonds and other assets. With these models it is possible to predict the broad course of assets over long time periods such as 3-5 years, giving investors better

options of using their money that produce the highest returns and security.

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for their efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. Recent use of chemical weapons in Syria violates international law, and the

OPCW is working to remove these chemicals of devastating impact from Syria.

The 2013 Nobel Prizes celebrate the culmination of in some cases, many years of work and innovation that have greatly increased our understanding and our enjoyment of our world.

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QC govt pledges $3.7B to Research and Innovation Effects at Bishop’s still undetermined

By Dylan Gagnon News Writer

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t was recently announced that the Quebec government will be investing $3.7 billion into research over the next five years. Pierre Duchesne, minister for higher education, research, science and technology, announced that the amount was “unprecedented” in Quebec’s history.

The money will be spread throughout a variety of different organizations, including universities, colleges, businesses, public laboratories and even high schools.

The spending will be implemented either in three year or five year programs, starting in 2014. However, critics have pointed out that the investment is a reversal of the Parti Québécois’s earlier decision to cut university spending by $250 million last winter.

“It’s pretty vague at this point as to how it will spell out,” said Bishop’s interim vice-principal of academics, Dr. Jamie Crooks, who noted that the increase did not address the problem of “chronic underfunding across all universities.” Naturally these increases will be of greater benefit to graduate programs and other institutions with large scientific communities, though Dr. Crooks commented that “there are some incentives in there for undergraduate universities.”

When asked if this increase in research spending would directly affect Bishop’s students, Dr. Crooks answered that any differences would be felt in specific programs and departments, namely the sciences and business. No changes in student tuition would occur.

Most university administrators have endorsed the

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Pierre Duchesne, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, is seen here with Quebec Premiere Pauline Marois. The Quebec government announced two weeks ago that there would be nearly four billion dollars invested in research.

proposal, including Rosie Goldstein, vice-principal of research at McGill and Graham Carr, vice-president of research at Concordia.

The Quebec government has outlined three specific research areas that will receive $173 million of the total amount. These areas include demographic changes, sustainable development, and Quebec’s national identity. The plan is to increase Quebec’s percentage of GDP spent on research and development to three per-

cent, after it dropped to 2.4% in 2009.

Duchesne disputed charges that research on national identity was a part of a separatist agenda. “It’s not because there is debate on the political status of Quebec that we need to highlight the importance of clarifying and enhancing the identity Quebec,” he said.

Universities are expected to receive $340 million, while colleges will receive $102 million for research in technologies. Development projects will receive $100 million.

Undergraduate education has been an increasingly important issue nation wide, though particularly in Quebec, where student protests erupted across the province last summer over tuition increases.

To address some of these issues, Bishop’s University has become a part of the U4 League, a strategic alliance of small undergraduate schools promoting a high quality of education in communal environments. The League consists of Bishop’s as well as Acadia, Mount Allison, and St. Francis Xavier universities. These institutions have come together with the goal of promoting a variety of academic sharing, including specific programs and courses.

Nevertheless, Bishop’s has the least amount of provincial funding compared to its allies.

“Universities are going to applaud any re-investment. Re-investment is good.” said Dr. Crooks, blaming the freeze on tuition as the main problem behind university funding in Quebec. Smaller schools such as Bishop’s get overlooked for their research components and their role in education. Larger schools may provide scientists, but “we build citizens and leaders,” commented the interim VP.

Scarier than a root canal

Uncertified dentists in greater Vancouver puts hundreds at risk

By Asha-Maria Bost Contributor

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henever people go to the dentist they hope to get affordable and good quality care from a licensed dentist. However, authorities in British Columbia have recently discovered some rogue, unlicensed dentists working as an affordable -albeit illegal- alternative to legal dental care.

Stephen Learey, executive director of the non-profit Strathcona Community Dental Clinic in Vancouver, reflects that the need for affordable dental care always outweighs the supply, as he gets up to five calls on a daily basis from people who need free dental care that he cannot accommodate.

It is not surprising that with no other option, people turn to rogue dentists to get cheaper care.

On Oct. 17, acting on a tip from a member of the public, an illegal dental surgery office in a home in East Vancouver was raided by the B.C. College of Dental Surgeons. The contents of the dentist’s home were seized and the dentist was

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Some things should be properly invested in, your dental hygiene being one of them.

served with papers.

Last summer another dentist, Teng Shen Wu (David Wu), was charged with practising illegal dentistry in his Burnaby home. Many of his patients were contacted and urged to get tested for HIV and Hepatitis due to the “pretty

scary” conditions as the health officials put it. David Wu allegedly practised illegal dentistry for 20 years and serviced an estimated 1500 patients. Wu set up shop in Burnaby after the College of Dental Surgeons tried to stop him from practicing in Port Moody.

On the run, he recently missed his court date and was found guilty in “absentia” and was sentenced to three months in jail for contempt of court.

Carlos Battistini got a filling fixed from Wu for $20 and almost had a bridge repaired. He needed work done on a bridge that would only cost him $200-$400 from Wu which would have cost $800$1,000 at a regular dentist. When he arrived at Wu’s place of business, he began having doubts, calling the establishment “something suspicious and illegitimate” and opted not to have the bridge done.

Some of these rogue dentists have recently come to the country and cannot afford to or do not want to complete their equivalency tests in Canada.

Foreign dentists have to complete a full-time, two year qualifying program or degree completion at an accredited university as well as registering with the College of Dental Surgeons and writing an exam. It can be a long process for a new immigrant starting a new life in a new country.

The College of Dental Surgeons cannot estimate how many illegal dentists are operating currently across the country.

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Halloween: the most wonderful time of the year

By Danielle White Contributor

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alloween is one of those holidays kids literally can’t wait for; the excitement prior to the big day is similar to Christmas, Easter and birthdays. In a kid’s mind (and we’ve all had this mentality) you get to dress up as whatever you want, stay up late, run around your neighborhood AND you get to fill a giant bag with candy from people you don’t know. It’s basically the second-best day of the year after Christmas. Not to mention, the fun of Halloween continues when you get to bring all your awesome treats to school and compare with your friends!

This spectacular day has changed greatly since the days I used to go trickor-treating. When I was the appropriate age, all of my friends would meet at one house around seven or eight o’clock. We would show off our awesome costumes, let our parents take some embarrassing photos, and then hit the streets. Obviously, we strategically picked the very best neighborhoods where we would get the best loot; after all, you need to do your homework when you pick an area to go trick-or-treating. Of course, depending on the age of the group, older siblings, or the cool parents would come out with your group.

These days, kids are going trick-ortreating much earlier. It’s becoming common for toddlers to go out with parents very early in the evening, around four and five o’clock. Here in Lennoxville children tend to do their trick-ortreating earlier as well, generally between five to nine o’clock. However, for young Lennoxvillians, there is added safety within the community on Hallow-

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Certainly, many things about Halloween have changed, but one thing we can count on is the good old-fasion fun that comes with dressing up and getting treats.

een with student athletes walking the streets between 5-9 p.m.as part of the annual Pumpkin Patrol.

Another noticeable change in trickor-treating is the amount and kind of candy given. Getting a full size chocolate bar is much rarer than it used to be; mostly due to the fact there are SO many trick-or-treaters and it’s far too expensive for a household to give out a 100

plus chocolate bars. Furthermore, the costumes kids have these days are outrageous and put the classic white sheet ghost to shame! Parents and their children have gotten so crafty and original with their costume ideas, and instead of purchasing pre-made costumes, many kids will create their own original costume. Originality is one of the most important parts of a costume.

Although Halloween has changed since we were kids, it still is, and always will be one the best days of all time.

Moreover, Halloween is one of those holidays that will always be fun, whether you’re four-years old or 30. Who can refuse getting ridiculously dressed up and getting candy (or a drink)? The novelty of Halloween just doesn’t wear off regardless of age, it’s too fun!

Dear Craig, My boyfriend wants to bring cosplay into the bedroom, but I’m not sure I’m comfortable because it’s really weird… What should I do? Do it or dump him? Help me Craig, you’re my only hope...

-Candi K. Horn

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andi, you’re right. Your boyfriend’s desire to incorporate cosplay into your mattress mambo is kind of weird. But that isn’t a reason to dump him.

For those of you who don’t know, cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from

a film, book, or video game, especially from the Japanese manga/anime genre. And the fact that this guy wants to use this as fuel to park the Plymouth in the garage of love is, to be quite honest, a bit odd.

