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Though the agenda was nearly empty, emotions ran high at Student Community Government, Inc.’s latest Parliament meeting. The first meeting of this semester, held on Jan. 25, was still short, but packed with discussion of issues around the campus, and ended with three members of the Executive Council surprisingly resigning from their positions. The positions of vice president, treaSCG Bureau Chief
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surer, and deputy speaker were all vacated. To start off the night, Kate Brezina, RIC’s new executive director for alumni and college relations, brought Parliament’s attention to Homecoming, which takes place annually in October. After reading The Anchor’s Oct. 10 editorial that challenged the lack of student involvement in Homecoming, she said she was inspired to prevent the annual event from turning “apathetic.” Each year, RIC’s Homecoming draws very few students to the event, so Brezina
wants to create a new vision of Homecoming. She said any students looking to help plan the event, which will be mapped out by this March, should contact her as soon as possible. “We’ve got to have more traditions at this school,” said Brezina. She plans on creating a direct link between students and alumni by introducing student-alumni mixers. This may even lead to scholarships, which could draw more students to the event. Other student-friendly
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For the first time since nar fashion filled only with freshmen. The class will engage 1992, the general education the students in thinking analytically, and smaller class sizes program at Rhode Island mean the students will be more engaged. College will be completely In a student’s sophomore year they will take a seminar reconstructed. class called “Connections.” This class will focus primarily The new program will on combining different perspectives and challenging the go into effect starting with viewpoint of students. By Kyle Grant incoming freshmen for the fall The new general education program will redefine how Anchor Editor 2012 semester, and will not af- future students view their academic experience at RIC – fect any current RIC students. considering that many current students were not even born “I am intensely proud of our academic leadership and the when the current program took effect. faculty for undertaking the important and time-consuming “I am really excited to see the change,” said Pitt. “This work of reviewing and updating our general education cur- was a huge process, and I feel like we came up with a fresh, ricula, which was last revised 20 years ago,” said President interesting program [that is] great for students.” Nancy Carriuolo. Over the past 18 months, hundreds of faculty, staff and students worked on the monumental task of revamping the college’s aging system of general education. Last Monday, the Board of Governors for Higher Education had a short meeting in the Student Union Ballroom and gave final approval to the changes. “The general education system hasn’t gone through any significant changes [at RIC] since before Clinton was president,” said Ron Pitt, vice president for academic affairs. “The current - Ron Pitt, vice president for academic affairs program is simply not keeping up with society. The job market is much tougher than it was 20 years ago, and students need the adequate knowledge, skills and abilities to compete with what is out there.” “The program currently in place is doing an adequate job, but it is time to rethink it,” Pitt added. One major difference in the new general education system is the abolishment of core classes. Incoming freshmen will no longer have to take the notorious core program, which has received sharp criticism from students and faculty alike over the last few years. “Many of the students I talked to said they take core classes just to get them out of the way,” Pitt said. “I feel like that is a huge loss of 40 credits for students.” Taking the place of the core classes will be seminars for freshmen and sophomores to take. The seminars will feature class sizes of 20 students or less, and these seminars will focus on critical thinking and engaging students to think in the mindset of a college student. The seminar-style classes will feed into the student’s major, and will stray away the lecture-style classes the current core program is infamous for. Starting next fall, RIC freshmen will be required to take a course entitled “First Year Writing.” The class will operate in a manner similar to Writing 100, but in a smaller, semi-
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Rec. Center construction likely to be finished this spring A new skeleton and shiny glass panels accompany the debris and construction that is now the RIC Recreation Center. In an article published in The Anchor on Sept. 7, 2010, RIC administrators announced By Amy Glidden the center was originally set to Anchor Staff Writer be opened last fall. After using portable lockers, and working out in a makeshift environment, many students have been asking, “Where is my Rec. Center?” The project was delayed last fall during renovation of the locker room, when ledge was discovered underneath the foundation. The hard rock needed to be removed before utilities could be placed underneath the locker room. Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Penfield said that the ledge removal caused a six-week delay in the construction process. Construction on the Rec. Center began on April 19, 2011 with a ceremony marking the start of the renovations. Since then, the building has remained open for students and others to use, only sporadically closing for liability reasons. The lack of snow and mild temperatures this winter has facilitated a rapid pace for construction. The project is back on schedule and the building, designed by Design Partnership of Cambridge and Sgarzi Associates, has been
undergoing a rapid transformation. “I stop by to watch on the weekends, and there are usually men there working,” said President Nancy Carrioulo. Both Penfield and Carrioulo believe that the majority of construction will be finished by the end of the spring semester. Penfield expects the project will be “99 percent completed” by that time, a statement he reiterated to Student Parliament last Wednesday, and adds that he hopes to hold an open house in the spring, followed by a grand opening in the fall of 2012. Students will notice rapid improvements to the building in the coming weeks. The glass wall which showcases the workout area has been put up. Penfield describes the new Rec. Center as “darned nice,” and he said he looks forward to using it himself. According to Penfield, the facility will feature a “brand new, wonderful and large workout area, better rooms for Zumba and improved locker rooms,” along with new exercise machines. Stationary machines and other new equipment have been ordered for the Rec. Center and are slated to arrive as construction is completed. The Fieldhouse will be completely soundproof, providing student organizations with a new venue to hold concerts and events. If completed on time, the Fieldhouse could possibly host the planned Gym Class Heroes concert at the end of the spring semester. The Fieldhouse’s capacity will be expanded, allowing for RIC to host larger events. The old Rec. Center did not meet fire codes for large capac-
ity crowds or concerts. The structure has never undergone a full renovation since the building’s core was constructed in the 1950s. When the current Rec. Center was partially completed in 1989, many were not impressed. Since then, the building has undergone several small additions, and thousands of dollars in repairs. Athletic Director Don Tencher has often been quoted as saying the structure resembled “an old shoe factory,” and the renovation is expected to make the building’s exterior more visually appealing. As part of the renovation, the new Rec. Center will feature a two-story workout room. There will also be a brand new weight room and stretching area, with an upper floor featuring cardiovascular equipment. Televisions will be mounted on the walls as well as the machines. Other new technology added to the Rec. Center will be featured in a café-style student space added to the lobby, where students will have access to Wi-Fi. From the installment of new locker rooms to an outdoor patio and elevator system, the new Rec. Center is expected to impress many more than it did when it first opened for business. Assuming all goes as planned, the campus awaits its newest addition later this spring. – With additional reporting by Anchor Editor Katelyn Hurd.
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Rhode Island leadership in education initiatives compelled members of the Obama administration to choose the Ocean State as the ninth state in the nation to host the White House summit, “Transforming Education Outcomes for
Hispanics.” Last Wednesday in Alger Hall, Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Providence Mayor Angel Taveras welcomed members of the Latino, Hispanic, and other minority communities looking to be a part of a growing initiative to close the achievement gap in academic success for these demographics in our nation’s schools. Upon first walking into the affair, there was a sense of a very close-knit community. Those present sat together at various roundtables to discuss topics surrounding Hispanics and education. The Rhode Island Dream Act, Educate Providence, the inclusion of Latino teachers, and student engagement were all conversation topics at various tables in the room. Toward the back of the hall, Rhode Island Latino Public Radio was present, conducting conversation in Spanish and giving somewhat of a play-by-play of the event. Doris De Los Santos, one of the coordinators of the event, said she was very satisfied with what she was seeing around her. “It will be able to be more successful as long as all
engage,” she said. De Los Santos works for the governor’s office in Rhode Island. All of the stirred-up controversy regarding minorities and education over the last year has been what she calls “the perfect storm” in jumpstarting initiatives to close achievement gaps in schools. The reason why Rhode Island was chosen as one of the first states to host the White House summit was because of the recent courses of action taken at the state and local level of government in addressing minorities and education. In the Providence School District, 62 percent of students are Latino. Providence Mayor Angel Taveras attended the national summit on “Educational Excellence for Hispanics” in Washington, D.C., titled a “Call To Action.” Taveras has made this initiative a top priority in Providence. De Los Santos said that she had a hand in the summit coming to Providence as well, in the form of many meetings with Latino leaders in the community. State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist was present and conducted a conversation at one of the roundtable workshops regarding funding for programs to help minority students. The goal of the forum was to devise a community action plan regarding education among minorities. The roundtable sessions were facilitated and responded to with attentive, perceptive community leaders. De Los Santos said the initiative and its goals have a sense of urgency, in that they are “linked to the prosperity of the nation.”
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RIC adds coaching minor to education arsenal Vince Lombardi, Joe Paterno, Phil Jackson and Bob Walsh are all well known for their coaching skills, and now Rhode Island College will be giving students a chance to join the ranks of these legendary By Jack Adamo coaches. RIC has embraced the Anchor Editor opportunity to offer coaching as a minor to the academic program as of the upcoming fall 2012 semester in hopes to produce more of these contributors to the community. “We’ve been really excited about this addition,” said Dr. Robin Auld who is one of the program founders. “It will certainly benefit not only physical education majors, but anyone who wants to explore their interest in sports and coaching.” All of the classes will be offered though the Physical Education Department. The minor, consisting of six classes, will incorporate 18 credits of exciting topics ranging from the basics of different styles of coaching. “A good coach has content knowledge of the sport
they’re teaching and stays current so there will be content knowledge,” said Auld. “They also understand the capabilities of the player and are able to adjust to different game situations and other conceptual factors of sports.” Walsh, RIC’s head men’s basketball coach has guided his program to the Division III NCAA Tournament in five straight seasons, leading them to the Elite Eight once and the Sweet 16 twice. “Rhode Island College will offer a coaching minor starting in the fall. Great opportunity for one of the best education schools around,” said Walsh in a recent post on his Twitter account. A coach isn’t just someone who stands on the sidelines and dictates his team’s play or blows the whistle during sprints in practice. Coaches are important mentors for children, teenagers and young adults. They foster a family during the season, caring for and teaching each one of their athletes. Students in the coaching program will not only be trained to make a difference on the field or court, they will also be taught how to mentor their teams. Students in this minor will also be exposed to material concerning concussions, injuries and other important issues that can come up with training and game safety.
Although most of the education will take place in classrooms, students will also take PED 408 “Coaching Applications” which will include a hands-on experience with students visiting mentors around R.I. and Southeastern Massachusetts. Students will observe, learn from and assist reputable coaches in their communities. Assignments can take place from youth sports all the way up to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL). While developing the program, Auld looked at several schools around the Northeast that already offered the minor and developed the curriculum. Collaboration is in the works between RIC and the RIIL to better help students get a more widely exposed experience. “We’re looking to work with the RIIL to help students be prepared for all of the qualifications that the Interscholastic League has,” said Auld. “The minor will prepare someone who loves sports to pass on their knowledge to be comfortable in coaching situations, everything for appropriate skill levels,” said Auld. “The goal is for someone to come out of the coaching minor is to give students the appropriate background to get out there and coach.”
