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Professor Blaikie Who is Representing Bobcats in US? — Page 2 Action — Page 5 Winterfest Dr. Kurt Noll’s Curve Brandon University’s Student Newspaper: harbouring fugitives since Pavilions1910 — Page 3 Volumeexhibit 104, Issue— Page 19 — January 7 28th, 2014 Students wait for new teachers as Professor Blaikie is put on administrative leave ment on any of at University grades given to his classroom abilities by ALEX MURR A Y , A SSIST A NT EDITOR -IN-CHIEF the other mat- President Dr. students on the sometimes controversial U tight- ters.” Deborah Poff’s website http://www.ratemyprofessors. lipped about why a Brandon University Blaikie and office received com/. In the anonymously submitted com- niversity officials are threeProfessor students Blaikieno response. Dr. ments, many refer to him as a “great guy” English professor has been placed on ad- ministrative leave after attending a con- attended a con- Bruce Strang, and a “really cool professor.” There are, ference in Regina with several students. ference at the Dean of Arts; however, accusations such as “sobriety John Blaikie was pulled from teach- University of Re- Professor John should be mandatory for university pro- ing on Monday, January 20th, according to gina on January Blaikie; and fessors. It is insulting and disrespectful th a source within the Faculty of Arts. That 18 . Students Brandon Uni- to the students to lecture under the influ- left students in several courses, including say that during versity Faculty ence.” Another comment reads, “I’m sure 20th Century Literature, Science Fiction the trip back to A s s o c i a t i o n he’ll mention his arrests.” and Shakespeare, confused and without Brandon, the president Todd At this time, there is no official word a teacher last week, apparently because RCMP stopped Fugleberg could on how long Blaikie will remain on leave no official notice was given of the disrup- the car in which not be reached or what will happen to assignments and tion or the cause for it. they were trav- for comment. exams in his classes. § The Quill contacted Dr. Gervan Fearon, eling on the The RCMP did Vice President (Academic and Provost) for TransCanada not provide comment on the matter, asking if he could Highway be- information confirm the reasons behind Blaikie’s ad- tween Virden when con- ministrative leave, why there has been no and Brandon. tacted by official communication to students from Blaikie was the The Quill. driver and, ac- Blaikie Brandon University, and when all class- Professor Blaikie’s office. Photo credit Matt Berry. es would have replacement professors. cording to the has been a Fearon responded via email, saying, “I students, was taken away by RCMP polarizing figure on campus for more would like to assure students that classes and the car impounded. than a quarter of a century, demon- will continue to be offered. I cannot com- A message requesting comment left strated in one way by the variety of Where’s our Professor? Photo credit Carissa Taylor. Conservative MP raises controversial issues giving a presentation titled “Denial of Hu- This means that no government may to justice everywhere.” Motion 312 has WHITNEY HODGINS man Equality: The Greatest Threat to De- take away your rights and self-worth, and been accused of being anti-abortion. Ac- M spoke mocracy in Canada Today”. therefore, every human being has equal cording to Woodworth, the motion is not at the BU CampusMP on Monday, Stephen January Mr. Woodworth started Woodworth his presen- worth and dignity. visitsconcerned withBU abortion, but with redefin- 20thp in stephen the Louis Rielwoodworth room in McMaster tation by discussing the United Nations He then brought up his Motion 312, ing a “human being” according to Section Hall, Universal Declaration of Human Rights. which follows from the Criminal Code of 223(1) of the Criminal Code. Mr. Wood- In the preamble of Canada’s Section 223(1). This section worth, in response to criticisms of Mo- the UN Declaration succinctly states the definition of a “hu- tion 312, put forward Motion 476, which of Human Rights man being”, reading, “A child becomes a he intends to be interpreted in a simpler it says, “Whereas human being within the meaning of this manner, recognizing the equal worth and recognition of the Act when it has completely proceeded, in dignity of every human being. inherent dignity a living state, from the body of its mother, After the conclusion of Woodworth’s and of the equal whether or not (a) it has breathed; (b) it presentation, refreshments were served and inalienable has an independent circulation; or (c) the and a question-and-answer period trans- rights of all mem- navel string is severed.” pired. Many tough questions were asked bers of the human Woodworth believes that this defini- and some were unfortunately left unan- family is the foun- tion falsely condemns a fetus for not be- swered. Woodworth’s