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in-depth local knowledge of the region.

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CONTENTSPg 3 Addresses

Pg 5 Meet the new Guild

Pg 6 Poetry Corner

Pg 7 Kaduwival Spread

Pg 11 Island Highlight

Pg 12 Research Paper Tips

Pg 14 Righteous Revolution

Pg 16 Caribbean Integration

Pg 18 Cave Hill Music Society

Pg 20 West Indian Idendity

Pg 21 Under Whose Influence

Pg 22 Sports

Pg 24 Chess

Pg 26 Faculty Week Reviews

CREDITSPUBLISHER: UWI Cave Hill Publications Committe

EDITOR: Shawn M. Hercules

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Ernesto Aponte, Dirk Austin, Franz GittensJacinth Browne, Benjamin Drakes, Shawn Hercules

WRITERS: Jacinth Browne, Daniel Boxill, Kemi Burgen, Zakiya Doyle,Jerelle Joseph, Damien Pinder, Denyce Blackman, Amanda Solomon, Daniella Thomas, Eliie Knaizeh, Alexandria Mackey

DESIGN/LAYOUT: The Cave Team

Shawn M. Hercules

Janique-ka John

I had an enjoyable time being the editor of The Cave. Even with all of its challenges, it was a valuable experience. I hope that you enjoy reading this issue and would continue to look out for subsequent issues. Since there would be no paper without them, I would like to thank the team, the contributors and all the photographers for working hard to make this publication possi-ble. As Pablo Picasso once said, “Action is the foundational key to all success.” so continue to study hard for upcoming exams and you will succeed once you put your mind to it.

It has truly been a pleasure working this last year as Publica-tions Committee Chairperson on the 2011-2012 Guild of Stu-dents. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who worked hard to make the projects a success. The Cave Newspaper would not be in existence without YOU the student body and your contributions. Though some of the publications could not be printed they are available for your perusal on www.uwicavehillguild.org . I wish everyone all the best in their exams.

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FEARFULLY AND

WONDERFULLY MADE

H ave you ever wondered why your mouth has the curves of sloping hills? Or why your skin is an even tone of charcoal?

Or why God particularly gave you short and kinky hair?

When I was a little girl it always appeared as if beauty was encompassed by blond hair, blue eyes, unnaturally tanned skin, and long fl owing hair. Every Christmas morning, for some strange reason, I’d receive a new white doll that cried mamma as you fl ipped it back and forth.(I bet you know what I’m talking about.) I’d be so excited I’d exhaust the poor doll so that by New Year’s Day its Hair would have fall out and its limbs would be missing (lol). To an extent this perception still exists today, in fact entire markets are established to make one’s hair straighter, longer, blonder or neater, and to make one’s skin the right shade of bronze.

But the Bible says that we were fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God (Psalm 139:14 and Genesis 1:27); that we are a royal priesthood and a peculiar people….chosen to show forth the praises of God. It tells me that He calls us out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). This means that we were created to look like my God “in His image” to glorify Him. We are replicas of how God sees Himself, and if that’s the case, then our beauty is based on His beauty and His standards.

A Message from Guild President 2012-2013

First and foremost I would like to thank you all for your support. The Guild of Students has been known for its representation of the student body and the philanthropic work it has done over the years. My intention as Guild President is to continue this trait as the Guild of 2012-2013 has seen the need to accept our social responsibility and give back to the community through various means. In my tenure I intend to improve guild facilities, advocate for improved shuttle service, improve relations with part-time students, as well as post graduate students, the expansion of the University of the West Indies HIV/AIDS Response Programme (UWIHARP) in raising AIDS awareness on campus. The promotion of UWISTAT and their cause to the wider campus community, increased support for clubs and societies.

I thank you for your continued support and encourage you to participate in all Guild activities as all these activities are geared. Once again, I thank you and wish you the best in your exams.

RegardsDamian BelgraveGuild President 2012-2013

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Poetry Corner

InsomniaHazy greyEvery thought soaked through designsThe starch like structure of my mind All is muddled, damp and grey Day is night and night is day My eyes like crumpled plastic wrapThe sunlight hits and strikes like tacksA vital consciousness I lack Or maybe it’s still there… perhaps How sleepless nights have dragged me here By cruel means I am aware I beg for hands to pinch myself Instead of clawing through this hell Hours, minutes, seconds came Cleaved to themselves: became the same And as my feet tramp through the door A single want of which I’m sure The paper: done; what should I fear?My being now too beat to careMy face is sunken, fatigue smeared My soul is stagnant, cold and bareWith ideas droning of despair And stale and listless empty stare I seal my eyes, slain on a bed And hope to rest as long as dead

