The Campus september 17, 2014

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The Campus The Ice Bucket Challenge: Summer’s Fad? Editors, T 2014-2015 Nicole Gauvreau Copy Editor

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he social media craze of the summer. Millions have done it, from teens to celebrities. It’s the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Charged with hopes to spread awareness and raise funds, on the surface the Ice Bucket Challenge sounds like a good idea. However, how much has really been done? Will the Ice Bucket Challenge join a long list of other temporary awareness campaigns?

ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as motor neurone disease or Lou Gehrig Disease. It’s a highly debilitating disease that causes gradual paralysis, significant pain, and eventually death.

All this generally occurs within five years of diagnosis. About 20%, such as famous theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, live longer but with a diminished quality of life. Its incidence is roughly 2 in 100,000, or .002% of the population.

Clearly the disease and research into it seems like a worthy cause. It’s also true that ALS is a rare enough disease that it receives little research funding and few donations.

The Ice Bucket Challenge has helped remedy this, having raised over $15 million between June and mid-August.

This is an astonishingly small amount given the high profile, mega stars who have partaken, such as Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.

Many people simply dump ice water on their head, film it, post the video

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The Ice Bucket Challenge brought people together for a singular cause.

on social media. The challenge a few friends and family members to do the same within twenty-four hours or pay $100.

These people don’t donate, and a fair few say no more about ALS than the fact that they are partaking in the ALS Ice Bucket challenge.

The viral nature of the challenge has overshadowed the fact that the whole point is to donate. In its original form, one was to both douse oneself in ice water and donate $10 to research for treatment.

It’s beginning to seem that the Ice Bucket Challenge may soon join the ranks of the various other viral campaigns for awareness that have occurred in recent years.

Remember #Haiti? The Twitter campaign formed to help the country after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in 2010. Then there was

#Kony2012, the campaign to find and prosecute Joseph Kony by watching a video and donating.

The results of all these campaigns were a few months of awareness and action, only for interest to taper off.

150,000 Haitians are still in temporary shelters and Joseph Kony is still at large.

As the weather cools and an icy shock of water grows less appealing, it seems certain that the Ice Bucket Challenge will die off. ALS will return to the edge of society’s consciousness.

If you’d like to donate money to ALS research and provide care for those affected by the disease you can go to https://www.als.ca/en/donate.

Ebola Epidemic in West Africa: What you Need to Know Asha-Maria Bost Opinions Editor

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he recent Ebola Virus epidemic in West Africa has encouraged action and preventative measures around the world. Previous epidemics in Africa were contained because they were often in isolated communities.

However, the current epidemic has moved to large cities in Liberia, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal. Since these communities have significant traffic in and out of the community, the virus can travel quickly into a new city or country.

Currently the Virus has a 90% mortality rate. 2300 people have died in Africa, including over 1000 in Liberia and 80 health workers. The disease can be transmitted via direct contact through broken skin, mucus, and other bodily fluids. Ebola can also be transferred through indirect contact with sheets or towels that have been contaminated with infected bodily fluids.

The virus’s original host was a species of bat and can infect other animals. This

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Medical equipment set out to dry at an Ebola treatment center.

increases the risk of disease transmission.

The preventative measures taken by the W.H.O include wearing gloves when dealing with an infected person and burying the victims safely. They also encourage the public to be aware of the situation.

In 2012, Canadian researchers were able to make a concoction of different antibodies that were able to stop the infection. This must be given within 24 hours of exposure.

However, Ebola only shows signs of symptoms 10 days after exposure and can only be detected in the blood after

72 hours. Symptoms include a high fever, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat.

Researchers in California have developed an experimental drug called ZMapp. This drug was used on two infected American aid workers and significantly improved their health, and is being used for a third.

The drug has not been tested clinically on humans in a controlled setting. Meaning it can’t be approved for widespread use, as the effects of the drug are unknown. ZMapp is currently being tested in clinical trials.

In Canada, there are no reported cases of Ebola. Post-secondary institutions are including precautions for infections in their welcome packages and guidelines.

Student/faculty who return from an infected country are advised to tell public health services or the university. The chance of infection is low. However, it is better to be over-prepared than caught by surprise.

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Let Your Colours Shine Through!

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n Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. students gathered on campus to participate in the second annual Shinerama Colour Run. This 5k charity run raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis research. It is one of many events that are organized during Orientation Week. Freshmen, seniors, and alumni participate in a demonstration of unwavering school spirit.

Emily Elizabeth, one of the organizers, said, “the Shinerama Colour Run is a nice change from the typical Orientation Week events. It’s a really fun way to raise money and be active at the same time.”

The crowd gathered at the Sport Plex for the beginning of the course. This year, runners did two laps that followed the borders of campus. A colour station was located at the corner of Abbott residences and another in the library parking lot.

Along the way, there were volunteers who helped direct runners on the correct path. Angie Lanza was one of these people. She experienced similar runs and wanted to provide encouragement to runners. “It’s nice when there are people cheering for you,” she stated as she gave out high-fives.

This was a common motivator for volunteers. Many of those who were helping out participated in charity runs in the past. They wanted to be involved in

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A popular event during Orientation Week, runners are all smiles as they participate in the charity 5k.m

a new way that would give them an entirely different experience.

The volunteers had a blast soaking runners with water guns and throwing colour powder. Volunteers sang out the Shinerama cheer, reminding participants of the importance of the event.

Everyone completed the run at his or her own pace; there were even some rollerblades and strollers in the midst of all those sneakers.

As with any race, there was competi-

tion at the finish line. Marten Sealy and Harry Utsal ran side by side in hopes of being first to finish the run. Sealy ultimately nabbed the spotlight.

Volunteers and runners cheered for the participants as they crossed the finish line. Everyone had smiles on their faces, even when it started to rain.

Despite the quick shift in weather, Matthew Robinson said that the experience was “awesome! I have no words to describe it.” This was Robinson’s second

ISIS: How is Canada Involved?

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ome call them “Orcs” due to their black-clad semblance to the evil Tolkien warriors. Even al-Qaeda, a wellknown Islamic terrorist organization, has denounced this terrorist group for being too violent.

This dangerous organization is know as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), but have themselves switched to using Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or more recently simply “Islamic State” (IS).

While most stories have surrounded the United States’ involvement with ISIS, new advancements in plans to destroy the terrorist group have led Canada to support the U.S. President’s action plan.

On Aug. 21, Calgary imam Syed Soharwardy made national news when he publicly condemned the execution of U.S. journalist James Wright Foley.

Soharwardy went so far as to call ISIS “un-Islamic”, and expressed concern that Muslim Canadian youth might be persuaded to sympathize with the terrorists.

Soharwardy claimed that he knew personally of ISIS attempts to recruit Canadians, describing their infiltration of places of worship and even universities. He reported receiving numerous

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Iraqi soldiers abandon armor during retreat from ISIS.

death threats as a result of his outspoken stance.

The Telegraph reported that it knew of at least 130 Canadians who had joined ISIS in the Middle East.

It was not until Aug. 28, however, that CBC was able to confirm the names of two young Canadian ISIS recruits: brothers Gregory and Collin Gordon of Calgary, confirming Soharwardy’s fears.

The pair converted to Islam in 20112012, and shortly after disappeared.

They were suspected to have travelled to Syria.

Collin was formerly a student at the

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Thompson Rivers University.

He played volleyball at both institutions, founded the Kamloops Social Club, and organized several parties and concerts.

Both brothers have since been active on Facebook posting photos of themselves engaging in jihadist activities.

Perhaps the most frightening thing about Collin is how “normal” he still sounds. In recent tweets, he idly commented on an article written about himself in a local Kamloops newspaper, expressed that he missed his family, and posted a video of himself playing video

year participating in the run.

The experience was a memorable one and students hope to see it continued in future years. Final results from Shinerama events are still being tallied by the SRC, as donations continue to come in.

A well-deserved thank you is extended to all the students who made Orientation Week possible. The excitement and dedication that each person contributes to this tradition is what makes Bishop’s University a unique experience.

games with other jihadists.

On September 11th, U.S. President Barrack Obama announced that more air strikes will be carried out and additional advisors will be deployed in Iraq and Syria.

Canada will provide humanitarian aid and military advisers in Iraq. No commitment was made to send in troops or get involved in Syria.

Obama has been careful not to call his government’s actions a “war.” However, his opponents criticize him for using too much violence.

Canadian critics of Harper have expressed concern that the so-called “advisors” could eventually turn into full-fledged military involvement in the conflict.

As students, we need to remain mindful that Muslims are very peaceful people, and groups like ISIS are the unfortunate minority.

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The Taste of Initiative Emily Baldwin Contributor

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reweries. They are popping up everywhere. Sherbrooke, and even Bishop’s University, is no exception, as beer lovers continually choose to drink craft beer.

No two microbreweries are the same.

The house stout at the Boquébière will taste completely different than the one ordered at the Lion.

The phenomenon of microbreweries is unique in Quebec: there is experimentation with new ways of making beer; local ingredients are mixed with artisan techniques and scientific innovation.

This has led to a large variety of drinks.

There are dark stouts that sit heavy in your stomach, light refreshing blondes, and whites that sparkle like champagne.

There is beer flavored with blueberries, caramel, or pumpkin spice. Beer tours are on the rise, in which each pint is tasted as if it were fine wine. No matter what your preference, there is a beer to suit any taste.

Sales of craft beers are rising rapidly, while commercial beer sales remain unchanged. This has led to major companies trying to cash in on the market.

