Liberal and PC party BUSU Meeting Recap interviews — page 2- — page 6
Women’s and Life Is BU’s Press Release sues Op/Ed — page 4 — page 7 Brandon University’s Student Newspaper: beyond ready for Summer break since 1910. Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016
Photos of the candidates that we were able to interview, in order of who seemingly cares about the student vote most. Pictured are Drew Caldwell, Linda Ross, and Vanessa Hamilton. Photo credit is to themselves.
Presenting your voting coices from the NDP, PC, and Liberals
Pallister and the Conservatives are refus- going to university, college or into an ap- Cancer Treatment Centre and renovated Al e x Mu r r a y , e d i t o r -in-c h i e f ing to commit to. Pallister has said they prenticeship. the Westman Regional Lab, making it the Y running for office are open to significant tuitions increases. We will give universities the flexibility most modern diagnostic site serving rural right now was kind enough to respondYour to TQ: How canPolitical the NDP increase and/or im- to match Candidates Manitoba’s public $2.25 million and northern Manitoba. someour of NDP the Quill’s party questions about the prove housing access in Brandon? Graduate Scholarship Fund with private The BRHC is the first provincial site upcoming provincial election. In this inter- LR/DC: The NDP will invest $12 million for donations, leveraging up to $4.5 million to receive a digital mammography system view, both candidates are responding to student family housing at Brandon Univer- for students. and recently announced $291,000 for our questions at the same time. sity. We will keep the Manitoba Tuition Fee equipment upgrades for electrocardio- The Quill: What policies do you wish to in- In January, the NDP government an- Income Tax Rebate in place, which puts gram monitoring. troduce to help students? nounced funding in partnership with the thousands of dollars back into the pock- Brandon is the economic centre of Linda Ross/Drew Caldwell: Education is city for new affordable seniors housing on ets of students after they graduate. Westman and needs a modern transpor- the key to a good job, but the cost can be Brandon Avenue. TQ: How can we retain students in Bran- tation system. We’re rebuilding Highway a barrier for some students. That’s why We are also working with the fed- don after graduation? 10 from Riding Mountain National Park to the NDP will invest $40 million to replace eral government to build more afford- LR/DC: Graduates will stay in Brandon the US border. We’re rebuilding the Daly student loans with grants and provide free able housing across Manitoba, including if there are good jobs and supports for Overpass, Victoria Avenue East and Mary- tuition to students in CFS care up to age in Brandon. The Pallister Conservatives families. That’s why we’re investing in land Avenue in Brandon. 25. have made no commitments to housing infrastructure, educational facilities and We have completed the Brandon We will keep it simple for all students. and social infrastructure. This is not sur- health care in Brandon. eastern access route, a $44 million in- When students eligible for Manitoba loans prising as Pallister was also a member of Only the NDP has committed to build- vestment that moves motorists and com- submit their application to Student Aid as the Harper team that also chose not to in- ing a new school for Brandon’s growing mercial traffic into their thriving western usual, they will receive grants instead. vest in social infrastructure. south. Only the NDP has committed to city. We have a vision for Brandon. Now The NDP will make sure students con- TQ: What can the NDP do to increase ac- redeveloping the Assiniboine Community is the time to keep building, NOT CUT. tinue to pay some of the lowest tuition fees cess to scholarships and bursaries? College’s North Hill Campus. TQ: What is your favourite mythical in the country by limiting increases to the LR/DC: We will double funding for the We are making sure Brandon resi- beast? rate of inflation and by launching a review Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initia- dents have access to the best possible Linda Ross – Griffin of tuition fees at private vocational institu- tive, and launch a pilot program to provide health care. We brought the first MRI Drew Caldwell - Unicorn § tions. And we will increase funding to our more supports for adult learner looking outside of Winnipeg to Brandon. We colleges and universities, something Brian to upgrade their academic skills before built the $24 million Western Manitoba
Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 — 1 News – 2 But honestly, it’s only one of the candidates and families with a foundation to creating TQ: How can we retain students in Brandon Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , s e n i o r r e p o r t e r The Liberal Party ofvibrant Brandon communities. As part of our hous- after graduation? here! ing and poverty reduction strategy, a lib- VH: In order to attract students and fami- editorialstaff Vanessa Hamilton was kind enough to give eral government will put a freeze on rent lies to lay down roots in a community such rovincial elections are increases for two calendar years, starting Editor in Chief | Alex Murray us some intel on her platform, but Brandon as Brandon it is important to have the [email protected] West candidate Billy Moore was unable to in 2017. Rent control isn’t working. During social infrastructure such as recreation, Assistant Editor in Chief | Holly Kalyniuk beP reached. the freeze we will work with stakeholders to childcare, education, arts/culture in place. [email protected] The Quill: What policies do you wish to intro- work towards solutions. If elected, the Manitoba Liberal Party will General Manager | Elinor Murray duce to help students? The federal government has identified rebate the PST paid by municipal govern- [email protected] affordable/social housing as a priority and ments and will be phased in over 5 years. Web Content and Layout Editor | Vanessa Hamilton: The Manitoba Liberal will be looking at creating a national hous- Krista Mills Party recognizes that students are gradu- The City of Brandon would see a savings Copy Editor | Ashlyn Pearce ating with too much debt. To help alleviate ing strategy. A liberal provincial government of approximately $1.2 million which then Senior Reporters | financial pressures of students a Liberal would work best with the liberal federal gov- could be used for priorities (i.e. outdoor Ariele Kehler, Robert Killam III, Joseph government will convert Manitoba student ernment to meet the needs of Manitobans. soccer field, Keystone Centre, Riverbank Kruger loans to non - repayable grants starting in There are currently no liberal MP’s outside Discovery Centre, etc.) for the city. Quentin | [email protected] of Winnipeg. As a liberal MLA I would work The Manitoba Liberal Party is a mod- Advertising | the 2016 - 2017 academic year. A liberal to strengthen inter - governmental relations [email protected] provincial government will also advocate to ern, balanced and progressive party and the federal government to convert the fed- between the provincial and federal govern- is committed to strengthening both the contributors eral portion of student loans to grants. ments outside of Winnipeg. private and public sectors for employment TQ: How can the Liberal Party increase and/ TQ: What can the Liberal Party do to in- opportunities. Da k o t a Bi c k l e m e i e r , Mi c h a e l He n r y , Ho l l y or improve housing access in Brandon? crease access to scholarships and bursa- TQ: What is your favourite mythical beast? Ka l y n i u k , Ar i e l e Ke h l e r , Ro b e r t Ki l l am VH: The Manitoba Liberal Party acknowl- ries? VH: The Loch Ness Monster is interesting III, Mo n i k a Lu d w i c k , Na t h a n Ma c Kr i t h , VH: Access to education is a priority for the because it borders on myth and reality. It Kr i s t a Mi l l s , Al e x Mu r r a y , As h l y n Pe a r c e , edges that access to the basic needs of life Manitoba Liberal Party and will work with could exist, but does it? § Tr e v o r Po o l e , Lo g a n Pr a z n i k , Tr e v o r ‘TIO’ such as stable housing provides individuals Ve n n , Ji l l Va n d e r h e i d e n b u s u , An t h o n y stakeholders to improve access. Lab o n t e .
