The Campus - October 25th '17 Issue

The Bishop’s University Newspaper Vol. 73, No. 4

FlosffWaking up the Townships since1944 Student run since 1944 OCTOBER 25, 2017

Have a Ghostly Halloween DESIGN COURTESY OF ZHIHUA HUANG

2

NEWS

The Editors

2017-2018

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Maddie Hession thecampus.editor@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Dylan Guignion thecampus.business@gmail.com

COPY EDITOR Rose Seitz-Lavoie thecampus.copyeditor@gmail.com LAYOUT EDITOR Steven Poulin thecampus.layout@gmail.com NEWS EDITOR Karyn Konstantonis thecampus.news@gmail.com

ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR Maryclare MacIsaac thecampus.ac@gmail.com

FEATURES EDITOR David Marrack thecampus.features@gmail.com SPORTS EDITOR Helen Tintpulver thecampus.sports@gmail.com

OPINIONS EDITOR Katharine Mussellam thecampus.opinions@gmail.com GRAPHICS EDITOR Zhihua Huang thecampus.graphics@gmail.com

This issue’s contributors

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Karyn Konstantonis, News Editor » thecampus.news@gmail.com

Bishop’s enrolment hits new heights

What’s Inside Ann Frank costume

p.4

Facebook gone wrong Weinstein

p.4

p.4

Cozy Hygee Flying East

p.6 p.7

Bishop’s is Best

p.7

Celebrating Canada

p.8

Trick or Treat

p.8

BUDD production

p.8

Hear from the Toast Radio hosts

p.9 PHOTO COURTESY BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY

The Mitre : p.9 Finding Our Footing

Women’s Rugby p.10 BU Men’s Soccer Arash Madani NFL wrap-up

p.10 p.11 p.11

Toast Radio Schedule

Jacob Caplan Briar Bennett-Flammer Winston Smith Carl Gee Léanie Gourdeau Rosemin Nathoo Marielle Caruth Graham Childs

p.12

KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

Students at Bishop’s University.

T

he Bishop’s University community continues to grow with a recent announcement signaling a 3.3 percent increase in full-time enrolment between 2016 and 2017. At the start of this year’s Fall semester, 945 new students were welcomed to the university.

Since the Fall of 2014, full-time enrolment at Bishop’s has increased by 28 percent, with total enrolment at 2,790 students in both undergraduate and graduate fields. This increase marks the largest student body to date, and an increase of 5 percent since 2014.

Currently, about half of the students enrolled at Bishop’s are from Quebec. The other half is composed of Canadians from other provinces, as well as international students. 30 percent of students hail from outside of Quebec, and 20 percent from other countries.

Enrolment of international students has seen a 9.4 percent increase in the past year, with 303 of the 945 new students coming from outside of Canada. The community is vast, with the international student body representing 63 different countries. Among the highest enrolments per country were China, France, and the United States.

Dan Seneker, Director of Enrolment Management at Bishop’s University, stated, “While we have seen an increase in enrolment over the past few years, we are proud to say that it continues to be accomplished without lowering our admission standards.

There is a growing demand for a liberal education model and for Bishop’s University specifically and, “admission to Bishop’s will increasingly become more selective and competitive.”

FOLLOW US ONLINE /thecampus

@thebucampus

The Campus is editorially and financially autonomous. It is published by the Campus Publication Board.

All material is copyright The Campus. Nothing may be reproduced without the written consent of the Editor-in-Chief. Complaints may be made directly to the Editor-in-Chief. If no resolution can be reached, complaints should be forwarded to the Publishing Board.

The opinions of the writers published in The Campus do not necessarily represent the opinions of the staff of The Campus or the Campus Publishing Board. Likewise, the opinions expressed in the advertisements published in The Campus do not reflect the opinions of the staff or the Publishing Board.

/thebucampus

Submissions to The Campus will be considered if they are received prior to the deadline at midnight on the Wednesday previous to the publication date. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all submissions for length, style, and/or inappropriate material.

The editorial staff also reserves the right not to publish submissions, including assigned stories or solicited material.

Letters to the editor can be submitted directly to the Editor-inChief by email, in person, or by mail. Letters must be accompanied by the author’s name and phone number for verification purposes, even in the case of anonymous letters.

All submissions should be in text-only or Microsoft Word format.

NEWS NEWS

SINCE 1944

3

Bishop’s ranks #1 for student satisfaction KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

M

aclean’s Magazine has released its annual ranking of Canadian universities based on a survey of almost 24,000 students, with Bishop’s, once again, coming in first for student satisfaction in its category of primarily undergraduate universities.

Université de Sherbrooke was also ranked first in student satisfaction in its respective category, universities with a medical school, making the city of Sherbrooke a force to be reckoned with.

Bishop’s University and the Université de Sherbrooke were ranked first in a variety of subcategories, including experiential learning, quality of interactions with

course instructors, the least bureaucracy, student-life staff, and administrative staff.

“These exceptional rankings confirm that our universities deliver educational experiences and living environments which are very highly appreciated by students across Canada. These rankings are based on the quality of interactions with staff as a whole, an educational experience responding to individual needs, a collaborative approach, and little red tape, which translates into students being placed at the centre of the university process. We have joined our voices because we share pride in the quality of our universities,”

said Bishop’s Principal Michael Goldbloom and Pierre Cossette of Université de Sherbrooke.

For the 144 years since its founding, Bishop’s University has prided itself on upholding tradition and providing a quality liberal arts education covering a variety of degrees and areas of interest.

“We would like to express our profound appreciation to our faculty, staff, and students for all of their contributions. This is truly a team effort,” added Goldbloom and Cossette.

Update: BUSRC’s Human Resources JACOB CAPLAN Contributor

PHOTO COURTESY BUSRC

A

s the mercury starts to drop and midterm season is upon us, I have been working hard on several projects. One of these projects includes collaborating closely with Dr. Mike Teed on Leadership and Professional Development for our Executive Cabinet.