Moosehead launched their micro-

brewery called Hop City in 2009. Labatt has its Alexander Keith’s “Brewmaster Series.” Then there is Six Pints. It is supposedly a merge between three microbreweries, but on closer inspection proves to be owned by Molson.

Does this mean large corporations threaten the future of local beer? Unlikely.

Demand for craft beer is increasing, as is the demand for variety. It is quite possible that the beer industry will soon resemble the restaurant industry. Where both large corporations and independent businesses exist side by side.

There is also a fundamental quality that large companies just cannot replicate: the sense of community that develops around a local pub that brews its own beer.

At many microbreweries, clients can ask detailed questions about the brewing process. These businesses tailor directly to their community, brewing seasonal beers, inventing new ones, and hosting events.

Microbreweries are more than just another pub. They bring people together in a way that further supports independent creativity and passion. Go test it for yourself.

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The rising popularity of microbreweries across the province deserves a mighty toast!

Dogs on Duty Guenevere Macdonald Contributor

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here are some odd looking students walking around campus. No, we’re not talking about fellow frosh or even strange new roommates.

We’re talking about the four-legged furry students sitting in on classes. The ones who take up the prime exit seats next to the door. They have fluffy tails and big eyes that tempt you to come closer, all the while sporting vests that read: “Do not pet.”

This year Bishop’s welcomes back two registered working dogs. Saxon, a King Shepherd in his third year at Bishop’s, is a certified Mobility Assistance Visual Aid Dog. Lightening, a husky cross in her second year at Bishop’s, is a Service Dog in training.

These two dogs accompany their student handlers to classes and events on campus year round.

A service dog is a dog that is specially trained to perform a series of tasks to accommodate for the limitations of a disabled handler. These tasks can include walking and balance assistance, retrieval of objects, opening and closing doors, medical condition alerts, etc.

These dogs are chosen specifically for behaviour and temperament, willingness to work, and stamina. The training takes a lot of time and money before the dogs are ready to work full time.

Service dogs are not pets. They are permitted to go anywhere the public is permitted.

When you see a service dog there is one thing you should always remember:

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Guenevere MacDonald and her service dog, Saxon, navigate their way through Bishop’s library.

ignore the dog. The dog is focused on keeping their handler safe. Any interference from the general public disrupts the dog’s concentration and puts the handler and the dog at risk of injury.

Do Not do any of the following in the presence of service dogs: 1) reach out and pet the dog as you pass; 2) make distracting sounds to get the dogs attention; 3) speak to the dog; 4) throw or

offer food to the dog; 5) question the handler as to why they need the dog.

At the beginning of the year, certain individuals will be permitted to meet and greet the dogs. These individuals include all members of security, professors, the Accessibility and Accommodations team, and individuals in charge of the sports complex, meal facilities, and administration.

This is a safety precaution for the dogs and their handlers. These individuals will be the first responders on the scene in the event of a medical emergency.

If you see a service dog without their harness on it means they are on a break.

This is when they are allowed to interact and play. Feel free to approach their handlers and ask permission to interact with the dogs during this time.

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Donald Lecture Series Emma Fingler Contributor

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ach year Bishop’s University welcomes exceptional individuals, who inspire students, through the Donald Lecture Series. The idea behind the Donald Lecture Series is to “provide insight, provoke thought, and stimulate debate on the most compelling issues affecting our world today.”

Thanks to the support of John Donald, a Bishop’s alumnus, these lectures are free to enjoy. Being a student at Bishop’s gives one the ability to experience a variety of incredible events in a small, personal setting.

In previous years, speakers have included guests such as, Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Jesse Jackson, and Kevin O’Leary. This year the three speakers will cover a wide range of topics, all critically acclaimed in his or her area of expertise.

On Thursday, October 2, 2014, Bishop’s will be hosting Lyn Heward, the former Director of Creation for Cirque de Soleil. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All.”

Not only for aspiring acrobats, Heward explores the nature of creativity and innovation. Ideal for business students, she discusses what one needs in today’s business climate to ensure success. As President and COO of the Creative Content Division at Cirque de Soleil, Heward has experience in risk-taking, product development, and leadership.

Next in the line-up is Edward Burtynsky, a respected Canadian photographer. He will visit the campus on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014.

Burtnysky’s photographs have been featured in over 60 major museums around the globe, in both solo and group exhibitions. Exploring the link between industry and nature, he manages to find beauty in some of the most raw and unlikely of places.

He inspires art at all levels through his ‘Toronto Image Works’ center. The founding of this business contributed to him being awarded Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006. Burtynsky is sure to astound the audience with his captivating and provoking images.

Finally, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, Centennial Theatre will be welcoming Colonel Chris Hadfield. An accomplished Canadian astronaut, Colonel Hadfield

PQ Support Falters Francois Leduc Contributor

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he coming year may be brutal for the Parti Québecois (PQ). After their loss, at the hands of Philippe Couillard’s Liberals in the April election, the PQ is not making headway with voters or within the party.

Summer of 2014 has not helped rally any support for Quebec sovereignty; the PQ loss of power is now paired with

increased criticism regarding a referendum.

Lucien Bouchard, a former PQ premier stated, “Sovereignty is no longer possible.” Bouchard also declared that the Bloc Québecois, the federal Quebec party he founded, no longer has a reason to be in Ottawa.

In July, Pierre-Karl Peladaeu, former CEO of Quebecor media, has announced his intention of entering the race for

The Death of Divinity Nicole Gauvreau Copy Editor

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t’s one of the oldest buildings on campus, preceded only by McGreer Hall, St. Mark’s Chapel, Old Johnson, and part of Morris House. Throughout its long history, Divinity has been many things, included a rather long project for Administration and the staff of Buildings and Grounds.

Divinity House was built in 1891, thanks to a grant from Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, in order to house the students of the (now closed) Faculty of Divinity and the family of the Professor of Pastoral Theology, which would, according to the Divinity House brochure, allow Theological students to “keep certain devotional rules and lead a more disciplined life in preparation for the ministry.” At this time the building was just the main, square portion of Divinity as we know it now and had no

veranda (which was added in 1904).

Sixteen years later, in 1907, the Oratory (now the Writing Centre) was added to the house as a memorial to Bishops Charles James Stewart, and dedicated to the Venerable Bede, a seventh century monk.

From this time until 1949, Divinity remained fairly unchanged. In 1949, Divinity underwent its first major renovation and was adapted to accommodate 20 students, rather than the former 17. In 1962, Divinity was again renovated, and students from outside the Faculty of Divinity began to move in.

Only eight years later, the Faculty of Divinity closed and the Oratory deconsecrated. In 1971 it became the first co-ed residence on campus.

During the restoration of McGreer Hall in 1988, Divinity house was made into offices. After the restoration of McGreer was finished, administrative offices moved out of Divinity and faculty offices

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Colonel Chris Hadfield is one of the three guest speakers coming to Bishop’s University.

has become an international sensation.

He delighted the world with his daily interactions through social media while aboard the International Space Station, beginning each day with “Good Morning, Earth!”

Since returning with both feet on the ground, Hadfield has toured extensively and inspired many with his book, “An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth.”

With many achievements to his name,

Hadfield will share the lessons he learned throughout his career as not only an astronaut, but also an engineer and pilot.

Guaranteed to be inspiring and thought provoking, don’t miss the Donald Lecture Series coming this year at Bishop’s University.

the PQ leadership. This move has made many party members uneasy.

Though the next election is not an immediate concern, the PQ has reason to worry. With the emergence of the Coallition Avenir Québec, the PQ has lost many of its key seats, including former premier Pauline Marois’s riding in Charlevoix.

Another cause for anxiety shared by PQ activists is the split of the separatist

vote. This is due to other emerging separatist parties such as Québec Solidaire, who have ben recognised in the National Assembly since 2008.

The question is not whether the importance of the PQ has faltered, but if it has simply lost its appeal to voters. If the debate on independence does not draw more voters in the next election, the PQ may witness its end in politics.

moved in.

This year, you’ll notice Divinity seems rather empty. In fact, only the Writing Centre in the old Oratory remains. The French Help Centre, professor’s offices, and language labs have been moved to either McGreer basement or Norton and Pollack. If you poke around you’ll still find the kitchen in working order, (with fittings from the 1920s to 1950s) and washrooms on the second and third floors (complete with shower stall and bathtub from it’s days as a residence).

But why is Divinity so empty this year? The answer is both complex and simple. For a number of years Divinity House has been in need of major updates and renovations so that it will meet modern building and fire codes.

Recently it was asked that the building be vacated by December 31st, 2014 (at which point the Writing Centre will be moved to where the Health Centre is in MacKinnon, which will move to the

Sports Plex). However, the problems do not stop at bringing the building up to code. The structure also needs to be reinforced and waterproofed (as to prevent further and future mould problems), and the Oratory/Writing Centre has suffered salt damage from the ring road being too close to the walls.

Repairs, renovations and updates have been planned for years, but are coming to a head this year as rumours circulate that Divinity will be demolished and a new building put in it’s place.

Michel Caron, head of Buildings and Grounds here on campus, assures us that the decision for either renovation or demolition has not yet been made, and the costs for the two options are comparable. In the mean time, Divinity will still be maintained, inside and out.

For now, enjoy Divinity as it is, because regardless of if renovation or demolition is pursued, the building will never be the same again.

