The Campus - May 31st '17 Issue

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 73, No. 1

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Honorary Doctorate recipients announced at Bishop’s 189th Convocation C onvocation weekend is packed with celebration, diplomas and emotion. Years of essays, group projects and classroom lectures all coming to a close as 672 graduating students waltz across the stage, heads held high in purple pride.

On Saturday June 3, four of the 672 graduating members of the class of 2017 will be recognized for their outstanding professional achievements as well as their service to society. Chancellor Brian Levitt, will preside over the 2017 Bishop’s University Convocation ceremonies. He will be announcing four honorary doctorate recipients in Civil Law. MADDIE HESSION Editor in Chief

The four outstanding individuals are:

• Mr. William Mitchell, B.A. ’68, D.Ed. ’70, educator and former principal of Selwyn House School and Bishop’s College School; • Dr. Kathy Reichs, forensic anthropologist, academic, bestselling author and a producer of the television series Bones; • Mr. Reginald Allatt, B.A. ’90, CEO of Global Excel Management; and • Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the American Association of Colleges and Universities and 18th President of Mount Holyoke College.

“We are very pleased to recognize the remarkable achievements of these four exceptional individuals. We very much look forward to having them address our graduating students at Convocation,” says C.M., Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Goldbloom.

Saturday June 3, a Convocation ceremony will be held 10:30 a.m. for graduating students earning their degrees in Natural Sciences, Business and Education. Here, Mr. Mitchell and Dr. Reichs will be presented with their honorary degrees.

Continuing on the day, a 3:00 p.m. ceremony will be held for graduating students earning their degrees in Social Sciences and in the Humanities. Here, Mr. Allatt and Dr. Pasquerella will be presented with their honorary degrees.

A weekend full of tassel switching, milestones and camera flashes, Bishop’s 189th Convocation is bound to be one for the books.

To find out more information about the weekends events and ceremonies, please visit the Bishop’s University’s website at: http://www.ubishops.ca/future-current-students/registration-and-studentrecords/convocation/convocation-ceremony-schedule/.

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Dr. Kathy Reichs

This issue’s contributors Em Liatsis Briar Bennett-Flammer Taryn Buskar Kelly Courbrough Daniel Laperriere Caroline Dufour Jordan Hier

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Curbing the Crisis

Government passes law protecting BRIAR BENNETT-FLAMMER Contributor

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remember when fentanyl first started getting real media attention. My world was Terry Pratchett novels and surviving calculus; drugs were not part of the equation, but I will never forget the look on my Dad’s face when I walked in to find a CBC reporter telling him about a west coast kid accidentally overdosing on fentanyl, that fentanyl is 100 times more powerful than heroine, that an amount the size of two grains of salt can kill a man. “We never heard about this sort of thing in my day,” he said, shocked.

That was in 2012, when the death count out west was only 42. By 2015, it was 418.

The Opioid Crisis has scattered our news boards for years now, tragic story after tragic story. This past month, the Liberal Government has the first piece of legislation helping in the area. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (Bill C-224) has received Royal Assent and will soon graduate to full-fledged law. This bill offers immunity to people helping in an overdose crisis who could be implicated in drug possession charges.

This past week I’ve been trying to research the down-side to this law, and let me tell you – it’s not easy. This bill has received wide-spread support, from parents to drug strategy specialists. It has even gone so far as to unite the three major prongs of parliament, with NDPs, Liberals, and Conservatives alike offering support.

And why wouldn’t they? This law is offering neither punishment nor reward, only encouraging people to do the right thing.

Still, are the nay-sayers. Why are we giving a break to deliberate law breakers?

Well, let me tell you. It’s not about giving anyone a break – it’s about saving lives, something that becomes infinitely harder for witnesses to do when they are, or think they could become, in trouble with the law.

This is especially true for city-dwellers, where the increased number of people makes the likelihood of getting help plummet. This, the infamous Bystander Effect, drops that statistic from 70% to as low as 20%.

So, if we know that most people would not help in a situation where there is absolutely no risk to them, how can you expect them to help when they are afraid of prosecution? Especially when the stakes are high – if you are on probation, a single parent, or want a job where six months in prison for possession of marijuana is a deal-breaker, you’re not going to risk it. This is augmented when you consider that many drugs have paranoia as a side effect, or that the demographic engaging with certain drugs can be more distrustful of the police.

Let’s face it – people are going to indulge in drugs. Prohibition did not stop alcohol consumption in 1918; the 70s motto was still “Sex, drugs and rock and roll,” despite the decade’s anti-drug campaigns; and last time I went to see Daft Punk I’m pretty sure people weren’t hopped up on pop rocks. As long as there is a market for them, drugs will continue to be used.

So instead, let’s work on a problem we can do something about. I commend our government on the passing of this bill, partly because it represents a government not acting in the interest of political ideals, but focusing on addressing real problems. But mostly, just because it will save lives.

Why we need Canada 150 KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

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Canada has a history that is too easy to ignore

s celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Confederation approach and the television ads have been circulating, you may have heard some people (particularly a certain Bishop’s professor) say how Canada isn’t really turning 150 years old this July, since First Nations people were here long before that.

This is true, and I do not want to discount that by any means, but acknowledging that history does not mean we have to call this event “Canada (not really) 150” or something else to that effect. In fact, I don’t think we’re supposed to think of the 150 years since 1867 as the only years of Canada anyway. But we do need to celebrate it, or at least acknowledge it in each of our own ways, big or small.

