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which led to another. When a radiologist was sent in to do her ultrasound rather than an ultrasound technician, Jimenez asked them to disclose what exactly was going on. She was told they found some calcification. Later, doctors found a tumor and extracted fluid to find out what it was.

“My doctor had called me back and asked me to come into the office so we could talk,” Jimenez said. “That was a hard day.”

Her doctor suggested she pull her car over and turn it off. He told her the news of her cancer.

Jimenez continued her day: she got her car fixed and went to work where she mustered a smile and

“At that point, I got angry,” Jimenez said. She went to the group and vented. She decided she no longer cared who knew.

At that point, one of the girls from the support group, a social worker named Mandy who became Jimenez’s close friend, approached her and asked if she wanted to take part in the 2013 calendar for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation.

Gemma kept her very active once she became a member. It was a really great experience for Jimenez, especially since some of the activities went a long way in helping her realize life goals.

“We did breaking boards and we had to put something that we’d break away from, or something that we aspired to do,” – Sue-Ellen Jimenez, cancer survivor Jimenez said.

“Funny, my board pretending everything was okay. actually had the word graduate “I was Stage 1, Grade 3 Her2 across it.” positive…” Jimenez reflected. “I Jimenez’s last day of treatment found out about diagnosis, and was July 5, 2012, and the doctors I turned around and decided have told her she is cancer free that it didn’t matter, I would still and has no tumor. She is still Her2 continue with my schooling and positive and continues related continue what I was doing, but I treatment, but she was cleared to was wrong.” go back to school.

Chemo was an extremely Although coming back to difficult experience for Jimenez; school came with many struggles, it made her sick, and soon after Jimenez is officially working receiving treatment, she dropped through her junior-senior year. out of college because of her sup“What made me come back to pressed immune system. school?” Jimenez asked. “I want “I decided to try to keep it a to get it done. Seriously. I want to secret and I only decided to tell graduate,” she said with a big smile people who were close to me that on her face. “All of the trials and needed to know… my mom, my tribulations I have gone through family, my closest friends,” she made me a better student than I said. But sooner or later, she had was before. It’s time to get it done.” to tell her professors.

Jimenez still has her good days Jimenez wound up joining and bad. And while sometimes it is a group at Women and Infants difficult to stay positive, she tries. whose focus was younger girls “[Everything] is surreal. It’s with breast cancer. Shortly there- life. It’s an ethical issue: either you after, she ran into someone she lie down and die, or you fight… the knew while out one day. She was choice is ultimately up to you.” asked how she was feeling and she realized she had never mentioned it to them before.

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“Because of [Gemma], I am here today,” said Jimenez. In fact, it was a seminar held by the foundation that motivated her to try a self-breast exam. At the time, she found a small, pin-sized lump. Thinking it was nothing because she was so young, she brushed it off. Nearly a year later, she did another and realized it had grown to the size of a nickel and had travelled. After discovering the growth for the second time, Jimenez’s anxiety kicked in and she was compelled to make an appointment.

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Disabilities resolution fails, SCG to fund RIC’s political aims Student Community Government,Inc. President Kyla Pecchia locked horns with New

by Jim brady Hall Repnews editOr resentative Robert Sanchas over a proposed resolution during the most recent meeting of Student Parliament on Sept. 26. Meanwhile, RIC President Carriuolo’s proposition to SCG for funding to support awareness of Question 3 grows financial backing.

Sanchas introduced a resolution that would afford RIC students who are deaf and hard of hearing with ASL interpreters for SCG sanctioned club events. Currently, ASL interpreters are only supplied to students for college

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sanctioned events. However, Pecchia was disappointed with the efforts put forth by Sanchas and herself, as well as their miscommunications during a three week period in which both parties failed to agree on language within the resolution.

Pecchia thought the general idea of the resolution to be sound, but had concerns regarding its execution. She suggested Sanchas use more succinct language in the proposed resolution.

Moreover, Pecchia felt the current language not befitting of SCG and that it conveys a negative message of the group toward individuals with

disabilities. Questions of cost, current translator fees and the ability just to hire people were also raised by the president. Most notably, however, was her concern regarding required action on the behalf of SCG, in conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973 (ADA), and properly servicing the student body.

“I have no problem complying [with ADA], I just want to make sure that we’re covered,” said Pecchia, during discussions.

Rep. Sanchas replied to Pecchia’s concerns, noting worries of his own regarding the president’s intentions.

“When [Pecchia] wrote me, she wanted to push this off on administration. I can read word-for-word…”

Sanchas said before being cut off by Pecchia.

“I have the emails here if anyone wants to look at them,” Pecchia defended herself. “I kind of feel offended by that because that’s not what I want to do.” She continued, calling for a point of personal privilege to Speaker Travis Escobar, “I’m sorry, that’s kind of offensive to me.

That’s not what I wanted. I have all the emails here. I’m not trying to make this an argument, Rep. Sanchas, but if you’re trying to put words in my

mouth, at least make them correct.”

Escobar stepped in after the lengthy exchange, reminding the members to keep discussion solely based on the resolution itself. Pecchia, however, refused to let it go by once more explaining her personal feelings.

“I just felt offended; I am going to be honest. I felt there were words being put in my mouth that weren’t true,” said Pecchia. “My intention was never to push this onto administration.

Clearly there are many things we do not know about this topic.”

The resolution was eventually voted upon and put to bed as it received only one supporter. However, Sanchas is scheduled to meet with members of the Executive Council to discuss the language and logistics of the resolution before revisiting the topic before Parliament a second time.

Also discussed during the meeting was SCG’s intended financial support of RIC President Nanc y Carr i uo-

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3 this coming Election Day. SCG, in conjunction with Day’s finance commission, plans to contribute $5,000 toward the purchase of pins, bumper stickers, mailers and large signs, all of which total an estimated $8,400. If successful, the group would also waive the traditional three-day processing period, allowing funds to be immediately available.

Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Penfield relayed President Carriuolo’s thanks for the corporation’s support.

While the proposed resolution went unresolved, and propositions for a proposition have been proposed, the meeting did yield other results. Vice President Hillary Costa announced there will be free pizza available in Donovan Dining Center on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. during a pizza cook-off. Participating parties include Donovan Dining Center, Caserta’s Pizza, Sicilia’s Pizzeria and others.

Also, Parliament unanimously accepted the meeting minutes for both Treasurer Jordan Day’s Finance Commission, as well as VP Costa’s Public Relations Committee meeting.

An announcement was made regarding the Groove Boston event for Oct. 4, having sold 123 tickets at five dollars a pop; the event will cost an estimated $15,000. Parliament also unanimously accepted Secretary Gianna Auger’s first club constitution for the philanthropic student organization, Students for Operation S.M.I.L.E. Other topics discussed include Escobar’s lengthy thoughts on student parking, Day’s concern with body language awareness during Parliament meetings and Costa’s inconclusive data regarding winners of class elections. Parliament also sang “Happy Birthday” to Rep. Tom Lima.

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CLASSÉ leader and activist speaks to student body Revolution came to Rhode Island College during free period on Sept. 26, led by speaker Guillaume Legault, general coordinator for the Coalition of Associations for Student Union Solidarity (CLASSÉ). Legault helped mobilize a movement of students in Quebec, Canada to oppose a proposed 70 percent tuition increase (spread over five years) that had been proposed at a 2010 education summit. This summit involved a proposal by the Quebec government, which had the support of their Cabinet and the Premier of Quebec, Jean Charest, who was the provincial government leader at the time.

In a reaction to the announcement, student unions in Quebec quickly organized to form CLASSÉ and began a series of actions, including wide scale student strikes, intended to stop the tuition increase. The actions began after negotiations between CLASSÉ and the government resulted in a stalemate. According to Legault, the government not only refused to agree on any meaningful change in the tuition increase, offering only “loans and privatization,” as a solution to rising tuition costs.

CLASSÉ is a temporary organization of over 75,000 students from Quebec, Canada who belong to student unions (www.stopthehikes.ca). Quebec has a longstanding tradition of independent student unions. These unions function as the student governing bodies in their universities, like the student governments at universities in the U.S. However, in Quebec, student unions typically have no ties to the administrations of the universities.

Also, the unions all meet in a Congress to collectively shape their future. It was this independent structure that aided them in their struggle to fight the tuition hike.

According to Legault, a massive student strike against the tuition hikes grew out of mobilization committees working on campuses. Legault and hundreds of other student leaders spread the message on the ground, working by “talking to people one on one.”

He downplayed the influence of social media on the movement, and emphasized the importance of building widespread community support through student organizing.

Legault said, “Eighty percent of student unions attended discussions on how to fight the increase,” following the 2010 education summit. Through negotiations, this majority of student unions agreed to maintain a united front against the tuition hikes. On Feb. 13, the student strikes began at Laval University and Université du Québec à Montréal. Revolt quickly spread, not only among students, but by amy glidden

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“People were having spontaneous protests-banging pots and pans in their neighborhoods...organizing nightly protests,” said Legault.

The movement took on a life of its own.

March was deemed “Economic Disturbance Month,” and on March 20, a group of over 100 students blocked the Champlain Bridge with a structure they built with cement blocks. By May, according to Reuters Canada, 180,000 students were skipping class to protest the tuition hikes.

The striking strategy has been met with ire from the minority of students who were not protesting.

“They have issued injunctions against us, saying we are stopping them from attending class...but the classrooms are empty,” said Legault, who continued in saying how faculties at some colleges have been striking in solidarity with the students. According to Legault, communities in Quebec have been supportive of the students. With a grin, he admired the creativity of the protesters, stating, “There is a chorus in front of the prime minister’s house – a permanent chorus.”

Relations between the protesters and police were becoming strained. The criminal justice system in Quebec was not prepared to deal with massive protests. Indeed, the Champlain Bridge obstructers faced only a fine of 494 Canadian dollars. On May 18, the government passed Bill 78, which was intended to squelch the protests and give police more tools to cope with the movement. The controversial law outlawed protests of more than 50 people without permission from the police, as well as outlawing picket lines at colleges, with massive fines for lawbreakers. The law also threatened the very existence of CLASSÉ because it gave the government the power to delegitimize the student unions.

CLASSÉ responded with a firm intention to ignore both laws. A cheeky French language website was set up that features hundreds of protesters who have posted their pictures (http://www.arretezmoiquelquun.com).

In these pictures, they hold up signs that say “Arrest Me,” and other sentiments rejecting the law. Talks between CLASSÉ and the government resumed, but they were unable to reach an agreement.

On Sept. 4, general elections were held in Quebec, and the result showed that the Quebec people sympathized with the plight of the students. On Sept. 5, the new premier, Pauline Marois, announced a tuition freeze for colleges and universities throughout Quebec.

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by ABC6’s Mark Curtis and NBC 10’s Bill Rappleye. The two veteran reporters will conduct interviews with many of Rhode Island’s past and current office holders, according to information posted on the CCRI DebateWatch website.