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Sexual Violence: Creating a Culture of Support and Advocacy on Campus Asha-Maria Bost Opinion Editor

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n Sunday August 31st Mike Domitrz gave his nationally-renowned talk entitled “Can I kiss you?”—an interactive presentation that teaches the audience about consent, sexual assault and the consequences of being a bystander watching abuse take place. My friends and I attended the presentation for the athletes, although none of us could be classified as athletes. Many of the athletes were strongly encouraged, by their coaches, to be there, and were disinterested when the talk started, but soon the atmosphere in the room changed as everyone began to listen to Domitrz.

Domitrz told the audience that many people do not ask first for what they want in sexual relationships and instead continue with the act without asking for consent. Consent is mandatory in every situation and when you are drunk or high you cannot give consent. He described the reasons why people often do not intervene in sexually exploitive situations: because they assume that it is none of their business and don’t want to block their friends from potentially getting a partner.

Domitrz highlighted that it is every-

one’s responsibility to stop sexual assault because we can only make the people we care about safer when we look out for everybody. We should start calling out these situations of abuse of power (for example when one person is drunker than another) and, without accusing the other person, bring the disadvantaged person out of harm’s way.

Domitrz also recounted the heartwrenching story of his sister’s sexual assault, and how sometimes the survivors of sexual assault end up consoling the people they love or stopping them from reacting violently instead of getting the support they need.

Domitrz’ talk was a great start towards a conversation about sexual assault and prevention that we need tohave on our campus. He was able to engage the crowd with anecdotes that the largely male crowd could listen to and relate with. It is extremely important for students to understand consent and bystander intervention in order to create a campus that genuinely cares about all students and especially those who are the most vulnerable.

However, learning from survivors of sexual violence is especially important, and perhaps a next step for the administration because these are the voices

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Mike Domitrz speaking during his presentation on August 31st.

that matter most when learning how to combat sexual assault on campus.

Survivors show us the harmful consequences of being absent bystanders and maintaining the system of ignorance and privilege that shames survivors and keeps them silent. We have to create a culture of support at our school that sends a message to all survivors of sexual violence that we are always here to support you, listen to you and help you with whatever support you may need.

If anyone reading this needs a place

to talk about their experiences with violence and/or sexual assault CALACS Estrie is an organization in Sherbrooke that provides services to survivors of violence. On campus we have the counselling services offered in student support, as well as some peer support offered by the students of the University’s Gender Equity Centre located in the Diversity Centre located in the basement of the sub building.

Moving from the Bishop’s Bubble to My First Apartment Taryn Buskard Contributor

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hen I first accepted my offer to Bishops, one of the largest driving forces in my decision to come here was the vibrant residence life the school offered. I was lucky enough to get my first choice in room assignment, so when I arrived at Bishops I was able to live in a bog-style room (single room with a shared bathroom) in Kuehner. Living on campus for the year was probably the best choice I could have made for my first year, but after a year I was ready to move off campus.

The reason campus life is so quintessential to the first year experience is because it is very much the doorway to the Bishops community. When I first came to Bishop’s, I only knew one person who was also going, though I knew of one other person. This meant that when I arrived I made entirely new friends.

A large percentage of my friends I met during frosh week through my team, but I met an equal number from being on campus. Many were

people I met in meal hall, or from attending residence life events. Most of these friendships were formed naturally and easy to maintain as the friends I had made were always around. A year later, I no longer live on residence, but so far many of those friends have either come over for dinner or touched base with me somehow. Now being off campus, where your friends aren’t all compacted into one space, you have to put effort into maintaining existing friendships. Nevertheless, in my experience, these friendships formed while being on campus have been maintained into this year quite effortlessly.

Campus life also aids you in discovering campus services, and offers a chance to experience the town. You won’t need to leave campus to buy many of your essential items due to the fact that there is a general store, a clinic, multiple places on campus to eat and the bookstore. Once you eventually leave campus however, you will realize how small Lennoxville is and how easy everything is to find. I must admit that one of the best perks to living on campus

was the fact that I never had to walk through Lennoxville alone at night.

Despite the fact that this is a relatively small and safe city, I would not have been comfortable walking through the town alone in the dark simply because of the fact that I would not know the people I would pass on the street.

Despite my positive experience with residence, it seemed like a natural transition to move off campus in second year. I know the town, so walking home after my night classes is no longer a worry for me.

I know where everything is, so being close to all the amenities is especially convenient. It does have its drawbacks, such as a larger amount of cleaning, but no matter where you live this will be a responsibility. For me, cooking for myself has been a welcome change. As convenient as Dewies is, I’m very used to high quality homemade food which was one of the things I missed most last year. I do not regret leaving residence for a second, but I would equally regret having not lived there for my first year.

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King Tim: Burger King Acquires Tim Horton’s Nicole Gauvreau Copy Editor

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t’s caused uproar on both sides of the border. On one side, tax inversion (reincorporating the company to another country) is the problem; on the other it’s the future of what many consider a national institution.

What is the cause of all this uproar— including everything from general grumbling to threats of boycotts? Tim Hortons, Canada’s favourite and best known, Oakville, Ont.-based breakfast company, has agreed to a $12.5 billion merger with Burger King, a Florida-based burger chain. While the acquisition is presently causing plenty of discontent, it’s not a bad thing for either company, and is a very good thing for Canada and Tim Hortons.

Canadians unsure of what the merger means for the service provided at Tim Hortons should not be worried. The

management of all companies involved have said there should be no change in service at Tim Hortons, and the Tim Hortons service model is likely to be adopted at Burger King Restaurants.

A bit of history on the ownership of the Tim Hortons puts the new deal in perspective. In 1995 Wendy’s acquired Tim Hortons after Daniel P. Murphy, at the time the owner of all the Tim Hortons and Wendy’s in P.E.I., successfully opened some franchise locations selling both menus. During this period both brands remained incorporated and headquartered in their respective countries, until Wendy’s decided to sell Tim Hortons to shareholders in 2006, at which point Tim Hortons became incorporated in Delaware, until reorganising in Canada in 2009.

Fast-forward five years and Tim Hortons is again coming under foreign ownership. 3G Capital, the Brazilian investment firm that owns a majority of

Burger King, will own 51% of Tim Hortons shares, with Burger King owning 27%, and present Tim Hortons shareholders 22%. However, this time the foreign ownership should positively impact Canada and the Tim Hortons brand.

Burger King will be reincorporating in Ontario, and thus pay its corporate taxes to Canada, rather than just the local taxes required by individual franchise locations. As Burger King had US$1.97 billion in revenue in 2012 and Canada’s federal corporate tax rate is 15%, that’s approximately CAN$325 million to the Government of Canada, not to mention what will go to the province of Ontario.

Some Americans are not happy with this reincorporation in Ontario as the U.S. government will lose Burger King’s corporate taxes, and, at 35%, the U.S. federal tax rate is significantly higher than Canada’s meaning they will lose a significant portion of money.

And it’s not just in tax revenues that

Canada will benefit. Currently, Burger King does not have much in the way of a breakfast or coffee brand, and is thus losing business to McDonald’s. Once the merger is completed, it is entirely possible that Tim Hortons products will be sold at Burger King stores across Canada and the United States. This will help expand the Tim Hortons market, something that has been tried with little success for a number of years as the U.S. stores face stiff competition from the New England-based chains Dunkin’ Donuts and Au Bon Pain.

Entering into the large, lucrative U.S. market, and potentially various other global markets where Burger King is found, can only be a good thing for Tim Hortons revenue and Canadian travellers needing a Tim Hortons fix abroad.

The deal will also positively benefit Canada from an increase in corporate tax revenue flowing into the country.

Attention Seeker or Dedicated Fan? Sexism rears its ugly head in the cosplay world.

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osplay’s growing popularity encourages many people to participate in the trend. The once nearly exclusively male activity is now increasingly gaining female interest.

However, women are subjected to large amounts of stress and pressure in comparison to male cosplayers. Many men do not take women seriously when it comes to comics and sci-fi.

Women potentially pose a threat to the traditional cosplay culture, as the generation shifts towards greater acceptance of a once ridiculed area of interest. This causes gender conflict to arise in a once united community.

There are many sides to the argument on sexism in cosplay. Many women state that they feel empowered in their chosen costumes. While others argue that women are expected to look “sexy” while cosplaying.

Cosplay gives women the opportunity to build confidence as they embody the female heroines who inspired them.

Cosplay is not all about girls showing off their bodies, and/or being objectified by male cosplayers, women want to feel strong emulating their idols.

Women of all shapes and sizes participate in cosplay and choose to show as much or as little of skin as they desire.

This decision can lead to a variety of negative outcomes.

There is growing pressure among women to fully embody their chosen characters by changing their physical appearance. Despite cosplay’s tendency to give women the chance to feel em-

powered, it can also be a source of extreme social pressure.

Some women feel they need to lose weight in order to fit the stereotypical idea of a sexy, revealing female cosplayer or simply to portray their characters more realistically.

Female cosplayers might feel less than confident if their body type does not compare to some of the other participants. The appearance of eating disorders among young women triggered by cosplay is alarming.

However, for many women showing off their body and feeling sexy empowers them. This does not mean they invite sexual harassment, and many women cosplayers have opened up about how they are degraded for their costumes.

A recent movement started when female cosplayers held up simple messages that read, “Cosplay does not equal consent.” This was directed to men who Photos courtesy Jessica Nigri & Shirion take a revealing cosplay outfit as encourLeft: Harley Quinn Cosplay: Confident or too revealing? agement for physical intimacy.

