The Athenaeum

Month: January 2019

  • SRC Decoded: What You Missed January 15th

    SRC Decoded: What You Missed January 15th

    The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) is a council composed of a body of students elected by their peers, who are in charge of running the Acadia Students’ Union. The Council meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 5:15 PM in the Beveridge Forum which is located off of the Michener Lounge in the old Students’ Union Building (SUB). Every meeting is open to the public and students are encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more about the decisions being made on their behalf.

    On January 15th Council met to discuss the upcoming general and by-election, Acadia University tuition increase, and the resignation of Alyssa Hall. Mackenzie Branch, VP Academic and External, informed Council of the University Senate’s decision to change the GPA grading system as well as changes to the upcoming academic calendars. Numerous announcements were also made by George Philp, ASU President.

    Upcoming General and By-elections

    Sacha Russo, Chief Returning Officer, has called both a general and by-election. Based on Bylaw 3 which discusses SRC elections, positions that will be elected in the general election include: President, Vice President Academic & External, Vice President Events & Promotions, Vice President Finance & Operations, Vice President Student Life, and other non-executive positions. The nomination period will take place between January 22nd and February 1st with a mandatory all-candidates meeting on the following Monday. The voting period will last from February 10th – February 14th. There will be multiple polling stations set up around campus with the results sent out shortly after by email.

    Acadia University Tuition Increase

    The majority of today’s meeting was spent on a discussion regarding Acadia’s proposed tuition increase. As per the tuition consultation agreement between Acadia University and the ASU, a schedule of fees for the 2019/20 fiscal year must be sent from the University to the SRC where the fees will be discussed and sent back to the University.

    The University is proposing a domestic and international tuition increase by 2-3%, most fees will stay at their current level. The income that goes towards the university from tuition will remain at 54% with the tuition increase in effect. The increase in tuition will go towards the Music Therapy practicum and English as a Second Language program. President George Philp noted that it is unlikely that the University will back off of the 2-3% tuition increase. President Philp noted he would like to see the University’s Equity Officer position increased from a two-day role to a three day a week job, an African Descent Student Advisor be hired, another person to be hired in Acadia Residence life, a full time position for a health and wellness educator, and probation fees to be waived from this tuition increase. Philp proposed that the SRC will support the 2-3% increase given that the University completes 3 of their 6 demands in the upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year. The motion was unanimously accepted by Council.

    Councillor Resignation

    On January 10th Councillor Alyssa Hall announced her resignation effective immediately. The SRC briefly discussed Hall’s resignation and unanimously agreed to accept the resignation. An election, discussed earlier, has already been called in order to fill her position.

    University Senate Updates

    VP Academic and External Mackenzie Branch announced to Council that the University Senate has announced that the timetable has now been planned out on a four-year planning process. Students can now view the yearly schedules up to four years in advance. Last semester, a survey was sent out to the student body questioning what kind of fall study break students prefer. Based on the survey a reading week that does not fall on thanksgiving Monday or Remembrance Day will be included in each fall semester shown on the four-year timetables.

    The Senate also decided to change the grading system from a 4.0 GPA system to a 4.3 GPA system in effect for the 2019/20 fiscal year. The grades previously earned by students will not change to suit the new 4.3 GPA system and students who have grades under the 4.0 and 4.3 systems will be averaged regarding cumulative GPA at the end of their four/five years. Institutions receiving students’ transcripts will be made aware of the discrepancy.

    Announcements

    President George Philp announced that an election panel will be taking place Wednesday January 16th from 5:00-6:00pm. It will be Q&A based where students will have an opportunity to ask current SRC members questions about their positions. Students are encouraged to come, participate and learn more.

    Club Extravaganza Round 2 will take place a week from today on January 22nd 4:00-7:00pm. Club Extravaganza is recommended for any incoming or returning students looking to join a new club or find a hobby on the main level of the SUB.

    The Campaign for mental health will be outside the Vaughan Memorial Library from January 30th – February 1st 10:00am-4:00pm every day. The campaign is to promote equal mental health support and will take place on 20 campuses across this country.