I also had the pleasure of planning and formulating training for the SRC General Assembly Retreat, which was filled with workshops, training, and activities to prepare the General Assembly for the year ahead, which went exceptionally well.

I am continuing work on implementing new Human Resources policies for the SRC, as well as reviewing job descriptions and contracts for our new hires, aswell as transitioning several employees from payment via honorarium to payment via salary. This change was approved by the SRC General Assembly on October 15th, and will help solidify the SRC has a viable organization.

In terms of hiring, we have recently closed the application period for positions at Doolittle’s and the Gait. Interviews will be conducted in the upcoming days. We are currently accepting applications for the Clubs Manager position.

Director of Human Resources Jacob Kaplan.

To stay up to date with the SRC’s hiring, visit www.busrc.com/jobs. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me, either in person (BMH 119), email at srcdhr@ubishops.ca or phone at (819)-822-9600 ext. 2290. Raise a Toast!

Quebec enacts controversial Bill 62 KARYN KONSTANTONIS News Editor

O

n October 18th, Quebec passed Bill 62, a law effectively banning face-coverings under certain circumstances. This decision follows years of internal debate within the provincial government, with many critics viewing any such law as religious discrimination

meant to unfairly target minority women.

Under the law, public workers are no longer allowed to wear face-coverings, typically the niqab or burqa, on the job. Additionally, all citizens are now required to remove any facial covering while riding public trans-

portation or receiving government services, including healthcare.

With its passage, criticism has erupted globally, with many comparing the law to US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban on several majorityMuslim countries.

In defense of Bill 62, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard addressed the controversy. “We are just saying that for reasons linked to communication, identification and safety, public services should be given and received with an open face. We are in a free and democratic society. You speak to me, I should see your face, and you should see mine. It’s as simple as that.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also addressed the issue, stating, “I don’t think it’s the government’s business to tell a woman what she should or shouldn’t be wearing. As a federal government, we are going to take our responsibility seriously and look carefully at what the implications are.”

Many questions about the ban remain, including how thoroughly the law will be enforced, or if any specific exemptions will be made. The federal government has been unclear as to whether or not they will be challenging the law in court.

PHOTO COURTESY CBC

Women cover their faces at a metro protest following the passage of Bill 62.

4

OPINIONS NEWS

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Katharine Mussellam, Opinions Editor » thecampus.opinions@gmail.com

Anne Frank – more than Facebook has gone too far a costume WINSTON SMITH Contributor

BRIAR BENNETT-FLAMMER Contributor

A

nne Frank began confronting tough topics at a very young age. Her teenage diary explores politics, religion, and even sex. Seventy years later, the holocaust victim is still inciting controversy. This week the internet was alive with outrage about websites selling historical Anne Frank costumes, accusing them of being insensitive.

This reaction may seem reasonable at first glance, but if you delve a little deeper, does it hold true?

Let’s ignore the fact that costumes have a use outside of Halloween, like school projects or plays. What makes Anne off-limits? Is it the tragic circumstances of her death?

Marilyn Monroe is a quintesPHOTO COURTESY EVENING STANDARD sential Halloween costume despite the fact that she took her We need more positive role models like Ann Frank. own life by overdosing on barbiturates. There are no outcries about Cleopatra’s image being taken up, despite committing suicide via cobra bite. And we all know the original fairy tales.

According to the Arizona regional direct of the Anti-Defamation League, “We should not trivialize her [Anne Frank’s] memory as a costume.” But by this logic, every person who has ever dressed up like Albert Einstein, Madonna, Shakespeare, Napoleon, David Bowie, or Julius Caesar is trivializing their inspiration, which simply isn’t true. Imitating is the sincerest form of flattery after all.

We need to stop ourselves from acting on instinct in these situations.

Gut reactions are very rarely logical, informed, or examined beyond the top layer of an issue. The initial impact here comes from Anne’s status as a victim of a terrible tragedy, as a symbol that should not be belittled.

Try and shift your focus off her role as a victim and onto her accomplishments instead. Like many things in life, it is all about perspective.

Yes, Anne Frank’s story is a tragic one, but she did not define herself by her situation, and we shouldn’t either.

She is on every list of the world’s most influential women. Growing up as a girl, you do not get as many female role models to choose from. So why would you narrow down the list by deciding which ones we are allowed to have?

Kids learn by emulation and imitation; dressing up is a part of that.

When I was a kid I dressed up so that for a brief moment in time, I could be a warrior like Mulan, a pharaoh like Cleopatra, or an explorer like Amelia Earhart.

Parents don not encourage their kids to grow up and be like Anne Frank.

The shadow of the holocaust and her death is too dark, the idea of their kids dying young is too potent. But we should try to keep from overshadowing her accomplishments with her death.

Kids, adults, everyone – be like Anne Frank! Change the world with your writing, with your story. Be brave and insightful, optimistic and kind.

Anne Frank inspired me when I was a kid. In a world where every day is more chaotic and disheartening, my chin is always up because I remember Anne Frank’s words: “I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

I’m not suggesting that every, or even any 10-year-old will want to be Anne Frank for Halloween, but we should not be taking smart, strong role models off of the shelves, we should be trying to put more and more on them.

I

n a column for The Globe and Mail, columnist Elizabeth Renzetti described how Facebook is like a bad boyfriend and that they should break up.

She cites the stalker-ish impression she gets from targeted ads, Facebook seeming to know far too much about what she does, likes, and thinks about.

It is clear that while it is a tool that people use to communicate, there is a commercial goal behind the site that is not really about community at all.

John Lancaster, writing in the London Review of Books, says that Facebook is “the biggest surveillance-based enterprise in the history of mankind.” He says that Facebook watches and then uses what it knows about you to sell ads.

Although, Facebook never markets itself as such. No, it is just about connecting with friends. But it can’t be, if it’s looking at your search history and asking for access to information on your phone.

Some people have even experienced unsolicited Facebook messages from companies they were considering ordering from, without explicitly giving that information to the website.

Forget Big Brother; Facebook is watching you. And making money doing it.

