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CIS Nationals — LNAP Event Horizon page 3 — page 7 ’s Student Newspaper: adjusting to the unreality of luck since 1910. Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 Pr e s e n t i n g y o u r 2016/2017 Br a n d o n Un i v e r s i t y St u d e n t Un i o n e x e c u t i v e Photo credit: Krista Mills.

slide majority of the votes came from the ney Hodgins for Accessibility with a 92.6% tled to two seats on both the Senate and Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , s e n i o r r e p o r t e r Faculty of Arts, with 65 of the 171 voters approval rating, and Krista Charney for BoG, neither of which has been filled in V and tallied for our being from the Arts faculty, 40 from the Part-Time/Mature with at 91.8% approval at least two years. This is due to the fact 2016/2017 BUSU Council on March 7th Faculty of Science, 10 from the School of rating. This leaves seats open for Arts, that the seats must be held by students andotes 8th, 2016.were Withcast our President Elect Music, 19 from the Education program, Sciences, Music, Education, Health Stud- who are unbiased, which means that our Nick Brown, Vice President External (VPE) and 24 from Health Studies. The remain- ies, Grad Studies, Sexuality and Gender- current reporters are ineligible. Greg Monias, and Vice President Inter- ing 13 votes came from the Brandon Based, Indigenous, and Racialized Direc- As always, dear students, if you want nal (VPI) Jill Vanderheiden running unop- University Psychiatric Nursing, Winnipeg tors, as well as positions open to represent to see a change in our University, you are posed, students were given a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ Campus. BUSU on the KDC board. encouraged to get out there and take part on their ballots rather than candidate In terms of Directors, we have Is- The BUSU Executive is entitled to two in student government – even if that just names. A lacklustre 171 students voted in rat Lisa Mizan for International, with an members on Senate and on the Board means voting! Thank you to all candidates the election, which equates to roughly 5% 87.5% approval rating, Kristin Smart for of Governors (BoG), typically filled by the who campaigned, and good luck in your of our 3,100 student population. A land- Residence with a 78.8% approval, Whit- President and VPI. The Quill is also enti- new positions. §

Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 — 1 News – 2 Follett to usher in expanded (and competitively priced) products and services expanded course materials, custom course lett assumed management responsibilities, Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f Bookstore Under Newpacks, andManagement a new order system for specialty before spending nearly a year negotiating B Finance an- textbooks. with Follett. On January 23rd, 2016, the BU nounced on Friday, March 4th that the uni- Not everyone is thrilled about the book- Board of Governors made the decision to editorialstaff U Administration and Editor in Chief | Alex Murray versity bookstore will be operated by Follett store’s new management, though. engage Follett of Canada in the operation [email protected] of Canada starting Monday, March 28th. Long-time BU professor Dr. Gwyn Rich- of the bookstore by signing a seven year Assistant Editor in Chief | Holly Kalyniuk Due to the availability of more afford- ards from the Dept. of Math and Computer contract. [email protected] able merchandise via online sources, book Science said he is unimpressed with cur- This shift in operations also marks the General Manager | Elinor Murray rent textbook trends. privatization of BU’s Bookstore, a move not [email protected] retailers across Canada have taken a finan- “Book prices have risen so much in my wholly supported by Richards either. Web Content and Layout Editor | cial hit, including BU’s Bookstore. Operated Krista Mills under Ancillary Services, the bookstore lost 36 years as a professor that I no longer rec- “On a nostalgic note, I am saddened [nd Copy Editor | Ashlyn Pearce money annually in previous years, largely ommend them to students for 2 ] year or to see the bookstore go into private hands. Senior Reporters | due to its inability to advance with tech- higher courses,” said Richards. “I begrudg- It is the end of an institution. I remember Ariele Kehler, Robert Killam III, Joseph nology: it lacked social media presence, ingly do so for Intro courses, but then rec- when it used to be in the basement of Mc- Kruger ommend the cheapest book I can and sug- Master Hall where RDI is now, then moving Quentin | [email protected] competitive pricing and online purchasing gest they check the web first. We are in the to where the International Affairs Office is, Advertising | options. Under new management, the book- [email protected] store will change for the better, according to Internet age and books should be an inex- then finally to the KDC when the building BU Director of Business Operations Susan pensive subsidiary material. I think present was completed. The mangers of the book contributors Smale. prices are outrageous and tantamount to store going back over 30 years […] each Under Follett of Canada following March bare face profiteering; especially when new made their mark on this university.” Dak o t a Bi c k l e m e i e r , Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , Ro b e r t 28th, the bookstore will expand the assort- editions often consist of a few minor edits Due to the shift in operations, BU Ki l l a m III, Jo e Kr u g e r , Na t h a n Ma c Kr i t h , ment and variety of merchandise and meth- to change the page numbering. Our present Bookstore will no longer sell books on con- Kr i s t