    Rylie Moscato is a first year English student and Columnist for The Athenaeum

  • 2020: It’s going to be odd, long, and painful

    2020: It’s going to be odd, long, and painful

    At this moment we are just over a year away from the Iowa Democratic Caucus, the first electoral battleground to see who will be the main opponent to Donald Trump in the 2020 election. If recent polls are to be believed then Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Beto O’Rourke are the frontrunners with other candidates such as Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Cory Booker, and Sherrod Brown showing some potential. This is in large part because they have a significant level of name recognition or have had a recent moment in the spotlight. While each of these candidates are significant political figures, many of which have been in the national spotlight for quite some time or have other significant baggage.

    In a political landscape that has been upended by the election of Donald Trump, dozens of potential candidates are trying to see if they can mount a viable campaign. In a crowded field of candidates, a breakthrough moment is more than likely to occur. In that instance, on January 21st 2021, it’s probable that a new President will be sworn into office who no one will have heard of until the start of this campaign. It’s easy to go back to Presidents such as Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, all candidates who burst into the national stage at a time when the United States was calling for change.

    Recent data shows Democratic voters and Americans across the board are looking for a newcomer to the national stage to lead the country. A poll of Democratic voters showed that the highest level of enthusiasm for a candidate was an unnamed candidate who was new to that voter. That isn’t to say voters are looking for a candidate who is more flash than substance. Despite the significant electoral problems Democrats faced in off-year elections during the 2009 to 2016 period, that weakened the field of potential national candidates for Democrats.

    There are a significant number of Democratic Governors who were elected in swing states. Very few have heard of Governor’s such as Steve Bullock of Montana, John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Jay Inslee of Washington, or Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island but all are considering bids for the White House. Each has governing experience but with the potential to jolt onto the national scene with the ability to claim success and an outsiders status. It is also a distinct possibility that a mayor of a large city, such as Eric Garcetti of California or Julian Castro of San Antonio, could argue their record governing these cities (both larger than many states) qualifies them for the Presidency.

    Nearly everyone who enters this race has a fighting chance to be the winner. If a candidate is bold and lucky enough to match the moment, they are on the path to be President.

    The 2020 election has already started, just more than two years before Inauguration Day. It will likely be amongst the most divisive campaigns in American Political history. At the end of it all, Donald Trump could still be standing, or someone none of us has ever heard of could become the most powerful person in the world. My advice, expect the unexpected. Oh, and if you’re interested my top bets for the Democratic nomination are:

    1. Beto O’ Rourke
    2. Kamala Harris
    3. Joe Biden
    4. Elizabeth Warren
    5. Bernie Sanders

    My personal favourites are:

    1. Beto O’ Rourke
    2. Eric Garcetti
    3. Julian Castro
    4. Elizabeth Warren
    5. Steve Bullock

    Jonah Van Driesum is a third year Politics student and the VP Programming of Acadia Politics Students’ Association

  • Benefits of Bullet Journals

    Benefits of Bullet Journals

    Like most people, every time I buy a new journal, I feel the promise of what is to come. Unsoiled pages bound perfectly by an unbent spine always excite me when I first open a new journal. There are so many ways I could use this space: to pull abstract ideas from my brain and put them on paper, to draw, to release anger, and to solidify my to-do lists, among others. All these thoughts are good in theory, but after about two weeks of use, I tend to find the journals better suited to my bookshelf than my backpack.

    With a new year comes an urge to do better, stay on top of things and not lose motivation as the months pass. After watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading many articles I decided that in 2019 I would give bullet journaling a serious try. In November and December, I played around with the monthly bullet journal to help me stay on top of things and scratched the surface of bullet journaling. Between Pinterest, coworkers and friends, I have heard my fair share of claims that “bullet journaling is easy and extremely helpful”. The reality of bullet journaling, however, is a concept that took me by storm.

    In essence, the bullet journal is designed to become whatever you want it to be. You could use it to track your water intake, sleep or period cycles, you could use it to creatively write down your favourite quotes and stories, or you could use it to simply plan out your week.

    I started by purchasing a Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Journal, as it was the brand most recommended to me. Based on the aforementioned YouTube videos, I’ve learnt that for me, what would work best is a journal is set up to accommodate a whole year, with each month having a separate spread. And so, I began to start planning my 2019.