The Quill is published weekly by The Or lack there of Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- PC.com: (no clear answer is given in the of- after graduation? As h l y n Pe a r c e , c o p y e d i t o r larney Guide in Killarney, MB. ficial PC platform). PC.com: (no clear answer is given in the of- The PC Partycontact for the PCBrandon TQ: What can the East PC Party doand to increase West ficial PC platform). NOTE: Editorials, letters, and view- A access to scholarships and bursaries? TQ: What is your favourite mythical beast? point articles do not necessarily candidates for Brandon East and West, re- PC.com: We will partner with post-second- PC.com: (No clear answer is present, but reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, spectivelyfter Len attempts Isleifson and to Reg Helwer, to no ary institutions to develop a comprehensive we assume it’s the monster that eats The Quill, Inc., or the faculty, staff, or avail, The Quill brings you an interview of the administration of Brandon University. approach to scholarships and bursaries emails). PC Manitoba website for your informed voting that reduces barriers. It is important to en- If you have any concerns about the PC needs. The Quill is a member of Canadian sure that any deserving Manitoban seeking platform, or would like to know more about University Press (CUP), one of the The Quill: What policies do you wish to in- a quality education has that opportunity. it please see their website www.pcmanito- world’s largest student organiza- troduce to help students? A new Progressive Conservative gov- ba.com/platform. The Quill does not rec- tions, with a membership of over 70 PCManitoba.com: (no clear answer is given ernment will raise total funding available to ommend emailing either of the Brandon student newspapers in Canada. in the official PC platform). Advertisers wishing to buy space in over $20 million. candidates however as you are unlikely to TQ: How can the PC Party increase and/or both this newspaper and other CUP- TQ: How can we retain students in Brandon receive a response. § affiliated newspapers should contact improve housing access in Brandon? our multi-market ad representative: Nipping cheating in the bud... or at least trying FREE Media pleased with the new measures in place. to ensure no academic dishonesty occurs 11629 105th Avenue 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 Edmonton, AB T5H 0L9 Judicator Mathematica Jacob Wenger, during examinations is a strict but fair up- New Science Examinationsecond year BU Measures student and Vice-President date,” said Kalyniuk. “It is unfortunate that Phone: 780-421-1000 courses in the S of BU’s Mathematics Association, considered students have found the need to go to some [email protected] Faculty of Science are subject to new exami- the new measures to be “the unfortunate con- extreme lengths to cheat on midterms, nationtudents measures enrolled to combat incheating and en- For online advertising inquiries, sequences of a few immature students, which tests, exams, etc. It’s also unfortunate that please contact: sure equitable conditions during final exami- we, who are part of the greater portion of the students who have never shown academic Rouge Media Group nations. student body, unfortunately have to pay for.” dishonesty get treated with such strictness; 250 The Esplanade, The Keep Beginning this exam season, all students Wenger also expressed concern regard- however these new policies ensure that Toronto, ON M5A 1J2 must bring their student card to their exams, ing the new technology and clothing require- each student earn[s his or her] grade fairly, Phone: 416-360-8120 which must be visible during the examination ments introduced by the Faculty of Science. which is what we should all be aiming for, as process and checked against the student to Local advertisers can also contact “We don’t yet know how these cellphone de- this is university.” us directly at the address below: ensure the students who are actually enrolled tectors are going to function, and whether or Information regarding the new mea- The Quill in courses write their own exam. Students not they will be a distraction to students during sures for students writing final examinations 270 18th Street are not permitted to bring scrap paper or cell- examinations. Students who will be anxious, in the Faculty of Science was administered in Brandon University phones into the examination space. To ensure and without their sweaters or hoodies, [will] a campus-wide email by Dr. Austin F. Gulliver, Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 electronics are not present, cell phone detec- Office: 204-727-9667 no doubt [be] colder and more uncomfortable the Acting Dean of Science. Students requir- tors will be in place. Students must also sign Fax: 204-571-0029 than in previous years.” ing more information on the new policies can the class list in ink when they attend the exam, Second year Geography, Geology, and contact BU’s Faculty of Science at 204-727- and the signatures on the examination papers Biology student Jessica Kalyniuk was dis- 9624 or [email protected]. must also be in ink. The Faculty of Science appointed with the introduction of new and Gulliver from the Faculty of Science was also prohibits students from wearing baseball much stricter rules, but understood the need contacted for comment about the new mea- caps, hoodies, and jackets at the examination for them. sures, but failed to respond before publica- desks. @quillbu The Quill “I believe the new policies put in place tion. § Unsurprisingly, not all students are Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 — 2 Sports – 3 Fun in the sun TQ: How can we retain students in Brandon Here is a list of the following organiza- Ro b e r t Ki l l am III, s e n i o r s p o r t s r e p o r t e r after graduation? Brandon Summer Sportstions which are offering summer clubs and VH: In order to attract students and fami- Brandon has sev- camps: YMCA; BrandonKids.com; Mini Uni- T versity; Brandon’s Community Sportsplex; lies to lay down roots in a community such eral available camps and athletic programs Play Time Brandon. If your looking for sum- as Brandon it is important to have the runninghe community through the summerof months. For mer camps I would highly recommend the social infrastructure such as recreation, those looking for fun and exercise this gives website www.mbcamping.ca which shows childcare, education, arts/culture in place. you lots of options and makes your search every camp in Manitoba. If you still do not If elected, the Manitoba Liberal Party will relatively easy. Brandon has many different