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Week of Nov. 12, 2012

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems SCG treasurer reports somber financial state jim brady news editor Student Community Government, Inc.’s treasurer, Jordan Day, announced the dire situation of the general fund during Student Parliament’s most recent meeting on Nov. 7. Day’s Finance Commission Allocation Report was presented to the nearly twodozen in attendance with cautious approach, asking Parliament to do the same when allocating funds in the near future.

“Mr. Santurri and I recommended that Student Parliament and the Finance Commission proceed with caution with allocated funds for the remainder of the 2012-13 year,” Day began. “This probably sounds like a lot of gibberish to people in the room, and those who do know what it stands for probably are like, ‘Oh no, I’m about to panic,’–at least I am.”

According to the report, the current budget as of Oct. 25 stands at approximately $236,000, with an expected spring semester deposit somewhere in the 200-thousands. However, according to Day, the corporation needs another $330,000 in the spring to cover allocations.

“The thing is, when we get deposits, it seems like this see page fall semester’s deposit is a lot

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Members of SCG, Inc. at their meeting last Wednesday.

Bulling: the legal crime see lifestyles page 13

muir quartet see arts & entertainment page 14 www.theanchoronline.org

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men’s hockey see sports page 22 Anchor photos by Janice Wang, Sadie Campanella

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WXIN slaps cancer in the face, among others 36-hour radiothon yields positive results danielle lafond anchor contributor Depression. Malaise. Irritability.

Symptoms of sleep deprivation manifest in many ways, but the DJs at RIC’s radio station 90.7 WXIN seem to be immune.

During the 32-hour radiothon to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, the DJs showed no outward signs of fatigue. In fact, their enthusiasm only seemed to increase as the hours ticked away. In the end they raised a total of $1,273.

Andrew Augustus, general manager and on-air personality at WXIN, was an energetic fellow at noon on Wednesday as the radiothon began.

“My hope is that we get to $2,500,” Augustus said as he counted the change from a recent donation.

Augustus, whose life was affected by the disease

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President Nancy Carriuolo poses with several members of WXIN at the Gloria Gemma Radiothon last week and eventually landed $100 for the foundation. when a close family friend lost her fight with breast Other on-campus sponsors donated time and cancer five years ago, is highly motivated to help. people to collect contributions. Co-sponsors in“We can do everything we can to fight it, but we cannot forget about those who live through it every cluded Anchor TV, The Anchor, Lamba Chi, Zeta Xi Delta, the Communication Club, Programming, Anday.”

Caring for those who live with the disease is what chorheads, the Chess Club and the Political Science the Gemma Foundation does best. Started in 2004 Club. RIC President Nancy Carriuolo also stopped as a website of resources for breast cancer patients into the studio and donated $135 towards the cause.

For a donation of five dollars, donors got to slap and survivors, the foundation now offers multiple programs for those affected by the disease. Mem- Augustus. “There’s a need for violence against me bers of the foundation’s Young Survivor Program on campus, so let us try to put that into a positive stopped by WXIN to talk on the air about their per- light,” he joked.

Aside from violence, students gave whatever they sonal battles during the radiothon.

Mandy Zito, a breast cancer survivor, is the coor- could to the collection jars and the cause.

“I think it’s awesome,” said Casey Johnson, a busidinator for the program, which serves those under ness major. “I don’t have a lot to give, but I’ll do as the age of 40.

“Our whole motto for the program is that breast much as I can.”

Taylor Sullivan, a management major, agrees on cancer is not just your grandmother’s disease,” she said. “This [radiothon] is extremely important for the radiothon’s awesomeness. “I think it’s amazing that they’re focusing so much on breast cancer and raising awareness.”

In the 23rd hour of the radiothon, Augustus gave trying to help people,” he said. Sullivan’s cousin was credit to his special liquid cohost, saying with a diagnosed with and survived breast cancer twice.

In total, the radiothon and the after-party held laugh, “Red Bull helps.” Red Bull is one of the many sponsors that the station seduced into donating at The Ruffstone Tavern raised $1,273 for Gloria merchandise for the event. Other merchandise was Gemma. But the money is secondary to the awaregiven to those who donated a set amount in return ness raised by the DJs who replaced the sleep deprifor the item, such as the Narragansett Brewery vation symptoms of depression, malaise and irritaprize pack that included a football signed by Troy bility with hope, dedication and passion.

Brown. This particular item incited a bidding war

Shuttle service at RIC to alleviate parking problems, assist those with mobility needs mandy wray dion editor-in-chief Beginning last week, Rhode Island College has implemented a new shut-

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tle system that is open to all students, faculty and staff members and has a number of stops throughout the campus. Administration is hopeful that this will help students who are parked far away from their class buildings, especially during inclement weather. They are also equipped to transport stu-

dents that require the use of a wheelchair.

The shuttle will run on loops of about 20 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday.

The physical loop will begin in front of Roberts Hall and end in the Student Union parking lot. The other shuttle stops are located by Parking Lot A, Building 9, the Recreation Center, Whipple Hall, Fogarty Life Science, Parking Lot H/I, New Residence Hall and Browne Residence Hall, respectively, from Roberts Hall through to the Student Union Loop.

Shuttles will only stop at the assigned spots and will not travel off of the route to accommodate students that have classes at other locations.

The route and schedule are subject to change because the college is trying to get a feel for the students’ needs before they depart for winter break.

Administration will have a more permanent plan in place by the start of the spring semester.

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field, vice president of student affairs, “It was important to get this up from page and running as quickly as possible so that we can have five to six weeks of experience before the end of the semester.”

Student response to the plan has varied – some are in favor of the new transportation system while others consider it a waste of money.

“Why are we going to wait 20 minutes for a shut-

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tle bus, when it really only takes five to 10 minutes to walk across campus, and the majority of the buildings are on the quad anyway? We are a small school,” said RIC nursing major Justin Supplee.

This system could also alleviate transportation issues for art majors, who often have to carry large portfolios or projects across the campus.

“As an art student who has to lug her stuff all over campus, I think it is a great idea,” said RIC art major Samantha Mandeville. “I am looking forward to it when I have to take my 3D course.”

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Roll up another one jack woelfel anchor contributor If there was any doubt as to the United States’ ability to revolutionize, then the events of this last week have proven that we are every bit the adaptive and dynamic country that our founding fathers intended us to be. A historic day indeed, Nov. 6 brought the re-election of President Barack Obama following a rigorous electoral battle with former opponent, Mitt Romney.

For many though, this was not the only victory of the day. In Colorado and Washington state, the passing of Amendment 64 has many people celebrating even though the new laws may take until December or January to take effect. For those who may not be in the know, Amendment 64 allows for regulated, recreational use and/or growth of small amounts of cannabis within the state of Colorado, with Initiative 502 achieving the same goal in Washington state. Marijuana will now be treated much the same as alcohol: you cannot drive while high, you can only buy if you are 21 and it is not okay to do in public. It can now also be taxed and may help create jobs.

Though not legal on a federal level, this event is a much-awaited sigh of relief for the pro-cannabis supporters. With the ability of society to desensitize the public to issues such as this, it can be very easy to misunderstand what a magnanimous change this really is.

Alison Holcomb, manager of the campaign of Initiative 502 (legalization of recreational use of cannabis in Washington state), said, “Today the state of Washington looked at 70 years of marijuana prohibition and said it’s time for a new approach.”

Despite around the clock work from activists all over the country, marijuana has still been considered an illegal drug for over 70 years, and accounted for over 50,000 arrests in 2011 alone. Colorado and Washington state have taken the next step in the Cannabis Revolution, publicly electing to be the first states to repeal the restrictions on cannabis.

That being said, their fight is not over. While Colorado and Washington have in fact repealed the anti-cannabis laws at a state level, possession, distribution, consumption and creation of cannabis are still federal crimes. With the appearance of medicinal cannabis facilities all over the country in recent years, it is very easy to forget that despite ones legal status as determined by the state, the federal government can still make arrests if they deem it necessary.

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NEWS less than what we normally get…however, we get another deposit in the spring which is also small.

It is still in the 200-thou-

sands,” Day said.

Treasurer Day continued her report to the body, saying, “If the Finance Commission continued to allocate funds, we would not have money to give clubs in the spring. Where does this leave us as a body? It kind of leaves us in a financial state of terror.”

Day wrapped up her report on the general fund, stating, “It’s kind of somber to think of the reality of the situation.”

Later in the evening, President Kyla Pecchia joined Day in motioning to pass an amendment to the current disbursement of conference funds, repealing changes made in the previous year. Going forward, the change would allow for a maximum of eight conference attendees to be covered up to $800 in costs per person (maximum of $7,000 per group each year, allowing for food stipends, etc.).

The financial figure is down from last year’s policy of $1,000 per attendee. This change would allow for more than eight people to attend, however SCG would not be responsible for covering more than the $7,000 amount. The motion passed with all but two members’ acceptance.