    For me personally, setting up for the year meant including longer term spreads. I made pages such as “year at a glance”, where I designed the calendar for each month and recorded birthdays or important events that had already been planned, as well as a yearly goal page, a “stuff to check out” page, a travel page, and a monthly polaroid page where I include one polaroid from each particular month. I tried to make this 2019 set up very minimalistic so that it would be easy to follow and keep up with, and so that I wouldn’t look at it as a year-long commitment. If you are looking to try bullet journaling, I highly recommend spending some time on YouTube to find inspiration and help setting up spreads.

    The bullet journal for me is a way of being productive as well as creative all in one. I don’t feel pressured to write in it and therefore I find myself more inclined to do so. When it came to preparing monthly spreads, I decided to make goals for things that are important for me to track and be mindful of. I took my time drawing and colouring the first page of the upcoming month and then I chose my trackers of the month. I will consistently track my period, water intake, sleep and moods every month, but sometimes (depending on my actions the previous month) I might add extra trackers such as screen time or exercise. By tracking everyday activities, I am able to view my health in a different light. I can see how one habit may be affecting other habits as well. In addition to trackers, I do weekly spreads within the monthly one in order to view each day of the week and what I need to do when. This is really helpful when it comes to school, as I’ve been discovering, because it allows me to realistically construct a timeline for each project or reading I have due.

    While I may have just hopped on the bullet journal train, it has already been very helpful in my day to day life. My trackers remind me to be wary of my bad habits and having my weeks and goals for the year set out in front of me helps me to become motivated in completing these tasks and goals. My bullet journal is not time consuming, it is just another routine task in my day that I am developing into a habit in order to create the best version of myself. At first glance, I was skeptical about the bullet journal, but I am quickly starting to realize that while bullet journals don’t work for everyone, they do work for me and were definitely worth trying out.

    Rylie Moscato is a first year English Student and Wellness Columnist for The Athenaeum

  • The Absence of Oxygen

    The Absence of Oxygen

    While I was swimming in crystal clear water, I saw my memories of you.

     

    That first time we kissed, you ran your fingers through the tangled mess I called hair.

    My eyes were closed, yet I knew you were smiling.

    The first time I said I loved you

    your eyes met my own,

    and your hands wrapped themselves in mine.

     

    Feeling heavier, I’m dragged deeper under water.

     

    The last time we kissed, your fingers were ice cold.

    My eyes were closed, but I knew yours were open.

    The last time I said I loved you

    your eyes looked up at the stars while tears rolled down your cheeks,

    your hands were pressed together.

     

    I see my reflection off something in the water.

    My eyes filled with panic,

    the tangled mess of hair floating,

    reminding me of your touch.

    I felt myself drowning.

     

    I looked up, expecting your hand to pierce the water and save me.

    I waited;

    and it never happened.

    You never came back.

  • Mystery

    Mystery

    To the stranger sitting by the window

    With a glass of whiskey on the table.

    Eyes staring out into limbo

    A black round bowler hat that might make you a label.

     

    Who are you?

     

    Cheeks as thin as paper

    Hands larger than wolf claws.

    Until I noticed later

    Your face that was running from the law.

     

    What are you?

     

    Your face shown since time began

    Yet no name to be said.

    The expression that is so deadpan

    An ageless person that has slept in many a bed.

     

    When are you?

     

    With the rain showering down

    Your thoughts seem to drift into space.

    Nothing indicates you seek renown

    I could be wrong. There could be a soul that’s looking for a place.

     

    Where are you?

     

     

    To seek redemption even in darkness

    As a smile turns in my direction.

    And walks towards me I have to ask

     

    Why are you…?

     

  • Sunday Sketches: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

    Sunday Sketches: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

    Jordan Mahaney is an aspiring graphic designer and artist, currently finishing her biology degree at Acadia University.

  • Editorial: The Church Brewing Company is Good for Wolfville

    Editorial: The Church Brewing Company is Good for Wolfville

    At 8:30AM on January 8th, the Committee of the Whole of the Town of Wolfville met to consider the development of the proposed Church Brewing Company at the corner of Main St. and Seaview Ave. The Committee had met in October 2018 to discuss concerns of residents who had raised issue with the development of the business near their homes.