know what your looking for, or are perhaps rebate the PST paid by municipal govern- activity options which originate through many interested in other sports or events great ments and will be phased in over 5 years. different organizations, whether through places to check include your local gym, your The City of Brandon would see a savings schools, churches, or businesses. A variety church, and the internet. Literally just typ- of approximately $1.2 million which then of ages can all get involved whether you’re ing in “events around my area” or “summer could be used for priorities (i.e. outdoor looking for something fun to send your kids sports in Brandon” will find you results. soccer field, Keystone Centre, Riverbank to or a place to just hang out and meet new Have a great summer readers! Hope Discovery Centre, etc.) for the city. people. When signing up for the clubs and you are able to find that camp or club that The Manitoba Liberal Party is a mod- camps available I would recommend paying best suits you! § ern, balanced and progressive party and attention to age restriction along with the is committed to strengthening both the dates and how much money it costs. private and public sectors for employment opportunities. TQ: What is your favourite mythical beast? Western Shield update VH: The Loch Ness Monster is interesting way out of the round robin sitting with 2-1-1. son. You guys had a great record Ro b e r t Ki l l am III, s e n i o r s p o r t s r e p o r t e r because it borders on myth and reality. It ACC Cougars Women’sWith a solidHockey record like this they were sent and I’m confident next year will could exist, but does it? § into the gold medal game where they faced be no different. § team went A off with rivals, Kamloops Vibe. The Vibe out to Kamloops, B.C. two weekends past were some serious contenders in this to CC defend Women’s their title Hockey at the 2016 Western match as their record in the tournament Shield. The western Canadian championship was 4-0. The final battle took place on for senior women’s hockey ran from March the 3rd of April and ultimately resulted in 31st to April 3rd. ACC taking the silver medal. Over the weekend the Cougars faced It was a well played game but the off against host team Kamloops Vibe; British Cougars were always behind their oppo- Columbia representative South Fraser TNT; nents, never able to get the upper hand Alberta representative Grand Prairie Fire; against their BC rivals. and Saskatchewan representative Canwood Great season ladies, congrats on Northern. the silver medal! Best of luck next sea- The Cougars played well and beat their
WANTED… to ensure no academic dishonesty occurs during examinations is a strict but fair up- Dance teacher, strong ballet skills essen- date,” said Kalyniuk. “It is unfortunate that tial, starting immediately… hip hop a bonus! students have found the need to go to some extreme lengths to cheat on midterms, $15/hour tests, exams, etc. It’s also unfortunate that students who have never shown academic Contact [email protected] dishonesty get treated with such strictness; 204-724-7528 however these new policies ensure that each student earn[s his or her] grade fairly, which is what we should all be aiming for, as this is university.” Information regarding the new mea- sures for students writing final examinations SUDS OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR THE in the Faculty of Science was administered in SUMMER SEASON APRIL 15TH. a campus-wide email by Dr. Austin F. Gulliver, the Acting Dean of Science. Students requir- Thank you for another great year! ing more information on the new policies can And a personal thank you to everyone for contact BU’s Faculty of Science at 204-727- being such great supporters of SUDS (and 9624 or [email protected]. myself) over the last 5 years. Despite my Gulliver from the Faculty of Science was leaving, SUDS has not seen the last of me! contacted for comment about the new mea- Cheers! Karla Voth (Mama SUDS) sures, but failed to respond before publica- tion. §
3 — Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 Features – 4 A letter from BUSL Another Lesson of Policing in a Different Way defending these most vulnerable of girls— An d r e w Ma d i l l , b u s l c o mm . d i r e c t o r that used the Twitter app in innovative and their mothers? Mi c h a e l He n r y , r e p o r t e r OP/ED: Women’s and Life Issues Police and Media ways, and the fatal shooting of Sammy year at Brandon To speak of mothers – particularly profes- Yatim by an on duty Toronto police officer, T those in the most difficult circumstances – University, it is easy to notice on this cam- James Forcillo which made it to YouTube is to recognize the possibility for a second sor at Brandon University will be releasing pus:hrough a strong, mygeneralized final concern for wom- r. Schneider, associate before official statements could be made. victim who is at stake. There have been his fourth book ‘Policing and Social Media’ en’s welfare and security. In addition to the th Dr. Schneider presents his perspective of highly questionable instances in this part on April 16 . In a press release Dr. Sch- annual Take Back the Night walk, this year how policing may change through the use of the world where abortions have suited neiderD said, “As best I can tell, no book of featured the Walking With Our Sisters tour of social media and what possible impact well the purposes of the abusers of women, this kind exists, although there are a few focusing on Canada’s missing/murdered in- may come of this. sexual or otherwise. This has been the case topically related books, from the first at- digenous women. This past week there has “This is a fascinating and eye-open- when a father has pressured the mother into tempts by police to gather tips through so- been outcry against covering up sexual as- ing glance into the present and the future aborting her child – who, incidentally, might cial media, their efforts have grown more saults. Such campaigns are reminders that it of policing in Canada and beyond.” Says be female as above – in order to cover up sophisticated and ambitious to the point really should go without saying: each woman Demetres Tryphonopoulos, Dean of Arts his sexual assault or molestation. Domestic of developing new ways of conditioning should not only be protected but also feel at BU. Dr. Schneider has been called on abuse and violence have been associated the public, cultivating self-promotion, and safe from every kind of violence in this coun- for anaylsis of different situations simi- with abortion by many studies. Go ahead expanding social control efforts.” try and around the world. lar to the cases presented in this book and Google ‘abortion domestic violence.’ The book revolves around three case With this in mind, something less pub- by multiple policing agencies and for hi Furthermore, an independent initiative studies with major differences to present licized has been going on around here, and particular insight by media outlets such behind the documentary Hush (2015) pre- his argument of how police have adapted to a similar effect. For the second time, this as The New York Times, The Globe and screened the film at B.U. a few weeks ago. to the beast that is social media. The past March B.U. Students for Life screened Mail, Maclean’s Magazine, and others. The film’s Canadian director Punam Kumar cases mentioned through his book are It’s a Girl (2012) to call attention to another During pre-orders, his book reached the Gill (who is pro-choice) explicitly aspires to the 2011 Vancouver Riots that took place sort of violence against women. This docu- No. 1 spot on Amazon’s list of Hot New present as neutrally as possible the issue during the Stanley Cup, how the Toronto mentary specifically looks into the status of Releases in Canadian politics. § of abortion’s negative health risks for moth- police had begun social media strategies women in both China and India, where son- ers in her work. Three post-abortive women preference and subjugating conditions result (including two Brandonites) spoke after the in sex-selective abortions and infanticides screening, expressing for themselves and A bold stance (a.k.a. “gender-cide”). Just like any other many others who feel manipulated and such attack, it is completely unacceptable contact with. I refer you to the three weeks harmed by information that was unavailable. Al e x Mu r r a y , Qu e n t i n for the same reasons. Farewell from theit Editor took me to get an interview with Tom Here is another related problem well worth Lest it be thought “gender-cide” is a far- 120 issues at this Brophy about sexual assaults on campus. looking into further. F off problem overseas, there have been signs newspaper, and now I am finished. It is Or the confustication of the message by As I prepare to graduate, I would like within the last few years that it also occurs in a weirdive years feeling and looking around the Quill the administration on their stance and to leave all these thoughts with my fellow Canada, as per CBC’s report “Unnatural Se- office that I have essentially lived in for just about anything. The other challenge students. We are a demographic who tends lection” (2012). Even if it were a crisis more the past while and weirder still that there that I had was the rising tide of student to care deeply about social values and get removed from us, the spirit of feminist Audre were no fatalities on my watch. apathy. There is not one thing in particu- proactive about promoting them. This is an Lorde’s maxim is correctly applicable here: “I The biggest challenges I faced dur- lar that strikes me as a symptom for this appeal for you to first critically rethink these am not free while any woman is unfree, even ing my time here at the University in my disease. It is simply everywhere. I hope it issues before doing your part to help pro- when her shackles are very different from capacity as a reporter have been twofold. gets better moving forward. tect pre-born children with their mothers. my own.” In this case, these sex-selective The administration that has plagued me The Quill has served me well during Remember: it is essential for our ethical liv- abortions’ primary victims are the female since the beginning and their facile, al- my tenure at the helm and I hope it has ing to consider what effects our choices can fetuses who are targeted because of their most Byzantine system that is very nearly served you just as well. § have on other people. § sex. If there is to be any moral consistency, impossible to get any REAL MEANINGFUL shouldn’t we all be taking up the cause of Myriad Colors Phantom World Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Harem Studio: Kyoto Animation Rating: 5 / 5 The series follows two such students: giving things an unreal appearance to em- also find the show’s premise very interest- Tr e v o r ‘TIO’ Ve n n , c o l u m n i s t Anime Review: Haruhiko Ichijo, and Mai Kawakami, mem- phasize that what these characters can ing, as it puts the characters in situations T an adorable demon bers of a private high school and a stu- see would be considered hallucinations where the impossible becomes possible. puppy! Instant 10/10! So I’ll admit, I didn’t dent club that hunts troublesome phan- if we saw them in our world. The music The character personalities are a little havehis as anime much time has this week to watch as toms for profit, all the while harbouring a is very catchy, and works nicely with the tropey, but just about all IPs do that now, far as I would have liked of this anime be- shared belief that humans and phantoms vibes given by the show’s setting and art- and this series doesn’t suffer from char- fore reviewing it. Another competitor from will one day be able to co-exist in harmo- style. The show is a bit haremesque, with acter diarrhea like so many others do. It’s the winter season, Musaigen no Phantom ny. Haruhiko and Mai have an abyssmal the main character surrounded by women fun to watch, and hasn’t made me feel World takes place in near-future Japan. success rating among the club’s teams, who develop feelings of attraction for him, like it’s wasting my time. I definitely plan An accident releases an experimental vi- and so they recruit Reina Izumi, who has and includes some perverted humour, but to give it more attention once exams are rus that permanently affects the human the power to eat phantoms. The story fol- is tactful enough about it so as not to go finally over. § neural system, causing them to perceive lows these characters and their misad- overboard. The show is the right balance things that members of our own society ventures, all the while further exposition between action and humour. would have deemed hallucinations. These is used to relate the happenings of each I wasn’t sure about giv- entities, referred to as “phantoms”, have episode with real-life concepts from sci- ing this series a full 5 / 5, an unclear origin that some believe had ence and philosophy. (Don’t worry. The given that a full 13 episodes them existing for at least millenia, while ideas are explained enough through Har- have been released and I’ve others believe they were born from hu- uhiko’s monologues, so you don’t have to only had time to watch 5 of man consciousness. Either