In its essence, Canada 150 is a chance to think about the history of this country, both leading up to and after confederation. That’s what a milestone anniversary should be about – recognition of how we got here and what we did up to now, whether it was good or bad, and reflection on what the future may hold.

Much of Canada 150’s events are framed as a party or at least as a celebration. But with a history as checkered as Canada’s, particularly concerning the treatment of First Nations, should we really be celebrating?

I think we can recognize the problems while still celebrating what is good, and I think we need that.

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Canada 150 is a chance for all of us to be reminded of what makes us, as Canadians, unique and good as well as what we have accomplished and contributed to the world.

We are surrounded by other countries’ contributions, especially Americans, in the media. Sometimes it can feel as though we do not matter, when really that is not the case. At the very least, we are far less insignificant than it often seems. At this time, when the United States take up as much, if not more, of the news than ever before, even if it’s often negative, we need to be

reminded that we have worth.

In addition, it is only by recognizing the past that we can work to make a better future. That is the value of recognizing Canada 150.

It is a reminder that we have a history and one that we can build upon. The histories of other countries are recorded and self-evident in more tangible ways to most of us. There are buildings in Europe that are hundreds of years older than Canada and museums full of old documents and artifacts from what has been called the Old World.

Most of us would be hard-pressed to think of an artifact or a text from Canada’s ancient history that we have seen, either in a museum, a book, or online. Either they do not exist in a physical form because of an oral tradition or they have long-since been lost. Art is not hard to find, but other evidence of history is more difficult since it does not always surround us in an immediately noticeable way.

Canada 150 invites us to recognize the history that we are not always reminded of day-to-day. We learn about it as children in school and then are given plenty of time to forget the details if we’re not careful.

Canada 150 is an opportunity to reconnect with the past that we share as Canadian, to try to improve on the mistakes and injustices that plague a good portion of it, and to remember that this country is far from being boring or unimportant.

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Canada’s cannabis conundrum EM LIATSIS Contributor

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ustin Trudeau has promised Canadians that marijuana will be legal by July 1st, 2018! Happy future Canada Day! On April 13th, 2017, Bill C-45, the Canadian Cannabis Act, was introduced to parliament. Its passing would mean that not only would medical marijuana be 100 per cent legal across Canada, but recreational marijuana would be as well.

What does this mean for Canadians?

Well, there is an extensive report on the federal government’s website that covers all the information that citizens would need to know about the Act, conveniently structured as 41 questions and answers.

The good bits are: the government wants to protect youth by restricting advertisements to being purely informational and by prohibiting any advertisements that would be appealing to youth (the same restrictions held for tobacco products); a person may have up to 30 grams of marijuana on them in public, unlimited in private (since there is no limit on alcohol); and growing marijuana residentially is also A-OK, however only 4 plants up to a meter in height are allowed per household, which, depending on the strain of marijuana, does not mean the plant has reached full maturity. So, more research is needed here.

There are significant problems with this Act right now, as research is still being conducted and presented.

One of the problems is how law enforcement will test people they suspect are under the influence of marijuana while driving. Because marijuana can stay in an individual’s system longer than its immediate psychoactive effects, blood and urine tests will almost always come back as positive. Even if a person is not under the influence of marijuana at the time of the test.

This poses a problem since this method will not only waste citizens’ and police officers’ time, but potentially put innocent people into police custody. Until there is a fool-proof method to test whether someone is under the influence of marijuana and committing a crime, perhaps an on-

site cognitive performance assessment would be a more useful and practical procedure rather than awaiting test results.

In Ontario, there are already signs on the highway that say “do not drive high” with a cute green marijuana leaf inside a red circle with a line through it. This is a step towards progress in society accepting marijuana as a ligit substance like alcohol, as well as a positive and serious reminder to users not to drive while high. You wouldn’t drink and drive, so don’t smoke and steer.

On the balance, there are more positives than negatives of marijuana being legalized. Marijuana has numerous medicinal benefits. For those who want to reap the benefits of marijuana but not get high, then CBD (Cannabidiol) is the way to go!

Haleigh’s Hope is a strain that is low in THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and high in CBD. It is useful for patients who suffer with seizures, migraines, PTSD, as well as cancer patients. CBD is the chemical that mutes pain, and THC is the chemical responsible for the psychoactive aspect of marijuana. CBD can come in plant form, pills, oil, and edibles. These forms also exist if one would like to have a small brain vacation or to enhance their brain’s function.

The lazy stoner stereotype is slowly being unraveled by cannabis consumers such as Susan Sarandon, Morgan Freeman, David Letterman, Lady Gaga, Bill Maher, and Snoop Dogg, who have provided testimony as to how they benefit from cannabis on a regular basis.

Why stress over weed when weed takes the stress away? There have been no reports of deaths as a result of over-consuming cannabis, ever. It is impossible to overdose from merely “smoking weed” or any other methods of consumption. Whether your opinion of weed is totally rad or totally bad, we won’t know if legalizing recreational marijuana is going to be a net positive or negative until it happens and are able to measure the data. Until then, the positive conversation and the research being put forth about marijuana and how it improves people’s lives is so dope.

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Compassion is not

innocence

An animal activist’s misguided deeds go unpunished

KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

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t the beginning of May, animal rights activist Anita Krajnc was found not guilty of criminal mischief after giving water to pigs in a truck on the way to a slaughterhouse in September 2015.

The judge did not believe a crime had occurred and that Krajnc’s actions did not consist of interference with “the operation, enjoyment or use of” the pigs by their owners.