The new student shuttle service was also discussed during the meeting, as Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Gary Penfield reported on the first day of the new service. The shuttle service kicked off at 7:35 a.m. on Nov. 7, and hosted RIC President Nancy Carriuolo among its first passengers. The shuttle is scheduled to start each day at 7:30 a.m. and make a full round every 20 minutes.

Designated pick up and drop off areas are marked throughout the campus.

Carriuolo also made a brief appearance during the meeting to extend her and the college’s gratitude to the students involved in helping campaign for the passage of Question 3.

“If the Finance Commission continued to allocate funds, we would not have money to give clubs in the spring. Where does this leave us as a body? It kind of leaves us in a financial state of terror.”

-Treasurer Jordan Day

What did Parliament do for you this week?

• Amended the amount allocated to conference attendees.

• Passed resolution to begin discussions in restoring Parking Lot C as a commuter lot.

• Unanimously accepted the club constitution for Empowered.

• SCG sweatshirt design contest started.

• Mobile SCG website to be updated.

“I am so thrilled about the passage of Q3,” Carriuolo said. “We are really excited and so very pleased that you worked with us as partners on the passage of [Question 3].”

A resolution was presented by Deputy Speaker Ryan Bettencourt to restore parking lot C as a commuter lot. The resolution was passed by the body, allowing SCG to meet with college administration going forward, regarding parking at the college.

Vice President Hilary Costa announced the vacancy of all resident seats (minus those in New Hall), as well as SCG’s ongoing search for a new communications director and the corporation’s ongoing efforts to enhance their mobile website.

An update on the website will be available after Thanksgiving break.

The club constitution for Empowered was passed unanimously. Empowered, a student club whose aim is to educate the community about objectification of women and sexual and domestic violence, was restarted after being on hiatus. The group hopes to work with members of the college community, as well as high schools, to help spread awareness.

Parliament members also discussed a design contest for a new SCG sweatshirt. The contest was offered by President Pecchia, and submissions will be accepted now until Dec. 5, with a decision to be made over winter break. New sweatshirts will be available upon return in the spring.

Student Parliament will next meet on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in Student Union room 307.

Members of SCG discussed 2012-13 funding, the new student shuttle, parking issues and RIC’s Empowered at their Nov. 7 meeting.

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The price of the status quo joe martin anchor columnist Election season is over! Let us take a collective breath, wipe our brows and allow the glorious awareness of freedom to wash over us. After close to $6 billion spent in pursuit of political offices, America deserves a well-earned respite from the ads, slogans and interviews with “people close to the campaign.” Sadly, we will not get one.

The result of America’s most expensive political season ever must disappoint: no changes to the balance of power were made. The GOP still solidly holds the House, while the Senate and White House remain Democratic strongholds. All eyes must now turn to 2014, when our deadlocked Congress may finally receive a needed booster of new, moderate faces. That election cycle begins now.

While a great deal of time will be spent analyzing Romney and Co.’s blunders in their unsuccessful bid to wrest the Senate and presidency from vulnerable Democratic hands, the real question is whether the Democrats have done better. Despite the many pundits that will opine that Obama worked miracles just holding onto the Oval Office, we still face two more years of political gridlock thanks to the Democrats failure to retake the House.

Given the state of the race a few months ago, such a result is unacceptable. Before Obama famously bombed his first debate with Romney, Democrats were holding all the cards. Money and support were flowing in toward Democratic agencies, whilst many GOP faithful were distancing themselves from Romney’s lackluster, faltering campaign. Rumors even began to circulate that major GOP contribu-

tors were considering closing their checkbooks, uninterested in wasting money on a lost campaign.

Imagine for a moment that Obama hadn’t napped his way through debate one, instead preparing for the confrontation. Romney would presumably have gained some small momentum by shattering the myth of his unapproachable, zombie-like state. Still, the rough handling Obama gave him in debates two and three indicate that Romney would still have lost the first debate as well, thus sealing his political fate months in advance.

With current deadlock, the least popular Congress in American history will find out if it is possible to become even less popular.

Even if Romney had scored a tie or small win, the result is unlikely to have been enough to turn the tides in his favor. Romney needed to win big and

Obama obliged. Had there been any other result, Romney’s money might have dried up; the Democrats could have flooded hotly contested House seats with enough money and talent to bury their GOP foes instead of bailing Obama out. The result might well have been a trifecta of political success reminiscent of 2008.

Sadly, this virtual resetting of the power-balance to Obama’s first presidency never came to fruition.

The moment was squandered, and the result is our current divide. We must brace ourselves for the 2014 election cycle where both parties will try to make good their blunders. The one thing that seems certain is that equilibrium is unstable – something has to give, and soon. With current deadlock, the least popular Congress in American history will find out if it is possible to become even less popular.

Either the Democrats must retake the House and hold the Senate, giving them near-total control of Washington for the following two years, or the Republicans must storm the Senate and leave Obama a lame-duck.

It seems that no other result is genuinely possible, not even a switch where the Democrats take the House and the GOP dominates the Senate. The balance is too fine – the need to make an impact too deep. Most likely, the GOP will shift toward the right after their moderate Presidential defeats in 2008 and 2012. In all likelihood, this will alienate enough key demographics that the GOP will lose its House majority without retaking the Senate. While a repeat of the radical-right victories of 2012 are possible, such results seem unlikely, particularly as Americans demand more bi-partisanship. The alternative result of a newly moderate GOP retaking the Senate and holding the House will increase partisanship issues as the Presidency squares off with Congress, making 2016 the battleground year.

Either way, the perpetual election will continue for at least two more years while America makes up its mind on which party should run the nation.

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expertise, has a stake in contributing to the overall success or failure of a finished movie. Call me a socialist, but every component of filmmaking is equally important. It would take a more ambitious project, say, making a film with a budget and a production schedule, to demonstrate this to the fullest.

But in our small, grassroots-y way, I hope that our event will show you that the success of a film depends on multiple people with specialized skills, and that film is a multisensory medium with auditory elements being as significant to the film going experience as visual components.

After being at RIC a while, I have noticed that there is little interaction between the film and music department. It is as if we inhabit two different planets. This is a shame as we could potentially complement one another like yin and yang, gin and tonic. Hopefully this will be the event to correct that. Come on over on Nov. 14 to find out the outcome.

Bowing to the maestro adam tawfik lifestyles staff writer The Ocean State Film Society (OSFS) will be hosting an epic, spellbinding, in my humble and objective opinion, event titled “So You Think You Can Make a Movie Score?” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in Horace Mann 193. Yes, I know the reference is so 2007, but you try coming up with a good pun of a current hit reality show.

I made a dinky little four-minute silent film intercutting some footage I took in the forest with clips of my adorable shiatsu, Teebo, with the intention of inviting many prospective musicians, sound techies, etc. to provide a soundtrack, giving the film its meaning or a mood or to just add some noise. As

these folks are providing the narrative, I also required them to provide their own title, which hopefully will be evocative of their theme.

My whole motivation for devising this challenge is to give some recognition to the musicians/sound techies/noisemakers as their contribution to the greatest motion pictures is momentous. Imagine the impact of the infamous shower scene in “Psycho” without Bernard Herrmann’s shrill, manic paced violin motif. Hitchcock himself claimed that Herrmann’s compositions accounted for one third of the film’s success. Would “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy be so epic and mystical without its larger than life musical accompaniment?

Nevertheless, if you read any film review, watch any Q&A or hear any awards speech, nearly all of the credit is given to the director with an occasional shout out to the cinematographer or the lead actor.

In this widely held view, the director is perceived as the one individual who leaves their mark on the finished product, or as James Cameron once bluntly ascertained, he, as the director, is “the king of the world.”

But the truth is that filmmaking is a highly collaborative industry and everybody, in their area of

Upcoming Events Boston Museum of Fine Arts wednesday, nov. 7 4:30 - 11 p.m. $5 RIC; $7 non-RIC 18+ Price includes bus transportation and museum admission!

Bingo Night friday, nov. 9 8 p.m.

Student Union, room 307. Come win some prizes.

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Dessert & a Movie: Cheesecake Factory and “Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2” Thursday, nov. 15 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $15 RIC; $25 non-RIC 18+ Price includes bus transportation, movie admission and a slice of cheesecake. Tickets on sale at the Student Union Welcome & Information Center.

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Helping you get ready for your spring semester heather nichols lifestyles editor I am willing to bet that most of you received your spring course catalogue in the mail sometime last month. I am also willing to bet that some of you have not registered yet because either you are lazy or just unsure of what you should be taking. Since Rhode Island College requires all students to meet with an advisor before they can fully register, odds are you have already spoken with someone about what courses you should be taking.

However, there’s a chance that from what they said and the vague blurb about it in the catalogue you’re not really sure what you are getting into or you don’t see the point in taking certain classes. Since I don’t have to register because I’m graduating, I’m able to reflect on some of those general electives I took and what I got out of them.