a Mi l l s , Li s a Is r a t Mi z a n , Al e x Mu r - day over reliance on books has at times re- signment for students. Any students with r a y , As h l y n Pe a r c e , Tr e v o r Po o l e , Lo g a n ods of acquiring goods. Students will have sulted in lazy pedagogical styles and learn- previous arrangements of this sort are Pr a z n i k , Tr e v o r ‘TIO’ Ve n n , An t h o n y the opportunity to purchase custom course Lab o n t e . packs, used textbooks, digital textbooks, ing strategies; I won’t even get started on encouraged to contact the bookstore and rent textbooks, and electronic hardware the curse of PowerPoint.” retrieve their unsold textbooks as soon as The bookstore will maintain the two they can. The Quill is published weekly by The and accessories such as computers. Fol- current full-time staff and continue employ- Until new management begins, the Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- lett will also price-match textbooks with any larney Guide in Killarney, MB. “.ca” websites with a gift card of that value ing students during busy periods, and will bookstore will be in a transitional period, for the bookstore. Textbooks and other mer- welcome in a new full-time Follett Manager and will close for final inventory and other nd NOTE: Editorials, letters, and view- chandise can also be purchased online and who will be responsible for handling the transition work from Tuesday, March 22 to point articles do not necessarily th shipped, ready-for-pick-up to the bookstore, store. Monday, March 28 . reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, Following these changes, Smale ex- BU Bookstore will unveil details regard- The Quill, Inc., or the faculty, staff, or a convenient new service for out-of-town pects the bookstore will be in a better posi- ing “the largest inventory blow-out sale BU administration of Brandon University. students. BU Bookstore will also be expand- ing its market to include convenience store tion to share profits with Ancillary Services has ever seen” in the very near future. The Quill is a member of Canadian items, like milk and bread. and Brandon University Students’ Union Follett of Canada has more than 135 University Press (CUP), one of the The benefits extend beyond the book- (BUSU), breaking recent trends and gener- years of expertise in providing bookstore world’s largest student organiza- store, however, as the new program intends ating profit this year. services and educational materials to high tions, with a membership of over 70 “We’re doing this because we think it’s education, initially serving Canadian col- student newspapers in Canada. to link online course registration with book- the right think to do,” Smale said. leges and universities in 1983. Follett of Advertisers wishing to buy space in buying services, allowing students to simul- both this newspaper and other CUP- taneously register for courses and view and Before choosing Follett, BU did their re- Canada currently operates bookstores on affiliated newspapers should contact purchase textbooks. search, said Smale. She and others spoke both the Assiniboine Community College our multi-market ad representative: Faculty will also benefit from Follett’s with other universities across Canada about and campuses, and management, as they will have access to their bookstores both before and after Fol- unrivaled in the Canadian market. § FREE Media 11629 105th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5H 0L9 Phone: 780-421-1000 Dr. Sima Samar of Afghganistan tells it how it is [email protected] and the laws she has helped enact Al e x Mu r r a y , e d i t o r -in-c h i e f to counter these injustices. The re- For online advertising inquiries, Human Rights Activist Speaks on Women’s Day 50 people gathered in the search that she brought forth in her please contact: O th presentation spoke to the equality Rouge Media Group Library at BU to hear former Minister of Wom- 250 The Esplanade, The Keep en’sn Affairs March of Afghanistan 8 speak on the uphill that is necessary in the advance- Toronto, ON M5A 1J2 battle against human rights abuses suffered ment of a country and in a culture. Phone: 416-360-8120 by women around the world and in the Middle The numbers show that when great- East in particular. er equality happens across the gen- Local advertisers can also contact ders, a country grows economically us directly at the address below: Dr. Samar has survived numerous death and socially. The Quill threats, attempts on her life, and constant 270 18th Street sexism fighting for women’s rights in her Samar implored the audience Brandon University home country of Afghanistan. She has won to advance awareness of the injus- Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 several international awards for her work and tices suffered by millions of women. Office: 204-727-9667 th is currently working for the United Nations as Canada is currently 30 in the world Fax: 204-571-0029 Special Rapporteur on the human rights in for gender equality, behind the Unit- Sudan. ed States. In no country can there Her talk in the library lasted an hour and be Peace without Justice and that many local dignitaries were on hand to hear starts with gender equality. § her message of equality. She spoke of the @quillbu The Quill abuses that women suffer in the Middle-East

Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 — 2 Sports – 3 Women’s Volleyball, finished in consolation lett assumed management responsibilities, the crowd went nuts, seriously. If you had Ro b e r t Ki l l a m III, s e n i o r s p o r t s r e p o r t e r before spending nearly a year negotiating Bobcat’s End Of Seasonthe honour to watch the women play their with Follett. On January 23rd, 2016, the BU took place opening game against the Spartans, you saw the Bobcat nation come out and in- Board of Governors made the decision to this weekend in Brandon and it is hard to fluence the game. Bright colours, creative engage Follett of Canada in the operation describehis CIS the experience championship of being there with- signs, loud chants, mouthy drunks; it was of the bookstore by signing a seven year out using the words exciting, thrilling and mayhem cheering behind the Bobcats. contract. intense. T There is a rumour going around that the This shift in operations also marks the The Brandon Bobcats played two crowd was so loud and disruptive that the privatization of BU’s Bookstore, a move not games against and CIS sent a letter to Brandon and said they wholly supported by Richards either. the . The women played were unable to cheer like that for their next “On a nostalgic note, I am saddened great games against these opponents even game. Wow, what does that say about your to see the bookstore go into private hands. though they only won a single set throughout support system? It is the end of an institution. I remember the whole weekend. Although several calls Anyways more info on CIS Nationals in when it used to be in the basement of Mc- made (non-calls not made) by the referees next weeks issue! Great game ladies, it was Master Hall where RDI is now, then moving were extremely controversial, the women awesome to see you guys play! Thank you to where the International Affairs Office is, fought each set and never gave up on a coaches, we know none of this would’ve then finally to the KDC when the building play. been possible without your time and hard was completed. The mangers of the book The players made big plays, and all work! § store going back over 30 years […] each had their time to shine. Whenever there made their mark on this university.” was a savage kill, filthy save, or big block, Due to the shift in operations, BU Bookstore will no longer sell books on con- signment for students. Any students with previous arrangements of this sort are Are you drunk yet? encouraged to contact the bookstore and $157,000 a bottle), Grand Marnier Quin- Is r a t “Li s a ” Mi z a n , c o l u m n i s t retrieve their unsold textbooks as soon as 8 Intoxicating Worldtessence, Records Chartreuse V.E.P Yellow, a dash they can. a lot of peo- of Angostura bitters, and finished off with Until new management begins, the S chocolate nutmeg dust. ple who enjoy sports from practicing sports, bookstore will be in a transitional period, 4. The most beer bottles removed by theyince just drinkinghad to invent stops some competitions. and will close for final inventory and other the teeth in one minute is 68, and was There had to be a way for people who are re- transition work from Tuesday, March 22nd to achieved by Murali K.C in Bangalore, India ally good at drinking to feel like their favorite Monday, March 28th. on 17th September 2011. athletes while indulging in alcohol and grow- BU Bookstore will unveil details regard- 5. A man in Poland holds the record for ing a beer gut in front of the TV. For records ing “the largest inventory blow-out sale BU the highest Blood Alcohol Content ever. He related to alcohol or simply drinking, check has ever seen” in the very near future. beer-bonged grain alcohol he had stolen this list out and raise a glass for the record Follett of Canada has more than 135 from work, he was found after wrecking his holders. years of expertise in providing bookstore car with a BAC of 1.48% 1. One of the largest parties ever held services and educational materials to high 6. Scottish brewery Brewmeister hold was after the completion of the Roman Coli- education, initially serving Canadian col- the record for the strongest beer in the seum. The party raged on for 100 days, and leges and universities in 1983. Follett of world after releasing a 65% Alcohol By Vol- included wine soaked orgies, the death of Canada currently operates bookstores on ume beer called Snake Venom. thousands of people, and the extinction of both the Assiniboine Community College 7. Hailing from Poland, (AGAIN?) Spiry- numerous parties. and University of Winnipeg campuses, and tus is the strongest liquor in the world con- 2. Stephen Petrosino holds the beer unrivaled in the Canadian market. § taining 96% alcohol. chugging record by drinking 1 litre of beer 8. Armand de Brignac’s $62,199 is the in 1.3 seconds largest bottle of champagne in the world. 3. The most expensive cocktail ever At 30 Litres, there are roughly 253 glasses sold came from an Australian mixologist, of champagne per bottle. § Joel Heffernen, for $ 12,196. It contained two nips of 1858 Croizet Cognac (valued at

3 — Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 Features – 4 Straight Edge as a Different Way to Tear Up the Town term Straight Edge was coined in 1981 by that “Straight Edge is more than music: versions. However, they are often of that Na t h a n Ma c Kr i t h , r e p o r t e r Too sXe for Tom Collinsthe Hardcore Punk band Minor Threat in and that “refusing drugs, alcohol, and to- same fruity and fizzy variety as is - com B goes any fur- their titled song “Straight Edge”. sXe is a bacco may seem trivial in the big scheme mon in cocktails SUDS offers a variety of ther, and at the risk of sounding like Ba- cultural and musical movement where the of things, but for many it is symbolic of a mocktails alongside their regular lineup of rackefore Obama, this let article me make a couple of adherents refrain from using alcohol, to- larger resistance and a vow to live life on beers. things perfectly clear. Straight Edge (sXe) bacco, and recreational drugs in reaction one’s own terms rather than following a 3) No-alcohol beer. Grocery stores will is not a topic for the faint of heart, so be to their over-usage in the Hippie and main- predetermined path to mediocrity.” often sell non-alcoholic beers and wines prepared to be shocked or offended. Sec- stream Punk scenes. Needless to say, Straight Edge is by in their cooking section. 