The Campus - April 10th, 2023

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April 10th, 2023

Student run since 1944

Students shore up funding 2

Boys on tour 6

The success of the BU Singers choir

Exam care packages and menstrual health on campus 5

NMUN: A year-long experience 8

BUCS hosts their last event of the year 12

Honouring Principal Goldbloom

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he semester winds down to final essays and exams while the light at the end of the tunnel approaches. It also marks the end of Principal Michael Goldbloom’s work at Bishop’s University.

Goldbloom’s path to Bishop’s University began with his successful career as the president of both Alliance Quebec and the YMCA in Montreal.

Goldbloom’s leadership then took him into his career in journalism as editorial writer, soon to become president and publisher of The Gazette in Montréal and then later the publisher of the Toronto Star. Goldbloom would stay in the field of news and journalism by later becoming chair of CBC. After briefly working at McGill University, Goldbloom found his position as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University in 2008. Goldbloom quickly rose to become an asset to the campus life of the university with his friendly and approachable character to alumni and incoming students alike.

Goldbloom was quick to get to work as the newly appointed principal, as he was

already prepared to promote a bilingual space for the campus to be as inclusive as possible for English and French speakers while promoting the environment for students who chose to study abroad at Bishop’s.

When Goldbloom was asked about his first impressions of the university as he stepped into the principal’s position, he stated: “What I found when I got here was a fragile institution in a period of severe disunity, but I also found an institution that wanted to succeed and move forward as long as everyone was pulling in the same direction.” In perspective, the low number of roughly 1700 students and financial troubles led to the nearing possibility of the closure of Bishop’s. However, Goldbloom was quick to act as he expressed that the three most important priorities were “student recruitment, student recruitment, and student recruitment” to begin to bring the university back into unity between faculty and students.

Upon increasing the number of students by 40 per cent, the next signif-

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icant change was to offer more opportunities for students to engage in casual academics which began in the creation of the Donald Lecture Series. Having the lecture series began to bring balance to the image of Bishop’s as a party school with balanced academia. Bishop’s social climate and academic opportunity has developed with enrollment.

With the rise of Bishop’s growing attendance, status, and academia, Goldbloom mentioned that the buildings and facilities quality were unsatisfactory due to the previous mismanagement of the budget. This posed the challenge of securing funding from both the government and donors to renovate and revamp the campus piece by piece while planning ahead for renovations to come. An accomplishment that resonates to this day with that challenge is the Sports Complex, Purple Pod, the greenhouse, and the new residence building, all which give students the widest variety of opportunities that Bishop’s can offer.

In discussing Goldbloom’s leadership at Bishop’s, he expressed: “It has

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been an enormous gift to be a part of this community and wake up every morning to try and make a difference, which has been my privilege to meet so many talented people.” Goldbloom also became conflicted when asked to share his favourite memory he has of the university. One of many was his recent invitation from the director of athletics, Matt McBrine, to announce the starting line-up for the women’s hockey team versus McGill when the team surprised Goldbloom by retiring the #18 Jersey, standing for the 18th Principal of Bishop’s University, in salute for coordinating the revival of the women’s hockey team to join the RSEQ league in 2020.

Principal Goldbloom’s final message to students is: “This is a place to take chances, take a course or do something that makes you nervous and gets you out of your comfort zone because it’s the right time and place to do that; never stop challenging yourself because you never know how valuable that might be in the future.”

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Students shore up funding for classical archeology field school

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lassics students are readying themselves for a monthlong archaeological field school in Greece, at the Lechaion Harbor and Settlement Land Project, the primary harbour of Ancient Corinth. The trip, led by Dr. Lana Radloff, is the equivalent of six credits and involves field work and data analysis as well as cultural immersion and some exploration of museums and other archaeological sites. Students from all divisions were accepted, though those with classical studies experience or interest were prioritised.

Although the primary cost for students is tuition, there are also travel expenses and program fees, for a total of around $4,445 for inprovince students. Dr. Radloff is attempting to lower the program costs by about half to reduce barriers for students. The ultimate fundraising goal is $74,000 to cover 25 students. Some funding has already been acquired, but students going on the trip are also organising to raise funds.

Students have set up a table in the SUB throughout the past few weeks, offering candy and baked goods in exchange for donations.

Bake sales cannot be held on

campus due to catering restrictions, but the donation method has worked well for the fundraisers, raising about $335 in the first week.

There is also a GoFundMe page started by students that has gained some traction, currently at $820.

While it may seem a bit strange to fundraise for the cost of a class, international travel has only become more expensive since COVID and the petrol shortage.

This experiential learning course is one of the only opportunities for practical archaeological experience

students are particularly pressed for experiential learning, since their studies distinctly deal with the Ancient Mediterranean.

There are two sessions for the trip, one running from late May to late June, and then from June to July, with the option to stay for both. The itinerary is to fly into Athens, then travel to a small town near Ancient Corinth and spend four weeks there working full-time on the archaeological site, with related coursework to complete.

There are also opportunities to

through Bishop’s for those visit museums and important sites interested in studying archaeology like the Parthenon while taking at the Master’s or PhD level. Classics time off from the dig site. Some

of the course requirements take place before it starts; in addition to fundraising, students are exploring an online course in modern Greek.

Many of them are familiar with Ancient Greek and are bemused by the changes in pronunciation that have taken place over 2,000 years.

Since the trip has been cancelled for the past three years due to COVID and other complications, many of the participants are full of anticipation. Fourth-year classics honours student Hailey Swift, who had been accepted to go since she was in first year, said: “I’m most excited to see the Lion’s Gate in Mycenae, since I’ve seen pictures of

it every year in my classes. Being able to see these ancient sites in person is really cool.”

The trip is doing well on its fundraising goal, having raised $26,000 out of $74,000, and will take place even if the ultimate goal is not reached. For those interested in supporting the trip, the GoFundMe is still accepting donations at: https:// www.gofundme.com/f/bishopsuniversity-archeology-studyabroad.

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Opulent Observations: Empathy, Social Justice, and the Arts Colin Ahern - Opinions Editor

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t 6 p.m. on April 6, the doors to the Centennial lobby opened. Students and professors passed the gates that were closely guarded by the arbiter of drink tickets. From here, these patrons found themselves at the heart of the Bishop’s poetry community. Bands sold merchandise, interviews were held, writers sold books, and a raffle of epic proportions was held. This event was hosted by Dr. Shoshannah Bryn Jones-Square in collaboration with the poetry group Wit and Whimsy. By 7:15, the doors to the theater were open, and the show began.

The evening featured seven poetry readings — six by students and one by Dr. Jessi MacEachern of the English department. The BU Dance Club performed, as well as five musical groups from on-campus and beyond. The poetry discussed topics from sexism to politics to self-discovery. The

night was ablaze with poetry that challenged the status quo and demanded individuals to look within themselves in order to grapple with these ideas.

