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thursday march twenty sixth, 2015 EDITOR: JULIA O’HANLEY xw.news@stfx.ca @ohanleyjk

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Scholar Strike

Societies

Scholar Strike outside the coady on September 8th 2020 Adelaide Strickland Arts & Community Editor

On September 9 and 10, 2020, scholars at universities across Canada stepped out of their virtual and physical classrooms to protest racism and police brutality in North America. They paused their teaching and administrative duties, and instead organized marches, demonstrations, and teach-ins in support of a list of demands. Those demands include: defunding the police and redistributing the resources to BIPOC, queer, and trans communities; removing campus police; addressing the underrepresentation of BIPOC faculty at Canadian institutions; and committing to actively “recruit, admit, retain, and mentor” BIPOC students.

The Scholar Strike Canada website states that the concept was inspired by a tweet from Dr. Anthea Butler, who was inspired by the recent WNBA and NBA strike. Dr. Butler’s call for a similar labour action from academics quickly garnered attention, and spurred action in the U.S (her home country) as well as in Canada, where the nation-wide strike was organized by Beverly Bain and Min Sook Lee. Desmond Cole, a Canadian journalist, author, and activist, gave the keynote to kick off the Canadian strike and teach-ins on September 9. Titled “Abolition or death: Confronting police forces in Canada,” the keynote asked “who is being policed in Canada and why?”

The answer is the motivation behind ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, and the driving the police. Cole spends three

minutes of the talk listing the everyday ways in which police violence is perpetuated:

“It’s the arrests and assaults on us that are then documented as assaults against the police …

It’s the routine sexual assaults cause they know that they can get away with it … It’s the clearing out of homeless encampments during a global pandemic because people who own property don’t want to see homeless people around them ... It’s the thousands of black people in this country who can’t apply for jobs because they have a criminal record for possessing or selling marijuana ... It’s the police intimidation of non-status families, who want to send their kids to school but don’t, because they are scared of being deported.”

Abolition isn’t about money, Cole says; it’s “about our lives.”

Scholars at StFX were quick to join the strike, and support the calls to action. Following Cole’s keynote, dozens of faculty, staff, students, and community members met masked and social-distanced in front of the Coady International Institute.

Organized by Dr. Corrine Cash and Dr. Donna Trembinski, the gathering highlighted the voices of people of colour, featuring speeches from Denton Anthony, Tara Reddick, Dhruv Patel, Ornella Nzindukiyimana, and Wendy Mackey. Dr. Cash was very pleased with the turnout, seeing various athletic teams, coaches, and community members out in support alongside faculty and students.

In her own speech, Dr. Cash called for StFX administration

to “create a multiracial committee that conducts an audit of all facets of the university to identity racism, discriminations.”

She shared that she hopes a study of this kind could be used to inform real action, in the form of a strategic plan aimed at obliterating racism and discrimination on campus. Dr. Cash encourages anyone who wishes to see the same to email StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin, and let him know.

The event comes at a pressing time for StFX, following the announcement of an increased RCMP presence on campus. A number of the event’s speakers explicitly condemned the school’s decision to allow RCMP on campus, and the province’s decision to involve them in check-ins for isolating students.

Following the speeches, the organizers led a march through campus, stopping to chant “Black Lives Matter” and “no justice, no peace” in front of Dr.

really nice to see them do something, and to respond to the problematic announcement of RCMP on campus,” shared Trembinski.

It is evident in their enthusiastic participation that many StFX faculty, staff, and students wish to see an end to racism and discrimination on campus.

The question now, is what will it take for that to happen, and how much more of a push do administration need to act?

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Hi Folks from the RCMP station on West Street.

In an interesting turn of events, members of the school’s upper administration, including President Hakin and Academic Vice President Kevin Wamsley, were also present at the march.

Donna Trambinski shares that “it was great to see them, but they’re putting into practice policies that are problematic for people of colour on campus.”

Attending a march is one thing, but actually doing the work to ensure a safe and equitable campus environment is something else entirely. “It would be

As many of you may already know, Antigonish and the surronding county is an area of great natural beauty and opportunity for outdoor adverturers.

This year Andrew D. Haskett and Ryder Ferris will bthe copresidents of the StFX Outdoor society, where we hope to bring passion and experience for the outdoors to the wider campus community.

Our goal as co-presidents is to make accessible to you, the student body, the great outdoors of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. We have many things planned for the upcoming year and are always looking for feedback, ideas, and stoke from the campus community. If you feel like bringing these ideas to us or just want to drop us a line, feel free to contact We’d be happy to hear you out.

See you out there!

Everybody must believe in something; I believe I’ll go canoeing. – Henry David Thoreau Write up submitted by Andrew D. Haskett.

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The Student Unions Plans for 2020 The Student Union President, Sarah Elliott, tells ushow the Student Union is running this year.

Sarah Elliot Studnet Union President Hello! My name is Sarah Elliott and I am the President of the StFX Students’ Union for this year! It has been a long and crazy summer getting ready to come back but there is nothing we would rather be doing. We are determined to bring you all of the Students’ Union services in a safe and accessible way, and continue to advocate on the issues that are important to you. Below I have attached all of the updates on all parts of the Students’ Union and how they have been

changed to be delivered in accordance to the Province of Nova Scotia and the University.