way, some of be a complete nerd to understand and ap- them. However, what I did the youths of the human race become preciate what’s happening.) see pulled me in fast, and it born with special abilities that let them For the most part, the animation is made me laugh like few an- fight phantoms. solid, and the arstyle is interesting, often ime have managed before. I Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 — 4 Stard�� Vall�y Study Brea� – 5 Another Lesson of Policing in a Different Way Genre: RPG, Farming Sim Developer: ConcernedApe Platforms: PC Rating: 4.5 / 5 ing. But, while you’re perfectly capable of exists in the game. Even hours after start- tr e v o r ‘tio’ ve n n , c o l u M n i s t Police and Media Game Review: playing this way, the reality is that you can ing the game up, you can fi nd new events my assignments this do whatever you want. Despite the farm- and different mechanics that keep the As� Quentin week to bring you this review! If that’s not ing system expecting you to till soil, plant game interesting and your attention de- almost failed seeds, water plants as they grow, and har- voted to it. Dear Quentin, an indicator of how good this game is, I vest the fully grown crops depending on If I have any complaints about the Did you know the swirling, iridescent dunno what is! Upon his deathbed, your the season, the game is much more di- game, it would have to be the forced sleep portal to your left--no, that’s a lamp--yes, Igrandfather gives you a letter that you’re verse than just that. Forage for food and system. Once your character runs out of that one!--will send you back in time to only to open when you desire a change in items, go fi shing, become an adventurer, energy, they will become exhausted and your home land? -Safe travels, Let’s Do your life. Sick of life as a cubicle monkey mingle with villagers, follow a number of collapse where they stand, wherever that The Time Warp Again at Joja’s Bizarre Corporation, the letter re- quests and storylines in the game, or even may be. That’s understandable, but an- Holly K. veals you’ve inherited a farmstead, locat- be a worthless bum and do nothing. Heck, other limitation is the 2AM rule: at 2AM, Dear Holly, ed in Stardew Valley! Time to leave your the game doesn’t even force you to farm your character gets so tired they pass I did know that it could lead me home. boring monotony behind and do whatever your own land -- you can go anywhere in right out. As a university student, I speak It has been taunting me for years with its the hell you want! game that soil exists, including the cen- from experience in saying it never works magnifi cent iridescence. Without a very The game leads you to believe that ter of town, and plant your seeds to allow like that. Sometimes I’ve had to stay up specifi c sacrifi ce though, it is my death. you’re expected to clear the land for farm- crops to grow there. as long as two days straight without sleep. And so I wait. If you’re like me, you’ll Given proper motivation, why would your How many fi rst born do I have? None, probably play by eventu- character in this game not be able to do and its not like I can ask one of the many ally doing everything listed so? But given the amount of love and de- descendants to lend me half of their blood. above and more while play- tail put into this game (developed entirely That’s just creepy. I tried kidnapping one ing the game. Luckily, Har- by one guy, by the way), this may be a once, they weren’t for it and went back to vest Moon’s time limit me- consideration already being implemented the UK. chanic, which brought the in the future. In which case, I’d have no I do have a plan, however. Skinwalk- game to an end after a few complaints, and this would defi nitely be a ers take on almost all physical properties game years of gameplay, competitor for best game of 2016. A great of the person they are emulating. I have Stardew Valley has no time way to fi ll your summer break! § been luring one to BU for a few years and limit and is perfectly willing I can feel it growing closer. If I survive the to allow you to keep playing encounter and manage to push it through as long as you wish! Which the portal, I can follow it through and be is especially great when you back in my time, back with my family, and consider how much variety BeardshineCelebrating Boys BU’s back with my friends. I suspect that the bearded gents Skinwalker will fi nd me tonight, judging by the amount of disappearances on cam- pus. Chauncy will be on hand. He can’t come with me of course. I can’t risk hav- ing two of the demi-demons around. He understood what he was getting into when he signed the servile contract. And by he signing the contract I mean me signing it for him. So, wish me luck. It has been As our eighth and fi nal Beard- seven shades of hell. shine Boy of the academic year, we bring you the humble, the severe, the married: Quentin ‘Slider’ Quill Alex Murray. This fi ery future Jedi is cur- th Quentin Quill is an 18 century time rently studying the Teachist art, graduat- traveler trapped in BU. He has not yet de- ing from BU this spring. Once released clared a major or even attended class in into the greater world beyond, Alex is display his true Archon colors and do as the last several months. He has spent the all other humans of the same zodiac sign last few weeks preparing himself. do: master the art of interpretive dance. When Alex isn’t busily preparing for future endeavors, he enjoys chess, gardening, and expensive tea services. Boasting a 15 mm long beard, Alex admits this fi ne specimen is more than just a pretty beard. “This is a four-year growth to protect me from demonic infl uences, Quentin Q. Quill fae glamours, and Druidic bindings,” Mur- ray said. “Oh, and also to befriend the lo- On Monday, April 11th, 2016, cal wildlife.” In addition to providing Alex Quentin Q. Quill slipped into with ample protection and furry friends a time vortex that returned from the natural realm, his beard endows him with some supernatural abilities. “My him to his own era. He leaves beard allows me to see in multiple spec- behind a toaster, a confused trums and vibrates at the same frequency cult, and many, many as the wind. Always. The vibration keeps unfi nished assignments for me attuned to the local weather. The true classes he wasn’t aware he power lies in the moustache. It warns of was enrolled in. We shall impending doom at least fi ve minutes be- miss his witicisms and fore anything cataclysmic happens.” Alex dubious advice. is defi nitely a lucky guy to be around. And because he admits he doesn’t even at- tempt to keep admirers away, you might have your day.