Attendees will then view the election season’s first of three presidential debates live at 9 p.m. Afterward, trained facilitators will lead focus group discussions, table by table, recording attendees’ reactions to the debate’s format, questions, moderator, setting and the candidates themselves.

The event is open to the public, though students in particular are encouraged to attend. A core principle of the program’s sponsors is promoting civic engagement.

SCG Treasurer Jordan Day, a political science major, noted the importance of events such as DebateWatch, and how they are critical to keeping the public informed.

“The American Democracy Project is designed to kick-start civic engagement by getting the public

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institutions and the greater Rhode Island community,” the CCRI DebateWatch website reads.

RIC ADP has been coordinated by communications Professors Valerie Endress and Kay Israel, who are teaching a class, “The DebateWatch Project,” where students have spent the semester learning the intricacies of planning a major event and executing the marketing and event coordination plan they have developed in the classroom since August.

“This is a great way to become involved in the election very quickly,” Endress said. “You do not need to know about politics to go – this event has something for political junkies and for political novices alike.”

Endress went on to say that younger college students in particular should make an effort to attend and become more civically engaged.

“You only get once chance to vote for the first time” when you reach voting age, she said, noting that she has always regretted opting not to vote the first time she was eligible to do so.

The event is not just for attendees to get a closer look at President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, however. Results from the group discussions will be sent to the National Commission on Presidential Debates for use in making adjustments to future debates.

Doors open at 7 p.m. for DebateWatch, taking place inside the Vincent A. Cullen Field House on the CCRI Knight Campus in Warwick. Attendees are encouraged to register their names prior to attending at ccri.edu/debatewatch/.

If we are not informed in electing our public officials, it defeats the purpose of having a representative government, because candidates should represent the ideals and values of the community.

to begin with. If we’re not informed in electing our public officials, it defeats the purpose of having a representative government, because candidates should represent the ideals and values of the community.”

WXIN General Manager Andrew Augustus said he approached the ADP team about his organization co-sponsoring when he realized the importance of student organizations stepping up to encourage their peers to become more civically engaged.

“This election is about our future leaders,” he said. “We want those leaders to be elected by an informed public who are engaged and knowledgeable about the issues that face us.”

CCRI, a founding member of The Democracy Commitment, a leading national organization dedicated to promoting civic endeavors on community college campuses, partnered with RIC’s ADP when a venue on the RIC campus could not be secured over the summer.

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The first presidential debate takes place this Wednesday, Oct. 3, and Rhode Islanders will have an opportunity to watch it live on big screens, thanks in part to five co-sponsoring organizations at Rhode Island College.

Along with the Community College of R.I., NBC 10 and ABC6, RIC’s American Democracy Project (ADP) is once again hosting its popular DebateWatch event – this time at CCRI. Joining the event as co-sponsors are RIC Radio WXIN, Anchor TV, Student Community Government, Inc. and The Anchor.

RIC’s ADP, which set national records in the size and scope of its DebateWatch events held at RIC in 2004 and 2008, partnered with CCRI to host this year’s event when coordinators learned the RIC campus would be unavailable. The event will be the only one of this kind in the state this year.

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Newborns, nudes and non-fiction: RIC’s newest writing professor shares his craft

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podium. The first selection Foreman read was fairly short and discussed whether his eight-hour old infant was capable of dreaming. In the story, the narrative voice combed the internet, doctors and friends for answers, but found none of substance.

One answer in particular claimed that infants dream of things sweeter than adults can comprehend, and is very unsatisfying for the narrator.

“I am a grown man who married for love and is celebrating the birth of his first child,” Foreman read,

I am a grown man who married for love and is celebrating the birth of his first child,” Foreman read, “I’ve had orgasms and ate ice cream, and I couldn’t believe an infant pulled from the womb eight hours prior could dream of things sweeter than I could.

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Rob Foreman, the latest addition to Rhode Island College’s creative writing program, spoke in front of a packed room last week and explained how several

By Kyle Grant southern Ohio residents Anchor Staff Writer had seen him naked.

Foreman spent years posing as a figure model for art classes, and the experience was one of the pieces of non-fiction shared in his first reading as a RIC faculty member.

On Sept. 26, English majors and faculty alike filled Craig-Lee 255 to hear the newest creative writing professor share his work. Among those in attendance were English Department head Maureen Reddy and professor Emily Danforth, who had joined the RIC creative writing program last fall and had her first novel, “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” published last December.

Foreman may be new to the RIC creative writing program, but he has already established a nationwide reputation in writing, particularly non-fiction. Foreman recently received his PhD in non-fiction from the University of Missouri, and his work has appeared in numerous literary journals such as “Michigan Quarterly Review” and “Massachusetts Review.” In addition, Foreman’s work has also been listed in “Best American Essays” of 2008 and 2010.

After a brief introduction, Foreman took to the

“I’ve had orgasms and ate ice cream, and I couldn’t believe an infant pulled from the womb eight hours prior could dream of things sweeter than I could.”

Before beginning the second selection, Foreman admitted that he was embarrassed about its subject and that he would “probably turn red-faced as soon as he started reading.” This particular piece of nonfiction was about Foreman’s experience working as a figure model for art classes in southern Ohio.

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figure model, the piece enlightened many aspects of the mysterious form of work. Starting off with Foreman looking at his naked body in a mirror, stressed that his reproductive organs were “lying about their size,” the piece launched itself into the existential quandaries caused by having strangers draw you naked for hours on end. Crazy art professors, attachment to bathrobes, art students who felt that figure models were “dumb and annoying” and the peculiar poses and the hours of aching they caused were brought to light in Foreman’s work. More prolonged symptoms of posing nude were also discussed, like feeling an inanimate object like an easel, the “unpaid labor” of Foreman constantly feeling as though he was always posing throughout his day-to-day life.

After the second reading and the ensuing applause, Foreman fielded questions from the audience. Some asked about the boundaries when it comes to writing about one’s children, and many focused primarily on being a figure model. One point brought up in particular discussed the eerie similarities between nude modeling and teaching.

“I still think it’s harder to be judged with my clothes on,” Foreman said.

The next reading from the creative writing program will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and will feature professor emeritus Tom Cobb. The esteemed author, whose novel “Crazy Heart” was transposed into an Academy-Award winning film, will be reading from his newest novel “With Blood in Their Eyes.” The reading will occur in the Bannister Gallery at 7:15 p.m.

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Do molecular biologists wear designer jeans?

It is a common fact that the U.S. world ranking in math and science education has been slipping for the better part of the decade.

And honestly, at first that

By Jesse Posl Rhinehart did not seem to be such a Interim Opinions Editor big deal to me. After all, my majors are English and political science. I also have an aversion to math. On top of that, I attended a prep school that provided me with an excellent general education. I once felt those statistics didn’t apply to me, and never gave the matter much thought. Then I spoke to a friend of mine a few days ago.

He told me that he had never taken a biology or chemistry class in his entire life. He has never seen a cross-section of a cell! Moreover, he is from a state where there is an ongoing debate over whether creationism or evolution should be taught in schools. It just seemed amazing to me that he could have made it to college without taking any hard sciences (for instance, he told me he was allowed to take forensics as a substitute). In actuality, he is quite good at math,

but nevertheless, the lack of science disturbs me.

I do not mean to disparage religion by insisting on the importance of science; however, people need to be asked to acquire a diversified field of knowledge in order to make informed choices. Making an informed choice requires critical thinking skills, many of which are developed through the application of mathematic and scientific concepts. This is only on the individual level ensuring all citizens could at least attempt to parse through the torrent of information that bombards them daily, thereby increasing individual awareness of their place in history and the constant change that is occurring around them.

Awareness of this type was termed the sociological imagination, by the eminent American sociologist C. Wright Mills.

On the international level, the implications are equally severe. Not just for economics either. This world is globalizing at an incredibly rapid speed.

Cultural lines are penetrated and in many places dissolved, as several cultures converge upon one another. Having only the knowledge of a singular world-view becomes inadequate, particularly for people interested in doing business, or seeking jobs

on the global market.

Maybe I’m taking this all just a little far, or overreacting. But, I can’t get past the thought that someone could get to their 20’s without ever having seen a cross section of a cell or taken a class in physics. I believed the debate on mathematics and science (at least in regards for their technical usefulness) was pretty settled. What literature should be used for didactic purposes is a hot debate, and I can understand the plurality of views on such a diverse subject. Even so, I want to believe we can have standards for scientific and mathematical literacy without imposing on religious views.

Our locations for education are a battleground between national needs and religious rights, but the church and the state desperately need to stay separated on this issue. The overall intelligence of our citizenry is threatened by such a gross imposition of faith and personal belief into the public sphere. I have seen the ramifications of such policies on my friend first hand. Maybe its only one example of naiveté born of ignorance, but it was enough for me. Its time we regain some educational standards!

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O u r good friend Mittens Romney has lurched back into the news this week, following his remarkably candid attack on the 47% of America who he believes vote for Barack Obama out of an unjustified feeling of entitlement to food, housing and medical care at government expense. One could use this opportunity to have a thoughtful discussion of whether government owes its citizenry support in time of need. Instead, I’d like to examine corporate welfare in America. Let’s look at how the same “Big Government” that the Romney/Ryan ticket has promised to reign in is at heart a blatantly hypocritical stance against aid to the economically disadvantaged.

Romney’s belief that the working class has become reliant on government aid due to some amalgam of laziness and free services is not borne out by a study of economics. Never forget, over the last 50 years minimum wage has lost over 30% of its potency, as inflation diminishes buying power annually. According to Reuters (http:// blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/tag/ minimum-wage/), the minimum wage would be $10.57 right now if it rose

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proportionally with inflation. Instead of increasing wages, the government has accepted an increasing number of full-time workers into foodstamp and aid programs as a handout to Big Business. The government thereby assumes responsibility for their employees’ welfare rather than forcing businesses to pay a real living wage. The easiest way to end the need of many Americans for “government interference” would be to raise minimum wage high enough that full-time workers making this wage could afford necessities, or, alternately, encourage union formation to accomplish the same goals through collective bargaining.

Both food stamps and other frequently scorned government programs were created in response to the “free market’s” failure in providing necessary employment (survival) opportunities to many Americans. It is not sufficient to demand that people simply “go get a job” in a bad economy, or become a “small time entrepreneur” to get by. The free market has been rammed down our throats under the pretense it would provide the greatest good for the maximum number of people, and yet no such result has come forth.

One cannot lambaste the Demo-

crats for taking necessary actions to prevent people from growing desperate and unruly. Indeed, as they are divested of their opportunities to “earn a living” by outsourcing, the mechanization of production and clever manipulation of the economy, “free markets” ensure that the average young American is forced to live most

of his life indebted to various conglomerates. These mega-businesses reap not only the money they lent to college students returned with interest, but may rest assured that this will keep the worker in question too afraid of bankruptcy to leave his job. see page 12 Romney ought to

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thank the Democrats for propping up his dogmatic belief system with governfrom page ment money, rather than letting the natural course of events unfold.