4) Just say no. ondly, when I am talking about Straight As is made clear in a CrimethInc. no means perfect. Haenfler says that Hang out with your friends and do what Edge I mean the culture and music move- Ex Worker’s Collective pamphlet called “Straight Edge’s flaws are many, including they’re doing without drinking. No one can ment, not the shaving instrument first “Wasted Indeed: Anarchy and Alcohol”, ongoing sexism, machoism, and occasion- make you drink if you don’t want to. You manufactured in the late 17th century. sXe claims to not be against the consump- al thuggery; the movement has a long way don’t have to be Straight Edge to not drink To understand sXe, one must first tion of alcohol. What sXe says it is against to go to live up to... its true potential.” alcohol. Many people choose not to drink have a mini lesson in 20th Century music is people who “in [their] search for health, Most students probably do not want for various reasons. history. Straight Edge began as an off- happiness, meaning in life... run from one to claim edge, but there may be those who For some inspiration to help you cre- shoot of the Hardcore Punk scene. Hard- panacea to the next- Viagra, vitamin C, wish to have an alcohol-free St. Patrick’s ate tasty alcohol alternatives, check out core Punk is a sub genre of Punk Rock. vodka- instead of approaching [their] lives Day. Here are a few tips for the non-drink- tablespoon.com. Their “20 Non-Alcoholic Hardcore originated in San Fransisco and holistically and addressing [their] prob- ers in our readership: Party Drinks” list has a cornucopia of New York in the 1970’s and generally dis- lems at their social and economic roots.” 1) Ask the bartender for a virgin drink. unique hooch-free offerings. avows the mainstream rock and music Ross Haenfler is the author of These are drinks made with all the same If you are drinking this St. Patty’s Day, industries and often deals with political “Straight Edge: Clean-Living Youth, Hard- ingredients as their alcohol-laden coun- please be responsible and get a ride with issues. core Punk, and Social Change (2006), the terparts, sans alcohol. 2) Order a mock- someone who is sober or walk home. § Straight Edge is a sub genre of Hard- first extensive sociological study of the tail. Mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks core Punk which arose in the 1980’s. The Straight Edge movement. Haenflaer says that may or may not mimic actual booze Ajin Genre: Action, Mystery, Horror Studio: Polygon Pictures Rating: 5 / 5 Their nemesis, the mysterious “Hat Man” ing from the character diarrhea that some like anime for mature audiences, give Ajin Tr e v o r ‘TIO’ Ve n n , c o l u m n i s t Anime Review: by the name of Satou, terrorizes the group anime do. It’s a nice mystery-horror an- your attention. § F that brought us all while attempting to recruit the Ajin to ime, though I wouldn’t call it scary. If you Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series and his cause. Betrayal, infighting, and chaos Knightsrom of the Sidonia studio, and based on the man- ensue on all sides of the playing field, es- ga by Gamon Sakurai, Ajin takes place in pecially once more of the supernatural a present-day world that has realized the abilities of the Ajin become realized. Will existence of Ajin, or demi-humans. Ajin ap- the Ajin spell the end for mortal human- pear exactly as ordinary people, until they ity? Or will the two societies find a way die... or rather, they -don’t- die. Crushed to come to terms and co-exist? At this heads, severed limbs, shattered bones -- point, the latter seems unlikely. what’s left of the body pieces itself back Ajin has been adapted both into an together in a tornado of matter, rebuild- anime TV and film series, both by the ing whatever parts might be missing. The same studio. Both adaptations use Poly- world’s governments and scientists seek gon Studio’s 3D Computer Graphics for these Ajin for experimentation, and offer a animation, featuring cel-shaded models reward to those who can succeed in cap- to emulate the traditional anime style. turing them. Only 46 Ajin have been dis- The visuals and sound used for this se- covered amongst the human population... ries are fantastic, making Ajin feel like a until now. cross between an anime-game mix. After a brutal accident, main char- I watch Ajin and get nostalgic for how acter Kei Nagai realizes he is an Ajin. I initially felt about Tokyo Ghoul -- though Trying desperately to avoid capture, Kei honestly, so far, I much prefer Ajin, as falls back on the support of his childhood while it deals with characters who have friend, Kaito. Afraid of endangering his supernatural abilities, the focus seems only friend, Kei attempts to contact the to be on how these abilities are horri- other Ajin of the world. Meanwhile, a se- fying and set them apart from regular cretive organization struggles to contain people, rather than on how each char- and recapture the identified Ajin within acter is unique and attempting to apply Japan, all while hiding the other super- a “power level” formula to them. No one natural abilities of the Ajin from society. Ajin seems to have an advantage in com- parison to others, except where ex- perience comes into play. Some of the action scenes are fantastic, as the characters learn to think about how to best use their ability when put on an even playing field. Ajin’s concept and execution is a refreshing experience, and has a well balanced cast while not suffer-

Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 — 4 LiE�� Study Brea� – 5 Genre: Indie, RPG, Mystery Developer: Miwashiba Platforms: PC Rating: 5 / 5 versions. However, they are often of that behind the game, and does not require Perfect, yet with potential to grow. It could tr e v o r ‘tio’ ve n n , c o l u m n i s t same fruity and fi zzy variety as is com- Game Review: much attention. The game’s focus is more easily be adapted into a visual novel for- mon in cocktails SUDS offers a variety of I is a lie, and lies are deli- on adventure elements, with the player mat or a 12-episode anime. I fell in love, mocktails alongside their regular lineup of As� Quentin cious, then just eat it!! A story-driven mas- left to look for clues and solve puzzles but now it’s over... and I have no regrets. beers. f the cake with minimal hand-holding or direction- § Dear Quentin, terpiece developed using WOLF RPG Edi- 3) No-alcohol beer. Grocery stores will pointing by the game itself. All in all, LiEat I am about to graduate with a Bach- tor, LiEat follows the adventures of Efi na, often sell non-alcoholic beers and wines is a fantastic example of what elor of Arts and I have no idea what I’m a young Dragon with the power to give lies in their cooking section. 4) Just say no. someone with spirit can do us- going to do after. What are my options? a physical form and eat them, and her Hang out with your friends and do what ing a simple RPG Maker-esque Dazed and confused partner Leo, a skilled con artist capable of they’re doing without drinking. No one can concealing his lies from her. Together the gaming engine. make you drink if you don’t want to. You My only complaint is that Dear Dazed, two seek valuable information, both for don’t have to be Straight Edge to not drink I think this game could have A true Renaissance person does not profi t and learning more about Dragons, alcohol. Many people choose not to drink been so much more. It’s short, limit themselves to just the arts. If you solving mysteries and overcoming danger- for various reasons. sweet, and does what it means have come this far without any science ous situations along the way. Three short For some inspiration to help you cre- to. In the short 6-hour time we then perhaps you should rethink some of but wonderful adventures are told about ate tasty alcohol alternatives, check out had together, it’s forever sto- your choices. Addendum, sociology is not how our lies catch up to you, and eventu- tablespoon.com. Their “20 Non-Alcoholic len a piece of my heart. At the a science… ally consume you... Party Drinks” list has a cornucopia of same time, it could be more. I jest, but only in part. Each episode has it’s own story arc unique hooch-free offerings. There are some options for you. My and location. Each chapter is about one If you are drinking this St. Patty’s Day, suggestion would be to take off your shoes to two hours in length, with secrets and please be responsible and get a ride with and start walking. There are a myriad of easter eggs to discover along the way. someone who is sober or walk home. § things to see in the world and if you are These separate stories also have their going to be unemployed you might as well own colour schemes that correspond do something incredibly cliché and fun. with the location. While each chapter has I did much the same thing when I was a its own unique cast members, recurring lad. Hopped on one of father’s boats out members include a special police force of Wessex and sailed all the way to North composed of Dragons. Africa. In addition to concealable horns and In no particular order, I was beset by wings, what sets Dragons apart from the Tunisian raiders, had to sell the boat for other races of the world -- which have several camels, got married, got unmar- come to be collectively referred to as Hu- ried, returned the camels for goats, real- man by society -- is their unique magical ized I am not good at haggling, became abilities. Each dragon has its own ability good at haggling, used the goats to start that makes it unique from the others, as a small business in a bazaar, was taken if their user exists for a unique purpose. by slavers, and eventually sold back to my Many Humans seek to enslave Dragons family for half of my mother’s jewelry. and profi t from their abilities, while a few Besides the dysentery and poisonous seek to protect them. The existence of tree bark, I would highly recommend it. Dragons and the mysteries behind their I also had to pay back the family. creation are the target of much specula- Luckily I am quite good in a cardhouse, tion by the characters within the game. no matter what ‘Red Hand’ Robert says. I Aside from the game’s premise of a eventually paid my family back. lie-eating dragon girl, what really grabbed In a roundabout way, I am telling you me about LiEat is the adorable art style. to get some dirt on your hands and tar- While most of the game makes it appear nish on your soul. as a game for the Gameboy Color, the anime-drawn images and the short cin- Quentin ‘Besmirched’ Quill ematics are gorgeous and fi t amazingly well with the game’s theme. The sound- track, while also simplistic, is charming and does wonders to set the mood for the game. While it is a JRPG with turn-based combat, this is not the core mechanic “Grammar Nazi” Dear entitled keyboard warrior, we are aware that our online spelling and grammar isn’t always impeccable. Astonishingly enough it also is not impeccable when we speak. We thank you for having a working knowledge of the English language, now kindly back the fuck off, and leave me and my imperfect English alone.