5 — Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 BUSU/Clubs – 6 Live from the BUSU meeting of the year vine and what steps WBS has taken once and speculated on how this issue will af- met with an emotional response prompt- Tr e v o r Po o l e , r e p o r t e r BUSU Ends the Yearhe/they with saw the a triggering Bang effects of his/ fect students moving forward. Mohanraj ing him to note this may show how many T has led to a rather their movement. Irvine responded 8 sur- noted his own visceral response to the people did not want to engage publically. polarized BUSU council meeting. Chair, vivors have anonymously approached him wording of the behavioural contract but Lastly, Mohanraj speculated that, moving Nickhis Brown past (VPI), week opened this Friday’s 5 – the earliest incident: 1979 – and that, stated that, upon closer inspection and forward, he will likely not be alone in car- PM meeting with a letter from Women’s Di- while he has not taken the Klinic sexual in discussion with a range of people, he rying the burden of this media blitz in the rector Rachel Wu; she regretted not being assault course, WBS continues to provide now believes that the contract was sole- form of prejudiced judgements people in attendance but stated that those pres- resources through Klinic and the display ly intended to stop students involved in may now have about present BU students ent knew her opinions on the elephant in in the Mingling Area had been removed as incidents from slandering one another and BU alumni. the room – what BUSU’s stance should a potential trigger. publically. Next, Mohanraj noted that on It was after the VPE’s comments that be regarding the events of the past week There was nearly unanimous support this past Saturday night, 2890 students council entered what one can only as- and national media hype surrounding BU. of the points touched on in the letter of followed the BUSU Facebook page. As of sume was an emotional and trying closed th In the effort of clarity, this Quill report will correspondence; Indigenous Peoples’ di- 12:00 PM Wednesday April 6 , that num- session. BUSU’s press statement was re- th address that discussion. rector Sheyenne Spence alone threw her ber had dropped by 830 to 2150. This was leased Saturday the 9 at noon. § The big issue on the table was the full, individual support behind WBS at events of the past week and the forma- that time saying she herself has been si- tion of a BUSU press release and stance. lenced by the university, that she believed Major contributions: the distribution of the university administration had tried to the anonymous letter that was suppos- cover up this [alleged] assault of a minor, edly also sent to various news outlets, a and that she believed that movements presentation by Stefon Irvine, and com- like Irvine’s are sometimes necessary to ments from the council. We Believe Sur- force change. vivors (WBS) leader Stefon Irvine opened Residence director Mercedes McLean, his presentation by saying, while We Be- VPE Mohanraj, and director Spence all lieve Survivors had the support of a range noted that they support and love the uni- of unnamed people (some students and versity and its staff, and that they believe faculty, some outside the university), 90% mistakes have been made concerning the of the WBS work had been done by him. highly-publicized behavioural contract’s He admitted some missteps – such as usage and wording. Arts director Sarah referring to BUSU as a whole instead of Wallace noted her frustration: that she felt individuals and yelling at executive mem- her dual roll as both a BUSU director and bers – and he has sought to rectify it. Ir- Wellness Peer Educator Volunteer Coordi- vine asked BUSU to stand with survivors nator had kept her from being able to give – not just his group – and pointed out Dal- her opinion; director Ukasoanya (Health housie’s student union has done so in the Studies) said it has been ‘jarring’ to try to past. He further noted that the adminis- separate supporting WBS and supporting tration has yet to seek a meeting with his survivors themselves. Director Wallace group and/or survivors. stated she agreed with the sentiment of Responses from council were divid- the correspondence letter. ed, but all the individuals stood with survi- In the final comment before closed vors. Of note, VPE Rhoni Mohanraj asked session, VPE Mohanraj spoke about the how many survivors had approached Ir- behavioural contract, the triggering ef- fect Irvine’s movement has had on us all,
Wrapping up this year and preparing for the next one was to gain an increased presence at BU’s students. city, were also discussed. Lo g a n Pr a z n i k , r e p o r t e r orientation for new students. “Our idea would Tomchak also mentioned making abor- Still, with all the ambition and genera- Women’s Collectivebe to,AGM in September, Held hopefully in in partLibrary with tion services more available to women on tion of ideas for new campaigns, as well as Collective held its T the orientation that takes place through the campus by connecting them to physicians. the newly-introduced bylaws and constitu- AGM last Wednesday in the Library. The school, maybe... becoming a main part of the She claimed the action would not be to tion, Tomchak was aware that the collective meeting,he BU which Women’s attracted a small number of sexual consent awareness part of it,” said condone abortion, but rather to answer the was under a rebuilding process in the cur- executives, regular members, other students Tomchak, putting out the ideas of a Power- questions of, “Where do I go? How much rent term. She mentioned student apathy and a city councillor, discussed future cam- Point presentation at orientation, and more does it cost? Do I need a referral? Which as a challenge, noting, “We do have trouble paigns and the election of new executives. extended education on resources for safety doctor should I go to?” The outreach would getting students to come out to our events... The agenda quickly made its way through on campus for those interested further, in- involve consulting with doctors in Brandon so it’s tough.” nominations for the executive committee. cluding free self-defence classes throughout and elsewhere to determine who will take In terms of solving the problem in times Poonam Bath, current Secretary of the col- September, regardless of gender. patients for such a procedure, and provid- of crisis for the collective, Tomchak felt the lective, nominated herself for Treasurer, Despite the recent controversy surround- ing support, such as covering transport ex- onus lies on the Brandon University Student while Taylor Burke was nominated for Secre- ing BU’s sexual assault policy and the aware- penses, to those who need to undergo an Union to attract more students. “We’re stu- tary, and Sarah Tomchak, current Chairper- ness of sexual assaults on campus, Tom- abortion. dents. If we don’t