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Secretary Kyla Pecchia, who announced her preliminary plans for the annual Student Organization Awards this spring. The STORGY Awards will tentatively be held on Friday, April 27, and will have a “Bollywood” theme. In the next order of business, Parliament received a report presented by the National Science Teachers Association for a conference the club recently attended, stating they “are privileged to go on those conferences before they even become teachers.” All student organizations who receive conference funding from the Finance Commission are required to report back to Parliament on the worthiness of the expenditure upon their return. The board then began to question Parliament’s administration representatives regarding the construction projects around RIC. They started off with the most noteworthy: the Recreation Center. “The weather has been fabulous for this sort of thing,”
who added that SCG’s Student Entertainment Committee should still maintain a backup location if they decide to go that route. Parliament members then inquired about the current state of the Art Center. Penfield reported that faculty offices have been moved to Building 2, and that the bidding process for the contractors is in progress. He explained that the renovations are underway and that students should see “heavy equipment getting in there by the end of the semester.” Finally, the hottest construction topic of last semester was brought back up by Rep. Nicholas Lima: the proposed Student Union expansion and renovation project. Lima said he was informed on Jan. 23 by Student Union Director Kristen Salemi that, despite Parliament’s “overwhelming support for the project” and Salemi’s active interest in seeing it go forward to the next phase, RIC President Nancy Carriuolo told Salemi at a meeting just before the start of the semester that it would not be a priority for 2012. Dean of Students Scott Kane, who sits on Parliament as SCG’s advisor, explained that there are still financial problems, in particular the amount of capital improvement debt that the state’s higher education system can take on at the same time, that need to be worked out. Also, he said that demographics, such as the size of the student body that will attend RIC in the coming years, need to be taken into consideration. “The college is still working things out,” Kane said. “We need to do something about the Student Union and we will do something about the Student Union.” Escobar then announced his concern for the way the Student Union process is occurring. Many on Parliament felt the administration wasn’t doing enough. Escobar also described that a new Student Union, which would create a long-desired place for students to hang out and socialize, would increase campus life remarkably. “We need to get the administration to be more involved in the Student Union expansion,” said Escobar. “The push needs to come from us now.” “The need for an expanded Student Union has been discussed and vetted at RIC since 2007,” Lima said after the meeting. “Despite all of the studies and feedback saying that this is what students want and need, I feel as though the administration has dragged its feet on this issue and has never made it a priority. “The Student Union affects everyone,” Lima continKate Brezina, executive director for alumni and college relations, hopes to increase student involvement ued, “unlike projects such as the Art Center renovation at Homecoming this fall. which, while still important, will only benefit the few students who use it. And to get a flat-out ‘wait until next year’ from President Carriuolo on this issue after said Gary Penfield, vice president for student affairs, when five years of work is dumbfounding.” asked about a timetable for completion of construction. Lima, then SCG president, drafted a resolution in Par“We thank students for their patience,” he said. “It liament in late 2007 – which passed unanimously – asking certainly hasn’t been 100 percent usable.” then-President John Nazarian to expand and renovate He announced the renovation may be ending sometime the Student Union. Nazarian formed a task force in early around April of this year. In response to this statement, 2008, which likewise identified the need for a larger StuRep. George Bissell, who is also editor-in-chief of The Andent Union on campus. chor, asked Penfield if it is possible for the RIC end-of-year However, upon taking office in 2008, Carriuolo chose concert – which The Anchor reported last week is expected not to immediately act on the task force’s recommendato feature Gym Class Heroes – could be held in the new tions, Lima said, and a formal expansion study by an Rec. Center if it is completed on time. architectural firm was not completed until late last year. “Possibly, but I couldn’t say for sure,” said Penfield, It remains to be seen whether the project will stay on
the table for discussion or fall back into limbo, though both Lima and Escobar said they plan to continue supporting it vocally. In other business, Deputy Speaker David Valerio announced the importance of adding more members to his Student Entertainment Commission, responding to Staff Rep. Mark Paolucci’s statement that, with a number of empty seats, it is not currently representative of the student body. The committee, which has access to upwards of $70,000 to bring a major event or concert to RIC in April, had received a lot of support from its WXIN member, Program Director Andrew Augustus. However, Augustus had to give up his role late last semester when it was realized that, with Augustus also being a member of Parliament, the committee had too many SCG members on it and was in violation of the By-Laws. Another vacancy opened up when Programming President Marcy Diaz, who was not on Parliament in the fall but had been the previous year, rejoined the body for the start of this semester. Rep. Lima, who is also general manager of WXIN, said he will send a list of names to Escobar to replace Augustus this week. While he can no longer be a voting member of the committee, Augustus said he still plans to play as active a role as he can in helping to coordinate the concert as the late-April event looms closer. Meanwhile, Escobar announced that Parliament nearly lost its right to appoint students to college committees when the Council of Rhode Island College considered stripping Parliament’s appointment power. Some faculty on Council have taken issue with a perennial lack of students appointed to the more than a dozen faculty committees Council oversees, and suggested giving the authority to the administration or faculty members. Escobar said he struck a compromise, in which students can be appointed to committees if Parliament or the SCG president can’t find someone to serve, provided that they are still approved by Parliament first. In hearing this, Rep. Lima said he was “appalled” that a lack of student involvement nearly led to SCG losing its right to representation on college committees. He said that SCG has had that authority since “the days of the Student Senate in the 1960s,” and that it would be a travesty if it were lost or watered-down. In response, Lima said he would be proposing a bill next week to require all Parliament members to serve on both one SCG committee and one college committee “to make sure this doesn’t happen again.” He said the SCG By-Laws require members to serve on at least one committee, which he doesn’t intend to alter. Instead, his bill will attach a Parliament member’s stipend to whether or not they actively attend at least one Parliament and one Council committee meeting, which requires only a policy change to take effect. Escobar said he supported the idea, and joked that he was mad at Lima for beating him to it. While rallying to get members to join her nearly empty Student Organizations Committee, Secretary Pecchia was questioned by Treasurer Brendan Cardona about when it met. “It’s during Free Period, you idiot!” said Pecchia, which garnered laughs from the members. Lima asked about the status of the Club Sports Initia-
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of luck to our next treasurer.” His words ran in stark contrast to what he told The Anchor after his election last September: “I know I have a lot to prove,” Cardona said on Sept. 21, 2011. “I’m here to stay for the whole year.” The former treasurer said he does intend to remain on Parliament. Cardona’s resignation marks yet another chapter in the revolving door that the treasurer position of SCG has been over the last two years – one of the reason’s Cardona promised he would be “here to stay” in September. Cardona had replaced Shawn Kane, who resigned unexpectedly at the beginning of the school year. Kane was reelected in May after having served the remainder of Rob Roy’s term, who resigned to pursue a film project (he now serves on the Finance Commission and is SCG’s comptroller). Roy, in turn, was filling the remainder of Nicholas Bernardo’s term, who resigned due to health concerns. Bernardo had been reelected in May 2010 after taking over for Christopher Kelly, who was removed from office in a political vote of no confidence in the spring of that year. In contrast, the previous five years saw relative stability. Kelly was more than halfway through his second term as treasurer when he was voted out, and his predecessor, Andrew Jarbeau, served two full terms in office. Jarbeau’s predecessor, Eto Falola, served a full term, as well. Escobar, who as president announces all appointments, vacancies and resignations, then read the resignation of Vice President Jordan Day, who announced her resignation because she intends on running for the open treasurer position. Escobar then announced that Deputy Speaker Valerio was stepping down to pursue the now-open position of vice
president. SCG officers are required to resign their position immediately if they declare candidacy for a different one, and by announcing all three resignations in one night, Parliament can fill all of the vacancies at once. Parliament will vote for all three positions at its next scheduled meeting on Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Parliament Chambers, Student Union 307. Day will continue to serve at Escobar’s discretion as acting vice president, and was appointed to both the Elections Commission and Public Relations Committee, which she formerly chaired as vice president. Escobar will chair the Finance Commission until the new treasurer is elected. “I want everything to move smoothly during this transition,” said Day. “Without someone there to communicate, I want to fill in.” Valerio’s resignation leaves the Conditions and Services Committee – which has a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Feb. 8 – without a chair, and the By-Laws/Adjudication Commission without a recording secretary. He will retain his chairmanship of the Student Entertainment Committee regardless of the outcome of the election. When the declaration period for the open positions opened on Thursday, more Parliament members indicated their candidacy. Rep. Bissell signed up to run for vice president, and Rep. Augustus for deputy speaker. As of press time, former Vice President Day is running unopposed for treasurer.
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tive, and Escobar announced that SCG and the administration are in agreement to propose an Athletic Fee increase to the Board of Governors for Higher Education this March. Under the proposal, all club sports except for Ballroom Dance and Ultimate Frisbee will be separated from SCG into the athletic department, and the fee increase will help to solve long-discussed problems of liability, oversight, transportation, adequate athletic trainers, uniforms and coaching. The proposal is expected to save SCG well over $100,000 in Student Activity Fee funds, nearly one-seventh of the budget, which can be used to support the other 50 funded organizations under its umbrella. The timing of the proposal is critical, as the Finance Commission is beginning its budget process in February and all funded organizations must turn in their budget packets by Friday of this week – a process that is continuing as scheduled under the direction of Escobar and the SCG office staff while the treasurer position is vacant. Towards the end of the meeting, several resignations occurred. First were those of two Parliament members – Reps. Alexander Hoffman and Gianna Auger – who resigned due to their inability to attend meetings this semester. It was also announced that Hoffman was expelled from the Finance Commission, and had vacated his position of press secretary. The resignations were accepted with deep regret. Rumors grew early last week that Treasurer Cardona would be resigning at the meeting, though they weren’t confirmed until late in the day Wednesday. At the meeting Wednesday night, Escobar announced Cardona’s resignation with reluctance. “I have academic obligations I have to fulfill,” said Cardona at the meeting. “Best
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“During my position as president there have been countless resignations,” Escobar said to Parliament at the end of the meeting. “I am not accepting any more from here on out.” However, Escobar may not have a choice. Speaker of Parliament Aaron Buckley revealed to the SCG Executive Council on Thursday afternoon that he may be forced to resign his position due to class scheduling conflicts beyond his control. The two-term speaker is on track to graduate this spring, and one class he needs is only being offered during Parliament meetings. Buckley said he is very unhappy about the situation, and will not resign unless he has no other alternative. As of press time, he was still searching for another option. Rep. Augustus said he would instead run for speaker if Buckley does have to resign, though he remains a candidate for deputy speaker for the time being. Rep. Thomas Lima declared his candidacy for deputy speaker as well, though he said he would only stay in the race if Augustus withdraws to run for speaker. If Buckley does resign, that special election could not occur until Feb. 15 at the earliest. Despite all of the discussion and resignations, Escobar expressed his concern for the dedication of individual Parliament members, as this will likely be his last semester as president. The twoterm chief executive officer said he was unhappy about the blank agenda, citing Parliament members’ responsibility to bring issues of concern forward, and said that needed to be avoided in the future. “How many times in a person’s life can they say their peers trusted them to make their life better?” said Escobar. – With additional reporting by Anchor Editor Katelyn Hurd
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After opening of a day shelter, occupiers exit Burnside
The tents are going down at Occupy Providence on Sunday, Jan. 29, marking over 100 days of protest at Burnside Park. On a recent visit to the park, over three dozen tents remained, along with two structures, the info booth and a stage, all of which must be taken down by midnight on the 29th. As By Amy Glidden protesters celebrated the opening of the day Anchor Staff Writer shelter at Emmanuel House, some bemoaned the lack of time they had to dismantle the camp. “The commissioner hasn’t been compassionate,” said an occupier who gave her name only as Joy. “Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré came down here to tell us to get out and didn’t even congratulate us.” The city will not be involved with the breakdown of the tents as long as the deadline is followed. That leaves the protesters with only 48 hours to dismantle their entire encampment and haul all it all away. While some protesters will be going back home, back to work and back to school, others say they are determined to keep the movement alive. Jay Wills, who coordinated the arts and culture group at Occupy Providence, has started a new group called Divergent Spectrum. Providence residents can look forward to more arts and music events by Wills, who organized collaborative projects at the park with RISD students, held concerts and even helped Occupy raise funds by selling artwork online that he and others created at the park. Occupiers also intend to remain politically involved. Some identified causes they are lobbying for, such as funding for RIPTA, more services for the homeless, and protesting against acts such as the NDAA, which Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse supported. Leading up to the agreement with the city, occupiers staged a counter-protest at a pro-life rally at the State House. Solidarity will keep the protesters together as they leave the park. Of the potentially divisive issue of the abortion rally, a facilitator on the Occupy Providence page said, “Even if we have different opinions, we all share a common struggle. It is my belief that that common struggle can and will transcend our differences.” In retrospect, occupiers expressed anger at the city and the media for what they perceive as a lack of understanding and compassion for the movement. Joy explained that NBC 10 has hours of footage of the rallies that was never shown. Media stories on the movement often were accompanied by photos which were taken outside tents rather than inside, and relied on interviews with the same people. Michael McCarthy, who early on became a popular media contact for the movement, said he was frustrated with the media’s single-minded focus on him. During the duration of the occupation, protestors worked to keep the park clean and safe for visitors. No drugs, alcohol or violence was allowed in the park, and the two occupiers who patrolled the grounds each day kept a peaceful atmosphere in the space. The occupiers held marches, protests and actions by themselves and with other groups. When Brown University decided not to pay the $4 million they promised the city in a verbal bargain, the occupiers supported Providence firefighters as they picketed outside Hemingway’s restaurant, which Brown owns. On March 15, the Yellow Peril Gallery in Providence opens a show which features art inspired by Occupy Providence. The show will be the opener for Gallery Night. Portraits of occupiers, sculpture and creative architecture will fill the gallery. A series of light installations, called Occupy the Light, will also be featured at the park.