However, as the Crown argued, Krajnc gave the animals an “unknown substance/possible contaminant.” While Krajnc claims that she was giving the pigs water, the driver of the truck had no way of knowing for certain that there wasn’t anything in the water (or that it was water at all) that could have contaminated the pigs, which were his responsibility.

Farmers who attended the court proceedings state that we cannot have a food system “where people can interfere with food in any step of the process.” Krajnc may claim she was trying to help the pigs, but that doesn’t matter here because she was still interfering with the controlled environment that the pigs need to be in to ensure that they remain safe to consume. Even Krajnc could have been unaware of a contaminant in her water.

Krajnc claims she was being compassionate for the pigs in the trailer, but her interference with them shows a lack of compassion for other people who would eat the meat, because she did not care about the integrity of how the pigs were being farmed and transported, which the driver of the truck tried to maintain in his ignored requests for her to stop.

The verdict of this case opens up the possibility of other activists trying to do something similar to what Krajnc did without the fear of legal retribution. Next time, there could be real damage.

Another activist with a similar motive could, intentionally or not, feed a farm animal a substance that makes a consumer of the meat sick, and could prompt a recall at no fault of the company that raised the animal. This kind of risky behaviour should not be protected by legal precedent since we all rely on food safety.

Krajnc’s act was also an attempt to draw attention to what she perceives as mistreatment of animals in the food system, but if she really wanted to make a difference then she should have focused her attention elsewhere instead of on the spectacle of approaching the truck and filming herself.

If she wants an improvement to the food system so that its animals are treated in a better and more humane way, then she should have approached those who take care of the pigs on the farm where they are raised instead of giving water to pigs that were on their way to slaughter and would soon be dead anyway.

When you get right down to it, Krajnc’s actions were a wasted opportunity, since what she did attracted attention but effected no real change for the animals she so cares about.

Krajnc says that compassion is not a crime, but her compassion does not make her innocent or effective, either.

Do you agree with the opinions expressed in the articles?

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Right to an education In defence of the University Degree TARYN BUSKAR Contributor

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hroughout high school, there is heavy encouragement to go to university. With such a precarious job market, it seems many students who heed this advice find themselves at the end of their degree regretting it.

University does not guarantee employment in your field, so for many people it seems like a useless endeavor. On the flip side, university has a lot of perks, even if not as practical as it once was.

To begin with, university graduates have a higher chance of being employed in general. Having a degree also demonstrates commitment to education, ability to problem solve, and a distinct field of interest.

Writing positions and places in the film world are not necessarily as available on a national basis. The value of a certain degree comes to lack the transparency of another with an immediate payoff.

University also has multiple benefits outside of the career market.

You learn to think critically and how to problem solve. Outside the physical school, you learn how to take care of yourself. You learn to deal with money, where to pay your bills, how to use the post office, and so on.

While growing up allows you many of these life skills, universities – especially small ones – provide you with something that just growing up does not. Community and resources are some of the primary benefits of the institution.

The ability to consult someone about future planning, to see counselors, and to use facilities come at a hefty cost outside the school.

Universities factor these into your tuition, making it a prominent perk of attending.

There is no question that people turn away from the university when the immediate post-grad options and jobs are those they can get without degrees. Consider the post-grad experience however, to be building your empire.

University is a beneficial experience, but at the end of the day it is also a choice and equally dependent on financial ability. While the degree may not have an immediate outcome, it is not a void opportunity. University is exciting, social, and in many ways life-changing, so to proclaim it obsolete is a naive reaction to the system.

University, while it may not always serve its expected purpose, is a powerful and beneficial experience.

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We will remember.

So long, farewell, auf Weidersehen, goodbye An alternative Convocation speech

NLG Alumnus Contributor

On June 3rd, after three, four, five, or more years, most members of the graduating class of 2017 will gather once more on the Bishop’s campus. They and some of their family and friends will squish into the Mitchell Gym to listen to speeches about Bishop’s, the achievements of the class, and some individuals. This is an alternative to one specific speech, or rather two as there will be a different one at each of the Convocation ceremonies.

I had the – let’s call it honour – of serving as a member of the 2016 valedictorian selection committee, for at Bishop’s, the valedictorian for each ceremony is not the person with the highest marks. In fact, we turned down the applicant with the highest marks for each ceremony in 2016. Instead, the valedictorian is the person who can give the best speech and will be most recognized by the student body.

As an entirely unlikely-to-be-widely-recognized person, and being terrified of public speaking, I give you my alternative, and entirely unacceptable, version of a valedictorian speech below:

When I first toured Bishop’s, it felt right; I also toured in summer so there were almost no students around. Then, in January I opened my acceptance letter, saw that I had received an entrance scholarship, and accepted my place: Bishop’s would be the cheapest option.

By October 2013 I was sure I had made a huge mistake. I had pro and con lists for transferring to a different university versus staying pinned to my bulletin board and the only thing that brought me joy was writing for this newspaper. I was not bleeding purple.

Jump to Nov. 9, 2013 and my phone’s TARDIS sound ringtone during the German trip to Montreal spurred an invitation to the Lennoxville Doctor Who Society. I had a group that didn’t revolve around drinking or Dewie’s. The pro and con lists went into the recycling bin.

Later, I would volunteer and then work for Student Safety; I continued to write for, and became Copy Editor, Editor-in-Chief, then Copy Editor again for The Campus; was on the executive teams for PISA and BUISA; and sporadically attended the Doctor Who Society. I had multiple clusters of friends. ... WStill, I did not bleed purple.