have the time to do it, it’s son, nominated herself for her current posi- chak claimed, “We had actually been talking The collective supported measures to not getting done. But, because [the collective tion. All won their respective positions due to about doing the sexual consent awareness have stronger inter-collective relations, such is] funded by BUSU, because it’s supposed a lack of other nominees. Another election is before all this came to light.” Non-violent cri- as attendance of each other’s meetings, to be a resource for students...BUSU should planned for the fall to confirm that all nomi- sis intervention education was also suggest- supporting each other’s events, and so on. be running campaigns to get students inter- nees are continuing students at BU, and still ed, as well as an emphasis on students in Measures to extend and advertise services ested and involved, instead of just being like, wish to hold their positions. residence, and a separate campaign centred to Assiniboine Community College, and to ‘Oh, the collective’s not running, where are One of the first campaign ideas given around defining feminism and its benefits to raise awareness of the collective across the the student volunteers...?’ ” §
Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 — 6 7 — Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 Community – 7 Greener pastures families in our community.” The group cur- program, a poverty relief initiative run by the future there might be opportunities to Mi c h a e l He n r y , r e p o r t e r BU Collaborates Forrently A has “Green approximately fifty Future” volunteers the Canadian Mental Health Association work with the faculty of science, studying T University will be with hopes of more joining in the future. in collaboration with the Global Market. soil composition, insects, and bacterial moving forward with some major steps in “I am very excited…” said Dr. Petrella, The food can then be sold at cost for fauna, possibly leading to better yields a collaborationhis summer, which the involves Enactus, enthusiastic about moving ahead on the those with low income so they can have for the crops. The possibilities seem near one of the clubs on campus. Spearhead- project. Should there be enough success, fresh, wholesome vegetables. The Bran- endless and many more could be listed. ing this initiative, Green Futures BU, is Dr. Petrella dreams of building an “edible don Community Gardens Network will also The project itself is planned in three stag- Dr. Petrella, an associate professor in So- wall”, a year-round growing structure like have a hand in this by supplying things es, with hopes that any teaching and re- ciology at the university. The purpose of the one created by Stephen Ritz, a high such as soil and compost which, will be search opportunities will be consolidated Green Futures BU is to transform flower- school teacher in South Bronx, NY. Stu- delivered by the City of Brandon. with other faculties by the end of stage beds on campus into spaces to grow food, dents should be aware that for 25 hours Dr. Petrella has many hopes for the two. Should anyone wish to volunteer, “develop a sustainable network of gar- of participation, they will receive the RDI future of the project, and plans to collabo- they should contact Dr. Petrella, Co-Coor- dens on BU campus, where students can Service Learning Certification, which will rate with other faculties on campus. She dinator of Green Futures BU or Bethany volunteer and grow food, for themselves appear on their transcripts. has already struck a partnership with Mini Wagstaff, Project Manager. § (BU food Bank, cafeteria) and for needy Green Futures wants to use the food U for this summer. She hopes to work with grown to help supply the “good food box” Health Studies on nutrition awareness. In
Action satisfies users of building, saves on heating costs Go do stuff 1936 Berlin Olympics in the midst of Hitler’s April 19th: Regular Voting for the Provin- Lo g a n Pr a z n i k , r e p o r t e r As h l y n Pe a r c e , c o p y e d i t o r The Evans Theatre Germany.This Though April voting has now ended, the Upcoming Events cial Election takes place at various polling T approaches winning movie has yet to be announced. W in Brandon? stations around Brandon. During this time the Evans Theatre will still be continuing to The last weekend of the month, April April 12th - 16th: Advance polling for the votes in Brandon may only be cast for Bran- th st screenhough films exam throughout week the month of April 29 to May 1 , will have showings of Into Provincialhat’s Election going is on taking place in the Min- don East or West candidates. Polls will be before it closes for the summer. the Forest, a fictional drama based on the gling Area. During the advance polls votes open from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. For infor- This weekend from April 15th to 17th, the Jean Hegland book of the same title, about can be cast in any riding, not just Brandon mation on which station you need to vote at, theatre will be screening Legend, a crime two young women living in a remote ancient East or West. Polling stations will be open go to electionsmanitoba.ca. nd thriller based on John Pearson’s book, The forest discovering their world is on the brink from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM all days. For a April 22 : The Brandon Chamber Play- Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of of an apocalypse. Informed only by rumour, list of what ID you will need to vote, see elec- ers are performing their season finale fea- the Kray Twins. It provides an account of the they must fight intruders, disease, loneliness tionsmanitoba.ca. turing works from the Baroque period. Tick- rise and fall of Reggie and Ron Kray, Lon- and starvation to survive. April 12th: Prof. Di Brandt’s Creative Writ- ets are $10 (student price). Concert starts don’s most notorious gangsters in the east Screenings of all films happen at 7:30 ing Poetry class will be reading their works. at 8:00 PM in the Lorne Watson Recital Hall end of London in the 1950s and 60s. PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ad- The reading takes place in Clark Hall 104 (Music Building). rd The following weekend, April 22nd to mission is $6, while each concession item from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Admission is April 23 : The BU Pro Series is hold- 24th, will be a Viewer’s Choice weekend. Vot- is $2. For more information, visit the Evans free and all are welcome. Refreshments will ing a concert in the Lorne Watson Recital ers had a choice between Born to be Blue, a Theatre’s website at evanstheatre.ca. § be provided. Hall (Music Building). The concert features drama based on the life of jazz musician Chet April 15th: The last day to register to at- Dmitry Rachmanov (piano). Tickets are $12 Baker, and Race, based on African-American tend the CFS AGM in Winnipeg. For more in- (student price), with the concert starting at athlete Jesse Owens’ performance at the formation please contact BUSU. 3:00 PM. §