I am a transfer student so some of my classes were a little different than how they are structured here.

Upgrading your wardrobe caitlin elliott lifestyles staff writer Not too long ago a curious freshman wrote to my co-writer, Kate Mochun, asking how they could update their wardrobe after leaving high school. Do not fear freshman because I am here to help. The switch from high school to college is an extremely difficult one in all aspects and if you have not gotten the hang of what to wear yet, continue reading.

Throughout high school every day was restricted by dress codes or uniforms. College is a whole new playing field where each student is able to wear whatever they would like and express their individuality. Similar to high school, in college you will want to look presentable but that does not mean you cannot wear sweats, tank tops, skirts or hats around

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For instance, in addition to a lab science, we were required to take one Earth science class. I opted for Natural Disasters. Now I am not sure if RIC offers this but if they don’t, I would see if there is a way to petition it for an independent study. I learned some relevant information, like how the Earth naturally has a 22-year cycle where the intensity of storms and disasters increases and then decreases. By the way, 2012 is at the peak of that increase. For me, someone who isn’t particularly gifted in the sciences, I found the course really engaging and that made it all really worth it.

When I got to RIC I had to take cores three and four since nothing like that was equivalent at my former school. For core three I took East Asian Popular Cinema since it combined two of my favorite things.

As a film major I absolutely love foreign films and I really feel it’s a shame we don’t mainstream enough of them. The whole “I don’t want to have to read a movie” argument just makes me cringe. Even if you are a slower reader and might miss something, you can always watch the film again and focus more on the visuals the second time around. A lot of foreign

films emphasize the dialogue less too so you’ll find you’re reading subtitles in slower scenes where there isn’t a whole lot to look at. Japanese horror was my gateway into foreign films; they are a lot more about ghosts and hauntings as opposed to “how many girls can I show half naked and mutilated before I reveal who the killer is?” East Asian Popular Cinema has a couple of horror films in the syllabus but also some drama and comedy. If you take this course I really hope you get to watch the film “Shower;” it is from China and it was as funny as it was moving.

For core four I opted for an English course—I started as an English major but since I did not want to teach I thought film might have more opportunities—but I always retained my love of literature so Women’s Literature seemed to be a perfect fit. The course was about women’s stories told in various cultures and how culture influences the roles and views of a woman. Before the course I did not realize that India as a country is still, to this day, divided between tradition and modernization. When a woman’s husband dies she is viewed as unlucky and sometimes even cast out, and that is in the modern part of the society. When a women’s husband dies in the old world part of the country, it is often expected that she will throw herself on her husband’s funeral pyre. I could write an entire issue on just what I gained from that class but that might ruin it for you. If you thought this was an interesting example then I suggest you get yourself into that class pronto.

Also, if you are unsure about a class, find out which professor is teaching it, contact them and see if they have a syllabus to send to you. It will give you a better idea of the class; that is how I got into my Children’s Literature class and I have no regrets.

campus. Upgrading your wardrobe will be easy and inexpensive if you know what you need.

First, a blazer is the perfect piece to make you look older. When wearing a blazer, you will be able to make your own personal style look mature. Blazers come in every color and pattern you can imagine.

They also come in different fabric, like cotton, wool or denim. Do not be scared to wear one because you think it might be uncomfortable. Buy one in a cotton blend fabric and you will feel like you are wearing a sweatshirt! Blazers can be found anywhere, from Target to H&M. They can be a fairly inexpensive way to make your wardrobe seem college ready.

Blazers can be worn by men or women so do not be discouraged if you thought otherwise.

Another piece that will help upgrade your wardrobe is a nice winter jacket. Growing up, it is more than likely that many of you wore a big puffy ski coat when you headed off to school. Being in college, many people try to avoid those types of jackets because they tend to make you look larger than you are. On a side note, if you have one and love it, wear it. Walking around campus you are going to want a heavy coat with a little flare to it. A pea coat is your perfect opsee page

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Tea time heather nichols lifestyles editor With it being so cold outside, it is nice to come inside and sit down to a nice warm beverage. While cocoa and coffee are nice, my personal favorite has always been tea. Now if you are new to tea, meaning you mainly just drink black tea, with snow and brisk nights coming our way, now might not be a bad time to broaden your horizons.

Your average grocery store will have at least 20 or more brands of bagged tea to choose from, meaning it is not sold as loose leaf. There is a whole argument about whether bagged or loose is better but that debate is better left for another time. A lot the bagged teas are good, but there are some that stand out and are particularly delicious. For instance, Stash brand makes an excellent chai tea, in my opinion perhaps the best bagged tea there is on the market. In case you are not familiar, a chai is a black tea that includes clove, cinnamon and cardamom to create a aromatic spice tea. Stash chai tea is loaded with the right blend of a fragrant black tea and a variety of luscious spices. I would argue it is better than a few of the loose leaf varieties that are out there, so if you want something good, pick up a box. Add honey or sugar and a splash of milk for best results.

Herbal tea is also really nice because in addition to warming you up, it can soothe and relax you. A lot of herbal teas combine light flavors with fruits and other subtle flavors, which can taste sweet without the addition of any sweeteners. Weird fact: dentists also like these because most are not black tea based which means that they do not stain your teeth as easily. One of the most popular herbal teas is chamomile, which is made out of flower petals. Since I’m deathly allergic, I cannot tell you how this tea tastes other than what I vaguely remember tasting before my throat started closing. It was naturally sweet and very light tasting; I imagine it would have gone nice with some cucumber sandwiches and tea cakes; such a pity I cannot partake of it. However, I can have peppermint tea, which is also quite lovely and a great beverage for when you are feeling particularly stuffy. Celestial Seasonings makes a bunch of really lovely herbal teas. Their sampler packs are relatively inexpensive and give you a bunch of types to try out. My top two are the lemon zinger and white peach tea.

Now sometimes you don’t want anything too fancy, just a simple cup of tea with milk and sugar. If you enjoy Lipton then take a look at Twinings. This brand does simple and does it well; the highlight for me was the English Breakfast blend. It takes a delicate black tea and gives it some almost floral, fruity undertones. But since there are no actual flowers,

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tion. They come in styles for men and women and FROM page they also come in dozens of colors. You will stay warm and cozy and remain looking mature instead of childish.

Another coat that many college students wear is a fleece zip-up jacket. I do not suggest this if you do not have a sweater or sweatshirt to wear under it on freezing days, but if it seems warm enough, rock it.

Fleeces will be seen all over a college campus when it is chilly, so if you have one, you will fit right in.

North Face and Columbia both make great fleeces, but you could find less expensive ones at Target or Kohl’s.

This next upgrade is mostly for girls but hey, what do I know? A guy might wear one just as well. It is a small handbag or clutch. In high school, most of the time when you went out, you did not worry about strangers showing up or going to a bar. In college, the party scene can be a little different, depending on where you grew up. Going to a bar with a huge Longchamp bag is not ideal, considering someone can easily snatch it if you put it down to dance. Try buying a smaller wristlet, clutch or crossbody bag so you will be able to hold onto it the whole night.

A crossbody bag will be best if you plan on dancing, that way your hands will stay free. These types of purses can be found literally anywhere and depending on if you want a designer name or not they can be dirt cheap.

The last upgrading trick I have for you requires nothing new to buy. Re-wear your high school favorites by mixing and matching them with different pieces. Say you have a favorite chunky sweater, pair it with a sundress and a pair of tights for a whole new college look. What if you have a favorite preppy button-up that you just adore? Wear it tucked into a pair of jeans with a pair of boots and you will look mature and ready for class! Do not think that your clothes from high school are outdated. People continue wearing their high school clothes into college if they still suit their style.

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Includes: Raspberry Zinger, Country Peach Passion, Black Cherry Berry, Cranberry Apple Zinger and Tangerine Orange Zinger Price: $18.06 + shipping or free shipping with purchase over $25 I can’t enjoy it to my heart’s content. So next time you’re in the grocery store, take a look at what teas are on sale and pick up a type that sounds appealing to you. Brew a thermos, put on your boots and scarf and you’ll be ready to brave the cold weather that is to come.

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Bullying: the legal crime sofia silva anchor columnist Loneliness, anger, fear and despair; are these things you want to feel each day before you wake up or fall asleep? Having such negative feelings in mind can make people fall into a state of depression, leading to psychological issues and even thoughts of suicide. According to the Bully Police in the U.S., the census estimates there are about 30,032 people in Rhode Island involved in bullying, whether they are the bully or the victim.

This major problem has been on the rise and will continue to expand until we, as a community, do something to put an end to it. Bullying can only lead to negative things, and if we let it continue then we allow a portion of our youth to live in fear. I think that we all need to work together and take a stand against bullying. Even idly standing by without participating permits these traumatic experiences to take place.