The Drive U is being used for food box delivery for Students’ in isolation, and will open for student rides on October 1st. To ensure your safety plastic dividers have been added and masks must be worn at all times Student Food Resource Centre is closed for deliveries, but is reopening September 14th. 1 person at a time is allowed, and masks must be worn at all times, and don’t forget to bring

your own bags!

Peer Support Program opens September 14th, and runs Monday-Friday 12-5. 1 non-volunteer is allowed at a time, and masks must be worn at all time Nimbus is doing online appointments, and you can sign up to be tutors now! There are options for both online and inperson but make sure you are following all protocols while engaging in-person appointments.

The Inn is open from Tues-

day-Friday 5pm-11pm, all ages are allowed before 9pm but it is 19+ after 9. You must wear a mask when you are not sitting but you are asked to stay in your seat. The capacity is 150 people.

Health & Dental Plan is available and if you have any questions the Administrator ofcan opt-out until September 30th.

Convenience For U is opening September 14th and is open daily from 10am-7pm and the pharmacy is pick up/drop off.

The Radio Station starts on stfx.ca if you want a show!

For Advocacy, all meetings that can be done safely in person will be done in person, however regarding many travel restrictions all external advocacy may be online for the rest of the year.

Council will continue to be live stream via zoom every 3 weeks Student advocates are by appointment only (su_advo-

Welcome

And Let’s Get Ready For A Year Like No Other

Andrew Hakin StFX University President It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to St. Francis Xavier University for the 202021 academic year. To say this isn’t how I envisioned beginning my weeks as president of this wonderful institution is … ment. And I think it’s safe to say it’s likely not the start to the year that you would have anticipated either. Still, I am incredibly encouraged by the resiliency our students, faculty, and staff have shown in the face of challenging and uncertain circumstances.

It is this resiliency that has allowed us to resume teaching, learning, and research here on to ensure the health and safety of all.

This next year will be a different experience for those of you who have already come to know and love StFX. The health and safety restrictions put in place to manage and contain the spread of COVID-19 call on us all to embrace “different.”

We must all be mindful of the need to respect physical distancing, to wash our hands on a regular basis, wear masks at all times while on campus, to limit social gatherings, and to follow the guidelines put in place by these are just some of the steps we must follow to ensure our campus remains a healthy and welcoming place to live, learn, and grow.

While many things will be different this year, one thing that will not change is our commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. Faculty have been hard at work over the summer months to adapt their teaching and research activities and prepare for this new

“normal.” They are ready for you and are eager to continue the tradition of academic excellence that has characterized StFX for nearly 170 years. Although many things are changing this year, rest assured, this isn’t.

One of the things that strikes me about StFX is the fact that for a long time, the university our academics, but by a sense of citizenship and a commitment to be a good neighbour.

This year especially, I ask that every single StFX student embrace and embody this sense to their very core. While StFX is part of the fabric of the greater Antigonish region, it is important that we recognize that local residents are anxious to have so many people descend upon our small town in the era of COVID-19. This is especially true students, including those from outside of Atlantic Canada, are all us – and especially you, our students – to be a good neighbour by following all StFX and government health and safety guidelines to keep yourselves, each other, and the wider Antigonish community safe.

You are about to embark on an amazing journey. And yes, while different, opportunities for you are still abundant.

Explore these opportunities, get involved, even if virtually.

Practice safe socializing and connect with your professors and classmates. Look into the many societies and discover how to create and participate in amazing experiences. Don’t let experience. Let it guide the way you approach new experiences, but never let it stand in your way. Be safe, and in-

novative. Be smart and look for ways to accomplish your goals while employing the lowest possible risks to yourself, your classmates, and your community. When we choose to care for ourselves and one another, we will remain healthy. The alternative and associated consequence is not one I like to think about – transitioning to online learning. Be safe and I guarantee you will not regret it. Together let’s #XOutCovid.

In closing, I want to express my deep gratitude for all who have worked so hard to make this academic year happen. It’s no exaggeration to say there are too many to point out speally’, but it is because of their efforts and commitment to go above and beyond, their countless hours of developing and executing plans designed to keep you safe and engaged, that we all have the opportunity to be here, at the place we love so dearly.

I wish you all the best for a wonderful academic year.

Sincerely, Dr. Andy Hakin President and Vice-Chancellor

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Cam’s Kids

MSCS Society

Kaileigh Hiltz Contributor

Alexa DeSilva Contributor

A great society on campus!

The Cam’s Kids Foundation established in 2015, in memory of Cameron Hicks. Cam suffered from debilitating anxiety in his early teens to the point where he was unable to attend school on a regular basis. Thankfully, by his Junior year of high school, Cam was fully re-integrated into school, learning to effectively manage his anxiety through a variety of holistic resources and remedies. Tragically, Cam was struck by a motor vehicle at the age of nineteen while attending the University of Ottawa. Cam’s family founded Cam’s Kids Foundation to help young people across Canada that may also be struggling with anxiety. Since then, the Foundation has grown into a nationwide organization, and has partnered with Canada’s only national support service: Kids Help Phone (and their sister company Good2Talk).