By the end of third year I felt thoroughly done with Bishop’s and was very glad to be studying abroad for Fall 2016—a break would do me good. When an immigration issue meant finishing in December 2016 and not returning in 2017, I wasn’t heartbroken. I only wanted to see three professors and two classmates.

This article is for every Gaiter who hasn’t felt that they bled purple. For everyone who felt left out. For everyone for whom Lennoxville and its lifestyle wasn’t a home away from home.

In my time at Bishop’s I’ve experienced a lot of things, from finally finding my niche to a mental breakdown and sexual assault. No matter what happened, it helped me grow as a person and I doubt anyone can say they leave Bishop’s the same as they entered. It’s just time to acknowledge that not everyone has a super happy, perky, ‘bleed purple’ experience.

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The Voyage KELLY COUBROUGH Contributor

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y family and I had just immigrated to Canada from South Africa when I first heard about Bishop’s University, and I must admit that I was quite sceptical about attending. However, as fate would have it, I accepted my offer in August of 2013, after a long anticipated wait of finally attending university.

I remember the first time I set foot on campus: it was right by the Paterson Assembly Hall and I was alive with excited as residence assistants worked diligently to make sure all incoming students felt at home. This sense of comfort became all too real to me over the next few years.

I suppose the best way to illustrate my journey is through opportunities that came my way and the relationships I made with people who changed my life. It became evident to me within the first weeks of class that the numerous activities offered to students were not common among all universities and that the best way to truly grow would be to participate in as many as possible.

The most notable of my experiences would have to be my year abroad at Leeds Beckett University in England, as well as the knowledge I gained through the National Model United Nations program in my final year. These two years exposed me to a level of diversity across the world. I grew to know and love the heterogeneity of the world and came to understand just how fortunate I truly am. I was suddenly exposed to diverging worlds and contrasting ideas which governed the way in which we live and the ways in which we think.

Beyond the classroom however, Bishop’s always offered a sense of community and security for all its students. De-

spite being so far from my family, I managed to create an extension of it. People were so kind, so driven to work and help each other achieve the highest of goals, a selfless mentality which is not so easily found these days.

The friends whom I hold dearest to me are—for the most part—the ones I met here, at Bishop’s University. They have guided me in times where I had to make difficult decisions, encouraged me to strive in spite of pressure, and comforted me when I felt lost or uncertain about the future.

Some were Professors who showed such sincerity and integrity in their work. These qualities gave me the courage and perseverance to complete my work to the best of my abilities and for that I will always be grateful.

It seems so long ago that I was doubtful about finding PHOTO COURTESY UBISHOPS.CA a good university to take me through into my early adult years, and to say that I was hesitant about attending Bishop’s seems ridiculous now. My four years as a student were easily the most thrilling, informative, and at times, incredibly emotional years of my life.

The relationships I built will undoubtedly last my lifetime. I am incredibly lucky to have people and places that I will miss so dearly, but despite the lyrics we have chanted with such high spirits over the DAVIC MARRACK his year has been in that cliyears in the Bishop’s anthem, there must Features Editor ché term, one for the history eventually come a time to graduate. So to books; both at home and abroad all my friends, fellow graduates, alumni, times are changing, and the face of the world we live in is and professors, thank you for being such a developing into something new. big part of who I am today, I will hold BishBishop’s, our home, will be getting a new library, there are op’s dear to me forever. changes to Rez, and many of our friends and peers are leav-

A Year of Reflection

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ing to pursue greater things in life. Convocation is both the end of our scholastic voyage, and the beginning of new hopes and dreams.

Around the world the battle between right and left continues, with students from abroad watching things with a more personal eye then our detached island-that being said, our orange friend to the south has gone on a world tour, though some see it as a vacation on the taxpayer’s dime.

This is both a time of reflection, to remember where we are coming from, and where we plan to go, but also a solemn reminder that we are members of the world community, and must act with prudence and foresight.

Remember how you entered, be proud of who you became.

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American president traverses the globe cutting deals DANIEL LAPERRIERE Contribuor

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onald Trump embarked on his first international tour as President of the United States, and if that makes him sound like a rock star, that’s most likely his message. It’s hardly news that Trump is regarded as having a ‘larger than life’ personality, and with him finally participating in some of the more overt actions performed by the president, that personality is being indulged.

President Trump’s goal for these trips is to cut deals with these remarkable countries that are going to be great for American jobs. Trump seems to only make agreements when meeting face to face with someone, as we saw during Trump’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe. In a similar vein, much of Trump’s rhetoric on the issues of NAFTA cooled following his first meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. These meetings tend to conclude with more concrete, assured resolutions, where Trump can clear the air on the meaning of his tough talk, empty threats, and ambitious plans.

Now that Trump is on the move, and seeing other leaders in their countries, Trump must be viewing his excursion as a real mission for the American people, to be going out in the world to personally fight for American interests. The reality so far has been an indulgence as the Saudi leader King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud treated Trump and his entourage like royalty, bestowing him with a gold medal, laying out the red carpet, and having quite the party. As well as this, the Saudi government has invited Trump to attend many traditional Saudi events and celebrations; the glamour and the socializing was made quite public, where past presidents would behave more formally.

But as Trump has been known to show, he has no qualms about enjoying himself on the taxpayers’ dollar; and this it was, when considering Trump playing up his host’s graciousness and hospitality, while bragging about his negotiating skills and boasting of the hundreds of thousands of jobs that will apparently be cre-

ated. In his eyes, the first trip was largely successful. For the American taxpayer, and groups concerned with a more militarized regime with a questionable human rights record, not so much.

