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A little more coin in our pockets eliSha Kay aldrich aSSiStant editor Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has made strides in the race for governor, proposing to raise the minimum wage in Rhode Island to $10.10 by the end of 2018. Last Thursday, he discussed the issue with local business owners Natalie Morello, Asher Schofield and Line Daems. Taveras stated that, “There was a time when my mother worked at the minimum wage to support my sister, brother, and me. The hours were tough and the paychecks weren’t large, but she was proud to have a job she could support our family on. I know there are tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders in the same situation today and this pay raise will help bring the financial stability and opportunities they need. This is personal for me. It isn’t some policy out of a briefing book. I have felt what a higher wage can do for a family.”
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Mayor Angel Taveras states plans to raise the minimum wage $10.10 in his bid for Govenor. The mayor released a schedule for the wage increases which would be slowly implemented over the course of his potential term. In 2015, the minimum hourly wage would be raised to $9.00; $9.25 in ‘16; $9.75 in ‘17; and $10.10 in ‘18. After such increases are made, Taveras plans to index the minimum wage according to the inflation rate. The minimum wage in Rhode Island was
recently increased to $8.00 an hour, and another bill has been passed to increase it again, but according to Taveras and his staff, Rhode Islanders who make currently minimum wage will earn less in real terms than those did in 1968 due to inflation. At the level minimum wage is right now, a single mother with two children would earn $2,900 below the poverty level.
A study conducted by the Economic Policy Institute found that increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour would increase the wages of 65,000 Rhode Islanders. Another 26,000 would benefit indirectly. Such a raise would affect 20% of the Rhode Island workforce. Morello, the owner of Shoppe Pioneer, ties minimum wage payment to the level of employee appreciation. “I pay above the minimum wage because I believe if you value your workforce, you should pay a wage that shows it. At the end of the day, how you run your business reflects your values.” Schofield, the former president of the Hope Street Merchants Association and owner of Frog & Toad, agrees. “Increasing the hourly minimum wage to $10.10 would help pump more money back into our local economy. I am proud to support Angel Taveras’ proposal to strengthen our state’s economy by investing in the financial security of our most vulnerable workers.” Schofield’s statement about vulnerable workers rings true at Rhode Island College. With many students working to support themselves, or even their families, raising the minimum wage will directly affect them. This proposal is Mayor Taveras’ second of his building blocks for economic development here in Rhode Island. The first was a statewide universal pre-kindergarten.
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Don’t let this be you.
‘Till the sun comes up...
Already planning all-nighters? Think again.
Stephanie Faria Anchor Contributor The warnings have been exhaustive by health professionals, feared by high schoolers and ignored by college students. At some point in our college careers we’ve pulled the infamous allnighter. It might be thrilling the first couple of times; it’s the perfect excuse to consume copious amounts of Red Bulls and Doritos. Just like clicking “I Agree to the Terms and Conditions,” we nod our heads when the doctor asks if we get eight hours of sleep. Is it really worth it though? Yes, education is important, but your health should always come first. All-nighters are more harmful than you think. At Surrey University in the UK, a study was conducted to better understand the effects of jet lag and working night shifts. A total of 22 men and women had their bedtime delayed by four hours each day for three days, and were observed by researchers. Dr. Simon Archer shared the results with BBC, stating that 97 percent of the rhythmic genes, those that defend the body,became out of sync. The results were simply described as chaotic. At the college level, the effects of sleep deprivation are just as destructive. An article by Bari Lieberman on greatlist.com explains that the feeling of euphoria or over confidence one might experience is short-lived and can lead to risky behavior. The rational decision-
making part of our brain cannot function properly and so the emotional “fight or flight” tendencies take over. Kelsey Mulvey at hercampus.com agrees, adding that it can lead one to act spontaneously, which isn’t a good idea during a final. Staying up all night shows in exam grades. Less sleep means it is harder to focus and retain information and, ultimately, a lower grade. Besides irritability and lower grades, pulling an all-nighter can cause weight gain because the hormone, ghrelin, which tells us when to eat, is produced more and there isn’t enough leptin to tell you when to stop. Instead of reaching for a banana, pizza and chips always sound good at 3 a.m. All that glucose cannot be processed correctly without enough sleep, and that can lead to diabetes and kidney failure. It is also best to stay away from caffeine; the energy wears off in only a few hours and it is hard on your system. Caffeine is said to cause anxiety, stomach disorders and an irregular heart rhythm. The immune system is also weakened, making you more susceptible to the common cold. Doing it once or twice, while inadvisable, can easily be cured with a good night’s rest immediately following, but if you repeatedly pull all-nighters, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks or strokes. It’s better to study during the day and get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. You’ll get a better grade and be a lot healthier, too.
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ASU frat Can you smell suspended for me now? racist party Fernanda beZiaco anchor StaFF
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Donald Trump isn’t done yet.