It would seem that the only way to combat this is to limit the information one puts on Facebook. But because so many people are already in the habit of using it to share all their photos with friends and family, that option is no longer viable. Not to mention the fact that people use Facebook as a tool to build their brand and get people to know about their work.

When Facebook was first on the rise, I remember being warned by a tech expert who came to speak at our school. He told us to pay attention to what you “like” as everyone can see it when you do. Do not put all your personal information on the site as privacy settings will not protect you.

But these warnings did not did not reach people soon enough. It is not a fair exchange, to give up personal information only to be shown ads we helped to generate.

Ads aside, people being tagged in photos by their friends has allowed Facebook to know what people look like. In 2015, it was even reported that Facebook was working to be able to recognize you without even having to see your face.

The capabilities of technology are impressive, but is there any good use for this? It seems to me there isn’t. The last thing we need is a website that does not have our best interests at heart to know everything much about us, what we are doing and where we are.

Even as I write this, I know people will remain incautious about what they contribute to Facebook’s empire. We have accepted the terms, even if we were not aware of them. And now we have lost control of our own information.

DESIGN COURTESY ZHIHUA HUANG

I need a ‘dislike’ button for Facebook’s business model.

OPINIONS

OPINIONS

SINCE 1944

5

The endless cycle of abuse and betrayal KATHARINE MUSSELLAM Opinions Editor

I

t was unfortunate, but the news that Harvey Weinstein has sexually harassed, assaulted, and abused many women did not really surprise me. I certainly was disappointed, but not shocked as we have seen this before.

There was a lot of responses to the story, with many survivors of sexual misconduct and misdeeds both inside and outside of Hollywood coming forward with the stories of their own experiences.

Weinstein is just one of the many celebrities who have recently been revealed to be sexual abusers. In the wake of the stories of Jian Ghomeshi, Bill Cosby, and now Harvey Weinstein, as well as others, I ca not help but feel fed up.

Why do so many men do this? Why can’t they stop doing such terrible things?

And I am almost fearful about who will be the next one revealed to have committed sexual crimes.

Surely, it is important to know what these people have done, especially when they are crimes that are far too often not spoken about, but I fear for whose accomplishments are the next to be forever tainted.

Once these revelations have been made, we cannot go back to the way things were.

We shouldn’t. But it is difficult to know how to proceed.

Whose movies that you thought you loved will you suddenly feel uneasy about supporting with time and money? Whose records will you never be able to purely enjoy again? Whose words that changed your life will suddenly seem like superficial lies that betrayed you?

It could be anyone, but until we are given the indication, these people can seem good. They create, or facilitate the creation of, art that speaks to us. They seem to

know something about humanity, about life. And because of that they can often seem like good people, or at least people worthy of some respect.

But then we find out that they did something so despicable. They still do not respect women, not completely. They still cannot understand the word “no.”

And yet it would seem that discussions of sexual assault do happen, that there are people who do understand consent. If this is not working, then how do we curb these occurrences that, this past week, so many women have attested to?

Is it continuing the conversation? Is it by exposing every abuser until none are left? I cannot help but wonder if there is something we are missing when it comes to preventing these crimes.

Are we not interrogating masculinity enough and supporting kinder models? Is it that the discourse, even in this most recent case, focuses too much on victims and survivors, not enough on the perpetrators?

I think it may be all of these things. Social change often comes slowly, after years of work, one small step at a time.

One of those steps may be to improve the legal system so that it better serves justice to survivors. Maybe then people will take it more seriously and try to change their ways.

And maybe there are other things to be done that someone just has yet to come up with.

I hope that change comes soon. If we cannot go back to the way things were, then the future needs to be better than this current state of disenchantment.

PHOTOS COURTESY CBC

How much longer before this stops?

Black Cat Books 168E Queen, Lennoxville Your Local Bookstore

New Books • Old Books • Special Orders

Cards, puppets, CDs, gift certificates Serving the community since 1998

819-346-1786 • www.blackcatbook.net

6

FEATURES FEATURES

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

David Marrack, Features Editor » thecampus.features@gmail.com

A ghostly Halloween DAVID MARRACK Features Editor

H

alloween has come around again and it is time to start the treat making and trick planning. Treats are pretty simple; but the tricks may require some more particular planning, and with Halloween less then a week away, this will be the best time to start planning.

There are some good ways to celebrate in residence, some different ways to go around when you live off campus, and a few reminders of the sort that always go with Halloween.

If you live in rez, decorating your door is a great break from studying or watching Netflix; all you need to put up some pumpkins is a pair of scissors, some orange construction paper and a sharpie.

This would be a great chance to chat with your RA and get on their good side; they would probably be glad to get you some construction paper, and may have some ideas on how to make the decorations even better. If you aren’t good with arts and crafts, crime scene tape is always a spooky way to decorate your door, and a roll is only a couple of dollars at Dollarama or the blue barn.

Note to the wise-candles are not allowed in rez, so that jack-o-lantern will have to wait till next year, even if you have the greatest pumpkin on earth.

If you live off campus, go nuts with the jack-o-lanterns! The more creative the

better, but a classic crazy smile will still add a bit of colour to the front of your apartment, and a fancy bit of carving is a good way for people to find their way to your Halloween party.

Having a place off campus does give you a responsibility to host a party, as your friends on campus are not in much of a position to run a party. That being said, they would be glad to help organize things for your party.

Again, decorations for a party can be as simple as a trip to Dollarama, or as complex as baking finger cookies and making a brain out of Jell-O. Remember, the more you put into the party, the more people will get out of it.

Before the party begins, a bit of trickor-treating would be a good idea, and there is no such thing as too old for candy. If you live in rez, your friends’ rooms can be a great first step, but make sure you know whose door you’re knocking on, and it may be a good idea to let the RA know first.

Off campus, things are a little further apart, but there’s a good chance you might stumble upon a party; remember the rules from when you were younger though-if the lights are off, they probably do not want you knocking on their door.

PHOTO COURTESY JACKOLANTERNLOUISVILLE.COM

A calling card.