This is a huge violation of women’s Right: Princess Peach Cosplay: Princess Peach loves conventions too! privacy and personal boundaries. It extends even further as some individuals or verbal abuse. aspect that cosplayers love just as much snap photos at inappropriate angles of In the coming years, the amount of as the kids. unaware, female cosplayers. women interested in cosplay is bound to A good example needs to be set for There is a huge difference between continue increasing and men are going these young children. One that shows taking a picture of a bunch of cosplayers to have to start accepting that fact. respect for women and acceptance of at a convention and taking a revealing Cosplay is not about isolation or de- creative differences. picture of an unaware victim. If someone grading individuals. It is about a comLet’s get back to the real purpose of really wants a picture, the best method munity of people coming together to cosplay - to pay the ultimate homage to is to always ask. share common interests. Instead of ridi- characters we know and love. If women With more awareness, female cos- culing each other, cosplayers need to ap- want to dress a certain way, that is their players can be more prepared for the preciate one another. own decision and they should not be possible responses they may receive at This is especially true as more conven- punished for it. conventions. This allows them to stick to tions appeal to families. Children rush to strong morals and not tolerate physical meet their favourite superheroes – an

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Bringing the Private into the Public Sphere: Fighting On Campus Rape with a Mattress Asha-Maria Bost Opinion Editor

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21 year-old student from Columbia University is taking a commendable stance towards bringing her rapist to justice. Two years after being raped on her bed in her sophomore year, Emma Sulkowicz has decided to do a performance art project in which she will carry around her mattress with her for the whole of her senior year or until her rapist leaves the school.

Sulkowicz was disappointed by the lack of care in how the university’s administration dealt with the sexual assault. Two other women have also alleged that the same man raped them causing many to wonder how someone could go unpunished with so many people hurt by the alleged rapist’s conduct. She did not report her rape at first because it was a personal emotional trauma, but after hearing that two other students were raped by the same person she decided to bring her case to the administration. The administration found a way to disregard each case, telling Sulkowicz to explain how a sexual act could happen without lube and Sulkowicz had to hear her rapist say that she imagined that he coerced her. These proceedings, and those with the police department,

left the rapist unpunished and Sulkowicz in a state of shock.

Columbia’s new policy, according to Sukowicz is worse than the first as it does not allow someone who has been accused by multiple people to have multiple hearings going on at the same time.

The students are not allowed to testify at each other’s trials and can only start a hearing after the other hearing is finished. Students found responsible for rape are to receive a written warning or face expulsion, similar to what you would expect for an underage drinking offense.

Sulkowicz’s story shows real courage and hope in a time where women are Photo courtesy Getty Images feeling unsafe on campuses throughout Emma Sulkowicz carrying her mattress around the Columbia University campus.

North America. Sulkowicz took a drastic and admirable step towards bring- ual assault can no longer be ignored periences with sexual assault. Last year ing her rapist to justice, allowing many and is not tolerated by the student body. Nicole Rutberg’s graduating art piece other people to understand the root of Women like Sulkowicz are the change told the stories of two Bishop’s students her trauma by bringing her experience makers, the people who give us hope who were sexually assaulted during of rape and the mattress, a symbol of that we will not stay silent, but find jus- their time at the university and engaged her rape, out of the private sphere into tice for ourselves, our sisters, and our the audience to think about when they the public eye. The project is also help- brothers that have been touched by rape. thought on campus sexual assault would ing Sulkowicz cope with the emotional Sulkowicz’s plight reminds us to stop. There are so many people fighting stand in solidarity with those who try for change on so many campuses that adtrauma she experienced.

Students from Columbia are helping and change the policies that are unfair vocating tirelessly for better policies and Sulkowicz carry the mattress around, within our universities. Students here at better supports is the next step towards standing in solidarity with Sulkowicz Bishop’s have also done art pieces and making our schools safer for everyone. sending a message that on campus sex- activism to demonstrate on campus ex-

Five One Foreign: Lost in Lennoxville Ashlea Potter-Powell Contributor

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owntown Montreal is my home. A home full of open art, free activities, cultural diversity, potholes, late buses, and a sense of familiarity. I know our rules: jaywalk, but don’t get hit and definitely don’t buy Boston Crème doughnuts from Tim Horton’s during the Habs vs Bruins games. Follow MTLBlog on Facebook. For the love of all that is holy, don’t use pizza cheese for poutine.

That’s the way of the 5-1-4. The YUL. Ville Marie.

The way of the 8-1-9 is still a big question mark that needs exploring. I haven’t yet gotten the hang of knowing how everything works in Lennoxville.

For one, people seem to be friendlier here. I can walk past someone I spoke to once, a week ago, and I’m still greeted with at least a smile and a wave. I can plunk down with a steaming plate of stir fry at an empty spot next to a chatting group of people at Dewie’s, introduce myself and join in on the conversation.

Back at home I’d eat on the go or only with people I knew. I’m not anti-social, but I’m still surprised by how open and welcoming everyone has been so far.

Back home, I could perfectly measure the amount of time required to get wherever I was going, through various forms of public transportation. I even could figure out how much time I would need in case of any delays along the way. Here at

Bishop’s, I’ve so far been embarrassingly early for nearly everything. To get to the school buildings from Munster, I gave myself 15 minutes to get from point A to point B. Turns out I only need 8 minutes, door to door, when walking slowly – as opposed to my regular powerwalk – to get across campus.

Full honesty, I’m pretty wary about others’ intentions if I don’t know the person or group of people that well.

You’d be a fool if you expected to get anything back that you forgot while in Montreal – our Lost and Founds hold nothing more than a sense of defeat.

While visiting other residence buildings, I noticed that people leave their doors open while in their rooms. That may not seem like a big deal, but to me it’s like leaving your front door unlocked while you’re gone for the entire day – an invitation for theft.

Lastly, I’m used to having a great deal of diversity when it comes to ethnic food.

Down the street from where I work, I could go for sushi, Portuguese chicken, shish taouk, or bubble tea – all of which are within a block of each other. This isn’t a complaint about Dewie’s by any means, but I seem to be out of luck for a quick cravings fix if I get a hankering for chips and curry during the semester.

Despite all of the above, I’ll adapt. I’ll explore and get more comfortable, but for now I’m still feeling a little 5-1-foreign.

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Downtown Montreal.

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Downtown Lennoxville - illustrates the change of pace.

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Reasons to Flex at the Plex

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ishop’s University’s Sports Centre is undergoing major renovations for the first time since it was built in 1974.

It is on schedule to be completed before 2015 and will remain open to the public during construction.

In addition to an all-new basketball court and hockey arena, close to 75% of the fitness equipment will be new. The renovations have doubled the size of the John H. Price Sports Centre and the

fresh layout feels open and welcoming compared to the stuffiness of the previous fitness area. The floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a nice view and a flood of sunlight.

Bishop’s University’s Athletic Manager, Joey Sabo, says that the Athletic Department’s biggest concern is that “the new fitness area has to be gorgeous”.

While it is still undergoing renovations, Sabo says it is “transformed completely from what it used to be”.

While students and the community

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will enjoy the new sports centre, it will also help the Gaiters sports teams roar on to victory. The athletes will have access to newer and better exercise equipment and a more inviting environment in which to use it. The school’s brand new facilities will be a big selling point when recruiting new athletes. Rod Gilpin, Coach of the men’s basketball team, says “having top notch training facilities certainly helps in selling the school to potential recruits”.

Surrounding the exercise facilities are

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classrooms and lounge areas, making it a true community centre. The terrace is expected to be ready for use in Fall 2015, where students can study or relax in the sun. The new centre will hold the health clinic and the sports medical clinic under the same roof as the gym, for easy access to all the school’s wellness resources. Sabo describes it as “truly the place to come to heal”.

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Student Opinions on The New Plex “I really like the new design and layout. But the actual weights area feels a bit crowded. Also the change “We are so lucky to be able to use the new gym this serooms are tiny. I'm assuming the actual ones are being built and we are just using the hockey ones until mester, there is much more space than there used to be, then. Other than those I thinks it's great and the new water fountains are fantastic.” – Danny Babin new classes and new equipment. We cannot use the pool and the running track at the moment, but we have to be “I’ve been looking forward to the new gym since my first year at Bishop’s. It is finally here, and it is great. patient, you know what they say: ‘Rome wasn’t built in a I can’t wait to see the rest of it when it is finished.” - Borys Morgach, BU Men’s Soccer Team day.’ I cannot wait to be able to use it at its full potential at the beginning of next year!” – Marjorie Labrecque, spin“Why are there no mirrors? And only communal showers? Some curtains would be nice. The Plex is used ning instructor and leader of running club by such a varied range of age groups that it's seeminly inappropriate and uncomfortable to just strip down and hop in the shower with a 65 year old and a 7 year old. The open space is awesome, and it's very clean “They should have put in a climbing wall!” - Ryan which is nice - we need more floor mats! Or they need to be in a more accessible location - behind a wall Lundell-Creagh, member of BU Climbing Club crevice is not the most ideal. There's some design things that definitely need to be worked out, but it's still under construction so thats understandable - but we miss our pool, sauna, rentable storage boxes and private showers. It's definitely an upgrade from what we had before, but there's definitely many things that “The Gym/Weightroom would need some more mats to can still be improved. Think about the community using the space, not just the sports teams. We need the do exercises on the floor.” – Yan Nick space just as much as they do! – Anonymous

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A Review of the Arkells Taryn Buskard Contributor

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rosh week is known for many events, but perhaps the highlight of the week is the concert. On September 1st, the Arkells took the stage performing for an excited group of Bishop’s students. This was a particularly exciting event due to the Arkells’ recent success in the past year: they are currently being featured

by Much Music and recently signed on to Tokyo Police Club’s up and coming tour.

