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breakdown Information exchange lapses between SCG and PFAC By Rita Nerney Anchor News Editor
Questions over funding for the Performing and Fine Arts Commission have recently arisen following the arrival of the Sculpture Tour on campus. PFAC is a campus governing body that provides studentrun performing and fine arts organizations funding at Rhode Island College. Student Community Government, Inc. started the commission in the 1980s, with the intention being that SCG would still need to recognize organizations before they could
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be under PFAC. In recent years, the relationship between SCG and PFAC has become distant, and certain by-laws of both groups are being stretched. “Even if an organization is
placed under PFAC, it still has to be approved by SCG,” said SCG President Travis Escobar. “We don’t monitor PFAC,” See PFAC Page 6
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At left, SCG Secretary Amanda Berno says that the Sculpture Tour, at right, has not been recognized by student government. Howerver, Prof. Thomas Cobb, center, claims that the PFACfunded organization has filed its paperwork with SCG.
Adams Library earns high marks By Kyle Grant Anchor News Writer
Hedi BenAicha came to Rhode Island College looking to improve Adams Library, and according to the 2010 Rhode Island College Student Census, he has succeeded. The James P. Adams Library has the highest rate of satisfaction of the campus services. “No self-respecting college can exist without an important and valuable library,” said BenAicha. BenAicha was named the director of Adams Library when he came to RIC almost three years ago. He arrived with a vision of what the library should be. “A library is more than a large warehouse of books,”
said BenAicha. “It is the social, cultural, academic center of the campus and is a full collaborative partner with all other departments. Think of it as one giant classroom, open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., providing students and faculty alike to countless trustworthy and highquality knowledge that is easily accessible.” Adams Library provides an unprecedented amount of accessibility, with a hardworking staff and an easy-to-use system of retrieving sources, to make the experience painless and rewarding. “The library is an academic bank,” said BenAicha, “and what good is a bank if you don’t have any access to what you’re
Women in politics By Kyle Grant Anchor News Writer
Despite women politicians becoming more popular throughout the nation, it seems the present wave of women in office has skipped Rhode Island. Women make up 52 percent of our state’s population, but only 13 representatives and six senators in the Rhode Island General Assembly are women. Over the last 220 years, only six women have held statewide office here. No woman has ever become governor in Rhode Island, nor has a woman repreAnchor Photo/Devin Noll
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Adams Library has seen a steady rise in usage in recent years.
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Communication breakdown Information exchange lapses between SCG and PFAC are explainbed in this in-depth Anchor report.
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Wrap It Up Sex + texting = sexting The sexy new trend could pose potential legal and social problems.
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“Due Date” falls short Strong stars can’t save film with stolen plot and stale, recycled gags.
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Adams Library earns high marks Library enjoys highest rate of satisfaction among campus services.
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Polish plates make for perfect taste An introduction to Polish cuisine, and a great restauraunt at which to try.
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Rob’s Game Shelf War is bad, right? “Soviet Strike” (1996).
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Women in politics Influential female Rhode Island politicians come to RIC for “Trail-Blazing Women in Politics” event.
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Ask Ari Your answers in 30 words or less: Friendship, video games, double standards and gay rights.
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RIC veterans commemorate fellow servicemembers RIC SVO honors vets at Greenville retirement community.
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SCG Executive Council profiles: President Travis Escobar talks to The Anchor about his background and his goals.
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Chairman Caprio to step down in January Decision to step down unrelated to son’s gubernatorial loss.
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Ninth annual Faculty Research Conference Conference gives professors forum to present their research.
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Sports Trasso amd Sutherland win at Roger Williams Invitational RIC wrestling team comes in fourth in season opener. Anchor Madness sweeps the Murray Center RIC packs the stands for a strong show of school and sports spirit.
Newport Harp: Hyunjung Choi Talented musician delights Sapinsley Hall with both classical and modern pieces.
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Anthony Quinn’s modernist vision meets mixed reactions Bannister Gallery holds exhibit of works by the late actor.
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Women’s basketball looks ready to win LEC Women’s basketball preview.
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Matt and Kim: What music should be Musical duo energizes The Met with their infectiously catchy performance.
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RIC’s 23-goal weekend carries them through Vermont road trip RIC Hockey Club defeats Lyndon State and Castleton State.
Music Spotlight The rockling lyrics and creepy lyrics of Coheed and Cambria Despite odd lyrics, the band puts on an intense live show.
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Lifestyles
Cross country season comes to an end at NCAA Regionals Men’s and women’s teams close out season marked by strong improvement.
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Be ready for Mr. Freeze’s tricks Tips to beat in mind when preparing for driving in winter weather.
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Soundtrack to a great night Motion City overcomes laryngitis for an energetic performance.
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Ashley Choiniere named First Team All-Little East Conference Key player honored in wake of turnaround soccer season.
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Dating for Dummies Time to hit the sack? Advice for approaching the topic (and act) of sex with a new person.
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Devin’s Comic Corner “Superman/Batman: Finest Worlds” Graphic novel enjoys interesting plot twists, though suffers from inconsistent artwork.
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Corey Carvalho named Little East Defensive Player of the Year Men’s soccer players honored at end of successful season.
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RIC’s Open House last week meant the annual return of the tour trolleys.
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News RIC veterans commemorate fellow servicemembers
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For some, Veterans Day is just another in a long string of end-of-the-year days off. For Ed Angell and the Rhode Island College Student Veterans Organization, it was a chance to recognize World War II and Korean War veterans at the Village at Waterman Lake retirement community in Greenville. Thursday’s festivities were held as part of Angell’s effort to bring RIC SVO beyond campus and out into the community. “It’s part of my illness,” joked Angell about all the planning involved in the event. “When I do something, I have to do it right.”