The Donald sets his gaze on Albany, NY ryan Foley anchor StaFF While billionaire Donald Trump may have given up presidential ambitions, he has not left the political arena quite yet. Last week in New Hampshire, he discussed his plans to run for Governor of New York. Trump’s political activity began in 2000 when he decided to run for president as a third party candidate. His most serious political campaign was in the 2012 presidential race, where he tried running as a member of the Republican Party. However, he ended up withdrawing from the race prior to the primaries. Despite New York being a blue state in the past several elections and having a Democratic governor for the past eight years, Trump may have a shot at winning. He will have no problem raising money for his campaign and has friends on both the Left and the Right. Most have seen Trump’s past political campaigns as insincere, but Trump’s popular TV show, “The Apprentice,” which normally airs in the spring, shows no signs of coming back in the near future. Also, Donald’s oldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, are experienced businesspeople who could run his New York City operation while he is in Albany. The state of New York has had a steady decrease in population over the past decade,
with many of its residents moving down south to Florida. It appears Florida may unseat New York as the nation’s third most populous state in as early as this year. Should he decide to run for sure, this election will be one of the most high-profile races in the country. Trump’s deadline for announcing his official candidacy is April 24. The Primary election takes place on June 24. The current governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has alienated many conservatives by recently saying that “prolife, pro-gun and anti-gay people are not welcome in New York State.” However, these people probably would not have voted for him in the first place. Cuomo took office in 2011, winning 62.6 percent of the popular vote. Polls administered in the past few months show Cuomo as the winner in all possible elections, no matter the opposition. Southwestern New York State was Cuomo’s strongest opponent in the 2010 election. A recent Siena poll puts Governor Cuomo’s approval ratings at 66 percent. If Trump wants to win, he must cater to Republicans and independents alike, along with those who disapprove of Cuomo’s gun restriction law, the SAFE act. While all the polls appear to be in Cuomo’s favor, there is still time for Trump to make his case. Only the results on Election Day will determine who will sit in the governor’s mansion next January.
A fraternity at Arizona State University has been suspended due to allegations that its members threw a party mocking and degrading black people in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students were invited to the themed party hosted by Tau Kappa Epsilon and instructed to wear clothing that typified African Americans. Photos of partygoers posted on social media showed individuals dressed in sports jerseys and baggy pants with others flashing popular gang signs. Alex Baker, spokesman for the national chapter of TKE issued an apology expressing regret for “any offensive actions that a few of our members might have participated in. Tau Kappa Epsilon does not condone or support any actions by its members that would be defined as racist, discriminatory and/or offensive. Social events with ‘party themes’ that are defined as such have no place in our fraternity’s mission or purpose.” Civil Rights leaders are also angered, referring to the events as ‘outrageous and offensive.’ They have demanded university faculty and staff receive diversity training, expulsion of involved individuals as well as banning Tau Kappa Epsilon from ASU. They have also threatened to boycott university funding if school officials do not meet with them. At the time of the party, TKE was already on probation for assaulting a rival fraternity in 2012. University officials will be investigating this latest incident and may determine TKE’s ban from the school is beneficial to the fraternity’s national chapter as well as the ASU community.
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After a 2013 full of PS4s, Xbox Ones, internet balloons and watches doubling as phones, it seems only natural to start 2014 looking at more non-traditional, possibly bizzare technology. Let’s take a deep breath and talk about the smell phone. The Olfactive Project’s OPhone was created by David Edwards, founder of Le Laboratoire, alongside his Harvard University students, Rachel Field and Amy Yin, plus an international team of artists, scientists and designers. The team has been working on a “Virtual Coffee” experiment since 2007, and have now reached the final point of the experiment, which is to send an electronic coffee odor around the world with the new OPhone. The project is described as a third dimension global communication. According to the official press release from Le Laboratorie, “the OPhone will permit us to send olfactory messages instantaneously and around the world. These messages, like the text and sound messages we share every day, can be transmitted in crisp olfactory letters–A B C D–precisely in space and in time.” Basically, the device will comprehend different types of odors in “olfactory letters,” then people who possess the device can send and receive olfactive messages. It is definitely a neat idea, as it would be nice to send a sweet smell to a friend in place of a smiling emoticon, but the notion of receiving a foul odor is cause for concern.It seems more likely the technology will not soon see any practical application, less so than the smart watches, and the OPhone will never see consumer levels of production. The technology, if it works, should be applauded for its ambition. As I always say, I guess we will need to wait to see–or… smell, in this case. Meanwhile, you can check out the project at LeLaboratoire.org.
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donovan shows its new menu Campus Calendar I bet you all are wondering, “What’s going on around campus next week?” Look, we all want to know, so this time, instead of lazing around in boxers, the answer is in these briefs.
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Students sample a variety of new choices from Donovan’s new menu.
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Resident students were granted the opportunity to see student voices in motion, last Monday when the Donovan Dining Center offered resident students a sneak peek at their new spring menu. Students have been voicing their opinions about what should and should not be in the dining center. For years, and over the past year, Donovan has implemented numerous changes. They have provided more on-the-go food, increased gluten free items and healthier options. During the residential dinner, Donovan showcased numerous food options for everyone. They took the liberty of showing mini options to some big things they have coming. There was a new sandwich, which contained some simple Italian meats and was topped with a new relish. This was offered in mini sandwiches so that many could try it. There were mini chicken pies, mac and cheese bites and pineapple rice., as well as customizable options, including salad and pasta bars. Donovan Dining staff wanted everyone to know about their new food. Chefs gave out the pork and ribs to students so that they could tell them where the meat came from and how it was prepared for the day. The ever-loved sushi was also present. Donovan asked the sushi company to visit and speak with students regarding their product, as well as hand out samples. The Donovan
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“This is a pretty rad idea, I’m thinking this should be a Donovan tradition.” workers were all present with smiling faces to inform students about the new food options. Students responded well to the enthusiasm and were eager to try new things. Residents were able to give feedback and let Donovan know what they thought of the new items. The criticism both good and bad, but it was all taken to heart. After speaking to the managers of Donovan, they were more than pleased with the thoughts of all the students. Donovan staff and managers are working to make improvements and to continue to provide the students of Rhode Island College with greater, healthier options. The Donovan Dining Center welcomes all feedback on their service and their food options.
