BObcaTS TEAM UP BU STUDENT WINS WITH CHRISTMAS MCIE AwaRD pg. 2 CHEER pg. 3 VOL. 108 | ISSUE NO.12| NOVEMBER 28TH, 2017 ...caFFEINE... SINCE 1910 LONG NIGHT AG A INST PROCR A STIN A TION ANOTHER SUCCESS Students cracking down and getting those assignments out of the way. Photo Credit: Patrick Gohl. Patrick Gohl, Reporter am sure the word has spread Robbins Library on Wednesday in the curriculum area. If you of the whole event. I will now tinate. I around campus already, ex- the 22nd of November. were a little late for your sched- remedy this grievous error and Having made it this far in ams are just around the cor- The event was designed to uled session you were likely to make mention of the free food. the semester, one could be led ner. ‘Tis the season to toss your combat study procrastination, get bumped back as there were Healthy snacks such as apples to believe, quite incorrectly, amassed library of class notes in and encourage students to be- many students looking for help and bananas were on offer from that the home stretch is more of frustration, to scream at your gin their exam preparation. It all to gain that extra edge on their the get go along with tea and the same. This falsehood might computer screen like a mad- started at 7:00PM and ran until assignments and exams. coffee. Those that managed be an alluring belief to grasp man, and soak your pillow with 3:00AM the following morn- In addition to the academic to last until midnight were re- hold of when the importance to tears of desperation. However, ing. Having said this, many assistance offered at the library, warded with free pizza. There study is weighed against crack- you might be surprised to find showing up at exactly 7:00PM which included research help, were quite a few that did, even ing open a cold one with the that there are quite a number of found it difficult to find a place there were numerous anti-stress compared to previous years. As boys, don’t fall for this however. exam grinches at BU that aren’t to study, since a significant por- stations set up. From knitting Chantal Lim, an anti-procrasti- It is a will o’wisp that will lead keen on the spirit of this season. tion of students had arrived ear- to colouring, and of course nator, put it: “I feel like it gets you closer and closer to exam They would rather relax and feel lier than this to maximize study the ever popular therapy dogs, bigger and bigger, like the line time until you are the one sit- secure in the knowledge that time. one of which was under a little for pizza just gets longer.” ting in exams red eyed and sufficient preparation will carry For those with specific stress himself judging by the If you were not one of the unshaven, reeking of the ten them through the end of semes- questions in mind and a need barking. Of course now I have many that were able to attend, energy drinks you downed to ter examinations. To this end, for help to get them answered, prattled on about what might do not fret too much about it. carry you through the previous Late Night Against Procrastina- math, writing, and learning seem inconsequential to many However, it is wise to heed the night’s cram session. tion was held at BU’s John E. skills help sessions were offered of you and ignored the heart event’s warning: do not procras- FIND US ONLINE! | WEBSITE: THEQUILL.ca | TWITTER: @QUILLBU | FacEBOOK: THE QUILL | INSTAGRAM: @THEQUILLBU Issue 12 | Volume 108 NEWS 2 BR A NDON UNIVERSITY STUDENT WINS MCIE AW A RD Donnovan Hillman, Reporter t was an exciting day for a MCIE states that the interna- one of her Faculty of Educa- at BU Thompson says to be IBrandon University Mas- tional education contributes tion professors who sent in a well-rounded student and ter of Education student. On over 11 billion dollars annu- the nomination. “I was nomi- seek university support should Wednesday, November 15th ally to the Canadian economy nated by Dr. Cathryn Smith. you require it. “ I do believe Natashalee Thompson won and 230 million dollars annu- She lectures in the Faculty of it’s good to be a very rounded Staff the Manitoba Council for In- ally to Manitoba’s economy. Education.” Thompson found student. The university does Editor-in-Chief ternational Education (MCIE) They also state that interna- out that she was nominated provide us with support for us Ariele Kehler International Student Award tional students support more by her professor when the to just be you at BU,” explains [email protected] Assistant Editor-in-Chief in the post-secondary educa- than 1600 jobs in Manitoba BU Office of International Thompson who adds that she Robert Killam III tion category. alone. The 2017 MCIE In- Activities reached out to her. is grateful for the opportuni- Copy Editor The Manitoba Council ternational Students Award She explains that there were ties to regular engage in cam- Ashlyn Pearce for International Education ceremony saw international sections of the nomination pus activities. Thompson ends General Manager is an organization that advo- students from across the prov- application she needed to fill off by thanking all the people Elinor Murray [email protected] cates for and supports inter- ince attend. out. “There was a section for who believed in her. Web Content Coordinator national students studying In regards to receiving the me to fill in,” says Thompson. Overall BU also had two Logan Praznik in Manitoba. Each year the award Thompson says it was “That’s how I found out I was additional nominees in the Senior Reporter MCIE hosts its International a joyous occasion. “I am very nominated for this award.” award ceremony, Sherine Alexandra Mackay Student awards in Winnipeg happy, extremely happy” says The MCIE award not only Salmon and Alex Lowe. Advice Column [email protected] to celebrate the prestigious ac- Thompson who adds that she included a certificate of recog- Thompson receiving the Advertising complishments of Manitoba’s was proud to represent both nition but a certain amount award also marks an impor- [email protected] many international students. the university and the com- of prize money. Thompson, tant milestone in Brandon According to the MCIE there munity of Brandon in general. along with the certificate, re- University history. This is the Contributors are now over 10,000 inter- In order to receive the award ceived a total of $400.00. In first time that a Brandon Uni- Raelee Fehr, Patrick Gohl, Donnovan national students currently Thompson had to be nomi- terms of advice to other in- versity student has won the Hillman, Anthony Labonte, Jenna studying in Manitoba. The nated. She explains that it was ternational students studying award. Murray, Kai Neiman STUDENT TE A CHING WITH RO B ERT KI llam The Quill is published weekly by The Robert Killam, Assistant Editor-in-Chief and Wannabe Teacher Quill, Inc., and is printed by The Kil- ive weeks. Five weeks in ably isn’t for you. I advise all some people and discover a lot to keeping you afloat. It’s not larney Guide in Killarney, MB. Fthe middle of the semester to advert their gazes, as BU’s about yourself and the profes- until you’ve gotten to flounder I was gone and not one of you insurance policy doesn’t cover sion of education! around long enough that you NOTE: Editorials, letters, and even noticed I was away. Did blown minds. Come October though, start to gather material to float viewpoint articles do not necessarily you guys even send a note to Here is a little background it’s time to test what you’ve on by yourself. This is more of reflect the opinion of The Quill staff, The Quill, Inc., or the faculty, staff, or the Editor asking, “Hey where information on me and some learned, in what I like to call a topic I will touch on in the administration of Brandon University. did that Rob guy go? He was clues on how I got to where the sink or flounder method. next issue. so funny and charming. I re- I am in my life: I am in the You are thrown into water (a Tune in next week to find The Quill is a member of Canadian ally liked the way he articulat- Education After Degree Pro- random classroom) with your out what actually happens out University Press (CUP), one of the ed his words and focused on gram. I completed my un- swim trunks (the preparation on teaching placement and world’s largest student organizations, with a membership of over 70 student those sports articles he’s done dergrad here in Brandon and from university) and expected how yours truly, survived the newspapers in Canada. for the past four years.” now travel about 100 meters to sink (fail at teaching) or experience. I will be gather- Advertisers wishing to buy space in For shame on you. Here I north of where I used to at- flounder (kind of survive at ing quotes from my peers and both this newspaper and other CUP- go, 900 kilometers away and tend classes. teaching). 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