final message to dation of freedom, ing a human being. He chose to illustrate students was, “become politically en- justice and peace this by quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gaged and be thankful that we have a MP Stephen Woodworth speaking in the Louis Riel Room. Photo credit Holly Kalyniuk. in the world.” saying, “An injustice anywhere is a threat democracy.” § Volume 104, Issue 19 — January 28th, 2014 — 1 The people who speak on your behalf might not be students situation could then arise where a student bers of the union, should they have a voice? CA RISS A TA YLOR , SENIOR REPORTER Representation could run as residence commissioner and According to BUSU’s bylaws, only members S are no longer not live in residence for their entire term. of the union may speak at general meet- editorialstaff members of the constituency they repre- A similar problem exists for BUSU’s ex- ings. Members of the union are defined Editor in Chief | Emily Diehl senthould stay in people their positions who on BUSU? This ecutive members. The full-time paid posi- as students who pay membership fees to [email protected] question was asked of Cameron Flamand, tions are not restricted to students. BUSU’s BUSU, which encompasses all students ex- Assistant Editor in Chief | BUSU’s residence commissioner at the current president, Stephanie Bachewich, cept for those in the English for Academic Alex Murray council meeting on January 13th, following graduated in 2013. She has not taken any Purposes (EAP) program. According to their [email protected] classes so far during her term as presi- bylaws, the BUSU president does not cur- General Manager | a complaint made by a student. Flamand dent. Many students are under the false Elinor Murray moved out of residence before January, rently have speaking rights at BUSU’s own [email protected] but continues to represent students in resi- pretense that their executive members are general meetings. Senior Reporters | dence. students, but for the last three years, there As students enter another period of Carissa Taylor, Katie Driedger According to BUSU’s bylaws, the only ne- has been at least one member who has al- election campaigning, these realities Miss Q | cessity for representation is that you must ready graduated. should be kept in mind: they will still exist, [email protected] Can representatives who are unaffected unless changed at the next AGM on Janu- Classifieds | be a member of the constituency group and by the decisions they make represent their th [email protected] a member of BUSU at the time of elections, ary 28 . Our fees pay for their work for the Advertising | which happen in March. Conceivably, a members effectively? If they are not mem- year, so get involved. § [email protected] contributingstaff Whitney Hodgins, Holly Kalyniuk, Roland Looking at mental health here at BU Liwanag, Krista Mills, Shelby Steele, Am- prize that those that have completed the gling area on Thursday to promote the vari- ber Schroeder, Angie Nor Addin (WUSC). KA TIE DRIEDGER , SENIOR REPORTER quiz can enter. Healthy Campus will also Amanda Van Weert (SERC), Mental Health Awareness Week ous services that AFM offers. Varsity Chris- B hosting its be providing resources to improve mental tian Fellowship will also be having some second annual Mental Health Awareness awareness in times of stress. activities taking place in the mingling area Weekrandon to raise university support and consciousnessis Representatives of Community Mental to advocate the various activities that can of mental health on campus. Health will be in the mingling area on Tues- take place without alcohol. The Quill is published weekly by The day and will have information on all of the On Friday, the Fine Arts club will have Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- Mental Health Awareness Week will larney Guide in Killarney, MB. take place from Monday, January 27th to mental health services in Brandon. an “angry arts” activity and the Psych Club Friday, January 31st, to coincide with Bell On Wednesday, there will be a large will be doing “Stand Up to Stigma” to raise NOTE: Editorials, letters, and view- “Let’s Talk” Day, although Bell Canada is poster in the mingling area for people to support and empowerment, and to promote point articles do not necessarily neither sponsoring nor directly involved in write positive attributes about their bodies coping strategies. There will be a white reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, the events taking place. in order to promote having a healthy body board bristle board available to communi- The Quill, Inc., or the faculty, staff, or image. cate why personal wellness and supporting administration of Brandon University. On Monday, Healthy Campus will be set up in the mingling area with a quiz to A representative from the Addictions the wellness of others is important.
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