There are different types of bullying, including verbal, indirect, online or physical. Verbal bullying consists of name-calling and threats along with teasing or mendacious remarks. Indirect bullying is when a person spreads rumors and talks behind others’ backs. Online bullying includes harassment via texting, email, IM, social network and phone calls. Physical bullying is any bodily harassment, be it a punch or unwanted contact.

When a person is persistently tormented, one consequence is that their anger builds up, which can lead them to release their anger by turning to bullying. This is a key problem because it creates a cycle of bullying. If a cycle forms and is allowed to continue, there is no end until a calamity occurs or someone intervenes. We can stop the cycle before it even starts.

It is important to keep in mind that bullies usually have self-esteem issues, which they satiate by wielding power over someone perceived as weaker. Often people act as bullies without even being aware of it.

A prime example is at home, where siblings pick on each other without thinking twice about it. These types of scenarios where bullying is chalked up to kids “just being kids” not only allows the behavior to continue, but is often the start of bullying cycles.

Being put down daily would give anyone the feeling of being unwanted and neglected. People can start to feel alone and unsure of their self-worth. One eventuality of all these negative feelings piling up is depression.

Studies by the Yale School of Medicine across 13 countries showed there is some correlation between bullying and suicide. Another Yale study showed that bully victims are two to nine times more likely to commit suicide. Couple this with the findings of

LIFESTYLES the Mental Health Liaison Group—that suicide is the fourth major cause of death of children aged 1014, and the second leading cause of death in people aged 15-24 – and the affects of bullying become very real and very scary.

“No child should be afraid of going to school because someone chose them as a target for their anger and insecurities.”

Even from a less severe standpoint we must consider that the victims of bullies live their lives in fear.

According to the U.S Department of Education, an estimated 160,000 children stay home from school each day because they are afraid of being bullied.

No child should be afraid of going to school because someone chose them as a target for their anger and insecurities. From my own experience, most teachers do little to prevent such behavior. They simply tell a kid once to knock it off and then let it go, while other children are either laughing or are too afraid to stand up to the behavior.

We all need to speak up when we witness bullying taking place. Making such behavior socially unacceptable is the only way we can eliminate it.

If the youth of today’s lives and education are not important enough to warrant us all taking more active role in the fight against bullying, what is? We are losing lives to this problem and there is a simple solution – intervene!

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Interfaith Corner On Monday, Nov. 12, baha’is around the globe will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. As one of nine holidays through the year, work is suspended and Baha’is invite their friends and the public to join them in offering prayers and celebrating with special programs, artistic performances and refreshments. diwali, also on Nov. 12, is India’s most important holiday of the year, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) and is known as Diwali, Dipawali, Devali or Deepavali, depending on the region and/or faith. These clay lamps shine through the night outside homes to welcome the goddess Lakshmi and symbolize the triumph of good over evil.

Doors and windows are left open to invite Lakshmi in.

Today, this practice extends to businesses all over the Indian subcontinent, which mark the day after Diwali as the first day of the new financial year.

Thursday, Nov. 15, is al-hijra, the Islamic New Year (1434), and the first day of the month of Muharram. It marks the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina and set up the first Islamic state. Inspired by God and totally obedient to God, this was a community in which spiritual and earthly life was completely integrated. Muslims generally regard the day as a time for reflection on the Hijira and on the year to come.

Nov. 15 is also shichi-go-san, a day of prayer for the healthy growth of young children. Literally translated as (lucky numbers) seven, five and three, boys aged three and five and girls aged three and seven usually visit a Shinto shrine with their parents. Originally a Shinto holiday, the custom is for girls to wear kimonos and boys to wear haori jackets and hakama trousers, but many also are attired in Western-style dresses and suits.

Saturday, Nov. 17 (Nov. 18 in some parts of the Anglican Communion), is the feast day of st. hilda (catholic). Hilda was a skilled administrator and teacher who wielded great religious and political influence in a volatile era. The monasteries she led in the north of England were known for their literacy and learning, and produced great future leaders.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns about faith, please email them to RICInterfaithCenter@ ric.edu. There may be a small delay between receiving questions and answers. Please include a full name and email address (preferably 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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Shaolin Warriors

Sylvia by A.R. Gurney

Upcoming Campus Arts Calendar

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DIRECTED BY JAMIE TAYLOR nov. 14-17, 7:30 p.m. nov. 17–18, 2 p.m.

Forman Theatre, Nazarian Center $15

Roberts Hall $35, $5 RIC

The Muir String Quartet performed at RIC’s Sapinsley Hall on Nov. 5.

Muir-fection at Sapinsley Hall james lucey a&e editor It is possible to compress an entire orchestra into four instruments. The sounds of Muir String Quartet filled Sapinsley Hall with a deep fullness; vibrant music, brilliant in tone.

RIC’s Performing Arts Series rolls on, and the Muir String Quartet was perhaps the most well-attended performance yet. Sapinsley was almost seated to capacity last Monday night. The Quartet performed an all-Beethoven program, usually emphasizing high orchestration and musical complexity. I mean, it’s Beethoven after all.

The variety of parts in Beethoven’s Quartets add

character to each instrument. More than once, violinist Peter Zazofsky would do this call-and-answer thing with Michael Reynolds on cello. Zazofsky would make a funny face at Reynolds and play a measure, which Reynolds would then repeat, or answer on cello.

The composition of this group is spectacular; each musician a master, respectively. In addition to Zazofsky, Lucia Lin held it down on violin and Steven Ansell demonstrated his prowess on viola. Cello is my favorite sounding instrument. It reminds me of a whale singing or maybe an oil tanker crying.

Naturally, I was thrilled to hear the skill with which Reynolds performed.

If there was any kind of drama at the Muir String Quartet’s performance, it had to be when Zazofsky broke the string on his bow. As he played, the severed string hung frayed and curled up at either end.

Can he still play? Is it going to break even worse?

If it’s a bow, can he shoot arrows with it? At the end of the movement, Zazofsky managed to get the bow in working order. People just love it when stuff goes wrong, especially when it happens to people in suits. This guy could have been shot and people probably would have sat in silence waiting for him to finish the show.

The final piece, Quartet in A minor, Op. 132, was composed by Beethoven after a near deathly illness.

It was emotional and affective, whereas the prior pieces were more operatic and cognitive. What had previously been a fast and furious performance moved to a slow, low and beautiful pace. A crescendo of the violin provoked a goosebumped swell of endorphins. Departing from the ultra-composed music of high society in the previous pieces, Beethoven offers really listenable music in the Quartet in A minor. Heartbreaking and life-ruiningly sad, but easy to digest.

I have been spoiled by the MTV era of streamlined three-minute pop songs. Frankly, some of this was hard to sit through for me, and as attentive of a listener as I attempted to be, I often found myself drifting some place else. Music for the masses, it is not. But brain food music and a triumph of culture, it definitely is.

The Muir String Quartet is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the classic music scene. I’ve heard the argument that every classic group is really just a cover band. This is true. Most don’t play their own songs. But what they do play is so technically demanding, so musically difficult that only the highest echelon of musicians can perform it.

They’re not playing four chord songs at Fat Belly’s on a weeknight. Points for originality invalid, but talent and performance are off the charts.

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Brentano Quartet turns Sapinsley Hall into Carnegie Hall robin soares a&e staff writer Last Thursday at RIC’s Sapinsley Hall, the second installment of this semester’s Rhode Island Chamber Music Series featured the international, critically-acclaimed Brentano Quartet. Scores of classical music lovers from all over the state made their way into the hall dressed in their Sunday best. One older couple pulled up in a limousine, which remained a fixture in front of the entrance for the duration of the show. The lobby was filled with folks chattering about literature, the election and the music about to unfold. I made my way to my seat, high above the stage with the best acoustics in the hall in the front row of the loge section. I felt like royalty. When the music began, I closed my eyes and absorbed the atmosphere. I might as well have been at Carnegie Hall.

I was excited to see a more varied audience with students and newcomers alike. At times, I scanned the crowd and noticed a lot of open mouths, smiles and wide eyes, and rightfully so. The Brentano Quartet dazzled with a slightly different approach

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT to a traditional format. The first segment, Haydn’s “String Quartet” in Eb-Major, Op. 33, No. 2, was filled with romance and joyful, waltz-like moments, but would never allow for dancing. I caught myself chuckling to myself at many of the pieces’ playful twists and turns, and dynamics that commanded one to listen with their whole heart. I pictured myself among high society in Vienna, perhaps at the chancellor’s ball.

The players overwhelmed me with such precision in every stroke, and passion that you could reach out into the air and touch. They played with such force – so recklessly, hastily, lovingly and aggressively – that it wasn’t until the end of the first segment that I was able to take a breath.