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ida, I would expect his campaign to be in full-blown crisis mode, especially since an average of major polls, compiled by Real Clear Politics, shows him up by seven points. Romney, however, has gotten a slight boost in recent days as the spotlight has shifted to Newt, especially with regards to his ethics. Various conservative media sources have unearthed negative comments by Newt from the 1980s about Reagan which paint the opposite picture that Newt has tried to portray. There rarely goes by a debate or speech that Newt doesn’t mention Reagan somewhere or how important Newt was to Reagan’s success. One of Gingrich’s biggest problems is himself. His temper and attitude are likely going to end up hurting him if he goes for the long haul. What’s more, he has enough personal baggage to fill an airport.
cial values candidate running in a race where the economy and foreign policy is King. His time in Congress, where he didn’t always take the most conservative positions, such his vote for a federal right-to-work law, likely hurts him among some voters. There’s also the problem of electability if he were to make it to the general election due to some of the extreme positions he has taken. Santorum also has had a strong disadvantage due to only becoming a top-tier candidate right before the Iowa primary. The campaign’s organization or pockets are not nearly as deep as Romney and that certainly is hurting him. Santorum’s best hope at the moment is hoping for the strong anti-Romney sentiment to continue and a meltdown by Gingrich. Ron Paul also continues to stay in the race after a fourth, last, place finish in South Carolina. Paul’s problem always has been that he’s a Libertarian running in a Republican primary. This creates a ceiling on the level of support he garners; currently it seems to be about 15 percent. The Paul campaign strategy at this point is skipping states with primaries like Florida and instead focusing on states with caucuses. This strategy will help Paul maximize his amount of delegates at the convention; however, he will likely come nowhere close to winning the nomination. His best hope is having enough delegates in order to make an impact at the convention. In other words, he could be a kingmaker if he plays his cards right. All in all, the biggest winner of this long, drawn-out primary is President Obama. Polls already show him winning in a “what if” general election matchup of all four GOP candidates and that isn’t likely to change.
All in all, the biggest winner of this long, drawn-out primary is President Obama. Another of Gingrich’s problems is money. Despite recent successes, Gingrich has not been able to capitalize on it due to the lack of funds. If Gingrich is going to stay in this race for the long haul against the Romney machine, he’s going to need a large influx of money. Rick Santorum placed third in South Carolina after a disappointing fourth place in New Hampshire. With conservative voters turning to Newt, Santorum will be left with no real support outside of some social conservatives. Though, it is worth noting that he did finish ahead of Gingrich in both Iowa and New Hampshire. For now, Santorum’s biggest problem is that he’s a so-
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South Carolina changed everything. After what seemed to be a first place finish in Iowa and what was a solid victory in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney’s path to the nomination was looking By Robert Santurri Jr. like a cake walk. However, a Anchor Columnist recount in Iowa showed that Rick Santorum actually won, and Newt Gingrich emerged in a big way in South Carolina after less than stellar showings in the first two primaries. Gingrich had been propelled by his strong showing in the debates leading up to the South Carolina primary. This along with miscues by Romney helped to cause a major upset. Especially considering how Romney was leading by over ten points in some polls only a few days before the primary. I think the results of the South Carolina primary show the strong anti-Romney sentiment that is present in the GOP, especially among the base. Regardless of how far Romney far Romney moves to the right, it isn’t going to work. All it will do is highlight how Romney fails to stay consistent and hurt him among independents. Anti-Romney conservatives have now begun to throw their support and resources heavily behind Gingrich in response to recent events. There has also been a large degree of pushback by many in the GOP establishments who feel that Newt Gingrich is not electable and would lose in a general election race to President Obama. Personally, I’m inclined to agree with them. The next GOP primary is Florida. If Romney loses Flor-
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However, this is not really what happens. Consider two situations: First, a woman who has found that her husband has carried on with ten sexual trysts while she was in the hospital with cancer, in a fit of rage, kills the man with a gun. Second, a woman in a fit of rage violently murders a co-worker. Clearly both situations are terrible. Both women are wrong. However, which one should receive the death penalty? Some might say both, but I have a feeling that the sympathy which a juror might feel for the former women might lessen her chances of being executed while the latter women, not a very sympathetic person, would make her exaction more likely. This partiality is a common occurrence. The death penalty is not applied consistently. The “machinery of death,” as Justice Stevens called it, is used not for ensuring the “eye for an eye” conception of justice but rather as a public catharsis. There is nothing wrong with being angry or disgusted with a crime, but is justice really about expressing pubic rage? Third, conservatives love the idea of limited government. And the conservatives of the Republican Party love to berate liberals for their abuse of their big governments. But, consider the fact that the death penalty is a tremendous power, one which lends itself to being abused. What do I mean? Answer me this. Who pursues the death penalty? The answer is the prosecution. Of course the prosecutor works for the government and in many cases is elected. They are politicians who would like to advance. Remember Perry’s blood thirsty crowd? People love to get “tough” on crime. What is the mark of success for a prosecutor? Convictions! What really helps to rack of approval points with the voting public, especially in more conservative areas? Longer prison terms and more death sentences! Ergo, the presence of the death penalty as an option gives members of the government a powerful chip with which to make bids for further power, life! What is limited or ethical about this use of government? These three points are obviously not exhaustive. These are just a couple of the greatest conceptual inconsistencies I found between the practice and conservative principles. I strongly encourage all who are interested in this topic to start researching it. Plus, for any social conservatives out there, don’t be worried; I didn’t forget you. You are a very important part of the modern conservative movement. Come back next when I highlight inconsistencies on the social conservative side.
The ‘machinery of death,’ as Justice Stevens called it, is not used for ensuring an ‘eye for an eye’ conception of justice but rather as a public catharsis.
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In the wake of the Troy Davis execution, Governor Rick Perry’s comments on the death penalty encouraged me to pursue the topic from an angle I had never By Jonathan Lamantia considered. For those Opinions Editor who are not familiar with his comments, they were disturbing. The man basically got up on his soap box to brag about the number of people who had been executed by his administration, and some of the executions had been question for reasons similar to that of the Davis case. Cheering him on was a crowd of conservatives. It reminded me of a Roman blood lust, a day at the coliseum. So, I began to think, what motivates conservatives to view the death penalty in such a positive fashion? I have come to a few conclusions after a long deliberation. First, some conservatives appear to believe that the death penalty helps to instill order into society. Essentially the death penalty, like any other form of punishment, acts as a deterrent to committing whatever crimes are punished by it. So, one must think twice before murdering someone for fear of oneself being killed by the state. This seems very rational, but in reality, it’s not. The underlying assumption of this view is that most people are rational actors. However, think about people who commit murder. Are they very rational? Think about it. If you were so motivated by anger or hate that you decided you were going to kill someone, would you really appeal to rationality before you killed the person? Of course you wouldn’t. In fact the only people who are deterred by the threat are those who would never consider murder as an option in the first place. What’s more, it’s doubtful that most people are chomping at the bit to murder someone anyway. If laws prohibiting murder were suddenly abolished, most people would still not murder. Lastly, history bears out the fact that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent. It has been practiced for thousands of years, and there are still those who murder each other. Second, another point my conservative acquaintances kept bringing up is the sense of justice they feel the death penalty brings. Like the first point, conceptually this makes a bit of sense. At the most basic level, if one takes the life of another, equity seems to demand the death of the one responsible.