But in the end, you shouldn’t dump him because of this. Your boyfriend probably realizes

that his request is a bit bizarre and went out on a limb anyway to share it with you. To dump him would be really hurtful and probably damaging to his psyche in the long run; you don’t want him turning out like Buffalo Bill, do you? He was comfortable enough and trusted you enough to confess, and he

would probably feel betrayed if you reacted outright negatively or extreme.

If you are really opposed to the idea, let him know in a gentle way, and maybe propose something else to reach a compromise. But I’d say give it a try.

Every couple should have a few “I won’t be a judgmental prude

if we try this out” cards up their sleeves. Fetish Friday? Who knows? It might be a liberating moment for you and may make you feel sexy.

And if worse comes to worse, you’ll have leverage on him to enact your own fantasy, and you can’t put a price on that kind of power.

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Duffy vs. Harper: the Great Canadian Blame Game

By Will O’Connell Contributor

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et’s wind the clocks back a week. I was leading the mob calling for Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau’s heads. I wanted nothing more than to see them exposed, humiliated and ultimately thrown out of parliament.

Today, those feelings largely remain.

There’s been a snag however over the last few days. Senator Duffy has now accused Prime Minister Stephen Harper of intimidating him to repay the $90 000 in illegitimate expenses Duffy owed. He said Harper refused to hear any explanations, saying the perception of the media was more important than the truth.

“I argued I’m just following the rules like all of the others.

But it didn’t work,” Duffy said.

“I was ordered by the Prime Minister: Pay the money back, end of discussion.”

Duffy claimed Harper threatened to have him removed from the Senate and the Conservative caucus. It was then that Harper’s chief of staff, Ni-

gel Wright, cut Duffy a personal cheque for $90 000.

Duffy later revealed -as of press time- that Wright also cut him a cheque for $13 500 to pay his legal expenses.

So here we are, asking ourselves if this is serious, or simply the pot calling the kettle black. We know Nigel Wright wrote the cheque, which was dealt it with months ago. Harper denied involvement, and Wright resigned almost immediately.

Duffy later revealed -as of press time- that Wright also gave him a cheque of $13 500 to pay his legal expenses.

So did Harper know about it? Is Duffy telling the truth, or is he trying to drag the PMO down with him.

What bothered me most about Mike Duffy, when his expense scandal originally broke, was his background as a respected journalist. Here was a man who rose to fame reporting on Parliament Hill. 20 years ago, he would have condemned this sort of corruption like the rest of us.

But amid these new revelations, I’m left wondering: why didn’t he tell us sooner? Why did he sit on this bombshell

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Senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin, and Patrick Brazeau are facing intense scrutiny and possible suspension without pay for their questionable senate expense claims.

until his final hour?

As a journalist, one would think he would have gone straight to the media with this story. Sure, it would have still looked like a cover-up, but at least he could claim to have done the right thing.

Instead he chose to retain the dirt. And as far as I’m concerned, every day he kept this to himself is another day it lost some credibility.

That is not say I believe Stephen Harper. He very well could have been involved in

Wright’s cheque. It wouldn’t be a stretch to assume he cared more about the media’s perception of his party than the truth.

But why would Duffy wait?

Sure, Harper had been good to him, having appointed him to the Senate in the first place, but once the intimidation started I see no reason why Duffy wouldn’t have resigned from the caucus and thrown Harper under the bus. Unless, of course, Duffy was guilty as charged.

As for Pamela Wallin, she deserves her day in court. She can say all she wants about an unfair audit but neither of those things erases claiming Senate expenses for a ticket to the Juno awards. Her actions are unforgivable. So now we wait.

The RCMP is investigating the PM’s involvement in this scandal and the Senate is debating removing Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau. As the villains cry victim, all we can do is sit back and watch the Great Canadian Blame Game.

Saving the world from scientific illiteracy Creationists and climate change deniers be damned

By Tyler Kolody Contributor

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echnology is advancing at an alarming rate, with human dependence on this technology increasing just as fast. Innovation fuels our economy; it’s what leads to growth and increases in standards of living.

Demand for solutions to global problems is building as information and awareness spreads, making issues like the environment and global poverty major political topics.

These things all rely on the processes and results of science. Without science, innovation cannot happen, technology stagnates and global environmental and humanitarian solutions cease to exist. Yet despite this, our society collectively shows a baffling ignorance of the scientific method. Political debates that should be based on facts and logic are instead driven by opinion, rhetoric and outright lies. Although it works, this cannot continue.

If we are to survive both as a society and as a species, we need to start creating a culture that appreciates science. A culture where scientists are as famous and

revered as celebrities, where their opinions are heard and heeded, where the scientific method is seen as a solution, not an abstract idea.

“We need to put knowledge of the scientific method, and the ability to critically examine an argument at the priority level of basic math, reading and writing skills.”

Bear in mind that I do not think science is perfect, or that great minds inherently have better ideas, but I do think that science is the best thing we have for acquiring new knowledge. Regrettably, too many people are mystified or down right afraid of it. This is partly due to the sorry state of scientific education which has left millions of people in the dark about the scientific method. Consequently, there is a huge pool untapped potential thinkers, one of whom could, for all we know, hold the solution to the AIDS epidemic, or a cure for the common cold. Not only are these people an unused resource, their lack of scientific training and understanding allows for politicians to succeed with a much lower level of discussion around science.

Presently, the US has elected politicians who believe that the earth is 10 000 years old. I don’t think that it is acceptable that people who accept such things as fact, which fly in the face of hundreds of years of research, are the ones calling the shots. Politicians who so completely misunderstand the scientific process should not be in power. I firmly believe that an increase in the quality of scientific education would make it almost impossible for such people to get elected.

Unfortunately, there is not an easy or quick solution to this prolific scientific illiteracy. In order to change this, we need to make science education a priority. We need to put knowledge of the scientific method, and the ability to critically examine an argument at the priority level of basic math, reading and writing skills.

Instead of teaching kids facts, we need to show them how to find and generate facts of their own, show them that the world is vast and full of wonders there for them to explore.

If we were to raise a generation of kids who were scientifically literate, we would have a generation of people who are resistant to rhetoric, lies and baseless claims, not to mention a generation of scientists on a scale never before seen.

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Awareness is not enough

By Eva Bessette Contributor

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ctober is breast cancer awareness month. Throughout October, pink ribbons are sprinkled everywhere, from shampoo bottles to toilet paper. Perhaps this month you chose the toothbrush with the pink ribbon on it, as opposed to the one next to it. If you’re a woman, maybe you feel part of a sisterhood of valiant cancer fighters who save lives and support each other. Whether you bought the pink products or donated to the Susan G. Komen “For the Cure” foundation, you feel like you’ve done a good deed and you are helping to save lives.

It would be wonderful if sticking pink ribbons on things actually saved lives.

Unfortunately, it does not. Susan G. Komen devotes most of its funds to public health education. Its primary message is self-awareness as a means of breast cancer prevention. This implies selfscreening and mammograms. However, research shows that mammograms may actually be harmful to women by leading to an overtreatment and over diagnosis of breast cancer.

Women are being treated for cancers which would have never progressed, and many others are given false alarms thereby causing much emotional pain and unnecessary stress. Neither can we dismiss the potentially harmful effects of radiation from the mammograms themselves. Besides, mammograms are not very good at finding the aggressive, fast-progressing cancers which are most likely to be deadly; they find the ones which are slow-progressing and might resolve on their own. Early detection is definitely not the best prevention.

To make matters worse, the Susan G. Komen foundation has been suing other charities for using the phrase “for the cure”, bringing small charities such as “kites for the cure”, and “mutts for the cure” to their knees. Furthermore, Susan G. Komen has partnered with companies which manufacture unhealthy and cancer-causing products such as Estee Lauder and KFC. Even the

foundation’s own perfume, Promise Me, released in 2011, contains chemicals (such as galaxolide) which research has linked to breast cancer. This is proof enough that Susan G. Komen is not so much about saving lives as it is about making money.

And if that doesn’t do it, maybe the “non-profit” CEO’s exorbitant salary of roughly half a million dollars a year will.

Even more revealing is the phrase “for the cure”. Indeed, the goal is to come up with something which can be packaged and sold, and which allows us to keep on blindly consuming unhealthy products.

“It would be wonderful if sticking pink ribbons on things actually saved lives.”