    The January 8th meeting discussed amending the definition of ‘Accessory Use’ within the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to allow for off-site sales, introduce a framework to consider new applications for craft beverage land uses, improve the buffering provisions between commercial and residential uses, and provide the Development Officer the ability to request additional information on potential nuisance (smells, traffic, etc.) from existing or proposed businesses.

    The recommendation to the Wolfville Town Council was to accept the amendments and continue with first reading to eventually recommend the amendments for provincial review and change of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw, which would allow The Church to get up and running.

    If Wolfville wants to prove that it’s open for business and growth The Church Brewing Company must go ahead.

    The residents who live on Seaview Avenue have taken the time and effort to make their concerns known to the Town of Wolfville in public meetings, and even at Acadia by putting up posters displaying a graph of the Church’s proposed brewing capacity. If the prospect of a successful local business alarms long-time residents of Wolfville, there is a much deeper issue at play.

    The opening of The Church represents opportunity in Wolfville. Already over fifty employees have been hired from administrative staff to waitresses to cooks for the restaurant. Many of them are students who are trying to make a living to pay for rent, groceries, and their education. By saying no to The Church, you’re saying no to a generation of students trying to get jobs, complete their degrees, and throw off the stereotypes of laziness and entitlement that surround us. Why should students be denied the opportunity to work?

    There is no doubt that the Town of Wolfville has fundamentally changed. It is no longer the sleepy town of the 1970s or 80s content on a quaint existence. Wolfville now commands a national presence with the success of local wineries, breweries, and Acadia alumni. Recognizing that the town has changed and is continually changing is key to not only Wolfville’s prosperity, but also the growth of Nova Scotia. This province suffers from outmigration that deprives it of the its best and brightest, but small businesses and tourism offer Nova Scotia a way to pick itself up.

    There will obviously be drawbacks to success. If some of the drawbacks include more trucks on Seaview Ave, more noisy tourists in Wolfville spending their time and money, and more local farmers selling their hops or produce to breweries like The Church, then the cost is worth it.

  • Let The Winter Semester Begin

    Let The Winter Semester Begin

    So, for most people, reality should have set in regarding the start of the semester. The Winter semester is in progress, in case some people were still in denial, and I don’t judge because I know that there are roughly about 38 days until the reading break… in case some of you were also wondering.

    With a new semester, comes the opportunity to socialize and create memories (hopefully good). Some well-known events, such as Cheaton and St. Patrick’s Day, are happening this semester. However, there is always something going on at Acadia in the name of Fun and Knowledge, so be open to new events and activities even if it was never something you thought you would participate in. You never know what you just might like.

    Just to name a few events I have heard of so far:

    • Beat the Winter Blues” Axe Night: Friday, January 11th
    • 28th Annual Acadia Art Exhibition Opening Night: Saturday, January 12th, 7pm
    • ASU Election Q&A: Wednesday, January 16th, 5 – 6pm
    • Boots and Scarves ft The Reklaws, Sunday 20th, 9pm
    • India’s Republic Day Potluck: Tuesday, January 26th, 7:30pm
    • Acadia Economics Society: Student Research Conference: Saturday, February 9th, 9am-2pm

    This is not an exhaustive list and I encourage students to be a little curious.

    Also keep an ear out for events hosted by these student run organizations and clubs if your looking to try something new:

    • Acadia International Society
    • Acadia Centre for Global Education
    • Black Student’s Association
    • Acadia Mental Health Initiative
    • Enactus Acadia
    • Paul Tom Debate Society

    Now let’s travel back in time to share a story from an alumnus regarding what they sometimes did for fun for fun at Acadia.

    Just a little one note from living in Barrax, War Memorial Residence (a male residence then).

    The male residents of Barracks were mostly Freshmen with a few saner upperclassmen mixed in.

     We on occasion in weaker, saner, and more sober moments would play night football in the space now occupied by the new Biology building.

    So, what is the big deal about playing night football?

    The answer is you really haven’t played night football ’til you play it in total darkness.

    Receptions were a rare but common occurrence, touchdowns unheard of and players collided but did not tackle (because it was touch football). It was not unusual for the intending receiver to be hit square on the side of his head as he ran with outstretched arms in front of him.