The musical performances featured both new performers and familiar artists. First year sociology student Markayza Mitchell performed Emeli Sandé’s,“Read all about it, Part III” which instantly had the crowd hungry for more. First year music student Emmett Tinning, head of the religion, society, and culture department, Dr. Daniel Miller, and student Isabelle Quimper all gave stellar musical performances that left the audience hoping to see these wonderful musicians again at the next event.

After a short intermission, Montreal-based band Saxsyndrum took the stage by storm with powerful soundscapes by members Dave Switchenko, Nick Schofield, and BU student A.P. Bergeron. The band performed live for the first time in two years, and received

overwhelming applause for their commanding stage presence, high intensity, and rhythmic style. The band’s unique presence and obvious chemistry made them a delight to listen to.

After the final intermission, the main event took place. Ontario band Partner, who had travelled from Montreal to perform at the event, took the stage and played tracks from their album, “In Search of Lost Time” as well as a few

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singles like, “Fear that Closes the Heart”. This post-classic rock band had students and professors dancing in front of the Centennial stage by their second song. Partner expressed their deep gratitude to play for Bishop’s and showed it through their killer guitar riffs, flawless basslines, and perfect drumming.

After completing their hit song “Play the Field”, the band left the stage, only to be brought back out for an encore. Needless to say, this was a unique event that Bishop’s will not soon forget.

After Partner’s encore, Dr. Jones-Square took the stage and thanked everyone for coming to her event. She received flowers from her co-organizers and a standing ovation for her work.

After the show, many performers came back to the green room and got Partner to sign merchandise from T-shirts to guitar picks, immortalizing this unforgettable event.

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Donald Lectures: Year in review Sufia Langevin- Associate Editor

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his past year, Bishop’s had the privilege of hosting four fantastic Donald Lectures. Students and Lennoxville community members attended in droves, and the lectures were also live-streamed for alumni and those unable to attend. The lectures are funded by John Donald, a former BU student who graduated in 1960, and who is the star of the short video that plays at the beginning of each lecture.

The video is touching and explains the reason for the Donald Lecture Series: to ignite curiosity in the minds of students. This is a large reason why attending the lectures is free, making them accessible for students.

The first Donald Lecture of the 2022-2023 school year was by Elisapie, an Inuk singer-songwriter who performed her own music and spoke about life and her experiences as an activist. The second Donald Lecture was from Eva Kuper, a Holocaust survivor and educator who told the attendees about her personal experience reconnecting with her family history and the importance of anti-genocide activism. The third Donald Lecture was by Jared Fishman, a lawyer and social justice innovator

who spoke not only of his upcoming book, Fire on the Levee, but of his work with Justice Innovation Lab. The final Donald Lecture of the year was

by Esi Edugyan, an award-winning author who shared the inspiration of her novels, her writing process, and advice for aspiring authors.

All the lectures connected in the overarching theme of the importance of togetherness and empathy in the wake of the pandemic. The year’s Donald Lectures accomplished what they set out to do, inspiring curiosity in students, as can be seen by the high levels of engagement with the speakers during the question period at the end of the events. Many people held on to various aspects of the lecture and were seeking to learn more and gain new perspectives.

Next year will present a new series of speakers, and the community will have the opportunity to hear new perspectives, gain new insights, and get curious about new topics. The community is also invited to nominate people they would like to see host a Donald Lecture, the information for which can be found on the Bishop’s website. Students do require a faculty sponsor to submit a nomination.

Nominations are due early in May. Bishop’s will surely be hosting some wonderful lectures next year.

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BU Arts Fest and all that jazz Connor Kay - Staff Writer

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uring the Bishop’s University Arts Fest, the music department hosted its share of events, which included the Jazz/Pop Musicians’ performance on March 29, displaying a variety of songs to the student body of Bishop’s through live entertainment.

The ensemble of musicians put on a show in Bandeen Hall, and included live compositions and arrangements of popular jazz songs such as Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime,” Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”, and “Footprints” by Miles Davis. The live arrangements included musicians Frederic Besozzi on bass, guitarists Pierre-Luc Haché and Santiago Manjarrez, Matt Kemp on piano, Patrick Medland on drums, and singers Sarah Caddell and Willa Bateman. The group of students are participants in the class “Jazz Musician’s Toolbox” (MU234) led by instructor and guitarist Professor Jon Gearey. The variety of contrasting beats, tones, and melodies brought a

large audience to Bandeen Hall, welcoming students to listen and observe the talent the music department has to offer.

Not only was the performance crafted on the spot, the musicians also asked the audience for suggestions regarding which musician the audience would like to see perform a solo and what different players of the instruments should do in contrast with other band members, creating a very warm and inclusive environment. I had the opportunity to instruct a bass solo with backing drum trades, as they called on me for suggestions regarding my preferences for a bass solo. The interactive nature of the art show, which provided the opportunity for student musicians to perform examples of their studies, appeared to make music department classrooms as welcoming as the performance. This is likely the reason that, when I left the show, I wanted more from the jazz performance.

This has encouraged me, and most likely a handful of other musicians, to

take music courses at Bishop’s in the future.

Soon after the show ended, I found myself in conversation with Haché and asked him about music and the BU Arts Fest. He said, “My experience with the Arts Fest as a musician was very cool; I loved the fact that people came to watch us play in class which was very inspiring, and I personally loved the band Sunday

Crisp, who performed at the Gait.”

Haché was also glad to share that his favourite moments performing came from, “When everyone [was] playing to the best of their abilities and the crowd [was] loving it and singing and dancing to the music.”

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Ramadan at BU Sufia Langevin - Associate Editor

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arch 23 marked the beginning of Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar.

Ramadan does not happen at the same time every year because it follows the lunar calendar. During this month, Muslims engage in a fast, where we eat no food, drink no water, and refrain from nourishing our bodies between sunrise and sunset. This year, the time that fasting occurs is between approximately 4:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. every day (a whopping 15 hours per day). While it is slightly less known, there is much more to fasting during Ramadan than not eating.

In addition to refraining from food and water, Muslims are also meant to refrain from gossip, swear words, sex if unmarried, and other sins. For those who

engage in sins (such as drinking or drugs), Ramadan provides a time to reset, and live without these things.

As well, we pray five times every day, at approximately 4:30 a.m., 12:50 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:50 p.m. If we refrain from eating without engaging in prayer, the fast does not count.

InMuslim communities, this is a time of connection, where we all engage in the fast together. We would eat our very early morning meal together, go to prayer times together, break our fasts together, and generally be able to schedule our days around the schedule of Ramadan and its activities.

However, at BU, it can be an isolating experience. There is no lonelier time than when I wake up at 4 a.m. to make food and eat quickly by myself before praying in my apartment and going back to bed.

I have to schedule my days around when I need to pray, and when I need to break my fast. Having 6:30-9:30 p.m. courses makes it particularly difficult to cook in time to break my fast just past 7, at which point I also do my evening prayers. This year, Ramadan also coincides with final exams, an added difficulty for Muslim students.