I was captivated the most by their Bela Bartok segment, which had me on the edge of my seat during the entire performance. The core of each selection had such tense, dark and haunting tones. I could almost picture the players surrounded by spirits from a bygone era whirling about them. The cellist, Nina Lee, at times finger picked some of the notes adding a sassy deviation from the sinister-sounding and slightly unsettling notes as the other players made their way eerily up and down the scales. This music was surely the inspiration for the music in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” or “Psycho,” with wildly wonderful, chaotic and frightening melodies. At one point I had to look over my shoulder to make sure Norman Bates was not lurking behind me.

By the time the segment ended, Mark Steinberg, first violin, undoubtedly had to reapply some rosin to his bow, which, after such remarkably vigorous playing, revealed some shredded hairs. It actually looked pretty cool – like there was an element of rock and roll in the show. It made me think of Pete

RIC Orchestra keeps one in the Chamber james lucey a&e editor It was kind of like the movie Groundhog Day. When the Chamber Ensemble string quartet began playing the exact same song as the Muir String Quartet had Monday night, I cringingly realized how much time I spent listening to classical music this week.

Under the direction of John Sumerlin, the RIC Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles filled the stage at Sapinsley Hall Sunday night. Seriously, they filled it. There were close to thirty musicians in concert.

With selections from Bach and Vivaldi, the RIC Chamber Orchestra offered a thoughtful blend of styles and sounds. Though it took some time to gain momentum, the regal chamber music vibe from the Vivaldi concerto left me feeling like Louis XVI. Maybe less dead. Also, less French. What started as a weak, squeaky attempt concluded with a strong, full tone.

The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughn Williams was the most musically stimulating piece. It began with violin soloist Cami Syliva playing an Eastern sounding soliloquy of the strings. The orchestra drone slowly built to a captivating, ethereal Lord of the Rings sound. I had never quite heard the two styles so uniquely juxtaposed. It was an exploration in music from Shanghai to the Shire.

Though the Chamber Orchestra began its performance Sunday night with entirely string instruments, eventually brass instruments were incorporated. With this addition, Orchestra boasted a powerful sound. A concerto by Bach found Stephanie Garcia and Stephanie Sousa at the helm on solo flutes, with Stan Renard on solo violin. This was my favorite batch of soloists. The flutists swayed and danced relentlessly while Renard shredded the violin with his agile hands.

The Chamber Ensembles delved into Mozart and Beethoven. The Mozart string quartet was simply marked as “Dissonant” on the program for the show.

It began with one of the ugliest, most anti-melodic movements I have heard in music. It was beautiful.

So out of place and so, well, dissonant. You get the impression that these quartets are reserved for the

15 Townshend who always had broken guitar parts and busted strings hanging off of his guitar by the end of each performance with The Who. One particular piece of note in the segment was Bartok’s “Allegretto Pizzicato.” Pizzicato means “plucking the strings,” which was how the entire piece was played by all of the instruments. I had never seen or heard this style before in classical music, and was in awe of how the players could completely change the sounds of their instruments.

A strange and roguish piece, it took several winding turns from restless to gentle and back again. It often sounded like a piece that might be used in a ballet, with the occasional nuance resembling The Nutcracker.

The Brentano Quartet is named for Antonie Brentano, rumored to be Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved.” They have played all over the world in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall and The Library of Congress to name a small few, and have received dozens of prestigious awards and recognitions.

Their most recent achievement was playing the music for the recently-released film, “A Late Quartet,” starring Christopher Walken and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

With such achievements and incredible talent, I felt honored to be able to experience the Brentano Quartet right in my backyard. Hats off to the Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts for locating and choosing such remarkable talent to be showcased right here in our little state, and for choosing Rhode Island College’s Sapinsley Hall as a venue for the 2012-13 season. The series will resume on March 28 with the Walden Chamber Players. more technically skilled musicians. This was music for music nerds; and the stuff of a memorable performance.

The evening rounded out with a second string quartet ensemble performing String Quartet in B Flat Major by Beethoven. When they began playing the exact same song as the Muir String Quartet, I cringingly realized how much time I spent listening to classical music this week. It was kind of like the movie Groundhog Day. It was an appreciated effort, the cello bellowed and the violins wept. These musicians were very much on point.

My only reservation about the abundance of classical music performances on campus last week was that they were all so impersonal and awkward. The music is bloody phenomenal, no doubt. But the performers coming to Sapinsley Hall could stand to take a page from the Soyeon Kate Lee playbook and actually talk to the audience. You know, more like a human being and less like a jukebox. I did not hear a word spoken on stage Sunday night. It was creepy.

There are always great events on campus, and RIC’s homegrown can contend with the best of them. Having been bombarded with classic music performances last week, the Anchor can attest.

Personally, I appreciated being in Sapinsley Hall three nights last week. It was kind of like the movie Groundhog Day.

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Global Lens: movie night with cultural insight

“Skyfall:” Daniel Craig solidifies iconic role

matthew leo a&e staff writer

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Nov. 5 was the latest night of the Global Lens series. Just what is Global Lens you ask? Well, Global Lens is a program brought to RIC that screens a number of films from all over the world. It seeks to expose American audiences to voices that might speak in different languages, but still speak of the common condition of being human.

“They all have threads of things that are very human through them,” said Antoinette Gomes, director of the Unity Center and co-chair of the Dialogue on Diversity committee.

Global Lens, which started back at the beginning of the semester, will continue into December. Also, films are being shown on different days at Providence Public Library, so if you cannot make a showing, then you have another chance.

In September, they kicked off the series with a double feature consisting of “The Finger” and “The Prize.” “The Finger” tells the story of a newly official town in Argentina. Based on true events, it has underhanded politicians, a martyr and morbid icons, and seeks to show the power of symbols and of the right.

“The Prize” tells the story of a mother and daughter who flee their home due to a military dictatorship. Cecilia, the daughter, joins a local school and is entered by her teacher into an essay contest sponsored by the same government that her mother fled from their home to escape from.

Following these two powerful pieces were four movies shown in October: “Fat, Bald, Short Man,” “Craft,” “Mourning” and “Qarantina.”

“Fat, Bald, Short Man” takes on the problem of workplace bullying, and grapples with the attempt of one such victim to pull himself up and liberate himself from the life he feels so unfulfilled with.

“Craft” tells the story of aspiring actress Biance, who, while impersonating movie icons, finally has an opportunity for the break she has been dreaming of. And yet she is challenged by something that plagues many people: can she really escape her past and rise anew?

“Mourning” plays with the idea of hiding something “for someone’s own good.” When see page

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Fifty years ago, Ian Fleming’s James Bond starred in his first big screen movie “Dr. No.” Since the 2006 series reboot—“Casino Royale” and its sequel, “Quantum of Solace,”—Bond-fans have been subject to a new evolution of the character in his early days of espionage. Now we see 007 step out of the shadows of the previous two films and assume the role we recognize from the other James Bond films.

Daniel Craig has this character down. At this point he is as much James Bond as Sean Connery ever was. Thankfully, Craig’s performance is slightly more gritty while still being charming and witty.

Landing in a train as the back of it is torn clean off, and making a quick check to his cufflinks, Craig is purely Bond. Through recognizable glances and speech patterns, the character has embodied Craig.

The same can easily be said by Dame Judi Dench as M. After so many years, it’s hard not to become the character, and Dench has always pulled M off so well.

This is the first time in all the films in Bond’s 50 year run that we get a really deep look at his orphaned past. Sam Mendes does not stop there, however. He directs a movie that shows us the true James Bond, reveals far more insight into the character M, and sets up the rest of the series beautifully.

“Skyfall” is a symphony of events that build into what we know and love about the Bond Films.

While the action is good and the stunts are impressive, the movie at most parts feels like homage and tribute to the 50 year history of 007. The Goldfinger Bond-car, Aston Martin, makes a return. Complete with the classic gun-in-headlight trick. Q is finally introduced in the reboot, excellently played by Ben Whishaw. The flipped reversal roles of Bond being the older agent who has seen more field work while Q is the young, quirky and polite tech-geek is a welcome change. But there is more to Q than just his ability to whip out a laptop and hack into various networks around the world. That is where Silva comes in.

Raoul Silva is played by Javier Bardem, and he is a unique, twisted, insane villain like we have never seen in the Bond series before. With surface-levelonly references to Sean Bean’s 006 as well as a po-

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“Skyfall” Rated: PG-13 Directed by: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Albert Finney, & Ben Whishaw Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Columbia Pictures lite nod to the villain Jaws, the franchise has a new character to truly haunt Bond’s dreams. His attempt to destroy MI6 from the inside-out, return to the shadows that created him and use those very shadows and their very technology to destroy them is rather brilliant.

The pitfalls are a bit obvious. If you are a fan of the entire Bond series you might wear your fan-goggles tight through this one. Nostalgia is wonderful, but there are some definite eye-rollers. Especially when you can smell the set-up coming a mile away.

Thankfully, the story is still entertaining and exciting enough that, though you may roll your eyes, you are always rolling them right back to the screen.

Something new keeps happening and tensions never really let up.