Angry, desperate, poor people would otherwise begin banding together to force concessions from their fellow wealthy citizens. This happened a century ago during the big unionizing boom and the rise of communist and socialist beliefs overseas, where less government action to prevent these outcomes was taken.

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One would wish that the GOP might develop new and original ideas. The trope of portraying Democrats as some sort of evil group intent on divesting power from the citizenry, or rather, the only force standing between Romney’s utopian little delusion and a group of unionized workers. In a way, Romney is right that the Dems are part of the problem.

If they sat back and let nature take its course, the common man might decide to become uncommonly well organized. But I’m almost positive that Mittens doesn’t really want that.

Atheism?

The concept of Atheism is used when someone professes no belief in a God, gods, or more generally, a higher power. This is a profound thing to claim, but not for the reason those devout amongst us would

By Jesse Posl Rhinehart give. It is not a matter of blasphemy Interim Opinions Editor or lack of faith in my eyes. What I find amazing about this statement is the tacit implication that those who categorize themselves as atheists lack objects of worship.

Carry this even further and include those who categorize themselves as agnostic. Agnosticism also seems to separate itself from ritualistic worship, choosing to inhabit the interstitial space between belief and complete disavowal. Personally, I think people who categorize themselves as agnostic simply haven’t thought through their position. Why? For the same reason that I would challenge any Atheist on their lack of belief; we all worship things outside ourselves. We may not understand our objects of worship as such, or ever consciously assert what ideas and objects we lay our faith into, but that doesn’t mean that faith or belief is lacking.

To make this point clearer, let us consider a dictum from the existentialist philosopher, Jean Paul Sartre: “Reality only exists in action.” The Atheist who never lies because he believes sincerely in the absolute worth of truth; does he not worship and profess his faith with every lie he refuses to tell? Can he explain his irrational faith in truth anymore than a Christian can their faith in God? Of course a Christian can claim to have personally had a divine experience that cemented their faith, but so can the honest man point to many instances where his belief in the necessity for truth saved him. An example might be as banal as being honest with a police officer about speeding and not receiving a ticket.

Turn this logic inside out. If a Christian professes faith in God, but never goes to church, and instead goes daily to the casino in an attempt to get rich, I say she believes in money far more than God; that she worships her dreams of an opulent lifestyle, far more than the higher power she professes faith in.

My argument may seem like sophistry, but in a secular society, where one day a week is all the religiously devoted are allotted (if they are lucky not to be working), it seems we are in need of a new conceptualization of faith and of values.

For the fact is we are not so godless a nation as many believe us to be. Work is raised to the level of the sacred, seemingly to hold endemic value for those who perform it. But, how many of us feel the hollowness of this value imposed on us by society? And lets be clear, it is imposed by economic necessity. I am often left wondering if we are taught the sanctity of hard work because of some intrinsic value, or if it simply prepares us psychologically for the endless days of drudgery ahead of us.

Whether you play video games five hours nightly, or sneak away between every class to get high, you act out your particular faith everyday. This is why I don’t believe anyone is sincerely an Atheist, and why agnostics simply haven’t worked their thoughts through. By virtue of living, each of us must choose where to put our energy and what we value. In doing so we proclaim our faith(s) throughout every moment of our lives, some of us without even knowing.

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Association for Computer Machinery “We’re here to help,” said Jesus Men- lot of computer skills cannot be learned easily from a textbook, doza, president of the RIC Association so sitting down one-on-one to teach each other the tricks of the trade can be extremely beneficial. for Computer Machinery (ACM).

“We have a lot of juniors and seniors, which is really helpful Since the spring of 2011, ACM has kept the RIC community updated about for underclassmen that want to learn more,” said Mendoza. Havnew technologies, assisted students ing older students mentor underclassmen can also supplement with computer issues and helped to the advising program of the college by guiding them on which by mandy wray diOn improve the knowledge and skills of courses to select. editOr-in-chief Last year, the club hosted a very successful job fair that students within the computer science showcased technology companies and gave (CS) and computer students advice on how to find a job within information systems (CIS) programs. The the field. Not only did the club benefit from club has over 40 members that are passionate the presentation, but it was available to all about technology – many of whom work in the RIC students looking for a career. field of technology both on and off campus.

Where: Alger 103 CIS Prof. Lisa Bain, Ph.D. and CS Prof.

This semester, the club’s main focus will be When: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Kate Sanders, Ph.D. advise ACM, which gives to test and review the new iPhone 5 and the up-and-coming Windows 8 operating system. the students a perspective from both focuses “We want to give RIC students a broader view of new technol- of study. ogy as it hits the market,” said Mendoza. Before the holidays roll If you are interested in joining ACM, the club holds its meetaround, Mendoza would like to spread the reviews across the RIC ings every other Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in Alger 103. For more community so that students know what to put on their wish list. information on how to join, or for technical assistance with your Also on their agenda this year will be planning a trip to the computer, visit their website at ricacm.acm.org or email President Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a tour in hopes Jesus Mendoza at JMendoza_8988@email.ric.edu. of seeing new products. They would like to open up the trip to any RIC student interested in attending.

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The suppressors shall not inherit the Earth!

I am sure we have all moaned like a downtrodden whale at some point about having to read a book for a class. Though we may take our right to read books for granted, a candid few might say they felt it an obligation rather than a privilege. Like any right, it can be taken away if we are not careful. While there have been very few instances in recent history where a state has banned a book outright, there are still many instances where a formal challenge has been made, which is arguably just as detrimental as it leads many school districts, libraries and publishers to suppress materials in hopes to avoid a “controversy.”

Why all the restriction? The most cited reason is for the sanctity of their children.

Yes, vile printed materials such as child pornography do exist, but the “Children’s Internet Protection Act” and other strict censorship measures imposed on schools and public libraries filter out much more.

As an example of what this Internet act upheld by the Supreme Court does: all search results for “breast cancer” get completely blocked because they contain the word “breast.”

As an institution of higher education, RIC is able to circumvent many of these censorship roadblocks.

Nevertheless, Reference Librarian Carla Weiss – as a firm supporter of the First Amendment and co-chair of the Rhode Island Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, who organizes the Adams Library Banned Books Week exhibit – believes that our college has a responsibility to participate in this initiative from Sept. 30 – Oct. 6.

Banned Books week was founded in 1982 by the American Library Association (ALA) and has the support and cooperation of “librarians, booksellers, authors, publishers, teachers and readers of all types” across the country. Every year, the ALA issues a list of books that have been banned or challenged. What Weiss finds most interesting about this directory is that many of the books are relatively old and often part of high school English curriculums, such as “The Catcher in the Rye” and “In Cold Blood.” Weiss remembers how surprised a group of Cranston students were when she informed them about the contentious history of censorship with “The Catcher in the Rye,” as they saw nothing harmful or offensive about the novel.

Interfaith Corner

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Introducing Father David Martins Father David Martins is the Pastor of Saint Therese Old Catholic Church, located at 134 Mathewson Street in Providence. He is in the field of social work for Family Services of R.I. by day, and administers to his parish in the evenings and on Sundays.

Old Catholicism in the United States is Catholic, but independent of Rome, believing that all Christians are invited to Communion (not just Catholics), and that no one, ever, for any reason, is denied Communion. Old Catholics support things like same sex marriage, full equality for the LGBT Community, female priests, non-celibate Clergy, priests supporting themselves with their own career and smaller worship communities based on a democratic process.

Father Dave will be on campus Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Center. Please feel free to come and meet him.

Without a doubt, Weiss states (substantiated by the ALA’s pamphlet) that books dealing with homosexuality are parents’ biggest bugaboo. One particularly bothersome manuscript to this group is the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three,” about two same-sexed penguins raising a child.

Interestingly, LGBT-themed children’s books have also caused some stir at the Adams Library. These books, generously donated by RIC Professor Elizabeth Rowell, are only accessible on library reserve because there have been many instances of theft.

Exclusive to this year’s Banned Books Week is a special exhibition on Arizona’s HB 2281 Act, which seeks to dismantle the Mexican-American studies program and simultaneously ban all works about Chicano history and books by Hispanic authors on the grounds that they might incite the 61 percent of Mexican and Latino students to sabotage the U.S. government.

If none of the above compels you to care, would you be more rattled if I mentioned that literary favorites such as “Harry Potter,” “Gossip Girl,” “The Hunger Games” and “Twilight” have all been challenged at one point? If these books were banned, we wouldn’t have the movies, and most importantly, we might be deprived of idols such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Robert Pattinson.

For more detailed information, visit Weiss’ Library Guide “Banned Books Week” at http://ric.libguides.com/content.php?pid=72244&sid=534896.

Religious Observances this week

Sept. 30

Pitr-paksha (Hindu)

Pitr-paksha is a period of remembrance and thanksgiving for “departed souls” who made contributions to the community and of this Earth.

During this period, rites are performed to repay the debt owed to these ancestors.

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Sukkot

Sukkot commemorates the 40-year period during which the children of Israel were wandering in the desert and living in temporary shelters.

Agriculturally, Sukkot is a harvest festival. In honor of the holiday’s historical significance, we are commanded to dwell in temporary shelters, as our ancestors did in the wilderness. The temporary shelter is referred to as a sukkah.

This festival is sometimes referred to as “Zeman Simkhateinu,” the Season of our Rejoicing.

Sukkot lasts for seven days.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about faith, please email them to jlutrario@ric.edu.

There may be a small delay between receiving questions and answers. Please include a full name and email address (preferably email.ric.edu) with the inquiry. Due to limited space, not every question can be answered in print, however, all questions will receive an answer sent to the listed email address.

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What are your feelings about the lack of feminine product dispensers in the women’s restrooms on campus?

Name: Andrew Augustus Year: Senior Major: Communication I am appalled. Everyone needs to be clean in a timely manner. Situations occur in everyday life. I love women, and they should be able to take care of their needs.

Name: Ayla Formeister Year: Freshman Major: Elementary Education I think people should provide their own feminine products.

Name: Talia Colucci Year: Junior Major: Criminal Justice I feel that more product dispensers would be convenient for females on campus, especially because this is something we can’t control. Women shouldn’t have to hike to get what they need, especially during that time of the month.

Name: Haley Jordan Year: Sophomore Major: Medical Imaging I’m not sure it matters too much if there are more dispensers because of places like the Women’s Center as well as Health Services where you can get those products for free. It would be an inconvenience if you were on the other side of campus, though.

Name: Emily Costa Year: Senior Major: History The accessibility of necessary products should always be a concern of any institution. When it’s raining it would be nice not to have to walk across campus to get a tampon.

This would also be helpful on spring day when I’m wearing white pants.

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Aruba Steve’s 79 Dorrance St, Providence, RI Type: Caribbean/American Food Rating: 3/5 Price Range: $$/$$$$

Aruba Steve’s “Pink Iguana.” en breast, tomatoes, corn, green onions, black beans and romaine lettuce topped with Gouda cheese and homemade BBQ ranch dressing. I thought the dressing could have been better. The flavor was there, but I was expecting something a bit creamier. The salad also has an abundance of chicken, which was actually quite juicy and tender – but slacked on the other toppings. I think more corn and beans could have made the salad a whole lot better.