The band aimed to please; there were some hits that had people standing on their toes in excitement. The songs sounded almost exactly like the recorded versions, which the audience had

listened to in anticipation, but with the added flare that comes with live music.

In turn, it was a fantastic introduction to new songs and some of the less popular ones.

The band did an excellent job creating atmosphere and understanding the Bishop’s audience. This is the second time they’ve performed at Bishop’s, which may have influenced their apparent need to impress. At the end of the show, while everyone was still excited and not quite ready for the night to end, Max Kerman (the front man) asked the students to sing the school song. Thus, the audience became part of the show; the band ended their concert on a high note.

Best, the listener didn’t need to know the band to enjoy this concert. The band talked to the audience, giving a sense of who they are and getting everyone excited. After the concert, the band stayed and sold merchandise, taking the time to meet those who had come to see them.

This meant a lot both to those who were familiar and less familiar with the band.

The Arkells rang in the school year for the students with a bang, leaving a lasting impression that students will be telling their friends about for years to come.

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The Arkells performing during Orientation Week for the Concert in the Quad.

It’s Come Down To Crossovers Oliver Rind Contributor

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o it’s come down to a cartoon crossover for both McFarlane and Groening. Yes, Matt Groening has agreed with Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane to do a crossover featuring the two highly renowned all-American families, which is set to air in the next couple weeks on FOX. The episode entitled “The Simpsons Guy” is in fact not a collaborative project, but rather an idea of McFarlane’s, along with writer Patrick Maighan, and of course, Groening’s permission. It will

be the season premier of the thirteenth season for Family Guy, and respectively as well, the twenty-sixth season premier of The Simpsons on the same day.

For the first time since its first appearance in 1987 on The Tracy Ullman Show as short clips, The Simpsons will appear outside of their own show and guest in another. However, even if it is Family Guy, fans will be delighted to know that the original members will provide the voices for our beloved Springfielders.

The episode was first announced back in July of 2013, but in May of this year, a five-minute teaser clip at Comic-Con International in San Diego showed some

of the footage to be expected in the hourlong crossover. We are first shown the Griffin family arriving on the outskirts of Springfield (queue Simpsons Theme Song), followed by a brief encounter with Homer and Apu, where Homer welcomes his “albino” friends unconditionally with a dozen donuts. Throughout the year, many hints to the story’s plot have been dropped, and confirmed with the campaign teaser: Homer will fight Peter much like the famed Chicken fights. Bart will show the wonders of pranking Moe’s Tavern, and so forth.

Anyone can recognize the yellow fat man strangling the pointy-haired

hell raiser, and everyone knows the martini-drinking talking dog and the sociopathic baby. But twenty-six years doesn’t seem like enough for Groening, nor do thirteen seem fit for McFarlane.

Both have big plans for their upcoming seasons. Yet, this episode just seems like a plea for ratings from the both of them. The shows are jumping the shark, and we can only hope that McFarlane will save the two birds from the stone.

“The Simpsons Guy” is set to air Sunday, September the 28th on Fox. Maybe the crossover will be the little kindle of humor needed to reignite them.

Hip Hopera Comes to Bishop’s Sebastien Heins’ Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera Christo Graham Contributor

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here is something about a one-man show that brings theatre and entertainment back to its roots. Stripping a story down to the bare essentials by placing a solitary chair center stage with one man portraying each character is a brave move. However, it is always worth it. Sebastien Heins, creator and performer of Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera sees the solo act as a piece of storytelling. By engaging in the dialogue with himself, alternating between characters, settings, and time, Heins puts the audience around an allegorical campfire that ties together the oldest of creative art forms with the modern backdrop of the Hip Hop genre.

The piece centers around two broth-

ers, “CashMoney & MoneyPussy”, whose R&B superstardom lifestyle is drastically changed forever after a tragic car accident. Brotherhood, in its most preliminary sense, started in 2011 when Heins attended the National Theatre School in Montreal. It has come quite far since its 15-minute incarnation at the time; Heins says if all goes well, the audience should feel like they’re at “a bangin’ live hip hop show” when they walk in the doors of Turner Studio Theatre where the now developed, three act version of Brotherhood will be performed. Although directed by fellow National Theatre School student Adam Lazarus, Heins has remained the center of Brotherhood from conception to incubation. The story, music, and performance are all provided by Heins himself as a multi-hyphenate renaissance man.

When asked to paint an “inspiration map” of people, places, and things that pair well with Brotherhood or have provided influence on the piece, Heins listed everyone from Lil’ Wayne to The Weekend, Marvin Gaye to Michael Jackson, the Krump Movement and even Anglican Choral Music. He also credits “the idea of NYC” and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as inspirations for the project.

Heins hopes that by bringing Brotherhood: The Hip Hopera to Bishop’s University, students will see the significant crossover between workshopped ideas in school and the continuation of those ideas after the fact. By providing a talkback opportunity for the audience after the performance, Heins will be able to share his thoughts on the creative process from two perspectives: since

Brotherhood has grown from a small idea inside the institutional learning environment (or the “incubator of talent”) and continued on past graduation to be developed over the last two years, Heins encourages creative minds to carry all ideas and projects over into “real life”, from and to any stage.

What’s next for Heins? He is a man who, like his art, never stops moving and developing. Since winning the “Best Emerging Artist” award at the International United Solo Festival, he has also been part of Outside The March Theatre Company’s production of Mr. Burns, which follows post-apocalyptic survivors reenacting episodes of The Simpsons for each other… In other words, Heins is someone to keep your sights on.

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Fall Shows Worth the Bus Ticket to Montreal Alex Roy Contributor

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ar too many artists have a terrible habit of passing a Toronto date on their North American tour as a sufficient visit to the Great White North. While these bands – and most Torontonians – don’t blink an eye at the oversight, Montreal remains Canada’s cultural epicentre, and its countless bars and theatres are a must-stop for any artist worth their salt.

Only a thirty-five dollar bus ride and a few stops on the Metro separates Bishop’s University from the best shows Montreal has on offer this fall semester.

The first show definitely worth hauling up Autoroute 10 comes on Tuesday,

Back to Vinyl Luc Saulnier Contributor

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ver look through your parent’s large mass of records and wonder what all the big fuss was about? Well wonder no more, because vinyl is back and it’s time to discover that classic sound for yourself! But before you delve into the world of LPs, EPs, and OMG this sounds amazing, the most important purchase you can make is the coveted turntable.

Honestly, my initial purchase of a turntable was a complete disaster, so here are some essential tips to save you from heartache. Many turntables come with a multitude of features included which cater mostly to DJ’s and other entertainment professionals. For a casual yet affordable experience here are some very simple features to look for: Cartridge: Hands down the cartridge is the most important part of your turntable. Sadly most reproduction models carry ceramic cartridges which are very low quality and are bound to damage your precious vinyl collection.

My second turntable came with a dualmagnet cartridge but as long as your purchase has a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridge you’ll be fine.

Sept. 23. Half paella restaurant, half intimate concert venue, La Sala Rossa in the Upper Plateau will play host to British boy-girl duo Slow Club who bolstered their sound on Complete Surrender after two albums of barebones love songs.

In an exercise in unfortunate timing, Bishop’s Homecoming Saturday shares its Sept. 27 date with possibly the best show to be found in Montreal this fall.

When the Gaiters kick off against Mount Allison, Danish pop singer MØ will be taking the stage at the Corona Theatre in St-Henri. However, the hundred-dollar StubHub price tag should be enough to keep feet firmly planted in the Coulter

Tone arm: It’s important that your tone arm matches your cartridge capabilities; preassembled tables will arrive ready to play. Aside from this, another main factor is ensuring that your turntable’s tone arm is automatic in the sense that it will automatically return the tone arm to it’s resting position after your record has finished playing.

Needle: Make sure your stylus needle is either diamond (yes diamond) or sapphire (yes sapphire). It is also important to have a spare needle on hand as a damaged needle equals a damaged record.

It’s difficult to estimate the life of a neeThe Arkells’ album ‘Michigan Left’ on vinyl. dle, most damage will occur due to improper use but one thing is for certain; turntables look up U-Turn Orbit Basic you will hear the difference a damaged turntables and Pro-Ject Debut Carbon needle makes on your record. Lastly, a turntables.

As for the records themselves, diamond needle will outlive a sapphire the sound quality is unparalleled when stylus at least threefold.

In the end I exchanged my port- compared to CD or MP3. Owning vinyl able Crosley Keepsake for an Audio- allows you the unique experience of Technica LP60USB. Although this is Au- holding, smelling, and admiring your dio-Technica’s entry-level model, it has music medium as it plays. Building a dia fully automatic tone arm, aluminum verse vinyl collection which accentuates platter, and a replaceable diamond sty- your personally may be difficult at times lus. Also it has a handy feature which al- but with vinyl’s reemergence many curlows me to rip all my vinyl to any laptop rent artists are releasing vinyl versions or computer. In total the turn table cost of their albums. Luckily, I was able to me $140. For other solid, yet affordable, snag a vinyl copy of The Arkells’ album

Back-to-School Playlist Tabitha Brasso-Ernst Contributor

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oing back to school is always a bittersweet feeling. The lazy, carefree days of freedom are coming to an end, and we may find ourselves leaving our hometowns to go back to school.