The next trip, one that carries much greater significance for American presidents and an opportunity to pull off the ultimate deal, Trump travelled to one of the United States’ historic allies, Israel, in order to re-establish close cooperation and to discuss further efforts to bring peace between Israel and Palestine. America has always factored into this conflict, as they have heavily backed Israel in their struggle with Palestine; now Trump sees himself as the difference maker, being, according to himself, the ‘most qualified President to finally broker a deal between the two enemies’.

Trump rounds off his trip with some pretty monumental meetings. He will travel to the Vatican City to meet with Pope Francis, then Italy and Brussels for summits of NATO and the G7, where he will be able to more clearly and personally outline his plans to deal with the international economy, immigration policies, and global terror. It will provide Trump the opportunity to either be looked at more seriously in the international community, or serve to remind everyone that this man is no natural politician.

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n France, a new Head of State has taken his place as the incarnation of the state’s authority, chief of the army and warrant of the constitution. The French president is elected by universal suffrage, in which the candidate with the most votes wins, normally followed a second stage run-off. Since no candidate has ever managed to gather half the votes in the first round, this 27th of April included, the French elections could be better compared to a tournament, setting the two strongest candidates in opposition in a second, decisive round of voting, two weeks after the first.

CAROLINE DUFOUR Contributor

Not being the first election, 2017 does however display several unusual elements, such as the one on one contest in the second round remarkably devoid of candidates from the two major parties, the non-candidacy of the former president M. Holland, because of his virulent unpopularity, or that this will be the president-elect’s first elected position. While many heads around the globe turned to follow this anxious race, this interest was not sparked by things such as M. Macron’s young age or inexperience, but more the provenance of his campaign and the outlook he projects for France; the candidate’s radically contrasting approaches to several international affairs questions casts uncertainty on the country’s future moves.

First, one must understand that predictions say if France were to put into action what is now commonly called ‘Frexit’, it would mean the end of the European Union. Of the four major candidates, M. Mélenchon and Mme Le Pen were in favor of following the British model, while M. Fillon and M. Macron argued for France to work on strengthening its position in the Union. Le Pen dreamed of creating a ‘Europe of independent nations’, to detach France from rules maintained by the EU such as the engagement to maintain a national deficit lower than 3% of GDP. Her position became less clear as the campaign unfolded, particularly after she rallied M. Dupont-Aignan’s voters by promising to make him Prime-Minister. But her projections showed de-euroization, a return to the Franc and the strengthen national borders, signalling the end of the Schengen agreement.

Macron, often seen as the “French Trudeau”, as a result of his youthfulness and hair style, on the other hand “ran a courageous pro-European campaign, stands for openness to the world and is committed decisively to a social market economy” in

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s words. Macron was a favourite among Europeans and European media because his wish is to reform the Union to enhance its effectiveness. He was also the only candidate among the 11 who was in favour of international trade agreements such as TTIP or CETA. In fact, hours after his victory, Macron walked on stage in front of the Louvre’s Pyramid, before hundreds of his supporters, to the sound of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy – the European anthem.

On the question of foreign aid, the majority of France’s development links are with its former colonies in Africa. Macron has expressed his intent to use the G20 at in its upcoming July summit in Germany to support economic development in African countries, as well as to channel to Africa most of France’s foreign aid, as it will be increased to 0.7% of the GDP. Furthermore, Macron has caused controversy by stating during his visit to Algeria in February that France’s extensive role in colonization in North Africa was a crime against humanity.

While she expressed strong repulsion towards Macron’s allegations in Algeria, Mme Le Pen has simply expressed her wish to sever the links between France and its former colonies.

A Le Pen Presidential term may have resulted in a rapprochement between France and Russia, changing the power distribuPHOTOS COURTESY ECONOMIST.COM tion in conflicts such as Syria or Crimea, as Russian President Putin has shown support for her presidency and she for closer ties between their two countries. While her victory would have come as validation of Trump’s election, she would have had difficult with the relationship with Trump’s position on certain subjects while at the same time following through on her promises to distance France from the United States. Macron, on the other hand, won support among European leaders, but also a cautious Trudeau, who when asked for his opinion on Emanuel Macron stated he “is always looking for people who can bring together rather than divide”.

In June, French citizens will decide whether or not to offer this new president a majority in the parliament during the upcoming parliament elections. While it remains a risky business to predict the future, there is one prediction I will dare to make: Autumn will be a season ripe for strike, which remains the French’s favourite method to express themselves.

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herbrooke is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, history and people. With so much to learn and explore, here are the top five activities to embark on in the coming months.

1.Hike Mount Pinnacle Mount Pinnacle may seem like an obvious destination, but very few of us get to see it in its green summer glory, free of fall leaves and bare branches. Spend time taking in a fresh outlook. If you have not been, plan a day trip with a few friends, family or even enjoy a solo hike!

2. Check out the Lennoxville Street Festival The 8th Annual Lennoxville Street Festival is happening on August 26th, with a wide variety of special entertainment planned! Taking over Rue Queen, the festival offers the opportunity to check out local businesses, artisans, farmers, and to meet new people. With free entrance for all, this event is the ideal opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy shows and street entertainment for all ages.

3. Cool down with a cone from Chocolate Favoris This local hotspot on Rue King Ouest is the ideal place to spend a sunny afternoon. The popular ice cream shop allows you to choose a type of chocolate for your cone to be dipped in, then a topping to be rolled in… it makes mouths water just thinking about it.

4. Celebrate our nations Spend the evening celebrating at La Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel assurance.