Cam’s Kids is proud to say that the Foundation is run almost entirely by young Ambassadors. These nation-wide Ambassadors raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of anxiety, strategies for managing the debilitating effects, and educate others on the many resources available on www. camskids.com. Many of these Ambassadors have had their own experiences with anxiety, allowing them to share their story and empower their peers to know they are not alone. Cam’s Kids Ambassadors can be found in communities, high schools, and post-secondary institutions across Canada – including St. FX University, which currently

is made up of a group of fourteen passionate, and caring young individuals. Co-team leads for the St. FX team include Kaileigh Hiltz, and Bailey Chisholm, who have helped grow the team over the last two years. To support their fellow peers, Bailey, Kaileigh, and the rest of their team run mental wellness initiatives throughout the school year. Of noteworthy mention include the Candy Cane Campaign and Chocolate Heart Campaign, which aim to not only bring joy to students, but also to provide tips and tools on how to manage anxiety during stressful periods of life, such as exam season. Hence the strategic timing of these two campaigns: December exam season, and February midterms. Cam’s Kids Ambassadors can also be found setting up a booth on Bell Let’s Talk Day, raising awareness on the realities of anxiety and mental health, and reducing the stigma that surrounds these struggles. While things may be going virtual for the 2020-2021 school year, these Ambassadors are still here to support you. By tuning in to the Cam’s Kids Instagram

countless more), running everything from yoga, to cooking/baking classes, to guided meditation, to exercise classes, and everything in-between. resources, read other young people’s stories, learn from mental health experts, and so much more. If you are interested in learning more, or perhaps even joining this group of Ambassadors at St. FX University, you are encouraged to contact

Math, Stats, and Computer Science

Are you interested in Math, Computer Science or Statistics? Are you looking for fellow students to get to know that share those similar interests?

Are you thinking about how great it would be to know your profs better? Well look no further, because the Math, Statistics and Computer Science Society, is the place for you.

Whether you’re only taking one of these courses for your business/science degree requirements or thinking about taking tives exciting, this society is

you around. us on Facebook and and feel free to ask any questions you have. We are more than excited to chat with you.

We wish you a great year here at X!

the love for coding, Pi Day and Integration Competitions shine!

You can also count on fun socials like game nights and a fashionable MSCS clothing order. A staple of the MSCS Society are our free tutorial evenings where upper years help any students who drop-in with various math/stats/ and computer science-based courses.

Free help from people who have done the exact courses al- Will Fraser ready? I doubt you could name Editor in Chief a better tutoring service.

X-Debate may be the oldest Just a quick introduction to student society on campus, but our Society’s Representatives: we are also the most exciting!

Our alumni include successful Our co-presidents are Ally people who have gone on to Hancock and April Long who change the world, like former are both going into their fourth X-Debate member, Brian Mulyear of studying Honors Math roney. We provide the opportuand Economics. Ethan Heavey nity for students to dig deep is our treasurer, and he is going into current issues through the in to his third year of studying art of debate. We also provide a Advanced Comp Sci and Busi- close-knit, supportive social ness. Lastly, our secretary is group for all of our members.

Alexa DeSilva, who is going into her third year of studying X-Debate typically attends a Math and Economics (Actuari- number of tournaments at unial???). We all share a love for versities like Dalhousie, Mount this society, and we hope to see Allison, Bishop’s and University

X-Debate

of Toronto. We have enjoyed considerable success, including winning a number of title tournaments and invitationals. For those new to debate, we provide learning opportunities and training that will help you to develop.

No experience necessary to join, and you can choose your level of involvement.

Contact Alexandra Daly for

CFXU The Fox Check out what CFXU The Fox has going on this year.

Marin McBeath Station Manger

CFXU 93.3 fm The Fox is back for another year of excitement, even amidst the current global pandemic. The Fox staff are excited to welcome you back safely and we’re in the process of implementing new pandemic protocols! We are adding mandatory hand sanitizing stations to be used upon entering the station, a two person limit to our radio dj booth as well as to our recording studio, and lastly we’re asking everyone to wear their masks at all times.

that is nestled within our Our regular amenities recording studio is now underway! If you’d like reopened to the public on to schedule a time slot to the 14th of September. record your podcast, Our program manager reach out to our producand radio show liaison tion managers at cfxu. are currently hard at prod@stfx.ca or contact work preparing our ten- me, Marin, at cfxu@stfx. tative radio show sched- ca! You can also slide ule by reaching out to reg- into our dms on instaular show hosts and to gram and facebook, and any new individuals who we’ll do our best to put want to take part this you in contact with the year. You can reach them proper staff member at cfxuprog@stfx.ca if that can help you get you have any questions foxy with us, in any way and want to get involved! possible. Do not forget to listen live online and to We are also excited to check out the radio and announce that scheduling podcast archives beginfor our podcast factory ning to pop up on our

website radiocfxu.ca!

Check out the schedule Last of all, stay tuned to for CFXU the fox on Sephear about our next foxy fundraiser and events. when your favourite radio shows are playing! It’s Thanks folks! radio for or checking - Marin the Station man- them out online! ager

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Musings of an American Coming Home

Ryder discusses how it felt moving back to canada for school during a pandemic.

Ryder Ferris Staff Writter Musings of an American Coming Home

lages.

But then I would miss out on the snowball fights

And the smell of rotting fish.

And snow days

I really love our colors It’s a shame our mascots are so weird.