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Shoreline wants your submissions Josh Estrella RIC Life Editor In less than a week the last day for students to submit articles to Shoreline will arrive and the Rhode Island College literary magazine will begin developement. Shoreline is a club and a class at RIC whose goal is to publish everything from short fiction, poetry, non-fiction and visual arts submitted by the students. This program gives new writers and artists a chance to get published and receive recognition for their hard work. With only a little time left for this year’s magazine, Shoreline strongly encourages students to submit their work.
The magazines go on sale at the end of the spring semester, and in the fall the process starts all over again. This program, which is run by students of the RIC community, offers an opportunity that students at many other colleges would never receive and portrays the creative energy of our college. For students majoring in creative writing Shoreline even offers a two part class in the fall and spring semester that can be used as part of your major requirements. Shoreline is looking for your creative work. Anyone interested in being a part of this magazine should send your pieces to ric. shoreline@gmail.com. Guidelines for submissions can be found on the RIC English department website.
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Seeing the Cosmic Web Taylor Lundy Anchor Staff Recently, astronomers have been able to do something that has never been done before: view the Cosmic Web. For some time, scientists have theorized that there is actually a vast network of cosmic filaments, connecting most or all of the galaxies in our known universe. After the Big Bang, the universe began to cool very rapidly and, while doing so, scientists believe most of its matter–including and especially dark matter–formed into a network of filaments that spanned the universe. Certain points of this web contained more mass than others, eventually resulting in the formation of stars, galaxies and other such bodies. Due to limitations in telescope and propulsion technologies, much of our knowledge about the deepest frontiers of space and about the universe as a whole comes from computer models. Scientists observe what they can, and using those observations along with highly advanced astrophysics and mathematics can create models of how certain astrophysical phenomena may look or behave. “May” is the key word in the previous statement, because these models can and have been at least partially wrong. Being able to actually observe a phenomenon is often much more conclusive, yet just as often proves to be far
trickier. Unfortunately, however, these filaments exist as rarefied and highly ionized gas, and are invisible. Scientists have been able to visualize intergalactic gas by detecting its absorption of light from bright background sources, but that hasn’t been able to show us how the gas is distributed. But recently astronomers used the telescope in Hawaii to detect a very large and bright nebula of gas stretching about two million light-years across intergalactic space. The nebula was well-lit thanks to a nearby quasar. Astronomers immediately took advantage of the situation and used it to detect the fluorescent glow of hydrogen gas caused by the intense radiation from the quasar. What they saw was the Cosmic Web. For the first time, scientists were actually able to observe the filamentary structure of the web. While the discovery does in fact confirm current conceptions of how the universe formed and evolved, it also shows some cracks in our knowledge. The filament that was observed was far more massive than simulations predicted–containing gas with a weight equal to a thousand billion of our suns. This means that scientists are going to go back and refine the models currently being used, and it goes to show how any and all knowledge we have can be so easily changed by the simplest–and sometimes luckiest–of discoveries.
“Rogue Legacy” Zach Mellin Anchor Contributor High on graphics, but low on funds? This is Gaming on a Budget, an indie game review column. This week, I’m talking about “Rogue Legacy,” a platformer by Cellar Door Games. “Rogue Legacy” is available on Windows, Mac and Linux. Inspired by the niche genre of “roguelikes,” “Rogue Legacy” embodies all the strengths of its predecessors, especially in its simplistic, unmerciful and ultimately addicting gameplay, but brings it to a new audience in a new way. After a brief tutorial sequence, the game tosses you into a large, explorable castle. The goal is simple: beat the four bosses and multiple environs scattered throughout the massive estate in order to open the large golden door at the entrance of the castle, before battling the final boss within. Throughout the castle are breakable objects, dangerous traps and aggressive enemies. As you journey throughout, you collect gold and treasure, until you inevitably fall to the dangers of the dungeon. That’s when “Rogue Legacy” reveals the feature that separates it from its competitors. Rather than respawn your character, you must choose an heir from three options, with a random class, gender and selection of traits. While gender is little more than aesthetic, each class requires different play styles, and each trait can change the game experience by draining color, reversing directions, or depriv-
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ing you of much needed information. Your heir inherits the gold you just collected, and has a chance to buy skills, power-ups and items before he must offer the remainder of his gold to re-enter the castle and continue his quest. However, you’ll notice some changes, such as the castle being completely randomized, spawning new rooms, enemies, treasures and challenges each time. From there, the game continues on the simple formula: enter the castle, gather gold, choose an heir, buy more skills and equipment to strengthen that character, and enter the dungeon again. Each time you enter, your characters become stronger and will get further than the last; you find more powerful items, more gold, and more difficult enemies and traps. “Rogue Legacy’s” strength lies in its simplicity, making it easy to just play a quick life here or there and get further, but it also keeps you coming back for more as you learn more tricks or earn more skills. Despite the random nature of the dungeon, the game does suffer somewhat from its repetitive gameplay, but the wide array of enemies and challenges tend to make sure you stay hooked. Overall, “Rogue Legacy” is a challenging, but extremely fun experience. It can be bought on Steam for only $15, or from the game’s website, roguelegacy.com. Nervous about spending that money? The website also offers a free short demo that gives a good sample of the gameplay.