RIC SVO officers Robert Sanchas, Ben Frail, Beth Perra and co-founders John Powers and Tom Gingerella were also in attendance. When someone thanked Angell for participating in the event, he smiled warmly and said, “Don’t thank me, thank my wife,” and gestured to Janet LePage, head of SVO’s Events Committee, as she busily handed out American flags to the residents eagerly filing into the big front room of the Lodge building. “She’s the one who keeps it all going.” As patriotic songs played softly in the background, residents, employees and visitors were treated to a veritable museum of medals and
memorabilia belonging to over 50 vets who call the Village at Waterman Lake home. Diane Flynn, who started the event last year, said, “When I first became the activities director here, I already knew a lot of the residents because I used to work at the front desk. They all loved telling me about their time in the military.” Flynn added, “So I decided to do a Veterans Day celebration because of how many vets we have here. Ed Angell and the Rhode Island College SVO have come in to help me make it bigger and better this year.” The event itself, during which Angell, LePage and Flynn all spoke, was an opportunity to show respect for the men
and women of this community, now in their 70s, 80s and 90s, who sacrificed so much during World War II and the Korean War. RIC SVO officers distributed plaques, magnets and key chains as names of Greenville’s brave heroes were read. Music helped bring back memories during the celebration as the participants remembered those who gave their lives serving the United States. After a moving rendition of “Taps” by Boy Scout trumpeter Noah Coogan, the room was treated to dancing with members of the RIC Dance Team as the air filled with Michael Bublé’s faithful reinterpretation of the Sinatra standard, “Nice ‘n’ Easy.”
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“We were fighting for freedom,” said Joe Pantalena, who served during WWII for almost five years. He added, “Freedom of religion, freedom of speech – it doesn’t come cheap. It’s not free. You have to earn it.” Pantalena said he thoroughly enjoyed the event. “I told Diane [Flynn] that there are only two things I want to know about a new resident. Is he a veteran? And can he shoot pool?” RIC SVO’s presence at the Village at Waterman Lake on Veterans Day clearly pleased the appreciative vets, some of whom, Angell pointed out, had not been visited in years.
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SCG Executive Council profiles:
President Travis Escobar By Rita Nerney News Editor
Some freshmen walk around campus lost for the first few months. Student Community Government, Inc. President Travis Escobar was not one of those students. Escobar has been involved in Rhode Island College’s student government since the day he walked on campus in the fall of 2008, and was quickly elected both president of the Freshmen Class and a representative on Parliament. Escobar attended Times Squared Academy in Providence for high school, and he graduated in 2008. He enrolled in the Preparatory Enrollment Program (PEP) at RIC, and is majoring in political science. He plans to graduate in 2013. On choosing RIC as his college, Escobar said, “Financially, RIC was the best option. They offered me two years free. It’s also really close to where I live in Providence.” Escobar lives in New Hall on campus. This year is Escobar’s third year on Parliament. He is an at-large representative. “I was always interested in student government,” he said. It was PEP that gave him the guidance to get involved.
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“I wanted to be more active in college and do something different. I ran for Freshman Class president and freshmen representative. I got all 24 votes to win. We’ve improved since then,” he said of the voting turnout on campus. When Escobar was elected to parliament in 2008, he joined a variety of committees, including the Public Relations Committee, and, as a new representative, chaired the Donovan Dining Center
Ad-Hoc Committee. After the meetings, “I’d go to Thorp and I’d see everyone having a good time,” Escobar said. “Nicholas Bernardo and Robert Roy were always there. I’d talk about the meetings, and they’d say, ‘Why do you go there? You stay so late.’ When I told them what we did, they decided to join.” When Escobar was elected president of the Freshman Class, Bernardo was elected treasurer. Bernardo eventu-
ally became treasurer of SCG, though he had to resign recently this year due to health issues. Now, Roy is the newly elected SCG treasurer. “The loss of Nick was a huge loss,” Escobar said. “I was very sad to see him go.” On the Donovan committee, “I worked to change the meal plan to make it more sensible,” Escobar said. “Students have guaranteed meals now, and you can go to the Café anytime you want.” As a sophomore, Escobar served as vice president of SCG. In that position, he was the chair of the Elections Commission and Public Relations Committee. Next semester, Escobar plans to launch the Books for Community Involvement Program, which was finally passed by Parliament after extended discussion this semester. “My hope is that it reaches its full potential,” Escobar said of the program. Some other goals for this year include hiring a third office assistant in SCG and instituting a transportation fee. Eventually, Escobar hopes to see all the club sports moved under athletics. The re-allocation would save SCG about $120,000, he believes. “In previous years, with
long meetings Parliament would do nothing,” Escobar said. “This year, we have long meetings. But we get things done. We’ll help a student get a textbook, help a student get to campus.” Aside from SCG president, Escobar does not hold a job. “I don’t work,” he said, and he is happy with that. “I think students should live on campus, get the college experience, and have fun. College students should be broke.” The biggest challenge Escobar has faced this year is trying to get Parliament members to be active individually. “It’s a real struggle to get them to bring up new issues,” Escobar said. Part of the problem, he thinks, is due to the fact that many Parliament members are young and new this year. Escobar’s biggest focus is attending to students’ needs on campus. “A lot of people seem to differ when I say we’re meant to help out students,” said Escobar. “If we have the money – which we do – we should pay for programs because we’re a government. We’re supposed to take care of not only student organizations, but students, too.”
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Escobar admitted of SCG’s part in obtaining information about PFAC organizations. “We don’t ask for information from PFAC. We don’t monitor afterwards.” SCG Secretary Amanda Berno said that all new organizations must be recognized by SCG, including PFAC. Each year, clubs must report their officer information to SCG, regardless of whether or not the club is under PFAC. After three semesters of no information, SCG declares a club inactive in their files. The Art Club, for example, is currently listed as inactive by SCG, but is active according to PFAC. Because SCG’s Executive Council is constantly changing, it is difficult for SCG to keep track of whether clubs are active or not. “We do reach out before ‘inactive’ happens,” said Berno. “But a lot of times, those things are ignored.” Berno is also the SCG representative on PFAC. Maybe some organizations do not qualify as official, recognized groups, Berno said. “That’s where things have been lost through PFAC,” she said. “It could be a fault on both parties, since nobody is saying, ‘You can’t do this.’ Nobody is saying, ‘What about this?’” The Sculpture Tour is another organization recognized by PFAC for which SCG has no information. “The Sculpture Tour is not something we know as an organization,” Berno said. “They [PFAC] might have something set up through them. I’m not sure. The Sculpture Tour is a good benefit for the students, but it’s not something we’ve seen on our end.” PFAC Director Thomas Cobb said that the Sculpture Tour is a student organization. “It has a student president and treasurer and has submitted its constitution to Student Community Government,” he said. “The sculptures coming to campus in the coming years will be chosen by the studentrun organization in cooperation
with the faculty advisor.” Berno said that the Sculpture Tour is “technically not breaking anything yet. Their annual funding must be recognized by SCG.” Annual funding is only established, Berno said, after a third allocation is made to a student organization bt PFAC. According to the Handbook for Student Organizations Funded by the Performing and Fine Arts Commission at RIC, “An annual allocation is that which is granted to recognized organizations which receive funding for established ongoing programs to be presented throughout the following academic year.” The Sculpture Tour must go through two more allocations before they can receive an annual allocation from SCG. The Bannister Gallery is another organization that will need to be recognized by SCG very soon.