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The Internet God web through pirated music? Says Robin Hathaway, “I don’t know much about it, but it seems to me that the internet may not be the same should it pass. It also seems to violate the right to free speech.” Preventing copyright infringement protects free speech. Streaming illegal content takes money away from the content’s creator and is not “free speech.” You can write endless blog entries on what you think about a movie you saw but it is illegal to stream that movie without permission. You are not free to endlessly copy and profit from someone else’s work. Downloading a movie or album illegally is not you exercising your right to free speech. This kind of logic continues, with Brian Luther saying, “SOPA is wrong and it limits our rights as citizens.” But what rights does it limit? The right to link to pirated material? The bills also included counterfeit physical goods. Is it our right as Americans to purchase counterfeit pharmaceuticals? Why wouldn’t we want to stop these harmful practices and the people who profit from them? In another article in the same issue, Stop Online Piracy Act, Protect IP Act, and the Blackout, Robert Santurri, Jr. says, “An analogous law would shut down phone companies because some of the users of their phones use them to either buy or sell illegal drugs.” Telephones are a very different form of communication. When you call someone it is just between you and the other person on the line. On the Internet it is between you and everyone else that is using the Internet. A telephone conversation is more similar to two people exchanging files online without an intermediary, such as through e-mail. Search engines and many other web sites serve as directories that link to other information. These sites profit from helping you find what you are looking for, often regardless of its legality. What a company like Google does is more analogous to a telephone company getting a call saying, “I’d like to buy some drugs” and then directing that caller to a phone number in a foreign country where someone answers and says, “Sure, I’ve got drugs! Do you have a credit card?” Mr. Santurri says, “This will impact all of us in many different ways and will also heavily impact one of the most important places for creativity, the Internet.” I do not believe that the most important place for creativity was popularized in the last 15 years. Nor do I believe that place is an Internet server. The Internet sometimes seems beyond insult or critique. It is an extremely useful tool for gaining knowledge and communicating globally but it is not infallible. If we could no longer communicate through computers we would still have the freedom to express ourselves. The SOPA and PIPA bills are not perfect and new anti-piracy law definitely requires greater input from Internet and computer experts. The bills’ intentions are sound though, and no matter how many revisions they go through sites like Google will not support them. We must examine these companies and decide if what they do is truly a great service to humanity, as they seem to think it is, or if it is simply a convenience. Do not get your information from the people who will lose the most money if the law is enforced. When it comes to website companies opposing legislation remember that what is best for all of us is not necessarily what is best for them. Martin Loiselle, III
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Nothing can get in the way of the Internet’s development – so watch out! The Internet mob has sent SOPA and PIPA to the executioner for crimes against expression, freedom and human progress. The charges seem to have a surprising weight for the opposition given that the bills were meant to curb piracy of copyrighted material coming from mostly foreign websites. In SOPA: Restricting piracy or free speech? (January 23, 2012) Katelyn Hurd quoted several opponents of the bills on the RIC campus. The first is from Steve Rys who said, “Websites are guilty until proven innocent,” although according to the bills any foreign website with infringing content will have its day in court. A site like Google will simply be required to remove links to websites with infringing content. So why was Google so upset about this? It is not because it will hurt the “development of the Internet” but more likely because Google takes in large revenues from linking to websites with infringing content. The “free and open” Internet that they speak of is extremely profitable and if copyright laws are enforced it will hurt their business. In the hysteria that these websites sparked it is important to remember that the Internet would go on without Google, Wikipedia and Facebook. The Internet is simply a large network of computers across which many of us communicate and we could continue to do that without these businesses services as intermediaries. If Wikipedia went under I would simply find information on another site or go to a library. If Google shut down I would just use another search engine. If Facebook closed shop another site would take its place immediately for us to post endless minutia. If one of these companies went under because of anti-piracy law then the next company would be more careful. Aaron Buckley says, “I am a computer technician, and the thought of the American government being given the authority to determine what sites violate copyright restrictions and shut down access to them scares me a whole lot.” Does the enforcement of copyright law really warrant nightmares? Again, this frightening “government authority” is not so absolute. A criminal case against a foreign website still must go through court and if the site is not involved in copyright infringement or the promotion of it there is no reason to prosecute. If a site violates copyright law why should it not be shut down? For some reason many do not believe that being able to copyright something and enforce that copyright is a valuable protection. Copyrights and patents provide monetary incentive for artists and inventors to produce their work and encourage competition to be better than others in their market. Artists should not be slaves to an audience that demands they perform without compensation and neglect themselves. Imagine if you made an exceptional high quality movie that you took great pride in filming and hoped to make a profit on it so you could make more movies. Now imagine that I take a copy of that movie, put it on a website with some ads next to it, and watch the money roll in while no one buys it from you. Mr. Buckley also says, “We do not need to be like China. We need to be fighting to protect and enable the full discourse of information across the Web.” He is right here, in part – we do not need to be like China. They have a problem with enforcing intellectual property rights. Posting copyrighted material is not discourse though. When was the last time you engaged in discourse across the
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Saving dimes: Textbook edition Every college student needs textbooks. They’re one of the most expensive parts of assimilating into higher education aside from tuition, but there are ways to save. It may seem easier or more convenient to buy books from the campus bookstore, but in reality the used book selection is limited and the new book prices are borderline robbery. There are many By Alexandra Weston Lifestyles Editor simple and cheap alternatives that may take a little more time, but are worth it for your wallet in the end. One way to find cheap books is to compare prices online at either Amazon.com or Half.com. These websites compare textbook prices between sellers based on the condition of the product. The prices are cheaper than most of the books in the campus bookstore and buying used will save you money. These sites are also a great way to sell your textbooks for more than what you paid for them. This way you can make a profit rather than selling them back to the bookstore for half of what they’re worth. A cheaper alternative to buying books is renting them. There are many websites, such as Chegg.com or Bookrenter.com, where textbooks are under $50 for one semester. I recently rented a book from Bookrenter.com and not only was shipping free both ways, but they also sent out e-mail reminders to let me know when I had to send the book back. The only downside is not being able to sell the books after you’ve used them, but it’s definitely a great money saving resource. Another way to save money on textbooks is to buy older editions than the one required for the class. The older editions are often half to a third of the price of its newer counterpart, making them a much cheaper
alternative. Generally newer editions of books only update a few trivial things that don’t make much of a difference to the textual content. However it’s best to be safe and make sure to research the older editions to make sure the differences aren’t too great. If only one sentence was changed it’s a fine idea, but if an entire new chapter was added the older edition isn’t an option. If buying books is out of your budget completely, then it’s a good idea to use the James P. Adams Library on campus. The library has many textbooks stored away on its shelves that can be used at students’ leisure. There are many comfortable and quiet places to hunker down and study, you could check the book out for a week, or you could even photocopy the pages for a small fee per page. If the library isn’t your cup of tea, you may also be eligible for what’s called a “Bookstore Line of Credit.” If you are taking 12-18 credits, you can get up to $500 in a line of credit for books, or less if you are taking fewer classes. In order to see whether you’re eligible, you have to sign in to your RIConnect account, click to expand the “Campus Finances” link under Self Service and then click “Apply Bookstore Line of Credit” for more information or to apply. The course book list generally comes out a few months before each semester begins, and it’s always a good resource to utilize to figure out which books are needed for each class. It’s good to check for the books at least two weeks before the semester starts so you can get them in on time for the first day of classes. In order to find the book list on the RIC website, hover your cursor over the “Academics” link and when the menu drops down select “Textbooks & Supplies.” Once on that page, click on “Course Materials” on the top left, read the disclaimer and start looking for your books via the course number.
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Last week was all about learning to live with your past in order to better yourself for the future. Now that the past is safely tucked behind us, in our memories but not necessarily our hearts, we can learn about what it takes to make that future fulfilling, and what better place to look than our trusty television. This week, the show we’ll be taking a look at an By Ashley St. Louis off-the-wall miniseries called “Diebuster.” T.I.L.T. “Diebuster” is about a girl who is determined to follow her dream of becoming what is known as a “topless,” an elite space pilot whose job it is to protect the earth from outsiders and enemies. She’s not that good at it, but being as stubborn as an ox and containing enough energy for over 10 people, she struggles through the challenges that stand in her way her with a grin on her face. Soon enough she finds herself living her very dreams. However that’s only the beginning of her troubles as she soon finds herself faced with the weight of the world on her shoulders. With only six episodes to get across the important stuff, “Diebuster” cuts out all the unnecessary fodder that would normally weigh down a longer show. In its place lies the nuts and bolts of not only an overthe-top coming of age story but it also shares the secret to achieving anything in life. Even though our heroine does harbor that ‘special’ quality that separates her from the rest, without her drive to achieve there wouldn’t be a story. When she said, “As long as I have heart,” it dawned on me. The way I see it, not only is the main character saying that if we believe, there will always be opportunities that will present themselves. But she is also bringing the viewer’s attention to the fact that being alive is enough of a reason to continue on. Screw believability because odds are we’re light years away from the end of the world, but in our life times we will most likely face something so overwhelming that it’ll feel like the world is against us. Perhaps what “Diebuster” is trying to tell us is that the drive to achieve is the same as the drive to continue living. If we look forward to living then isn’t that all we need to make our future fulfilling? Looking forward to tomorrow, no matter if it’s littered with challenges, is the best way to live, wouldn’t you say?
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Though there are few of us, RIC residents do exist. If you’re a commuter, living oncampus could be a life changing experience, or it could just save you the hassle of a morning commute. Either way, a resident lifestyle has been working well for
many. Living on campus may also make it easier to learn and accomplish more in your classes. Between your mother hollering for you to come to dinner and younger siblings breathing down the back of your neck, it can be difficult learning anything at home. Surprisingly, I have found the residence halls a good place to get work done. If it doesn’t work out, the library is a quick walk away compared to driving to the distance or sucking it up and doing work at home. The noise level is debatable. Of the three halls I’ve lived in, New Hall is practically sound proof. The hallways and lounges are pretty deserted, and there are study areas built into the building. In terms of the noise level of the other halls I’ve lived, volume depends on the time and day. Thursday nights, as one can imagine, can get pretty loud. It also depends on who you live near, noisy neighbors and suitemates can be a hassle. There is one noise that affects every resi-
dent no matter what hall you live: construction. RIC always picks the most inconvenient time to do work around the resident hall areas, such as 7 a.m. on a Sunday. I won’t sugar coat anything, because in the past two years of living on campus I’ve lived in four different rooms. Things will happen that won’t be so great, but these things will shape you into a better person. Aside from having to move from a double to a single twice, residing in the dorms has been a positive experience. There are many leadership opportunities for residents. Positions to be in charge of Hall Council or even to become a Resident Assistant look great on a resume. Taking part in this can teach you to not only be a leader, but you can be in control of the residential community. Dealing with different life situations can help you discover who you really are. Not everyone will enjoy living in a dorm, but you will learn a lot about yourself. For many, it’s the first time away from home and living independently. Taking care of yourself may be liberating, difficult or both. Either way, this independence and learning experience is important. Taking life into your own hands could be positive or negative, but either way it’s a learning experience. Commuters should look into residential life. The extra cost might be worth it in the end to boost your circle of friends, and enhance your learning experience. Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure.
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A new, affordable way to travel is made available to students also offers road service and a 24-hour phone number to call for whatever issues or questions may pop up. Zipcar was founded in 2000 in Cambridge, Mass. by local residents. The business has expanded rapidly and now has over 9,000 cars with 30 different models, 650,000 members, and is available in 28 states in the U.S. It can also be found internationally in urban areas like London and Vancouver. Once someone becomes a member, they can make reservations for a car anywhere services are available. There are almost 40 in Providence alone, and the service has become popular among area colleges such as Johnson & Wales University. Besides being a growing business, the company also says it is environmentally friendly, boasting fuel-efficient models and hybrids in their fleet. One company statistic claims that for each Zipcar on the road, 15 to 20 personal cars are taken off the street, reducing traffic and emissions. Other campuses across the U.S., such as the University of Michigan, have as many as 1,000 vehicles, since public transportation has been struggling to meet the needs of commuters. In Rhode Island, RIPTA services are limited and being scaled back, but the public transportation gap may be filled by Zipcars. With the potential for fewer cars on the road (and with parking spots already guaranteed), congestion on the RIC campus may be alleviated to an extent. Given the enthusiasm at RIC and their success elsewhere, plans are already in the works for expansion. To take advantage of this new service, anyone can apply and register by visiting zipcar.com.