The fish tacos ($8.95) are what keep me coming back. They are filled with blackened tilapia, spicy aioli, homemade coleslaw, pico de gallo and a little bit of ci-

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I live for margaritas.

Maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration, but I do consider myself to be an aficionado of this bright green beverage.

While wandering through Providence this summer,

By Mandy Wray Dion I passed by this place with Editor-in-Chief margaritas served in Mason jars and had to try it.

Aruba Steve’s is located on the corner of Dorrance and Weybosset in downtown Providence, right across the street from Johnson and Wales University. Parking is a little rough over there, but if you take the RIPTA downtown it is only two blocks away from Kennedy Plaza.

The ugly orange awning outside almost deterred me, but I am glad that I went inside. The bar is decorated like a Caribbean surf shack filled with surfboards, neon signs and plenty of bright colors that make you forget that you are in the middle of a city (especially if you have had a couple drinks).

This place had me sold on the margaritas alone.

I love the Mason jar glasses, and they use just the right amount of salt around the rim. They also make their own margarita mix that is somehow sweet and sour, but not overpoweringly so. The place also has a good selection of tequilas to choose from, so you can definitely find something that fits your taste and budget.

Somehow I managed to venture away from the margaritas and sample some of their other tropical cocktails, and I am glad I did. I discovered the Pink Iguana - a frozen colada made up of light rum, crushed strawberries, pineapple juice and coconut cream – that comes in either a Mason jar ($7.50) or a fish bowl ($14). After ordering a Mason jar, I wish I had gotten the fish bowl. It was fruity and smooth without being too sweet, and it was more like a fruit smoothie than a cocktail.

Another great drink is the Steve’s Mojito ($7.50), which is made of Myer’s platinum rum, fresh mint and soda water. Usually when you order a mojito you get a mint leaf or two – but this thing looked like they put the whole plant it there. The drink is refreshing and light, but it is nowhere near as sweet as a classic mojito you would get elsewhere.

The drinks at Steve’s are great, but the food is another story. I found most of the items on the menu to be a disappointment. Nothing was horrible, but it seemed like a lot of the food was bland and underseasoned.

The Jamaican jerk chicken skewers ($4.95) were quite chewy and lacked flavor unless you smothered them in the jerk sauce. The portion was also quite small, even for being an appetizer.

If you are looking to order something light and healthy, the Aru-BQ chicken chopped salad ($9.95) wasn’t too bad. This tossed salad is made up of chick-

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lantro. The flour tortillas are thick and doughy, and stop the sauce from seeping through and making a mess. What really makes the taco is the tilapia with the coleslaw. The slightly spicy seasoning on the fish is immediately cooled by the mayo from the slaw, and the flavors blend perfectly.

Aruba Steve’s is a cute little bar with great drinks and good tacos, but you really have to catch them on a good day. The service can be a bit spotty, and sometimes the clientele from JWU gets pretty rowdy, but it’s not too bad if you go earlier in the evening or stop in for lunch.

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Weight, why you no get lost?

You are what you eat, right?

So why is it that when I c h o o s e healthy

By Heather Nichols Lifestyles Editor foods I don’t look healthier? If you find that on a diet you are either maintaining a weight or putting on weight, you need to stop and look at some of the other factors in your life that might be causing these problems.

The first thing to consider is the type of diet you are on. If you tried out a fad diet and it was initially successful, but now that you are not as strict with it and you are putting weight back on, that’s a problem.

Fad diets are generally problematic because a diet is not something you can go on and off and expect success with. It is a lifetime commitment to eating better, and if you limit what you can eat to, say, a cereal diet, then eating anything other than cereal is going to throw that off.

Another factor to consider is what you drink. Water is the best option for you, and homemade teas and coffees are fine, as long as you are not pouring copious amounts of sugar into them. Snapple, while it is tasty, is not the best stuff for your body if you are drinking it all the time. The same goes for sports drinks like Gatorade, because there

are extra calories and sugar which add up over time. Alcohol is another sneaky thing that could be adding on some pounds. Like other beverages, alcohol has calories and sugar, and typically when people go out to drink they don’t just have one. So after three beers, you are usually looking between 300-400 extra calories, and practically none of them have any nutritional value whatsoever. Beer is a weird one because it has yeast, so technically it could fill you up so you don’t chow down additional calories with bar snacks, but it is still not equivalent by any stretch to a good meal.

You also need to look out for how often you are going out to eat.

Restaurant food can be loaded with sodium, fat and ridiculous calorie counts. Just because you’re ordering a salad out doesn’t mean that you are getting something healthy. More often than not, dressing adds lots of calories and bad fats that you don’t need. For a detailed guide on how to eat out, pick yourself up a copy of “Eat This, Not That.” This guide lets you know some of the better menu items at a lot of chain restaurants, as well as some items that are well worth avoiding. Incidentally, McDonalds scores better than a lot of sit-down restaurants, so really weigh your options before you order.

Another factor, which is certainly true with college students, is stress.

Several journals, including Reader’s

Digest, quote that stress is, in a lot of cases, the biggest sabotage when it comes to weight loss. When you are up late studying to the point where it cuts into your sleep time, it ends up messing with your hunger hormones.

Yes, this is a real thing. Reader’s Digest has conducted studies and has plenty of documentation that lack of sleep leads to more junk-food craving and thus weight gain. Think of the last all-nighter you pulled. Golden Crust pizza delivers until 4 a.m., so you got a salad and some breadsticks, thinking, “that’s not so bad, right?”

But then, while you were waiting, that Hershey bar in the corner looked especially good. See, it’s just a vicious cycle. Lack of sleep just leads to bad judgment calls.

As a student, you are also prone to what is referred to as “sitting disease.” Essentially this is when you sit at a desk all day long so your body is not active or able to burn calories.

This can lead not only to weight gain, but cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is important to work more than just your fingers during the day.

That walk to your class might not seem convenient but in the long run it is probably helping your body out.

If you can, just try to add a couple of 10-minute walks into your day.

It may be a small fix, but it is better than letting the problem progress.

Some tips for using your tuition refund It’s about that time of the year when some students start receiving their refunds for the semester. While it is tempting to go out and spend it on an Xbox, Sallie Mae offers some better alternative solutions on how to spend your money.

As a student living in this economy, it is important to know how to manage your money. You should be using financial aid refunds only for college costs. Keep careful track of your budget, and be sure to use funds only for the intended educational purpose. For example, if your money is for an off-campus apartment, put it aside so it’s available when the rent is due.

Follow a budget. If your computer is in need of new software or repair, this would be a good use of your refund, since having a functioning computer is very important.

Buying a printer could save you time and frustration, since you wouldn’t have to wait in one of the labs if you finish the assignment last minute. Groceries can add up quickly, but eating out will cost you even more, so use some of the money to buy groceries and pack a lunch. Plan what you will need for housing, books and supplies for the semester.

Return extra funds. If you received more than you need, immediately return the extra to reduce your borrowing and avoid unnecessary interest expense. Your future self will thank you.

Bank on the go. Mobile banking apps can help you check your balance before making a purchase, find a fee-free ATM, and some even offer text alerts so you know when your refund has been deposited. If you cannot do this, then do it the old fashioned way and keep an updated checkbook. This will save you from overspending and over drafting which will only cause you grief, so don’t do it.

Sallie Mae is a financial service company that specializes in helping out students. They offer solutions that help families save, plan and pay for college.

Their services include savings plans, Upromise rewards, scholarship search tools, education loans, insurance and online banking. Sallie Mae also provides financial services to hundreds of college campuses, as well as to federal and state governments.

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my sorority, and now I have to live with their mirrorhogging butts. All I have to say is don’t worry too much, eventually you will find a group who you click with, and you’ll never look back.

Do you think having sex in the dorm rooms is a good idea?

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Where’s a good place to meet people on campus?

You are at college; you can literally meet people anywhere on campus. The great thing about RIC is that it is small, so if you meet one person, chances are they will help you meet 20 more. However, if you are commuter, things might be a little harder. But don’t worry, I have some places for you to go.

I would suggest, as odd as it may sound, to go to the Donovan Dinning Center. This is where most college students cultivate. If you look around hard enough, you will probably find someone you know from one of your classes. If this isn’t exactly your way to go about things, then the Student Union is your place of business. There you have all the on-campus organizations, and of course, another area of cultivation, the Café.

I know this is going to sound completely corny, and you have probably already heard this, but get yourself involved in a club! I met my best friends in

Ah, yes, the dorm room extracurricular activities.

You mean you don’t just want to study in there?

Let’s face it, everyone is doing it! This is college, of course it is okay! Most people can’t wait to move onto campus so that they can have the privacy they have always longed for. That being said, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever to not do it in your dorm room, unless your roommate is there. In that case, I’m sure you can restrain yourself from doing the deed.

If you really want to do it in the dorm, there are a few things to remember. The dorm room walls are thin, and not everyone is as quiet as a church mouse.

The beds are pretty old and shake a whole lot more than your bed at home, and eight times out of 10, people will find out. Be smart enough to pull down the blinds; you don’t want to give any peeping Tom a show. If you are sharing a room, be a good roommate and send your roommate a text or tell them to straight up “get the heck out,” because believe me, I have been there and done that and have totally walked in at the wrong place at the wrong time. My mind is still blown. Let me put it this way: if you are old enough to have sex, then you are old enough to decide when and where you want to do it. Just remember, there will be consequences, one of them

being the walk of shame. May you never have to be a part of it.

How can I make my dorm room smell better?

Oh boy, your room has got the stinks! Well in that case I have three words for you: Glade, Airwick and Febreze! While in my freshman year of college, I found these three products to be my best of friends.

Here’s a quick tip for all you athletes and active students: do yourself a favor and get some odor eaters for your sneakers. Find out where the smell is coming from, track it down and throw it out. If it’s your mini fridge that is filled with who knows what, a little hot water and a box of baking soda will be a quick fix. If you want to go above and beyond the call of duty, throw out some stuff and do a little spring cleaning.

If you want to add a little flare with your scents, then get yourself a reed diffuser; not only do they smell spectacular, but they also add a nice décor to that concrete cell you call a dorm!

If you are a male, stay far away from the reed diffuser. Simply go for the nonchalant Glade PlugIn. Let’s face it, we all know you’ll just knock the bottle over and get the oil everywhere. But guys, please, please don’t be the type to put the car freshener in your dorm. Not only do they look stupid, but the scent never lasts for long.

If you would like to submit a question to Kate, email kmochun_3137@email.ric.edu.

She accepts questions on all subjects so don’t be shy, send her a question today.

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Let’s mix and match

Spots, stripes and plaid, oh my! Confidence is key when trying to master this trend. Mixing and matching patterns is a key fashion statement, whether you are male or female. It requires

By Caitlin Elliott Lifestyles Staff Writer confidence and skill, but if you are able to rock it, then please do so!