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“Inside Llewyn Davis” is a Coen Classic Ty Dugan Managing Editor
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They were merely freshmen Young The Giant slaughters sophomore slump Greg Maynard Anchor Contributor The first law of thermodynamics states that the total amount of energy in the grasp of our existence is finite. Energy, as we know it, can neither be created, nor destroyed. This means that any occurrence–whether a creation of a diversely magical mind or a ruined wasteland that was once a cherished home, won by the grim lottery of natural disaster–is a product of recycled energy. It’s the very same energy that cut the ribbon of planet Earth’s “now-open” party 4.54 billion years ago. See, guys, science can be cool. “Mind Over Matter,” indie outfit Young The Giant’s newly-released second album, gives a tremendous exemplary model to that first law. After all, it’s been a little over three years since “My Body” and “Cough Syrup” stumbled through the airwaves of local alternative radio, quenching the thirst we didn’t know we had. The sophomore record is an unruling test for most indie groups–it’s determinant of the progress they’ve made since their first record; how far they’ve developed and evolved, musically and on a personal level. This being said, and also remembering that collectively, the members of Young The
Giant are all in their twenties, there had been a dam of communal curiosity preceding the album’s release this past Tuesday. Well, our worthy contenders passed the test, with flying alternatively hipster, ironic colors. “Mind Over Matter” is certainly recognizable of the group’s past work. Like a wound that has reopened into a spilling of sunlight, Young The Giant provides us a respectable portfolio of thirteen tracks to ooze and chew over. The one thing the five have abandoned, and likely for the best, is their comfort zone of mid-tempo recording. “Mind Over Matter” showcases the band’s diversity picked up through touring and growing up. The aggressive single, “It’s About Time,” shines light on Gadhia’s vocal range, taking a fierce bite down on his territory with the help of the flawless cooperation between fuzzed guitar hooks and the hushed snare work of the drummer. If you’re going to listen to any track on this album, make it “Mind Over Matter.” Lyrically, it captures the raw, and often bitter yearning and longing for finding yourself that this record aims to thematically obtain. Musically, it’s a gem that even Spyro wouldn’t want to touch. “If the world don’t break, I’ll be shaking it, ‘cause I’m a young man after all,” Gadhia belts as his bandmates contribute their fifty cents of cymbal splashes that feel like rain water splashing against your own skin, the introduction of keys, and a solemnly humble bass line. “Eros” is a classful, edgy taste of modern seduction for young lovers–hell, maybe even the elderly; seniors get down and dirty, too. It’s characterized by quick, punchy guitar hooks and the solid, clean stability of Comtois’ percussion work. Erase all expectations and give this record a listen. At the very least, it will teach you one thing: Leave your jackhammering thoughts in the backseat and let your desire and intuition take the wheel and choose the destination. After all, you know what they say: Mind over matter.
Joel and Ethan Coen have created some of the greatest American films of this or any generation. They have mastered the story of inconsequential and even plain people in what can only be seen as incredible and awful situations. “Inside Llewyn Davis” is no exception, as it takes the New York folk scene of 1961 and makes the problems of Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) seem like a fascinating journey of self-doubt and musical value. At no point are the characters presented as the kind who would carry a gun, rob a bank, or steal government documents. They are real people in real situations, and it is a fad I personally wish the Coen brothers would get out of. These aren’t the average Coen crucibles, either; they are not ordinary people in extraordinary situations. The problems faced by the characters–poverty, unwanted pregnancy, lost cats, and never being able to close a solid gig or make it in the industry–are very real problems. The characters don’t crave our attention. In fact, Llewyn is as misanthropic and smug a character as any before him and he continues the recent trend of Coen films with characters who are either too real or whose problems are irreconcilable and, thus, uninteresting. It’s not that this movie is bad because the situations that Llewyn finds himself in continue to escalate. In fact, like most Coen classics, that trendy rise to anti-climax is what most pay for. The artistic licensing on the human experience is always fun to watch. On the other hand, there’s the recent progression into the bleak and glib stories that are as fascinating as they are frustrating to watch. “Inside Llewyn Davis” makes it into this category. It can be stressed that had it not been for the cat, the movie’s story may not have worked at all. The connecting piece between all the subplots is the silly, orange cat that escapes from the apartment Llewyn crashes at in the beginning of the film. The antics and misunderstandings that occur throughout the rest of the film, which include some of the most uncomfortable conversations I have ever seen in a Coen brothers flick, can be traced back to that stupid cat escaping the apartment. The club scenes are tremendous with Max Casella, an unsung, background
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character actor pulling off the club owner shtick wonderfully. The Gaslight Cafe is a shadowy, smoky, poorly lit, folk music cafe where Llewyn performs multiple times throughout the film. The music is just to die for. With T Bone Burnett as executive music producer, (“Crazy Heart”) there was a lot of impact in the music. The Coens focus on story and characters first and foremost, but their ear and concern for music is not to be dismissed. The Coens had worked with T-Bone Burnett before on the “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” soundtrack and it shows that their creative talents for Americana storytelling meshed well. They have certainly replicated the magic of “O Brother,” if not topped it. The Coens don’t shy away from their successful characters who have been morally compromised by self-inflicted situations. Jean (Carey Mulligan) is quick to blame her pregnancy, infidelity and mostly anything else on Llewyn, despite Llewyn’s comment “it takes two to tango.” The Gorfeins are the most awkward characters in the film. Educated, upper-class characters on the Upper East Side and charitable to a fault, they are the parents of Llewyn’s now dead musical partner, Mike. Clearly the source of much of Llewyn’s hapless outlook, this death has transformed him into an irresponsible man who is caught in a corner of trying to make ends meet. It’s no mistake that this movie wasn’t released en masse in theaters across the country. A limited release makes sense, even with directors and writers as successful and talented as the Coens. CBS Films and StudioCanal probably took what Joel Coen said seriously when he interviewed with Deadline.com. “The film doesn’t really have a plot. That concerned us at one point; that’s why we threw the cat in.” The film has plot, but it’s not much of one. This is a glimpse of a man’s life, a single snapshot of a few days of his miserable existence and, as such, it does not make good viewing for most mainstream audiences. But if you are looking for some high quality cinematography and directing, outstanding dialogue, and incredible acting and singing performances, this is the movie for you. While only at Avon until Wednesday, “Inside Llewyn Davis” might be one of the Coen’s most erratic and enigmatic films they have ever made. If for no other reason than that, it is worth checking out.