La Fête du Lac des Nations Promutuel assurance will be taking place in Sherbrooke’s Parc Jacques-Cartier from July 18th - 23rd. Showcasing more than 30 concerts of international and global musicians, the festival attracts huge crowds of all ages. To end the night off, stick around for the spectacle of a presentation of a unique North-American fireworks competition during which four fireworks comPHOTOS COURTESY SHERBLUES.CA panies compete to win the Coupe des Dieux.

Enjoy a classic of Sherbrooke’ gifts! On July 5th to 5. Grab your friends and enjoy a night out at Sherblues & Folk Sherblues & Folk presents the world’s hottest blues and folk musicians in downtown Sherbrooke. This event is happening in July on the large outdoor stage located on Rue Wellington Sud and in participating bars. The shows are held in the evening; some are free, others require payment. Eight different venue locations and over 25 shows are given during the festival. Don’t forget to make the most of restaurant patios downtown. The electric atmosphere always makes Sherbrooke’s heart beat… and yours too! To make sure you don’t miss a thing, watch for the program that will be published online this spring.

Alumni country music star JD Gordon returns to take over Centennial Theater MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

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eturning to your Alma Mater nearly forty years post-graduation will inevitably be surreal. This is especially true for Canadian singer PHOTOS COURTESY JDGORDON.COM

songwriter JD Gordon, (Class of 1980, Business) who will be returning to Lennoxville to take over the Centennial Theater with a bluegrass and country music concert on June 15th at 8 p.m. Accompanying Gordon on stage will be Charlie McCoy, a legendary Nashville recording artist/harmonica player and 2009 American Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. In fact, the two will be performing not only their personal favourite classics, but their co-written songs as well. “We rub off on each other I guess,” Gordon says fondly of their duo.

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“I was a local musician when I was 15 or 16 years old, and I worked on my own,” Gordon recalls, recounting when he first pursued his passion for music. However, upon pursuing an education, he ran into a road block that many Gaiters run PHOTOS COURTESY JDGORDON.COM into themselves during their first JD Gordon year: “I came to Bishop’s as a mature student at 23 years old. I took business, and graduated in the business faculty. I had to stop playing music when I was at Bishop’s because I failed everything. I was playing music at the same time to try and pay for books and tuition, but I really struggled and I had to quit the band until I graduated.” Gordon’s sacrifice was worth it, however, now boasting three albums with a fourth on the way.

On how Gordon’s business education shaped him for success in the music industry and how yours can do the same: “don’t take it personal. You could be Celine Dion, Elvis Presley or anybody. There are going to be times when you bomb and people don’t like your show. That weeds out a lot of people. It’s a business, look at it as a business. Do the best you can; the music part is important, but it’s a business.” Do not let that frighten you from pursuing your dreams. “Follow your heart” he says.

If there is one thing that can be said to have never changed over generations of Bishop’s University’s culture, it is the strong bond students and professors build on campus. On his former professor: “we became friends, and he came to both my parents’ funerals. How many universities would you have that kind of intimacy?” These attachments and fond memories are why Gordon says coming back to campus has been an emotional experience for him. “That’s why I brought a close friend with me.”

His words for the Class of 2017 graduating this weekend: “Follow your dream.

Work real hard and keep your nose down. The worst thing you can do is take a career simply because it’s the only job you can find.”

Tickets to JD Gordon’s June 15th concert at Centennial Theater can be purchased online or at the Centennial box office. Visit his website at: www.jdgordon. com, and learn more about Charlie McCoy at www.charliemccoy.com

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The Foreman Art Gallery Presents: In the Backcountry of Nicholas MARICLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

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he Forman Art Gallery’s summer art camp returns this year with a new theme each week to capture the interest of our imaginative youth!

Weekly themes will include: Art Saves the Day: Heroes and Heroines, A Taste for Arts: Using Food as Medium, Meet the Masters: Fine Arts, Express Yourself: Art Journaling 101, Anchors Aweigh!: Pirates and Mermaids, The World as Our Canvas: Community Art, Art AtTech!: Art and Technology, and Happy Campers: Art in Nature.

With specialized art educators, campers will discover the wealth of materials and techniques used by artists and explore techniques such as Land Art, printmaking, book making and Stop-Motion videos. While trying their hand at different forms, campers will learn about the work of traditional and contemporary artists. At the end of each week,

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they will share their creations in an exhibition at the Community Art Lab and the Foreman Art Gallery.

Located at Bishop’s University, the Foreman Art Gallery summer art camp offers an inspirational setting with the opportunity to work in a realww artist’s studio, as well as access to the lush campus grounds and an outdoor pool!

The Foreman Art Gallery summer art camp program is bilingual, and intended for kids ages 6-12. Camps will run from June 26th to August 18th from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Each week costs $150 per child and includes all art supplies as well as pre- and after-camp care between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Spaces are limited, and discounts are available. To register and view the full schedule of the themes of the week, please visit http://www. foreman.ubishops.ca/community-art-lab/summer-artcamp.html, contact by phone at 819-822-9600 ext. 2260, or by email at artlab@ubishops.ca.

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Dr. Jessica Riddell introduces a unique “Shakesperience” this spring semester

icking off an engaging and innovative education experience while promoting our inter-university alliance with the Maple League, Dr. Jessica Riddell (Chair of the English Department at Bishop’s University) has designed an experiential learning opportunity for students this spring that promises to be the “Shakesperience of a Lifetime!”