I am fortunate to be in a supportive community.

Last year, in collaboration with the Office of EDI, I sent out a flyer explaining information on how to accommodate Muslim students.

This year, members of the Bishop’s community told me how helpful that was and how they would love to have it sent out again, which it was. While eating before sunrise is lonely, I am very thankful to have a friend who made me fresh homemade bagels that I can eat

in the morning. My friends also occasionally come over in time to break my fast with me, removing the isolated feeling and bringing back a sense of community to my Ramadan. While Ramadan at BU is not the experience it would be if I were with my family, I am thankful to have a community that uplifts and supports Muslim students.

The realities of student teaching Annabelle McIntosh - Contributor

Danville, Quebec. We to no time to put into school ance other responsibilities.

For many education toarrive at 7:30 a.m. each day, clubs, and often decline inI feel like I have no time for

students, winter semester brings practicum. Thirdyear practicum gives students their first real taste of teaching. Students are placed at a school (this is done by the practicum office; most students have no choice) for six weeks and are expected to teach 60 per cent of their associate teacher’s workload (unpaid). Between the lesson planning and commuting, there is very little time to participate in non-practicum related activities.

To get to my placement, I wake up at 6 a.m. every morning. I get ready and commute 50 minutes

since we must arrive 30 minutes before school starts and spend the day in the classroom. Later, I leave the school and return home between 4-5 p.m. Even though I am back at home, my work is not finished yet. I use this time to plan lessons and work on my reflection journal that I need to submit weekly. Once planning/ journaling is completed, I cook dinner, shower, pack a lunch and just like that, it is time to go to sleep. This schedule has had me sacrifice my life outside of school.

I had to take six weeks off from my job, I have had little

vites from my friends.

I had the opportunity to talk to many other student teachers, and they share similar feelings. Taylor McElligott, a student completing her third-year practicum, said, “Practicum has affected my social life.

Even on weekends I am still thinking and reflecting on my teaching performance or lesson planning. It is a busy time for us.”

Kacie Byam, another student enrolled in the sixweek practicum, stated: “It is difficult to find that work/ life balance. I am learning so much while trying to bal-

anything else. I want to be well prepared for placement, so this means giving up extra activities.”

Overall, practicum is an amazing way to gain experience that you cannot get through a textbook. It is the perfect opportunity to get an idea of what teacher life is truly like, make connections in schools/school boards, and practice classroom management skills. However, student teaching presents challenges with the work-life balance.

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Exam care packages and menstrual health on campus Eva Rachert - News Editor

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n Tuesday, April 4, students were able to collect exam care packages from the Gait. The distribution of the care packs began at 10 a.m., and before long, a queue had formed outside the Gait. Students were required to bring a physical copy of their Bishop’s University ID cards, which were scanned before they were permitted entry. Students were able to collect several study essentials and self-care products at the pick-up. Tea bags, packages of gum, chocolate bars, energy drinks, microwaveable popcorn, and gummy candies provided students with quick snacks while studying, and stickers and messages printed with motivational quotes sent students off with a positive note. Students could also collect highlighters and sticky notes to help with the process of reviewing for their exams. Af-

ter leaving the Gait, students were offered cups of pink lemonade and iced tea.

Similar care packages were made available last semester, for fall exams.

1,000 care packages were offered to students on a first-come-first-

served basis. Students were able to collect energy drinks, instant ramen, sticky notes, and highlighters, and were served hot chocolate and apple cider as they left the Gait. However, unlike last semester, this semester’s care packages came after a series of

polls in which the student body was consulted on what they would like in the packages.

Prior to the care packs being given out, SRC representatives sent out a series of emails with a poll, encouraging the student body to submit answers suggesting what they would like to see in the care packages. This poll was re-sent to students several times, to fully encourage them to contribute. Perhaps because of this poll, this semester’s exam care packages offered menstrual products for all students to collect. Students were able to pick up small packages of 3 pads.

This change is a positive one, and signals an important change in sexual education on the campus. Historically, while students have been offered condoms in the packages and at events like Sexapalooza, menstrual products have been less common in care packages.

Providing menstrual care products during the distribution of exam care packages supports the student body.

This trend will hopefully expand in future years, with wishes that it will lead to menstrual products provided in bathrooms across campus. It is important that students have easy access to support for reproductive health, and the inclusion of menstrual products in exam care packages is a positive step forward.

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The student leadership quandary Colin Ahern - Opinions Editor

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tudent leadership positions in university are crucial for students to engage with unique opportunities. These roles give students valuable experience within their field, improve communication, and develop management skills. In addition, these jobs are often an opportunity for students to meaningfully contribute to their communities. Unfortunately, student turnover, a lack of accountability and a lack of proper training have created an environment that is not conducive to student success, breeding bias and weak management in student organizations.

Management positions are rarely held for longer than two years, due to the unlikelihood that first- and second-year students will be chosen for leadership positions with little experience. As a result, leadership positions go to students who are closer to graduation, with heavier workloads and different priorities. Conversely, the longer that a student holds a leadership position, the more the organization depends on them and is damaged when the student graduates. In addition, graduating students, with an upcoming transition, may feel little connection or responsibility for their organization

and therefore fall short when equipping incoming leaders with training and support due to their upcoming departure. When asked, Isabelle Callan, co-founder and co-leader of the poetry club, said, “I feel a strong sense of responsibility for what happens to my club because I was a part of founding it. For club leads who don’t have this experience, I can easily see how they might not feel as invested in the future of their clubs.” Asking leaders with one foot out the door to take the necessary time to train new people is often difficult due to their focus shifting to grad school or life beyond university.

Many student organizations, such as clubs, have policies that involve elections or specific hiring committees to select future leaders. However, there exists a gap between policy and practice. In practice, applications are opened by existing leaders for incoming positions. Without training or oversight, this application process is not designed for equity. Students are often inundated with work outside of these organizations, which pressures them to complete these hiring practices quickly, rather than thoroughly. While policies may outline more thorough procedures, it often goes unenforced and offers no real consequence to

cutting corners. Without training on equitable hiring practices, policies are easily exploited and perpetuate a cycle of these processes being fast-tracked in order to save time and effort, even if it means sacrificing quality. A possible addition to training for hiring practices is having these processes overseen or enforced by staff or by regulations within the necessary systems for student positions to prevent cronyism. By having students interview one another for incoming positions, without training or oversight, groups often find themselves packed with candidates chosen for their social connections, rather than their merits.

By giving hiring power to untrained students in management positions, new or unconnected students are far less likely to get jobs for which they may be well qualified. Forcing students to choose between maintaining social ties and ensuring strong leadership leads to hiring friends over qualified candidates. This is especially pertinent when student leaders will graduate before seeing the results of their hiring decisions. This problem in policy is highly exploitable. If an independent student organization does hiring at the end of each year as staff members graduate, the people on the hiring committee will

not see the consequences of their hiring decisions. This is a major structural issue. If students have no accountability to their own policy, student organizations will always have a gap between policy and practice, which can lead to hiring practices that can be done in bad faith. This means that beyond altruism, student leaders have little cause to better the organizations they work for. Oftentimes, altruism loses to social pressure.