By: Jacinth Browne

Rain (at the bus stop)Buckets cascading,Cold we sheets fl uttering by,Waltzing umbrellas swayingto the tempo of fl ashing lightsand rolling drums thundering on.Waiting.Yellow box on wheels, I awaitComfort in your cramped sweaty surroundings.I Long for and I listen for you.“Guh down in de rain! Guh down in de rain!”Your arrival heralded by the familiar rhythm“Doan stop down dey!Come up in de rain! Come up in de rain!”Alighting the steps, I’m surprised.Population two and air condition comfort,Maybe today won’t be so bad.But my class started 30 minutes ago.

By: Daniel Boxill

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After Party, Fashion Show , J’ouvert

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Trinidad

T he good thing about having more than one island is that you pretty much have the chance to get the best of both worlds. From

the busy streets of Port of Spain and San Fernando, to the pristine, calm and welcoming beaches of Tobago. This twin-island republic has just about everything that you’re looking for. A land bursting with an incredible history, from the indigenous people, to Spanish conquistadores, French, Dutch and British colonization, to slavery and indentured labour, Trinidad and Tobago is known for its melting pot of cultures where every creed can fi nd an equal place. One thing that the people always say is that T&T can boast of a population of warm and inviting people, always elated to ensure that you enjoy all that the country has to offer. As far as culture goes, one cultural festival that is most anticipated by Trinbagonians, and everyone else who may have had the privilege to partake, is Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, also known as “The Greatest Show on Earth”.

Carnival is defi nitely an event that anyone should attend. It is a festival that is full of life; a display of the beauty, art and the history of the people, representing a feeling of freedom and catharsis. There are actually scientifi c theories that propose that Carnival is necessary for life! For two days, people of every class, creed and social status take to the streets, dressed in carefully and beautifully made costumes and join bands to jump in the

streets and have the times of their lives. Carnival is the time where you can fi nd the homeless man having just as much fun as the President of the republic, both of whom can, and will be found on the streets of the city on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.

The celebrations start off on early Carnival Monday morning, at around 4am, when revelers come out wit mud, paint and oil, to the traditionally fun and enchanting J’ouvert, which marks the opening of the day and of the two days of euphoria. When J’ouvert is over, the masqueraders take to the streets, for the fi rst day in costume. On Carnival Tuesday, the big jump occurs, where everyone, both traditional and contemporary mas bands jump, wave and wine to sweet soca music. It is a beautiful sight to see the people of Trinidad and Tobago in a sea of unifi ed colour, gliding across the pitch black roads, moving in a rhythm that brings the country closer as a people. Not to mention the feteing that starts from as early as December. There’s nothing Trinbagonian people love more than Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. People from all over the world fi nd themselves skipping work and heading back to Trinidad for Carnival every year, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, you can bet your life I’ll be at Carnival next year. Whether you are in the middle of the bacchanal, “wining to de side”, or just looking on at the magical procession, it’s something you must add to your Caribbean bucket list.

&Tobago:

“Carnival is defi nitely an event that anyone should attend.”

by Kemi Burgen

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W riting a thesis or research paper at undergraduate or graduate level is seen as one of the most important endeavours

which a student undertakes. Many of us have asked the age old question: Why do I have to write a thesis? Well for starters, a thesis or research paper is required since it:

• Exhibits the knowledge you have learnt throughout the duration of your studies.

• Presents the strength of your writing skills. • Reveals your analytical skills.• Shows the ability you have to develop and research

a topic. • Highlights your grasp and command of language,

grammatical skills and your ability to reason. So from the looks of things, these papers are pretty important. However, one should desist from placing too much importance on these papers, since all you’re doing is placing stress and anxiety on yourself. Relax take it slow, but not too slow! Stop looking at these papers as major tests, don’t think about how you’re going to make the word limit, don’t worry about fi nding material, stop thinking your advisor is going to mark you hard, thinking negatively and worrying unnecessarily merely fuels your stress and anxiety. If you calm down and concentrate on the paper you will get through it, no matter what level you are at. By the time you’re fi nished, you’ll see it wasn’t so bad.

TWENTY SIMPLE THESIS

TIPSAND RESEARCH PAPER

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Nonetheless, to get you through this time, here are twenty simple tips you can consider when writing these papers:

1. Choose the topic of the paper very wisely. Be wary of choosing topics which have little or no information.

2. Always do research before you write the paper or choose a topic.

3. Work with your supervisor. Although these papers are to exhibit independent work, it is still very important that you seek counsel from your supervisor. Accordingly, if you don’t have guidance, you may fail or receive a low score.