5 — Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 “Hush” BUSU/Clubs – 6 BU student ambassadors hiring Pre-screening of documentary educates and touches audiences The viewing at BU was part of Hush’s ous health issues, they answered ques- Tr e v o r Po o l e , r e p o r t e r Ho l l y Ka l y n i u k , a s s i s t a n t e d i t o r -in-c h i e f Students Needed Negative Effects ofpre-screening Abortion crowdfunding campaign tions from the audience regarding the looking to fill hosted aimed at sparking a “pro-information” exact link between abortion and breast S discussion about feminism, reproduction, cancer, the ways in which their own lives ten student ambassador positions for the a pre-screening of Hush, a moving “pro- he Women’s Collective and the progress of women in general. and fertility was drastically impacted by 2016/17tudent school Services year. The positions is are sim- information” documentary addressing the Outwardly crowning the issue and film as abortion, and the grand aim of the film. ilar to the student leader positions in that harmful and often undiscussed effects of neither solely a prochoice nor a prolife One of the women in the panel was ambassadors are the front-line ‘face of BU’ abortionT on women, at Evans Theatre on th concern, Hush aims to advocate for the Eve Sanchez Silver, a bioethicist and that prospective students come into contact Thursday, March 10 . legalized education of women by abor- breast cancer researcher who starred in with, but these are paid positions. Created by Punam Kumar Gill, an tion clinics to enable them to make an in- the documentary and travelled to Bran- Like leaders, ambassadors give tours award-winning independent documentary formed decision based on known health don from her home in America. In the to prospective students and help at orien- filmmaker from Canada, Hush chronicles risks before choosing to have an abor- coming months, Silver told the audience, tation. However, student ambassadors also Gill’s exploration of the subject of abor- tion. This has been a highly controversial she would be traveling to the United Na- do the student-for-a-day program, help with tion and her discovery of many studies topic in Canada, which does not currently tions to present this documentary. recruitment and retention opportunities, and tales of the negative effects of abor- have legislation mandating the propaga- Although only in the pre-screening and travel across to career fairs tion on women, also eloquently weaving tion of healthy information and concerns stage for its Canadian Sneak Preview Tour giving presentations and sitting at the BU her intimate connection to the topic of at abortion clinics and lacks a means of across Canada beginning March 1st, Hush booth. The biggest commitment for student premature birth into the narrative. statistically recording abortion rates in the won a Golden Award at the World Docu- ambassadors is the annual Brandon Career Handling this sensitive and contro- country. mentary Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia af- Symposium, a two-day, daylong event at the versial topic with care, the documentary Following the film, organizers held a ter a screening on Thursday, January 21st. Keystone Center. Currently, more than 400 discussed in great length the scientifically panel discussion featuring three women The film will be internationally released in students are toured around the BU campus. supported but often undisclosed link be- who suffered devastating long-term side- the next coming months. The positions are very flexible – some tween abortion and an increased likeli- effects of their previous abortion, or mul- To watch the trailer, learn more about people work as little as six hours a month hood of breast cancer, premature birth, tiple abortions. In addition to sharing their Hush, or support them, visit hushfilm. while others work even more than that in a and psychological issues, such as depres- stories of unviable pregnancies and seri- com. § week. Ambassador coordinator Courtney Ad- sion. ams says that the ideal candidate is some- one who can connect their own experiences th here and integrate them into the tours they Police Militarization Talk March 18 . U.S. police departments, particularly via the to those involved in them. give, as well as someone who is a team play- Jo e Kr u g e r , s e n i o r r e p o r t e r 1033 Program. This federal program allows Jessica Katzenstein is a second year er, organized, and self-motivated. Anthro Societyth Skypelaw enforcement Speaker agencies to Seriesobtain surplus PhD student in the Department of Anthropol- Once accepted, ambassadors attend 18 between 5:30 O military equipment for free, minus shipping. ogy and a GPD/IGERT fellow in the Watson a training/organization meeting in Septem- PM and 6:30 PM in CHO 212, the Brandon My research examines what “militarization” Institute for International & Public Affairs ber to learn more about roles, responsibili- Universityn Friday, Anthropological March Society will host means to officers in the Baltimore region, at Brown University. Her research explores ties and how the team works together and a Guest Talk by Brown University student- where debates over policing remain at the the intersections of domestic law enforce- is organized. Ambassadors then sign up for scholar Jessica Katzenstein, “’We Prepare forefront of local discourse. Specifically, I ment and the military, from the perspectives shifts as they appear and may be required All the Time’: The 1033 Program, Prepared- analyze how officers legitimize the 1033 of the police. Specifically, she is looking at to attend another meeting or two throughout ness, and the Militarization of Policing in the Program’s existence and their departments’ what “militarization” - in the form of military- the year. Baltimore Region.” use of it. I argue that examining their justifi- derived and military-style equipment - does Interested applicants are asked to send Abstract: The official response to pro- cations for the program can help us under- to, and for, law enforcement. She has a BA their resume and two reference letters to testers of a police shooting in Ferguson, stand how processes of militarization are in anthropology from Washington University Courtney Adams ([email protected]) by MO in 2014 drew intense popular scrutiny sustained and what these processes mean in St. Louis. § March 31st. § to what some called the militarization of

Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 — 6 7 — Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 Community – 7 Awards presented in recognition of community achievement Searching for Hope: Forensic Anthropology and Drag the Red committee “honoured everybody who’s Dr. Holland’s work with Drag the Red Lo g a n Pr a z n i k , r e p o r t e r Kr i s t a Mi l l s , w e b c o n t e n t c o o r d i n a t o r BU Presents Women’sbeen nominated,” Awards though a restriction of Dr. Emily Holland began when she was asked to assist with a one nominee per faculty member had to B Dr. Emily Holland workshop, training volunteers to ensure that be introduced later on, as “it doesn’t feel F th some of its most outstanding female stu- of the Anthropology Department presented they were safe and knew what to look for randon University honoured like such an honour when there’s such a dents for the week of International Wom- onriday, her work March as a forensic 11 anthropologists and what to document. She also highlighted big group [of nominees],” with one faculty en’s Day in a presentation of awards at and the role she plays as an ongoing consul- how difficult it is to identify bone, especially member even nominating “a whole class.” the John E. Robbins Library last Thursday, tant for Drag the Red. It was a full house in after it has been exposed to various envi- Nichol went on further to claim, “...there’s a tradition that has been ongoing since Clark Hall room 104 and it was quickly decid- ronments. This led to a second workshop in an elite group of women [at the awards early last decade. ed that 212 would be more comfortable. Co- which searchers were taught how to use a ceremony], it looks like, who shine in a Nominees for the awards were nomi- Founders of Drag the Red Bernadette Smith search line, how to identify where you have number of different areas.” nated by staff and faculty for excellence and Kyle Kematch, were also in attendance. searched and where the search will go. Dr. To Jill Vanderheiden, VPI Designate of in their studies and meaningful contribu- Drag the Red is a community organiza- Holland now works as an ongoing consul- BUSU and recipient of one of the awards, tions to their community. All students re- tion that began in the summer of 2014 when tant for Drag the Red, photos of recovered said the awards carried a different mean- ceived a certificate of commendation for Bernadette Smith posted on Facebook that remains are sent to her for identification. ing. “It means a lot! You work really hard... their achievements, which ranged from something needed to change in the search Their finds are passed on to the police, [for] what you believe in, and what’s true helping bring the Walking With Our Sis- for those who were missing or believed to however, it is the police who have final say to you. And then, to get recognition for ters exhibition to Brandon, to publishing be murdered. Who wanted to drag the river? in what is considered evidence. Dr. Holland that, it kind of keeps that fire going, so research in academic journals, to being a Kyle Kematch answered the call, and they hopes that in the future a chain of commu- that you want to do more and...give back certified interpreter at work for Westman gathered a small group of volunteers, a boat nication can be set up in which she passes more.” Immigrant Services. Kathleen Nichol, De- and the hooks they would need to drag the Drag the Red’s findings to the Chief Medical In the end, Nichol was happy to see partment of Physics instructional associ- river. A gentleman from Ontario came out Examiner who then presents the evidence to the public support for the nominees. “I’m ate and chair of the awards committee, and helped with basic training on how to the police. really tickled that so many family mem- stated the significance that she saw in drag the river. The first year of searching was Each season begins with a feast and a bers came to see people being awarded... the awards, which have been given yearly a learning process, and it remains an emo- pipe ceremony. Emotional support is avail- It meant something to the student, and since at least 2002. “Women, quite of- tional one to this day, volunteers never know able throughout the year to volunteers in the their parents [and friends] are good sup- ten... tend to be hard workers, but don’t what they may come across. More learning form of Elders and meals are often shared porters of them.” Vanderheiden showed necessarily want to be in front of other comes with the addition of Dr. Holland and after each day of searching, providing a time th some support herself, saying, “I would Police Militarization Talk March 18 . people,” noting how the awards are “a her knowledge as a forensic anthropologist. for discussion and support. Drag the Red like to encourage other people on campus chance to let people see what amazing Most of the general public’s knowledge also provides a connection to those families to get involved... It’s not a cookie cutter women we have on campus here in south- of forensic anthropology comes from televi- who are not in Winnipeg and have a loved [approach], you don’t have to fit a certain western Manitoba.” sion dramas, not the most accurate source. one go missing. mould on campus; you can just be you. Nichol also described the process for Forensic anthropologists apply method and Drag the Red and their search is not Everybody has different skills, and every- selecting award recipients. “When we put theory from biological anthropology and ar- about credit, and it is not about race or body has different strengths and different out the call to professors to ask for nomi- chaeology within the context of medical and gender. Their search is about closure for weaknesses, and that’s what makes the nations, we say, ‘Would you nominate a legal investigations. They work with the po- families, and searching for anyone who has world go round. So we just need people senior, exceptional student?’ So we leave lice when bodies cannot be identified, they gone missing. Regardless of what they find it that are willing to do something, and I en- it [up to them] to decide what’s ‘excep- also work on outdoor crime scenes, missing provides peace of mind for the families who courage more students to do just that.” § tional.’ ” In the process of selection, the person’s cases, and mass disasters. have a missing loved one. §

There will be free pizza Things to do around town tesy of BUSU. There will also be prizes alone at night, security will walk you to Kr i s t a Mi l l s , w e b c o n t e n t c o o r d i n a t o r As h l y n Pe a r c e , c o p y e d i t o r End Procrastination,throughout Attend the night. LNAP your car or if you live on campus they can Upcoming Events of the season is You are not obligated to stay all night. walk you to the dorm. in Brandon? They do not lock students in the Library, th th upon us. The Library will once again be So put on your best pair of pajamas, March 17 - 18 : The Brandon Jazz Fest and you will not turn into a pumpkin at hostinghe social the Long event Night Against Procras- and head to the Library, blankets are wel- will behat’s taking going place on on campus and at the midnight. The Safe Walk Program is avail- tination (LNAP) beginning at 8:00 PM on come but not snuggies. § WMCA (North West corner of campus). Pro- able, if you are uncomfortable walking TWednesday, March 16th and ending at fessionalW concerts by the Brandon University 8:00 AM Thursday, March 17th. That is Jazz Ensemble and m-pact will be featured 12 hours of time that you can spend in the evenings at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. working on those last minute papers Tickets are $32.00 (adult price). See wmca. you have been putting off since Janu- ca or call 204-728-9510 for more info. ary. March 21st: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Writing and research help and the will be performing Going Home Star — Truth IT Services Help Desk will be available. and Reconciliation at the WMCA (North West Bailey the Bobcat will be there cheer- WANTED… corner of campus). ing on everyone. When you start to feel Dance teacher, strong ballet skills essen- March 25th - 27th: Youth is playing at The stressed you can head to the stress Evans Theatre (McKenzie Building). The film reduction zone, and when your energy tial, starting immediately… hip hop a bonus! looks at the friendship between two elderly levels begin to fade grab some free cof- men which spans many years. Admission is fee and snacks. Energizers and yoga $15/hour $6, with canteen items costing $2. will occur periodically throughout the Contact [email protected] March 28th - April 2nd: The Royal Manito- night. The traditional FREE pizza will be ba Winter Fair is taking place at the Keystone provided at midnight, and there will be 204-724-7528 Centre (1175 18th St) with different events cookies at 2:00 AM. Productivity ends taking place throughout the day in the main with free breakfast at 8:00 AM cour- arena, a trades show, and a petting zoo. Ad- mission is $18 (adult price) for the day. §

Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 — 6 7 — Volume 106, Issue 25 — March 15th, 2016 Events – 8 BU student ambassadors hiring I recommend wearing green PM. hosting a Spud and Steak night at The 40 As h l y n Pe a r c e , c o p y e d i t o r As h l y n Pe a r c e , c o p y e d i t o r PSA: Winter Fair St. Patricks Day EventsMarch 18th: Fugr is playing at the Double (210 18th St N). Tickets are $25. Doors open Winter Fair will G on BU! Decker (943 Rosser Ave). Their repertoire will at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. DJ Rob is th is in the Keystone Center from March 28th March 17 : Nuthin But Trouble is playing include celtic rock, traditional Irish songs, providing the entertainment for the night. et your Irish th untilhe April Royal 2nd. Free Manitoba children’s tickets can be at the Double Decker (943 Rosser Ave). For and ‘80s hard rock. The show is set to start March 19 : The Irish Society of Western th printed from royalmanitobawinterfair.com the occasion the band will be playing Irish at 10:00 PM. Manitoba is putting on their 26 Annual St. th th untilT March 27th; adult tickets are $18 per tunes, and the tavern will be selling green March 18 : Roadhouse (1125 18 St) is Patrick’s Day dinner in the Royal Oak Inn day. Attractions include trade shows, a pet- beer. The show is set to start at 9:00 PM. hosting a Beard Appreciation Night, with DJ (3130 Victoria Ave). Cocktails starts at 6:00 th ting zoo, and various show competitions dur- March 17 : Fugr is playing at Firehouse Dirty Bird. Prizes will be awarded for patrons PM with a buffet dinner starting at 7:00 PM. ing the day. At night there will be barrel rac- (637 Princess Ave). They will be playing tradi- with the best beards courtesy of Bladeworx. Tickets are $45 (adult price). For tickets con- ing, obstacle course racing, the super dogs, tional Irish songs, celtic rock, and their typi- Doors open at 10:00 PM. tact 204-727-0268 or 204-728-5029. § th the calf and pig scrambles, and other en- cal ‘80s hard rock. The show starts at 9:00 March 18 : The Huntington Society is tertainment. For more information see their website at royalmanitobawinterfair.com. § Quill Classifieds

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