I believe that the systems that are designed to empower student leaders are fundamentally flawed and do not provide a sufficient foundation.

Students who are effective student leaders at Bishop’s are successful despite, not because of, the systems in place.

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Boys on tour Ryan MacDonald- Contributor

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n March 31, the Bishop’s men’s rugby program traveled south of the border to Fishkill, New York, for their annual spring tour. The team went down to take on the prestigious United States Military Academy, West Point, bringing both their Varsity roster as well as their Espoir’s team made up of upcoming rugby players within the school. The bus ride down was filled with team bonding exercises and a lot of introductions, with the program inviting their nine recruits for next season to join them on the trip. The long day ended with some more team bonding in the hotel pool before an early lights out curfew.

Saturday morning came with an early wake up to get a good breakfast before morning activation. After the team’s activation session, it was time for the thirty-minute bus ride to West Point’s campus. The school is located right off the water, so it has beautiful views and old buildings full of history.

The boys got off the bus and started their warmup under the sun an hour

before kickoff. The weather was calling for rain that day, but luckily the boys got a beautiful sunny afternoon just before kickoff. With 3 p.m. rolling around, the whistles sounded and both the first and second teams’ games went to kickoff.

The Bishop’s Espoirs played a hard-fought battle against West Point but unfortunately came away with a loss. The Espoirs’ side was filled with players that wanted to prove themselves to the coaching staff, which saw a lot of great performances. Connor Von Teichman and Jake Stevens led the boys on defense, both making numerous hits and doing the dirty work. The young recruits stepped up and showed the coaches what they are bringing to the program next year with each of them seeing some minutes in the game as well.

The Bishop’s Gaiters main roster came away with a well-earned win over West Point in the first game. The boys faced a team that was quite strong and physical, however, the skill and decision making of Bishop’s out-performed West Point, and the boys came away with

a big win. Axel “Belly” Montgomery and Ben “Doesn’t miss a tackle” Rea delivered some huge performances. In addition, the “man of the match” award went to Zack Gauthier who put in a great 80 minutes of work.

Both games ended with an amazing cookout hosted by West Point.

This cookout allowed for the Bishop’s boys to talk with the opposing team players and form connections following the hard-fought battle in a great demonstration of sportsmanship from both sides. Rugby is a sport known for its post-match hospitality, and West Point did a phenomenal job at hosting

the Bishop’s men’s rugby program.

The tour came to an end with a long Sunday drive back to Lennoxville. The coaching staff and players were quite happy with how this year’s tour went. These games against West Point were the last time the team will play together before everyone heads off to play summer rugby with their club. This year’s recruitment class and returning players will make for a strong team ready to chase the RSEQ championship come the fall.

Women’s volleyball showcase recap

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ishop’s is loaded with a variety of athletic activities and teams. However, many people may not be aware that there is a women’s volleyball club on campus. On March 25, they had the chance to participate in the Quebec Cup that took place in Lasalle at Cégep André Laurendeau. In the showcase, they had the opportunity to play against the hosts in André Laurendeau, as well as games against Bois de Boulogne, a college located on the island of Montreal, and Garneau, a Cégep in Quebec City.

The team’s first game had them lined up against Bois de Boulogne on the morning of April 25. Bois de Boulogne won the first set 25-9 and carried their momentum with them to the second set for a 25-17 victory. Though Bishop’s fell to their opponents in the two sets, they were able to put up a much closer game in the second.

Following that game, BU had to hop directly into a second game where they took on Garneau.

Sadly, once again Bishop’s came up short, losing in two sets with scores of 25-9 in the first and 25-12 to wrap up the second set

before a 1:45 p.m. start time versus André Laurendeau, the host of the showcase. The women once again put up

competitors were from athletic departments. For the club team to compete at the level they did was highly impressive.

While the team may not have earned the results they were looking for, it is important to recognize the efforts of the many athletes that make up the women’s volleyball club.

They continue to play the sport they love and take the time out of their days to participate with little to no recognition from peers, something that is truly remarkable when considering the hassle of daily student life even without being part of a sports team. Hopefully the team can bounce back for their next showcase and continue to follow their passions.

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and the match.

another valiant effort but sadly lost in two sets, with final scores The team then got to take of 25-14 and 25-12. It is worth a well-earned break following noting that Bishop’s volleyball their two hard-fought games team is a club team while their

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Gaiters women’s rugby travels to the U.S. Owen Kitzan- Sports Editor

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ith warmer weather starting to rear its head in recent weeks and summer quickly approaching, the return to the outdoors has begun for women’s rugby. They travelled down to Biddeford from April 6-8, a town of 21,000 people located on the coast in Maine. Down there, the team took on the host school University of New England Biddeford (UNE), a school of roughly 2300 students and the largest private university in Maine. They also had the opportunity to face off against Bowdoin College, another school located in Maine, about an hour from UNE, with a student body of about 1750 students.

While the schools may not be

the biggest, their rugby teams are nothing to scoff at by any means. Bowdoin competes at the NCAA D3 level and had a record of 8-1 over the course of their season. They have proven to be quite the force in women’s rugby as a part of the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association. UNE Biddeford is no slouch either, also competing at the D3 level for women’s rugby and finishing with a slightly lower record than Bowdoin of five wins and three losses over the course of this year.

Bishop’s is coming off a season in which they ended with 2-6 at the USports level where they faced off with six of the major schools in the surrounding area: McGill, Concordia, University of Ottawa, Université de

Gaiters’ season recap

Sherbrooke, Université de Montréal, and Université Laval. The team will look to continue to build upon last season in these spring training games and give the women a chance to play rugby while the weather permits before the end of the school year.

These matches offered an interesting opportunity to play against these D3 schools, compare the difference between rugby in Canada versus the United States, and USports versus D3.

Being just off the coast, the team will also be able to spend time down at the beach and explore Biddeford, a town home to one of the earliest European settlements in the 1600s. With the games taking place this weekend, we wish the women’s rugby

team the best of luck in their games and hope they have a great time basking in the warmer weather and playing the sport they love.

in 2023. Marie-Camille Théorêt and Neleh Vigneau Sargeant were selected as league All-Stars, along with Justine Turcotte and Regan Garreau on the All-Rookie Team. Dominic Desmarais was named the Coach of the Year in the RSEQ. Men’s rugby put together another solid season in which they fell short by two points in the RSEQ Semi-Final to McGill University, the eventual league champions. Kyle Corrigan, Marshall Mather, Louis Millet, Jack Shaw, Matt Shufelt, and Jack Wallace were announced as FirstTeam All-Stars in the RSEQ. After the season, Jack Shaw was signed to play for Rugby ATL, of the Major League Rugby, where he has been playing thus far in 2023. Despite the graduation of major players, a skilled rookie class will look to help continue the team on a steady trajectory of success. Reigning Coach of the Year Nic Clapinson manages the team.