There is a much better alternative; have you ever heard the saying “prevention is the best cure”? It’s true. Scientific research--not the kind that is funded by Susan G. Komen-- suggests that cancer is often preventable. For example, did you know that “one alcoholic drink per day increases risk at least 7-10%, and the risk rises with more alcohol”? Limiting one’s alcohol consumption is certainly less fun than sporting a pink hat, but it’s also considerably more beneficial.

If there was a pill that was shown to decrease women’s risk of breast cancer by 60-70% and had no negative side-effects, chances are you wouldn’t be able to open a magazine or turn on the television without seeing an ad for it. While not in a pill form, research is finding that mushrooms might do the trick.

You don’t need to eat heaps of them either; the equivalent of one plain button mushroom a day will do. Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a best-selling author in the field of nutrition, points out that “in a recent study, women who ate one serving per day of cruciferous vegetables reduced their risk of breast cancer by over 50%” and that “women eating more flaxseeds [...] were found to

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The Susan G. Komen “For the Cure” foundation has mounted an extensive and lucrative marketing campaign promotion of breast cancer awareness and mammograms, while research cites healthy living as the best preventative measure.

have a 42% reduced risk of death from postmenopausal breast cancer and a dramatic [40 percent] reduction in all causes of death”.

As a means of breast cancer prevention, he advises women to “exercise, stay slim, eat lots of green vegetables, onions and mushrooms daily” to “not eat mass factory-farmed [meat and dairy products], stay away from fast food”, and to “minimize [...] exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals”.

The reason why you might have never heard this before is probably that there is not much money to be made in the broccoli industry.

Susan G. Komen and its hoards of

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pink ribbons would have you believe that our only means of fighting breast cancer is through our wallets. We need to realize that by changing the foods we eat, the chemicals we expose ourselves to, our lifestyles and other environmental factors, we are much more likely to save lives than by throwing money at a lucrative marketing campaign at worst and a fantasy cure that may never come at best.

For more information, you can visit thinkbeforeyoupink.org, or watch the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc.

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Women of colour in science

Breaking down the barriers of racism and sexism

By Asha-Maria Bost Opinion Writer

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s a woman of colour who wishes to be a science writer as a potential career, I recently learned of an incident that outraged me. This incident involved Dr. Danielle N. Lee, a biologist and blogger for Scientific American, and a man only identified as “Ofek”, a blog editor for Biology Online who offered her an unpaid blogging position.

“We still need feminism because minority women who find a career in science are called ‘urban whores.’”

Lee declined the position, saying rightly that a professional deserves compensation; even accepting to do pro bono work means that the professional has decided to waive the fee. Ofek responded to her polite refusal of the offer with this kicker: “Are you an urban scientist or an urban whore?” You see, Lee’s blog on Scientific American is called the Urban Scientist, and in it she describes many topics related to ecology, environmental biology, minorities in science, as well as sexism in the field.

Lee responded to the sexist and racist comment with: “It wasn’t just that he

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Dr. Danielle Lee is one of the very few women of colour in the science world and has unfortunately encountered sexism and racism.

called me a whore – he juxtaposed it against my professional being…Completely dismissing me as a scientist, a science communicator (whom he sought for my particular expertise), and

someone who could offer something meaningful to his brand.”

This incident highlights a disconcerting reality that women in science -particularly minority women- face daily.

They are undervalued for their expertise, and treated like objects for the use of men wanting to achieve an illusion of diversity.

Traditional power roles have a large effect on the inclusion of minorities in science. In North America, men hold most of the power in science, and with power comes a need for control that silences the voices of minorities, especially women of colour like Lee. Ofek was probably hurt that Lee was unwilling to take the position that he described as an honor, thinking that all women should feel ecstatic to work for free to gain exposure. This is a terrible way to interact with someone whose opinion you seem to value simply for refusing an offer. No person wants to be called a whore for refusing unpaid work.

Dr. Lee is not an “urban whore,” rather an intelligent professional woman who deserves to be paid for her expertise. She deserves to be recognized for her professional capabilities and not denigrated based on her skin colour or gender.

Unfortunately, Lee’s experience is not an isolated incident. According to

a 2009 report by the National Science Foundation, women of colour scientists in high-ranking positions at the top 100 research institutions are extremely rare.

With rarity comes increased opportunities for marginalisation. According to Adanna G. Alexander, a Trinidadian PhD student in molecular, cellular and developmental biology, people treated her “like she was an usher or was there to clean” at various conferences she attended.

For Lauren D. Thomas who has a PhD in Engineering Education, she felt objectified as the only visible minority within her faculty at Virginia Tech. The University used her as a poster-board to create the illusion of a diversified campus, without taking her seriously as an academic. Feeling isolated, having very little suppor,t and often being the only voice of color on committees are challenges that leave many women of color scientists drained.

Sexism and racism have deeps roots in North America and the problems facing women of colour are extremely distressing. The BU Gender Equity Center’s recent Who Needs Feminism celebration of National Person’s Day on Oct. 19, seemed extremely pertinent in light of Lee’s situation. We still need feminism because minority women who find a career in science are silenced and called “urban whores.”

Consumer confidence

Federal government offers throne speech to forget

By Catherine Paquette Opinion Writer

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n Oct. 16 the Governor General of Canada opened the 41st Canadian Parliament with the Speech from the Throne. This throne speech, a time-honoured tradition inherited from our British colonizers, was written by our Prime Minister and his Conservative government cabinet. Similar to the American version of the State of the Union, it was intended to outline the legislative objectives of the government for the following year and outlines the government’s platform for the upcoming session.

At the time of the speech, the Conservative government’s support had dropped to 29.5%, according to Nanos research polling. The government also was, and still is, facing a Senate scandal that saw several ex-Conservative Senators suspended due to expense claim abuses, and one due to assault. The speech followed the legislative summer break and a prorogation of parliament by the Conservatives, which meant the MPs were out of the house for just over 100 days.

With certain negative trends facing the government

and a long period off, the speech was expected to be a good opportunity for the Conservatives to reassure Canadians of their competence and vision.

So how exactly did the throne speech fare and what should Canadians take from it? Let us start here, for any student that may be suffering from unrelieved stress or insomnia which keeps them up at night, listening to the throne speech can cure you of your inability to fall asleep. Certain parts of the speech sounded more like what could have been press releases by individual ministries, not content of the national direction of our country.

Nonetheless, some announcements such as a government spending freeze and a bill that would require a balancing of the federal budget by 2015 are significant. The equalization of Canadian and American prices for consumer goods could also have significant effects, albeit the announcement was given with no details as to how this could be accomplished.

The other 7000 words however, failed to impress.

As Canadian consumers we can expect unbundled cable, lower roaming fees for cell phones and the right to get paper bills without charge. Rights activist and education hero Malala Yousafzai will become an honorary Canadian citizen. Let us not forget the

right to bring alcohol from one province to another, as so nicely stated by Andrew Coyne, columnist for the National Post, “for all the really slow drinkers.”

So should we be surprised by the lack of substance in the announcements made? Maybe, as it could be argued that the content of this throne speech is for a government in a better political position than the Conservatives are at the moment.

Then again, after eight years in power, it would be difficult for any third term government to come up with new gratifying and inspirational ideas. Moreover, after years of unfulfilled promises and reforms, as well as the current scandals, this government has a lot of baggage. Perhaps not getting the electorate’s attention may be the plan at the moment.

The Prime Minister initially would not allow reporters into his pre-speech cabinet meeting, contrary to the norm. He then flew to Europe after the speech, thus avoiding the first question period in the House of Commons. It is easier not to aggravate your position if you aren’t answering questions. So what did the throne speech tell us? Not much, which is most likely exactly what the government wanted.

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Jessica Harper as Suzy Bannion in Italian horror director Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977).

The terrors of our technology Exploring horror on film

by Kai Rudell Contributor

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t’s nearing Halloween, and if there’s one thing we love about this time of year it’s scary movies. We’ve been loving horror films since pretty well the beginning of cinema.

From light-tricks of the stage, to German Expressionism, to Universal Studios’ classic monsters, to the exploitative B-movies of the 60s and 70s, horror has played a huge part in the history of film.

But why do we love horror films so much? For one, horror

films have often been a place to safely explore our cultural anxieties. We can experience and live in our anxieties during a scary film, but since we know it isn’t real, we can go home afterwards and distanced from our fears.

One of the biggest themes that horror movies have over and over again explored is our fear of our bodies. We feel uncomfortable seeing the blood, bones, and guts of horror films because it shows us how vulnerable and physical we really are.