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That’s where things have been lost through PFAC. It could be a fault on both parties, since nobody is saying, ‘You can’t do this.’” – Amanda Berno SCG secretary
“They don’t have an annual allocation yet,” said Berno, “but this year was their third allocation. Next time, they must come through us.” According to Escobar, previous SCG presidents have made attempts to rekindle SCG’s relationship with PFAC. Christopher Buonanno, who was SCG president during the 2008-2009 term and who served as secretary the previous year, agreed. Even before his
presidency, “there have been efforts to improve the relationship between SCG and PFAC.” “SCG is supposed to recognize a club before PFAC funds it,” Buonanno said of SCG’s policies. Although PFAC funds student organizations, “some aren’t necessarily student groups,” Buonanno said. “Some groups are performing and fine arts-based but not run by students. But they still provide programs for students.” PFAC is funded by the $25 Fine Arts Fee students pay at registration, as well as by box office receipts and other funds generated by the organizations. The fee was instituted in 1982. Sales of Shoreline, RIC’s literary magazine, also help to fund student fine arts organizations. PFAC allows students to purchase highly discounted tickets for the Performing Arts Series for $5, compared to $35. The commission offers students free access to the Bannister Gallery and the Sculpture Tour, and also allows students to perform in theatre, dance and music productions. The commission is run by Cobb, who has served as director for five years. Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Penfield has a part in the selection process of PFAC members. “First, I find out what students carry over from PFAC from the year before,” he said. “Then I’ll ask Cobb if he has any ideas of students from department chairs, and we see if department chairs can recommend someone. I’ll talk with Travis [Escobar], too, to get someone from SCG.” This year, faculty members include Michael Ducharme, advisor to the Performing Arts Series, Edward Markward, advisor to the Symphony Orchestra and Angelica Vessela-Cardente, advisor to the RIC Dance Company. There are five student members on the commission. Christina Cotter is the treasurer of RIC Chorus, and Michaelyn St.Pierre is the treasurer of the Performing Arts Series. Rebecca DeCurtis is the president of the Artist Co-Op, and Stephanie Mastrostefano is the PFAC administrative as-
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The Sculpture Tour, above, and Bannister Gallery are two PFAC-funded organizations that SCG has not recognized. sistant. Berno acts as the SCG representative. The by-laws created in 1982 have stayed almost exactly the same. Some minor syntax changes were the only ones made throughout the years. “Along with the standard funding,” this year, “we will be funding RIC Dance’s ‘Spring Celebration of the Arts’ and the theatre department’s production of ‘Pippin’ at the New England Kennedy Center Convention in Fitchburg, Mass.,” said Cobb of PFAC’s plans. Penfield helps appoint students to PFAC in consultation with the SCG president. “The intent is to always have some overlap with SCG because that’s where it [PFAC] is emanating from,” Penfield said. “We want them to be informed.” “There is a give and take between SCG and PFAC,” said Penfield. “It’s a perfectly natural tension. Any organization that’s going to get money from either body has to go through a trial period.” They can be funded “once they’ve met the criteria.”
Penfield emphasized that communication between the two groups is important. “PFAC has not had an SCG representative in a while,” Berno said. “So it might be beneficial for them and SCG to improve communication, with that liaison. They’re doing great things for our campus.” Although SCG minutes show that last academic year was the first year recently that no SCG representative served, Alex Tirrell served as the representative for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 years. Berno said that she was interested in learning about the relationship between PFAC and SCG, “so we can both function better together.” She added, “This is something I can help with, finding some communication we can set up so they’re not breaking any by-laws. It’s important for the future.” – With reporting by Anchor News Writer Nadine Mattson.
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Chairman Caprio to step down in January By Rita Nerney News Editor
Lincoln Chafee’s gubernatorial win on Nov. 2 was a win for higher education, as well. He beat six other candidates in the race. One of his opponents, state General Treasurer Frank Caprio, also has a connection to education: his father is Judge Frank Caprio, the chairman of the Board of Governors for Higher Education. The tension between Chafee and gubernatorial candidate Caprio was obvious enough since they were opponents, but it was heightened due to Caprio’s relation to the state judge. “Our workforce and economy is only as strong as our state’s post-secondary
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sented the state in Congress. Although the Ocean State lacks a large number of women in politics, the few women who have broken into the political spectrum have excelled. On Nov. 9, several influential Rhode Island women politicians gathered in Alger Hall for the American Democracy Project’s “Trail-Blazing Women in Politics.” Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts was in attendance, as well as Rhode Island Senate President Teresa Paiva-Weed, State Rep. Grace Diaz, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer and Susan Stenhouse, community relations director for Governor Donald Carcieri. The five women discussed several topics, such as why women are not as prevalent in politics as men, how to get women involved and why having women in politics is so important. NBC-10 anchor Gene Vali-
educational institutions. And nobody ever created a great school on the cheap. State aid to Rhode Island’s state schools must be increased,” Chafee told The Anchor. “For far too long tuitions have skyrocketed while state funding has not kept pace with our regional counterparts.” Chafee has big plans for higher education and education in general, but Judge Caprio does not seem to be part of that plan. “I’ve always believed that the new governor should have a new team in place. That’s normal,” Caprio told the Providence Journal. President Nancy Carriuolo expressed little opinion on the specific person who will take over Judge Caprio’s seat. “The chair of the Board of
Governors is appointed by the governor. I am looking forward to working cooperatively with the chair, whomever that person may be,” she said. Caprio has served on the board since 1995, and he has remained a member for three governors and almost four gubernatorial terms. Governor Donald Carcieri nominated him as chairman of the board in 2002; he took office in 2003. Caprio’s term as chairman will end on Jan. 31. He does not plan to stay on the board past that date, and told the Providence Journal, “I never intended to stay on beyond this term.” Caprio also said that he would not have stayed even if Chafee had not been the winner of this past election.
centi moderated the discussion. He asked one question at a time, and each woman got a chance to answer. “Rhode Island is a very progressive state, the bluest of blue states, but it seems that despite this progressivism Rhode Island lacks diversity in government, particularly with women politicians. Why aren’t there more women politicians?” Valicenti asked the group. Paiva-Weed accredited this issue to a lack of female politicians, not only in elected office but in appointed positions, as well. Fifteen percent of appointed positions are filled by women, a number that does not reflect the population. “Just look at Governor-elect Chafee’s transition team,” Paiva-Weed said. “Every member of the staff is a middleaged male. Does that reflect the state’s diversity?” A lack of women officials is also an issue here at Rhode Island College. RIC’s student body is comprised of 57 percent women, yet all four college vice presidents that serve under
President Nancy Carriuolo are men. In Student Community Government, Inc., two of the current six members of the Executive Council are women, but overall 18 of the last 21 officers have been men. Even in state higher education, just one of the 11-member Board of Governors for Higher Education is a women. Roberts said that women often feel unqualified for jobs which, in reality, they are qualified for, and that there is an image issue involved. Politics is dominated by men, and women looking into politics have not had many role models to look up to. Paiva-Weed said that the number of women getting elected and appointed is increasing, and it is starting in smaller bases such as city councils and school committees, moving into the General Assembly and statewide office. More and more women are getting involved in politics, and the issue is simply making sure the gradual improvements stay consistent.