    Yeah there were no lights on the field and no street lights either. No one wore any protective gear and yet we considered playing varsity rugby crazy.

    Note Current University Chancellor was a Varsity quarterback at that time – he never played in our game – as a matter of fact no varsity football player ever played in those early night football games. They took football too seriously.

    -John Macfie

    Class of ’68 & ‘69

    Ruvimbo Z. Chipazi is a fourth year Psychology student and the Art & Culture Editor for The Athenaeum 

  • Councillor Alyssa Hall Resigns

    Councillor Alyssa Hall Resigns

    Alyssa Hall, Councillor on the Students’ Representative Council has resigned from her position effective on January 10th, 2019.

    In a statement, ASU President George Philp noted that “On behalf of the ASU Executive I would like to thank Alyssa for her contribution to the Acadia Students’ Union”.

    ASU Chief Returning Officer Sacha Russo has been notified of Hall’s resignation and a by-election will be called no later than February 9th, 2019 to fill the vacancy. Hall’s position as Councillor will remain vacant for the time being.

    President George Philp added that “Alyssa has championed many important causes including sexual violence prevention, throughout her year and a half serving on council, and our campus is better because of it. We wish Alyssa all the best in her future endeavours.”

    Rylie Moscato is a first year English student and Columnist for The Athenaeum

  • Dear Laughter

    Dear Laughter

    When we were young we planted trees;

    broken branches, shoved in the ground.

    Meeting at the stop sign every day to race

    forward through another dimension.

    A lump of mud we called a hill became our salvation,

    at the risk of clay stealing your footwear,

    a creative nook to play and explore.

    You named the rock after a tiger

    and we fed it wild berries.

    After claiming all rocks to be alive,

    we tried to harvest them from the pavement

    as though they were smothering.

    Is that how you felt?

    Trying to keep in touch,

    over these years, at this distance.

    Were the memories you held

    too crowded with dreams?

    Outgrowing your past

    must have been a lonely challenge.

    Choosing to ignore the mud pulling

    at your heels, suctioning your boots,

    in the hope that the earth will leave you your pride.

    I ask if it would feel any better to accept your dirty socks

    and perhaps hold on a little longer

    to the railings of bridges you built

    together.

    Love, Youthful.

  • Abandoned

    Abandoned

    Trees harbour squirrels and other small strangers.

    Fog and gloom to rise at dawn and settle

    at dusk. The lurking cold presents dangers

    to every shriveled fungus and petal.

    Dead leaves rustling down, haunt the forest floors.

    Emptied branches of season’s progression,

    host to catch the end of autumnal spores;

    enter into a winter’s suppression.

    Like spirits unearthed by the scent of mold,

    deteriorate from crisps, claimed by moss.

    Dusting of crimson, crumbling of gold,

    veins and crevices bare rotted emboss.

    Guarding their threatened strength close to their core,

    rids them of weakness to be born once more.

  • Foggy Serenity

    Foggy Serenity

    Lose yourself in the fog,

    the pacing of the waves

    on ancient volcanic rock,

    blind to urgent futures.

    Distance becomes misty

    between craggy cliffs,

    scrubbing at the shores

    —highest tides in the world.

    Heal in this suspended time,

    in the cool breeze

    and eerie silence.

  • Sunday Sketches: Doppelgänger

    Sunday Sketches: Doppelgänger

     

    Jordan Mahaney is an aspiring graphic designer and artist, currently finishing her biology degree at Acadia University.

  • For When It All Becomes Too Much

    For When It All Becomes Too Much

    One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2019 is to take better care of my mental health, and I definitely don’t feel like I’m alone in that decision. I think in recent years there’s been a pretty dramatic improvement in how we talk about mental health, but we can always do better.

    I want to focus on the concept of self-care. A lot of corporations have taken the term self-care and made it into just another way for them to sell you stuff…

    “Planet Advertising in America orbits completely around the need to convince the uncertain consumer that yes, you have actually warranted a special treat. This Bud’s for You! You Deserve a Break Today! Because You’re Worth It! You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! And the insecure consumer thinks, Yeah! Thanks! I AM gonna go buy a six-pack, damn it! Maybe even two six-packs! And then comes the reactionary binge. Followed by the remorse. Such advertising campaigns would probably not be as effective in the Italian culture, where people already know that they are entitled to enjoyment in this life. The reply in Italy to “You Deserve a Break Today” would probably be, Yeah, no duh. That’s why I’m planning on taking a break at noon, to go over to you house and sleep with your wife.”

