Bishop’s Rocks in National University Survey
Results show how we really feel about BU
Articles By: Chantal Laberge 
Last Minute Fitness
An On-The-Go, Student-Friendly, I-Need-To-Get-My-Rear-in-Gear Routine.
Dangerous Liaisons: A Survey of Sexual Health at Bishop’s
The Bishop’s Online Health Education page opens with an intimidating thought: “Remember, whenever you sleep with someone, you are, in effect, sleeping with everyone they have ever slept with.” This got me thinking. Just how many people is that, exactly – especially here at Bishop’s! And how many of them practice safe sex? Or see their doctor regularly? Have blood [...]
QUEUC: We Want Your Papers
Bishop’s University is holding the 1st Annual Quebec Universities English Undergraduate Conference (QUEUC) on March 26 & 27, 2010. This conference is full of exciting ways to get involved with other students in the same field of study. Scheduled events include a welcome reception, a play, wine and cheese, breakfast and lunch, ten panels (including up to 40 different panelists), as well [...]
Craig Kielburger Speaks at Donald Lecture Series
"Craig’s work with Free The Children and Me to We has inspired thousands of people to work towards improving their communities and their world."
88 Queen, a Hidden Gem in Lennoxville
Designer Marie Genevieve Pilon’s edgy creations to hit the Bishop’s runway. I run up to the fairytale home that houses Marie’s unique 88 Queen St. collection, small production room, an assortment of vintage tea cups, and impressive Dior collectibles. It’s a sunny Saturday morning. The door bursts open with Marie’s big black dog, the rhythms of a Dylan playlist, and [...]
Should You Get the Vaccine?
All your questions about the H1N1 vaccination answered. A Little About the Virus The H1N1 Flu Virus has been documented around the world, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared it a pandemic influenza virus. In case you don’t know, H1N1 is a strain of the influenza virus that in the past, usually only affected pigs. In spring [...]
The Great Exercise Debate
Can physical activity actually lead to weight gain? An article recently released in Time Magazine argues “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin”. Now, being somewhat of an exercise fanatic, this article quickly caught my attention, in helping me pick a side of the to-exercise-or-not-to-exercise debate. As I write, tomorrow is a cardio day. I’ll spend ten minutes warming up on [...]
Bishop’s Ecological Footprint
A slight change can make all the difference Many of us tend to ignore the small things we can do to conserve energy, reduce carbon emissions and live a sustainable lifestyle because we don’t feel like we’re making a difference. However, small things do add up. As environmental sustainability becomes a growing concern both around the world and on the [...]