4. Start working on the paper a year or more in advance. Preparing early eliminates presenting unfi nished or poorly researched work. It also gives you enough time to work on other assignments and to study for fi nal year exams, making you more relaxed.

5. Always remember the submission date of the paper. Keeping abreast of the deadline will allow you to have enough breathing space to complete the paper on time, and include anything that you think is important.

“Choose the topic of the paper very wisely. Be wary of choosing topics which have little or no information”

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6. Start where you feel comfortable. You can start by writing chapter 2 or 3, you do not have to begin by writing the introduction.

7. Submit a draft of the paper to your advisor so you can get some feedback. This will allow enough time to correct mistakes.

8. View samples of theses and research papers so you would have an idea of how they are structured.

9. Work on the paper every day if you can, even if it means you just rearrange one sentence.

10.Pay attention to the format and layout of the thesis. In this instance it is good to arm yourself with a faculty handbook, and the thesis/research paper guide which is applicable to your level.

11.Students should also pay special attention to the

format theses and research papers are presented in and also the number of copies they need to submit.

12.Work on the paper at the times when you are most

productive. For instance, if you write better at 3am or 7pm work on the paper at this time. Doing this will allow you to feel more relaxed and execute the work more effi ciently.

13.Familiarise yourself with the style of documentation which your Faculty regulates that you have to use to cite sources, read up online or get a copy of the

handbooks.

14.Proofread your work or have some colleagues go over the paper if they have time, they might be able to identify the mistakes you have overlooked.

15.Have a backup copy of the paper, that way, in the event of a disaster i.e. - your computer crashes- you will have the work saved on another device.

16.Stay away from “rumours”. Never believe writing a thesis is too hard, or a particular supervisor is too tough. Decide for yourself.

17.Get help from as much sources as possible, use past lecturers, teachers, friends or family members who have sound knowledge of your topic to provide help.

18. Make sure the chapters fl ow into each other, never present a disorganised paper.

19.Get support from family networks. If you feel you are losing focus, ask for help. Encouragement can take you a long way.

20. Always remember to relax and take it slow. Writing a thesis or research paper is not as hard as people make it out to be, thus, it is best to calm down and concentrate on writing an excellent paper.

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I n April 2008, with a mere personal savings of $300 Barbadian dollars at his disposal, 19 year old, Ari Daniel of St. Michael put his creative genes to the

test in the birth of Righteous Revolution, an appealing urban clothing line with a youthful and edgy twist which he is humbly the CEO of.

The trendy clothing line currently specializes in Urban Clothing- high quality T-shirts endowed in their logo. Ari and his team hope to venture into casual and formal wear as future projects of the clothing line.

The real message behind Righteous Revolution is one of positivity and creativity. Ari echoes that this message of positivity is not just for young people but for everyone; to admonish all, irrespective of whom you are, that your dreams can be realized once you put in the necessary hard work. In Ari’s own words he calls it ‘Doing You’.

The diffi culty of operating a business without any form of sponsorship or investment in today’s economy is no stranger to the Righteous Revolution Team. However, Ari says that he takes this hurdle as a personal driving force; reminding him that nothing comes easy! He tries to balance designing and pursing a Bachelor’s degree in Management at Cave Hill, while still fi nding time for blogging and chilling with his friends- some of his favourite pastimes. He admits, “It’s a diffi cult tasks but I sacrifi ce a lot; whether it is school or designing. It depends.”

Ultimately Ari wishes to fund an establishment in Barbados where young people can pursue the arts, music, dancing, photography, fi lm, needle-work and of course designing!

Contact InformationPhone: 1 246.249.4243 Email: righteousrevolution416@live.com Website: http://www.righteousrevo.com/ Find them on facebook: Righteous Revolution

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“Hats off to Ari Daniel and his team at Righteous Revolution; we salute your efforts to create your own future! “

Revolutionby Jerelle Joseph

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A n ambitious move was made by The Guild of Students to enact a Mock Caribbean Heads of Government Meeting which idealized a

possible future amalgamation of the Caribbean. The assembly of nations took place on February 1st, 2012 at the Shell Suite, as one of the scheduled events of Caribbean Integration Week at the Cave Hill Campus. Aurelia Bruce, International Affairs Committee Chairperson of the Guild, confidently spearheaded the event. She addressed a table of

leaders which included an articulate Antiguan prime minister in the form of Carldon Knight, tactful Jamonn Roberts representing Barbados, Rosanna John on behalf of Grenada, Jamaican Shauna Browne, Kasim Queely, a dynamic St. Lucian duo of Alberta Richelieu and David Francis, and a Trinidadian Catherine Christopher. Beginning promptly at ten, each prime minister took his or her role very seriously, not only in individual presentation but in the subsequent panel discussion.