Another downer is the setting. While the last two films have had their climax scenes in exotic locales with intense shoot-offs and fist fights, this movie resolves itself (and most of the story even takes place) in the U.K. From London (MI6 headquarters) to Scotland, the locations are unique in their own rights, but it was hard not to miss Morocco, Columbia and other exotic locales. Though the whole point of the film is that this is the first time we have ever seen 007 on the defense. For once, he is not the attacker, but rather he is the one being attacked.

The settings back this point up, so it makes sense in a disappointing way.

What can be argued about “Skyfall” is that this is where Craig does not just become James Bond, this is where he surpasses Sean Connery. It cannot be understated enough that this is where the series really chooses a track and commits itself to sticking to it. A suave, bold and sophisticated direction that will settle once and for all who and what James Bond, 007, truly is. Badass.

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“Wreck it Ralph,” a dose of nostalgia with some modern twists heather nichols anchor editor If you were a child of the 90s like me, you probably spent a good amount of time playing in arcades. And if you are like me, every now and then you put down the Wii-mote, sign off of Xbox live, dust off the old Super Nintendo and enjoy the golden days of 8-bit graphics. If you find yourself still infatuated with children’s movies such as “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” or if the ending of “Toy Story 3,” made you cry; then I think you are going to love “Wreck it Ralph.”

Wreck it Ralph, voiced by John C. Reilly, is the villain in a Donkey Kong-esque videogame where he is constantly defeated by the game’s hero, Fix-It Felix, voiced by Jack McBrayer. At the end of the day, when the arcade is closed, the characters are free to do as they please; this includes visiting other games. Ralph is ostracized by the fellow characters in his game and is left outside to sleep in the garbage dump while the rest of them enjoy parties in their penthouse. Seeking acceptance, Ralph is told that if he can win a medal, he will given a place in the penthouse among the rest of them. The rest of the

Hearing “A Cry in the Dark” matthew leo a&e staff writer Back in 1988, a movie came out that was based on a true story from Austra-

plot involves Ralph jumping into other games in his quest of ultimately finding acceptance. The movie is not only hilarious, it is brilliant.

Ralph enters a first person shooter game called “Hero’s Duty,” based heavily off the “Gears of War,” franchise. There he meets Sergeant Calhoun, voiced

by Jane Lynch, who is probably the most progressive female video game character in existence. Described as having “the most tragic back-story ever,” she is a tough drill sergeant who isn’t overly *cough* “enhanced” as a lot of lead female characters are making her a plus for this film. The other character Ralph encounters on his journey is a little girl called Vanellope, voiced by Sarah Silverman; she is in a Japanese racing game by the name of “Sugar Rush.”

While the trailer indicated that this character might be an annoying antagonist, she ends up being rather heartwarming. Silverman sells the hell out of her character making her likeable and winning over the audience’s sympathy.

Now if the plot hasn’t entirely grabbed you yet, you might want to go check out the trailer. This film is full of pop culture references and has cameos from some of your favorite classic arcade characters. As well as a certain world-renowned dubstep DJ. The

visuals are also great, blending 3D graphics with 8-bit for a really cool look. There were parts where I found myself giddy with nostalgia and other scenes that ended up being quite moving.

Be sure to arrive at the theater early since Disney included a short, “Paperman,” that is, not to oversell it, breathtaking. A small child sitting near me at the theater was on the edge of her seat wondering what was going to happen next. She didn’t seem bothered or upset by the fact that it was silent and in black and white. Being a short the plot is fairly simple but it’s done in such a way that is beautiful. Do yourselves a favor go see a good love story because we all know “Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2” will not be able to offer you that.

lia. The story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. It is called “A Cry in the Dark,” and it is a very powerful story.

Lindy Chamberlain (the ever-wonderful Meryl Streep) and her husband Michael (Sam Neill) are out camping with their two sons and their newborn daughter. One night, she hears a cry coming from the tent, and when she runs over, she sees a dingo running away, blood inside the tent and no baby inside.

She raises the alarm and everyone seems to come together to mourn the loss of the infant to a wild animal. And then the public opinion turns. Pretty soon, Lindy and Michael find themselves being persecuted by an uncaring media, and Lindy is outraged to learn that she is being accused of murdering her baby daughter.

What follows is the story of one family’s attempt to fight false charges of the most serious variety, and a chronicle of one family’s life under the weight of a conviction in the court of public opinion.

Is Lindy found guilty of murder? Is there any hope for a fair trial when the media, and the public in general, is against you? You’ll have to find out.

“A Cry in the Dark” is a film that aged extremely well. To this very day, there are cases that the media seems to cling to and sensationalize. There’s nothing people love more than a good scandal, and many people are fine with forming opinions based on the tiniest and most insignificant of facts. But this movie challenges audiences to look at this case from an untypical perspective: the perspective of the person who finds themselves on the receiv-

“Wreck it Ralph” Rated: PG Directed by: Rich Moore Starring: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Adam Carolla Studio: Disney Pictures

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Half-demon, all romance christian decataldo a&e staff writer I am actually in a bit of an anime rut this week with all the election stuff and other obligations having taken up a rather large chunk of my free time, so you guys get stuck with another rather dated anime. This week, we will be looking at “Inuyasha,” an anime about demons, time travel and one of the most drawn out romances in all of anime.

Inuyasha is a half-demon from feudal Japan who was sealed to a tree during his pursuit of the “Sacred Jewel of Four Souls,” which possesses the power to turn him into a fully fledged demon. In modern times, a young girl named Kagome goes searching for her cat on the temple grounds her family takes care of and is dragged into an old well by a centipede

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ing end of the rumor and supposition. from page With a cast led by the ever-masterful Streep, this film is one that will get to you. One that will always be in the back of your mind, as was probably intended. Streep delivers a wonderful performance as the beleaguered Lindy, a difficult character that Streep manages to pull off. Even though Lindy tries her hardest to mask her innermost feelings, they leak out in Streep’s performance, creating a rich character.

Neill, and indeed the rest of the cast, are also good at their parts. And Neill has excellent onscreen chemistry with Streep. But in the end, this is Streep’s movie. She dominates every scene she is in, and the storyline as a whole. And it works.

So, overall, I heartily recommend this film. It’s a good film with a timeless message: look at all of the facts before you make up your mind about something. Because who knows what the consequences might be? It’s the old “judge not lest ye be judged” moral, only it doesn’t feel heavy-handed or forced.

It organically grows in viewers from the film, which is itself quite captivating.

In the category of courtroom dramas, I’ll give “A Cry in the Dark” between 4.5 and 5 stars, that last half a star simply because now, over two decades since it was made, it still comments on our present society. Until next time, enjoy the show!

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demon. Kagome comes out of the well in feudal times where she releases Inuyasha from his imprisonment. Inuyasha kills the centipede demon and discovers that Kagome is the reincarnation of the priestess who sealed him away and that she has the Sacred Jewel. He tries to take the jewel from her but the current priestess of the temple manages to get an enchanted necklace around his neck that allows Kagome to make him sit (and by “sit” I mean that whenever she says “sit boy!” the necklace pulls Inuyasha into the ground with bone-crushing force). Inuyasha continues to try and steal the jewel and it ends up being shattered into many tiny shards, which become scattered across the country. Kagome and Inuyasha embark to collect all the shards and reassemble the jewel (yeah, it’s a “collect stuff” anime).

“Well, the plot seems pretty straight forward, so what’s this you were saying about a drawn out romance?” Well, the plot admittedly does shift as time moves on. But you can deal with that if you decide to watch it, the romance thing, well, how should I describe it? “Try using words.” Okay, it is pretty obvious right from the first few episodes that Invate as they might think.

“Qarantina” is a film about a family pushed to its limits. Abuse, the decision to become mute, economic hardship; it all impacts the central characters. And then their boarder turns out to be a hitman.

Told as a dark drama, the film follows the struggles of the family to find freedom, any way they can.

November kicked off last Monday with a screening of the film “Amnesty.” This film tells the story of a man and a woman who each visit their spouses in the same prison. They begin to find solace and companionship in each other, but then their new-found comfort may be shattered by a prisoner’s amnesty that could see their spouses released.

As for the future films at RIC, there will be a showing of the film “Grey Matter” on Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Fortes Room in Adams Library. There will also be a double feature consisting of “Pegasus” and “Toll Booth” on Dec. 6 in the Student Union Ballroom, beginning at 4 p.m. All of these films look interesting, and they should be a great opportunity to experience films different from the ones that come out of Hollywood.

As a note of warning to people who don’t like this sort of thing, each film is shown in its native language with English subtitles. That can be a turn-off for some people, but that must be weighed against the opportunity to experience these captivating movies that are unlike many that dominate the mainstream.

It really is a wonderful opportunity. As Antoinette Gomes said, “I’m just so pleased to be able to bring this series to campus and to the wider community. I think it’s a phenomenal way to spread cross-culture awareness.”