Concluding the year in February, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams put together strong seasons, seeing them make it to the RSEQ final. Unfortunately, both fell short to poised Université du Québec à Montréal squads.

The women went 15-3 on the year and were considered viable contenders at the national stage for the entirety of the season. Deborah Aboagye was named the Defensive Player of the Year, Jael Kabunda was named a Second Team All-Star, Victoria Gauna was named to the First Team, and Amaiquen Siciliano received her third league MVP award along with

her third time being named as a First Team All-Canadian. First-year Head Coach Dianna Ros was also awarded, being named the RSEQ Coach of the Year.

The men finished the season 9-9 in Quebec, and showed great flashes of competitive spirit and talent. Étienne Gagnon was the Rookie of the Year in Quebec, and was also named to the All-Canadian Rookie Team. David Navarro was named to the RSEQ Rookie Team, and Charles-André Robert was named to the First All-Star Team.

The women, now with five players graduating, all of whom played big roles, will be looking to re-structure around their younger players that will carry the program for the next few years.

The men have some experience under their belt and only one graduate, so there is optimism and high hopes moving forward. Understanding their untapped potential, the team plans to spare no time continuing to grow and build during the off-season.

Gaiters athletics will be officially wrapping up the year next week as all student-athletes will be gathering for the end-of-year banquet. Gaiters golf will also be traveling to Komoka, Ontario on May 2 for the national tournament, where 4 RSEQ All-Star Gaiters will be competing in Landen Harison, Shawn Robillard, Michael Brazel, and Avery Mack. Looking into 2023-2024, Gaiter fans can undoubtedly be optimistic for an exciting year of sport at Bishop’s University.

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he 2022-2023 calendar years of sports at Bishop’s were eventful. The Gaiters’ positions in their respective leagues deserves a full recap.

The lacrosse team proved again to be a dominant force in the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA), finishing league play 6-2, and subsequently knocking down Carleton University in a play-in game to clinch a spot to the Baggataway Cup for the second consecutive season. Matching up with Brock University, the team that defeated them the season prior, the Gaiters lost again in a neck-and-neck battle that went down to the final minutes, barely coming up short for a 7-8 loss.

The boys finished with an 8-4 record, and saw six members of the team being named All-Canadians. This included Jake Gasperetti, Karl Szabo, Antoine Tremblay, Max Naysmith, Sebastien Elie, and Hank ‘The TANK’ Wulder all receiving the honours. 11 players are graduating in the winter semester, leaving the team in the hands of young players who will need to be prepared to step into their new roles.

The varsity cheerleading team had a good year of competition where they put together notable performances. Michelle Garrison was named an RSEQ First Team All-Star alongside Olivia Rehman on the Second Team. Most of the team is returning, and they look to keep building and developing as a unit in the upcoming season.

The women’s soccer team

struggled to scrape wins together, often finding themselves on the losing side of close matches. Bright spots were rookie Michaela Marenchin who was selected to the All-Rookie team, as well as Kyra Simons who was awarded the Leadership and Community Award. The award was an acknowledgement of her efforts off the field, namely her involvement in the Bishop’s Anti-Racism and Discrimination Committee. Next year, with 10 incoming players already signed, the team looks to build, progress, and find more momentum in the win column.

Gaiters football lost in the semi-final matchup of the RSEQ, defeated by Mount Allison University to the bewilderment and shock of the home crowd, losing in dramatic fashion in the last minute of play. Left with a bitter taste in their mouths, the team has already begun training for the fall season, now with a new defensive coordinator.

To add to that note, Jake Kelly recently took part in the CFL Combine where he put on one of the best overall performances of all participants, posting the highest vertical jump and the fourth fastest 40-yard dash. A breakout athletic performance strengthened the reality of pursuing a professional career.

Women’s hockey has shown great development from last season, establishing themselves as serious competitors in only the program’s second year in USports. They went 12-13 in the conference, losing in the playoffs to Concordia, the defending national champions, and the runner-ups

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lmost a year ago, in August 2022, I received an email from the politics and international studies department for enrollment in the selection process for the National Model United Nations Simulation class at Bishop’s (POL 352-354). I decided to apply and went through the selection process that would lead me to New York for the NMUN simulations.

Looking back at this whole year, as I am in New York after two semesters of intensive work, makes me very nostalgic and very proud of the work this year’s delegation has accomplished.

The selection process The enrollment period opens during the summer as students receive an email informing them of the possibility to be part of this year-long course. Students must submit a letter of intent, a resume,

and an academic transcript and must have completed the prerequisite courses to be considered for interviews. The interviews are conducted by politics and international studies professor Dr. Sarah-Myriam Martin-Brûlé and students are informed shortly after, by the selection committee also composed of this year’s head delegates, if they are selected for this course.

The involvement and workload Participating in the NMUN class is very enriching and fulfilling, but it also involves work outside of class. Students must pay more expensive fees for this class than others offered at Bishop’s. Students must also participate in fundraising events to raise funds for the New York trip at the end of the winter semester. Attendance is mandatory for every class, including all simulations. This year, the Bishop’s delegation conducted three simulations in the fall semester and two simulations

in the winter semester with Université de Sherbrooke students involved in their NMUN club. These simulations prepare the delegates to go through the entire process of agenda setting, roll call, formatting resolutions, creating amendments, collaborating with other delegates, conducting speeches, learning about decorum, and more. These simulations led to the Quebec Model United Nations simulation which took place on Feb. 4, 2023, at Collège Montmorency, involving Quebec CEGEP and university students. All of this training led to the ultimate goal of the class, the National Model United Nations Simulation in New York City, taking place from April 2-7 2023 where the Bishop’s delegation represented the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Learnings and experience The NMUN class is very enriching academically and personally.

We learn a lot about the United Nations and the different committees, diplomacy, collaboration, networking, and more.

On a more personal level, we also learn a lot about ourselves. We learn how we react under pressure and stress, who is a leader and steps up when needed, how to react to confrontations and unfriendly communications, and more. It also offers important lessons on presentation and professionalism, for instance, how to present yourself in a professional way keeping in mind your posture, hand gestures, and hand shake. This class has been stressful at times, but I had the opportunity to learn a lot about myself and about my field of study, to meet scholars and to attend events that were very fulfilling. I would recommend taking this class to all politics and international studies students interested in diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations.

Networking at BU through the Social Sciences Wine and Cheese event Christina Lépine- Features Editor

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n Thursday March 30, social sciences students had the opportunity to meet other students in their programs as well as professors through the Social Sciences Wine and Cheese event at the Gait. Unlike other Wine and Cheese events, this one was more participatory as it was combined with the Social Sciences Conference where students could present a paper they had worked on in the past.

Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from the social sciences professors’ research and projects.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., students could come to the Gait to grab a drink and some snacks, discuss with fellow students, and listen to presentations. Three

students, Fabrice Blais-Savoie, Gabrielle Liu, and Christina Lépine, presented projects they had previously worked on for their classes. Professors then had the opportunity to share their work at Bishop’s. Gabrielle Liu started this conference off strongly with her presentation on the political economy of long-term care which surely captivated the attention of students. I transformed a paper on which I had worked on in my first year at Bishop’s into a presentation titled Deviance in the Obsession for Beauty, and Fabrice Blais-Savoie presented on Quebec, the Coevolution of the Welfare State and Secularism. All three presentations were very distinct and covered a wide array of topics which permitted a conference full of variety. It was a refreshing experience to

undergo a conference so diverse in topics compared to many political conferences which often revolve around similar fields and topics.

Following these students’ presentations, social sciences professors introduced themselves, notably psychology professor Dr. Courtney Plante, sports studies professor Dr. Danilo Fernandes DaSilva, sociology professor Dr. Alex Miltsov, and political and international studies professor Dr. Heather McKeen-Edwards. Some presentations were more detailed, as Dr. Fernandes DaSilva for instance, introduced his research on patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviour among pregnant adults in Canada. Other professors gave a broader overview of the courses they are teaching

and their interests which opened a busy question period where all students asked professors about their research and work opportunities in different fields.

This was also a great opportunity to spend time with friends in a lighter academic setting due to the presence of the open bar. Indeed, it is a very busy time of year for students and professors, so having such opportunities to learn for fun and to spend time with friends is much appreciated. It was also a great occasion to support fellow students as a few friends showed up to support the presenters which is not always possible for conferences taking place outside of campus or in other cities.

the Sherbrooke city council Raïs Kibonge and the president of the borough of Lennoxville Claude Charron were also present among other government representatives.

Nancy Beattie, the campus director of Champlain College, delivered remarks acknowledging Nolett’s contributions to the Indigenous Advisory Circle at Champlain. Beattie explained Champlain’s work to support Indigenous students and the Education for Reconciliation action plan adopted in recent years.

S hawna Jerome, coordinator of Indigenous student support services, said, “Having the flag-raising today, having all the other events that are going to come after this is really important. I would like to continue the collaboration between the campuses and between the Odanak.” She nodded to her seven years on the Bishop’s/ Champlain campus and the improvements she had seen over time. Noting that she had heard questions about why the Odanak flag was not raised earlier, she said it was important to remember that “these processes take time, take consultation.”

Odanak Chief Richard O’Bomsawin delivered the final remarks before the flag was raised. He expressed that it was newcomers to Turtle Island, not Indigenous communities, who used flags and the concepts associated with flags. “When they first brought the flag, they would plant it and say, ‘this is ours’,” O’Bomsawin said, referring to the land. Gesturing his arms around the crowd, he then said, “But today, we can say it is ours.” O’Bomsawin briefed the community about the symbolism within the Odanak flag. These included the bear and turtle which represented the societies within the Odanak communities, the maple leaf which represented separation with a border, and the two arrows which represented that if we come together, we build strength.

Following this, O’Bomsawin and Goldbloom raised the flag as Nolett and Watso drummed and sang an honor song.

Leading into the feast song, Watso invited the crowd to join festivities in the Quad after the raising.

These festivities included an

Abenaki language scavenger hunt, which Champlain College’s Indigenous and Intercultural Student Life Counselor Dana Lois explained to participants at the entrance of the Quad. Participants could scan QR codes on posters around campus for clues about the meaning of Abenaki words.

Around the Quad, students queued in eager waiting lines for some Sagamité soup prepared by Watso, as well as other stands for sugar on snow, coffee and hot chocolate, and La Cabane à Guillaume’s cinnamon-sugar treats. Students and community members relaxed in the Quad on picnic tables and outdoor chairs recently introduced with the receding snow. Miguel Brochero, a second-year student, said, “Seeing more actions like these fill my heart.” Angie Navia, an exchange student from Colombia, found the flag-raising inspiring. She hopes that land acknowledgements can be “taken as an example in other nations,” as in her experience they are not common in Colombia. “There are always more things to be done,” she expressed.

Odanak flag flies at Bishop’s Gabrielle Liu- Junior Copy Editor

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n Tuesday, March 21, Odanak Chief Richard O’Bomsawin, Principal Goldbloom, and community members gathered for the raising of the Odanak flag on Bishop’s campus.

Principal Goldbloom delivered the opening message to a crowd gathered under the flag poles. He explained that the flag-raising event emerged from Bishop’s “growing relationship and respect and understanding with the Abenaki nation and its leadership.” He announced that the Kwigw8mna project – the renovation of the Divinity Building into an Indigenous student space and resource center – would include an exhibition space on Abenaki history and culture. Goldbloom also introduced Daniel Nolett and Jacques T. Watso, general manager and member of the Conseil des Abénakis d’Odanak respectively, and noted the contributions of Suzie O’Bomsawin, assistant general manager and human resources manager of Odanak council and member of the Board of Governors at Bishop’s. A councilor for

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ello! My name is Tom! I have a little story and message I wanted to share with you for Purple Day. Hopefully this will help you understand a little more about my experience and the experiences of others.

In 2017, I was enjoying a burrito in my parent’s kitchen, when I stared off into the void, proceeded to yell, and then collapsed on the floor. I was stuck in the hospital for five days after that. Everyone had thought it was due to a concussion, but I would later find out that I had a Tonic-clonic seizure, a type of seizure that involves muscle rigidity and convulsions. It was a scary first experience, and I thought my life would continue as it would normally.

In 2019, I woke up from a nap and wandered aimlessly around my apartment at the time, with my roommates making seemingly a jet engine’s worth of noise. It was as if I was watching my body move by itself.

I would later find out that this phase of a seizure is called an Aura. I walked up to my bedroom door, still watching my body move and saw it punch a hole all the way through the door, scratching the arm up. Then I crawled into the walk-in closet and had a seizure alone. My roommates were obviously wondering why I punched a hole in the door and sounded like I was screaming

and throwing things around. They opened it to find me slumped on the floor and proceeded to call Emergency Services.

This seizure led to multiple surgeries, lost relationships, missed opportunities, and constant anxiety.

A feeling as if I was powerless. A feeling that comes back every time I have a seizure. Unfortunately, these struggles are not uncommon for people with epilepsy. In addition to seizures, those with epilepsy may face a range of challenges, including discrimination, social isolation, and mental health issues. For example, people with epilepsy may experience stigma and discrimination due to the misconceptions surrounding the condition. This can lead to difficulties finding employment, housing, and social acceptance.