However, there can be many fun aspects to starting a new school year, such as seeing your Bishop’s friends after a long summer apart and partaking in outdoor activities while the weather is still nice enough. I have compiled a list of songs that I feel embody the relaxing yet exciting vibe of early September in the following playlist.

8.) “Modern Jesus” - Portugal. The Man Having just been introduced to the

parking lot.

In the glaring summer sun, Seattleduo ODESZA highlighted Day One at Osheaga’s Piknic Electronik stage. Currently fighting off the likes of Ariana Grande to hold onto number one spot on Billboard dance charts with their daysold album In Return, fifteen dollar tickets for ODESZA at Le Belmont on Oct. 5 looks like the biggest steal of the fall, and the hottest dance party since Bishop’s invaded Disclosure at Métropolis last January.

On the topic of Osheaga standouts, for those who are not so excited to skip a month of groceries for an Alt-J ticket, waiting five days for St. Lucia Nov. 17 at

band Portugal. The Man, I was pleasantly impressed!

7.) “Tiger Mountain Peasant Song” Fleet Foxes This song is a personal favourite of mine, mostly because of the tight vocal harmonies. Fleet Foxes are always a must-listen whenever I need a study playlist.

6.) “Golden” - Brett To me, this song exemplifies the chill vibe of the end of summer. I could definitely hear this being played at a back to school bonfire.

5.) “Back In the Day” - Brian Culbertson One of the more jazzy additions to this playlist, this song combines class with

catchiness in the best way.

4.) “M83” - Midnight City Much like the other songs on this list, this one is extremely catchy. Stargazing by the Massawippi River would not be complete without Midnight City!

3.) “Ventura Highway” - America Just because catchy guitar riffs are one of my favourite things ever, this song is obviously high up on my list.

2.) “Stay With Me” - Sam Smith Although this song is extremely emotional and heart wrenching, there is a soothing effect that makes one want to stop everything and listen. Also, the killer harmonies in the chorus get an A+ from me!

Corona Theatre is the way to go.

Touring their infinitely danceable debut When The Night, St. Lucia’s highenergy, percussion-rich live performance – along with singer J.P. Grobler’s signature flower print shirts – is going to bring summer indoors on a cold November night.

The very next night, London Grammar, the farthest thing from a St. Lucia dance party, visits Club Soda. If You Wait is an album of quarter-life crisis ballads, but the gorgeously textured music behind Hannah Reid’s goose bumps-guaranteed voice makes London Grammar and St. Lucia a pair of dates worth circling on the calendar six or seven times.

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Michigan Left and also managed to have it signed by nearly the whole band during the orientation concert; this is one of many benefits a CD and MP3 download cannot give you. Sadly, many independent record stores have long closed down; however there remains one located on 169 Rue King Ouest in Sherbrooke. This awesome vinyl and CD store is located within biking or bussing distance and has a large array of vinyl at very decent prices.

1.) “Gold (Thomas Jack Remix)”Gabriel Rios Another song that has a catchy guitar riff, this one captures the essence of the winding down of Summer, and the welcoming of new things and experiences.

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Space Oddity

Guardians of the Galaxy’s Interstellar Soundtrack.

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itch the iPod and dig up your parents’ Walkman as Guardians of the Galaxy’s ‘Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ takes you on an interstellar ride that feels right at home.

Guardians of the Galaxy has audiences hooked on a feelin’ and high on believin’ that 80’s pop hits are the sound of the future. Although the sci-fi adventure film is set in outer space, the soundtrack is anything but. From the Jackson 5 to the Runaways, David Bowie to Redbone, and, of course, the title track from Blue Swede, Guardians soundtrack is composed of nostalgic pop that brings audiences back to earth as characters onscreen hurtle through space.

Like any good mix tape, ‘Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ has a few common themes: nostalgia, and cutting loose – Footloose, that is. Protagonist Peter Quill, as portrayed

by Chris Pratt, dances through Guardians with the actual ‘Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ in hand. This means that both characters and audience members share the auditory experience of the handcrafted mix.

‘Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ is not simply an excuse to wiggle in your seat while Quill prances across the screen, though. The mix holds much more importance.

In the film, Quill receives the tape from his dying mother before he begins his intergalactic journey. As Quill travels through space, he keeps the mix as a sentiment to remind him, and the audience, of humanity’s humble place amongst the stars – and he can’t help but

share the mix with a few alien life forms along the way.

More than once, Quill’s headphones are worn by curious character not used to man’s ‘primitive’ technology. Quill’s counterpart-in-crime, Gamora, played

by Zoe Saldana, adorns the headphones momentarily as Quill explains their power: the power of pop.

But what is that power, exactly?

‘Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ presents modern audiences with pop of the past, all the while floating through futuristic space, and still manages to get those on and off-screen groovin’ – regardless of their timeline.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) No.

Title

Artist(s)

1.

"Hooked on a Feeling"

3.

"Spirit in the Sky"

Norman Greenbaum

5.

"Fooled Around and Fell in Love"

Elvin Bishop

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4.

6.

"Go All the Way"

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"Moonage Daydream"

"I'm Not in Love"

"O-o-h Child"

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

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4:02 4:41

4:35 6:03

Redbone

3:26

Rupert Holmes

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Five Stairsteps

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The Runaways

"Escape (The Piña Colada Song)"

2:52

10cc

"Cherry Bomb"

10.

12.

David Bowie

The Jackson 5

"Come and Get Your Love"

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Raspberries

"I Want You Back"

8.

9.

Blue Swede

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Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

2:58 2:17

2:29

Total length: 44:35

Upcoming Centennial Theatre Events SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 3PM:

Daniel Clarke Bouchard, a 14 year old piano prodigy, is slated to perform next Sunday mid-afternoon. The young performer has already accomplished what many people can only dream of doing; the prodigy is a winner of the Buono International Piano competition (giving him the opportunity of a lifetime to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall), and has already released his first album, Scéne d’enfants (Atma Classique). The album features collaborations with his mentors and music by Mozart, Debussy, Beethoven, and Chopin. In addition to being incredibly gifted, Bouchard charmed countless viewers of the Ellen Degeneres talk show; and it will surely not be the last time he entrances an audience! Tickets are regularly $25, with a student rate of $17. For more information, Bouchard’s website can be found at www.danielclarkbouchard.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 8 PM:

This Toronto-based performer first gained notoriety under the pseudonym of Final Fantasy. Now known as Owen Pallett, this violinist and composer tours extensively with Arcade Fire and was a primary composer for the soundtrack of Spike Jonze’s Her (2013). Pallett was the first laureate of the Polaris Prize in 2006, and in addition to this prestigious accolade, he was nominated for the 2013 Oscars in the Best Original Score category. For his first performance at Centennial Theatre, Pallett will be performing music from his fourth album, entitled In Conflict, which was released earlier this year. Regular tickets are $40; students can attend this event free of charge.

For more information on Pallett and his music, visit www.owenpalletteternal.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 8 PM:

In collaboration with the Conseil quèbècois de la musique, Centennial Theatre presents a reference on jazz music, Quand le jazz est lá. Hosted by Stanley Péan, this presentation features two halves: a brief overview of jazz history, accompanied by demonstrations by the accompanying musicians, and then the musical guests showcasing their composition skills in a jazz performance sure to educate even the most musically disinclined. Accompanying musicians include Sonia Johnson (vocalist), Marianne Trudel (piano), Samuel Blais (saxophone), Fraser Hollins (double bass), and Martin Auguste (drums). The performance is promising to be an excellent way to celebrate International Music Day. Student tickets are $17.

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The State of Concussion Prevention in Amateur Sports Mike Stanley Spor ts Writer

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n sports there is always a growing need to prevent injuries; it is always a huge loss to the game and the respected team when a player goes down from injury. Most commonly, injuries occur in contact sports, and the trending topic always seems be concussion prevention.

Concussions not only result from a severe blow to the head, but also can have lasting repercussions that can cause different levels of physical, cognitive and or emotional symptoms, many of which can be permanent.

Being mainly a golfer I’ve never personally had to go worry about such injury as they are far from common on the golf course, but recently after taking up rugby and watching a lot of hockey and

football, the fright and concern towards this specific injury to players is ever present.

This concern led me to look at what Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and other amateur leagues do to protect their athletes in concussion prevention.

I can attest that on the rugby team, no player is allowed to see any contact, or even a minute of regular game play, without what is called a “baseline test”.

This test is a concussion management tool for the trainers of the team to use: they must make each athlete go through a series of cognitive tests that are used in a computerized assessments that measure Reaction Time, Memory Capacity, Speed of Mental Processing, and Executive Functioning of the brain. A trainer can then use this standard and make the athlete retake the test if a concussion is

NFL Season Preview Andrew Szasz Contributor

The 2014-2015 National Football League has a lot to offer fans this season.

Expect upsets, underdog comebacks and more mind-boggling hits than Jay Cutler’s overly concussed head can handle.

Following the outrageously exciting weeks one and two in the NFL, The Campus has compiled an NFL division preview which will provide fans with an idea of the favourites, up-and-comers and laughing-stocks of the league.

NFC West The NFC West is home to the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are the team to beat this year. Their balanced yet explosive offense, crushing defense and deranged coach Pete Carroll are incomparable league wide. These Seahawks are tried and proven.

The 49ers showed a particular amount of determination in their week one win against Dallas. Maybe Quarterback Colin Kapernick and his crew can give the Seahawks a run for their money in the west?