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On Thursday, Jan. 26, Zipcars were made available for the first time on the RIC campus. Offering a discount just for RIC students, the Zipcars will provide an easier and greener way to be mobile. The Zipcars are rentable on an By Justin Gostlant hourly or daily basis, and can be Anchor Sports Writer used for whatever the driver wants or needs to do. While unveiling the cars, President Nancy Carrioulo was honored with the first test drive, and she said that she hoped students would “be very enthusiastic” about the new cars. The two rentable cars, named Francesca and Flick, are both Ford Focuses, and will be made available to any RIC student qualified and registered for the program. “Anyone can just take off,” said Zipcar employee Katy Pirolli, who urged people to take advantage of the free gas included with the program. In order to drive a Zipcar, the driver must be approved by applying online to become a member. They will then receive a “Zipcard” in the mail, or they can pick it up at a local office. The card is used to unlock the car by placing it over the windshield. The company usually charges a $25 application fee and $60 annual fee, which covers both insurance and gas. Rates are $8 an hour, or $66 a day on weekdays, and $9 and $72 on weekends. The rates allow for 180 free miles of gas, which can be paid for by using a gas card located in the Zipcar. Over 230 colleges and universities have discounted rates for the program. The RIC student rate is a $25 annual fee and forgoes the application fee. After that it is $7 an hour, or $66 a day. If a student were to have an hourly rate that ended up costing more than the daily rate, Zipcar will automatically charge the lower price. “It’s really convenient,” said Student Community Government, Inc. Secretary Kyla Pecchia. RIC students be receive a $40 credit, and student organizations also receive additional discounts. The cars available on campus are located in parking spaces in the Student Union Loop (K-Lot) in front of the Student Union, which were formerly 15-minute parking spaces. Anyone using the cars will also have the convenience of not needing to look for a parking space on campus, as there will always be designated spots for the Zipcars. There are potentials for other fees, however. An accident may incur a cost of $500 as a deductible. Smoking in the cars is prohibited, and being late can cost $50 an hour. Tolls and tickets must still be paid the driver. Some cars come with an E-Z Pass, and the tolls are charged to a member’s account, but no additional charges are attached for processing the tolls. Reservations can occasionally be extended as long as no one has already reserved the car for later in the day. Zipcar
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Usually I’m a huge believer in fashion over function. I’ll dance at the club from open to close in fiveinch stilettos By Courtney Woods Style RX that give me blisters. I‘ll wear shorts in the spring even if it’s chilly. But over winter break I went on a ski trip with my friends and realized that function sometimes reigns supreme over fashion. The bus trip I went on was unique. It was a “Raving Riders” party bus to Jay Peak, Vermont complete with DJ’s, pizza and a keg for the ride home. In the party mindset, my girlfriends and I bought brightly colored snowsuits from the thrift store that probably hadn’t seen the light of day since 1994. Mine was entirely hot pink and I accessorized with a rhinestone encrusted belt. I hit the slopes feeling like “Ski Fun Barbie.” Unfortunately after it started raining at Jay Peak I realized that our flashy snowsuits might have looked amazing, but they were soaking up water like a sponge. They were so ancient any waterproofing was low-tech or had worn away. We retired from skiing and snow-
boarding early, damp, and cold. During an unseasonably warm winter like the one we are having, there might be rain on the mountains. Even if you wear four layers of long underwear you will not stay warm and dry if your outermost layer lets moisture through. When buying outerwear for skiing and snowboarding (or even for camping and hiking) pay attention to the waterproof ratings. Backcountrybeacon.com explains that companies measure a fabric’s resistance to water using static-column testing. The website said that this testing “is designed to measure a material’s water resistance using a standard millimeter measurement. In static-column tests, a 1-inch diameter tube stands vertically over a piece of waterproof material; the tube is filled with water, and the measurement is the height of the water column in millimeters when leakage begins. When published, the ratings appear as “20K mm” or “20,000mm waterproof.” In order for a company to claim their clothing is waterproof, it must have at least 5,000mm of water resistance. The best materials, like Gore-Tex, can have over 20,000mm. Typical waterproof outerwear will keep you from getting wet, but might still be coated in moisture. In high-end waterproof materials, water is
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completely repelled. I recently went shopping for proper ski clothes for my next venture to the mountains. It’s mid-season, so stores in the mall like PacSun and Zumies have high quality snow clothing on clearance. I bought a black ski jacket and aqua blue snow pants,
both with 5,000mm water resistance. Next time I hit the slopes I won’t look like a Barbie doll, but I’m going to be warm, and thanks to water resistant fabric, dry.
The joy of giving and getting
By Deidre Greene
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The Simple Things
It doesn’t matter if it’s a best friend or somebody I met yesterday; I like to leave a good impression on people. If someone needs something, I want to help them. “Of course you can have my $10 lip-gloss I just bought last week! No big!” “Of course I can give you a ride across
RI even though I have no idea who you are. No worries on paying for gas.” In the end, I screw myself. I just go out and buy another lip-gloss or I have to refill my car even though I didn’t want to take that person across the state. It’s one thing to be kind and do something nice without the other person expecting it. But when you begin to have what becomes an addiction to please, you forget about yourself. My problem is I act like I don’t want anything because I feel it will sound selfish. However, I’m realizing there is nothing selfish about making yourself happy. If you aren’t happy, then what you do for others won’t be genuine. After you’ve taken some of that energy to do something nice for yourself, I strongly believe whatever it is you are giving to a person, whether it is money or time, it’s telling that individual how you feel about them. I remember a time at the beginning of the year when I was in the café at the Student Union. A man was trying to put cash onto his
RIC card and had no idea what he was doing. I didn’t want to be in his business because with my crazy mentality (bear with me for a moment) I didn’t want him to think that I thought he was stupid. Then he just stood at the machine and looked around for a minute. I smiled and walked over and showed him how to use it. It took about four minutes and at the end he looked at me and said, “Thank you for taking the time and showing me how to use this.” I loved it because it taught me how much time matters. The fact I made that person feel worthy of my time made me feel pretty good. And that’s what giving is about. Another example is I can’t stress enough how much of a beautiful support system I have. Therefore, when I get a card or a note from any of these individuals or even from someone I may not know very well who had something sweet to say, I keep them in my nightstand drawer. Whenever I have something on my mind, I open the drawer and read them. Taking the time to write a card and especially when it comes from their heart and their words is something money can’t buy. There is nothing better than giving something from your heart.
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Part II
By Rashaa Al-Sasah
Dishing Out: A Food Lover’s Guide
One snack that I can hardly ever resist myself is cupcakes, especially red velvet since they’re my favorite. If you like red velvet cake I’ll bet you didn’t know that it was traditionally made with beets for coloring instead of food coloring. Aside from the beautiful coloring, beets are high in vitamins and other nutrients. Using a traditional red velvet recipe with beets will help you not only cut calories but also add health benefits to your favorite snack, without losing any of the deliciousness. These cupcakes have about 100-150 calories less than your average cupcake making them a great option if you have a sweet tooth and are watching what you eat. When I first heard of adding beets to cupcakes I was open to the idea because I have no issue with beets or most vegetables for that matter but I was also hesitant, as I sure many of you are right now. I consider myself to be adventurous when it comes to food so I thought that beet cupcakes couldn’t be the worst thing I’ve tried. Trust me when I tell you that the cupcakes came out delicious. They were sweet, moist, had no beet flavor at all and also had a super bright coloring to them. All the things I look for in a cupcake, specifically red velvet.
Just a small warning, should you attempt to try the recipe: beets have a lot of coloring to them and if it gets anywhere make sure to clean it straight away to prevent staining. While making the cupcakes, I found the easiest and cleanest way to grate the beets was to peel the skin, cut the beet into cubes and throw it in the food processor. Make sure you use a hand or standing mixer when making this recipe for both the cakes and meringue topping otherwise it will not set properly and you’ll end up with a gooey mess. Never fear, because as long as you follow the directions your cupcakes will come out as good as mine did. DIRECTIONS for cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven heats up Line a 12-hole muffin tray with cupcake liners and in a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar and salt and using a handheld or standing mixer, beat on medium-high for about 5 minutes, until white and doubled in size (you can also do this by hand with a large Wisk but be prepared for a serious arm work out). Stir in the grated beets, flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder and baking powder. Next, add the buttermilk and food coloring, and beat again to make sure that all the ingredients are well-incorporated (be careful not to over beat it). Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, taking
care not to fill more than two-thirds of the way up or it will overflow when cooking. Bake for 30 minutes check if they’re cooked through by using a toothpick, if it comes out clean they are ready to come out of the oven. While the cupcakes are cooking, make the icing: for the icing instead of a cream cheese frosting we’re going to make a meringue instead. To do this prepare a double boiler by putting a pot of water on the stove and bringing it to a boil then place either a metal or glass bowl on top, or a smaller pot can also be used. Next put all of the icing ingredients in the bowl of the double boiler and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly warmed. Remove the bowl from the heat, and beat with a hand or standing mixer on high speed until cooled and stiff peaks have formed. Pipe or spread one massive tablespoon of the icing on the cupcakes after they’ve cooled. Be sure to put the icing on quickly because the meringue will be best right after it’s made. 212 Calories per Cupcake Original Recipe Source: Cook Yourself Thin: see site for recipe Website: http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/cookyourself-thin/recipes/red-velvet-cupcakes
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What are you looking forward to most this semester?
Name: Mary Tente Major: Nursing Year: Sophomore
Name: Alexandra Heath Major: Psychology/CDHS Year: Freshman
“Meeting new people, “I’m most looking hopefully to do well in forward to Spring all of my classes but Break!” mostly just to embrace one New Year and whatever changes it brings.”
Name: Keith Hamilton Major: General Management Year: Senior
Name: Richard Heist Major: CIS Year: Junior
Name: Claribel Cruz Major: Nursing Year: Freshman
Name: Samantha Robinson Major: Social Work Year: Sophomore
“I’m looking forward to two things really: Graduation and winning the LEC Championships (Men’s Basketball).”
“Passing math class!”
“I’m looking forward to exciting events with the spring weather that’s coming.”
“I’m looking forward to be able to hang out with my friends and learning things that are relevant to my major. I also hope I would be able to fit in gym time.”
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Performances Performing Arts Series: The Muir String Quartet Monday, Feb. 6 7:30 p.m. Sapinsley Hall $5 RIC, $35 non-RIC
U.S. Air Force New England Winds Wednesday, Feb. 8 1 p.m. Sapinsley Hall Free
Art: Jeonghee Park Feb. 9-23 Bannister Gallery Free
Music: Young Men’s Choral Festival Friday, Feb. 10 7 p.m. Sapinsley Hall $15
Theatre: Breaking the Code Feb. 15-18 8 p.m. Feb 18-19 2 p.m. Forman Theatre $15
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“Graphics in Korea II”
Combining Korean traditions with Western media styles
If you want to witness artistic and breathtaking graphics hailing from halfway across the world, look no further than RIC’s By Katelyn Hurd Anchor Editor Bannister Gallery. From Jan. 19 – Feb. 2, “Graphics from Korea II” will be on display in the Bannister Gallery. The exhibition features unique student-made graphic design works from Korea, blending their own culture with Western-style media. The students who worked on the pieces were definitely clever and witty, as well as artistic. In order for any graphic designer to be successful, they must know not only what looks aesthetically pleasing and attention grabbing, but they have to be innovative and the pieces were exactly that. For example, one of the ads featured an attention-grabbing pair of red lips in an ad for hot sauce. Another had a small child holding a very large screw with an overall depressing feel to it, trying to draw the viewer’s attention to child labor. Though the text was in Korean, English subtitles were provided. The catchy quotes played off of the chosen image to represent it. One piece, by student Lee JiHyum, featured an aluminum foil dispenser made from animal fur, designed for WWF. The caption read; “Fur is not a disposable product to open easily.” Another, by Lee Young Mo, depicted a pair of socks slowly turning into a fish, representing a cure to foot odor. Some of the clever student work ranged from representing charities to different
brands. The mock advertisements seemed so well done, many questioned if the pieces were real ads. A few of the students chose to work with applying their design in a 3D setting. One student provided the design for packaging and displaying a meal’s worth of rice. Another, through innovative shapes and colors, made Philips light bulbs seem warm and inviting just by its packaging. The reception, curated by RIC art Professor Heemong Kim, took place on Thursday, Jan. 26 and was complete with tea and sushi for those who attended. The work featured Konkuk University’s Visual Communications Department’s graduating class. Konkuk is a private university in the South Korean capital of Seoul, and is home to over 25,000 students. The college has a renowned graphic design program, and 30 students from the program were allowed to submit one of their works to the show. Due to the fact that the show had been on display weeks prior to the event, the event drew only a small crowd of about 80 people. “I popped in during the day and I enjoyed the artwork,” said President Nancy Carriuolo. Kim spent a semester teaching at Konkuk University nearly two years ago. He taught the students featured in the show during their sophomore year, and now that they are graduating, he explained he still recognizes many of their names. “It was a very good experience,” said Kim.