When you carve your pumpkin, a bit of an unusual face is a good way to help new friends find the party.

Hygge - A user’s guide to life-long coziness DAVID MARRACK Features Editor

H

ygge, pronounced as though the Y were a U, is the Danish term for coziness; this general concept if often purported as the reason Denmark consistently ranks one of the happiest countries despite the fact that it often rains more then 200 days each year.

Hygge has several main concepts; comfort in general life, coziness at home, and an embrace of the “aesthetic home”; together these three help keep a grey and wet country happy even through the depths of something worse then a BC winter.

The idea of comfort in life mainly means that you should still be comfortable away from your home. Most workplaces in Denmark put an emphasis on comfort if possible, especially when a job can be repetitive, or involves sitting for long periods of time; the same goes for the schools, with university classrooms having large desks and comfortable chairs that don’t squeak!

With the majority of the country commuting by bicycle and public transit, an effort has been made to make both stress free and enjoyable; the metro and busses can all be used with an app on your phone, and there is a special elevated bike lane on most roads so that the commute can be as safe and stress free as possible.

The idea of coziness at home can be likened to a wool blanket in both simplicity and result. Every couch has a blanket with it, and most homes still have working fireplaces. The use of the home is also different, in that life is still centred around a kitchen and living space. This is probably because few people have an “office” in their home; working from home is considered unusual, especially outside of the normal workday. Keeping with the idea that home is for relaxing, Danes tend to read more, and tend to watch TV and movies with family or friends, and rarely on their own.

Third, a little bit can go a long way with aesthetics. While it may be difficult to get more natural light, something Danish homes are famous for, choosing furniture that is both inexpensive and adds to the beauty of a room is not very difficult.

Sometimes it may be as simple as using reclaimed wood to make a table, or buying an old rocking chair. Little things can go a long way to adding character to a room, and function doesn’t need to be sacrificed in the name of aesthetic pleasure. Sometimes the quickest way to a happier room is reorganizing it, moving furniture, or going to a used book sale; having a to-read list is great, but if you can visually see the

books to want to read, you’re that much closer.

Being happy where you are is an important step on the road to success. Relieving stress, providing a safe space and offering a base to go out and explore the world, a happy home is important, whether it may be a single room in Mackinnon or a fancy apartment in Sherbrooke. Small steps can make that mountain easier, and help provide perspective when all you see is one looming deadline after another. All it may take is cleaning while warming up some milk; and after all, what’s cozier then a cup of cocoa?

PHOTO COURTESY #URBANJUNGLEBLOGGERS

DESIGN COURTESY ZHIHUA HUANG

It’s the simple things.

While fancy furniture not work in Mack, a few small plants can really add to an otherwise bland space.

FEATURES

FEATURES

SINCE 1944

7

Flying East with Gaiters football MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

A

friend and I were treated by Bishop’s to a round trip flight to watch the Gaiters play the Saint Mary’s Huskies in my hometown of Halifax on Saturday, October 14.

Despite already having hundreds of reasons in mind as to why Bishop’s University is an institution like none other, the university surprised me once again this weekend.

Upon my arrival to Happy Hour at the Gait last Thursday, I was presented with a few ballots. I was told to enter my name for the chance to win a day-long round trip to Halifax for myself and a friend, to accompany the Gaiters football team as they faced the Huskies in their homecoming game the following Saturday.

To my surprise, as I had given up my contest-entering career years ago, my name was called from the DJ booth! I called my mother and Haligonian friend whom I had come to Bishop’s with to let them know we would be spending the day in Halifax!

The big day began before the sun had risen. We boarded the Bishop’s football team’s plane at a small private Sherbrooke airport. I had no idea what to expect in regards to the plane; each friend I informed what I’d won was in awe that our football team had their own private plane.

Bruce Stevenson, director of Alumni, explained to me that the team was endowed the private plane this year as it is only slightly more expensive to run than arranging hotels, and busses for the football team, and cuts back on travel time, allowing the team more time to focus on school.

The plane seats the entire football team as well as remaining thirty seats which are sold to students, faculty, and alumni.

Upon landing in Halifax to coloured autumn leaves for the first time in three years, I had the opportunity to go home and have lunch with my family. It almost felt like a dream that I was touching down in Nova Scotia one morning, to leave and be back to sleep in my Lennoxville bed that evening.

After lunch and a heartfelt reunion with my dog, I headed over to SMU’s student pub, The Gorsebrooke, for a pre-game reception with faculty, alumni, and families. I was thrilled to unexpectedly run into two friends from the Bishop’s Class of 2017 with whom I shared stories over a Magners of their former and my current home, 19 Conley. I must ask, in what other university community would I find myself at a table in a pub with our former librarians?

Although we may not have brought home a win, the game was an exciting one to watch. The Gaiters played a strong first quarter push, and the crowd boomed with purple-clad fans cheering as Vincent Dube gave Bishop’s a lead with a 27-yard field goal.

The Huskies scored to bring their lead to 21-11 in the second frame, and the third frame saw Johnny King again returning the ball of a punt this time for 56 yards and the touchdown. Two interceptions for touchdowns solidified Saint Mary’s 55-11 win.

After the game and a quick hello with friends from high school, we were loaded onto two busses and driven back to the airport. By now the sun had set and I felt the strangest feeling driving through my home city on a bus full of people from my home away from home.

That is what makes Bishop’s University so special to me; my two homes never feel separate or too far away from each other. The flight from Halifax to Sherbrooke is only an hour, so by the time my friend and I had discussed our whirlwind days with one another, we were back in Quebec, ready to get back to our apartments.

Opening my front door, I was greeted by my roommates who ask how this unusual day went, and I tell them that it was a win.

PHOTO COURTESY MARYCLARE MACISAAC

Supporting fans for the Gaiters in Halifax!