It’s the Wheel or nothing for me So thanks for all these things,

Oh Nova Scotia.

Nothings better than your snot freezing in your nose

And who wants to miss that?

I love all the potholes on University Ave

I do love you so.

On the way to English class.

Father stans smile never fails to make my day

And the smell of weed as I walk by MK

I don’t own blundstones so I feel left out sometimes

I love the ceiling fans in Mulroney

But then I remind myself that I’m an individual.

And being with friends

And then I don’t care as much.

I love hiding away in the stacks of the library to get work done

I love your icy waters,

I never knew it could rain sideways.

And your garlic fingers.

Antigonish sunsets And meal hall hash browns.

I never knew rain could hurt you.

I sometimes wouldn’t snow.

wish

Because I’m not sure it exists.

Big and small And thanks for letting this American back in You really mean a lot to me

unproductive Oh Nova Scotia

it

I love Canadian cuisine Or at least I pretend to.

Just not much to do

And that the leaves wouldn’t fall off the trees.

Sometimes I even wish that I could go home when it gets really cold.

My favorite place on campus is the sauna And close behind is the burger line.

I do love you so

And then not getting any work done I like downtown

I love the little fishing vil-

Kenny’s Vs The Wheel A question as old as time.

Brendan Boucher Staff Writer During a young person’s time at St. Francis Xavier University (St.FX) and even long after they leave, Xavierians will always be asked the same set of questions: “Where did you live?” “What program did you study?” “Do you know soand-so?” Undoubtedly, one questions they will hear the most is 4 simple words: “Kenny’s or the Wheel?”

This simple question seems to invoke a passion and pride in residence of Antigonish like nothing else. This long running debate has turned friends against each other and has the potential to fracture any group dining experience. However usually this friendly rivalry brings people together in great celebration of food they all adore.

Kenny’s and The Wheel are both staples of this cozy corner of Nova Scotia that seems to attract national notoriety.

The Wheel, located on Main Street directly adjacent to Xavier Hall is a true reflection of the character of Antigonish with a family feel to the interior and dozens of smiling patrons looking on from the walls including Astronauts, NHL hockey players and

world adventurers.

The Wheel thrives on not only it’s pizza, but it’s garlic fingers, sub sandwiches and even some off the menu secrets that only true fans will be able to get their hands on.

Kenny’s, located not far from campus either on College Street, across from Pipers Pub which is another student favourite. Kenny’s is not a single location but an East Coast chain of 13 locations Kenny’s has a more modern decor with an open feel. Kenny’s offers a menu consisting of pizza, garlic fingers, donairs, subs and all the other Italian staples. Kenny’s is also licensed to serve alcohol which they offer beer by the glass or pitcher to complement their delicious food.

Comparing these 2 restaurants, a potential diner can find a very similar menu at both establishments, along with the same extremely friendly, personal and unparalleled customer service that is a staple of what makes Antigonish so welcoming to students. These eateries also feature comfortable booths, pizza by the slice, takeout and delivery options as well as an assortment of cold drinks.

Despite being so similar, these pizzerias offer 2 very diverse options when it comes to pizza and other menu items. The Wheel offers a fullbodied thick crust pizza that features an almost sweet tasting sauce and cheese that makes you want to scrape any residue off the bottom of the box like the ever cherished bonus fries at the bottom of the bag. The Wheel’s garlic fingers can bring a grown man to his knees with one bite. When craving something else, the subs rival anything a sandwich artist could create, and it is highly recommended to order garlic bread with the order.

On the other side of town, Kenny’s serves up a slightly thinner crust pie with an emphasis on their rich toppings.

Kenny’s pizza is best consumed fresh out of the oven, especially the garlic fingers which are a little lighter than those at The Wheel but still equally as magical. The pasta at Kenny’s is underrated and fantastic along with the poutine. Some of the other honourable mentions would be the wings and the Mega Donair Bowl is perfect to share.

As for popular opinion, the student body seems to be split

evenly but most are not radicals for either side, but rather enjoy items from both businesses and find that they Look out for the next paper on might satisfy different crav- campus ings at different times. On team The Wheel, Big Boy BriOur publishing dates are: an from the STFX Meme Page says “Wheel all the way! It’s September 14th the perfect balance of sauce and great toppings.” CourtOctober 12th ney who lived MSB last year vouches for Kenny’s because November 9th “it was a lot closer to my residence last year and the pub so January 11th it was easily accessible” while going on to talk about the February 8th warm mouthwatering crust and concluding by saying March 8th “Order some Kenny’s!”

April 12th No matter the preference, it is important to keep a balYou can find our paper at our anced diet of both The Wheel newstands located: and Kenny’s to make sure you’re never missing out. It is Mulroney always encouraged to order something new or less popuNicholson Tower lar off the menu to see if you can discover your new favouSchwartz rite treat. Don’t forget to complete your pizza tour by visitAngus L. Macdonald Library ing Greco Pizza, Snappy Tomato or Boston Pizza as Bloomfield Centre well.

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An Unsung Hero

Pray for It

Learn about one of the awesome cleaning staff on campus.

Preet Banga News Editor An unsung hero….