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The work featured included posters, package designs, book designs, advertisements and even website designs. In June 2010, as part of the graduation process, the student work was juried. The work was exhibited at Konkuk University last fall. At the end of January, the 30 students will be graduating. Heemong explained that their semesters are timed differently than ours – classes are in session from March to June, and then again Sept. to Dec., giving them different lengths for breaks. The show will remain up for a week after the reception for anyone who is interested in seeing the artwork.
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The highly successful Performing Arts Series returns next week with a homage to one of the most renowned performers in music history. Ludwig van By Kyle Grant A&E Editor Beethoven is perhaps one of the most famous composers in history. While he died centuries ago, his music has survived the passing of time. On Monday, Feb. 6, his music will be the subject of a vibrant revival in Sapinsley Hall when the Muir String Quartet comes to Rhode Island College. The concert will be the second performance the Muir String Quartet has performed at RIC this school year, and also the second of an epic six-part cycle portraying the music of Beethoven. For this part of the cycle, the Muir Strings will perform the “String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 74,” “String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2,” and “String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131.” Featuring Peter Zazofsky on violin, Lucia Lin on violin, Steven Ansell on viola and Michael
Reynolds on cello, the Muir String Quartet is celebrating 33 years of performing across the world. Based in Boston University, The Muir String Quartet is a Grammy-Award-winning music group, has performed for presidents and left countless audiences in awe of the Quartet’s impeccable skill. Next Monday, RIC students will get the fantastic opportunity to witness the Quartet firsthand. Last November, The Muir String Quartet performed a fantastic concert that many students did not have a chance to witness. The Quartet’s second performance is sure to be just as incredible. Fans of classical music, or music in general, cannot afford to miss them a second time. The show is on Mon., Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Nazarian Center Box Office and are only $5 for RIC students. This spring, The Performing Arts Series will start off by going back to this timeless classic. For fans of Beethoven, rousing string performances and eloquently played classical music, the only way you will get a better experience than the Muir String Quartet would be if you built a time machine.
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Few gems stand out in an otherwise bleak spring concert scene
While the weather may be warming up for spring, concerts in this season of renewal are looking quite bleak for the Rhode Island area. Quality concerts are rather scarce around By Tim Hordern A&E Staff Writer here, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be a few good shows happening in the springtime. Two concert series occurring in the spring sure to cure the winter blues are the 90.7 WXIN and 95.5 WBRU’s Rock Hunt. Each year, WXIN and WBRU hold a Rock Hunt to find the best bands in the Rhode Island area. WBRU will start the semi-finals sometime in March, with the finals starting on March 23, and the WXIN Rock Hunt kicks off on March 22 at Firehouse 13, continuing for five weeks through the finals on April 19. Last year, local act Vulgarrity won the WBRU Rock Hunt after winning in the WXIN hunt in 2010. Boo City took home the WXIN crown last year, after a multitude of spectacular
performances. While the outcomes of the two concerts are uncertain, one thing for sure is that both the WXIN and WBRU hunts are sure to be a blast this spring. While local music may prosper in the spring, national acts leave a lot to be desired. Those who would wish to bundle up and head to Boston will be rewarded with Irish-based punk band Flogging Molly playing the House of Blues. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $29.50. Other than that, one would have to wait until March until any serious acts come down to Providence. On Friday, March 2, WBRU will be hosting Chevelle at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel. The opening acts, Middle Class Rut and Janus, also look solid. Chevelle is considered an alternative metal trio known for the songs “Letters from a Thief,” “The Red” and the newer “Face to the Floor,” while Middle Class Rut hit the airwaves with the song “New Low.” Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of and the reserved mezzanine is $35. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show is at 8:30.
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But that’s just a line Throughout the ages, art has been a battle between those who support a more realistic approach and those who are against it. For example, art By Katelyn Hurd academies in France Art for the Average Joe were strict to teaching students about representational art during the 19th century. Artists known as Impressionists challenged them with their free styles and ideas. This “realistic” style of art was started during the era of the Romans. All the sculptures of majestic looking versions of real humans and pottery and metal working with illustrations of humans decorating the sides, all complete with believable colors and even surface treatments. Western art was especially influenced by the Romans, which is why the idea of depicting reality was most appreciated. Other regions of the world developed different artistic ideals and practices. Think of African art, for example, with its bright colors and bold lines. Even when human beings were depicted in Japanese prints, the humans look so abstract, from their porcelain skin to their colored features. You may walk through a museum and
observe someone crossing their arms in disgust over a canvas full of random shapes and colors. Just because it isn’t representational of anything and it is just shapes, doesn’t make it a non-respectable art piece. To understand non-representational art, you have to understand what the artist is doing. When an artist is painting a person sitting under a tree, they just copy that exact image onto their canvas. Artists who don’t directly recreate a scene have the task of inventing the idea. Specific shapes and colors combined with each other depict are meant to depict a feeling in the viewer, which may be harder to accomplish than directly painting what they see. An example of this is Picasso’s piece, “A Bottle of Suze.” It could have been easy for him to just draw a bottle sitting on a table, but instead, he used shapes and colors to represent the bottle. Textures, like wallpaper and print, suggest that someone was sitting in a wallpapered room and reading a newspaper. The shapes also remind the viewer of a bottle. The background seems almost woodlike, and could almost represent a table. Next time you are faced with a piece of abstract art, appreciate it. Enjoy the feeling the piece gives off, and next time you see Jimmy, encourage the colors and lines used in his drawing, not what it’s supposed to be.
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RIC alum nabs Oscar nomination
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Viola Davis, a graduate of Rhode Island College, has recently been nominated for an Oscar for her role as Aibileen Clark in the film “The Help.” This is the second Oscar nomination for Davis, who graduated from RIC in 1988 and received an honorary degree in 2002. In 2008, Davis was nominated for best supporting actress in the film “Doubt.” Davis has won a Critics Choice Award for Best Actress, and was nominated for a Golden
Globe in December. Released this summer, “The Help” tells the story of an aspiring writer in the 1960s South, telling the story of African-American maids working in a white household and the adversity they face. Davis plays the character of Aibileen Clark, a maid and nanny who lives in poverty and yet manages to live a rich life nonetheless. “The joy of being an actor is that the bigger the puzzle, the greater the satisfaction there is in putting it together. You want your character to be as multifaceted as possible,” Davis said on What’s News. “Aibileen is quiet and reserved, with a rich subconscious life,” she said. “Living in poverty, she followed a life path that had already been laid out for her. She says, ‘I knew I was going to be a maid because my mother was a maid and my grandmother was a house slave.’” Davis is no stranger to winning accolades due to her acting ability. Winning two Tony Awards (2001 for “King Hedley II” and 2010 for “Fences”), Davis’ ability to perform on stage has been proven since her enrollment in Central Falls High School. Davis also acted at the Trinity Repertoire Company from 1988 to 1995. While at RIC, Davis was a star in the RIC theater program, and was a member of the Upward Bound Program, which allows low-income students the opportunity to pursue higher education. “The Help” has been nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Motion Picture. In total, it has been nominated for 63 total film awards. When it comes to theater, Rhode Island College is among the best in the region, and Viola Davis shows just how far the stars of RIC’s theater program can reach. From performances in Roberts Hall to Broadway to the big screen, Davis has shown her extraordinary performing ability to millions, and has gone from stages in the smallest state to a nomination for the biggest award in acting.
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“Ao No Excorcist” I had planned on writing a review for “Blue Sub 6” this week, but that was before I started watching “Ao No Exorcist,” otherwise known as “Blue Exorcist.” I don’t usually write about anime I haven’t finished By Christian DeCataldo watching but I’m willing to Christian’s Anime Corner make an exception for this one. Now don’t start believing that I’m getting soft and think this anime is good after only a few episodes because this isn’t the case, I’m reserving my overall opinion for later. However, “Blue Exorcist” has the capability to be very good, setting itself up extremely well. Let me explain a little more. “Blue Exorcist” revolves around the 15 year old Rin Okumura, an orphan living with his younger twin (not identical) brother Yukio under the protection of Father Shiro Fujimoto at his church (or monastery, I’m not sure which). Rin is constantly getting into trouble and isn’t the greatest student but he’s a good kid overall, even if he only shows his good character by beating people up to protect some birds . One of the people Rin beats up turns out to be possessed by a demon that almost kills him but he is saved by Father Fujimoto who reveals to Rin that he coincidentally the son of Satan (or Satin as they like to pronounce it in the subbed… hmmm, I don’t think it’s been dubbed yet… no, it hasn’t). Father Fujimoto brings Rin back to his church to defend him against the demons that are now after him. While there Fujimoto explains how Rin is a demon but Yukio isn’t (watch the anime to find out why) and that Rin’s demonic powers are sealed away unless he draws the demon-slaying sword Kurikara but that he should never draw the blade be-
cause he will never again be able to be human. Rin draws the blade when his daddy Satan appears though, and becomes a full-fledged demon… so he has pointed ears, a tail, and is surrounded by blue fire. When he sheathes the sword again the fire goes away but the ears and tail remain. Now that Rin is a demon he is sent to True Cross Academy to become an exorcist, the trouble is he has to keep the fact that he is a demon a secret from the other students. Luckily, his younger brother Yukio is his instructor and an exorcist already. Can someone say tension? At the point I am now in the anime it seems like Rin will be learning how to become an exorcist while accompanying his brother on his missions as an exorcist which I like because it will allow the introduction of new characters and the development of those we already know before introducing a main plot. The fact that Rin must keep the fact that he’s a demon a secret should present a good deal of tension and comedy as I expect Rin and Yukio’s relationship to provide as well if all goes well of course. I can’t stress enough that this is not a review as much as it is an explanation of my expectations. I really do hope “Blue Exorcist” turns out the way I desire it to and despite hearing good things about it I can’t help but fear the worst. Now, excuse me while I go eat something… what? I’m hungry.
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The day after Chevelle, hip hop sensation Tyga will be coming to Lupo’s for his from page “Careless World Tour.” Tickets for the Young Money-signed rapper are on sale Friday, Jan. 27, for $25. Tyga will take the stage on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, March 10, the pop rock band known as The Kooks will come to Providence from across the pond. Known for songs such as “Always Where I Need to Be” and “Junk of the Heart,” The Kooks are an energetic band that is sure to get a crowd dancing. Later in the month of March, the legendary band They Might be Giants will be playing Lupo’s. They Might be Giants formed in 1982, and throug 15 albums became famous for songs such as “Birdhouse In Your Soul,” “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” and “Boss of Me.” Opening the show is Jonathan Coulton, an American singer-songwriter who started in 2003 from Brooklyn, New York. He is known for his folk rock, power-pop and indie rock influences. Some notable songs are “Code Monkey” and “Re: Your Brains.” While the spring may not be brimming with excitement in the field of concerts, there are nonetheless plenty of great shows to entertain concert junkies as the weather gets warmer. Also, as temperatures outside begin to rise, more and more bands will post shows and tours, so don’t be surprised if your favorite band comes to town sometime soon.
Local Events Ice skating in Downtown Providence
Jan. 23 - Mar. 17 Bank of America Skating Center Free
One of the most exciting and popular winter events in Providence is back for all to enjoy. Ice skating at the Bank of America Skating Center during the winter months can be charming date for you and that special someone.