A rank above the others How Bishop’s stands with the rest of Canada

PHOTO COURTESY UBISHOPS.CA

CARL GEE Contributor

T

Always a most recognized establishment, here is Bishop’s University as featured in the 1963 edition of The Illustrated London News.

he results are in, and it has been officially recognized that Bishop’s University provides the best student satisfaction in the country. With an infusion of funding and plans for more students, the university is going through change, though changes simply mirror a changing environment; as CBC reported, Principal Goldbloom has said that we will not see a student population of more than 3000.

However, despite these positive changes, our overall ranking among primarily undergraduate schools has fallen, so now is no time for rest. We have opportunity to seize a wave of change and bring Bishop’s back to the forefront of learning, with the creation of the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair and standing up of an advisory council of students only highlighting our approaching rebound to the top ten.

Unsurprisingly, the thing that makes Bishop’s great is the people. Maclean’s talks about the small class sizes, the identity students have with the school, and the fact that professors know students, and have been known to drink with students on occasion.

The “life as a student” writeup describes the very essence of bleed purple; while taking a nap in the periodicals room at the library is on hold for another year, the strength of spirit at Bishop’s is always something to raise a toast to. The lesson learned: keep making friends, be a nice person, and keep singing about never graduating.

The change that we are seeing is the good type, that makes everything better. A new library, or learning commons is poised to bring a more modern touch to studying, while a large funding

grant will no doubt maintain the quality of our classes, including some of the quirkier ones.

With a shift from Quebec to the Atlantic, our sports teams may see some more success, and as the CBC reports, we will no longer be going up against schools that can budget 3-4 times more than us. We have learned the lesson that beating the Rouge et Or may be a bit difficult for us; taking on someone our own size will help develop a better sports program, while more modern facilities help develop our studying habits.

The shift in sports is also part of a shift in focus to the east, and greater participation in the “Maple League”, formerly the U4. As described

by University Affairs, the idea is to create a combined centre for excellence on a small scale, taking cues from the “red brick” universities of the United Kingdom and the Ivy League in the United States.

This move towards greater cooperation has coincided with the creation of the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence, which is being accompanied by the standing up of a Student Advisory Council to provide input and advise the Chair.

The Chair will be responsible for developing educational excellence through a variety of methods, including leadership, communication and reasoning, skills Bishop’s students already draw heavily on.

These changes and the lessons we draw from this opportunity will help bring a better allround performance, and while keeping gold in student satisfaction should be a goal, medalling in something else would be nice as well.

8

ARTS&CULTURE SPORTS

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Maryclare MacIsaac, Arts & Culture Editor » thecampus.ac@gmail.com

Bishop’s hosts Celebrating Canada, The Jewish Experience HELEN TINTPULVER Sports Editor

P

rincipal Goldbloom and Dr. Michele Murray welcomed a broad audience to the opening reception of the exhibit “Celebrating Canada, the Jewish Experience” (CJE) on Wednesday, October 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

This exhibit, curated by Sandra Weizman Morton with contributions from Dr. Victor Rabinovich, has been on display at locations across Canada as part of the celebrations to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial.

The purpose of the exhibit, a nine panel exhibition and website, is to educate and share some of the Jewish aspects of Canada’s story with all Canadians as part of the tributes to Canada’s 150 year celebration.

The exhibit’s underlying theme stresses the importance of Canada’s progress

in creating a country open to all forms of diversity, a unifying goal all Canadians can share.

The opening of the exhibit took place in the Centennial Theatre lobby, and included remarks by Dr. Daniel Miller and Ms. Sharon Smith to set the context for the exhibit. Dr. Daniel Miller spoke on the Jewish presence in Canada, beginning with the first Jewish settlements.

He described the contributions Jews have made to Canadian life over the years, including contributions in everyday life as labourers on farms and in cities, and contributions in the war efforts in the 20th century. He also highlighted the contributions of famous Canadian artists such as Leonard Cohen and Mordecai Richler.

Finally, he noted the impact that vari-

ous advocacy organizations such as the Canadian Jewish Congress and the Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy (CIJA) have had on improving life for Canadian Jews.

Second to speak was Ms. Sharon Smith, an artist who connected the broader themes with the local community. Ms. Smith shared treasured moments from her life growing up Jewish in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships. She focused on the importance of roots, welcoming all who cross your path and giving back to the community, values exhibited daily by her mother.

She concluded her talk with a quotation she originally learned from her third grade teacher from Mitchell Elementary School, Sherbrooke, that she has passed on to students in her own classes :

“Good, better, best, Never let it rest Until the good is better And the better best.”

The 14 day exhibit attracted members of the Bishop’s community as well as the greater Sherbrooke area, and many stopped by to learn more about the Canadian Jewish experience.

For more information go to the exhibit website http://cje2017.com/ and try the quiz!

BUDD production should not be kept a secret LÉANIE GOURDEAU Contributor

T

he Bishop’s University’s Drama Department is already rehearsing for their first production, “There is a place where we go to bury our secrets”.

In an abandoned greenhouse, two teenagers make a terrifying discovery. In his critically acclaimed play “Concord Floral”, brilliant young Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill weaves together horror movies, Boccaccio’s Decameron, and the stories of real-life teenagers into a compelling drama about the persistence of memory, casual cruelty, and unexpected mercy.

Bishop’s University’s senior drama class presents the first of two challenging Canadian plays at the Turner Studio theatre located on campus.

Featuring physical theatre, original music composed by student Gordon Barnett and costumes designed by student Emma McGreeghan, Concord Floral runs from October 25-29th at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 adult/$8 student. The performance is suitable for ages 13 and up. Audiences should be advised that the performance contains strong themes of bullying in addition to coarse language and sexual content.

For tickets and reservations, contact 819-8229692. Tickets will otherwise be available at the door.

Which side of the border should you trick or treat on?

LOCH BAILIE Contributor

H

alloween is fast approaching, and stores everywhere are stocked to the brim with massive, mixed bags of candy. I decided to investigate Halloween candy in the United States vs. Canada.

For $15 at Provigo, you can make everyone on your floor in rez your best friend (until you run out of candy). But how do you know which bag to buy? And is it worth skipping the walk to Provigo and taking a quick trip to Vermont to buy exclusively American candy?