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Chairman Frank Caprio at RIC on Nov. 8. “I feel like we have dropped the ball for the next generation,” said Farmer, “that we had a strong movement going but at the turn of the century we lost it. Hopefully, women can continue the gradual improvement and make sure it doesn’t fall again.” One of the major issues women face in politics is that women are often given multiple roles in society. Today, American women are not only wives and mothers, but also workers with careers. All the responsibilities put on women makes running for political office seem like a daunting task. But, it is a task that is far from impossible. Stenhouse was a single mother when she was elected, but it did not stop her from getting political office. “The important thing is that you don’t create obstacles. You create ways around them,” said Roberts. Stenhouse pointed out that women often overanalyze political situations and second-guess themselves when they are, in fact, qualified. Paiva-Weed also brought up that women
should get involved in politics for topics they truly believe in, such as health care or domestic violence. The last round of the discussion focused on why having female politicians is so important. Diaz said that women have different perspectives than men, and that different voices are necessary in government. Roberts stated that women need to get out of the “woman politician” stereotype, as women have several varying and individual attributes, just like men. “We don’t believe women should be in office because they are better than men. We believe they are equal,” said Paiva-Weed. She continued, “But voices of women are not represented fairly in Rhode Island politics. Men and women both have different qualities and viewpoints, and the public will greatly benefit from a combination of both.” Politics is often viewed as a man’s world. However, over time, women have been leaving a greater and lasting impression on politics.
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holding in it?” One of the ways Adams Library has made itself accessible did not even occur in the physical library, but online. Using databases such as Helin and Credo-reference, the library website now stores over 45,000 e-books and an almost infinite database, available on any computer. The easy accessibility of resources and the dedication of the staff have had a positive impact on students. From 2009 to 2010, student usage of the library jumped 12 percent. BenAicha credits this recent leap to the new vibrant, relevant library, one that is less of a “sleepy hollow” and more of a campus center. BenAicha has taken many steps in making the library more relevant to students. Releasing a newsletter, bringing in professors to perform lectures and hosting art galleries are just a few of the ways Adams Library has transformed into a collaborative library space. However, for an establishment to be relevant it must always be changing, and Adams Library certainly has exciting changes coming in the near future. Special events for Black History Month, readings from poet laureates and Civil Rights lectures are all expected
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Students using the study area in Adams Library. to occur early next semester. BenAicha urges students to see Adams Library as a collaborative learning center, an area for all arts and sciences to reach out, discuss and educate. BenAicha sees Adams Library becoming a campus epicenter for art, music and writing, and he looks forward to working with staff and students to reach this goal. The library is working to make improvements that will benefit students this semester. Earlier this semester, Adams Library and Student Commu-
nity Government, Inc. worked to finance keeping the library open for 24 hours during exams. Currently, Adams Library is working on revamping their website to make it more user-friendly, and perhaps their biggest project is textreference with librarians, so that students will be able to text message librarians important questions on research. BenAicha hopes that the improvements will not stop there. Adams Library hopes to gather new computers, more area for collaborative study
and new furniture. “It’s funny, the University of Rhode Island Library has fantastic furniture that nobody uses, while Rhode Island College students are using rickety 1970s furniture to full capacity,” said BenAicha, as the seat he sat on on the library’s third floor groaned. However, above everything, the main driving force behind BenAicha and the rest of the staff at Adams Library is the students. “We love the students,” BenAicha said, “and we will
do anything for them. They are our capital. Without the students, the library simply wouldn’t exist.” Since becoming director, BenAicha, along with the rest of the staff, has set student satisfaction as the number one priority at Adams Library. He has invited any student who wishes to address a comment, concern or idea for the library to meet with him personally in Room 402 of Adams Library to make their voice heard.
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Ninth annual Faculty Research Conference By Joshua Harriman Anchor News Writer
Rhode Island College professors rarely get the recognition they deserve. Biology Prof. Roland de Gouvenain and English Prof. Vincent Bohlinger finally got some of that recognition at the ninth annual Faculty Research Conference at Rhode Island College, as they presented their work on lunar landscapes and Soviet propaganda, respectively. The conference was held on Nov. 9 in Alger Hall. Bohlinger’s presentation,“Enlightening Entertainment: Movies, Moscow-Style,” looked at the phenomenon of cinematic propaganda in the early Soviet Union. “Enlightening Entertainment” was the term the Soviets gave to their propaganda films of the ’20s and ’30s, which they hoped audiences would find as convincing as they were enjoyable. One of the most popular and effective examples was the 1934 film “Chapaev,” an epic war story dealing with tragedy and heroism. One shot from the
movie showing two soldiers standing before a cannon was a very popular poster at the time. The film was an example of what was known as the socialist realist genre, which sought to faithfully reflect life. Bohlinger then distributed copies of what a standard survey given out to audiences would have looked like in 1930. The surveys were an effort to gauge how effective a movie was in reaching the people, in providing enlightening entertainment. At the top of the survey was a quote by the famous communist leader Vladimir Lenin: “Of all the arts, for us the most important is cinema.” “Natural vs. Human-Created Fire Regime Differences: Which border matters?” was the title of de Gouvenain’s presentation. The purpose of his research was to determine whether some of the catastrophic fires in recent years have been the result of human fire suppression efforts. The term “fire regime” refers to all the variables that can be used to describe a fire, such as the intensity of the fire and the season in which it takes
place. The research was done in southern California and just south of the border in Mexico, in order to compare practices in the two countries. While the United States has had an aggressive policy of fire suppression for the last 100 years, Mexico has almost no fire suppression policy. By researching in both places, de Gouvenain hoped to learn just how much of a role fire suppression has on fire regime differences. Based on the data that was gathered, de Gouvenain was able to conclude that the significant border separating differences in fire regimes was not the border between the United States and Mexico. The significant border was further south in Mexico, where the transition from one ecosystem to another occurs. The differences in fire regime have been in place for roughly 10,000 years, leading de Gouvenain to conclude that recent fire suppression in the U.S. has not shifted the fire regime. Anchor Photo/Devin Noll
Prof. Roland de Gouvenain presents his work.