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2012 Northeastern International Auto Show Feb. 2 - 5 Rhode Island Convention Center $9 See the next great thing in automobiles from around the world at a low price at the International Northeast Auto Show. With cars from the U.S, Japan, Germany and more, this auto show might just lead you to your next new car…even if it takes a decade or two until you’re able to afford it.
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The warning signs January is a nice little gap in the game development world, like what summer used to be in Hollywood before Jaws came out. After the big Christmas rush, no game developer feels that they could score a big seller. A couple indie games come By Rob Lefebvre out, but no major release comes Rob’s Game Shelf before the last week in January. So for the first time in Rob’s Game Shelf, I’m actually not going to review a game. I want to talk about something that could help you prepare for the upcoming year in video games; the warning signs that the game you have your eye on may not be so great. Over the years I’ve found bad games share some similarities. Bad games come in many forms, but there are some subtle little things you can look for that can turn on the red light. The phrases “3D graphics” and “fully-rendered cutscenes” written on the box. I really wonder what the box designers are thinking when they write this. Back when these things were new to games it would have passed, but I still find current and last generation games that have these written on them. 3D graphics and fully-rendered cutscenes are common enough in games. When you feature it on the back cover,
you might as well advertise that the game comes in a box. If that’s something that is supposed to wow us in this day and age, the game can’t have much more to offer. One of the craziest examples I’ve seen was in the 2008 Alone in the Dark game where it advertised skippable chapters on the back. If the game is proud to say you can skip stuff in it, something has gone wrong. Celebrity name tied to the game. This is one of those very subtle ones you really have to be wary of. When a game is featuring prominently that someone famous for something else is taking part in it, it’s a sign that everything else may have been lost in the mix. “Homefront” was an example of this. They were very proud to say that John Milius, the writer of Apocalypse Now and Red Dawn wrote “Homefront.” Writing was actually one of the weakest aspects of the game, but it felt like the developers were saying, “Hey, we got John Milius on board. What more do you need?” Bottom line: if a Hollywood name is attached, tense up. Heavy, heavy advertising. This is probably one of the biggest signs a game is not so great. A little advertising won’t hurt anything, but when you can’t so much as turn around without seeing
an advertisement for the game that there might be something wrong. “Homefront,” “Halo: Reach” and “Final Fantasy XIII” are just some of the recent examples of games had advertising everywhere and weren’t good. When I see advertising like this, it leads me to believe that the developers are trying to make the game out to be way more than it is. I understand you have to make your game look good, but when the media is saturated with it and it looks like as much money went into the advertising as it did into the actual game, something’s wrong. Do these signs automatically mean a game will be bad? Not necessarily. Some of my favorite games have celebrity names attached and had heavy advertising, but these patterns glare more and more in bad games. Love your games, just be wary of you’re about to play.
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“The Gospel According to Coco Chanel,” by Karen Karbo, attempts to juggle too many balls in the air in its attempt to provide a glimpse into the fashion maven’s life. When I first picked up the book, I was skeptical. Although I am no enemy of designer purses and fashion, I typically avoid fashion-based books. Too often they appear judgmental, and attempt to steer the reader into a contrived “right” direction of living, dressing and speaking. However, this book fascinated me. I was drawn by the cover (although clichés directly tell a reader never to judge a book by them), as well as the headings of each chapter.
The book does not read like a historical novel, which saves it from being a stale or stuffy read. However, it instead assumes a style that is confusing and jumbled. The reader is spoken to throughout like a girlfriend, and the book reads like a one-sided conversation. Unfortunately, like most females, author Karen Karbo finds it impossible to settle on one particular topic. A chapter may have one set theme, but it will jump from advice on how to follow it, to an anecdote, and then back into Chanel’s life with each anecdote separated only by asterisks. That’s not to argue that there aren’t intriguing stories, or excellent pieces of wisdom to be found within the book. Chanel was never the “pretty one” with supermodel good-looks, nor was she the most well-educated, or wellraised. Her gospel does not demand that women maintain impossible beauty standards, or lose fifty pounds. Karbo also does not attempt to hide Chanel’s flaws, acknowledging the darker side of the fashion maven. The material presented in fascinating, and provides an entertaining insight on the launching of the iconic brand. Unfortunately, it finds itself bogged down by side-notes and pop culture references that already risk becoming too-dated, and it doesn’t need the gimmick of “self-help” tips. For a tribute to a timeless icon, it’s tragic that the book itself is already aging poorly. As a beach read, the book is acceptable. As a look into the nitty-gritty life of a fashion legend, it’s too gossipy to really sparkle.
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The Thermals Kill Rock Stars
Having a weakness for traditional Celtic pieces I usually skip the artist’s modern tracks, but their entire catalogue packs a powerhouse punch with the strength of every performer’s voice. Celtic Woman is a perfect artist to relax to between exams, especially with midterms already looming just beyond the horizon. “The Last Samurai Soundtrack” is more of a traditional musical score compared to my first recommendation, but makes for a perfect study aid, with its mix of relaxing and epic-sounding tracks. Written by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer, “The Last Samurai Soundtrack” blends relaxing melodies with high-energy pieces, which is perfect to perk you up right before your forehead hits the page from boredom. My personal favorites from the
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, The Thermals are positive proof that you don’t need loud instruments or big music to rock hard. Started in 2002, The Thermals consist of Hutch Harris at vocals and guitar, Kathy Foster at bass and Westin Glass at drums. In 2003, The Thermals recorded their first album “More Parts per Million” on a cassette for only $10, and caught the attention of major West Coast label Sub Pop. The sound of The Thermals is very catchy and uncomplicated, making them
very enjoyable yet at the same time not too heavy. Basically, The Thermals are the Wheat Thins of the alternative music world. Songs such as “Now We Can See” and “Not Like Any Other Feeling” will have listeners hooked, and though the Thermals use politically and religiously charged lyrics their views do not get in the way of their sound. In late 2011 The Thermals released the single “I Don’t Believe You,” and a new album/tour in the works. If you are a fan of catchy music that doesn’t get in its own way, definitely check this band out.
soundtrack would have to be “A Small Measure of Peace” and “Idyll’s End.” So there you have it; the perfect start to finding a few new artists to fight the stress of a new semester. Without soundtracks or artists such as these, I probably would have pulled my hair out years ago. So I hope that you find them useful and, perhaps, that they save you from a few stress-induced migraines this semester. For the three followers of my column back in the good old days, besides my mother, I hope to make the Music Spotlight a semiweekly column once again, so keep a look out for music reviews and news in the near future.
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Under the Radar
So the prodigal column returns to The Anchor once again… at least for this week, anyway. I have to admit, I’ve missed writing about my favorite bands every week, but between my academics and keeping the paper afloat as a managing By Eddie Taylor editor, my hands have pretty Music Spotlight much been tied. So, when I was asked to bring back what brought me to the newspaper in the first place, I had to jump at the chance. So why don’t we get to the music part of the Music Spotlight, shall we? This week I’ve decided to get away from my usual alternative rock tastes to introduce you to a few soundtracks or artists that may be helpful to listen to while you hit the books. After all, Rage Against the Machine or New Politics would most likely have you jumping off walls and getting into bar brawls than finally reading that economics chapter you’ve been meaning to sit down with. “The Social Network Soundtrack” may be an odd first choice, but trust me – sitting down to type a paper listening to the track “Pieces from the Whole” stirs the creative juices enough to finish in half the time. The soundtrack, written by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails and Atticus Ross, has a dark, ambient sound mixed with an electronic influence and a hint of the postindustrial that Reznor is known for. The soundtrack may sound odd, but trust me and give it a shot before you condemn it. You may just find it’s your perfect study music. The artists have recently collaborated on a similar soundtrack for the film “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” as well. The second artist is one that I feel may not be every reader’s cup of tea, but definitely deserves a mention. Celtic Woman is an all-female musical ensemble from Ireland that blends classical, folk and adult contemporary for a refreshing sound. The group, as their name suggests, performs traditional Celtic music, but also performs a wide variety of modern songs such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
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“Careless World: Rise of the Last King”
Release Date: Jan. 31 The second album from Compton-based rapper Tyga is his first with the prolific Young Money label, which boasts rap titans such as Lil Wayne and Drake, both of whom appear on the album. They are accompanied by Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Wale, J. Cole, Busta Rhymes and more.
Friday, Feb. 3
“Big Miracle”
Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski What do competing world superpowers, oil tycoons, environmentalists and small-town Alaskan reporters have in common? In “Big Miracle” they all have an admiration for large marine mammals. This upcoming film tells the remarkably true story of the rescue of three grey whales trapped by ice in the Arctic Circle by an unlikely coalition of humans determined on setting them free. If you’re looking for a feel-good movie to warm your heart this winter, then look no further than “Big Miracle.”
Ringo Starr
“Ringo Starr 2012”
Release Date: Jan. 31 Ringo, one of two remaining Beatles, will be releasing his 17th album along with sixteen of his friends. A homage to his 1973 album “Ringo,” the nine-track album is built up on re-recordings and covers.
Tim McGraw
“Emotional Traffic”
Rated: PG
The 11th album from the well-known country star is also McGraw’s last album with record company Curb Records, where he has been recording since 1993. Despite the record being completed in 2010, complications and lawsuits between Curb Records and McGraw led to the album’s release being pushed back. Despite the holdup, both singles have fared well in the U.S Country charts.
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“Chronicle”
The Jon Herington Band The News Cafe Monday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. $15
Soul Rebels The Met
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A group of high-school students discover they have amazing powers that can manipulate the world around them. They proceed to use them frivolously until one of the boys takes his abilities to a dangerous level. A realistic story of ordinary people given superhuman powers, “Chronicle” examines the potential darkness of man as a result of unstoppable power. Rated: Not Rated
Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. $10
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Defending champion Anchormen clinch playoff spot
Sophomore sensation Ryan Martins leads team over Tufts and New Haven man defensemen Nick Bruno got in on the fun with a rocket from the blue line. Martins also had the final Anchormen goal of the period before Tufts finally found the back of net with one second remaining in the period to make the score 8-1 to head into the final 20 minutes. RIC senior Robert Isabella got the Anchormen’s ninth goal with an assist from senior defensemen Mike Nadiger. The team’s smallest defensemen, junior Mike Martinelli, got the final goal of the game when he unleashed a slap shot that found its way though traffic and into the back of the net for his first career goal. Sophomore netminder Mark Bushy had an assist on the goal for his first point of the year. With a high-scoring win in the books, the Anchormen headed for New Haven to try to make it four wins in a row. The long road trip led the Anchormen to a fan filled rink, in which they once again left with victory. Martins had a six-point game with a hat trick and three assists. A slow start ailed RIC as they clung to a 2-1 lead going into the second period. RIC junior defenseman, Cody Warnock, opened the second period with a huge hit on an unfortunate chargers forward. The hit, combined with a key blocked shot by Enos, sparked the Anchormen to a four-goal period. Junior forward Alex Lyman scored his first career goal to give him two points on the weekend. Young had his first goal in five games and freshman defenseman TJ Jackvony scored his first goal since his return from a hand injury. Sawia and Morra also had a goal each in the game. In total, the Anchormen poured in 18 goals in their
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After a slow first weekend back on the ice, the Anchormen’s second leading scorer from last season picked it up in his second week back from an off-ice issue. Martins netted a pair of goals and had a pair of assists against Tufts on Friday before one-upping his own performance with a hat trick and three goals the next night in a win over New Haven.
“It felt great to help the team get the conference points we needed out of those games to secure home ice. Now we just have to keep the streak going into the playoffs and make it three-straight titles.”