There is an ongoing unspoken debate about which country boasts better candy.

Forget weather and healthcare; in this article, the pros and cons of American and Canadian confections will be put to the test.

Variety, allergen awareness, and packaging aesthetics will all be taken into account, and by the end of these six hundred words, hopefully you’ll have made up your mind about whether that ten-minute walk to Provigo is worth it.

Variety: M&M’s vs. Smarties. Maltesers vs. Whoppers. After Eights vs. York Peppermint Patties. There’s a lot of “you have that, but we have this” rhetoric surrounding candy diversity in the U.S. and Canada, but when it comes down to sheer volume, it seems like Canada has the upper hand.

Why? As part of the British commonwealth, Canada imports several types of English sweets while simultaneously importing or manufacturing traditional American candy.

In other words, Canada produces, sells, and consumes three nations worth of confections. However, while Canada does have the rights to M&M’s, Twizzlers, and Twix, some south-of-the-border staples the north cannot claim as their own are Milky Way bars and the alleged “American” Kit Kat.

Allergen awareness: ever seen one of those little cartoon peanuts with a red cross through it on your candy wrapper? Chances are that candy was made by Nestle, and if you have an allergy to peanuts, there’s no need to worry.

The company’s Peanut Free Promise guarantees that all Kit Kat’s, Smarties, Coffee Crisp and Aero bars (in treat size formats) are made in a peanut free facility (madewithnestle.ca).

Unfortunately for Americans, almost all candies produced by major companies in the U.S. bear the warning “may contain nuts” on their packaging. This poses a serious danger in the U.S. and it would be beneficial if companies such as Hershey’s would manufacture mixed bags of allergen-free candy like Nestle.

Packaging aesthetics: nothing to do with the contents but still vital to sales, the way candy wrappers look undoubtedly influences our decisions to buy and choose certain brands of treats.

While trick or treating as a child, one may be more inclined to pick a metallic-gold wrapped Twix bar as opposed to a mustard-yellow Coffee Crisp, or perhaps choose a bright blue box of Smarties instead of a brown pouch of M&M’s.

Perhaps more to do with variety than anything else, the U.S. and Canada both have well designed and poorly designed candy packaging, and it may be worth examining the quality of what’s inside before scrutinizing what’s on the outside. Just do not be that person who only has a bowl of Coffee Crisps on their doorstep.

So, what do you think? Either way, both nations have something to offer, and you’ll definitely find something you like—even if you have to order it on Amazon.

Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

SINCE 1944

ARTS&CULTURE SPORTS

9

Submit to The Mitre!

ROSEMIN NATHOO Mitre Editor & Contributor

A

s North America’s longest running literary journal, The Mitre has collected 124 years of creative expression from the Bishop’s community. Guided by an annual theme, it accepts submissions until mid-December and is published in March.

What does 124 years look like? In putting together this anniversary edition, our team has been digging through The Mitre’s archives, which can be viewed in the Old Library. Within the rich history, there are many common threads.

It’s quite a lot to explore: two world wars, with their efflux of male students and subsequent invitation of “freshettes”; editorials about the communist threat; letters from the front lines; poetry from those alumni whose names we so proudly use; counter-cultural introspection from the sixties and seventies.

There are also, of course, 124 years of youthfully exploratory poetry, bold, idealistic opinions, and, of course, editors sighing with relief at having completed this initially-daunting project.

The Mitre is calling for submissions of quality reflections on our individual and collective pasts and futures. As editor of The Mitre, my hope, like every editor’s, is to get your voices out of your heads and into my inbox, into this collection, into our community and history.

With the aid of a few small research pieces, I am trying to include some history that has not yet been told in our imperfect archives.

To read the past and set goals for the future, I am going to need your input.

This year’s theme is “Finding Our Footing”. The 2017-2018 edition will explore our experiences with place, displacement, and the complicated formation of home.

What does it mean to feel lost or grounded? How do we find, define, or create “home” out of places, people, or objects?

We’d like to hear the students of Bishop’s’ travel stories, migratory histories, and conversations with the land we live and learn on.

Raise a Toast Radio

Submission Guidelines: Students, staff, and community members are invited to submit all forms of written and visual expression: poetry, prose, personal essays, photography, and/or visual art.

Multiple submissions are welcome.

Please send your submissions to bu.mitre@gmail.com by December 15, 2017.

Station Managers Ethan Pohl and Em Liatus talk about Toast Radio, their shows, and how you can get involved MARYCLARE MACISAAC Arts & Culture Editor

O

f the many spaces for self expression at Bishop’s, Toast Radio is arguably the most versatile and accessible. Reemerging to the bubble in 2015 after a nearly 20 year absence, the student-run internet radio station hosts 25 different shows, spanning all genres of music and talk radio. I had the opportunity to speak with Station Managers Em Liatus and Ethan Pohl to discuss the station, student involvement and the future of Toast Radio.

What are your roles at Toast Radio?

Ethan: We are both Station Managers, which means we oversee all aspects of the station. Our main jobs include securing all needed funding for the radio, managing promotion and expansion of our operations, and of course making sure our broadcasts run smoothly and consistently.

How can Toast Radio be accessed for listening?

Em: You can find us online at www.busrc.com/toast! Our schedule is also accessible at that link, and is also printed in the Dish and can be found on posters around campus.

What’s it like hosting a radio show on campus?

Ethan: Hosting a radio show is one of the most fun things you can do at Bishop’s, in my opinion. All students decide their own content for shows, so you get to showcase your interests to a large group of people who want to hear you. Additionally, you get to learn important skills like public speaking and organization.

Em: It’s a lot of fun! I enjoy the creative freedom I get from hosting my radio show!

Have you ever faced issues with the school concerning the content of the music being played or opinions being expressed by hosts or anyone speaking on the radio?

Em: Never. We’re really lucky to have respectful hosts!

Ethan: No. We try to impose as few restrictions as possible on student content, and we haven’t had any complaints with our content so far. We do allow controversial topics to be discussed and explicit songs to be played, but we always inform our listeners beforehand so they can choose if they want to continue listening.