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Theft Location: Roberts Hall Summary: Caller reported a need to re-secure the doors at Roberts Hall. Officer Urso.
Missing Property Location: Parking lots A and B Summary: Student called in to report her missing art portfolio. Caller claimed she set the portfolio down against her vehicle, left campus and realized she never put the portfolio in the car. Campus police checked A and B lots, College Road, and Mount Pleasant Ave; no signs of missing case. Officer Brunelle.
Alarms Location: New Residence Hall Summary: The fire alarm went off at New Residence Hall, and the fire department went in to respond to the call. Officer Vendito.
Vandalism Location: Parking Lot K Summary: Caller stated person unknown damaged his vehicle while parked. Officer Angell.
Security Location: Whipple Hall Summary: Whipple 103 was open. The Physical Plant was notified in order to fix it. Officer Kachavo.
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Be ready for Mr. Freeze’s tricks By Jon Kmieciak Lifestyles Editor
Sex + texting = sexting By Laura Horton Wrap It Up
With winter fast approaching, most people are focused on the holidays, the end of the semester or the first really big snow fall, but there’s one other thing people should keep, at the very least, in the back of their minds. With snow coming, you should always be prepared for the worst conditions if you do have to drive in it. There are many things you can do to make driving in winter a lot safer and easier on yourself. First off, you should always check your tires before you Courtesy of thetirewire.com
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Time to hit the sack? By Alexandra Weston Dating for Dummies
Knowing the right time to start having sex in a relationship is a difficult thing to figure out. There are many things to consider before making the decision, and things that need to be done after the decision is made. How to act on your decision can often be difficult, but here are a few tips to take into consideration before you take this big step. When considering the option to have sex with your partner, there are a few things to keep in mind: how long you and your partner have been together, whether you’re physically attracted to that person and whether you’re comfortable enough to be naked in front of that person. The next step is figuring out if your partner is ready as well. You could do this by asking the person, casually bringing it up in conversation or, if you’re too skittish to do that, then send out some obvi-
ous signals and see how the other person reacts. Another thing to remember is to always practice “safe sex.” If this is your first time having sex with your significant other, chances are you’re not ready to get pregnant or catch a sexually transmitted infection. The best way to keep you and your partner safe is to wear a condom, however, you can also educate yourself on other ways to prevent STIs or pregnancy by searching medical websites like WebMD. If you decide that you’re not ready to have sex with your partner, but your partner is sending you intense signals that they’re hot and heavy, you need to learn how to say “no.” Sex is only enjoyable when it’s consensual, and if you’re not ready then it can put a strain on your relationship. Love does not equal sex, so if you tell your significant other that you’re not ready they will understand and wait until you are. Making the decision to have sex is a huge step in a relationship. It takes time to See DATING Page 14
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First there was phone sex, then cybersex and now texts that contain sex. So what happens when you mix text messages with sex? You get sexting. Sexting is sending messages or photographs which contain sexually explicit themes between cellular phones. In 2008, a survey was done by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (NCPTUP) and asked 1,280 teenagers (13 to 19 years old) and young adults (20 to 26 years old) about their sexting habits. About 20 percent of teenagers and 33 percent of young adults have sent either nude or semi-nude photographs of themselves via text message. Thirty nine percent of teenagers and 59 percent of young adults have sent a text message that had sexually explicit content. It may seem like a good idea to send the one you like a sexually explicit text, but there could be complications for those who are willing to hit send. First, sending a sexually explicit photo via text can end up humiliating you in the future or even cause you to get in trouble with the law. For example, let’s say you send a picture of you nude to your boyfriend. After some time, you and said boyfriend break up and it ends up being really bad. He could take that photo and show all his friends what you really are. In the end, because you took a picture because you wanted to put a little spark in your relationship, you become the one who really gets hurt. See SEXTING Page 15
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Polish plates make for perfect taste By Jon Kmieciak Lifestyles Editor
Many people are big fans of cuisines like Italian and Portugese, but not many people are as keen on the more bizarre cuisines, such as Polish food. Sure, many people know what kielbasa is, but if you mentioned the word golabki (pronounced go-wum-key), most people would look at you as if you had two heads. Being Polish myself however, I managed to find – with a little help from my father – a nice little out of the way Polish restaurant that makes some of the best food a scrawny little Polish boy like me has ever tasted: Patti’s Pierogis. Before I delve into the food, I must tell you of the atmosphere at Patti’s. From the outside it looks like a quaint little diner (mostly due to the fact that it used to be a diner) and when you walk in not much changes. The first thing you see as you enter Patti’s is the bar. It is dead center and those of you
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leave, no matter where you are. Make sure your tire pressure is exactly what it should be at and also make sure the treads on the tires can handle a snowstorm. Most tire gauges now-a-days have a “tread checker” situated somewhere on them and if not you could probably find a cheap one at a Wal-Mart or Benny’s nearby.
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consider the options and the consequences of taking that step, however, some people feel pressured into doing it for many different reasons.
who are old enough can sit right there and have a drink with your food. To the right is where most people sit and the left will bring you to a few other tables and the bathrooms. The restaurant has a very relaxed environment and you are also able to choose where you want to sit which adds to the relaxing mood. So you sit down and take a look at the menu and you see a couple words right away that stick out. These words are pierogis, golabkis, kielbasa and kapusta. Pierogis are a Polish dumpling, so to speak. They are stuffed traditionally with either potato and cheese or cabbage and pork. Most people are more drawn to the potato and cheese ones, but, no matter which kind you choose, you will be satisfied. Golabkis are also stuffed, however they are done slightly differently than pierogis. Pierogis are usually rolled inside a doughy outside. On the other hand, golabki is a rice and ground beef mixture rolled in-
side cabbage leaves and topped with a red sauce. This part of the meal was my favorite. It was one of the simplest yet most delicious things I have ever tasted. Next we had the kielbasa, which I’ve tried before. My dad has made it for me a number of times, but I must say Patti’s blew any other kind I had out of the water. Most kielbasa is really greasy; this one was juicy and tasted natural. Finally we get to the Polish soup kapusta. It is a cabbage and lima bean soup and comes with the option of getting ground up kielbasa in it (which I of course added). It is delicious, but if you don’t like cabbage you probably won’t like this. All in all I find Patti’s exceptional. It is very inexpensive, but a bit out of the way for many RIC students, seeing as it is in Fall River, Mass. If you feel like expanding your horizons, though, take a trip down to Fall River and visit Patti’s at 1019 South Main Street. I know I’ll be back there soon.