We remember that having all

“When we feel that chill down our spines, we can take a moment to appreciate the life we possess.” these physical parts means that someday we’ll break down and die. It isn’t just about remembering that sometimes we get hurt or die, we also remember that it hasn’t happened yet, and that makes us feel alive.

This reminder may be more important now than ever before. With our constant digital devices and online connections, we are getting further and further away from our physical

bodies.

Our profile pictures are replacing our faces, our statuses are becoming our personalities, and our smartphones are basically a part of our brains. We’re trying to leave our bodies, because none of us wants to die.

But, locked away in our phones, we might not be really living anymore either.

Scary movies might be the cure for all this. We can still live

in our digital world, but with scary movies we can remember the physical world too. When we see those depraved villains and monsters reduce heroes to skin and bones, when we feel that chill down our spines, we can take a moment to appreciate the life we possess.

So this Halloween, put down your phones, and get together with your friends, or even that special someone, and watch a scary movie. Because we’re all in this crazy thing called life together, so we might as well enjoy it.

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Film file: halloween edition

“Do you like scary movies?”

In honour of the season, the following are recommendations for a fright-tastic movie night with friends or on your own. As the good Sheriff says in Halloween, this time of year, “everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” No particular rating or order necessary for this list; all’s fair in love and gore. By Chelsea Conway Scream (1996)

Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Wes Craven’s slasher satire kick-started the franchise as saw the Ghostface killer become a staple in popular horror culture. Intentionally choc-full of clichés, the film is best enjoyed with a pile of popcorn and a tongue-in-cheek attitude.

Plus, the ‘whodunit’ mystery adds to the entertainment value.

Another Wes Craven film, Nightmare on Elm Street provided us with yet another iconic face of horror with the disfigured, dream-stalking Freddy Kruger. See a young Johnny Depp in his feature film debut, as him and his friends try their best to stay awake in order to avoid being killed in their dreams. Blurring the lines between the imaginary and reality, the movie does so in a truly defining way for its time.

Fun fact: The original title for the screenplay was Scary Movie, which has since become the name for the spoof franchise parodying Craven’s film.

Salem’s Lot (1979)

The Shining (1980)

The sound of branches against your windowpanes will never be the same after watching this two-part made-forTV movie. The visual effects might be dated, and the vampire premise might be overdone, but somehow the ‘miniseries’ based on the Stephen King novel serves up plenty of fright. Tobe Hooper directed the flick, incorporating homage to the horror classics – most notably Marnau’s Nosferatu (1922) and Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960).

There isn’t a greatest horror film list out there that doesn’t include The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson as a writer who takes a job as the off-season caretaker for a hotel. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the classic is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. And if you aren’t yet familiar with the source of the saying “He-e-e-e-re’s Johnnie!”, it’s about time that you were.

Final Destination (2000)

C abin in the Woods (2012)

The first installment of the franchise that would quickly nosedive into silliness, the original Final Destination is actually pretty good. A group of teens escape death after one of them foresees a plane crash, only to discover that death has returned to finish them off, one by one. Directed by James Wong, the film offers just the right amount of outrageousness and suspense to make it fun, with some creative build-up moments.

Drew Goddard’s directorial debut received critical acclaim for its meta take on the horror and torture porn genres. Cabin in the Woods follows a purposely-stereotypical cast in an equally stereotypical setting, and the resulting critique is a subversive, blood-soaked thing of beauty.

Halloween (1978)

Amityville Horror (1979)

The supernatural horror film follows a family who move into a house in Amityville, New York where a mass murder had been committed years earlier. Sure enough, paranormal chaos ensues. Aside from being based on the alleged true story of the real-life Lutz family, Stuart Rosenberg’s film is downright spooky in its own right.

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

For the living-dead obsessed, Zack Snyder’s reboot of the George A. Romero classic stands its ground in the hit-ormiss territory that is horror remakes.

More or less what you’d expect from a modern zombie movie, Snyder’s dead don’t walk, but run at their victims; and for some reason, the idea of fast fleshhungry zombies raises the stakes that much more.

John Carpenter’s film is fitting to the Halloween holiday in both title and in content. Watch Jamie Lee Curtis and her friends flee from the troubled, knife-wielding Michael Myers in true slasher-flick fashion. (And for a while afterward feel, inclined to watch your back whenever you turn out the lights.)

Let the Right One In (2008)

The same year that saw Twilight hit theatres also saw the release of the considerably less romantic and far more horrific Swedish film Let the Right One In, directed by Tomas Alfredson. If Stephanie Meyer’s teenage vampire love story left you craving something with bite, Let the Right One In is a positively frightening “romantic” horror flick. The story follows a 12-year-old bullied boy in Stockholm who befriends a young vampire.

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Chekov’s Uncle Vanya truly doesn’t bore Despite the boredom of the characters’ lives

by Alissa Ralph Ar ts Editor

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rom Oct. 16-20, this year’s Production I class showcased their performance of Anton Chekov’s famous Uncle Vanya at Turner Studio.

Directed by Greg Tuck, with lights and set design by Michel Charbonneau, the cast and crew collaborated to create a solid rendition of a play that revolves around the unstable nature of melancholy and lack of direction.

This particular performance had a few rocky moments, but the foundation of superb acting grounded the production, and the hiccups in-between scenes were minor enough to not draw attention away from the overall tone set.

With just eight roles in the production, the pressure was on, and the cast held their own against high standards.

Simon Lee as Uncle Vanya adopted the title role with the professionalism that has come to be expected from this great actor, and truly captivated all with the madness of a man liv-

ing an unfulfilled life.

Kristy Benz was the beautiful Yelena, wife of the professor. In a role that could be unlikable, Benz accomplished a feat in making Yelena a woman deserving of pity.

Rosemary Moore as the adorable Nanny served as a comic relief character to ease the burden of the dark mood. Although somewhat unsurprising, the role by Moore was sweet and unassuming.

Christo Graham acted as Astrov, the country doctor with a midlife crisis. Graham played a man struggling with past decisions and humility, and this reviewer found herself agreeing with his persuasive judgment that everyone is indeed “a creep”.

Amaliya Louis as Maria, mother of the disturbed Vanya, put power and wisdom into her smaller role, leaving the audience wishing they heard more from her relatively silent character.

J.B. Vanier played the optimistic Telegin, affectionately known as Waffles. This character attracted the most sympathy for his hopeful, childish

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Astrov (Graham) speaks to Nanny (Moore) about the boredom of his life.

nature, and Vanier earned extra nods for his pretty guitar ditties in the show.

The professor’s daughter Sonya was played strikingly

by Jackie Hanlin. Hanlin took a simple approach to the character, and conveyed her as a young girl searching for understanding and how to find happiness.

The technical aspects of the play proved to intrigue, and grounded the audience in a 19th century Russian property.

The theatre sat the audience

colosseum-style around the stage, which allowed for unique — albeit occasionally obscured — angles of the action onstage.

The set pieces were realistic and interesting, including a functional swing hung from the ceiling and a Russian samovar, used to make tea. The costumes portrayed each character faithfully, although some tended to lean on the anachronistic side and didn’t suit the time period, namely a plaid shirt. Still, all visual elements of the stage drew the audience’s gaze in,

and kept it there.

The main distracting feature of the play that took away from the atmosphere were the scene changes. Granted, opening nights aren’t always smooth, but the changes were lengthy, and the stage hands looked unsure of their exact positions.

With brilliant acting, Uncle Vanya managed to please an audience with an emotional production. Despite any technical issues, the show was a great success.

Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize in Literature

By Alissa Ralph Ar ts Editor

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n Oct. 10, all of Canada and the literary world were overjoyed to hear the news that Alice Munro was named the first Canadian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

At 82, she is not the oldest recipient of the award for Literature, but those years were a long time coming. With 14 short story collections under her belt and countless international awards, Munro wrote seriously since the age of 13, but wasn’t published outside of a magazine until 36. As a crafter of indepth characters studies rather than a deep focus on plot, Munro has garnered the reputation of an all-seeing eye.

Born in Wingham, Ont., Munro was a girl who always loved reading books, and came to study English literature and journalism at the University of Western Ontario with a two-year scholarship. Her lack of financial stability forced her to take her writing seriously

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Munro, 82, says she is “dazed by all the attention and affection” due to winning the Nobel Prize.

as she, in her words, “had no chance to be anything else”.