It is rightly said that true heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic… It is the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

In the past few months, we heard many new words in the context of Covid-19, that have become a part of the daily vocabulary. Some words such as “corona warriors” or frontline workers, stand out immediately and bring a sense of gratitude for them. However, some undervalued heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic, who really need to be recognized, are the cleaning staff, very critical to preventing the spread of the virus. One such hero at StFX is Gail BowlesFraser from the cleaning staff, who is a very familiar face for all of us.

Gail is always there to help the new students at the residences, sometime even teaching them how to do laundry.

The past few months have been challenging for Gail, who took some time off in summer, and is now back, ready to help us.

Gail grew up in Toronto

Bold change or failed attempt? An album review.

but has been working at the University for the past 16 years. She lives with her husband in Antigonish. The people are very loving and supportive, she says. Talking about mental strength, Gail said, “the students provide me strength. And my source of motivation is seeing higher year students who are close to me. That is what gives me strength.”

more for the Friendship Corner and the Library in Antigonish. However, the community that she loves the most and knows very well is the campus community. “I love that summer is over and the students are coming back… I am no longer just the cleaner to them; I feel more connected to the students here at StFX… almost as if I am their honorary aunt.”

Gail said, “students become my family.” Her husband, Paul Fraser, is also very supportive of her work. Asked if she feels safe being back at campus, Gail says “knowing that there are testing rules on campus and everyone will be tested for Covid-19 before they arrive on campus made me feel safer too.” “I can’t wait to see all the students back on campus!”

Gail loves to learn about other cultures and accept them in her life. Perhaps that’s the reason she is so close to students at StFX, who come from different backgrounds.

Recalling her childhood, Gail says, “it was hard for us to be a blended family because we have many different blood streams and therefore different personalities but I believe that kindness helps to win people over, and I actually learned this from my mother.”

Gail, who grew up in a rough neighbourhood in Toronto, but her husband is from Antigonish. She found the people here very nice, and this has been her since she moved here with her husband. Gail is very well connected with other community members and during her time off from the campus in summer, she would sometimes have tea with others at the porch. She really wants to do

She usually visits her family twice in a year but was not able to go this year because of Covid-19. She was also scheduled to visit Australia this year to visit her stepchildren and grandchildren, but it had to be cancelled. “My dream is to see the whole world,” says Gail.

Landon Morris Contributor July Talk has always been known to please their fans.

The Toronto band features the clashing voices of the soft and soaring Leah Fay, the gravelly and growling Peter Dreimanis, drummer Danny Miles, bassist Josh Warburton, and guitarist Ian Docherty. The group are known for their energetic and loud live shows, often involving Faye dancing around the stage and getting into the crowd, all while barefoot. The band has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s loudest and most in-your-face bands of the modern era.

Prior to Pray For It, July Talk released 2 studio albums — a self titled album in 2012, and Touch in 2016. The selftitled album inseminated the public ear with a brand of abrasive and loud rock music the band would be known for, a sound they would deliver again on Touch.

While July Talk was hit after hit front-to-back, Touch showed signs of progression from the band, experimenting more with their sound and giving their tracks more room to breathe.

Business Societies

When the band began releasing singles for Pray For It, the songs signified a new sonic palette for the band. Their signature gritty guitar riffs and fire-in-the-belly attitude was traded for something smoother, more relaxed and less in-your-face.

Going into this album, the listener is posed a question: Is Pray For It a step in the right direction or a failed attempt at a new sound?

On Pray For It, the band has infinite space to move around and experiment with their sound. Is this album perfect? No. Is it a step in the right direction? Absolutely. same material, the July Talk sound becomes stale. On Pray For It, the band presents a whole set of new ideas sonically and lyrically that blow their earlier material out of the water.

Although July Talk is known for their sound, the best thing about Pray For It, by far, is the songwriting. The group has always touched on social justice, gender and sexuality, violence. On Pray For It, the band looks at the way these themes affect society and explores a simple question: Countined on next page

Check out the different business societies on campus How did StfX Get its name?

“Bishop MacKinnon had sent Fr John Cameron to Rome Principal of the college MacKinnon planned to start in Arichat (seat of the Diocese at the time).

When MacKinnon wanted him to return, Rome would not allow him to go back, as his talents were being used there.

Rome sent a German priest named John Schulte to take Cameron’s place. On the way to Canada, this German, who had never been to North America, decided that since this was clearly a missionary area and since St Francis Xavier was patron saint of the missions, it seemed appropriate that the new college should be named in his honour.” -Saint Francis Xavier Univeristy Website

Women in Business

StFX School

Attention all Schwartz students!

The Schwartz Women in Business Society is accepting new members for the 2020-21 school year! Membership is open to all Schwartz students. we host a variety of events throughout the year including hosting the biggest undergraduate conference in Atlantic Canada which takes place in March. Some of our initiatives include the “Women of X” campaign which recognizes the accomplishments of a woman in our community each month.

We will also be recruiting to join our executive team shortly, so visit our social media pages to make sure you don’t miss that opportunity.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be a part of our team com

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PRME Steering Committee ------------------------------------In 2019, the StFX Schwartz School of Business signed on to become a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative. PRME is a United Nations-supported initiative that works through six principles and seeks to raise schools around the world.