The next thing is to make sure before the season that your oil and any other fluids in your car are where they need to be. Obviously one of the big things you’ll need for winter is anti-freeze. Make sure these are filled and keep an extra bottle in your car. It couldn’t hurt. Now that the mechanics of your car are all set you should prep the insides if you do happen to break down. One thing to keep handy is a small blanket (or two). This way, if you are stuck, you can
at least keep yourself warm and not have to waste as much gas or battery life. Along with that blanket, you should keep an extra set of clothes in the car. Say you’re visiting someone’s house for a holiday party and it becomes so bad outside you cannot possibly drive. These clothes would be nice to have in the morning or, if you packed the right things, you could use these comfortable clothes to sleep in. Now that your warmth is taken care of you should pack
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something for your stomach. Water is always a good thing to keep in your car no matter what reason. Keeping hydrated is very important and you don’t know how long you’ll be stranded. Also, cheese crackers or peanut butter crackers are a cheap and convenient snack to have on hand. Having food is great but, while you’re in the car, make sure it’s easily accessible. Now one of the most important things besides food is communication. You’re likely to
need to call someone in a pinch, so make sure to have either a car charger or a house charger and a car power converter. Winter is a fun time of year for everyone. You finish up school for a couple weeks, you visit family and you play in the snow. Just make sure you’re prepared for those stressful times when the weather starts playing dirty.
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Dear Ari, I am frustrated with being the one who initiates friendships. How can I still make friends but not initiate them? – K, RIC sophomore Dear K, Don’t try so hard. Let people come to you. If you stop looking, someone will find you. This saying goes for all types of relationships. Dear Ari, I have a video game addiction! How to I wean myself off and have a normal life again? – Desiree, RIC junior Dear Desiree, If you want to stop any addiction DON’T do it cold turkey! Take baby steps, taking away one video game at a time. Soon, there won’t be anything left. Dear Ari, Whenever I go out with friends I end up doing things that gets scrutinized by guys. But when they do them, (ex. making out with a random person), it doesn’t matter. Why the double standard? – Lynn, RIC Junior Dear Lynn, Double standards suck! Just be your own person and forget the guides of proper “lady-like” ways. Times have changed and double standards need to be rid of.
Special Question of the Week Dear Ari, Just about all of my friends are gay rights supporters, but I’m not. I respect their opinions even though I don’t agree with them, but they won’t respect mine. Any ideas of what I should do? – Straight, RIC Sophomore Dear Straight, I highly respect your courage for having your question displayed all over RIC media, especially on such a touchy issue as gay rights. I am a huge fan of gay rights but I have to say that your friends are wrong. As people the worst thing we do to one another is not show enough respect. If we all just took the time to listen, comprehend and understand one another, do you know how better this world of ours would be? It is perfectly fine not to accept something, but only if you understand it. Your friends are completely out of line. They need to start respecting your opinion and maintain your friendship. Peace and co-existence. Friendships are too important to lose, especially now during our college years. On that note, talk to them and show that you totally love that they are for gay rights, but then respectfully explain that it’s not your cup of tea. Hopefully all works out for you and your friends and remember – Peace and co-existence.
Dear Ari, Every time I eat at Donovan I leave feeling sick and unsatisfied. What exactly is in all of their food? – Lex, RIC Senior Dear Lex, Donovan is tricky. Ask someone in charge what exactly is in all of the menu options. Even ask what preservatives are in what you’re eating. Dear Ari, I got super wasted last week
and the day after my friends took awesome care of me. BUT, on that same evening they ignored me and were completely insincere when all I wanted to do was thank them. What should I say when I see them next? – Sad, RIC Junior Dear Sad, Give it some time. Being the wasted one implies that you have to be babysat and they might not want to go through that again even though you aren’t drinking.
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Also let’s say you are seventeen years old and your girlfriend is eighteen years old. If your girlfriend sends you a picture of her lady lumps, she is breaking the law because that would be showing an underage male sexually explicit content. Sending her a picture of your magic stick is also illegal because if she doesn’t delete the picture, that would be child pornography and, if convicted, she would have to register as a sex offender. It’s a double-edged sword. It’s even the same if both people sexting are under the age of 18. Have you thought about sending your significant other a naughty text or a photo? You should think of the possible consequences. Before you hit send, just think that your “private” image is not going to stay private. The survey done by NCPTUP discovered that even though forty percent of those who sext believe that their messages will remain private, about 20 percent of those naughty little messages will get shown to someone other than the person who was meant to see it. Also keep in mind that, once a message is sent out into cyberspace, it never goes away. It can come back to bite you in the butt in the future. You might have deleted that naughty picture you took, but you never know whether someone copied that photo and shared it around. So after you graduate college, a potential employer may actually see that photo and change their mind about hiring you. Don’t fall into the pressure
of sending your significant other a message. If they try hard to get a nude photo of you and threaten you with a break up if you don’t send it, don’t do it. That’s domestic abuse and you should rethink your relationship with that person in the first place. Also, don’t send a sext to someone you think you like or want to hook up with. They can find it unpleasant and it could hurt you in the end. Many states are trying to make sexting completely illegal. Even Apple is taking a swing at preventing sexting. They have patented an antisexting device on their iPhones that prevents x-rated content from even being created in the first place if this device is activated. A teenager from Ohio hung herself over photos she sent to her boyfriend when they dated. After she and the boyfriend broke up, the boyfriend sent the pictures to girls in their high school and girls who received the pictures would call her a slut or a whore. She couldn’t take it any longer and it caused her to take her own life. She was a bright, happy, young 18-year-old who had everything going for her, but the consequences of these photos just went too far. Before you hit the send button, think. Share your thoughts about this craze with younger teens and let them know that sending messages with sexual themes can haunt them in the future and is illegal. Possibly the only time you would sext is if you are in a healthy marriage and you want to send your husband or wife a little hint of what there is when they get home from work. Think smart. Keep your clothes on. Stay safe.