Right after her post-secondary education, she married James Munro, with whom she had three daughters, but divorced 20 years later. She later married Gerry Fremlin, who died earlier this year. During her first marriage, the

Munros supported themselves with a bookshop they co-owned, Munro’s Books, which still operates in Victoria, B.C. Munro wrote madly all the while, creating story upon story of life around Huron County, Ont. Her very first collection of short stories, Dance of the Happy Shades, won the Governor General’s award in 1968, one of Canada’s highest literary prize. She won the award again 10 years later with her collection titled Who Do You Think You Are?i Known as “our Chekov”, Munro mainly writes stories where “little happens”, centering on complex women and their attempts to find themselves in rooted societal customs. The majority of her stories weave around mundane smalltown life until a climax is reached and the protagonist has an epiphany, either obviously or subtly life-changing.

I still remember the first short story I read by Munro when I was in high school, and it made quite an impression on my then (and still) aspiring-writer

self. “Royal Beatings” impressed me with its linguistic simplicity, not unlike Hemingway’s distinctive style. Other internationally famous stories from Munro include “Boys and Girls”, “Runaway”, and “The Bear Came Over the Mountain,” which was adapted into a film in 2006.

In regards to her future career, Munro noted that the year 2013 would be the last year she would publish. In light of her Nobel win, it has been rumoured that she may change her mind, and she herself is unsure she can keep away from the page.

Munro will not be accepting the award personally due to her health, but her daughter may attend to receive the award on her behalf. Having gone through cancer treatment and heart surgery, Munro may not be at her physical peak, but she remains just as mentally sharp, proven time again in her newest published works.

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Mapping the stories of storytellers

“Friend and taskmaster” of Canada’s literary set coming to Morris House Reading Series

By Chelsea Conway Features Editor

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hey don’t call him the “Cartographer of Canadian Storytelling” for nothing.

Douglas Gibson, set to speak at Bishop’s Morris House Reading Series on November 7, has had quite the career in Canadian publishing. A Scotland native, Gibson came to Canada in 1967.

By age 25, Gibson was overseeing the editorial department at Doubleday Canada, where he edited works from across the country by authors such as Harry J. Boyle (The Great Canadian Novel) and Barry Broadfoot (Ten Lost Years), among others.

Gibson has since worked with a variety of Canadian legends, among them W.O. Mitchell, Morley Callaghan, and Hugh MacLennan. Gibson served first as the Editorial Director at Macmillan and later as the president and publisher of McClelland and Stewart.

After a lifelong career editing and publishing literature, Gibson turned his attention to his first book, Stories About Storytellers, published by ECW Press in 2011.

Described by Quill & Quire as “the ultimate CanLit cocktail party book,” Gibson’s memoir offers a collec-

tion of tales from the author’s 40-year career in editing and publishing. Robertson Davies, Pierre Trudeau, Alice Munro, are among the slough of literary names that grace the book’s chapter headings.

“A remarkable mix, this book,” Munro, acclaimed author and winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature, writes in the introduction. Novelists and journalists, non-fiction writers and Prime Ministers, and several other figures in Canadian literature have found their way into the pages of Stories About Storytellers.

In Munro’s words: “[Gibson’s book) is my prize read for those interested in writers, books, Canada, life, and all that kind of thing.”

Also in the cards for Gibson is a documentary based on his memoir. Currently in development, the project is titled “Douglas Gibson: Cartographer of Canadian Storytelling,” following Gibson’s role as “friend and taskmaster of the most colorful and controversial literary figures in Canada.”

Gibson’s is the Morris House series’ final reading for the Fall 2013 term. The event will take place from 5:00-6:00pm on November 7, 2013 in the Cleghorn Lounge, McGreer. The reading is free to attend and will be followed by a question period and informal reception.

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Editor and Publisher Douglas Gibson.

BU STYLE WATCH

Karianne Cossette By alissa ralph Ar ts Editor

Why do you “dress-up”?

I dress up simply because I like to. It is something I do for myself.

What is your favourite aspect of fashion/style?

Fashion is a way to express who you are, who your innerself is. As Yves Saint-Laurent said: “Over the years I have learnt that what is important

in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.” I went to a private high school and I hated the feeling of confinement; another important aspect for me is definitely comfort.

What are your favourite clothing stores/online shops?

I like picking up whatever I like, whether it’s from a “cool” store or from Walmart. As long as they look good, there’s a way to pull them off. I go anywhere from Walmart, to Urban Outfit-

ters, to Winners, to Simons, to thrift shops. Fashion is a circular concept and I don’t see the point on spending a lot of money on one item.

What’s your favourite autumn/winter trend?

Military-inspired or khaki pieces, leather or pleather boots, pants, or a skirt, and worn with a knit.

Interested in writing for arts?

It’s never too late!

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Cardigan and t-shirt: Urban Planet; pleather pants: H&M; boots: Thrift shop in Sherbrooke.

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Knock, knock: We’re here to crash your party The roots of Halloween

By Mel MacCoubrey Contributor

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emember when you were in school, in the sixth grade or so, your teacher would sit you down this time of year, and, much to your dismay, blather on about the history of Halloween?

Well lucky for you, that’s exactly what I’m going to do right now, because it’s more than likely that you’ve already forgotten. So, before you dress up as the sacrilegious nun, or sexy Stephen Harper, kindly lend me your eyes, so that I may remind you of our fantastic heritage.

Some say it originally comes from the Roman feast of Pomona, while others trace the holiday’s origins to Parentalia’s festival of the dead. What we know of today as Halloween is closely knit to the Celtic festival of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end”.

The celebration of Samhain (which has several different names around Celtic-speaking countries) took place between Oct. 31- Nov.1, marking the end of the harvest and the start of the “darker half” of the year. Festivities took place as a sort of offering to the Aos Sí (a supernatural race in Irish folklore, usually resembling faeries or elves) to thank them for a plentiful harvest, and as a reassurance that their livestock would survive the duration of winter.

Food and drink from that year’s crop would be offered, and a table setting

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You better have candy when they come knocking.

and warm fire would welcome in spirits. Internally-lit turnips helped to guide the supernatural wanderers, who were said to be disguised in human form.

Families were said to have been cursed or haunted, and were turned away.

With early-onset Christian influence, the wandering spirits were said to have been denied entrance from both heaven and hell. Soon, Oct. 31 was a night for wreaking havoc, and the Christian custom of ‘souling’ came into being. People disguised as the Aos Sí and other malignant spirits started going door-to-door

in blackened, painted, or masked faces.

The tradition came over to North America with the Irish immigrants, escaping the tragedies of the Potato Famine. And although the Puritans strongly opposed these blasphemous festivities, its popularity was already well underway.

This change and the great influence of both gothic and horror literature turned the occasion into a night of horror movies and candy collecting, the lit turnips becoming carved pumpkins.

In some ways, we can see it as a loss of

appreciation for well-being, and just another chance to wear as little clothing as possible. On the other hand, Halloween has become a cherished event for many, giving us all an excuse to dress up however we want, and spend time with our loved ones while we spend the night on the town.

While it may come down to just another excuse to host an insane party, it’s always good to keep Halloween’s ominous history in mind. You never know who might show up...

Smashing pumpkins: Hits to haunt your Halloween

By Tabitha Brasso-Ernst Contributor

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hile everybody is frantically piecing their costumes together for the famous Bishop’s Halloweekend, the need for some festive music to accompany the craziness is definitely in order. The following songs included in this playlist are a selection of some of my frightening favourites!

10. “Runnin’ With the Devil”- Van Halen: This ridiculously rockin’ song is always a must-listen for Halloween, and I especially love it because it’s not a typical Halloween favourite. The guitar riffs are insanely catchy, making it an obvious choice to play at any spooky soirée.

9. “Tubular Bells”- Mike Oldfield: Most famous for being featured in The Exorcist (1973), this tune is certifiably CREEPY. The precision of the musical craft used in this piece, however, is highly technically admirable, too.

8. “Creepy Sounds”: You never know exactly who made them or where they came from, but no Halloween soundtrack is complete without any hauntingly horrifying ‘creepy sounds’. Complete with wolf howls, maniacal laughter, and organ music, these noises are sure to freak out any party guest.

7. “Psycho Killer”- Talking Heads: This song is a definite throwback to the 80s, and it certainly possesses a distressed, yet crazed vibe. Like lyrics say, run run run run run run run away!

6. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack”: What Halloween season would be complete without popping in The Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack and singing along? Also, Tim Curry in those heels. Yes. 5. “Thriller”- Michael Jackson: This is one of Jackson’s greatest jams, and the dance that goes along with it is one that I seem to have picked up over the years (unfortunately, there is video proof of this...) A standard.