To experience another culture, all someone has to do is sit and watch some interesting movies. That sounds like a win-win situation to me.

uyasha and Kagome are going to end up together as lovers. Though the series makes all to obvious advances towards the two being together, it never officially couples them until literally the final episode (episode 193). Now some have argued that this was done to add some level of sexual tension and drama to the series where one doesn’t know who’ll end up with whom, but there is never any real threat to the relationship Inuyasha and Kagome build. The closest thing that either character comes to another love interest is Inuyasha’s dead ex-girlfriend who is, as I stated before, dead. There are a couple of characters who “fall for” Kagome but none of them are ever seen as legitimate threats. Basically the creators dangled the relationship carrot in front of the viewers for 193 episodes despite the fact that we all knew it was the only carrot around. Just give me the bloody carrot already!

Local Events The Sword, Gypsyhawk, Eagle Crew Thursday, Nov. 15 Doors 7:30 p.m. I Show 8:30 p.m. $15 Advance I $18 Day of The Met The lords of stoner metal ride into Providence.

Free Speech Thursday: Providence Poetry Slam Thursday, Nov. 15 8 p.m. $4 AS220 Concert Hall Slam poetry is cool. Talented people talk funny.

Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, The Menzigers Tuesday, Nov. 20 Doors 6:30 p.m. I Show 7:30 p.m. $25 Advance I $30 Day of Lupo’s Despite the lineup changes, Taking Back Sunday remains a mainstay in the alt. rock scene.

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NFL draft prospects you should know about jared ware anchor sPorts writer It is never too early to start prepping yourself for the NFL Draft! More than half of the college football season has elapsed and some prospects have stood out more than others thus far. Here are some players that you more than likely have not heard of that could end up being solid NFL players in the near future.

QB: Mike Glennon, North Carolina State, Senior Who He Reminds Me Of: Matt Ryan

Glennon has all the measurables: he’s 6’6” and 232 lbs. with a rocket arm. In Tom O’Brien and Dana Bible’s system, which produced NFL star Matt Ryan, Glennon has quietly thrown for 5,600 yards and 51 touchdowns in about a season and a half.

RB: Giovani Bernard, North Carolina, RS Sophomore Who He Reminds Me Of: Matt Forte

OL: Chance Warmack, Alabama, Senior Who He Reminds Me Of: Logan Mankins

Excellent in run blocking and effective in pass protection, Warmack can consistently take disruptive interior defensive linemen completely of the game, much like Logan Mankins does for the Patriots.

against Virginia Tech. Bernard can tote the rock, catch it out of the backfield and can take punts to the house. His versatility reminds me of Bear tailback Matt Forte. Bernard has accounted for 27 touchdowns in two seasons at Chapel Hill.

WR: Terrence Williams, Baylor, Senior Who He Reminds Me Of: Andre Johnson

Williams possesses a huge frame at 6’3,” 205 lbs., in combination with solid hands and great leaping ability. His frame is reminiscent of another Texas based wide receiver, Andre Johnson. Williams is not afraid of making a big play either; his longest grabs in 2011 and 2012 were 77 and 80 yards respectively.

TE: Jordan Reed, Florida, Junior Who He Reminds Me Of: Aaron Hernandez

In an NFL where versatile tight ends are hot commodities, Florida’s Jordan Reed will garner a lot of interest from pro teams. He has the same quickness, agility and smooth moves that New England’s Aaron Hernandez does. Reed has 33 grabs for 371 and three scores this year.

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DL: Corey Lemonier, Auburn, Junior Who He Reminds Me Of: Jared Allen

Lemonier, much like Jared Allen, has a motor that doesn’t ever quit. He is relentless coming off the edge and he needs to be to make up for his undersized frame (6-4, 240). Lemonier has 16.5 sacks in his career at Auburn.

LB: Khaseem Greene, Rutgers, Senior Who He Reminds Me Of: Clay Matthews

Greene only switched to outside linebacker last year, playing as a free saftey as a sophomore for the Scarlet Knights. He is a disruptive force, which is why I liken him to Clay Matthews. Greene has 74 tackles, three and a half sacks, two interceptions and five forced fumbles this season.

DB: Jordan Poyer, Oregon State, Senior Who He Reminds Me Of: Patrick Peterson

Poyer is a dynamic playmaker for the Beavers. He, like Patrick Peterson, is known for big frame (6-0, 190), his pick six potential and the ability to take punts all the way back to the house. Poyer has five interceptions this season, has taken one for a score and is averaging 20.2 yards per int. return.

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Cross country teams stride to the finish lines of their seasons maGGie masse anchor sports writer The Rhode Island College men’s and women’s cross country teams finished out their seasons at the 2012 New England Div. III Cross Country Championships hosted by Westfield State on Nov. 10. The Anchormen placed 24th out of 51 teams in the Championships, while the Anchorwomen finished 40th out of 51 teams.

The Anchormen totaled a score of 721 for the day; Middlebury won the championship with a score of 91. Senior Conor McCloskey led the men’s team for

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RIC, placing 64th (26:20.35) in a race of 351 runners.

Classmate Shawn Stadnick placed right outside the top 100, finishing 102nd overall (27:04.63).

The Anchorwomen finished the day with a score of 1,116; MIT won the championship with a score of 58. Freshman Jaimee Dorsey paced the RIC women’s team with a 60th place finish out of 367 runners (22:59.02). Classmate Rebecca Tellier was the only other Anchorwoman who finished in the top 200, placing 133rd (24:21.41).

The RIC cross country teams finished their seasons out strong, as both Dorsey and McCloskey earned All-ECAC honors in the 2012 ECAC Div. III Championships last weekend.

RIC places fourth at Roger Williams Invitational sam allen anchor sports editor The Rhode Island College wrestling team competed in the Roger Williams Invitational and, for the second season in a row, they walked away with a fourth place finish. RIC finished with a score of 124.5, while Messiah, who won the event, tallied 223.0 points.

The Anchormen were lead by junior Silas Murray at 133 lbs., who swept his weight class going 4-0 to open up his season. Murray defeated Christopher Siracusa 6-1 to win in the finals. Jonathon Murray, 125 lbs., made it to the finals in his weight class but lost to MIT’s Sam Shames 2-1 to pick up second place.

Brian Nicoll, 285 lbs., picked up the most wins for the Anchormen after going 5-1 in his weight class. He started the day at 1-1 before he earned four consecutive wins. He had a 3- decision over Evan Canady, of first place finishing Messiah. Senior Mike Sugermeyer finished third in his weight class (125 lbs.) after going 4-1 on the day. After also falling to Shames, Sugermeyer rebounded and defeated Roger Williams’ Anthony D’Anton 8-6.

Shawn Giblin and Ricondo Cole also finished in the top six of their respective weight classes to help the Anchormen pick up forth place. The Anchormen will travel to Springfield this Saturday to compete in the 2012 Doug Parker Invitational.

Brian Nicoll picked up the most wins for the Anchormen.

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Anchorwomen break seven program records eddie pannone anchor sports writer It was a historic day for the Rhode Island College Women’s swimming team on Nov. 10 when the team participated in the Louise Goodrum Invitational, hosted

by UMass Dartmouth. No team results would be recorded for this event, but the day saw seven program records fall.

Leading the charge for the Anchorwomen was

Lucky number three sam allen anchor sports editor In two seasons, Rhode Island College hockey’s starting goal tender Vinny Tudino has three career shut outs. His third shut out came last Friday night at home, one week after his second shut, out in a 6-0 win over Norwich University.

“It feels great to have two shut outs,” said Tudino after the game, “especially since last year, every home game I played I got hurt, so Coach Chris never let me play a home game again.”

This year, Tudino has stepped into the starting goal tender position and is now 8-0-2 on the season.

The game got off to a slow start with neither team being able to find the back of the net. Larry Anthony got the only goal in the first period with a pass from senior Mike Martinelli. During the second period, the game started to heat up, and on a Cadet’s breakaway, freshman Marco Scotti tripped the Cadet in front of the net, resulting in a penalty shot. It was all up to Tudino who made the save with his strong glove hand and kept the game at 1-0.

“I made the glove save, woke the team up a little bit and then we went on a scoring streak,” said Tudino. The team came alive after that. Scotti reached between the pipes with a pass from line mate Brad

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From left to right: meet the RIC 2012-13 Captains Sophie Kanno, Ramie Cormay and Amanda DiPaola. freshman Marykate McCutcheon. The Smithfield native continued her strong season by placing first in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:33.30.

She also placed second in the 100-yard butterfly (1:06.10), fourth in the 100-yard freestyle (59.03) and seventh in both the 200-yard medley (2:07.15) and 200-yard freestyle (1:53.25) relays. All five of the times posted were new program records. McCutcheon was recently named Little East Conference Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Week after her strong early season performances.

Sophie Kanno boasted a good day as well. The junior placed third in the 50-yard butterfly (29.75), seventh in the 50-yard breaststroke (35.54), seventh in both the 200-yard medley (2:07.15) and 200-yard

freestyle (1:53.25) relays. These marks were all new RIC records. Kanno also added in a 10th place finish in the 100-yard backstroke (1:10.79) for good measure.