The Future Of Caribbean

INTEGRATIONBy: Jacinth Browne

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Two major topics were addressed in the session, namely the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Development in regional education and the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). The Antiguan Prime Minister set the agenda to look at ICT, which was unanimously supported by the other islands. The general consensus was that

it was of great importance to implement ICT throughout the Caribbean. However it was the means of implementation that caused concern. Many of the smaller islands such as Antigua and St. Kitts have managed to ensure that students and teachers have access to individual laptops. Shauna Browne of Jamaica openly commended the actual Vincentian Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves for supplying St. Vincent’s school system with laptops with the assistance of the Venezuelan government. Antigua emphasized the need for IT to be taught in secondary schools from the very onset and even during the primary school stage. Methods such as teleconferencing can unite the Caribbean quickly, effectively and economically. In spite of all talk of unity, John noted having witnessed the EU website producing information

in twenty three languages while a multilingual CARICOM appears to only speak English. Where therefore is the unity if equal representation is not shared? Barbados expressed that “the time of fancy words and promises has passed.” Plans must be moved out of meetings and into reality. Along with such well-meaning intentions, most presenters pointed out the threat of internet hackers to the confidentiality of governmental information. Queeley thus effectively

summed all considerations and measures up as being dependant on “reality and feasibility”. The second half of the event commenced at approximately 1pm. The representatives began an informative discussion incorporating ICT with the prospect of CSME which encompassed other minor issues such as LIAT and currency. Antigua was accused of being anti-capitalist when he proposed that ICT should be made mandatory by employers for their employees. He was strongly opposed by the other heads of government who claimed that without the presence of incentives this was a futile demand to make. Christopher, who represented Trinidad, stated that in her personal opinion “the smaller islands are

against being dependant on the larger ones.” It was recognized that the smaller islands could benefit greatly by unity while the larger islands felt that there was no advantage for them in the bargain. However all the heads of government were in agreement that all the islands were prone to profit as rather than standing alone more strength existed in number.

Additionally in the international arena, the Caribbean would better be recognized as independent if they worked together. Education is necessary for efficiency as the Caribbean has long suffered as a result of a ‘crab in the barrel mentality’ rather than being supportive of each other. CARICOM should call meetings with the interest of the people at heart rather than only when it is politically advantageous. Other issues discussed included brain drain, currency union, enabling ease of work permits and whether or not artistes should be banned. The event proved to be a promising one, indicative of the potential existent among our various islands and the unanimity with which they are able to work. The disagreements were minor and it was clear that each representative had not only the best of their individual countries at heart but also the best of the Caribbean. Therefore the prospect of Caribbean Integration is not a lost cause but may well be an actuality that will come to pass with the arrival of another generation.

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Barbados expressed that “the time of fancy words and promises has passed.”

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T he UWI Cave Hill Music Society is the youngest performing arts group at the Cave Hill campus, but it can be deemed

one of the most ambitious as it seeks to be the formal hub for music related activities at Cave Hill. CHILL spoke with President of UWI Cave Hill Music Society, Damien Pinder, who said amidst all of the challenges the Society has faced, it still has visions of a bright future.

The Society was formed in 2010 by founder and former president, Christina Hunte, who after realising that the Cave Hill campus was without a Music Society, decided to gather a number of people who were interested in music, along with a few who wanted to help out and started the framework to get the group up and running. It is the only music group, apart from the Cavite Choral, on campus. However, the Music Society is more all-encompassing in that it performs as a band and has the human resources to perform as a small choir as well, also providing avenues for individuals or sub-groups to perform at events.

According to Pinder, “The Music Society was formed because there was a huge void on campus in regards to the exclusion of more than 95% of the University’s student population, who are not officially allowed to use University’s musical equipment because they do not do any music courses. In other words there are hundreds of students on campus who are pursuing other degrees, are not able to do music courses and don’t have access to musical equipment.” Pinder explained, “Essentially, they

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do not have access to the tools necessary to easily showcase their talents. If you are a student attending the Cave Hill Campus, not doing any music courses, then your chances of having access to musical instruments and outlets to perform at events are very slim. So, we provide avenues for the wider campus body to showcase their talents by holding events,

performing at events and also informing our members of any events that they can perform at after we have confirmed with the organisers of the events to provide performers.”