PRME engages business and management schools to ensure they provide

future leaders with the skills needed to balance economic and sustainability goals, while drawing attention to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and aligning academic institutions with the work of the UN Global Compact. Through this initiative the Schwartz Business School is formally acknowledging its commitment to responsible education as it aligns its teaching, research and knowledge dissemination with those concepts, so its graduates are able to enter the workforce concerned about and having a skill set in social responsibility and sustainability. In the upcoming year, the PRME Steering committee will

begin incrementally adding relevant PRME material into courses, events and the Schwartz Business School as a whole. As the term progresses, students will have an opportunityto share comments, concerns and suggestions about this committee, and can follow the work of the PRME Steering Committee on our social media sites (coming soon). If you would like to know more about the work of PRME, please visit www.unprme.org, or contact stfx.ca or Dr. Brad Long at Hannah George

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Countined Album Review: why? The band looks at these relationships from a microscopic viewpoint and explores their intricacies on a level much deeper than surface.

This all starts on the opening track, and third single from the album, Identical Love, which starts the album on a very haunting note with a very fragile and sweeping drone that builds throughout the song and later in the track. The writing is almost poetic.

“The evening heat surrounded us // It blossomed from the cup // The only one of their kind // Welcome inside” The album then moves into the song Good Enough which has very dark lyrics about feeling inadequate and being in a manipulative relationship, but is

ing tonally similar to the ominous opener, Identical Love.

StFX Peer Support Volunteers Ready for Fall Semester

The band’s new sound most- year of operation under the Stuly works and while there were dents’ Union. hard enough knock it straight out of the park. chairs, friendly faces, and useful resources—will be open from It makes me very excited for 12:00PM to 5:00PM every week their next album, hopefully we from Monday to Friday, in don’t have to wait until 2024 to hear it. If you’ve never heard will be able to drop in and acJuly Talk before, I recommend cess free in-person listening and listening to this album and ex- resource navigation services ofploring their earlier two releas- fered by trained student volunes as well. teers.

RATING: 7/10

song. It features really bouncy drums that make you want to get up and dance mixed with echoing and sustained synth chords.

Although the album has several other high notes like Life of The Party, Pay For It, and Governess Shadow, the album has some pretty unignorable missteps.

Pretender almost feels like a B-Side from Touch. It is very reminiscent of the band’s older sound by incorporating distorted guitars and a loud, gritty delivery from Peter on the chorus.

While the song is enjoyable, it feels like the band holding onto the familiar instead of exploring their new direction.

The most criticised track on the album, Champagne, is also the most socially conscious.The cept of Champagne Socialism — someone identifying as a socialist while living a luxurious lifestyle — but instead of referring directly to socialism, the term is being more directed toward social justice and fake activism — people virtue signalof white privilege without using their resources to support the movement in any meaningful way.

The track is essentially a gospel song which may be the reason so many people dislike it. Sonically, Champagne sticks out like a sore thumb in the track list. While the idea is very meaningful and important, the execution falls apart and really

Pray For It closes on a very dark and brooding note with Still Sacred. The track is almost frightening with its hammered and distant piano chords laying on top of some really languishing guitars. It acts as a nice book-end to the album by sound-

Peers Supporting Peers

Overall, Pray For It is a good album and successful foray into a new sound for the band. Although there are some pretty notable missteps on this album, it is still a step in the right direction for July Talk. Their song- Addy Strickland & Hanwriting has improved and nah James they’ve shown they can contribute meaningfully to current soThe StFX Peer Support Procial discourse. gram (PSP) will open on Sep-

The PSP exists to provide

non-judgmental support to all students regardless of gender, race, or other socioeconomic factors. The PSP strives to provide holistic support that is aimed towards those struggling with mental health or sexualized violence. All services are survivor centric, feminist, inclusive, anti-oppressive, and born of a desire to make seeking support a less intimidating process.

The program is staffed by a group of 24 student volunteers who have undergone extensive training in Mental Health First Aid and supporting survivors of sexual violence.The services offered are not meant to replace professional mental health services or counselling, but rather to enhance and work alongside

the existing mental health and sexualized violence supports.

This is why the PSP works closely with a number of resources on-campus and in the town of Antigonish.

Whether stressed about school, struggling with mental health, or looking for tools to support a friend, PSP volunteers are here to help!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, all volunteers and visitors will be required to wear masks while accessing the service, and hand sanitizer will be provided at the door. For anyone in need of a mask, volunteers will have disposable ones available in the of reusable masks to give away.

Volunteers will also screen all visitors entering the space for COVID-19 symptoms.

Anyone looking to get in touch with the Peer Support Program can email peersupStFX Peer Support Program on Facebook and/or Instagram.Illustrations by Emma Kuzmyk

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EDITOR: Jack Millbank xw.eic@stfx.ca

Current Sports Update Updates and current standing of the NHL and MBA Jack Millbank Sports Editor A new term has risen in the sports world, for the sports association it means extensive planning and legal burdens, for the players it means isolation and for the fans it means that sports are back! “Bubble”...

The term refers to the process of encasing an entire league into a restricted area, separating themselves from the outside world. It has been described as a “campus-like environment”.

This entails organizing league of-

support staff to live and work in one designated area. This guarantees the safety of all players involved and permits the league to continue with their season.

Every sports league has approached the bubble method differently but one aspect that is uniform amongst all the associations is the protocol to have no spectators present at the games.