NFC North After a disappointing finish to the 2013-2014 campaign the Green Bay Packers are looking to come back strong this season. QB Aaron Rogers will look to make his claim as one of the best in the game this year. Look for Rogers to have an MVP like season and another division title to his “Discount-Double Check” belt.

The Detroit Lions are everyone’s favourite underdog this season. QB Matt Stafford and Wide-Out Calvin Johnson can straight-up win games by themselves. If Ndamukong Suh and the Lions

defense can hold a fourth quarter lead, maybe Detroit can surprise us all and slide into a Wild Card berth.

NFC East The NFC East is easily one of the worst divisions in the NFL this year. That being said, any game involving these teams will be exciting. The Dallas Cowboys – the Maple Leafs of the NFL – are always fun to watch. Tony Romo’s impeccable ability to self-destruct at any moment is better than a movie and Jerry Jones - the team’s owner mired in a sex scandal – is at par with Charlie Sheen for sound-bite gemstones.

Barring any sort of disaster, Eli Manning’s New York Giants should glide to victory. However, in this division you never know. Look for it to be an all-out pillow fight in the NFC East this season.

NFC South The New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons are equally great teams along with the defense heavy Carolina Panthers. This season, the South will be a war of attrition with all types of whacky endings.

Perhaps this is Quarterback Matt Ryan’s year to prove he is more than just a‘good’ QB. The Falcons defense is revamped and should poise a real threat to all offenses this season. Look for the Falcons to come out of the South on top.

Ryan’s counterpart QB Drew Brees had a very mediocre season for his standards last year. Brees is easily a top 3 quarterback and will come out firing in 2014-2015. The addition of fresh eyes and legs by rookie Brandin Cooks at Wide Receiver, the Saints will be contenders in the NFC.

suspected, as a way in identifying if the brain is operating at same level or not, and if it is meeting certain standards.

A new tool that can be used in data collecting and concussion prevention is Shockbox sensors. These sensors can be applied to helmets, such as hockey and football, and provide tracking of every blow taken in the head region—it measures the G-Force of every hit on a timeline and thus can be reviewed in the future when doubts might occur about how hard a hit was, or provide information on certain possible injuries.

Now while none of these tests and sensors help make a definite diagnosis of the athlete, it does provide valuable information so that, combined with the protocols each league has and the trained medical staff, the athlete in question is sure to be in good hands.

It is worth noting that the Bishop’s Gaiters football team has recently implemented an initiative towards Shockbox sensor and will be using it, along with the Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or. They will be the two first Canadian universities taking that step in using the technology. Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff, the Mcgill Redmen player who has been studying medicine since 2010 was drafted in the 6th round of the NFL Draft and currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been helping the developers and is also a spokesperson for the technology in the hopes that putting more sensors in football or hockey helmets will help provide some insightful information in preventing concussions in sports.

AFC West After a pummeling in the Super Bowl by the Seahawks last year, the Denver Broncos are revamped for the 20142015 season. Peyton Manning and his platoon are bigger, faster and stronger.

The addition of Defensive End Demarcus Ware will give the Broncos a real defense comparable with Pittsburgh or Baltimore. The Broncos are the obvious favourite in the AFC conference this year.

The Chiefs are a defensive powerhouse. Their offense under QB Mike Smith is rather anemic however, in the non-competitive AFC the Chiefs should slide into a Wild Card position.

the Bills have of making the playoffs.

Rex Ryan and his New York Jets could surprise everyone this year. Although the ghost of Mark Sanchez past, is still lingering and will probably haunt the Jets for the foreseeable future.

Look for the New England Patriots again win the division and dominate the AFC once more.

AFC North With the recent release of Running Back Ray Rice by the Baltimore Ravens, the AFC North just got very interesting. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals and the Ravens are all sitting at parody with one-another. No team really stands out however; this division is heated with punishing defensive rivalries that crack bones and break hearts.

Additionally the drafting of Jonny ‘football’ Manziel makes the Cleveland Browns worth paying attention to for a change. Maybe Manziel’s succession to football stardom will give Cleveland a fighting chance and prove the doubters wrong? Probably not.

Winner: Bengals AFC East The Buffalo Bills are caught in a Quagmire on whether or not they will be move to Toronto. The slowly rebuilding Bills are set up with a QB, an RB and a semi-respectable defense. However, sitting in a division with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots crushes any hope

AFC South Andrew Luck is apparently the next best thing for the Indianapolis Colts. The South is the weakest division in the NFL this season. Comprised of the Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Colts, it should be very straightforward season for Luck and the Colts.

The Texans have just lost the #1 overall pick Jadaveon Clowney in the 2014 entry draft to injury while the Jaguars are just awful.

Tennessee may be able to compete. A new offensive line and QB is a dangerous combo but still look for the Colts to take the division.

In my prediction for the Super Bowl this year I have Aaron Rodgers and the Packers coming out of the NFC to take on Peyton Manning and the Broncos of the AFC Super Bowl: Green Bay: 28 Broncos: 18 It’s going to be a great year for football this year.

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Gaiters Sputtering to Start

After a record breaking season, the Gaiter’s limp out to an 0-2 start.

Jared Perlmutter Editor-in-Chief

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fter finishing the regular season 6-2 last year, the Bishop’s Gaiters were riding high, despite a home playoff loss to end the season. Former Gaiter’s Jordan Heather and Alexander Fox both had spectacular individual seasons, breaking Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) records along the way. Gaiter talent was in high demand, with a large number of Bishop’s players receiving CFL tryouts.

But, oh, how a year can change things.

No longer does BU have the rocket arm of Jordan Heather, or the reliable hands of Stephen Adekolu (BC Lions), Geoff Coventry and Alexander Fox. Tailback Matt Burke (Ottawa Red Blacks) is gone as well from the offence to, as is stalwart

lineman Kyle Handy, now a coach with the team.

Despite the losses, the BU faithful were still hopeful, having retained as much talent as they lost. On the defensive side of the ball, Steven Adu returned, after a tryout with the Ottawa Red Blacks. Additionally, East-West bowl participant and highly regarded defensive lineman Theo Thompson returns for his fourth year, as does linebacker Adrian Clarke.

The Gaiter’s first game was against Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) bottom-dweller Concordia. Despite going 2-0 versus Concordia last year, the Stingers, with new coach Micky Donovan were not to be underestimated.

Recruiting heavily from the US, the Stingers looked solid in attack, gaining yards on the ground all day. The Sting-

ers’ Gunner Tatum gashed the Gaiter’s for 192 yards on the ground.

While BU’s aerial attack sputtered, their ground game was nearly as solid as Con U’s. Ronlee King-Fileen carried the ball for 119 and a score which gave Bishop’s their only lead of the affair.

Shane McDonald, the Gaiter’s fifth year QB had a forgettable game, tossing for 319 yards, but throwing three interceptions in the process.

However, despite the loss (final score 25-15 Concordia) the Gaiter’s had little time to sulk, as they prepared to face RSEQ powerhouse: the Université de Montreal Carabins, less than a week later, on Sept 12th.

Montreal, known for having one of the most inhospitable stadiums for opposing teams, would be making their home

debut, against a BU team they beat twice last year. The No.5 ranked Carabins were heavily favoured in what many thought would be a no-contest.

The game started off well for BU, holding Montreal to only five points in the first quarter. Add to this Ryan Hector’s interception, and the BU defence was looking stout. However, this was to be BU’s strongest quarter; after an offensive explosion, Montreal jumped to a 31-0 halftime lead.

The Gaiter’s would get on the board however, as freshman quarterback Travis Eman (spelling McDonald) tossed a touchdown to receiver Nathan Heather late in the fourth quarter. It was, however, a case of too little too late for BU, as Montreal would hang on for a 41-7 victory.

However, since TMZ’s release of the video, the Ravens, the NFL, and society have all deemed expulsion necessary.

Under Commissioner Roger Goodell’s leadership, the NFL has become notorious for weak penalties to law-breaking players. In the Rice case, the NFL and Goodell have come under staunch criticism for a soft penalty on a horrendous offence. However, it appears that fans and America have grown tired of Goodell’s sweep-under-the-rug approach to all things.

According to the CBC, since 2013, six NFL players have been accused and/or

charged in domestic abuse cases. Many of these players are still playing in the NFL and have received no jail time.

America’s largest feminist institution has called for Goodell to step down or be fired.

Apparently, the NFL received the elevator tape two months prior to Rice’s suspension and only suspended him indefinitely once the video surfaced. Officials claim they had not seen the video until TMZ broke the story.

Goodell, red faced and sweaty in his prime-time CBS interview, looked as though he was on trial for murder.

He accepted the criticism and said he understands the severity of the matter.

Goodell said he absolutely agrees that domestic abuse is a serious issue that needs to stop and is ready to use the NFL for change.

The Board of Governors will be discussing Goodell’s future role with the NFL and could vote to fire him.

Rice on the other hand will await further disciplinary measures from the NFL and the police.

The question still remains though: will Ray Rice ever play in the NFL again?

Rice in Legal Struggle Andrew Szasz Contributor

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FL Pro-Bowler Ray Rice has been expelled from the NFL because of domestic abuse charges.

The former Super Bowl winning, Baltimore Raven has been thrust into the political spotlight. In a recent video released by TMZ Sports, Rice is shown knocking out his fiancée in an Atlantic City casino elevator with one punch.

Upon the first news surfacing about Rice, the NFL tapped him and the Baltimore Ravens a two game suspension.