Many people tend to think that wearing two types of polka dots or mixing plaids and stripes together could never work. That, my friends, is absolutely not true and I’m here to tell you how you can work it.

Prints and patterns were all over the runways last spring when designers were showing their fall 2012 lines. J.Crew, Old Navy and Kate Spade are constantly flashing advertisements with different patterns mixed into one outfit. I am here to tell you which patterns look great together and could add some extra style to your ensemble.

First, you should start out by mixing colors that you would not usually wear together. This will help with your confidence and remind you that mixing and matching is possible. Pink with red, blue with black and brown with black are all combinations that most people would frown upon; however, I am challenging you to embrace them. Mixing colors like the ones listed above will help grab people’s attention, but not hurt their eyes. Longchamp, the handbag company, mixes colors like these in almost every handbag. They take risks, and consumers like it! For starters, try a pair of black pants with a blue peplum top. This choice is not as severe as some, and is good to start out with.

Once you have mastered mixing colors, it is time to try out those patterns! My absolute favorite this autumn is polka dots. Kate Spade has an incredible line right now called “Show Your Spots.” They are showing women that it is possible to pair a larger polka dot print with a smaller polka dot print. For those of us fashionistas and fashionistos on a budget,

J.Crew and Forever 21 offer great spotted pants and tops that would look killer together. It is all about walking around with confidence, though. If you are daring enough to sport a spot on spot trend, you must hold your head high and show off that outfit.

Another pattern that looks great mixed is stripes with plaid. It is a bit daring, yes, but if you are able to find these two prints in the same colors, you will be looking runway ready. American Eagle has some great plaid shirts, and if you are looking for stripes, H&M will never fail to have them in stock. If you are nervous to jump into mixing stripes with plaid, try stopping by Target to pick up some solid basics to layer with. For the men out there, try wearing jeans on the bottom and put on a striped shirt with a plaid one in similar colors over top. You will be comfortable, yet fashionable, for class.

Next time you are shopping, be on the look out for prints and see which ones catch your eye. Start out a little more reserved, and soon enough you will be mixing and matching all over the place!

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Ballet Folklórico de México Performing Arts Series 7:30 p.m.

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GrooveBoston Doors 7:30 p.m.

Show 8 p.m.

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The Miracle Worker

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There is nothing quite like seeing a story come to life on stage. The phenomenal story of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller and her family was performed by the RIC Mainstage Theatre’s “The Miracle Worker,” from Sept. 26-30 in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall.

A beautiful depiction of personal struggle, hope and triumph, “The Miracle Worker” stressed to the audience the importance of not committing “the original sin,” as Annie called it: giving up on others and on oneself.

The performance began with a recollection during which the performers appeared hazy and distorted by a screen in front, dimly lit except for a warm glow radiating around them. A boy read an excerpt from a book about body and soul, and two parents came to the panicked realization that their infant daughter was deaf and blind. As the screen lifted, the audience was brought to the present day, in which a young Helen Keller (Maria Corsini) is shown to be innocent yet unpredictable and almost violentm, and so disruptive that the family is desperate for a solution.

Having sought out doctors with no results, Helen’s father (Nathanael Lee) has no hope left for the child, while her loving mother (Kelsie Brejcha) remains devoted to the cause of finding help for her. The result of their continued search comes in the form of Annie Sullivan (Samantha Acampora), a partially blind, inexperienced young teacher in need of money and plagued by a nightmarish past.

Throughout her stay with the Kellers, Annie becomes involved in multiple power struggles. The first is between her and Captain Keller, whose pride prevents him from seeing reason. The second is

between she and Helen, who, despite her interest in Annie’s sign language teachings, resists her instruction in manners, physically battling with her at the kitchen table during one of the most comic scenes.

After demanding for two weeks of one-on-one time with Helen outside the house and away from family, Annie manages to successfully “house-break” Helen, but fails at teaching her “the meaning of words.”

Nonetheless, Helen’s parents are pleased with the results until she relapses at the dinner table, during which Annie forces the family to stop spoiling Helen.

Helen’s epiphany “water” moment, comes at last, and she begins speaking with her hands. As a result of Helen’s triumph, other characters triumph also: Annie finally lets go of her haunting guilt about the brother she left behind and embraces love, and all of Helen’s family is finally able to accept and love Helen, even her father and stepbrother.

The plot was certainly intriguing. A brilliant mix of sad, somber and eerie scenes sprinkled with lighthearted comedy throughout. The artful and wellresearched performances of the cast, particularly that of Maria Corsini as Helen Keller and the blind girls in the play, added to the magic of the performance. Seeing not only the realistic way Corsini acted as a blind and deaf child, but the amount of expression, range of emotion and personality that she was able to silently convey was both charming and convincing. Likewise, Acompara’s performance as Annie exuded her character’s confident, sassy and headstrong personality perfectly. Brejcha’s success came in demonstrating just how deeply Kate cared for her daughter, and how strong and determined she was as a woman. Overall, the entire performance was phenomenal. It was obvious in their skillful Southern accents and the ease in

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which they could act blind or deaf for an entire performance that the cast had painstakingly rehearsed and put every effort into their respective roles.

The artistry involved in the production was commendable. The scenery of the big, cozy Keller house, walls painted evergreen with mahogany wood railings and tables and plenty of props about, was craftfully detailed, helping to immerse the viewer further into the lives of the characters. Background sound effects enhanced the country atmosphere.

The only complaint I could conceivably make of the production has to do with Annie’s “memory” scenes, in which the ghosts of her dead brother and three creepy crones would appear to trouble Annie, serving also to provide more background information about her. While these scenes added depth to Annie’s character and were performed well enough to give me goosebumps, it felt as though the narrating and the repetition was a bit unnecessary, even to the extent of detracting from the play.

The exceptional acting, careful artistry and inspiring message of the play drove the performance.

Overall, the RIC Mainstage Theatre was highly successful with its performance of “The Miracle Worker.”

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is an uproarious character based on Herzog’s actual grandmother.

Vera appears in multiple works

by Herzog, and I hate to make this connection, but Vera is to Herzog as Madea is to Tyler Perry.

Vera is a comedic anchor as well as the philosophical background of the story, played with supreme honesty by Overly. She captivates the audience as she defends her late husband Joe’s name at the end of the show. Her emotions were not forced, but came to a natural crescendo guided by Vera’s own words.

Often, actors seemed as if they were ready to explode. It is an emotional show, sure, but there was a lot of vein popping, face reddening and grimaced screaming. The comedy was well timed, and the relief from lines like “Your father hoped you’d be a lesbian” breaks up the tension. As stepmother Mel, Casey Seymour Kim has one of the most satisfying moments as she convinces Emma to reconcile with her father.

The set was also interesting. It was not divided by anything physical, but split into two sections: one representing Ben Joseph’s apartment, and one representing Emma’s. Scene changes were indicated by a sound cues (a la Rage Against the Machine and Nirvana) and names and locations were projected on to the Rising Sun mural in the background at the start of each scene. Even if it was not entirely necessary, it helped in providing context.

“After the Revolution” has substance. That being said, I had trouble relating. It is the burden of youth to be ignorant of the past; I did not live through McCarthy and the Red Scare, and I suspect that that inhibited me from connecting to the characters in ways that an older audience would. But to be sure, it is a show worth seeing. The Gamm’s production is as entertaining as emotionally provocative, regardless of your historical knowledge.

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By James Lucey and the A&E Editor copy of Howard Zinn’s “People’s History” on the bookshelf, I realized what kind of show I was in for. “After the Revolution” takes flight with a beefy left wing with Mumia Abu-Jamal, Marxists and a subversive Communist plot.

The Gamm offers high caliber drama in a close quarters setting. “Revolution” is indicative of change, destruction and creation. In that sense, you bear witness to some intense emotional upheaval as a daughter’s perception of her family’s identity, as well as her own identity, changes.

Emma Joseph (Diana Buirski) is a young go-getter of an attorney who is working to prove the innocence of Black Panther and death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal. Upon learning that the U.S. government blacklisted her grandfather, Joe Joseph, and realizing that fact was kept from her, Emma breaks off relations with her family. In particular, the relationship with her father, Ben Joseph (Jim O’Brien) is damaged. She persists with her career, aided by the levity of her boyfriend, Miguel (Ben Gracia). But when philanthropist Morty (Sam Babbitt) leaves his fortune to the Joe Joseph Fund which Emma has established, a serious ethical dilemma surfaces.

The result is a crisis affecting three generations of the Joseph family.

The script is politically charged, carrying with it the legacy of McCarthyism and the Cold War. But it is also quirky, sharp and profoundly human. It becomes clear that Emma is supposed to be writer Amy Herzog. This play is evidently based on the real life accounts of Herzog.

Grandmother Vera (Wendy Overly)

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“After the Revolution,” before my time

Ballet Folklórico Preview This year’s Performing Arts Series kicks off with Ballet Folklórico on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in

By James Lucey the Auditorium A&E Editor in Roberts Hall.

The most celebrated dance company in Mexico makes its way to Rhode Island with an array of traditional dances spanning centuries of culture. You get the sombreros, the mariachis and the flamenco influence. The sheer comprehensiveness of the styles represented in the company is staggering.

The significance of Mexico in the New World is often understated, or all together forgotten. The diverse history, the confluence of cultures and traditions are celebrated, exalted by Ballet Folklórico.

The company’s founder, Amalia Hernandez, poetically professes what the troupe represents: “The México from yesterday and today, of

beautiful songs and dances, born from ruins created between the black braids of the natives, screams, weeping, silence, songs.”

Hernandez founded Ballet Folklórico in 1952 with eight dancers. After being featured on a television program called “Función de Gala” for 67 episodes, Hernandez’s company was picked up by the Mexican Department of Tourism and encouraged to take their show on the road. Ballet Folklórico has since survived six decades to become one of the foremost dance companies in the world.

The styles and costumes represented constitute a broad Mexican history. Everything from Pre-Colombian costumes invoking Aztec ornamentation to polka influenced dances in cowboy outfits appear. It is, after all, folklore. The stories of the people of Mexico from a dozen points of geography and time are translated through dance and music. The results are engaging and entertaining, and provide a cultural experience unlike anything to come to RIC in recent memory.

Tickets for Ballet Folklórico are $35 with discounts available to seniors, students, children and RIC staff, faculty and alumni. To purchase tickets, call (401) 456-8144, or visit the Box Office at Roberts Hall.

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48-Hour Film Festival A crowd gathered in Horace Mann to view the results of the fourth annual 48-Hour Film Festival sponsored by the Ocean State Film Society, a student organization here at RIC, on Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.

The rules were simple. On Friday, Sept. 21, each group was given a box, inside of which were a prop, a character, and a line of dialogue.

Each group had to incorporate these three things into a five to seven minute film, and they had 48 hours to complete it. Then, on the following Tuesday, each group premiered their films in front of the eager audience.

