SINCE 1944
VOLUME 80 ISSUE 9
February 17th, 2025
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Student run since 1944
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Bishop’s University launches Black History Month with opening ceremony
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We’re hiring!
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PULSE X BU Arts festival paint and sip
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BU life as an international student
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Amplifying youth voices: The importance of public engagement in sexual health
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Black History Month: Federal government extends Black
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Ayiti (Haiti): The land that defied empires By Krystopher Isidore - Contributor
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yiti, a land of towering mountains and breathtaking landscapes, is home to a history as rich as its soil. Surrounded by the shimmering blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, its beauty is undeniable. But beyond its natural wonders lies a story of defiance, resilience and an unshakable pursuit of freedom. This is why the former colony of Saint-Domingue was once called La Perle des Antilles—the Pearl of the Antilles—by the French. It was the crown jewel of their empire, a colony
Inside the SRC
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that produced immense wealth, yet at an unbearable human cost. Haitians—or rather, Ayisens—are known for their fierce pride, and with good reason. They are the descendants of warriors, revolutionaries and visionaries, men and women who shattered the chains of slavery and carved out the world’s first Black republic. Their victory sent shockwaves across the globe, proving that no force—no empire, no army—could suppress a people determined to be free.
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n response to Roser Rise’s decision to leave her position of vice president of student affairs under the SRC, I have conducted four interviews with former SRC Executive Members, Bryn Empey Roser Rise, Olivia Woods, and Christina Lépine to get a glimpse of what is going on in the SRC. As a disclaimer, my goal with this is not to make the SRC look bad, but rather dive into what is going on, whatever that may be. The issues I will discuss are not unique to Bishop’s. “There is a national lack of support for student unions on various levels,” Woods reminds us. These former SRC employees want everyone to remember that
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they too are students. When asked if “it [working for the SRC] is worth it,” all respondents unanimously said “yes,” however, it’s not always sunny in the SRC. As Woods mentioned, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” The unofficial transition document When a student accepts to work in the SRC, the outgoing student who previously maintained the position provides the newcomer with a transition document. This document consists of what the previous position holder did, how they did it, and who to reach out to for specific needs. The interviewees gave the following advice: Lépine: “Learn how to say no, don’t over continues on page 2
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