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Dayle Decker Sophomore, Film Studies I would change the price of living on campus, and that we are required to have a meal plan.
Joe Sherry Sophomore, Film Studies I would not require as many sciencerelated courses for the gen-ed program.
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Is “Carrie”’s newest incarnation really worth seeing?
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Jacob Bedard Anchor Staff The most recent film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Carrie” came out on DVD and Blu-Ray on Jan. 14. The first time I heard that this film was being made, I thought it was a joke. In 1976, director Brian De Palma (“Mission: Impossible”) decided to make the first film adaptation of “Carrie,” which was a smash success. This, in my opinion, is where the line should have been drawn–but it wasn’t. “The Rage: Carrie 2,” a faux sequel, was released in ‘99, and a made-for-television “Carrie” debuted in ‘02, both muddying the name and legacy of the original. Brian De Palma’s adaptation was great enough to overshadow any future Carrie-based films, so why bother? Yet, in May 2011, plans for an even newer “Carrie” adaptation began, aiming to make a version of the movie that was modernized, yet more faithful to the original book. In Oct. 2013, this new version of “Carrie” hit the big screen, and earlier this month, was released on Blu-Ray. “Carrie” is the story of Carrie White, a shy, unconfident high school student whose senior year is fast approaching its end. Carrie is often bullied by the popular girls in school for being shy, religious, or even for just being different. When Carrie gets home at the end of the day, she is greeted by her mother, whose abuse and fire-and-brimstone totalitarianism have slowly taken their toll on the young woman. One of her mother’s favorite punishments is locking Carrie in a closet with a bible and a crucifix to pray for forgiveness. Over the course of senior year, Carrie begins to develop telekinesis, and begins learning how to control her powers from reading a few “different” books. Between the bullying she suffers at school and the abuse she receives at home, Carrie’s sanity starts to dwindle, creating a live ticking time bomb. Later on, a few of the school’s popular girls
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decide to prank Carrie at the prom by throwing pig’s blood on her, which just might push her over the edge. After viewing the late ‘13 film adaptation of “Carrie,” I was actually pleasantly surprised. For one, the modernization of the film was subtle and not overstated. Plotwise, the movie is mostly the same, save for the way how students dress like present-day teenagers and use smart phones. The actors do a decent job of conveying what they’re supposed to convey, and the CGI isn’t too over-the-top or over-utilized–I’m looking at you, ‘02 adaptation. One thing in particular that stuck out in this film was Julianne Moore’s role as Carrie’s mother. She does an excellent job of conveying how truly insane the character
is, even more so than Piper Laurie in the ‘76 adaptation. Also, this version is more indicative of her character’s self-harm that was not as evident in the other adaptations. This causes a whole new level of uneasiness whenever Carrie’s mother is shown conversing with another character. Besides this factor, however, this film doesn’t have much to offer that wasn’t in the original. Sure, it has the sleek production of a present-day film and an updated, modern setting, but beyond that, it’s just a reboot. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend the new “Carrie” for film of the year, but I don’t really condemn it, as I thought it was better than both the ‘02 reimagining and the ‘99 sequel. I give 2013’s version of Stephen King’s “Carrie” three stars out of five.
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As other avid travelers may know, one of the only pitfalls to traveling long distances is the dreaded jet lag. Jet lag sucks–a lot. We all know that. However, what we didn’t know–until now– is that jet lag actually affects our biology on a genetic level. Jet lag, if you don’t know, is the horrid feeling one gets after traveling long distances caused by the disruption of our circadian rhythm, which are the processes in the body which all seem to follow a 24-hour cycle. Disruption of these processes can cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, anxiety and even memory problems. Scientists from Surrey University have now discovered that jet lag, or other disruptions of your circadian rhythms, such as working third shift, even affects your body on the genetic level. It has been found that jet lag causes profound disruption to more than a 1,000 genes, including many that are normally drawn upon to maintain, repair and protect the body, which further explains why people experiencing jet lag or who work overnight shifts often feel so horrible. The study was done on 22 men and women aged 22 to 29, all of whom stayed at a center where the lighting was controlled to transform a normal 24-hour day into a 28-hour day. The effect of this change was designed to shift the participants’ sleep-wake cycles forward by 12 hours after three days and to simulate extreme jet lag or working a night shift. However, the participants were never sleep deprived. The aim of the study was to separate the effects of the jet lag itself from sleep deprivation, which is also a common occurrence while traveling or working night shifts. The researchers took blood samples from each participant before the study began, and again on the third day. Before the study, the activity of 1,396 genes rose and fell, synchronized with a healthy circadian rhythm. However, after the three days of circadian disruption, only 40 or so kept their rhythms and another 180 genes, which normally had constant levels of expression, began to rise and fall instead. They study also found that jet lag had a similar effect on gene activity to ageing. As people age, the daily ebb and flow of gene expression becomes less pronounced. So, it is possible that constantly being out of sync with your circadian rhythm could result in a minorly shorter lifespan–however, this is merely speculation. It has also been noted that this discovery could have clinical consequences as well. Many types of medication work best when taken at the right time. This means that having a disruption in your circadian rhythms from jet lag or whatever else, could affect how well certain medications work. However, more research needs to be done to further prove these speculations.