The event was opened with an address by organization president Erica Tortolani, who gave some background on the event and the generation process. The quotes, for example, came from “really horrible horror films,” while the characters were predominately from Gary Oldman and Jack Nicholson movies. The three judges were English professor Kathryn Kalinak, Joseph Sherry and Benjamin Tirrell, along with the audience.

The first film presented was entitled “The Life of Dustin Kent,” and was created by team leader Ron Burgess, who worked with Tom Palleschi and Mandy Ryan. Their prop was an elephant hat, their character was “a larger than life gay playwright,” and their line was “that afternoon in Mungreve Park, a group of neighbors got together for a hoot-e-nanny.” They by matthew leO anchOr staff

LOCAL EVENTS SALLY MANN: IF MEMORY SERVES Wednesday, Oct. 3 RISD Auditorium 6:15 p.m.

Free Sally Mann, named America’s Best Photographer in 2001, reads from her forthcoming book.

THE SHOW WITH ANDREW Thursday, Oct. 4 Comedy Connection 8 p.m. $10 Rhode Island comics join Andrew Williams for a night of comedy and prizes.

KYLE KINANE Friday, Oct. 5 Comedy Connection 8 p.m. $15 Veteran comedian Kyle Kinane has been called “bleak and misanthropic,” so of course, he’s hilarious.

decided to tell their story in the style of a video-tribute to a lost friend. In their movie, Dustin Kent has died in a traffic accident. His friends and others record their feelings towards him, and all the while they are documenting the way his passing is honored by those closest to him.

Told in a sharp-tongued style and a certain amusing mock-solemnness, the film is certainly worth watching.

The second film of the night was entitled “From Ho’ to Mo’,” and was helmed by Steven Barthelemy with Audra Geary, Amanda Gaskill and Ben Gammel. Their prop was a disco ball, their character was “a pimp who acts like he’s black,” and their line was “after I’ve dealt with these crazy slugs, what do you say we get naked and crazy?” They decided to tell their story in a different flair, embracing the ridiculous, and setting it to a great soundtrack. In the film, a young guy named Henry meets a “ho’” named Cinnamon when he delivers a pizza to the residence of M.C. Mo’ Green, a pimp. Pouncing on the inherent ridiculousness of their three required pieces, the film managed to be quite amusing, and was worth checking out.

Finally, while the ballots were being counted, the audience was treated to a surprise. Over the summer, RIC students Connor Meikle and Justin Menoche along with their able crew, competed in Providence’s 48-Hour Film Festival.

Their film, “Albert Knows Best,”

was screened as a bonus for those who turned out. This film, however, was not eligible to win any awards.

“Albert Knows Best” was created with the following requirements: they had to use an “auto part,” they had to utilize the line “we need to get going,” their required character was “Dear Alice or Albert, an advice columnist” and they had to make it a period piece.

The result was a campy sitcom-parody about an advice columnist living in the 1950s with his wife. While reading through his letters, he comes across one from a person who suspects their neighbor is a communist, and the writer wants advice on how to kill him. What follows is a funny and enjoyable somewhat over-the-top series of events where Albert tries to come up with scenarios that his wife can’t find some way of poking a hole into.

Finally, the moment of truth arrived. The “Best Use of Character,” “Best Use of Dialogue” and “Best Film Overall (according to the judges)” were awarded to “The Life of Dustin Kent.” “Best Prop” and “Audience Choice” went to “From Ho’ to Mo’.”

It was the audience who won the best prize of the night: an enjoyable evening watching some well-made films by some talented RIC student.

President Erica Tortolani said, “People should come next year; it is a really great event. Even if you’re not a film major, you can take part.”

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October is here again.

The pumpkins are coming out, the wind has acquired a new chill and soon the leaves will be falling off the trees in droves. Here at Matt’s Movies, that can only mean one thing: the time is right for reviewing some seasonal movies. Last year, I ushered in fall with Bela Lugosi’s “Dracula,” so this year, I thought I would keep the tradition of opening with the Count alive (or undead, if you’ll excuse the pun), so I’m reviewing a quite different Dracula movie.

It is 1979, and Dracula (George Hamilton) has been evicted from his ancestral castle by the impliedto-be-communist government of Romania, who intends to use the property as a training camp for their young athletes. Now homeless, Dracula decides to journey to New York and seek out the reincarnation of his true love, Cindy Sondheim (Susan Saint James). He brings along Renfield (Arte Johnson), his bug-eating manservant, and together they hunt for blood, love and laughs in this vampire comedy.

Does he succeed in winning Cindy’s heart? Does he get staked by her boyfriend Dr. Jeffrey Rosenberg (formerly Jeffrey Van Helsing, played by Richard Benjamin) or by a psychiatrist to whom Cindy owes a massive debt? You’ll have to watch to find out.

“Love at First Bite” is a movie that is amusing but

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still has an effective plot. The humor is less silly, slapstick and more dry, so people looking for a chain of this type of comedy won’t find this movie as satisfying. But it is clever, and there are “silly” moments for those who love that kind of comedy.

It also uses its scenes to segue from different types of humor. There are scenes that are over the top, scenes that are witty,and scenes just for the laugh. All in all, it is an effective comedy. And when it comes down to it, how many times will you see Dracula disco dance, get drunk, get evicted from his castle and acknowledge his impact on pop culture and the public consciousness?

The scenes where Jeffrey attempts to slay Dracula (he tries over and over) are very funny. Be on the lookout for a special scene featuring Sherman “George Jefferson” Hemsley as Reverend Mike, a wisecracking, eulogy-giving, car-loving preacher. It is a short scene, but a gem of one.

All in all, I really enjoy “Love at First Bite.” It is a great movie, and one that I heartily recommend.

It’s not perfect, so I’ll give it 3.5 stars out of 5, though in the field of “monster comedy,” you can tack on another half-star. It is not the best parody

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ever filmed, but it is worth a watch when you are looking for a seasonal comedy with some “bite.”

Come back next week for another seasonal movie, and until then, enjoy the show!

The end of summer films The problem with film is that in between seasons, there is not all that much to talk about. Summer is when there are big Blockbusters, and fall is Oscar-hopeful season. Here are the last gems of the summer season, some of which are still playing, so go check them out.

“People Like Us,” was a fantastic film that didn’t get attention only due to a poor marketing campaign. Chris

By Heather Nichols Pines’ character finds out in his father’s will that he has Lifestyles Editor a sister that he never knew about, and has the task of delivering her inheritance money to her. He meets her but does not initially tell her who he is, and gets to know her. I really cannot say much more than that without getting into spoilers. It is a fantastic film and easily one of the best dramas of the year, so go grab this movie on DVD as soon as it comes out. If you want something uplifting or just a great date movie, see “People Like Us.” Who wouldn’t love to see a foul mouth, pot smoking, morally obscene teddy bear? Look no further, because Seth McFarlane’s “Ted,” is one of the highest grossing films of the season, which is probably why it is still playing in quite a few theaters. Even if you are not the biggest “Family Guy” fan on the planet, give this film a chance. It has some genuinely funny moments. If you enjoy politically incorrect humor, then this film will be a satisfying guys or girls night out flick. I went to see it four times, which just proves its awesome-ness.

When she isn’t wearing Prada and being an iron lady, Meryl Streep is an amazing comedic actor. She, along with Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell, stars in the romantic comedy, “Hope Springs,” which is about reconnecting to the one

you love. Streep and Jones play an older couple who have lost the spark in their relationship. They seek the guidance of a renowned counselor (played by Carell) to put that spark back in their relationship. If you think “Ted” sounds a bit too raucous for you, then this comedy may be more to your liking.

“The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” should not have made me as emotional as it did. For a family film, the subject matter is quite deep and emotional. The film opens with Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton at an adoption agency after having struggled for years to conceive a child of their own. The only qualification they have written down is “Timothy.” The film is then told in flashback sequences about the boy who came from the garden and his adventures. The last 20 minutes of that film made me – the girl who chortles at the ending of “Titanic” – start bawling like a baby. It is a very well made film, so grab a box of tissues and watch it.

I grew up with clay-mations such as “Wallace and Grommet” and “Gumby,” so of course I went and saw “ParaNorman” on opening day. You had better go to your local cinema the minute you put this paper down, because this film is downright brilliant. LAIKA animation studios, the makers behind “Coraline,” have out done themselves in all aspects of this film, including visuals, narrative and originality. Norman is a socially outcast boy who lives in a fictional town called Blithe Hollow, a play on Salem, Mass., who can see and communicate with spirits. The town is coming upon the anniversary of when a witch was tried and has vowed revenge on that date. It is up to Norman to use his gifts to save the town. The trailers did a good job of keeping all plot twists under wraps, so out of respect, I won’t spoil anything. Go see “ParaNorman” as an early Halloween treat!

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“Away from the World” Review mashing of the styles, and a glowing showcase of what the band has explored over the past 20 years.

The first single off the album, “Mercy,” is reminiscent of 2005’s “American Baby.” Mostly due to the lyrics, however, it lacks the same depth that is seen in most of the album. This is common with first singles from the band; they tend to choose the track that sounds “less busy.” Respectively, the first two tracks, “Broken Things” and “Belly Belly Full” are quite loud, complete with a nice horn section, and Matthews’ saucy, southern, scat-style of singing. It is not until “Mercy” that we see the poignant and intrinsic ideals behind the entire album.

Traveling a bit deeper, one finds tracks like “Sweet,” “The Riff” and “Snow Outside.” All three are incredibly personal to Matthews and wonderfully composed. If you know anything of Matthews’ personal life, you are aware of the various tragedies from his past, like the difficulty of being on the road and missing his children grow up.

“Sweet” was, in fact, written while his son was learning to swim. The use of ukulele in “Sweet,” plucking along with Boyd Tinsley’s violin, is a smooth sound that genuinely places the listener at the edge of a diving board over the deep end of a pool. Swimming for the first time fills a child with fear and accomplishment, the same feelings we so-called adults have when we face decisions in our lives. “You know the feeling when you’re in too deep / and then you make it out, the taste so sweet.”

The final track, “Drunken Soldier,” is a nearly 10-minute long jam session, one featuring the band members at their best. Each of them play at the best of their abilities and have a moment to shine during this track, each receiving a solo. “Drunken Soldier” stands out from the other tracks not because it is lengthy or filled with each of the band members’ input, but like the album itself, there is a buffet of themes and ideals for the listener to take away lyrically. “Drunken Soldier” closes the message of the album, a reflection of life and the boxes we have put ourselves in (as clearly visible from the album art, done by Matthews himself). “…our body is our box” is how Matthews poetically puts it.

As always, Dave Matthews Band has not just crafted an album, but an audible feast. The sound is not radically different, but if you have never been a fan, I wouldn’t expect this album to turn you on to their vibrant style. The band has always been a mishmash of styles resulting in a completely unique sound, and if you have found yourself rocking out before to their one-of-a-kind approach to music you are going to be, at the very least, satisfied with this album.