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The week-long, intensive course takes place both on the Bishop’s campus and in Stratford, Ontario at the Stratford Festival. Dr. Riddell describes the Stratford Festival, founded in 1952, as “the best repertory theatre festival in North America.”

Students enrolled in this three-credit course, ENG225: “Shakesperience,” will have front row tickets to six plays in the spring season, including Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Timon of Athens, and Twelfth Night, as well as the entertaining musical Guys and Dolls, the early modern The Changeling, and Bakkhai. Students interested in participating in what Dr. Riddell calls “the most exciting Shakespeare binge” can take the course as a non-credit experience as well.

The non-credit option is open to alumni, parents of alumni, and faculty and staff from the Maple League universities in order to, according to Dr. Riddell, “encourage us to learn from the diverse and exciting experiences of the many kinds of participants, shifting the focus from learners to collaborators.”

This is an immersive experience that takes a 360 degree look at the theatre experience. In addition to performances, participants have the chance to learn how to take part in stage combat, master a song and dance from Guys and Dolls, block out a scene from a lesser known play, have the chance to visit the costume warehouse, talk with actors and directors, and take part in workshops.

The creation of such a course builds upon the Bishop’s liberal education model, as students from across the university in Education, Business and Drama are encouraged to attend.

“One of the many things I love about Bishop’s is that we start conversations in the classroom and then move these amazing exchanges beyond the walls and into the world around us. Shakesperience is one example of the ways we understand students as collaborators and partners in learning.” concludes Dr. Jessica Riddell.

Style Bubble : Spring School 2017

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nyone who couldn’t stay for spring school is having major FOMO right now.

Fiona Milligan gives us a look at what’s going on, and kicks off our new bi-weekly column…

Q: What are you wearing? Why did you choose to put it on this morning?

A: My shirt is from Zara, my jean skirt is from Forever 21, and my shoes are Birkenstocks. This spring semester has been pretty chilly so I just chose to wear a jean skirt and a long sleeve shirt.

Q: How do you get style inspiration from the bubble?

A: The bubble is very relaxed and is a place where you are free to dress however you like. Bishop’s has greatly helped with my thrift store shopping when it comes to finding fur jackets and purple clothing.

Q: How would you describe style at spring school?

A: My style at spring school is pretty laid back. I just wake up, check the weather and try to figure out a cute outfit from there.

Q: What music is everyone listening to this year at spring school?

A: Despacito by Daddy Yankee & Luis Fonsi & Justin Bieber, I’m The One by Dj Khaled, Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne, Rollin’- Calvin Harris & Khalid & Future, and anything Migos.

Q: What are some of your favourite items in your costume collection?

A: My favourite item in my costume collection is this oversized pink bunny onesie!

Q: Is there someone graduating this weekend whose style you’re going to miss seeing on campus?

A: I am going to miss seeing Elissa Thomas’s extravagant happy hour attire.

Q: Favourite BU event to dress up for?

A: My favourite event to dress up for is Winterfest! It is an event where you can wear anything you want. The weirder it is, the better.

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A: Good luck to everybody gradating, Bubble Fiona - 25.05.17 you all will be greatly missed.

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x t r e m e Extremely dangerous, or extremely rewarding? sports lease of this hormone creating the feelp u s h ing of happiness and optimism. the human As the hormone dopamine plays bodies natural instincts to a whole new an important role in the reward mechlevel. They represent the most dangeranism leading to the feelings of wellous human acts that go against all of being and hapiness, one can conclude these natural survival instincts. This that the effect of overcoming fear leads article will look at what drives extreme to positive psychological outcomes. As sport participants to do what they do. dopamine is the most important nerve Extreme sport participants are norsignal involved in drug experiences, its mally perceived in a negative way, an exeffects are desirable and addictive. Since ample being they are selfish and do not dopamine is released into the brain durcare or think about their families, when ing extreme sport activities, people who in fact a 2009 study, looking at the psychparticipate int hem may find themselves ology of extreme sport participants, addicted to the release of the hormone. found that participants directly relate They then continue to participate in the their experience to personal transformextreme and dangerous activities. ations. These personal transformations The brain will not be able to differenthen carry out and benefit other aspects tiate between the degrees of safety of the of their lives. performed activity, for example weather These transformations may point you are skydiving or are in a state of onlookers to a clearer understanding of love. What is important is if the activity the reasoning behind sush dangerous results in the release of the nerve signals acts. Michael Blane, author of the book involved in the brains reward systems.

Over the edge: a regular guys’ odyssey Extreme sports are not a level of selfishin extreme sport, states that extreme ness that some onlookers may believe. It sports change people who participate is in fact an addiction. in them. For example a bungee jumper may feel a rush of immortality. These bursts of adrenalin lead to psychological effects on the person and positively impact their lives.

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Despite the fact that evolutionary logic had designed humans with instincts to prevent us from possible dangers, our brains are also equipt with reward mechanisms that come into play when we find ourselves in extreme experiances. Neuropsychologists have a good grasp and understanding of how the reward systems in the brain respond to fear. These deep structures involve the nerve signal dopamine which is released into the brain after extreme experiances.

The transformation feeling that people report, most likely stems from the re-

ith the negative temperatures gone for good, the warm air means it’s time to pull bikes out of storage and lace up our hiking boots. Sherbrooke and the surrounding area is home to many beautiful nature trails and exciting biking routes.

If you’re looking for a different view of Sherbrooke, check out Parc du Mont-Bellevue.

Several kilometres of walking trails on the mountain make it possible to loop around the summit within a couple hours.