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For twenty years, Hyunjung Choi has brought the sounds of the harp to people in a variety of musical styles. When we think of the harp we think of classical music, sometimes with heavenly themes. Although most music composed for harp leans toward the classical direction, Choi has performed popular music pieces as well. Artists such as Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Olivia Newton-John, Art Garfunkel, Josh Groban and the Irish Tenors have all had the honor of performing with Choi. On Wednesday, Nov. 10, Choi showed an intrigued audience the beautiful music of the harp in Rhode Island College’s own Sapinsley Hall. With her sound, she gave the audience a creative story behind each selection. One piece I looked forward to greatly was the “Interlude” from “A Ceremony of Carols” by English composer
Benjamin Britten. It was something I have never encountered before. It was not of the typical harp sound we have all heard, but had both light and dramatic moments, giving the audience a full story. Erica Rotondo, a vocal performance major at RIC, attended the concert in hopes of a positive outcome. “Choi took my breath away. She played smoothly and if she did make any mistakes, it wasn’t noticeable.” Another music major, Corey Mulvey, also left satisfied. “The harp performance was incredible. Choi played with great musicality.” So did you miss another great performance? Sure did! But don’t worry, the Performing Art Series at RIC is far from over. On that note, grab a calendar of events and pick something to go to. All shows are completely worth your while.
Anthony Quinn’s modernist vision meets mixed reactions By Eddie Taylor A&E Editor
Banister Gallery is hosting its third exhibit of the semester, “Anthony Quinn: A Modernist Vision, A Focus Exhibition,” which will run through Nov. 24. The featured artist, the late Anthony Quinn, is mainly famous for his work in film, but has developed quite a name for himself in the art world throughout his life. Despite the work being done by fairly well-known celebrity, the crowd at the exhibit’s reception seemed less interested in Quinn’s work, compared to earlier Banister Gallery’s exhibits. Anthony Quinn was an esteemed actor and artist
during his life, and is best known for a number of prolific roles, mainly as supporting actors. Despite being an accomplished actor, Quinn’s first love was of art, and he never stopped painting, sculpting, and sketching throughout his life. Quinn’s passion for art began early and he started sculpting as early as age nine. Only three years after taking up the craft, Quinn won a statewide California competition. Born in 1915, Quinn led a fascinating life and left his mark on every creative path he undertook. Anthony Quinn passed away in 2001 leaving behind a legacy, and the See QUINN Page 24
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What music should be By Rob Roy Anchor Contributor
Matt & Kim are what music should be: fun. From the corky beats to the constant smiles on their faces as they perform, it is hard to leave a show without a smile of your own. Last week at The Met was no different. I didn’t really know anything about this duo except for their 2009 hit single “Daylight,” however, my roommate convinced me to go to this show and am I glad he did. The show started at 9 p.m., beginning with a duo consisting of Matt’s older brother, Fletcher, and a man by the name of Tommy Drums. This duo, although different from
the sounds of Matt & Kim, had a fun opening set that the audience could really get into. Following this set was another duo by the name of Javelin. This band was different than any live performance I had seen before, as their music was a hip-hop and electro mixture, with most of the sounds produced using synthesizers. This band intrigued me and was fun to listen to, but I got bored of them after a few songs and I was soon waiting for Matt & Kim to come out. At 10:45 p.m. Matt & Kim ran on stage right on schedule and the crowd was immediately blasted with energy and See MATT&KIM Page 20
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Arts & Entertainment News My Chemical Romance hints their upcoming album may be their last large undertaking According to NME magazine, MCR frontman Gerard Way has hinted that the band’s upcoming album, due Nov. 22, may be their final big adventure. Their upcoming album with one mouthful of a title, “Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys,” has already received some mixed reviews from fans with the album’s first single, “Na Na Na,” not winning over a lot of their fan base. Way said their fourth album was not the easiest to make, after losing drummer Bob Bryer and completely scrapping their first attempt at the album. “This record could be our last big adventure –that’s why we had to make it again, that’s why we spent the money, that’s why we are going to spend more on how it looks than we ever have,” Way told NME.
New Bourne film to not feature Jason Bourne In a confusing twist, the director for the fourth film in the Bourne series, Tony Gilroy, has decided not to feature the amnesiac super spy in the upcoming film. The fourth film, “The Bourne Legacy,” will focus on another spy, with James Franco being reported as possibly taking the headlining role, according to NME magazine. Gilroy, who wrote the script for the first two movies of the series and contributed to the third, took up the directing role for the fourth film after series director Paul Greengrass left the franchise. James Franco has not been confirmed as the headlining role in the film and details on the new lead character have yet to be released.
Reviews are in on “Conan” Conan O’Brien is back on prime time with his new show, “Conan,” that premiered on TBS Nov. 8. Conan O’Brien was temporarily barred from appearing on television after his departure from NBC, after O’Brien and Jay Leno butted heads when Leno took back his primetime spot that was promised to O’Brien. The heavily advertised premiere got a lot of attention and Conan O’Brien had a lot of hype to live up to, but the premiere was met with mixed reactions. The one thing that is clear is that Conan O’Brien is back at what he does best, and it’s up to his audience to decide whether “Conan” is worth tuning in to.
Christina Perri’s live EP, “The Ocean Way Sessions,” debuts at number one Break out artist Christina Perri has debuted in the iTunes marketplace at number one in the pop chart, beating out established artists such as Rihanna, Linkin Park and Katy Perry for the top spot. Perri got her start when her song, “Jar of Hearts,” aired on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and the single has been picking up speed ever since. Christina Perri has become a household name in music after being featured in Rolling Stone magazine and getting tons of radio play. Her live EP, “The Ocean Way Sessions,” was released on Nov. 9.
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Cold War Kids back in the studio According to Spin Magazine, the Cold War Kids are currently working on their third album, “Mine is Yours,” which has been described as a distinct change from their previous sound. Cold War Kids has a mixture of indie rock, blues, and punk that won over audiences with their debut, “Robbers and Cowards.” The band seems to be spreading its wings and broadening their sound for their upcoming album, with lead singer Nathan Willett quoted on Spin Magazine’s website as saying, “We really strapped down and wrote songs that are more ornate and intricate than anything we’ve done before.” “Mine is Yours” will be released Jan. 25.