Pinder added “We also have an outreach arm which we started in our first year by going to homes of the elderly, and from last semester we have teamed up with Vision and Fortitude and have been

going to assist on occasion with entertaining young children at the hospital and children homes”.

He also revealed that the Society is not a non-profit organisation, jokingly adding that it could be since it has yet to make a profit, but rather it is a not-for-profit organisation. This means that it wishes to earn money, not for a profit’s sake, but to be able to purchase its own instruments and have access to its own sound-proof room, because finding space on campus to practice during the weekdays are

The Music Society was formed because there was a huge void on campus in regards to the exclusion of more than 95% of the University’s student population

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almost impossible. Pinder’s greatest peeve is the “stress” in finding space and times to practice which are suitable since a performance involves many different people with various available times.

“The Debate Society just need to be armed with their tongues and go anywhere, even in an open field, and hone their craft. The Music Society has to have coverage, electricity, drumset, guitars, guitar amps, bass amp, keyboard amp and microphones in order to have an optimum practice session. However, he believes that the time will come eventually when this headache is no more.

There are many ways to get in touch with the Society: an email can be sent to uwi.cavehillmusicsociety@gmail.com, or a post on its Facebook page, UWI Cave Hill Music Society. You are encouraged to send an email or comment on the Facebook page with any suggestions or questions you may have.

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The International Affairs Committee at Cave Hill is hailing their February celebrations as a success. The organization hosted a number of events for their “Caribbean Integration Week”.

The week culminated in a massive fete featur-ing major acts Beenie Man and Alison Hinds. But even as stimulating to the waist as jabbing to “Fa-luma” probably was, there was an equally stimu-lating discussion taking place in LR2 one morning.

On that day, February 3, was their panel discus-sion entitled “West Indian Identity: Myth or Re-ality?”. The group chose The Mighty Gabby to ad-dress university and secondary school students, as the featured speaker.

Far from boring, the veteran Barbadian enter-tainer held the attention of the teenaged audience as well as UWI students and members of the press that were in attendance.

Like a historian he fl uidly recited chapters of West Indian past with precision.

And like the gifted entertainer that he is, he used music like a spice, using his guitar to perform so-cial commentary that told the tale of Barbados for as long as he has lived in it.

What has Barbados contributed to the regional

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society? What does it mean to be a part of this so-ciety and how has it changed? What were some of the biggest challenges when our people tried to achieve seamless integration? How did this im-pact on our future identity? How much do we know about our forefathers of the Caribbean? Further-more, how much do we know about our ancestors in Africa? These are some of the questions that he engaged the audience in.

“I think there was that element of bringing it home to the students, so that we all understand - what does it mean really to be Caribbean? How did we get to this place? Not just this physical place but this place mentally, where we believe that the geo-graphical element of living on islands has to relate to being separate when, In reality, the Caribbean has so many more similarities than there are differ-ences. I think that was really brought home to the children as well as us sitting there.”

Johanna says that judging from the success of the International Affairs Committee’s week of activi-ties; it is benefi cial to continue pushing the agenda of Caribbean integration.

“I think the great thing about Cave Hill campus in general is that a lot of the organizations on campus have seen this need to push this understanding of West Indian identity.”

“Even at this Cave Hill campus, Caribbean inte-gration is no longer just a notion. It’s a reality be-cause we have students from various islands here [and therefore] we get to experience Caribbean in-tegration every time e go to school.

“So this campus in itself is a perpetuation of that notion and we hope to continue that in these panel discussions and in these debates.”

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is the University of the West Indies’administration?

Clearly not Caribbean governmentsnor the Community’s people.‘cause just as clearly certain people don’t careNor seem to realise that students are their clientsAs well as their cash cows who provide theirclassy cars.

But really... Unless We Initiatea reformation... noA Renaissance!A Rebirth of our way of thinking and revisit the running of this revered institutionwe run the risk of ruining a generation of looking-to-be-graduates who refuse to deal with the ridiculous bullshit but are conditioned into silent acceptance like their fore parents.

Until We Ignoreour fears of people who are our servants(but yet we make ourselves subservient to)And stand up to say no to sanctimonious shitWe will forever continue to be saddled with incom-petence.

Usually We Imitatewhat we see overseas butin a year of protests and calls for change,as typical of Us, We Ignored the major issuesand protested the minor things so Unfortunately, We’re Ignored stillso the University Won’t Improve.