Social isolation is another common issue faced by those with epilepsy, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and exclusion from activities and events. Additionally, people with epilepsy may be at higher risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These conditions can be related to the stress and emotional toll of living with epilepsy, as well as the side effects of medication.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which can take many

different forms. Seizure types include Tonic-clonic seizures, absence seizures, myoclonic seizures, focal seizures and more. Epilepsy has been documented throughout history, and today, approximately 300,000 people in Canada are living with epilepsy. That is about 1 in 100 people.

SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is a devastating reality that affects 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy each year. That is roughly 300 deaths annually in Canada. While the exact causes of SUDEP are not fully understood, we do know that taking steps to manage seizures and reduce risk factors can help reduce the risk of SUDEP. We need to do more to support those with epilepsy and reduce the impact of these challenges. It is essential to learn Seizure First Aid and educate ourselves on how to help those around us with epilepsy. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and supportive community for people with epilepsy.

If you or someone you know has epilepsy, know that you are not alone. Seek help and connect with support groups and organizations offering guidance and resources such as Épilepsie Estrie at epilepsieestrie. com or Purpleday.org. Let’s continue to raise awareness and support those living with epilepsy. Together, we can make a positive impact on their lives.

Purple Day was created with

the intention to bring awareness to epilepsy, not as a problem or for shame but to support those who need it, to support spouses, friends, parents, and families who experience this. To build support and continue research to one day, find a cure for epilepsy.

My name is Tom and I have epilepsy.

extensively for work surrounding peace and security, but switched to academia partially because of having kids. One conversation at Molyneux and Dr. MacKeigan’s table was about the additional barriers faced by women and non-binary professionals – having to wear makeup to be taken seriously and asserting their right to be respected in professional spaces.

After the speed networking cafe, the Top 10 After 10 and the students moved to the Gait for a luncheon.

There were assigned seating charts for students, professors and other alumni. The luncheon was a further opportunity to trail into discussions that fast-paced networking cafe didn’t allow.

Michelle Garrison, a second-

year sports studies student expressed that, “From being a lawyer, entrepreneur or registered nurse, all these alumni are extremely successful and provided us students with a lot of great advice and guidance for our future endeavors.” Virginie Levesque, a third year biology and sports studies student reflected that, “I can say with certainty that I have learnt something from every single alumni I interacted with that day. I left the event inspired and looking forward to reaching back out to the alumni.” MacWhinney encouraged Bishop’s students who are curious about the next Top 10 events in 2025, or those who find themselves outside the invitation list to simply reach out to him or anyone in the alumni development office.

Top 10 After 10 animates Bishop’s

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ishop’s Alumni Association hosted two Top 10 After 10 events on Friday, March 24 where they welcomed current BU students to network with distinguished alumni.

The Top 10 After 10 awards are given every other year to ten accomplished alumni who graduated a minimum of ten years ago and maximum of twenty years ago. Friday’s event included a speed networking cafe in the morning, followed by a luncheon where the alumni were formally awarded. The Top 10 After 10 were Daniel Wallace (‘02), Loretta Robinson (‘07/’12), Dr. Dorcas Ettang (‘05), David Pawluczuk (‘09/’13), Dan Klinck (‘07), Jocelyn Molyneux (‘08), Dr. Cat MacKeigan (‘05), Stuart Mercier (‘04), Omar Allam (‘03), and Katie Price (‘07). The cohort worked in fields of law, education, academia, entrepreneurship, real estate, healthcare, and global business, trade, and investment.

The networking cafe took place in the Centennial lobby. Students rotated as small groups between tables which had two alumni each.

They spent 15 minutes at each table to gather advice and learn about the alumni’s journey from the BU bubble.

The number of students who showed

up exceeded expectations, but was highly welcomed. Alumni relations coordinator Sterling MacWhinney believed that word of mouth from the previous 2021 Top 10 After 10 events may have doubled the amount of students who participated in the networking session this year.

MacWhinney found that the 2023 Top 10 cohort was unique because “they didn’t all follow what they studied into their career. They found their passion, and sometimes their passion is lying in another field that they hadn’t even considered when they were studying.” He believed this revealed the merits of a liberal arts education where you could find passion outside your major or honours. For example, Robinson spoke of her surprise to only have taught in a classroom for three years before becoming a Naskapi education consultant. She transitioned to this career after seeing how language education policies reduced the ways her students related English, French, Naskapi, and the Innu language to one another.

The alumni talked about worklife balance, such as Wallace, who spoke of his gratitude to come home to a partner who could refreshingly say, “Who cares?” about a frustrating law case; and Dr. Ettang, who used to travel

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The success of the BU Singers choir Kate Vandermeulen - Social Media Coordinator

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hat Are Choirs For? organised by the Bishop’s University Singers and the BU Arts Festival was led by the passionate choir conductor Jamie Crooks and the musical director Fannie Gaudette. Choristers returned to the Centennial stage after a threeyear hiatus due to COVID. Eager audience members filled the room on the night of March 30.

The show aimed to answer the question posed by its title: What are choirs for? Crooks proposed to respond to the question through a curated selection of gospel-type songs, road trip songs or popular compositions such as “Alexander Hamilton” from the hit musical Hamilton and the medley from La La Land (which included a brief but thrilling tap number). The final few songs sung by the choir were chosen by and dedicated to Principal Michael Goldboom, who is retiring

this year. Goldboom was invited on stage to a heartwarming rendition of “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha.

“Fannie and Jamie chose a repertoire of songs that were cohesive enough to make sense in the context of a show, but with enough variety to show off the versatility of the choir,”

explained soloist Tyler Casat. “Being on stage with 130 people in front of a full audience showing off the talent at BU is beyond exciting. The choir is so welcoming and supportive; it’s cool to see people from the community and faculty bond with students like that.”

Casat confessed his favourite part of his experience with the BU Singers was

the final performance at Centennial.

The choir rehearsed twice a week throughout the year and in the week leading up to the show, the singers had technical rehearsals in the theatre every night. “[I hope] the audience took away the unmitigated joy and power of song. There’s really nothing like it,” wished Crooks. And it was clear from the energy in the lobby following the performance that audience members left the show with a pep in their step and a song in their hearts.

What is next for the BU Singers? You will have to stay tuned (no pun intended). “[I] want to squeeze that [talent] out of them until there’s absolutely nothing left,” said Crooks as they acknowledged Bishop’s and Champlain’s talented students. The raging success of the BU Singers’ performance has sparked excitement, and they are just getting started.

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Hip-hop and popping take centre stage at the Gait Laurine Cotte - Contributor

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he Dream Street Dance Battle, organized by the Bishop’s Arts Festival and hosted by Herbert Herbz, invited students and dancers to battle against each other for a grand prize of $200. The event took place on April 1 and attracted impressive dancers from Bishop’s, Sherbrooke, Montreal, Ottawa, and Boston.

The battle pitted dancers against each other and was divided into two categories: hip-hop and popping. The battle took place under the supervision of judges Word and Hyougz, both talented dancers from the community, excelling within their

respective categories.