Abbie Leazes assisted in establishing both relay records, and placed seventh in the 200-yard freestyle (2:11.52), sixth in the 500-yard freestyle (5:43.50) and fifth in the 200-yard IM (2:30.31).

Emily Thompson was a member of both relay squads, and the freshman placed fourth in the 100yard butterfly (1:09.71).

The team will next hit the pool come Dec. 1, when they will participate in the 2012 Little East Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. This event will be hosted by UMass Dartmouth.

Conway and then Brian Luther finished the second period with two straight goals to bring the score to 4-0 after 40 minutes.

During the final period, the Anchormen scored twice, with shots from Spencer Rose and leader in points Cody Warnock. The Anchormen picked up their seventh win the season and had yet to lose a game at home.

The following night, New York University came to town and took the home winning streak away from RIC. The Anchormen let four goals in over three periods before Scotti reached the back of the net for the only RIC goal of the game. Goal tender Matt Collins picked up his second loss of the season in the 4-1 loss. The Anchormen had one more game left for the weekend, and they refused to go down again.

The Anchormen traveled to take on Bridgewater State College on Sunday afternoon. The score was 0-0 until the third period, when Tudino allowed his only goal of the weekend. Alex Nadiger hit a Bear from behind, resulting in a game disqualification, and the player losing four teeth. The Bears scored on their power play. The goal was only the second man down goal allowed by the Anchormen all season. Mark Natalizia produced the game tying goal for RIC with a pass from Rose.

The game was into overtime and this time, the Anchormen did not want to end the game in a tie.

For the first time all weekend, top goal scorer Alex Lyman got the puck between the pipes and scored the game winning goal with a pass from captain Seth Tobias.

Rhode Island College stands at a strong 8-2-2 heading into a tough two game weekend. On Fri-

day, Nov. 16, the Anchormen host UMASS Lowell, whom the team already lost to this season the road.

That Sunday, the team takes the short trip to Providence College to take on the Friars for the first time.

Giancarlo Pannone, 34, discusses strategy.

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A look at the 2012-13 women’s basketball team dan charest anchor sports writer Two words to describe the 2012-13 RIC women’s basketball team: new look. The Anchorwomen have lost four starters off last year’s historic campaign to the LEC title.

Gone are stalwarts such as Nicole Girard, Brittany Saccoccio, Steph Coro, Cynthia Gaudet (now a RIC assistant) and the great Rachel Riley. Head Coach Marcus Reilly is also gone, so the head coaching reins have now been tossed to Kara Williamson. Despite this act of eight newcomers, RIC has already received top 25 votes in the D3hoops.com preseason poll. Rebuilding? Try reloading. Let’s look at the breakdown of this year’s starters and key bench players.

PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP 11 Cheyenne Jennings, Fr. Guard, 5’4” Providence, R.I.

The sophomore transfer from Worcester State takes over for Assistant Coach Cynthia Gaudet as the team’s starting point guard. Jennings picked up starters minutes a year ago for the Lancers and led the squad in assists (2.78/game). She can score and rebound to go along with brilliantly distributing the rock.

13 Cara Paladino, Jr. Guard, 5’8” Arlington, Mass.

Another transfer, Paladino spent the last two years at Division II St. Anslem’s. The co-captain will immediately look to make an impact both scoring inside and outside and bringing down some boards.

20 Vandell Andrade, Fr. Forward, 5’9” Providence, R.I.

Vandell spent her high school days at East Providence’s Bay View Academy with Division I aspirations, but injuries landed her here in maroon and gold. Her 5’9” frame, along with her rebounding prowess, will be vital to making up for RIC’s lack of size on the starting five.

24 Michelle Lagrotteria, Fr. Guard, 5’8” Niantic, Conn.

Lagrotteria is the two-guard in this new-look starting lineup. She’ll be looked at this season to knock down some outside jays and play some topnotch defense.

31 Courtney Burns, Sr. Forward, 5’7” Rockland, Mass.

the second year captain is the team’s leading returning scorer (6.5 points/game) and rebounder (4.5). Burns brings a versatility and ferociousness to the team that is key to the Anchorwomen’s success.

You might even catch a couple vicious chest pounds from Burns this season after an old-school threepoint play. Count on Court to lead the girls in scoring and rebounding again in 2013, a year where she could also make a run at the Little East MVP Award.

PROJECTED BENCH 1 Danielle LeBlanc, Fr. Guard, 5’4” Providence, R.I.

A feisty and scrappy point guard, LeBlanc looks ready to attack the season’s slate. In RIC’s exhibition loss against the much larger and athletic Providence Lady Friars, LeBlanc matched PC’s athleticism and was willing and ready to attack the more formidable opponent.

14 Alexia Vega, Jr. Forward North Providence, R.I.

Vega was a critical role player for last year’s record-breaking squad. Dependable off the pine (2.3 points/game, 2.5 rebounds/game), look for Vega’s workload to improve in dramatic fashion in 2013.

22 Melanie Cline Sr. Forward Gloucester, Mass.

Spending the last three years going up against 2012 LEC Tournament MVP Rachel Riley in practice, Cline is finally prime for her breakout season.

Her height is a valuable asset to the Anchorwomen and she’s known to pop a few from behind the arc.

25 Stephanie Prusko Jr. Guard Lincoln, R.I.

Prusko was a defensive specialist on the 2012 Anchorwomen, subbing in and covering the opposition’s best ball-handler or best shooter. Coach Williamson has that luxury with Prusko again in 2013.

33 Ashley O’Dell Sr. Guard Lincoln, R.I.

I have to agree with my Anchor TV broadcast partner Jared “The Warehouse” Ware in saying that O’Dell was the LEC Sixth Women of the Year a year ago if such hardwood existed. Now she’s back.

O’Dell, a reliable scorer (5.7 points/game) and rebounder (2.9/game), will see her role increase this season. She’s also solid at dishing out the round-ball as she is also the team’s leading returnee in assists (2.5/game).

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Flip over Anchorwomen gymnastics maGGie masse anchor sports writer Gymnastics has always been a sport I admire. I’m not the most coordinated person so the best thing I can do is a cartwheel, but I have always watched gymnastics and said “wow.”

Gymnastics combines raw athleticism with the transcendence of pure style. And Rhode Island College’s gymnastics team is a perfect example of that.

The Anchorwomen finished last season with an overall record of 3-11, and a 3-7 mark against Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Div. III competition. The team ended their season at the ECAC Championships last March, where they placed sixth, posting a score of 175.425. It was the highest score for the team since the 2009 campaign.

Head coach Bob Nannig started the Anchorwomen gymnastics program on the road to recovery in 2011-12 and was named the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s Gymnastics Coach of the Year as two RIC gymnasts, Cory Bridges and Sarah Chrane, qualified for the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championships.

The Anchorwomen have a trio of captains that will lead RIC this season. Behind the talent of senior captain Melanie Goes, and junior captains Caitlin Elliot and Courtney Saucier, the team hopes to improve upon last season. Although the team lost senior captains Kate Bachelder, Sarah Chrane and Angela Gargano, they gained quite a few new addi-

Sophomore Corey Bridges represented the Anchorwomen at the 2012 NCGA Championship. tions.

“We have a ton of new faces that are going to bring a lot to the program, and all of our returners look really good as well,” said Captain Caitlin Elliot.

Freshmen Emma Harten, Kayla LaRoche, Cherise Lee, Jessica Piazza and Kaylee Remillard will join the Anchorwomen this season, looking to add a fresh twist to the program.

Among the players that will return is sophomore Cory Bridges, who, along with Chrane, represented the Anchorwomen at the 2012 NCGA Championship. Bridges registered a season-high score of 9.150 on bars to finish 15th in the competition.

The team is already working hard, inside and

Athlete of the Week Vinny Tudino RIC Hockey Vinny Tudino (7-0-2) now holds the Rhode Island College record for most career shut outs with three. He picked up his third shut out in a 6-0 win over conference rival Norwich University last Friday night. Over the weekend, Tudino played two games, had 66 saves on 67 shots and a 0.5 GAA in 124 minutes of play.

outside the gym, to accomplish everything they have planned for this season.

“We plan on scoring our highest score we had last year in our first meet this year and building upon that,” said Elliot.

The Anchorwomen, like always, have tough competition in front of them. They will be competing against Division I schools like Brown University.

It may seem as though the bar is a bit uneven, but the Anchorwomen will tackle their rivals with skill, grace and althleticism.

The Anchorwomen will be tumbling into their season with a Maroon and Gold meet against each other on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the Murray Center. This event will be a sneak peek into the 2012-13 season and the team would love the support of the student body.

And for all the Anchorwomen gymnasts reading this, if you ever need anyone to do a cartwheel, you know where to find me.

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