4. “This Is Halloween”- Marilyn Manson: This cover of The Nightmare Before Christmas classic is one that will keep the party going far beyond the witching hour.

3. “Monster Mash”- Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers: Whenever I listen to this zany number, I am instantly flooded with memories of pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating on Halloween night (as well as sorting out my candy haul afterwards). What a graveyard smash!

2. “Ghostbusters”- Ray Parker Jr.: One of my fondest elementary school memories is learning the dance to this song in music class. Who knew that more than a decade later I would still be blasting this on repeat every Halloween?

1. “I Put a Spell on You”- Bette Midler: Midler’s cover from the hit 1993 film Hocus Pocus exemplifies all that her evil character stands for. Midler’s powerful pipes pair delightfully with lyrics such as “Your wretched little lives, have all been cursed/’Cause of all the witches working, I’m the worst!”, making it a shoein for the number one spot on this list.

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Grim video games guaranteed to spook

By Peter Krasemann Contributor

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icture this: it’s nighttime, you’re playing a nice, relaxing video game, when all of a sudden you turn a corner and it’s some crazy Cthulhu creature that terrifies you from his mere existence. Now imagine it’s Halloween and you’re playing one of these ghastly games!

This countdown of the scariest games for the holiday may differ from your own, but try playing them and you will see how they get your heart rate going.

5. System Shock 2 (PC/Mac) The survival/horror spiritual precursor to Bioshock. You awake in a spaceship only to find out that an infection has turned everyone onboard into raving, cyberpunk splicers!

The skill system is deep, vast, and — most importantly — scary, for if you don’t put points into whatever skills the game wants, you can’t progress through the game.

4. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem (Gamecube) Remember the octopus-headed monster Cthulhu? Well, play this game and you’ll know see him in his horrific glory. This game is terrifying to play and worse to watch. You are a woman searching for clues in her grandpa’s house, all the while living the lives of your ancestors who die in cruel and unusual ways.

3. Resident Evil 4 (PS2/3/Wii/Gamecube) In my opinion, the only good Resident Evil game. You’re a government agent sent to a rural European village to rescue a kidnapped President’s daughter. Little did you know that the village was overrun with parasitic

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Grab a blanket, a friend, and a paper bag to breathe in.

creatures that make zombies out of people — not to mention burst out of them! It is made less scary as you always have weapons and some ammo, but the further you keep going, the better and scarier the story becomes.

2. Slender (PC/Mac) The Slender Man internet hoax is, to be blunt, fake. But play this and you’ll never be able to be alone in the forest again. You are left either in the woods or an abandoned house with a flashlight and you must collect 8 pages of something unclear.

Following you is Slender Man, who, as the name suggests, is a tall, horrific man who kidnaps children. You will run, hide, and scream and your flashlight will go out permanently if you don’t turn it off. Slender man

will come hunting after you and find you.

1. Silent Hill 2 (PS2) My all-time favourite horror game. You are James Sunderland and your wife, who has died, has called you to the town of Silent Hill. What makes this game so much scarier than the others is the bleakness; you feel alone and afraid, and monsters are more like lifeless dolls than actual creatures to be wary of. This game, more than any of the others, tests the relationship between you, the player, and James, as you all tumble down, together, into a world of your own design. It gets into your head, finds your fears, and messes you up. It’s that good.

Hauntings on the telly Must-watch Halloween TV specials

By Riley O’Dea Contributor

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hh, October. The month when the changing leaves remind passers-by of Halloween way past, when everyone’s craving pumpkin spice. There’s no better way to reminisce between cramming for class and munching on fun-sized chocolate bars than with these classically festive small-screen features.

“Korn’s Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery”, South Park: If the episode title alone isn’t enough to warrant a watch, how about the promise of the metal band Korn making a guest appearance as mystery solvers? The boys decide to dig up Kenny’s dead grandma to scare the fifth graders, and of course hilarious and wildly inappropriate happenings occur. Honestly, the

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Greendale students realize the gravity of their situation in Community.

Antonio Banderas blow up doll gag alone makes it worth a spot on any list.

“Halloween”, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: No list of Halloween TV specials is complete without a mention of the classic supernatural TV drama Buffy. In this episode, the

Slayer and her Scooby Gang are confronted with costumes that turn the wearer into the reallife version of their character.

Buffy is trapped in the mind of an English noblewoman, and Xander’s heroic side surfaces as he becomes the dignity of a military servant.

Full of campy jokes that give Buffy its heart, “Halloween” is a perfect, lighthearted scare. For those with a bit more terror in mind, the Season 4 episode, “Hush”, is guaranteed to creep the socks rights off you.

“Epidemiology”, Community: This special is the perfect blend of Community’s quick wit and their penchant for absurdity.

The dean’s scrimping budget for party food leads to an entire library of Greendale students to be turned into zombies! The cast’s well-balanced humor leads to a tale more comedic than blood-curdling, but how could anyone resist an excuse to watch Danny Pudi and Donald Glover pal around in costume?

“Halloween”, The Office: Michael’s been given the task of firing one of his staff, and procrastinates on the task until

Halloween. Jim and Pam set up a job interview for Dwight without his knowledge, and more importantly, Jim and Pam are adorably sappy in pre-marriage. Old school Office fans can enjoy the early, better days, and the Halloween kitsch is bonus points.

“Treehouse of Horror VI”, The Simpsons: The classic cartoon regularly turns out an equally hilarious and horrifying Halloween special every year, but “VI” is by far the worthiest of a watch.

Lisa’s musical massacre is memorable, to say the least, and later, Willie as Freddy Krueger is absolutely unforgettable. The real gem, however, is the episode’s finale, which leaves Homer trapped as a CGI image in our world. Of course, everything is fine once he finds the cake shop.

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Lady Gaiters help fight cancer Shoot for the cure returns to BU

By Emilie Hamel Contributor

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oming to the end of the month for breast cancer awareness, the Lady Gaiters hosted their Nike Shoot for the Cure basketball tournament. On Oct.18, the Brock Badgers, Cape Breton Capers and Trinity Western Spartans visited the Mitchell Gym to start off the weekend, joining the Gaiters into a round-robin tournament.

It has been already seven years since Rod Gilpin, the Bishop’s men basketball team head coach, launched this movement to raise funds in support of breast cancer research. Over the course of these years, the movement has reached many universities within the four CIS conferences. With regular season games, nonconference games, tournaments and other events, Shoot for the Cure has now raised $620 000. While the movement started at Bishop’s, the 2013-14 Shoot for the Cure schedule now consists of 50 events on a total of 43 campuses.

This year’s 2013 tournament was kicked off Friday with an easy win for the Brock Badgers against the Cape Breton Capers (79-48). Following this, the

Gaiters, newly geared up with complete pink Nike outfits, played their first home game against Trinity Western Spartans but fell short by a little more than ten points (62-74). Freshman point guard Edith Noblecilla Varela was named player of the game.

On Saturday afternoon, the Badgers took the game from Spartans’ hands, winning 87-48. Playing their second game against the Capers, the Gaiters had a slow start in the first quarter but managed to finish strong in the first half leading 23-20. In the second half, Bishop’s took better quality shots which led them to come through with their first win of the year (53-43). Leading the team through this game was the active veteran Catherine Rondeau, with 11 points and 5 assists, consequently being named player of the game.

On Sunday, the final day of the competition, the Spartans battled relentlessly until the end to add a win to their record against the Capers. The last game played in the Nike Shoot for the Cure tournament was between the Lady Gaiters and the Brock Badgers, where the Badgers won their third consecutive game (6345). This win secured the tournament’s title to the OUA’s Brock Badgers. As for

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Started by BU’s own Rod Gilpin, Shoot for the Cure helps raise money to fight cancer.

Bishop’s, Varela received player of the game for the second time that weekend.

With this event, the Lady Gaiters were able to collect just over $1400 for breast cancer research.

In light of the results of this tournament, the Lady Gaiters are starting to demonstrate greater team cohesion as they approach the upcoming season.

Continuing on a positive note, every player is doing their part to help the

team to progress and hopefully be more successful in their goals for the 20132014 season. Considering that the team is very young, we can suspect that there will be ups and downs. To have more ups than downs, the team will need leadership and consistency from all its veterans, as well as rookies that understand their roles on the team. On Nov. 9 come support the Lady Gaiters home opener!

Polars Bears start season off strong Bishop’s women’s hockey kicks off new season

By Jared Perlmutter Spor ts Editor

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he NHL season is barely a month old, but hockey is on the tip of every Canadian’s tongue once more.