A shorter walk would also allow you to see the various ecosystems and biodiversity found within the park. Mountain bike enthusiasts enjoy the exciting trail network of intermediate bike paths offered by MontBellevue as well.

For a smoother ride, the sector of the Grandes-Fourches cycling network covering 15km between Lennoxville and North

Hatley allows for a flatter and breezy ride as you travel along the Massawippi river bank.

Starting near the Old Lennoxville Golf Club, with picnic shelters along the route, and ending in North Hatley by Lake Massawippi, a great day outing can be had by all.

If you enjoy being immersed in nature, just 10km from Bishop’s University is Parc Ecoforestier de Johnville. The park contains 5.8 km of walking trails that crisscross ponds and forests with 28 interpretation panels to provide information on the area, its history and the nature surrounding it. The park is home to the Johnville bog, where a boardwalk has been added for hikers to further see the natural environment.

There are countless wonders to behold in the wide Eastern Townships. It is never too early or too late to start discovering.

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What is eSports you may ask? eSports are video game competitions that are usually decided in a tourhe video game industry has greatly progressed nament format, over the course of a few days to a week. and expanded over the past 25 years. The rapid Teams, usually made of four to six players depending on advance in technology has morphed the video game the game, typically square off head to head in a round experience from single and two player games such as robin, with the top teams advancing to the knockout Sega and Nintendo; to Local Area Networks (or LAN stage. Single elimination then occurs until a champion parties) with friends; to playing against strangers on- is crowned. Some of the games that are being played in line thanks to advancement in internet connectivity; to the eSports arena are: League of Legends, Dota/Dota 2, World of Warcraft, Street Fighter, Super Smash Brother, the phenomenon we have today known as eSports.

Overwatch, FIFA and Madden.

The term eSports has been controversial, due to the fact many view eSports as purely competition and not participatory sport. Many can trace the emergence of eSports to South Korea, but the trend quickly spread globally.

As the popularity for the phenomenon grew, attendance records for live events have regularly surpassed 100,000 spectators.

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he next World Cup of soccer may still be a year away, but fans of the beautiful game need not worry, as this summer the FIFA Confederations Cup will set the stage for soccer’s greatest showcase. The eight team Confederations Cup is considered as the dress rehearsal for the thirty-two team World Cup; as the host country of the World Cup always holds the Confederations Cup a year prior. This year it all starts June 17th and will last sixteen days.

So who gets to play in this prestigious tournament? The qualifying process is quite rigorous, except for the host country, Russia, who automatically qualifies. Germany also gets a berth as the defending World Cup champions. The six remaining spots are allocated to the nations that win their respective continental championship. The eight teams are split into two groups.

Group A this year consists of Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal and Russia.

Group B consists of Australia, Cameroon, Chile and Germany. Each team plays their fellow group members once, with the top two teams advancing to the

semi-finals. In the semi-finals the first place team in roup A plays the second place team in Group B, while the Group B winner will face off against the runner-up in Group A. The winners of those matches will clash for the championship.

In the history of the tournament, Brazil has won the most titles with a total of four. Their most recent championship came on their home soil four years ago.

France has won two champions, with no other country winning more than one.

Looking at the field of eight, we can try to predict who will hoist the cup in Saint Petersburg come July. Group A looks like the tougher of the two, as three of the four teams have legitimate chance to advance past the group stage.

New Zealand is the lowest ranked team in the tournament, and few will argue that they will advance from the group. As for the remaining teams in group A any two of Mexico, Portugal and Russia may advance without surprise.

While home field advantage for Russia should play a role in their success, I believe they will advance. I predict Portugal finishes first and Russia second in Group A. Group B seems to have more clear cut favourites to advance to the semi-finals. Germany and Chile should run away with the group. Cameroon and Australia will have to play to perfection if they have any hopes of advancing past the group stage.

I see Germany winning the group with Chile being the runner-up. If my predictions hold true to form, Portugal will play Chile, and Germany will face off against Russia in the semi-finals. These

money was distributed in 2014 at the Dota 2 tournament in Seattle. This was more than the prize money for both The Super Bowl XLVIII ($9.9m) and the 2014 Masters Golf tournament ($9m). In addition to all of this prize money being awarded, the most recognized gamers also get lucrative endorsement deals. Major global sponsors that are involved with eSports include Coca-Cola, Nissan, Samsung and Red Bull, as well as others.

The rise of eSports has caught the eye of several universities across North America, as the National Collegiate eSports Association has sprung up in recent years. Some of the participating universities in the association are: UBC, McMaster, York, Toronto, Texas A&M, Michigan, Robert Morris and many more. Not only can fans of eSports teams cheer on their favourite teams, but they can bet on them too. Many online sports books take action on tournaments that are played throughout the world.

What’s next for the industry that reached a revenue of $493m in 2016, and is projected to be a $2b industry by 2018? Virtual and augmented reality can create a new experience for the viewer. The audience will be able to see from the gamer’s point of view, rather than just viewing the computer screen. This means spectators don’t just attend the events, they’re in them.

Another prospect for the future of eSports could be the Olympics, as many in the industry are lobbying the International Olympics Committee to get competitive gaming recognized.

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should be some entertaining matches. I see Chile pulling off a minor upset and besting Portugal. While Germany earns a difficult win versus Russia.

This will set the stage for the finals on July 2nd where I believe the defending World Cup champion, Germany, will once again rise to the occasion and

beat Chile in what will be a very exciting, close match.

I must admit the Confederations Cup does not have the same drama and pageantry as the World Cup, but it’s a nice appetizer to hold soccer fans over until the main course which is only a short year away.