National Basketball League On March 11, 2020 the NBA decided to suspend the remainder of the season until they developed a plan given the pandemic.

The NBA resumed playing on June 4, 2020 trying to salvage the remainder of the 2019-20 regular season and playoffs.

The NBA have devised a plan and have chosen Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florbubble is estimated to be an $170 million investment for the NBA. The schedule started off with three exhibition scrimmages for the players to get used to the environment and surround-

playoffs began on August 17 and the 2020 NBA Finals is scheduled to begin on September 30.

Playoff Update!

2020 NBA Playoffs First Round Matchups: Western Conference First Round: Portland Trail Blazers (2) LA Clippers vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks (3) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Utah Jazz (4) Houston Rockets vs. (5) Oklahoma City Thunder Eastern Conference First Round: Orlando Magic (2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets (3) Boston Celtics vs. (6) Philadelphia 76ers (4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Miami Heat First Round Results: waukee wins series, 4-1 (2) Raptors vs. (7) Nets: Toronto wins series, 4-0 (3) Celtics vs. (6) 76ers: Boston wins series, 4-0 (4) Pacers vs. (5) Heat: Miami wins series, 4-0 Los Angeles wins series, 4-1 (2) Clippers vs. (7) Mavericks: Los Angeles wins series, 4-2 (3) Nuggets vs. (6) Jazz: Denver wins series, 4-3 (4) Rockets vs. (5) Thunder: Houston wins series, 4-3

2020 NBA Playoffs Second Round Matchups: (1) Bucks vs. (5) Heat (2) Raptors vs. (3) Celtics (1) Lakers vs. (4) Rockets (2) Clippers vs. (3) Nuggets

The bubble has been in effect for about three months. It has been a massive success and it has shown great resilience in the sports world. With so many variables to control many wonder if they will keep.

2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs Photo via CBS Sports

National Hockey League The NHL bubble, unlike the NBA bubble in Orlando, is in two hub cities; Edmonton (for Western Conference teams) and Toronto (for Eastern Conference teams). Games will be played at Edmonton’s Rogers Place and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena.

With the NHL’s return-to-play protocol going as planned, phase 4 has begun. All 16 teams entered their designated hub cities. All team members were tested once they arrived in the bubble, to ensure safeplay is achieved. Out of 7,703 tests, zero were found positive.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman went on to say, “we still have a way to go to feel any sort The league has gone through extensive prevention and monitoring processes. It has been reported that the NHL uses a

Playoff Update!

2020 NHL Playoffs First Round Matchups: Western Conference First Round: No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs.

No. 12 Chicago Blackhawks No. 2 Colorado Avalanche vs.

No. 11 Arizona Coyotes gary Flames No. 4 St. Louis Blues vs. No. 7 Vancouver Canucks Eastern Conference First Round: No. 1 Philadelphia Flyers vs.

No. 12 Montreal Canadiens No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs.

No. 9 Columbus Blue Jackets No. 3 Washington Capitals vs.

No. 7 New York Islanders No. 4 Boston Bruins vs. No. 6 Carolina Hurricanes First Round Results:

system to take players’ temperatures and track their health information everyday.

No. 1 Philadelphia Flyers beat

Carolina Hurricanes, 4-1 No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 No. 2 Colorado Avalanche beat No. 7 Arizona Coyotes, 4-1 No. 3 Dallas Stars beat No. 6 Calgary Flames, 4-2 No. 5. Vancouver Canucks beat No. 4 St. Louis Blues, 4-2 2020 NHL Playoffs Second Round Matchups: Philadelphia Flyers (1) vs. New York Islanders (6) Tampa Bay Lightning (2) vs.

Boston Bruins (4) Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs.

Vancouver Canucks (5) Colorado Avalanche (2) vs.

Dallas Stars (3) The NHL have chosen Edmonton for the location of the Stanley is tentatively scheduled to be played behind closed doors at the Rogers Place beginning on September 22, with a possible seventh game taking place on October 4, 2020.

No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning beat No. 7 Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1 No. 6 New York Islanders beat No. 3 Washington Capitals, 4-1 No. 4 Boston Bruins beat No. 5

Homecoming 2020 Postponed Catherine Poag Editor in Chief Homecoming at StFX is a special day for alumni as they return to their home. Alumni from all years travel to StFX for a special weekend of re-visiting their residences, seeing their favorite pronew on campus at StFX. Alumni have the chance to visit their old sports teams, societies, and visit with old friends. It -

tivities for students and alumni to look forward to. It is also a special day for current students as they learn about new and old traditions from the alumni, and see StFX’s school spirit throughout the day from alumni.

This weekend gives the alumi a chance to meet new students and tell them stories about their time at StFX. It also gives students a chance to make connections with alumi who might have been in the same program as them, giving students a chance

to ask them questions about what job they went in to from their program.

Homecoming brings every StFX student current and past together to celebrate their university, the place they call home, the weekend has something for everyone.

Sadly this year there will be no homecoming. Due to Covid-19, it has been decided to postpone the weekend. The decision has been made to have homecoming

2020 next year in August of 2021.

StFX said in an email to students, “The impacts of COVID-19 will continue for the foreseeable future. Recently the decision was made to postpone StFX Homecoming 2020, and plans are underway to host Homecoming 2020 in August of 2021. While everyone was disappointed with the news, it is the responsible thing to do from a health and safety standpoint.”