The Summer of Canadian Tennis Dylan Konecny Spor ts Editor

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his past summer, Canada had something new to enjoy with no NHL, NFL, or NBA to watch and the Blue Jays being their regular disappointing selves. Two young Canadian tennis stars took over the nation’s attention and are showing a great future for years to come.

Eugenie Bouchard captured Canada’s heart and ran with it appearing in the semi-finals for the Australian Open and then, reaching the Finals at Wimbledon. Bouchard became the fastest player to win the Junior Wimbledon title (2012) and then reach the finals for Wimbledon on the grand stage, doing so in less than two years.

The promise she has shown as a 20 year-old is beyond impressive; she is currently ranked as the seventh best female tennis player in the world.

Milos Raonic was as equally impressive as Bouchard in his game this summer, reaching the semi-final at Wimbledon before losing to possibly the greatest player ever, Roger Federer.

The 23 year-old has been moving up the professional ranks rapidly in the past few years, since winning his first ATP title in 2011, Milos was able to win his 5th ATP title and receive a top-10 ranking in the world by 2013. Raonic takes advantage of his massive physical frame in games; standing at towering 6’5” allows him to have a wider range to make plays on the ball that other players are not be able too.

Both of these young stars are just entering the prime of what we can only hope will be long careers, so we should get used to them being in the spot light.

The impact that these two players can have as role models is important: they might inspire more young children around

the country to play tennis.

Bouchard met Maria Sharapova when she was 8 and Sharapova was 15 back in 2002.

What are the odds that those two would then meet in a grand slam semi-final with Sharapova defeating Bouchard and then going onto win the tournament 12 years after that meeting?

Two young Canadian stars can only help to grow the sport in Canada. The effect the Toronto Raptors have had on Canadian Basketball is just coming to show how it can affect sport, the last two first overall picks Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett, hailing from Toronto, grew up watching the Raptors after they came to Toronto.

If Raonic and Bouchard can have the same effect and grow the sport of tennis it would be amazing.

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Milos Raonic.

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Eugene Bouchard.

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Hockey’s Back...Almost Dylan Konecny Spor ts Editor

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n less than a month the NHL Regular season starts and hockey will be back; this year will be one to remember as it’s the final season of Hockey Night In Canada on CBC, as the new Rogers deal takes effect - after purchasing the broadcasting rights for the league for the next twelve years at a price of $5.2 billion next year. Don Cherry and Ron McLean, staples of the show and the sport, will be continuing with the show going into their 29th year of Coaches Corner.

The NHL is coming off of a great season with many accomplishments and successes, looking back on the Winter Classic—in the Big House of Michigan Stadium, featuring two original six franchises (the Detroit Redwings and Toronto Maple Leafs)—, the growing popularity of NHL24/7 leading up to the Winter Classic, the success of the Stadium series which featured games in Yankee Stadium and an outdoor game in Los Angeles, California.

The NHL has even hinted at the possibility of expansion of the league with rumors swirling of possible teams in Seattle, Quebec City, Las Vegas, or even a second team in Toronto. With the Winter Classic for this year set to be between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks in D.C. another great game is sure to happen on New Year’s Day. This year will be great for rivalries.

With the success of the new playoff format and the emphasis placed on winning your division, games become more crucial in order to remain ahead of the pack. With all the player movement in the offseason this year as well, some teams are bound to be very competitive this year.

After winning the Stanley Cup for the second time in 3 years, the LA Kings are certainly going to be a powerhouse team in the very tough Western Conference. The Kings, under the leadership of Coach Daryl Sutter, can be expected

to be the strong physical team: they’ve been grinding out teams night in and night out. The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the few teams that could knock LA off their game and, by extending star forwards Captain Jonathon Toews and Patrick Kane to matching 8 year $84 million contracts they will be competitive for years to come. Chicago wasn’t finished there: they signed one of the biggest free agents of the summer, Brad Richards, to a one-year deal. Richards, being a quality scorer, will provide more depth to the already stacked Blackhawk’s offense.

Sidney Crosby, of the Pittsburgh Penguins, dominated everyone last year, leading the league with 104 points, the next closest player being Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks) with 87. Crosby, so long as he stays healthy, will probably put on a similar performance, as every season he has played at least 70 games he has put up more than 100 points.

Crosby will certainly be the benchmark for the league again this season.

Alex Ovechkin, of the Washington Capitals, is coming off of another Rocket Richard trophy winning season (his 4th) with 51 goals, so you can expect the exuberant Russian to keep it up again this year with another campaign, however he will certainly be challenged by Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning), who missed most of last season after suffering a freak injury that broke his leg. Stamkos was the last player to have a 60-goal season, back in 2012, and was tied with Crosby for points when he got injured. The goal-scoring race should be Stamkos vs. Ovechkin again this year, however there is always a dark horse that emerges for that title.

The Canadian teams will be under enormous pressure to perform this year.

The Toronto Maple Leafs missing the playoffs last year, after their first appearance in 10 years the year before, has led to some big changes in the front office, as the Leafs have brought in former Player and Safety Head Brendan Shannahan to be the President of the or-

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ganization. The Leafs will be going into this season the same as every year, with the only expectation from fans to win the Stanley cup.

The Montreal Canadiens were very close to making it to the Stanley Cup final last year, despite the loss of star goalie Carey Price in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. Back up Dustin Tokarski played spectacularly, but couldn’t hold off the New York Rangers. You can expect the Habs to be the same strong team they were last year, as teams will have a difficult time putting the puck past Price and defending P.K. Subban.

The Ottawa Senators traded away Jason Spezza in the offseason, as he was not happy with the Ottawa organization, and he will play in Dallas this year. Ottawa has a solid roster but will need Erik Karlsson, Bobby Ryan and Kyle Turris to step up to replace the loss of Spezza. The Senators aren’t lacking in the leadership department however, as long time Senators Chris’ Neil and Phillips will be the leaders that Head Coach Paul MacLean will lean on for the year.

Since moving from Atlanta, the Winnipeg Jets have been close every year to making the playoffs, finishing one spot out twice, and last year losing momentum late in the season. The Jets will be as hungry as ever to make the playoffs this year, and they could definitely pull it off, as they are always competitive.

The Vancouver Canucks were a disaster last year under Coach John Tortorella and will need to be patient under new coach Willie Desjardins. The Canucks lost Ryan Kesler this offseason and will lean on the phenomenal Swedish twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin to carry the workload, along with new goalie Ryan Miller who signed after his short stint in St. Louis was unsuccessful.

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames were again two of the worst teams in the NHL last year, but both have potential to do well. Calgary’s star forward Mike Cammelleri is now with the New Jersey Devils, but Devin Setoguchi was acquired to address the lack of scoring, and the Flames will finally have a decent goalie in Jonas Hiller. Edmonton is by far the most underperforming team in NHL: the team has had three of the last five 1st overall picks and a top 10 pick every year since 2009 and they still can’t get it done with all the young talent. If Edmonton still can’t get out of the bottom of the NHL standings after this season, the organization is going to seriously have to re-evaluate because this could be a great team players (like Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins), but for some reason they just haven’t been able to win.

Hockey is almost back but for now we’ll just have to wait patiently a few more weeks.

However, as we are all too familiar with, this is nothing new for the NBA’s brass. Just a few months ago, tapes leaked regarding the, now former, owner of the LA Clippers, Donald Sterling, telling his mistress to not bring black friends to Clippers games. The backlash from the Sterling incident was only made worse by his insistence on retaining ownership of his team.

Eventually, Sterling sold the team to Microsoft-founder Steve Balmer, and all seemed well in the NBA world. Not so fast. The Levenson incident brings light back onto what will always remain a sensitive issue for the NBA. In a league composed primarily of non-white athletes, racist incidents will be taken with the utmost seriousness. This is, unfortu-

nately, not likely to be the last incident of this nature.

Deng, to his credit has taken the incident in stride. He described his feelings simply as “saddened and disappointed”.

Hawks CEO Steve Koonan, controlling the team until a new owner can be found, has hired an Atlanta law firm to investigate and to check on matters of race within the organization.

While the incident is clearly not as serious as the Sterling issue, it does shed light once more on what will forever remain a contentious issue in the NBA. Hopefully, at least for Ferry, this incident can be put behind him and he can return to being a standup member of the NBA brass.

Racism runs rampant in the NBA’s elite.

Jared Perlmutter Editor-in-Chief

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till recovering from the mess that was Donald Sterling, the last thing the NBA needed was another racist owner. Alas, here we are again; as Atlanta Hawks co-owner Bruce Levinson and General Manager (GM) Danny Ferry were caught in flurry of racist remarks.

Ferry, while in an off-season meeting, was reading a scouting report on then free agent (now member of the Miami Heat) Luol Deng. Deng, a British citizen is of Sudanese descent, was what inspired the comments. Ferry can be heard describing Deng as “having a little African in him”. He later went on to describe Deng a two-faced liar and cheat.

Ferry, a longtime NBA executive and former general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, claims that what he read, and paraphrased, was from a report, given to him by Levenson, a minority, but managing owner of the Hawks. Much like Sterling before him, Levenson has now put his stake in the Hawks up for sale.

Ferry has been in NBA circles for a long time, and there has never been a concern with anything remotely racist coming out of his mouth. Up until this incident, Ferry was best known for being the GM who let Lebron James walk away from (only to return to) Cleveland.

The allegations came out the blue and caught the entirety of the NBA’s fan base off guard. Ferry has since taken an indefinite leave of absence from the team.

Frosh Week 2014 Photos courtesy of Ryan Millar

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