We truly areUnited With Ignorance.

INFLUENCEUnder Whose

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F rom the 6th to the 11th March 2012, four swimmers represented the Cave Hill Blackbirds at the Barbados’ Long Course

National Swimming Championships 2012. The invitational competition fielded teams of swimmers from St Lucia, Grenada and St Vincent for 6 days of keen competition in various events and age groups. At the end of the 6 days of competition David St Louis, Somora Cherebin, Kyle McEachnie and Kamal Seale walked away with a total of total of 12 medals (9 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze).

Kyle McEachnie earned himself 3 gold and 1 silver, allowing him to gain the second highest number of points in the 25 and over age category. Seale with his four individual gold medals in just as many events, and Cherebin (2

gold, 1 silver) placed 3rd and 4threspectively, in the overall point standings of the 18-14 age group.

Of notable mention was David St Louis, who, at his first competition of this nature, was able to mount the podium to collect his bronze medal in the 50 meter breaststroke event.

There were reasonably impressive swims overall with most of the team producing personal best times in their respective events. With the qualifying standard for the Caribbean Island Swimming

Championship (CISC) within reach, the team members have resumed training in earnest with the hope of having at least one member qualify for their respective national teams.

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“There were reasonably impressive swims overall with most of the team producing personal best times in their respective events”.

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T he Blackbird Unit continued their dominant showing at the TISAB Netball Championships, with the A team winning the competition over-all. Our very own Alicia Harding was named

as A team and Tournament MVP. Paula Babb and Blondel Hurley were all rewarded for stellar performances with special mention also for Giselle Burke.

A training squad is to be now selected for trials leading up to preparations for the World University Championships in South Africa, Summer 2012.

I would also like to congratulate student assistant Kimberley for a commendable job and her fi rst victory as part of a sporting unit.

The attention now switches to the BNA League Competition which tips off on March 28th at 7.00pm at the Netball Stadium.

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How long have you been playing chess? I have been playing competitively for 11 years now, but I have known how to play since I was six years old. When I started secondary school, at the Lodge School, I began to play in tournaments but I didn’t like chess before that age. I thought of it as extremely boring and uninteresting. I also didn’t like to play so much because, in the beginning, my brother needed someone to play against, so I- at age 6- was forced to learn the moves, so that my brother could have some fun beating me up. Now, he doesn’t play competitively, but back then, he’d bribe me to get me to play.

Name your major successes within the time that you’ve been playing.In junior years, I’ve won the Sagicor Open junior tournament three times in a row. I’ve also won the national championships three times in a row from 2009 to 2011. I obtained a FIDE master title in the Sub Zonal (Bahamas 2010) for placing joint second. FIDE is the worldwide chess federation, much like FIFA is to football. It’s a French acronym for Federacion Internacional des Eches. So, in chess there is FM before my name, which stands for FIDE Master.However, this year between March 3 and 12, I’m going to Ecuador to try to win an IM title.

Martyn Del Castilho

HEART IN HIS CHESSYou may have seen his poster-size image mounted in the hallway by the former student affairs offi ce.A matter-of-fact 22-year old face stares smugly at the passers-by in the corridor. Clad in red, his fi ngers are casually intertwined, set atop an equally daunting chess board. Pasted below his image: Senior chess champion The framed picture immortalizes Martyn Del Castilho, a FIDE master who is formulating his next move to become a Grand Master in chess.Although majoring in Accounting, his love lies in the checkered board with a courtyard of pieces.He set aside some time to chat with The Cave about his schoolwork, his ideal career and what he has gained from the sport.

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Only three people in the Caribbean, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic have.

How do you usually manage the funding for your regional and international trips? UWI Cave Hill normally gives me good support and they have sponsored me very well these past years. I couldn’t have asked for more. They sponsored me to play in the Bahamas, where I won my title. I would say that I have their full support, and their assistance was vital.

Tell me about your relationship with Cave Hill in terms of your chess exploits. I have been Cave Hill Sports Personality of the Year 2011. Also, I help run the chess club and am captain of the Cave Hill chess team. I really want to give something back so I help by coaching the club before major tournaments. I want to help by promoting chess on campus. Most of the players have been playing chess before [they enrolled at UWI], so what the club needs is to get the attention of the others who didn’t play before.

What about studies? Has chess ever gotten in the way of school? I believe that it is a distraction, just like all other things, but to get to a certain level, you do have to put a lot of your time into it. However, I have learnt to manage my time well enough. So I would say that I successfully balance the two. Another goal of mine is to set an example for UWI students to follow, showing that you can achieve excellence in whichever sport and still continue with university studies.