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…who? Jonathan W. KMieciaK anchor editor Recently, the Student Entertainment Committee of SCG, Inc. decided on the act for the end of year conference. In the past, the SEC has brought Macklemore, Gym Class Heroes and T-Pain, the majority of which were up-and-coming artists who now have a mass following. Although I attended none of those shows, I had respect for their decisions and chose to opt-out due to a lack of interest. Given all of that, when I heard the choice for this year’s concert, Timeflies, my immediate reaction was, “Who the hell are they?” I got this answer, “they’re two guys from YouTube.” YouTube? Apparently, Timeflies is famous for mashup and covers of popular songs, adding a bit of a spin on it with raps to the backtrack. I wasn’t impressed. Nor did I understand the decision of someone so obscure, as many of the people I talked to about the decision also had no clue of their existence. Now I’m not saying I know everything– believe me, I know I don’t–but for someone who spends a good deal of time on YouTube searching new artists and popular
music, how could I be oblivious to this “band?” That answer is actually quite simple. They’re just not that good. Especially not the $40,000 worth that we, as student activity fee-paying members, are paying for. Also, it doesn’t really link up with the results to the survey the SEC asked students to fill out. Yes, Rap/Hip-Hop was the most liked genre, but it was also the second most hated, being beaten only by country. So that being said, why bring someone who goes against the wants of the people instead of going for the statistically best choice of wants, Alternative Rock? When the SEC update was brought to Student Parliament, we were told the most likely option was a group similar in style to Matt and Kim, which I would be fine with–and probably would attend. If they wanted to stick with the YouTube style of artists, they could’ve easily chosen Walk Off the Earth, whose hit song “Red Hands” played on any Top 40 station during the summer. I honestly can’t answer as to why their decision strayed away from the best choice, but I can guess. It seems to me–without any actual proof or facts–that this year’s SEC is derived of selfish members who’ve made a hasty decision to feed their own ends, rather than entertain the people who really matter: the students of Rhode Island College.
The three essentials in relationships aShley araby anchor StaFF Do you ever think about what makes a relationship really work, personal or professional? With a friend or relative, similar qualities and likable traits keep us coming back for more–or, of course, the fact that we’re related to them. Basically, you admire what they do and how they act. On the formal level with a boss or co-worker, it would be their work ethic and motivation to reach a universal goal that would make the relationship worthwhile. Nonetheless, I believe there are three essentials that boost connection in any relationship, whether with a boss, professor, relative, co-worker or friend. Number One: Clear speaking and sharing of ideas. In other words: Communication. Number two: Eye contact. Show you are listening to the other person. I’m not saying look at them constantly, but at least maintain some eye contact when they are
talking to you. Otherwise, it seems like you don’t think their words matter or are, at least to some degree, important. Let’s say you are on the computer trying to do something and a person starts talking to you. Stop what you are doing for a minute and look at the person to show you are listening and acknowledging what they are saying. Your computer isn’t going anywhere. Lastly, number three: Open-mindedness. This means no tunnel vision or “my way or the highway” type of attitude. Rather, try to look at a situation from the other person’s perspective. This doesn’t mean that you always have to agree to what they say, but listen first before stating that you disagree. If you jump to conclusions–especially the one where you are always right–people will feel as though there is no point in sharing an opinion with you. Though this sounds like a formal instruction about relationships, we use these three essentials everyday–in passing, at work and in the classroom. Want
Why you should try reading comics ty duGan ManaGinG editor I am not saying picking up a comic will change your world, but hear me out. For a cardiac patient who didn’t have a lot going for him, couldn’t get in with the popular kids and had a hard time relating to even his own friends, finding a character like young Peter Parker really helped me out. It even defined a lot of who I am today. It’s not hyperbole when I tell you that before doing almost anything I will ask myself, “would Peter Parker do this?” “Ultimate Spider-Man” writer Brian Michael Bendis’ depiction of this character defines, for me, what it means to be a hero or even just a good person. But enough about my love for Spider-Man, here is what happened as a result of that–my journey into the then counter culture of comics. As kids, my mother would take my brother and me to the pharmacy once a month to get my prescriptions before visiting the comic store next door. Together, we’d pick out some comics. I was attracted to characters that I saw on television series, such as Venom and Hobgoblin. I vividly remember reading two issues of a Roger Stern run of “Amazing Spider-Man,” which led to the big reveal of the Hobgoblin’s identity. I had stolen the books from my brother and I’m quite certain he never found out. They were the only issues in the multi-part series he had, so I made up my own backstory that, to this day, I am sure makes more sense than the actual one. I sat up all night with a flashlight under my sheets, reading panel after panel, mouthing the words and wondering what would happen next; re-reading them until the sun began to shine in through the blinds and my eyelids were heavy. I had fallen in love with comics, but soon the local comic store closed and my relationship with comic books was put on a ten year hault. That was probably a good thing, as comics were not so hot in the ‘90s. The animated shows and films, which were given almost exclusively to male characters or male-lead teams–which is fortunately now
changing–helped to sell the crap comics that were being published. But in the early ‘00s, after the release of the “Spider-Man” movie, something in the comic world was beginning to change. I noticed it in 2004 when I started working at a Subway restaurant, next door to a comic book shop. I walked in and asked the large, gruff, imposing manager what comic I should read with the impending “Spider-Man” sequel about to hit theaters. He realized my relationship with comics was short and not well developed, so he started me on something I shall always be grateful for. This obscene, opinionated, slightly overweight man, who hid in the back of a windowless shop filled with musty and new books alike, turned me on to the reason I now read comic books. It was a Marvel Comics monthly series called “Ultimate Spider-Man” by Bendis and artist Mark Bagley. It changed my world. A switch went on in my mind and I bolted out of the gate. After a few short issues of “Ultimate Spider-Man,” I was gobbling up everything I could read; Batman books, X-Men books, and I eventually stumbled upon my favorite character, Nightcrawler, and fell in love with his compelling story. I started making friends who were into the same stuff as me; I created a social circle all my own and, even though what I was into wasn’t popular at the time, I felt cool and like I was being myself. Then something happened: That slow change from the early ‘00s had blossomed when I wasn’t paying attention. The counter culture became cool. The mainstream had accepted comic books and now we have “The Walking Dead,” “Arrow” and “Agents of SHIELD” on primetime television. Movies like “The Avengers” and “Man of Steel” rake in millions at the box office in a single weekend, and production studios are green-lighting far-from-mainstream titles like “Justice League Dark” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” for the big screen. Comics have embraced an inclusion of people from all walks of life, with all different interests and styles. It appears we have the second Golden Age of Comics upon us and I am excited to keep reading. It’s my hope that you’ll join me.