Re: The poor treatment of a sexual violence case on campus provide resources to survivors of sexual students, faculty and staff are safe, and These things are clear evidence that the Jo e Kr u g e r , s e n i o r r e p o r t e r BU’s Press Release assault and harassment (Fearon could not we will continue to do so”. Some question university takes steps to ensure academic name an external resource that is avail- this comment with the understanding that integrity, and that it takes cheating very se- new to Brandon, or are able to students when asked), and does little or no support has been provided to riously. There is a clear policy that makes somehow in the dark about what is going not take sexual violence seriously enough this survivor thus far. the previous statement true. To say that on,f Brandon you are University has increasingly re- to have a standalone policy in place previ- Fearon, Hooper, and Robinson’s “we take sexual assault very seriously” is ceived more attention over the past year, ously. While saying there is a task force speeches during the press conference questionable by virtue of BU’s complete Iculminating in a media feeding frenzy on to deal with the issue, it became appar- are typical of the lawyer-coached double- lack of policy. Treating sexual assault as Tuesday, for their serious mishandling of ent that the policies going forward will not speak that most organizations would use somehow less serious than improper cita- a sexual assault that occurred on campus be survivor-centric and the administration during a public relations nightmare. Care- tion on a term paper speaks for itself. in September 2015. will work on its policy creation over the fully chosen phrases like “we continue to Perhaps one of the more cynical mo- On April 16th BU President Dr. Ger- summer months during which time the provide,” “we work hard to ensure,” and ments was when Dr. Fearon said that he van Fearon, along with Chief Human Re- watchful eye of media will focus on the “we acknowledge that we can do better,” knows that the media and the student sources Officer Sharon Hooper, Acting next critical news story, and the bulk of are worn like armour that softens the body will “hold the administration to ac- Vice President Academic and Provost Dr. students will be off-campus. blows of hard questions, and protects the count” for the changes they make to the Steve Robinson, and BUSU President Aar- Fearon expressed his regret that university from accusations that they do policy moving forward. The administra- on Thompson attempted to ride out the “sexual violence, (and harassment) oc- anything to the contrary. tion can assert that there have been no wave of media attention directed at BU. curred at Brandon University and that it Organizations take stances on things other incidents of sexual violence in the The administration braced for impact, is- occurs in society at large.” Fearon stated all the time. Our university Academic In- past because they have done an effective sued a series of words strung together in that “we work hard to protect the safety, tegrity Policy, for example states the pen- job of covering them up. When Septem- succession and toughed it out for the hour provide support, and work to assist and alties for plagiarism, which include: grade ber 2016 comes around let’s ensure that while you the students expressed your an- protect the survivor.” Furthermore, not- reductions, suspension, or even expul- we pick up where we left off and ensure ger, and while various journalists hit them withstanding any consideration he said, sion. The university has announced that that the numbers truly reflect the reality with some serious questions. “we will continue to provide any support to it is taking steps to minimize cheating by of what is happening in our university, Following an hour long press release the survivor. As an institution we are sorry, having new practices like having someone and that a sexual violence/harassment/ and question period it became clear that and we work hard to make sure that our follow you to the washroom during exams. assault policy is in place. § Brandon University does not do enough to Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 — 6 7 — Volume 106, Issue 29 — April 12th, 2016 Events – 8 The 3 steps to getting summer employment the really summer cool positions get posted Program (FSWEP) and STEP services, which attention to the competencies you have that Mo n i k a Lu d w i c k , r e p o r t e r Concise Advice on Summerin December, January, Jobs February. Upon gradu- is Manitoba government. He recommends they are seeking. Create word pictures. Do W months of summer within ation, you may want to have references from FSWEP and STEP because once you register not just tell me you are good at customer our reach, and for many students this begs career-related employment.” and upload all your information, they put you service; tell me you strive for an unforget- the e question: have how4 do I get a decent sum- Doug’s website (www.brandonu.ca/ on a database that government employers table dining experience, for example.” mer job? We interviewed Doug Pople, BU’s careers) is a good place to start looking for use to fill positions in the field you are trying Doug wisely advises us, “Have a good Career Planning and Placement Officer, who employment because he has a student as- to get into. Doug also had a liking for website track record in the workplace. Punctuality, has been helping us answer that exact ques- sistant working on it daily, which means you indeed.com which “has an easy registration team work, cooperation, good conflict reso- tion for years. Step 1: Ask yourself where you will not be applying for positions that have process and helps you look for jobs based on lution, emotional maturity, have all the attri- want to spend your summer and how many been filled already. There are 2 programs keywords and your location”. butes you want for your future career”. § hours you want to work. Step 2: Look for Doug said he absolutely recommends for all As per getting your résumé fitted to your places to apply, and if you can, aim for some- students: Federal Student Work Experience employer Doug says to “draw the employer’s thing career related. Step 3: Create or adapt your résumé to be current, concise and con- taining your competencies that fit the job de- scription you are applying for. “Where is your career heading? Are you looking for something that may be career re- lated?” Doug asks. You can start your search for summer employment after exams, in fact “[Doug is] getting a new wave of employers” but consider this for next summer: “Some of Quill Classifieds Brandon Troyanda School of Ukrainian Dance 2016
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