Our fine campus here at BU is not immune to the hockey fever, with the Bishop’s Women’s Polar Bears season ready to take off.

On Oct. 19, the Polar Bears debuted for the 2013-14 season, defeating the Sherbrooke Red Wine 3-2. This year marks a noted change for the Polar Bears, having switched leagues since last year.

For the previous two years, the Polar Bears played in the Maritime Intercollegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Challenge. “The team was unable to manage hours required for long distance travel, not to mention it was a large expense” explains captain Sara Madaleno. “Our goal this year is to get our team back in the open, and find a league for future years.”

This means then, that for at least the upcoming season, the Polar Bears schedule will be comprised mostly of exhibitions against local teams, and some invitational tournaments.

Having no league was the least of the team’s worries coming into this season. Leading up to the opening

game, former coach Maryse Richard stepped down, leaving a void in the leadership and organization of the team. With help from the Athletic Department at Bishop’s, Madaleno was able to form a coaching staff, consisting of Lennoxville native Brian Hollands as head coach, and Dylan Konecny (a BU student-athlete) as assistant.

Madaleno concedes that this year will be a “building year” for the ladies, with a young roster made up of mostly rookies. But, amongst the small core of veterans, this is cause for excitement. “We have been able to balance our small core with the incoming players and have created great chemistry” says Sara. “We have a strong defense and talented defense that all work together to feed each other’s drive”.

Assistant Coach Konency has also been quick to recognize the chemistry and passion of the team. “The team is a very close knit group that have great chemistry on and off the ice. They are a very aggressive group who won’t back down from any team and will compete for the full game” continues the coach.

Konency expects the team to be competitive this year, regardless of whether or not they have any league affiliation. “Our goal entering every game will be for the team to play to the best of their abilities and hopefully win. I expect the team to do very well in the tournaments we enter throughout the season; hopefully

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Despite having no league affiliation, the BU Polar Bears will expect to be competitive throughout this season.

we can bring back some trophies to BU”.

Madaleno is also confident, saying “Our vets have a good experience of the team’s atmosphere, and level of play. I am confident that the leadership on the team will result in overall success, with the help of our new coaching staff who are very passionate and experienced”.

After one game, the Polar Bears look to be in fine form, netting 3 goals in a opening night victory. Saxon Ireland, Cortland Pickering and Krista Wilson all scored on the night. Ireland, Pickering, Laura Lesco and Madi Kinley all chipped in with an assist each.

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Glorious end to Gaiter regular season Gaiters enter playoffs with home field advantage

By François Leduc Contributor

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s the football season comes to an end in the RSEQ division, the Bishop’s Gaiters have secured a playoff spot. With their win at Concordia 44-36 on Oct.19, the 2013 Gaiters are the first Bishop’s football team to make the playoffs since 1994.

Not only have the Gaiters secured post-season action, they have also clinched home-field advantage with their recent win over the McGill Redman, 40 to 21. Now that the season is over, the playoff picture is complete.

Next week, Bishop’s will be hosting the Montreal Carrabin at Coulter Field. The Gaiters hope to get their revenge from their loss to Montreal in week two.

The matchup consists of the Gaiters entering with a highpowered offence facing the second best defence in the RSEQ. The offence that runs on all cylinders for the Gaiters is their passing game averaging over 500 yards per game, leading the division in yardage.

However, the Montreal Carrabin defence is ranked second in aerial defence, allowing only 270

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Jordan Heather (pictured) had a record breaking season, throwing for the most yards in CIS history.

yards per game. So, the playoff game at Coulter filed should be a show, as the Silver and Purple have proven themselves more than capable.

Players to watch in the playoff on the Bishop’s roster are mostly on offence. First and foremost credit should go to quarterback Jordan Heather for leading his team in this spectacular season.

Heather is ranked number one in passing yards in the CIS with 3132 yards on the season, averaging over 300 yards a game.

With the victory over McGill, Heather wrote his own name in

the CIS history books, throwing for the most yards in one season in CIS history. Heather has simply played great throughout the season and is comfortable making the throws as he benefits from great protection from the offensive line.

One of the keys to Heather’s success is receiver Alexander Fox who has had a milestone year leading the team in all categories of receiving stats. Fox also leads the CIS in receiving yards and touchdowns, making him a threat for many defences around the RSEQ, especially

coming out with four touchdown receptions in Bishop’s final game against McGill. Fox leaves his mark in the league with 1009 yards and twelve touchdowns.

Though Fox has proven to be a consistent target and a favourite receiver, Heather has not made his offence one dimensional and has spread the ball around to different receivers. The other key threats are Stephen Adekolu, Yaata Nyantakyi, and Geoff Coventry. All of these three receivers have also made it to the top 50 players in the CIS each

making great contributions to the offence with all of them having at least 400 yards this season. Combined these receivers have found the end zone 9 times through the quarterback’s arm. Combined with Fox, the main threats of the Gaiters offence has Heather has connected with end zone 20 times this season.

Finally, another key player that will surely have an impact on Bishop’s Playoff run is kicker Mathieu Paquette. Like, Fox, Paquette has also made a significant contribution to their win over McGill to end the regular season. Paquette has played his final game perfectly, converting all of his extra points on Fox’s four Touchdown catches and splitting the uprights four times, generating twelve points for the Gaiters offence. This makes Paquette fourth in the CIS in Field Goals made, which makes him a threat in the playoff.

Come Nov. 2, the Gaiters will be ready to make history, as they look to advance to the RSEQ finals. The playoff battle starts at 1 p.m. at Bishop’s Coulter Field.

do you even lift?

No grains, no gains

Proper eating before and after exercise will maximise your efforts

By Éric Joly Gaiters Strength and Conditioning coach Owner of Staxx Gym

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ast time we spoke about proper eating in order to maximise results in the weight room. Here are some of the foods to look for and some to avoid in order to make you go the distance.

When you engage in a workout, carbs are the primary source of energy for your muscles, and a vigorous training can use up most of the carbs stored in your muscles. So BEFORE you train, eat foods rich in complex carbohydrates such whole-grain pasta, bread, rice and fruits. Those are the best source of energy.

Have a small meal made of complex carbs about an hour before you train. This will enable you to train harder and longer without getting dizzy or woozy during your workout.

Avoid Candy!

A chocolate bar may seem like a good ‘’boost’’, but it may also lead to a drop in

blood sugar levels during exercise, causing you to feel tired and sluggish, definitely not something that we want to happen mid-session.

Make sure you hydrate your body before, during, and after you train. Hydration provides proper body temperature. Water remains your best source of fluids. Avoid fruit juices and sodas. Drinks that exceed 10% of carbs may cause cramps and nausea.

RIGHT AFTER you train, eat more carbs. Carbs are necessary in order to restore your muscle glycogen levels. Proteins are also important. Within 60 minutes of completing your workout, have a meal made of lean protein like tuna or chicken. Protein plays a crucial role in the repair of muscle tissues and building mass.

In a nutshell, what to eat and when to eat it will ensure you make the gains you desire. You can train until you turn blue, but you will not go very far without the proper fuel.

Good gas in the tank will make you go the distance!

It’s another great day to get better!

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Phoenix teen flying high

Sherbrooke’s Daniel Audette climbs up prospect rankings for 2014 NHL Draft

Vincent Menard Contributor

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ast year, the Sherbrooke Phoenix took 16 year old Daniel Audette first overall in the expansion teams first ever QMJHL draft. After a difficult start, Sherbrooke was able to make it to the playoffs, with Audette racking 29 points in 54 games. During the holidays, he was also recognized while playing on the Quebec U-17 World Cup team.

This year, Audette leads Sherbrooke in scoring, finding himself among the league’s top players with 22 points in 17 games. However, the biggest concern with him is his size. At 17 years old he stands at 5’9” and 176 lbs. According to TSN’s scout Craig Button, he believes that Audette deserves an honorable mention, as a star even though he was not ranked within the top 60 players available in this year’s draft.

After last year’s incredible success, things are going back to normal for the QMJHL. Of all the league’s players, the central scouting service of the NHL only ranks Moncton’s Ivan Berbashev on the “A” list. Aud-

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Daniel Audette, son of former NHLer Donald, was the first Sherbrooke Phoenix draft pick.

ette is found on the “B” list, and surprisingly, Baie-Comeau’s big blue liner Alexis Vanier is nowhere to be found in these rankings. Sherbrooke has two more players worthy of a letter as defensemen Carl Neill and team captain Jonathan Deschamps receive a mention on

the “C” list.