    -Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love

    ….but that’s entirely missing the point. Sometimes self-care does look like in advertisements or on social media: a face mask, a bath bomb, a new book, a meal out. And that’s great! Little luxuries are fantastic and no one is a bigger advocate of them than I (ask my family about me and bubble baths, they’ll tell you). However, to make self-care contingent on how nice it looks on your Instagram story is to miss out on what self-care actually is: things that you can do for yourself to help you feel good/get through the day/what have you, rather than just another excuse to buy stuff.

    So, my point. I want to discuss a few of the slightly less glamorous ways to practice self-care. I haven’t always stuck to these perfectly (hence the necessity of a resolution), but they have gotten me through some pretty tough times. University is not always an easy place to be, and I hope that maybe they’ll help you too.

    Develop morning and evening routines

    Everyone’s schedule is different and so are their personal needs, so what this looks like will differ for each individual. However, having these in place helps me immensely on days when even getting out of bed (and going back to sleep at night) feels like a challenge. Try to keep them flexible enough so as to give yourself leeway for when things come up (as they so often do when you’re living the student life), but once you find something that works for you, stick with it. One thing I would recommend including is picking out clothes for the next day before going to bed. It’s such a small thing, but it makes getting out the door the next morning feel ten times easier.

    Unplug

    The world is a stressful place to be sometimes, and I’m not just talking about the near-constant bombardment of apocalyptic-sounding news headlines. As wonderful as our small Acadia community is, it can feel like a bit like a pressure cooker sometimes. At a school where everyone knows everyone else’s business and the rumour mill never takes a break, even passive participation in campus culture can be hard on the head. I don’t quite know why this is, but very often people are quick to tell me quite personal things despite us only meeting recently; thus, I end up entertaining a lot of gossip and I always regret it afterward. If this sounds like you, take a break. It’s okay to disable your social media accounts, even temporarily, if that helps. It’s okay to tell a friend “I don’t have the mental space for this right now” if their gossiping is getting to you. Do whatever you need to do to not feel stressed out about your environment; try to remember all the good things about being here. It’s way easier said than done, but try not to stress about things you hear through the grapevine. What people have to say about you or those you love is none of your business, and it almost always reflects more on the person saying it than anyone else.

    Reach out

    We’ve all heard this one before: if you’re having a hard time, talk to someone. However, for many people, myself included, that is far easier said than done. I have struggled immensely with opening up to people for pretty much as long as I can remember. Part of that was because I always felt like opening up to someone had to be this big dramatic thing where I cry for a million years and the other person gives some sappy motivational speech. It doesn’t, though. It can be as simple as being honest with someone when they ask how you are. If you’re having a shit day, say so! Chances are they’ll be sympathetic, and it feels much better to commiserate with someone over a rough day than it does to fake more cheerful small talk.

    Reaching out goes both ways, however. If you think a friend or acquaintance is struggling with something, take a second to ask them if they’re alright. Don’t push them, but if they do want to talk, be there as best you can. It’s hard to feel like all you can do is listen, but most of the time that’s all people need. University can be an incredibly isolating experience for some, so try to create as many moments of genuine connection as you can.  

    I would like to end this article by letting you know that if you’re struggling, you are not alone. If talking to a friend doesn’t feel like enough, there are many resources you can try. The ASU has the Acadia Mental Health Initiative, the university has a Counselling Centre that also offers online assessment tools, and the Nova Scotia government recently rolled out a new program called HealthyMindsNS, which aims to make professional online and telephone counselling available 24/7 to students at all 10 universities in Nova Scotia. Please seek help if you think you might need it. Whether you feel like it or not, your presence on this campus and in this world is valuable, and you deserve to be happy.

    Good luck this term, my friends. Let’s take care of ourselves this semester and beyond.

    Mallory Kroll is a fifth year Economics student and Managing Editor of The Athenaeum

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