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When LeRoi Moore died in 2008, many said it was the end of Dave Matthews Band. Having co-written many of the DMB’s most noteworthy tunes, including the radio hit “Too Much,” it seemed a crucial piece of the idiosyncratic puzzle that made up the band was unexpectedly snuffed out. Yet, the band pulled it together and in 2009 released “Big Whiskey & the Groogrux King,” an album that, at its core, was a tribute to their fallen band member. Flashforward to now: the band has got their groove back, dropped the solemn act and returned to the basics.

“Away From the World” is interesting in that its sound, while sharing some fidelity with both 2002’s “Busted Stuff” and 2005’s “Stand Up,” seems to harken back to the big-band sound that had been absent since the late 90s. Fortunately, this return to big-band approach is most likely the same reason they “lost it” in the first place: Steve Lillywhite. The last time the band had worked with Lillywhite was for 1998’s “Before These Crowded Streets.”

This transition and the resultant record is a big deal for many DMB fans. You see many “old-school” and “original” fans claim that the band was at their best during the late 90s, and have not been able to return to that sound since Lillywhite departed in 2000. On the other hand, younger fans argue that their sound became more accessible post-Lillywhite.

Regardless, “Away From the World” is a perfect

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attending the new school next door. On her first day of school, Miyanoshita, her younger brother and a few other students follow her cat into the old condemned schoolhouse. Once inside, they find that the school is still haunted and that all the ghosts Miyanoshita’s mother had sealed away are reawakening.

One demon in particular, Amanojaku, is set on the group’s destruction. While fleeing from Amanojaku, Miyanoshita and her friends find a book written by her mother containing names of different spirits and demons, and how to seal them. They use the book to save themselves from Amanojaku’s wrath, but accidently seal him inside Miyanoshita’s cat. From this point on, it is up to Miyanoshita and her friends to reseal all the loose spirits.

The main plot and encounters no real changes from ADV’s dubbing, but in the original Japanese version the characters and story in general takes on a serious tone and leans more towards the horror genre of anime. In the ADV dub, however, the script is geared to a comical end and does so magnificently.

All the characters, alive and dead, inherit dialogue full of pop culture references, sexual innuendo, profanity, ethnic and religious jests and they even break the fourth wall (if you don’t know what that is then for shame). Come to find out, a great deal of the dialogue is adlibbed by the voice actors,

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Anime, by definition, are

By Christian DeCataldo originally voiced in JapAnchor Staff anese and then either subtitled, or depending on an anime’s popularity, dubbed in English for American viewers. Usually when an anime is dubbed, some minor tweaking is done to the script to make the translation more understandable (cultural and grammatical differences can make a literal translation from Japanese to English confusing to those with little or no cross cultural understanding), and that is all the editing that is done, in most cases anyway.

I was introduced to an anime called “Ghost Stories” that was dubbed by the ADV Film Company, but the script was tweaked a bit more than usual. “Ghost Stories,” also known as “Ghosts at School,” is an anime about an old schoolhouse where a plethora of different spirits and curses once ruled, but were sealed up in a nearby hill by a student at the school.

Many years in the future the daughter of the ghostexorcising student, Satsuki Miyanoshita, starts

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which only furthers the originality and overall brilliance of the anime. The end result is a hilarious success that will likely leave your jaws dropped and your ribs aching (from laughter… ribs aching from laughter… just in case you didn’t catch that).

In all honesty, I like the show so much that the crappy online qualities that I can find aren’t good enough for me so I’m actually going to go and buy it. That’s right, “Ghost Stories” is so good I’m going to spend money on it. Now that’s saying something.

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Anchormen finish second at Blazers Fall Invitational Leigh finishes in a three-way tie for medalist honors Coming off a victory in their season opener, the MCLA Invitational, the Rhode Island College men’s golf team finished second out of a 15-team field at the Blazers Invitational on Sept. 26.

Junior Tim Leigh fired a one-over-par 73 to finish in a three-way tie for medalist honors with Henry Ford and Phil Rurak of hosting Elms College, which won the tournament with a total team score of 309. The Anchormen finished just two shots back, shooting 311, as a team.

“I was really getting off the tee well and I hit a lot of greens in regulation, which really took a lot of pressure off my short game and allowed me to focus on scoring,” said Leigh.

RIC senior captain Kyle Harper also played a key role in the second-place finish, shooting a 76, which left him tied with Castleton State’s

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Bryan Fitzgerald for fourth place in the field.

Freshman Jonathan Cooper was third among Anchormen golfers, shooting an 80 to finish in a tie for 11th. Sophomore standouts Ryan Butler and Patrick Ford rounded out the RIC contingent, shooting 82 and 83 respectively.

“As a team, we were disappointed to lose,” said Leigh. “But I think today’s tournament gave us a good look at what we need to work on as we prepare to defend our GNAC title in a few weeks.”

In addition to the Anchormen’s second place finish, Wednesday afternoon marked the first time the RIC women’s golf team was in action this season. Sophomore Ashley Ram led the charge by shooting a 96 en route to a 62nd place finish. Freshman Junette Vongphoumy posted a score of 101 to finish 67th, while senior Rebecca Hickey fired a 115 to finish 79th.

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Peter Camerlengo was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference’s Rookie Golfer of the Week after his strong performance on Sept. 20, when he shot a 78 at the MCLA Invitational Camerlengo finished tied for third among the field of 20 golfers, and helped the Anchormen win the tournament The Anchormen will be back in action in two weeks, when they take part in the Johnson & Wales Fall Wildcat Invitational Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13.

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A weekly sweep was what the Rhode Island College (6-11, 0-2) women’s volleyball team was looking for heading into the second match of last Saturday’s tri-match, but the Anchorwomen dropped a 3-1 loss to Westfield State (3-12) instead.

RIC didn’t lose a set in a home victory against Emmanuel College on Sept. 25 nor on the road

By Dan Charest Sports Staff Writer at Salem State on Sept. 27, coming into last Saturday’s first match with the Clark Cougars (5-8) playing their best volleyball of 2012.

Groove still intact, RIC came out and won the first set 25-22 against the home team. From there, Clark took the next two sets 28-26 and 25-17, but could not close out the Anchorwomen. RIC took the fourth 25-21 and delivered on the all-important fifth and final set, winning it 15-11.

RIC senior outside hitter Breanna Boyer had 25 kills in the win, while freshmen Lauren Palazzini and Adriana Ambari chipped in with 14 and 10 kills each. Senior setter Jessica Ho dished out all of RIC’s 50 assists in the win.

Game two was a rematch with the Owls from the MASCAC. The Anchorwomen cleaned the floor with the Owls in a 3-0 home win just two weeks prior and did not miss a beat on their Westfield domination, winning the first set 25-20.

From there the Owls found their groove winning close nail biters in the second set, 25-23, the third set, 25-21, and again the fourth and final set 26-24 to hand the Anchorwomen their first loss of the week.

Boyer played splendidly again with a team-high 11 kills. Senior Jessica Ho led all players with 35 assists and freshman libero Jasmyn Starr had a game-high 22 assists.

RIC continues the road swing next week with a Little East Conference date with Eastern Connecticut State University (7-9, 0-2) on Tuesday, Oct. 2, and a visit to Eastern Nazarene (10-9) on Thursday, Oct. 4.

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Three match weeks prove to be tough for the Anchorwomen

had not changed.

“The team has been rebuilt with two strong returning players, a solid transfer, and some talented freshmen,” said Spring, “Their early success is a combination of hard work and a willingness to continually improve.”

The Bears defeated the Anchorwomen 9-0 on Sept. 25 at home, and then they lost a 5-4 match against Suffolk University despite the strong efforts by both freshman Sadie Campanella and sophomore Janice Wang, who both won their singles matches and won again as doubles partners.

Sophomore captain Chelsea Brown picked up the other singles win for RIC as the two teams split in singles play. Campanella and Wang were the only doubles win for Anchorwomen.

The Anchorwomen were on the road again on Sept. 29 against Plymouth State, where they picked up their eighth loss of the season and their third LEC loss. The Panthers just barely won the match by the close score of 5-4. RIC sophomore Gianna Vallante won her No. 6 singles match despite falling in the first set 6-1. Wang (No. 5) and freshman Tressa Cannata (No. 4) also won their respective singles matching in sweeping form. The only other Anchorwomen win went to No. 3 freshmen doubles partners Sarah Goodwin and Alyssa Diaz, who picked up their third win of the season as a duo.

The Anchorwomen have another tough three-match week starting on the road against Emmanuel College on Tuesday, Oct. 2. The Anchorwomen return home on Thursday, Oct. 4, to face Springfield College before heading back on the road to play their only LEC match of the week against Salem State on Saturday, Oct. 6.

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McCloskey finishes fourth at Pop Crowell Invitational Dorsey records top-20 finish for Anchorwomen Senior Conor McCloskey finished fourth out of a field of 275 runners with a time of 26:03.00 to lead the Rhode Island College men’s cross country team to a ninth place finish out of 25 teams at the Pop Crowell Invitational hosted by Gordon College on Sept. 29.

The Anchorwomen – led by freshman sensation Jaimee Dorsey, who finished 20th out of 317 runners

By George Bissell with a time of 19:31.10 – finished 18th out of 27 Sports Editor teams at the same event.

The Anchormen recorded a total team score of 267, while Bates won the men’s meet with a score of 61. The Anchorwomen totaled a score of 512 as a team, while Wellesley won the women’s meet with a score of 51.

For the Anchormen, senior Shawn Stadnick placed 44th with a time of

27:53.60, while senior Austin Pena finished 86th with a time of 29:00.90. Junior Cameron Richer finished 92nd with a time of 29:12.70, while junior Tom DeCristofaro posted a time of 29:16.90 to place 94th.

Freshman Brandon Paulino followed with a time of 29:45.00 to finish 118th, while freshman Kenny Bouchey rounded out the Anchormen runners with a 153rd place finish and a time of 30:41.20.

For the Anchorwomen, freshman Rebecca Tellier posted a time of 20:03.50 to finish 38th, while junior Jessica Graham recorded a time of 23:46.30 to finish 228th. Freshman Florraine Lapotry finished 268th with a time of 25:11.60, while senior Ally Bejma registered a time of 25:34.90 to finish 274th. Freshman Nicole Gracie rounded out the Anchorwomen runners with a time of 26:41.00 to finish 294th.

Both the Anchormen and Anchorwomen will be back in action at the James Earley Invitational, hosted by Westfield State, on Saturday, Oct. 6.

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Assistant Sports Editor

After two strong weeks, winning three of their four games, the Rhode Island College women’s tennis team played three games, losing all three last week. The Anchorwomen played two tough Little East Conference matches against the undefeated team in the conference this season, the Bears of Bridgewater State and their LEC rivals, the Plymouth State Panthers. Despite a loss on Sept. 25 against the Bears, head coach Adam Spring had a positive attitude and his outlook

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Overtime heartbreaker sinks Anchormen

RIC drops a pair of tough matches to Framingham State and UMass Dartmouth Duarte finished the week with 10 saves, but the Anchormen fell to 2-6-1 and 1-2 in the LEC, whereas the Corsairs improved to 7-2 and 3-0 in the LEC. The Anchormen will be back in action on Tuesday, Oct. 2, as they host Montclair State University.