Last year’s “once-in-a-generation” draft for Quebec meant that a lot of the league’s top players would be on team Canada’s radar for the upcoming World Juniors, which would be lead by Jonathan Drouin, arguably the most talented player

to come out of the province since Vincent Lecavalier. A potential list of other players who may be wearing the Maple Leaf around Christmas time include Émile Poirier, Anthony Mantha, Charles Hudon, Frédérick Gauthier, Micheal Matheson, and Zach Fucale.

Sherbrooke residents will have the opportunity to see most of these guys in action, as the city will host next month of the games of the Subway Series featuring a team made up of QMJHL stars vs. team Russia.

NBA season about to kick off

By Jared Perlmutter Spor ts Editor

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he three-peat. A mythical beast in the world of sport. A term used only in reference to the finest of organizations across the sporting world. A term copyrighted by none other than Miami Heat executive, Pat Riley.

After missing out on getting his three-peat with the Lakers in the late 80s, Riley looks like he may finally have his chance, with the 2013 Miami Heat poised for yet another fantastic season.

At this point there is no question; Lebron James has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the best player on the planet. Combined with the other members of the “Big Three” (Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh) and a solid core of supporting players, the Heat look poised for another championship run.

The Heat’s quest to three-peat is not the only intriguing storyline in NBA circles. The NBA has been hit with an injury bug, taking down some of the league’s best and brightest. Derrick Rose (Chicago), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City) and Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles) are all looking to recover from long term injuries.

Rose’s return to action has been the most notable.

Rose has been recovering from an ACL tear, one of the most devastating injuries in sports. The injury takes typically around a year to fully recover from, but Rose, despite having medical clearance, chose not to play at all last season. This season, he hopes to return stronger than before, with rumors circling that he has added a ridiculous five inches to his already impressive vertical.

Rose’s return to the hardcourt will certainly be worth watching.

“Maybe, just maybe, Pat Riley will get lucky this year.”

Bryant meanwhile, is attempting to return from an Achilles tear suffered late last year. With the Dwight Howard saga finally concluding in LA, Bryant will return to the Laker lineup the unquestioned leader and primary offensive weapon.

While the Eastern Conference is pretty much set with the Heat, Bulls, Pacers and Knicks contending, the West is far more wide open. San Antonio, coming off a heartbreaking finals loss, will look to score Tim Duncan and

Gregg Popovich an elusive fifth title.

After a huge playoff,, both the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors will look to build upon their success. The Warriors made splashes early this offseason, signing Andre Iguodala to a four-year deal. Iggy will help boost the Dubs lackluster defense, and will add to the bevy of offensive and transition weapons.

Speaking of big offseason moves, how can we forget to mention the Dwightmare, version 2.0? After a dragged out affair before his move from Orlando to LA, Dwight Howard has caused a commotion once again.

Just when things were looking up for Howard in LA, he jumped ship to Houston, to team with James Harden and Jeremy Lin. He has proven once again that it doesn’t matter what you do to try and make him happy (like the Lakers firing former coach Mike Brown), because he will eventually just leave on his own terms anyway.

Though maybe a little too early to call, my prediction is that the Heat are able to three-peat. Why? Well the simple answer is Lebron James. No one can do what he does on the court, and it doesn’t matter what you throw against him, he’ll beat it. So maybe, just maybe, Pat Riley will get lucky this year, and finally have his three-peat.

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NFL mourns loss of son

Reigning MVP Adrian Peterson faces toughest challenge yet

By Marcus Lam-Peters Contributor

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year after his Hall of Fame season and a brief playoff appearance, Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson is dealing with a lot. His team is sitting at the bottom of the NFC North with a 1-5 record and no quarterback. His performance has been hindered this season by a hamstring injury that he has admitted is affecting him mentally. To add to his list of mental burdens earlier this month, Peterson also watched as his two year old son was buried.

Peterson’s son, Tyrese Robert Ruffin, died two days after being hospitalized with severe head injuries that he received from an assault. The boy was left in the care of Joseph Robert Patterson, the boyfriend of the child’s mother, on Oct. 9 who allegedly attacked the child.

He is accused of causing brain damage and bleeding of the skull from shaking the child and injuries to the head.

Patterson has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder and additional counts of first-degree manslaughter. Charges of aggravated battery of an infant, and abuse or cruelty to a minor have also been laid. A second-degree murder conviction warrants a man-

datory life sentence.

Still the story goes deeper. Peterson had only discovered that the infant was his son about two months prior to his death (around the beginning of the NFL season). He was making arrangements with the boy’s mother to meet. Upon receiving the news of Tyrese’s injuries he headed straight to the hospital where he met his son for the first time on life support. He died the next day.

Patterson has a history of assault and has served jail time before. Last year a protection order was taken out against Patterson, in which he had to stay away from a former girlfriend and their son.

The woman claimed that Patterson had threatened to kill her multiple times and that he spanked her 3-year-old son’s bare bottom until it had welts after hearing the boy acted up at church.

Many NFL players have reached out to express their condolences through social networks. The Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin III and Houston Texans’ defense lineman J.J. Watt are two notable stars who expressed sympathy. Celebrity tweets of support from the entertainment world included Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Durant and Khloe Kardashian.

LeBron James also made a couple tweets expressing his support and stating how much this incident touched

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Peterson, the reigning NFL MVP, has had to deal with a great amount of grief throughout his playing career.

him, having two young sons of his own.

James even proclaimed, “Ol’ buddy will get what’s coming to him!!” An obvious reference to Patterson, “So Damn sad man!”. “Makes no sense at all. Innocent kid with dreams gets taking away by a coward with no dreams at all! Smh #SickForAP.” This is not the first time Peterson has had to deal with tragedy in his family life. The

night before he competed in the NFL Combine, his half brother was murdered.

Peterson has asked for privacy and respect at this time for him and his family but still took to Twitter to thank all those who reached out online and made special note of the overwhelming amount of love he felt from other NFL players.

A P.K Subban effect?

Canadiens defensemen defying the odds

By Vincent Menard Contributor

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f you take a look at the history of the Montreal Canadiens , you’ll understand why they used to be called “The Flying Frenchmen.” From Rocket Richard in the 40s and 50s, to Guy Lafleur in the 70s, the club’s most popular figures where fast skating, spectacular forwards.

The 80s saw a skinny goalie with an unusual style become a national hero. Patrick Roy and his butterfly style brought 2 cups (‘86, ‘93) and one more final (‘89). Roy inspired young hockey players in Quebec and it was now “in” to be a goalie.

This led Quebec to become a goaltending factory. Look back at team Canada rosters at the World Junior during the 90s; you’ll see a lot of Roy’s spirit-

ual sons, including Roberto Luongo, Marc Denis, and Martin Biron.

This brings me to the 201314 Montreal Canadiens. For the first time ever, the team’s most popular figure is a defenseman.

His name is PK Subban and he is the reigning Norris trophy winner and a strong candidate to join Team Canada at the next Olympic Games. I think that Subban’s charisma may help some minor hockey coaches to convince their best athletes to play at the blue line. Given how few of them you can find, quality defenseman are often more valuable than an equally talented forward.

Some may point out that Subban is an Anglophone from Toronto and that he may not have the same impact over Quebec than the likes of Lafleur and Roy. I’d argue that today’s youth

(that includes anybody under 25) do not remember a time when the Montreal Canadiens were a powerful team filled with players from Quebec.

Additionally, in the age of internet and video games, modern kids are more aware of what is going on outside of Quebec and are familiar with the fact that modern hockey teams are closer to being the United Nations than to be French/English Canadians only. Furthermore, Subban often drops a sentence in French here and there during in interviews and some say that he is more fluent than he shows.

The situation with Quebec defensemen has never been really good. If I were to build a potential Quebec team for an international competition, I’d struggle to find a quality defenseman to play behind the

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Despite being an Anglophone from Toronto, Subban’s skills have garnered him quite the following.

“Big Three” made up of Kris Letang, Marc-Édouard Vlasic, and François Beauchemin. After these guys, I’d make a desperate attempt to get 52 year-old Raymond Bourque out of retirement. Luckily, there are some good prospects coming up, including Detroit’s Xavier Ouellet and Philadelphia’s Samuel Morin.

I hope that Subban will help promote his position to other young hockey players in Quebec. If he is successful, then perhaps we could be seeing the start of a new generation of Quebec hockey. We can only hope.

onto victory!

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