And your major is in Accounting. Do you plan to become an accountant or are you planning a future in chess?Accounting…I’m not sure. Chess professionally…No. [It is] impossible to do that and live on this lovely island. I would have to live in Germany or Spain, because that is where the big consistent tournaments are, with the money.Also the standard of chess is much higher there

than in our region. Playing chess as an occupation can be very stressful. The games last for hours and even when you are not playing you are preparing for the next game. And, each tournament is at least nine games. My ultimate goal in chess right now is just to obtain the Grand Master title.

So what are you looking forward to this year?Well, I’m looking forward to representing Barbados at Olympiad 2012 in Istanbul Turkey later this year between August and September. It is a big deal. It is basically the Olympics of chess. The number of competitors is roughly the same as

the Winter games combined. Turkey is a team tournament, so four players from Barbados will compete against four from another country, and the score is added up in the end. So it will be 1-3, 2-2 or 4-0. There will be about 150 countries competing. Last time, we did better than any other English-speaking Caribbean nation.

How many smaller tournaments do you think you’ll compete in during the year?Four. One in Trinidad, another

in a venue yet to be stated, but somewhere in the English Caribbean.The remaining two will be in Barbados. One is the Heroes Day Cup, where they bring in masters from other countries, and the national finals, where I will try to defend my title.

In which year did you gain the title?In 2009, 2010 and 2011.

That’s awesome! Congrats!Yup. So the first prize is a thousand dollars. The tournament will happen again this year with similar prizes, so I’m hoping…

Well, we certainly wish you the best of luck, Martyn.Thank you!

Martyn Del Castilho: Heart in his Chess

“I have been playing competitively for 11 years now, but I have known how to play since I was six years old”

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T he Faculty of Medical Sciences is fondly becoming popular because of use of the Henry Fraser Lecture Theater (HFLT)

called the Medical Lecture Theater (MLT) by many students who now use the facility. HFLT was the setting for the start of MEDSCI Week on Sunday 12th Febraury which encompassed an inter-faith Thanksgiving Service. All in attendance expressed their gratitude to God, including Dr Cohall and MSA President Christopher St. Hill who extended their thanks to all in attendance.

“Scrubs Day” followed as a sea of blue, white, maroon, lilac and even multicoloured, brightly patterened scrubs denoting the paediatric profession were all proudly portrayed by the future doctors.

Valentines’ Day flooded the HFLT with red baloons, beautiful bouquettes, and roses from lovers, anonymous admirers, and friends from within the Faculty as well as other faculties and ‘Dear Cupid Requests’ presented with smiles and hugs in abundance among those who participated.

Wednesday brought with it a Blood Drive coincidentally the same day that students wore their faculty T-Shirt. The two separate events were

linked by the statement printed on the faculty T-shirt, “Donate your bodies to Science”. The day was brought to a close with a lecture by Professor Henry Fraser at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The lecture was a reflection on the life of Professor Henry Fraser the former Dean of the Faculty,

On Thursday, students were decked out on Professional Day where both male and female were dressed in their finest attire. The night brought with it an evening of Karaoke and Games at The 3W’s Pavillion.

On Friday, the week climaxed with the well-anticipated Med Sci Fete, “Resuscitate”. The Naughty Nurses were out in full effect, delivering their shots here and there, and even granting birthday wishes. After that long week of school, it was evident that everyone was resuscitated. Who knows? Some may have even overdosed on the hype.

After all the partying into Saturday morning, the week ended on a calm note with a small Beach Lime at Brandons. We gathered, thankful for another year, another Med Sci Week and started making plans on the next one already.

So keep your calendars cleared for next year!

MEDSCI WEEK 2012By: Amanda Solomon & Daniella Thomas

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by Denyce Blackman

T heir struggle is one for human rights- the right to be who they

are, free from violence and harassment. The right to have consenting sexual relations with others without losing a life, liberty or livelihood. And

the right to be recognized as equal citizens and to be treated with respect that is due to all people.” - The No-Nonsense guide to Sexual Diversity by Vanessa Bird

A panel discussion entitled “Reasoning the Rights of

Gays was organised by the Humanities and Education chairperson 2011-2012 Donnya Piggot. The discussion raised the issue of homophobia within our student body here as well as sister campuses.

The then President of the St. Augustine Guild of Students, Amilcar Sanatan, gave suggestions to improve the quality of life of the LGBT community across campuses, including his decision to ban homophobic music to be played at all St. Augustine events.