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Gender-neutral parenting JeSS bourGet aSSiStant editor During my first year of college, my friend’s sister had an adorable baby. Per usual, we all wanted to know if it was a boy or a girl, but no one knew. That’s right, the parents weren’t telling people the sex of their baby. At first, I thought this was a bit strange and over the top. Who doesn’t tell people the sex of their baby? And why would they want to address their child with a gender-neutral name and gender-neutral pronouns like “ze,”
a mix of he and she, and “they?” Now before you think this is bizarre, let me tell you that gender-neutral parenting is becoming better known and practiced more often. There are websites dedicated to exploring ways to raise children in a gender-neutral manner; as well as blogs of parents who are doing gender-neutral parenting; and many newspapers–The New York Times, for example–which have done stories on this new parenting philosophy. A new sense of awareness is rising and people are beginning to realize that our concept of Gender is really just a social construct. We are beginning to see that
People who take your parking space
eSohe irabor anchor StaFF Have you ever had a great morning? If you haven’t, imagine: the sun is shining, it’s late spring and warm outside. You had a tasty, filling breakfast, and you are pulling onto campus in the morning to go to class—it’s even better if
it’s a class you like. You come into the Student Union loop and it begins. GREEN LIGHT. You’ve found a spot! Yes! It is the last free spot left this morning. It’s 7 a.m. and you briefly wonder how early these other people got here to get their spaces. But it doesn’t really matter, you just need to go, so you cast it out of your mind. You go around the loop and approach the site. Then you position your car so that you can back into the space. YELLOW LIGHT. There’s somebody coming into the loop kind of quickly. You think to yourself, “He’d better slow down or yield or something. He’d better not hit me.” This bloody bum doesn’t stop when he makes the turn in the Student Union loop. You think to yourself in mounting annoy-
forcing children to identify as Boy or Girl carries a much heavier load with it than the label. In fact, labeling a child as a boy or a girl changes the way in which he or she is perceived. I remember reading about a study in a psychology class in which a baby was dressed in pink and then changed into blue and observed crawling around by the same group of people each time. When the baby was wearing blue, people said that he was exploring and adventuring, but when the baby was wearing pink, people said she was lost or looking for her mommy. This is a perfect example of how people treat and think of children differently based on their perceived sexes. And this is precisely why I now think gender-neutral parenting is a good idea. Personally, I would want to tell people if my child is a boy or a girl, basically because I don’t know of any gender-neutral names that I like. However, I refuse to tell people before the baby is born because once people know if it’s a boy or a girl, all hell breaks loose in the form of little pink tutus and train conductor outfits. I will–and already have– make it perfectly clear that I won’t have my kid playing with gendered toys. My little girl will not have a wardrobe consisting solely of pink fairy ballerina tea party dresses because it’s not fair to bombard her with those things right out of the gate–or womb, I suppose. The whole idea behind gender-neutral parenting is not that little girls cannot like
ance, “What is he…” RED LIGHT. You realize that this twit is gunning for your parking space. With a rush of adrenaline you scurry to back up, but he, being a swifter, smoother and more reflexive driver (no, I’m not taking his side) positions his car between you and the parking space. You are forced to either stop or hit him. As you are a careful, law-abiding driver you jam your foot on the break. He takes advantage of this and forces his way into the minimal space between your car, his and a stranger’s. He snatches the spot from beneath your very nose. Oh, the anger that explodes from you. You briefly consider getting out and shouting or calling Madea. You marshal your emotions, get out of your car stiffly and walk over. You see the guy get out with a grin as he grabs his book bag and slams his door shut. You say in a level tone, “Um, that was…kinda my space.” He looks slightly surprised. Then he looks back at his car and his grin resurfaces. He says, “Well, I guess it’s kinda mine now.” Eye twitching in fury as he strolls off, you get out your cell phone. “Hello? Officer?
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My little girl will not have a wardrobe consisting solely of pink fairy ballerina tea party dresses because it’s not fair to bombard her with those things right out of the gate–or womb, I suppose. pink or sparkles or have tea parties–because I’m 20 and have a tea party at every opportunity–or that little boys are not allowed to like playing with trucks; the point of gender-neutral parenting is that kids should be able to like what they like, not what they are taught to like. I want my son to feel free to have a tea party with me and i want my daughter to feel free to hate tea parties. See how this works? Gender-neutral parenting can’t deny all of the stereotypes, but it can push back against them by refusing to immerse children in seas of pink butterflies or blue trucks when they aren’t old enough to decide if they even want to be there.