Do each of you have a particular style as hosts?

Em: I’m fairly laid back on my show. I play a lot of alternative rock, punk, metal and sometimes Sean Paul. I talk about them, review CD’s that have gotten sent in to us, and tell funny stories! My friend Aly Loach has joined me as a co-host and we have a lot of fun! We just hang out and talk and interact with our listeners on air through our social media pages!

Ethan: I wouldn’t say I have a particular style, as I host multiple types of shows I try to tailor my style to the type of show I’m hosting. For example, my talk show will be a lot more professional than my music show, because my target audience is different.

Where can readers find Toast Radio on social media?

Em: @butoastraio on Twitter and Instagram and Bishop’s Toast Radio on Facebook!

What are your hopes for the future of the station?

Em: We hope to expand into podcasts in the upcoming semester!

Ethan: We’re hoping to greatly expand our studio to allow for a lot more broadcasting possibilities. Additionally we’re always hoping to become more involved on campus through events and more!

If there’s one thing that you’d like to tell readers on behalf of Toast Radio, what would that be?

Em: You can advertise on Toast! Email us and we’ll send you a copy of our media kit!

Ethan: That we are always looking for new hosts! There’s no experience necessary to join, and we provide all the training you’ll need to host a successful radio show.

If you want to join or want more information,

you can email us at buradio@ubishops.ca

SPORTS

10 ARTS

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

A season of change in women’s rugby

Helen Tintpulver, Sports Editor » thecampus.sports@gmail.com

MARIELLE CARUTH Contributor

The Bishop’s women’s rugby team finished off their season last week against the Concordia Stingers, closing with a 123-5 loss.

Though it was clear the two teams had different goals, the Gaiters put up a fight and were content with the small victories made throughout their final game.

The team conquered a jumbled season overcoming multiple injuries, gaining many fresh faces and taking fresh direction from a new head coach, Adam Spirk. The majority of the team consisted of first year players, leaving lots of room to work and grow as a team for the

Passionate fans fuel comeback for BU Men’s Soccer

I

Anonymous Contributor

t was a cool night under the lights in Coulter Stadium. The BU boys soccer team pressed forward, but the halftime whistle blew with the score still level at 0-0 against opponents Université du Québec en Outaouais.

This rivalry has been brewing over many years of competition.

Last season Bishop’s clinched a 3-2 victory over UQO to take bronze medals in the RSEQ 7v7 inter-university league. The teams also met earlier this season in 11v11 play, finishing in a 1-1 draw.

The ball zipped around on the wet turf with chances at both ends when the unthinkable happened.

A wild lob from over 30 yards went sailing over the pitch straight into the BU net.

Players, coaches and fans alike were momentarily stunned, but purple-clad supporters were in good numbers and the eager, excited atmosphere soon picked up again.

Right winger Josh Metcalfe led a series of dangerous attacks. A corner was earned and Gaiters player James Huxam made no mistake burying it with a strong header to bring the home side level again.

The crowd was electric, sending out shock-waves of encouragement onto the field and into the determined minds of the players in purple. Stef Langlois, a Gaiters second year left back, sniped a long-range effort of his own and the team could finally relax into a final winning score of 2-1.

coming seasons.

Team improvements were obvious to everyone during their first game of the season against the Carleton Ravens. Last years game versus the Ravens saw only defensive plays with no room to showcase their capability. This year, the girls were able to push back, shocking everyone, especially their opponents. After the game, the Ravens coach congratulated the girls on their improvements.

The Gaiters were also able to control the scoreboard during their game against the McGill Redmen, a team closer in caliber. The game did not see a victorious end for the Gaiters

but these advancements were exactly what the girls have been working towards.

The graduating players feel confident in the team they are leaving behind. The young talent and rookies are a new beginning for Bishop’s women’s rugby. Progressing in their development and showing improvement in attitude towards the team mindset, with more dedication and willingness to work.

The team is already searching for new players, hunting through high schools and CEGEPs for fresh legs to continue to build the Bishop’s women’s rugby team.

TOP :: PHOTO COURTESY PAUL MCKEEN

A season of solid kicks.

RIGHT :: DESIGN COURTESY ZHIHUA HUANG

The NFL through week six JORDAN HIER Alumni Contributor

G

oing into the start of the season, many professional prognosticators had drawn conclusions on how the season would materialize. Now more than a third of the way through, seemingly none of these predictions have held to form.

Many proclaimed that the defending Super Bowl champions, New England Patriots, would dominate once again and some boldly predicted that they would go undefeated. Well, on the opening night of the season the Patriots were pummelled, surrendering 42 points to the Kansas City Chiefs.

That was the most points New England has given up in over 17 seasons. The next five weeks did not go quite according to plan either. They beat the Saints, but lost to the Panthers and survived scares from the Texans, Buccaneers and Jets. After week six the Patriots have a record of 4-2, and not much suggests they will be back in the Super Bowl this season.

Conversely, some thought that the 2017 edition of the New York Jets may be the absolute worst team to ever play in the NFL. The lack of perceived talent at many key positions had some predicting the Jets would go winless.

After six games the Jets are sitting at 3-3 and proving naysayers wrong. For the most part, the Jets have competed in every game and even held a two touchdown lead against the defending champions.

One thing the prognosticators got right are the Cleveland Browns. Not much was expected from the Browns. They are 0-6 and could be on route to a winless season.

I believe the headline for the first third of the season is the Kansas City Chiefs.

Not only did they make a statement on the opening night of the season by blasting New England, but they were the last

undefeated team. Kansas City won their first five games, eventually losing to Pittsburgh. The Chiefs have been under the radar for many years, despite being in the playoffs three of the past four seasons.

It could be due to the fact Kansas City is not a high profile location, or that in past years they have aquired no superstars. As long as they continue to have the best record in the AFC, the Chiefs will no longer be ignored.

Other notes of interest to start the 2017 season are the 5-1 Philadelphia Eagles.