As a hip-hop dancer myself, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and represent the BU Dance Club and the competitive team in this battle. It had been five years since my last battle, so even if I was scared to compete against such amazing dancers, it felt good to be back. Surprisingly, I made it to the quarterfinals!

While each dancer was performing with their unique styles and tricks, quite a big crowd started gathering to encourage them, especially when we got close to the finals.

Soon after, the hip-hop themed night at the Gait began, which was a blast.

It is safe to say that both dancers and spectators really enjoyed the show.

A dance battle involves two dancers competing against each other in one-on-one battles. They each have short one-minute rounds to perform and show their stuff on the dance floor before the judge decides the winner of the battle by pointing at the best dancer. The champion moves on to the next round, and competition continues until two dancers remain. A final culminating round decides the overall winner of the event. You might have seen hiphop battles before, but popping is a different style based on the technique

of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a “pop” in the body.

This style is less well known than hip-hop, but the technique is really impressive, and trust me, during this battle, we were served!

Thanks to the excellent organization of the BU Arts Festival, this event was a great success! I encourage you to check out the two winners of the Dream Street Dance Battle on Instagram: @c_rowpop2.0 (popping winner) and @21swish (hip-hop winner).

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he Campus Newspaper acknowledges that it operates on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people. As a student-run newspaper, we have the responsibility to uphold the principles of Truth and Reconciliation. As students at Bishop’s University, we are committed to furthering our education regarding the truths of the land, peoples and languages that we reside. Our team is devoted to using our platform to amplify the voices, stories and resources of Indigenous students.—The Campus Team

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feminine rage Sofía Isabel Cortés- Contributor can i trace back the raging fire that swallows me whole? every woman I’ve met holds within, a secret madness, a hidden sin, a deep desire waiting to ignite, and consume her with its raging might. she guards her soul with utmost care, afraid to let her wildness flare, for fear that she might lose control, and damn her body, mind, and soul. her temper, appetite, and lust, all threaten to break her trust, in the image she’s forced to maintain, a fragile veneer that hides her pain. her sexuality, too, is a secret flame, a yearning that she dare not name,

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for fear that it might consume her whole, and leave her with no self-control. her secret fantasies, and her ambition, are what keep her heart in constant tension, for fear that if she gives in to fun, she’ll be deemed a danger to everyone. so every woman, with regret, believes that madness is her fate, a deep craziness within her core, that she must keep hidden forevermore. then and only then i start to wonder; was it my mother’s rage all along? or her mother’s? or her’s?

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BUCS hosts their last event of the year Jayme Marteniuk - Contributor

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he Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS) recently hosted their last event of the year called “Careers and Cocktails,” which took place at Cleghorn in McGreer Hall, on the evening of April 29. It was an opportunity that helped bring together students and professionals from the business community. BUCS works hard to organize these events to provide an experience for students to network with industry professionals, learn about career opportunities, and enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers.

One of the highlights of the event were the guest speakers, Professor TJ Smith and Dr. Hamid Shirdastian. These two individuals are accomplished business professionals with years of experience in their industries and are current professors at the university. They spoke about how technology, especially artificial

intelligence software, has impacted their respective industries and is a beneficial tool to use. They shared their journeys and gave valuable advice on how to succeed in the business world, where they encouraged the importance of networking, the value of mentorship, and the need to constantly learn and grow in your career.

The event was held in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with attendees mingling and enjoying drinks and appetizers while they networked.

The venue was well-lit and spacious, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encouraged conversation and networking.

For students, the event was an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with professionals in the business community at Bishop’s. They were able to learn about different career paths, get advice on how to navigate the job market, and

make important contacts that could help them with their future careers.

Especially for younger and newer students, it was a great experience to meet fellow senior students and engage with them about their experiences and seek advice to kickstart their future career paths.

For professionals, the event was an opportunity to connect with young talent and potential future employees. They were able to share their experiences, provide guidance and mentorship, and give back to the community by helping to shape the next generation of business leaders.

Overall, the Careers and Cocktails event was a great success, with attendees praising the quality of the speakers and the opportunities for networking. BUCS should be commended for organizing such a valuable event that brought together students and professionals from the business community. We look for-

ward to seeing similar events in the future that continue to foster connections and encourage growth within the Bishop’s business community.

ulation can have great impacts on the local economy.

Allow us now to reflect on the average Gaiter’s weekly expenses, in order to better understand the amount of money that goes from the students’ pockets into our town’s economy every week during the school year. Starting with an average of $110 per week per person to pay for rent, another $100 for groceries, and then adding $150 for other expenses such as transportation, sports, leisure, etc. The total comes to around $385 spent by every student on a weekly basis. Considering there are 15 weeks in a semester, the average Gaiter goes out and spends $5,775 around town during a semester. By multiplying this total with the number of students living in Lennoxville (about 2,500), we get a grand total of over $14.4 million spent locally by Bishop’s University’s student body every semester.

With those numbers in mind, it is easy to imagine how local businesses may see their operations slowing down considerably during the off-season. Let’s look at a concrete example of a well-known local business that sees its activity level shift when

students are away, the Golden Lion Pub & Brewery. When speaking with Ms. Chantal Paquet, who has been managing the Golden Lion for six years, she mentioned a sudden shift in customers and atmosphere within the pub when Bishop’s students leave for the summer.

Loud music and dance floors empty out, leaving room for a more local clientele to enjoy a nice meal and locally brewed beers. The Lion also has to employ more security guards, bussers, and doormen during the school year. Ms. Paquet shared that the yearly student migration had caused some issues in the past, but the Lennoxville institution

has found ways to support itself when students are gone. The manager argued that showing people a good time and rallying clients as a big family has always been the foundation of the Lion, and is the best way for the pub to get loyal clients year-round.

Although times are different in Lennoxville over the spring and summer, Paquet urged people to keep enjoying the atmosphere of the Golden Lion Pub, and to be respectful of the place, as its ever-growing successes have been revolving around camaraderie and family since 1973

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A look at the impacts of Bishop’s students on the local economy Joseph Aubert - Contributor

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s Bishop’s University students are getting ready for the final stretch of the school year by preparing for final examinations, small local businesses are getting ready for the departure of a great chunk of their day-to-day customers. In fact, almost all of Bishop’s 2,500 students are going to move out of Lennoxville when the current winter semester comes to an end, bringing them back home to reconnect with their families and friends and enjoy the hot summer sun. For locally owned businesses, however, this time of year marks the end of the most financially prosperous period, from September to April, a period where Bishop’s students allow for a booming local economy.

First off, it is important to understand the impact of Bishop’s students on the Lennoxville population. As Sherbrooke’s smallest borough, Lennoxville is home to only about 5,500 people year-round, but the 2,500 students bring that total up to around 8,000 people during the school year.

This important population variation represents a 45 per cent population growth, and such an increase in pop-

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