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two wins last weekend. RIC also now owns a four-game win streak and have won 12 of their last 13 games. After clinching a playoff spot, the Anchormen will look to add a couple more wins in the final two weeks of the regular season before heading into the NECHA playoffs.
lineup. O’Dell, along with sophomore guards Alexia Vega and Stephanie from page Prusko and freshman guard Katie Donovan all chipped in as the bench scored 16 of the Anchorwomen’s final 20 points, capping off an 83-52 triumph. “Our depth is one of our strengths,” said Reilly. “We try to maintain balance and every time we got to our bench, they have stepped up.” Eastern Connecticut was slowed mightily by using just a six-woman rotation. RIC also forced 23 Warrior turnovers and out-rebounded the visitors 43-35. “I was really proud of our defense in the second half,” said Riley, who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. “We totally picked up our defense in the second half. It shows our toughness.” Gaudet added 19 points, Girard finished with 10 points and a game-high seven assists. Junior forward Courtney Burns had nine points, and senior guard Stephanie Coro hauled in a game-high eight rebounds. O’Dell also had 12 off the bench. The Anchorwomen (17-2, 9-0 LEC) will now prepare for a marquee non-conference matchup with Tufts (16-3) on Tues., Jan. 31 in the Murray Center. On Sat., Feb. 4 RIC will put their undefeated
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The Rhode Island College hockey team enjoyed another dominating weekend, recording two key victories over a pair of Colonial South Conference rivals. The Anchormen overcame playing with out their By Sam Allen leading scorer, senior forward Anchor Sports Writer Greg Dicomitis, to defeat the Tufts University Jumbos, 10-1, and then took down the University of New Haven Chargers, 8-2, the following night last weekend. The Jumbos and the Chargers had previously beaten the Anchormen this season. Having lost to Tufts University for the first time in four years just a few short months ago, the Anchormen came out with an extra chip on their shoulder last Friday night. The Anchormen poured in 10 goals, getting markers from eight different players, including two players netted their first goals of the season. RIC sophomore forward Brett Morra had the first goal of the game followed less than a minute later by a goal from freshman forward Anthony Sawia with assists from senior co-captain Mike Young and sophomore forward Ryan Martins. Sawia also had the third goal of the game with an assist from senior forward Rick Enos. Before the first period ended, Enos recorded his second point of the game in the form of his first goal of the year to make it 4-0 Anchormen at the end of the first period. Martins’ goal started off scoring frenzy in the second period with assists coming from Young and Sawia. Fresh-
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Senior co-captain Sarah Chrane posts team-high 9.425 on floor
Anchorwomen remain winless after dual meet with Ithaca and Springfield
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Whoever said that “winning isn’t everything” was clearly talking about the Rhode Island College women’s gymnastics team. The author of the quote may not have known it at the time but the By Jack Adamo words are quiet fitting for Sports Editor an Anchorwomen team that remains winless despite huge accomplishments in both team and individual competition this season. Senior co-captain Sarah Chrane is one of the gymnasts who has shined the most during the winless drought. Two weeks ago, Chrane was honored with the weekly Coaches Award by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) after a strong meet on senior day against the University of Bridgeport. Chrane posted a career-high on floor with a 9.500 on that day and followed that performance up with a 9.425 on floor in Ithaca this past week, good for a teamhigh finish of third in the event. “Sarah truly knows how to show off and perform her routine. Her jumps are always on point and her tumbling gets better and better with every meet,” said sophomore teammate Caitlin Elliot. “She is a great anchor for our floor
line up.” Chrane’s leadership does not stand alone as fellow senior co-captains Kate Bachelder and Angela Gargano have both stood out in their respective areas. Bachelder consistently helps the team in the all-around with an average score of 33.806, posting a season-high score of 34.150, against Springfield College in the season opener. She also has a team-high average in the beam event with an 8.556 average. Gargano posted her season-high on vault with a 9.125 at the dual meet at Ithaca College last week and has been a constant force for the team on both that event as well as bars. The seniors are certainly not doing all the work as promising freshmen Cory Bridges and Mary Ocel continue to provide excitement in the gym. Bridges is the Anchorwomen’s highest scoring athlete on the season, consistently putting up great numbers in every event. Bridges leads the team in vault, bars, and the all-around this season. Bridges posted a 34.900 in the all-around against Bridgeport giving her the highest Anchorwomen all-around score since Casey Lesieur posted a 36.925 in a meet against Wilson College in 2009. Ocel competed in the all-around for the first time in her collegiate career at the Ithaca tri-meet and put up a respectable 33.000. Ocel was the top RIC finisher in the
bars event with a 10th place finish. She also posted her personal-best score on vault with a 9.250. Despite a season full of individual accomplishments, the Anchorwomen winless as a team thus far, but the team certainly has the right mindset as the end of the season draws near. “We are trying to reach our goal score and improve with each meet,” said Elliot, who has also been a consistent performer for the Anchorwomen on both floor and vault this season. “We need to work on sticking beam but with everyone’s determination I think we can get it done.” The Anchorwomen have had a rollercoaster of a season in team results so far this season. They posted a seasonhigh 172.150 against D-II Bridgeport in a meet that they were leading after the first event. That score also marks the highest team tally the Anchorwomen have put up since the 2008-09 season. Since then, the team has dropped of that pace in the last two meets at D-I Brown University and this past weekend at Ithaca College. RIC will flip back into action on Saturday, Feb. 11 at D-I Yale University along with the University of Bridgeport, and Springfield College. Elliot put the team goals realistically in perspective, “Hopefully by the time ECACs rolls around we will be able to send a few girls to nationals.”
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RIC dispatches LEC rival Eastern Connecticut State
Akinrola nets 21 points in key conference win By Andrew Augustus
T h e 24th ranked R h o d e Island College men’s basketball team (15-3, 6-3 LEC) achieved the revenge their players sought by defeating Little East Conference rival, 18th ranked Eastern Connecticut State, 66-48 last Saturday. The Warriors were the team that snapped the Anchormen’s program record 9-0 start to the regular season in the final game before winter break on Dec. 10. “Revenge is always good, but we try to win every game regardless,” said RIC sophomore guard Michael Palumbo, who scored 11 points to give him his third straight game in double digits. The Anchormen (15-3, 6-3 LEC) started off by jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead. However the Warriors (15-3, 7-2 LEC) quickly responded to tie the game up at four with 17 minutes to play in the first half. After four free throws from RIC senior center Mike Akinrola, the Anchormen jumped out to a 10-4 lead with 15 minutes to play. The Warriors were never easy to put away as senior forward Hamilton Levy and junior forward Tyler Hundley scored six point combined to tie the game up at 10-10. The Anchormen and Warriors seemed to trade baskets and neither team could pull away from one another early in the half. With 8:05 to play in the first half, RIC junior guard Ethan Gay drove down the court and hit a layup to give the Anchormen a 10-point lead. From there on out
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the Anchormen never looked back as a Tom DeCiantis 3-point buzzer-beater to close out the half gave the Anchormen a 16-point lead and the momentum going into the second half. In the second half, the Anchormen kept up their solid defense and only allowed the Warriors to score 25 points while the Anchormen netted 27. “Our half-court defense was better than their half-court offense,” said RIC head coach Bob Walsh. “We take pride in being the best defensive team in the league.” Eastern Connecticut was sitting high and mighty tied for first in the Little East Conference coming into the game. They now sit behind Keene State but still above RIC and Western Connecticut State, who are tied for the third spot in the conference standings. Anchormen Notes… With the win, the Anchormen remain perfect at home with an impressive 10-0…Akinrola led all scorers with 21 which leaves him just 104 points shy of the 1000 point club with seven games remaining on the schedule…Junior cocaptain Tahrike Carter netted 12 points and senior co-captain Mason Choice scored seven points on his birthday… The Anchormen will be back in action on Tuesday, Jan. 31 when they travel to Amherst College to face off with the seventh-ranked Lord Jeffs, who eliminated the Anchormen in the Sweet 16 of the Division III NCAA Tournament last season.
Anchormen find bright spot in Cafone pin
RIC overpowered by D-I Brown in cross-town showdown
Rhode Island College freshman Paul Cafone recorded a pin over Brown University’s Ophir Bernstein at just 1:01 in the match for the Anchormen only earned points on the day. The D-I Bears proved to be By Jack Adamo too much for the Anchormen Sports Editor as they handed them a 12-30 loss. The match drops RIC to an 11-12 record, under .500 for the first time on the season. Competing without senior stand out Mike Trasso and sophomore Shawn Giblin for the second straight week
certainly hurt the Anchormen as Brown cruised out to an early lead winning the opening three matches with ease. RIC senior Geoff Riccio stepped up and nearly beat Brown freshman Kenneth Staub at the 149 lbs. weight class before falling in an official’s decision. Seemingly inspired by Riccio’s performance, RIC sophomore Kevin Barrucci also entered the ring pretty fired up. Barrucci would also ultimately fall in a decision by a score of 5-3. Also keeping their match close was freshman, Caleb Crump, who battled down to the wire in a defensive stand off before falling in a 1-0 decision. With his team down 27-0 Cafone stepped into the ring with a 7-12 record on the season after losing three of his
last four. At just 1:01 in the match Cafone record a pin for just the second time this season to give his team the win at the 184 lbs. weight class. The freshman usually wrestles in the 174 lbs. weight area for the Anchormen. Brown forfeited points at the 285 lbs weight class but went on to finish RIC by a score of 30 to 12. The Anchormen will turn their heads back to conference play when they host a duel meet against Roger Williams University and Springfield College on Saturday, Feb. 4. The match time is set for noon at the Rhode Island College recreation center.
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They just keep winning No, it isn’t just the incredible 14-game winning streak that has become the defining characteristic of the Rhode Island College women’s basketball team this season; it is the By Dan Charest sluggish starts that have Anchor Sports Writer become an Anchorwomen trademark. RIC trailed by five to Western Connecticut State University and by nine to Worcester State University at the half before rebounding to pull away for a pair of victories last week. On Saturday, Jan. 29, the Anchorwomen were only up by four at the half to a struggling Eastern Connecticut State University squad, who entered the contest as losers of five straight, until an early second half burst propelled RIC to an easy 83-52 Little East Conference victory. “We have not played our best basketball in the first half, whether it was down at Western Connecticut or up at Worcester State,” said RIC senior center Rachel Riley. “We have to play our game for 40 minutes.” Eastern Connecticut came out sharp with a starting lineup comprised of four freshmen. The young guns
came in with some good energy as the Lady Warriors scored on their first seven possessions of the game. The Warriors continued to knock down most of their opportunities and led, 26-20, with 5:57 after another jumper by freshman guard Kristina Forsman. Towards the end of the first half, RIC began to pull away. The Anchorwomen were able to sustain a tenacious effort on the defensive end that forced the Warriors to turn the ball over. Even when they managed to get off a good look, the shots wouldn’t fall. RIC junior guard Ashley O’Dell put RIC ahead, 27-26, with a 3-pointer with 3:42 to go in the first half. Riley and junior forward Courtney Burns both hit jumpers just before the half to put RIC up 33-29. The Anchorwomen opened up the second half with the pedal to the floor. First it was a Riley jumper, then senior guard Cynthia Gaudet buried a 3-pointer. Senior guard Nicole Girard and Gaudet combined for the next nine points to put RIC up, 49-35, less than five minutes into the second half. With 8:40 remaining in the contest and RIC up comfortably, 63-42, the Murray Center crowd began to see a portion of RIC head coach Marcus Reilly’s future
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