After six weeks the Eagles are flying high and have the best record in the NFC. The Eagles NFC East foes, Dallas Cowboys, have had a forgettable start to the season unlike last year when they went 13-3 and had the best record in the NFC. After the first six weeks they have as many losses as they had all of last season.

The defending NFC champions, Atlanta

Falcons, have stumbled a bit out of the gate as well. With shocking home losses to Buffalo and Miami after starting the season 3-0, the Falcons will have to get back on track if they have hopes of appearing in the Super Bowl again this season.

As for injuries, Odell Beckham Jr. & Brandon Marshall from the New York Giants are out for the remainder of the season, putting an end to 1-5 Giants playoff hopes. Defensive superstar J.J Watt from the Houston Texans is also out for the remainder of the season.

While arguably the best quarterback in the league, Aaron Rodgers, of the Green Bay Packers could be out as well, dashing the Packers Super Bowl championship aspirations.

With all this drama and excitement in just the first six weeks, we cannot wait to see how the rest of the season will unfold.

PHOTO COURTESY ESPN.COM

Six weeks of upset and surprise.

SPORTS

ARTS

SINCE 1944

11

Sportsnet: wise words from alumnus Arash Madani GRAHAM CHILDS Contributor

B

ishop’s alumnus and clever Rogers Sportsnet reporter Arash Madani, who specializes on the Toronto Blue Jays, returned to Lennoxville for Bishop’s Homecoming weekend.

Arash returned for the numerous reasons that make Lennoxville and Bishop’s so memorable; the historic campus vibe, watching a Football game overlooking unexplainable Quebec landscape and of course drinks on the patio at The Lion.

He was also gracious enough to provide some of his time to Bishop’s students by

answering questions, providing pointers, and gifting us with stories of what it is really like travelling with Major League sports teams.

Madani contacted Bishop’s English professor Chad Gibbs, and the two organized a meet and greet. Friday of Homecoming weekend, Arash Madani and Chad Gibbs met in McGreer 100 along with wide eyed Bishop’s students to hear about what the life of a sports reporter is truly like.

Madani stressed the importance of being a utility worker in order to stand out to one’s superiors. There was never a story or an event throughout his career that he did not want to cover.

Always the man to stand up and stand out.

Madani stresses the point of credibility and reliability in journalism by saying, “If you’re 99% right, you’re 100% wrong”. Words of wisdom to anyone looking to enter the field of journalism.

Bishop’s alumnus Arash Madani was a gracious man in giving his time to and inspiring students over Homecoming weekend. The greatest gift he gave to future workers in the sports industry was the advice and encouragement only a man of his stature could have provided.

PHOTO COURTESY ROGERS YOUTUBE

Arash Madani class of ‘02, National Reporter.

Super Welterweight Champion defends title I

STONE SOUSA Contributor

f you blinked, you missed it. What was billed as a hotly contested fight between titleholder Jermell Charlo and Ring Magazine’s Prospect of the Year, Erickson Lubin, turned out to be a one-sided blowout when Charlo landed a swift right uppercut on Lubin at just two minutes, 41 seconds into round one to retain his WBC (World Boxing Council) Super Welterweight title in Brooklyn.

“They were giving him a lot of attention. I was quiet the whole time,” said Charlo. “They said they were going to come take my title. I had to defend it. They didn’t know what I was bringing into this and I think (Lubin) was worried about the wrong things.”

Leading up to the fight, Lubin did most of the talking, claiming he would expose Charlo and take his belt.

After turning pro out of high school just four years ago, Lubin looked impressive in each of his bouts winning all 18, 13 via knockout, but none of his opponents possessed the skills and danger of Charlo.

As the mandatory challenger, Lubin, a 22-year-old Florida native nicknamed “The Hammer,” made his first title appearance, many questioned whether it was too early for him to fight an opponent of Charlo’s caliber. It was and it showed at the Barclays Center on Saturday, October 14.

In the opening round, the two attempted to feel each other out before Charlo dealt numerous left hand jabs that forced Lubin to duck. Once he did, Charlo delivered a right hand bomb to Lubin’s chin that sent him to the canvas. Referee Harvey Dock began to count, but waved off the fight as Lubin was clearly dazed and unaware of where he was.

“He caught me with a blind shot. I didn’t see it coming. He landed it,” said Lubin. “I felt like when I got up

I could have kept fighting, but it’s boxing. It happens.”

“I got caught with a nice shot on the chin and couldn’t recover in time. I didn’t see the punch coming, so I have no excuses. I’m young and have plenty of fight left in me.

This is just a minor setback. I’ll be back sooner than later and hungrier than ever,” Lubin stated, who earned $225,000.

Charlo, looking to step out of his brother’s shadow, former 154-pound champion and current middleweight contender Jermall Charlo, made a statement to the rest of the Super Welterweight division that he’s the best fighter.

After winning the vacant WBC Super Welterweight title in May 2016 with an eighth-round knockout against John Jackson, Charlo made a successful first title defense this past April with a sixth-round knockout of mandatory challenger Charles Hatley. With a dominant second title defense against Lubin, who many considered a rising star, Charlo now has his eyes set on unification.

Following the fight, Charlo called out IBF (International Boxing Federation) Junior Middleweight champion Jarrett Hurd, who retained his belt on the

PHOTO COURTESYDIBALLA ENTERTAINMENT

Super Welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, left, looks back at his round one knockout of Erickson Lubin.

same night, to unify titles.

“We’re going to unify. The other champions want to fight me and I’ll take any of them,” Charlo said, who earned $450,000. “Give me another title. I want Hurd.

Hurd just won. Give me Hurd.”

With the win, Charlo, a 27-year-old Texas native, adds to his undefeated record of 30-0 with 15 KOs; while Lubin falls from the ranks of the unbeaten to 18-1 with 13 KOs.

12 ARTS

THE CAMPUS OCTOBER 25, 2017

Happy Halloween !!!

PHOTO COURTESY JACOB GERLOFS PHOTOGRAPHY