This jerk took my parking spot. I’m in the Student Union loop.” “What,” says the officer. “We’ll be there right away!” The police rush to the scene and you point out the heathen. Three of the four cops rush off. One says to you while smiling at his colleague’s zeal for their work, “That’s three days in jail for him. Hey, if you’ve got time to wait, we can give you your space back by towing his car.” You give your consent and he calls the towing company nearby. Your class isn’t until 9:30 a.m. anyway. The police tackle the jerk as he’s coming out of Donovan, hand cuff him, and stuff him into the cop car. The towing company shows up in 15 minutes, tows his car, and all of them leave. You smirk and slide back into your car. You back your car into your parking space with a smirk. You wish this would happen, but it won’t. So the point here is that we all wish parking space stealers could be locked away for good—it’d be a better world that way.
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Athletes of the Week Vandell Andrade Women’s Basketball
Vandell Andrade is consistently on top of the Anchorwomen score sheet game after game. She also finds herself among those who frequently receive the Little East Player of the week, a feat she’s earned twice this season already. She has also been named the New England Women’s Basketball Association player of the week this season. In Saturday’s contest, Andrade helped her team to their sixth straight victory, scoring a team-high 18 points. With the win, the Anchorwomen took over first place in the LEC.
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Track teams mix it up against Div. I & II teams SaM allen SportS editor On Saturday afternoon, both the men’s and women’s indoor track teams competed in the 2014 John Thomas Terrier Invitational at Boston University. This meet was made up of a large amount of Division I and II schools, with Rhode Island College being one of just a handful of Division III schools. The men’s team was lead by freshman Steve Vazquez and sophomore Eddie Cummins, who both finished within the top 10, while Autumn Wosencroft and Daria Braboy lead the women. Vazquez placed sixth in the high jumping, soaring 2.00 meters, and Cummins threw for 16.91m in the weight, giving him an eighth place finish. Cummins also competed in the shot where he placed 37th. Senior Craig Amado had a solid
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10th place finish in the triple jump, as well, while teammate Isiah Wooden placed 33rd in the same event. Wrapping up the men’s team finishes was junior Jarell Forbes, who came in 14th in the 60m hurdle preliminaries with a time of 8.43, and 52nd in the 400m. In the women’s events, Wosencroft posted a 15th place finish in the 400m with a time of 56.42, with Braboy placing 18th in the triple jump. Both girls, along with teammates Natasha Miller and Sierra Smith, competed in the 4x400m relay, where the team placed 25th. Destinee Barrette competed in the throwing events for the Anchorwomen. She placed 35th in the shot, tossing it 10.06m, and 17th in weight with a distance of 14.25m. Next up, both teams will travel to Tufts University on Friday for more competition.
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Tough loss on home ice SaM allen SportS editor Coming off their first two-win weekend of the season, the Rhode Island College club hockey team (7-12-1) hoped to continue the streak into the weekend as they played in their final non-conference game before five straight conference face-offs. Harvard University came to the Lynch Arena on Friday night looking for a win of their own–and win they did. Harvard took a two-goal lead early in the second, with two rebound goals that got past netminder Vinny Tudino. But with a face-off win, Brandon Hassel was able to find the open Anthony Daniels who scored the lone, first period Anchormen goal, cutting Harvard’s lead in half. Fast forward to midway through the second period with the Anchormen on the penalty kill, Ryan Huber got an unassisted short handed goal to tie the game at two. With RIC seeing a third straight victory within reach, they came out in the third period ready to score. But so did Harvard. Early on, the visitors scored two goals in 17 seconds, giving them a 4-2 lead; a lead they would never lose. With the 6-2 loss, the Anchormen head into conference play overload. This Friday, they face off against Bridgewater State University, who is in first place in the NECHA conference. On Saturday, RIC continues their three-game home stand and take on conference rivals the University of New Haven, who is only one place above RIC. Finally, the Anchormen battle Sacred Heart University on Super Bowl Sunday in a matinee game. This is also the final home game of the season. The Anchormen have their work cut out for them against strong conference teams, but multiple wins could give them a chance at making the playoffs.
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Warriors upend RIC’s five-game win streak SaM allen SportS editor The first place Warriors put an end to the Anchormen’s winning streak last Saturday, handing Rhode Island College a 7358 loss. Eastern Connecticut State’s visit to the Murray Center snapped RIC’s five-game winning streak, leaving the Anchormen at 5-2 in the Little East, tying them for second place with UMass Dartmouth. ECSU is now a perfect 7-0 in conference play. The first half saw back and forth action between the Anchormen and the Warriors, both knowing a win would be huge. The teams tied seven times throughout the first twenty minutes and saw two lead changes, but after breaking a 28-28 tie, the Warriors pulled away, leading by five with :32 seconds left. But the half ended in another tie, at 32, thanks to senior Nyheem Sanders and a straightaway three-point shot. The Warriors came out strong to start the second, holding onto the lead throughout the first seven minutes. ESCU took an eight-point lead with 8:43 remaining, when Brandon Yarborough hit a big three-point shot. Just over a minute later, the Warriors worked the score to 61-51, giving them a 10-point advantage. They closed out the contest by going on a 12-5 run before walking away with the victory. Junior Victor Smith lead the Anchormen in scoring with 14 points on the afternoon. He was helped by Sanders, who drained 11 points with four assists and two rebounds. Freshman Austin Cilley contributed nine points for RIC. The Warriors had four players shoot double digit point totals in their win. Trachone Preston had a game-high 18 points, followed by Brian Salzillo with 15–12 in the second half alone. The Anchormen now look ahead to Tuesday’s contest against UMass Dartmouth in a battle for sole possession of second place. The game takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Murray Center, where the team will “Pink Out the Murray” for breast cancer awareness.
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Junior forward Victor Smith lead the Anchormen in scoring but not to victory, putting up 14 points in last Saturday’s game.
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