“I remember the response I got from students, like, yo, the rastaman trying to stop de music….he defending de bulla and dem, because I told deejays [they] can’t play the “Boom Bye Bye”. And I’m showing you that at this stage now, we can create spaces and policies to try to ensure that if we can’t control our society, if we can’t control Trinidad and Tobago or St. Vincent or Grenada or Barbados, that we can still take charge of our campus.”

The panel’s aim was to explain to the listeners that members of society with a different sexual orientation deserved the same rights that human beings are entitled to.

One audience member, Juice Cielto, was especially impressed by what she called the “uplifting conversation” which followed the discussion into the Moot Court foyer.

“There were discussions about forming more alliances and about trying to make people feel less alone. A lot of people in the wider gay community came out to support the event simply because the forum was very open. People could express views and hear what is really going on in [the LGBT community] that is so closed. It encouraged people to hope in a way that they never hoped before.”

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T he Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences (FPAS) recently celebrated its annual Faculty week with great fanfare! Numerous

events were held, starting with fellowship at the St. David’s Anglican Church, followed by an informative lecture on “Renewable Energy” by Dr. Thomas Rogers. The lecture really put how the human population can really impact the fragile ecosystem we live in, into perspective.

Tuesday marked the inception of “The Genius Convention,” a career fair that was exclusive to FPAS students, something which the students of the Faculty have been asking about for a while. Companies which attended included AID Inc., the Barbados Government Analytical Services Lab and Banks Holdings Limited (BHL). BHL came with an enthusiasm that was infectious, and they really caught the students attention with the plethora of job opportunities as well as some of giveaways of their favourite products.

Wednesday marked “Geek Chic,” the t-shirt day! T-shirts were designed to invoke the appreciation of science and the foundation by which we as human beings rely on. The design was inspired by “I Breathe Science,” where various aspects of

science where depicted in human lungs.On Thursday, FPAS adopted a cause a community

outreach program via UWI Vision and Fortitude to the Haynesville Children’s Home. We, in association with corporate Barbados, were able to provide

learning tools and other essentials to these children.

Now, to dispel the rumour that all science students do is study and solve calculations, we hosted “Ultraviolet.” Science kids do know how to party and that event was proof of it!

Lastly, we ended the week with a cocktail and charity benefit entitled “Human Element.” A portion of all proceeds were donated to the Haynesville Children’s Home.

Lecturers attended, students mingled with them and with each other, the food was great and the drinks were pouring! Everyone had a great time, especially when luxurious prizes were up for draw from places such as from the Waterside Restaurant, Indulgence Spa by Royal Westmoreland and Chakra Spa.

We appreciated everyone who participated in our events and we are and forever will be, humbled by the student enjoyment of these events. A big thank you to the entire Campus and a special shout out to all those in FPAS!

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I t was that time of the year that law students here at the Cave Hill campus dream about. The chance to take a break from the books,

kick back, relax and have fun! Yes, Law Week!! With a range of activities all geared towards enhancing body, mind and spirit, Law Week 2012 was definitely well worth the wait.

First things started off with Sports Day - The War of the Law Lords. Four warriors - The CCJ, ICJ, House of Lords & Privy Council - battled to be the last house standing. The day was certainly fun filled with events ranging from a Mascot competition, to cheer-leading, “pack de ZR” and of course RELAYS!!

Up next was FIAT EXCELLENCIA - A Cocktail in Honor of Human Rights which featured a presentation by Mr. Dan Suter of the British High Commission & honored the accomplishments of UWI’s very own Ms. Tracey Robinson, Prof. Rose-Marie Belle Antoine & Alina Kaczorowska. Three exceptional women who have dedicated their service to the Law Faculty & the issues surrounding Human Rights.

What would Law Week be without a Mooting Competition! Sponsored by the prestigious Clarke Gittens & Farmer, Law students faced off in a mock trial geared towards the enhancement of advocate and research skills. Students today, Lawyers tomorrow!

The Law Society is a welfare organization so of course there was a Career & Wellness Day. Students, faculty members and the general public were given the opportunity to get free blood pressure testing & diabetes testing. In the career segment it featured the premier of the highly anticipated documentary “No Witness No Justice”.

As the week wound down, it was time for Law Students to do the same! The theatrical production was followed by the highly anticipated fete “Beerly Legal” and finally a night of elegance, the “Legal Regal Gala”.

Law Week 2012 was truly The Ultimate Experience - see you guys next year!

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