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RIC sophomore forward Emmanuel Asiedu had an opportunity to end the game just minutes into overtime, but Anzoategui made another great save to keep the game alive. It was just moments later that Menter sent a shot past Duarte to end the game in the 93rd minute.

After a fantastic game earlier in the week, the Anchormen took the field against the UMass Dartmouth squad that was undefeated in the Little East Conference so far this season. The half was dominated by the Corsairs as they held an advantage in shots, 12-2. They first saw the scoreboard after freshman forward Aelaf Solomon chipped a shot over Duarte in the 29th minute for his first of two goals on the day. With the 1-0 lead, the Anchormen walked into halftime lucky to be down by only one.

It took just three minutes for Solomon to score his second of the game as he gave his team the 2-0 lead. Sophomore defender Josh Chao took a freekick on the 62nd minute that found its way into the back of the net and the home team stood with a 3-0 lead. Estrada added his third goal of the season in the 67th minute off of a feed from Asiedu, as that would be the only goal for the Anchormen in the match. Victor Ferriera added one more in the 81st minute and the game ended 4-1.

“This season hasn’t started out the way the whole team hoped it would, but it’s still early and we can turn it around. I think we just need a little more team chemistry,” said Asiedu. “We are a young team and for the most part it’s the first time we’re all playing with each other. If we improve on that and learn how to play together better we’ll be a force to be reckoned with.”

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Two weeks ago the Rhode Island College men’s soccer team embarked on what was to be a pivotal four game road-trip. Now, the team looks to put those games behind them

By AJ Clark as they return home after Anchor Sports Writer going 1-3 on the trip. A tough 2-1 overtime loss at Framingham State on Sept. 25 was followed by a 4-1 loss to the hand of UMass Dartmouth on Sept. 29.

The first half at Framingham State felt very much like most of RIC’s opening stanzas so far this season, back and forth and anyone’s game. This continued until Anchorman sophomore midfielder Brian Sujecki blasted a free kick by Ram sophomore goalkeeper Kiko Anzoategui in the 39th minute to give the visitors a 1-0 lead over the Rams. This would be the score heading into halftime, but not before freshman midfielder Camilo Estrada almost snuck one more goal past Anzoategui.

After only being outshot 7-6 in the first half, RIC was dominated by the hosting Rams throughout the second half. The Rams had numerous opportunities to tie the game, and just could not find the back of the net against RIC sophomore goalkeeper Christopher Duarte. That was until the 83rd minute when Framingham State senior defender Will Menter sent home a corner from sophomore midfielder Bryan DaSilva to tie the game with just minutes remaining in regulation. With time winding down, the Rams made a final push to win the game, but could not capitalize and off to overtime they went.

Revenue sharing at the heart of painful NHL lockout With all the talk about the NFL season beginning and the replacement officials seemingly doing their best to take the outcome of the game out of the hands of the players and coaches during their threeweek stint, the NHL lockout seems to have fallen a bit under the radar of sports fans these last couple weeks. It is easy to see why that may have occurred, even by those trying to following it very closely, with the dismal amount of progress that has been made since the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the league and the NHL Players Association ran out on Sept. 15. The two sides have not even discussed a new CBA since the lockout and all the preseason games for the league have been canceled, with regular season games the next item on the chopping block.

The whole situation can be summarized into the singular dispute of how the split of hockey revenue will be negotiated with the new CBA going forward in a way that both sides can agree with. Currently,

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the owners want the players to take less than the 57 percent they currently take as well as a pay cut, and the players want to firmly stand their ground.

As far as us fans are concerned, this just seems like frivolous squabbling resulting in a deprivation of good hockey. Despite being one of the most visually engaging sports, hockey has been struggling to hold onto its viewership in recent years, and this potential lockout is only hurting the cause. Unfortunately, with neither side budging on their demands of the other and the scheduled start of the season (Oct. 11) is coming closer and closer, it is looking more like we will miss at least a portion of the season to the aforementioned squabbles.

These realities have not gone unnoticed by the players, who could be the best barometers we have for the state of the situation. A good portion of NHL stars, including Boston’s own Tyler Seguin, have looked to leagues overseas for chances to play hockey while this lockout continues. While the expectation is that all the NHL players will return to their NHL teams if the lockout ends in a timely fashion, it is a

possibility that they will finish the season overseas, which will further hurt the quality of hockey that is put out on the ice, and make it even more difficult for fans like myself to even want to watch.

What I would really like to see from both sides is them to remember why they get have all of that money to argue over: the fans. We go out and buy tickets, jerseys and memorabilia. We watch them on television all season. We cheer them on from couches and in the stands. We are more valuable than money because we are the reason they get to play the game they love for millions of dollars, and why owners make millions for other people playing the game they love. I understand that both sides have legitimate points and neither wants to concede their argument for fear of being viewed as the weaker side. I hope they can actually come to an agreement that works out for everyone, most importantly the fans, who just want to watch some hockey, which is a request much simpler than dollars and cents.

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College football mailbag: The Irish, Mountaineers and Razorbacks put under the microscope The college football mailbag is a new wrinkle in The Anchor’s college football coverage this season.

Every week, I will answer four questions briefly in the “lightning round” at

By Jared Ware Sports Staff Writer the end of my article. Once a month, I will answer two questions with longer responses. Email me your college football questions at jseratingware_3303@ric.edu or tweet them to me at @Th3Warehouse. Follow me on twitter for live tweeting of action on Saturdays.

Q: Who is a better fit at quarterback for Notre Dame: Everett Golson or Tommy Rees? Can the Irish go with two-quarterback system?

Ned – Seekonk, MA A: Notre Dame needs to pick one quarterback and stick with him. There is no worse situation for a quarterback than knowing that there is another guy breathing down your neck and threatening to take your snaps. Golson is a young quarterback, so going with a two-quarterback system can shatter his confidence and stunt his long term development. If I were head coach Brian Kelly, I would give the reigns of the offense to Tommy Rees. From what I have seen, Rees has been effective and efficient as a game manager, which is what this offense truly needs.

With the talent the Irish have on defense, they need a quarterback who won’t lose the game for them.

Rees can do that. Golson has years left to develop and take over and can be a star in the future.

Q: How can Massachusetts be big time in hockey and doormats in football?

Alvin – Hudson, MA A: Northeastern climate allows kids to play hockey for a bigger portion of the year. The more these kids play, the better they get. It is the same in the South, where kids can play football year-round.

There is also a bigger commitment to high school football in the South than the Northeast. An example would be Allen High School in Texas, which boasts a $60 million athletic facility. That amount of money would never be spent on football, let alone any sport, in the Northeast. Those facilities help kids develop as athletes better and at a faster rate. Finally, coaches in the power states are hired as coaches only. In Mass., coaches are usually teachers or administrators as well. They have to budget their time between the two jobs, where in power states those coaches can focus on just helping their players get better.

Lighting Round Q: Is Geno Smith’s performance against Baylor the most impressive performance you’ve ever seen?

Harvey – Morgantown, WV

A: Unbelievable performance, but Baylor’s defense, in the words of Bart Scott, couldn’t stop a nosebleed.

Q: Is the Pac-12 the 2nd best conference in the country behind the SEC? Ron – Las Vegas, NV A: Yes, Oregon and USC are elite teams. The Pac12 could finish with six to eight Top 25 teams at the end of the year.

Q: Who should be the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorback?

Jeb – Little Rock, AR A: Charlie Strong from Louisville. He will bring a much needed hard-nosed defensive philosophy to the Hogs. Plus, he has SEC coaching experience from his time as a defensive coordinator at Florida.

Q: At this point in the season, who is the most underrated team in the country?

Verne – Winsor, CT A: Mississippi State, which is ranked No. 21.

Jonathan Banks is in the argument as the best defensive player in the country and is easily the best cornerback in the nation. Tyler Russell is a solid quarterback, who can make all the throws. I see them as a two-loss team (losses to Alabama and LSU) and playing in the Cotton Bowl at the end of the year.

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Losing streak extends to six games as Anchorwomen shutout in back-to-back losses outshot the Anchorwomen 22-6. Maia made seven saves in the losing effort, and UMass Dartmouth junior goalkeeper Krista Chauvin made three saves en route to her team’s victory.

Looking to end their losing streak, the Anchorwomen hit the road to face Becker College on Wednesday, Oct. 3, and then Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, Oct. 6.

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The Rhode Island College women’s soccer team could not find the back of the net this week, falling to both Framingham State University and UMass Dartmouth.

The Anchorwomen extended their losing streak to six straight games after suffering back-to-back shutout losses this past week.

The first loss, 3-0, came on Sept. 26 against

By Maggie Masse Framingham State (3-4). Despite a valiant first half Sports Staff Writer defensive effort from the Anchorwomen, Framingham State junior midfielder Kayla Austin recorded a goal and two assists to propel the Rams to a victory against RIC. The team then hosted Little East Conference rival UMass Dartmouth (8-1-1) on Sept. 29 in hopes of snapping their winless streak, but again fell short. With the 3-0 shutout victory, the Corsairs have not allowed a goal since Sept. 15, a noteworthy 495-minute span of dominating defense. UMass Dartmouth was all business, not wasting a second of time and quickly taking a 1-0 lead in the opening minute of play after junior midfielder Jordan Lipner-Riza lofted a shot over the head of RIC goalkeeper Audrey Maia after receiving a pass from junior forward Tori Pierce.

The Corsairs found the back of the net again in the eighth minute, when senior sophomore forward Jillian Van Ness found teammate midfielder Maura Goncalves with a clear shot, recording her eighth goal of the season. UMass Dartmouth added one more goal in the final seconds of the first half with a shot from sophomore defender Tess Stapleton that bounced off the hands of Maia and trickled into the net.

Neither team was able to get on the scoreboard in the second half. Both teams increased their defensive intensity, not letting any shots to find the back of the net. Though the Anchorwomen continued to press UMass Dartmouth with countless skillful attacks, they could not catch their rivals. The Corsairs

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Western Conn. State Who wins Governor’s Cup - Brown or URI? Who leads Pats in receptions vs. Denver?

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1 - he can’t score every game, right?

West Conn - I want to say RIC ...

West Conn. - 3-1

West. Conn. because RIC isn’t good (sorry)

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Brown - they’re smarter

Brown - 42-24

Brown - 32-21

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Rams - public school beats Ivy League

Jordan “wait for it” Edimen

Lloyd - Brady loves Lloyd

Lloyd - going to go H.A.M. vs. old team

Lloyd my love Hernandez is injured

Wes Welker - 8 grabs one touch down

1 - team’s top scorer

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0 - rest of squad will pick it up

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West. Conn.

West Conn. - LEC is strong this year

Brown - URI hosting but Brown is better

Brown - smarter bunch of guys

Lloyd - teams leader in targets

Lloyd - no one else can catch lately

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