StFX plans to send out more information and scheduled dates closer to August of 2021.

Even though StFX will not be able to show their school spirit during homecoming of 2020, students and alumni will continue to celebrate their home, StFX and they will learn to share new and old traditions in a different COVID-19 protocols.

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Editorial A Letter from the Editor Catherine Poag & Will Fraser We’re back! come! To our returning students, welcome back!

The Xaverian Weekly is an editorially autonomous student newspaper, meaning that our content is not controlled or vetted by either the university or students’ union. This autonomy allows us to accurately and directly represent the voice of students, without risking reprisal or discipline. We are your trusted voice.

team of editors and writers that we have assembled for this year.

Our editors are experienced, passionate, and articulate. Through not only their thorough reviews, but their individual writing, we expect that the content we put out this year will be the best so far.

We will soon be starting the process of hiring more staff. If you want to be involved in an organization that can make real change, and an organization that values and cares for not only the people we serve, but the staff who support us, this is the place for you. No matter your level of experience, or place for you.

It has been well over a year since we last published this paper in print. In that time, we have grown our online presence, and focused on improving the quality of our content. It is our goal to provide you with the most timely, impactful, and accurate content during your time at StFX. On the cover of this edition, we are featuring an art piece by Emma Kuzmyk, a fourth year English student. Emma’s piece is meant to represent what StFX looks like in 2020. We hope that this art speaks to you in the same way it speaks to us.

Also in this edition, we are featuring a number of societies and student organizations, which in unique ways will shape your time here. These societies are run by passionate, talented students, who give their all to provide you with opportunities that you won’t

This year will be like no other.

The student body is anxious.

There is no way we can predict how this year will go. Despite this, we also know that many students are excited to be back. This is a time for building relationships and rekindling friendships. Despite the physical distancing we all must engage in, we can become closer than ever.

Outside of the buildings and the lectures, what makes StFX special is the student body. Our students are not only among the brightest and most talented, but there is a spirit of advocacy in each of us. Students at this university sexualized violence, climate change, and racial equality. More importantly, we advocate for eachother. The closeness of our community and the relationships we form cause us to work for individual change. We

We are extremely proud of the

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eachother accountable. That’s what makes us great.

On this campus you will also hard and care for you. In this edition, we feature a facilities management employee who is passionate about not only their career, but the students they serve. Remember that these people are members of our community, and exist outside of their jobs. They are complex and unique individuals who deserve the same level of respect as anybody else.

of the world unique to yourself.

Work for eachother. We are in unprecedented times, and each of us will need support. Outside of our campus, there is a vibrant, caring community that we owe an obligation to. It is everybody’s responsibility to ensure the success and safety of this community.

When you see something wrong, speak up. When you see an opportunity to do better, seize that opportunity.

Keep the spirit of StFX alive, improve it.

Our message to you is twofold.

Get involved. It is only with passionate and sincere involvement in your classes, in societies, and in your social groups that you will grow and learn.

The majority of your learning at StFX will not be in the classroom. As an individual, you will learn about yourself, learn from others, and develop a view of

Finally, we ask that as we do our work, you help us. We work for you, and we cannot do our job without hearing from you. Tell us what you want to see, and tell us how we can improve.

Welcome home.

Xaverian Weekly Staff Editors in Chief: Catherine Poag and Will Fraser Gabriel Richards: Features Editor Jack Millbank: Sports Editor Preet Banga: News Editor Adelaide Strickland: Arts and Community Editor Happiness Bhoke John: Photographer Ryder Ferris: Staff Writer Claire Schofer: Staff Writer Brendan Boucher: Staff Writer We are still hiring Staff Writers, Columists, Opinion editor, and photographs.

Check out the student union website under jobs (https://www.theu.ca/jobs/), or visit our website (xaverian.ca) under the section work for us.

We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

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Meme from @stfx_memes_1853

Horoscopes by Blanche Pagobo and Alice Chen You will receive full support and encouragements from your loved ones. Pay attention to your health and focus on your studies to help you excel in your studies.

Now is a good time to focus on your goal. You may encounter some difficulties along the way but occasional exchanges with classmates may direct you to the pathway of success.

Your intelligence and hard work will pay off; students will excel in both education and sports

21)

Use this time to show off your abilities.

Your positivity and skills may enhance your performance attracting praise from family.

You might discover a unique interest of yours while having steady academic performances. Your quick learning skills may contribute great efforts in education

Concentrate on your health and studies as you may notice some minor changes. Avoid procrastination. Practice yoga or meditation to help improve your mood and academics. ber 21) A professor may assist you with the path you want to take. You will receive strong support from friends and family to get you to where you want to be.

19) Smooth sailing adds a sense of purpose.

Maintaining close relationships with your classmates while focusing on your studies can further support your efforts

This is the month you excel in academic pursuits. Being open minded may help enhance a unique talent receiving praise from family.

Attempt new activities—this may help you excel in your studies. You may receive support from professors and parents. However, try to avoid misunderstandings with your loved ones.

Concentrate on your studies and avoid laziness. Your hard work will pay off if you support from friends but stay away from risky situations.

Do not be discouraged by setbacks in your studies or health concerns. You will receive affection and guidance from professors and loved ones.

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