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Lil Wayne celebrates release in style Lil Wayne was released from Rikers Prison after serving an eight month sentence for attempted criminal possession of a weapon. The iconic rapper was released on Nov. 4 and wasted no time celebrating his release in style. The rapper traveled the country and a huge homecoming party was held in his honor in his hometown of Miami. Lil Wayne’s stop in Las Vegas made the most headlines, when the rapper joined Drake on stage for the final show of his “Light Dreams and Nightmares” tour. Wayne was quoted as saying to the wildly cheering crowd on CNN.com, “I’m fresh from my vacation, I swear to god ain’t nothing, nothing, nothing like home.” According to the terms of his release, Lil Wayne is barred from consuming alcohol for three years and will be subjected to random drug testing.
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excitement. It was that very level of energy that was maintained throughout the entire 75 minute set. It didn’t take me long to get into it myself. Even though I was new to most of their songs, I found myself jumping and dancing to each and every song they played, something I was, in the past, only able to do with bands I had listened to for years. What did it for me was their immense pride and excitement. Kim constantly mentioned her
Rhode Island roots, showing off the R.I. anchor tattoo on her wrist and giving shout outs to her large family, who was in attendance in the back of the room. Perhaps the best moment of the show was when Kim tossed out huge handfuls of balloons to the crowd, urging them to blow them up while Matt was talking about their new album. When their next song started, hundreds of balloons were released into the air, engulfing the entire room. At any given point in the show, you could see both Matt and Kim with the biggest smiles
on their faces, showing just how much they enjoyed what they were doing. Matt would do one-armed handstands on his seat while Kim would stand on her bass drum or walk across the crowd, nearly hitting her head on the ceiling. You could just see how much these two New England natives were having the times of their lives. They weren’t just up there to make money or to satisfy their fans. No, they were just living their lives the best way they knew how, and that, ladies and gentlemen, is what music is all about.
Local Events 2010 Annual Black Art Exhibit Nov. 1 – Dec. 4
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Atrium Gallery, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence
Narragansett Bay Commission presents an art show to celebrate, “World Toilet Day.” Nov. 16 – Nov. 22
Firehouse13, 41 Central St., Providence
This state sponsored art exhibit features some of the best African American artists in the state including James Montford, a RIC art professor and director of Banister Gallery. View some of best art in the state at The Atrium Gallery, and don’t miss the artist reception on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate, “World Toilet Day,” at Firehouse 13. “World Toilet Day,” is a day set aside to remember how sewer systems help fight disease, and for us to remember the world population that doesn’t have access to sewer or septic systems, and die from preventable diseases stemming from poor sanitation daily. The exhibit is toilet seats decorated by Rhode Island children, and is definitely different from any other art exhibit you may have attended. See Firehouse 13’s website for more information.
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Under the radar
Indie rockers Quiet Company Coming out of Austin, Texas, Quiet Company has achieved some success with their critically acclaimed first album, “Shine Honestly.” The band went on over a 200 gig tour across the United States in support of their album. Quiet Company decided to drop their label, “Northern Recordings,” in order to release their next album on their own, and after three years the band put out their second album, “Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon.” Quiet Company has an infectious sound that pulls the listener in from the first note. The dynamic pop group’s piano-driven sound goes from somber to happy to downright haunting. However, where this band really shines is when they strip down their instrumentals, letting the piano and vocals take the lead and leaving the guitar and drums in the background. Quiet Company has an energy that makes them fun to listen to, and the structure to their songs is top notch. The band melds their different sounds perfectly. They have an emotional sound that isn’t overpowering, and is great to listen to when you just want to think. Quiet Company isn’t afraid to throw the listener a curveball either, and often suddenly builds up their more somber sound to become something you can bob your head or tap your foot to. Be sure to check out Quiet Company and support some of the nation’s best independent music. Are you a member of a local band, and would be interested in being featured in The Anchor? We’d love to feature your group or solo project in an upcoming issue. Contact Eddie Taylor at arts@anchorweb.org for more information.
Upcoming Concerts Wednesday, Nov. 17
Saturday, Nov. 20
Saturday, Nov. 27
Alesana
Therefore I Am
Michael Buble
The Met 1005 Main St., Pawtucket
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel 79 Washington St., Providence
TD Garden 100 Legends Way Boston, Mass.
Advance – $15, Day of – $18 Doors –7:30 p.m., Show – 8:30 p.m.
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The rocking riffs and creepy lyrics of Coheed and Cambria By Eddie Taylor Music Spotlight
The science fiction band Coheed and Cambria, who I originally referred to as, “that band with the singer with the hair,” at least until I became a true fan, recently celebrated the success of their most recent album, “Year of the Black Rainbow.” According to fans their most recent album isn’t the best the band has put out, but one thing is for sure: Coheed and Cambria continues to put out quality albums even ten years into their career. The group got off to a shaky start with its roots going back to 1995 with the lead singer Claudio Sanchez. His early attempts to start a band saw break ups over trivial topics such as gas money, and the band lost
several members in the group’s early years. The group experimented with several different styles in their early years, which surprisingly included funk, far from the band’s current sound. In 2001 the group changed their name from Shabutie to Coheed and Cambria. Coheed has earned the title of “science fiction rockers,” since the band’s highly conceptualized albums are actually based off Sanchez’s side project – a science fiction comic book series named “The Amory Wars.” The series revolves around a fictional universe called “Heaven’s Fence,” a collection of seventy-eight planets linked together by energy. The band is named after two characters from the series. Each of the band’s albums portrays a chapter. While the group’s sound isn’t what you’d call original, something about this band seems “fresh.” Coheed and
Cambria is best described as a mashing of progressive rock, emocore, and a harder sound that is close to, but not exactly, something you’d hear on “Head Basher’s Ball.” The band’s solid instrumentals are matched with Claudio Sanchez’s surprisingly high yet effective vocals. The combination brings about an overall sound that is satisfying to listen to, and their heavier songs will get your blood pumping. If you’re a fan of the alternative scene, you’ve most likely heard their most recent single, “Here We Are Juggernaut.” I only have a minor gripe with this band, and that’s their lyrics. Some of their songs are a bit on the odd side, with creepy lyrics that make me a little leery of blasting these guys on my car radio or at work. Plus many of their lyrics and even their songs don’t make any sense. Of course, that may be because it is making a reference to “The
Amory Wars,” which I have never read, so I suppose that’s more my fault than the band’s. However, a group should make their songs for a broad audience rather than just their hardcore fans, at least in my opinion. In many cases this is where I’d usually defend the band by saying that you can take your own meaning from their music and their lyrics are more abstract than linear. However with most of the songs wishing death upon a certain person and the drinking of chemicals, I don’t see most people taking away any personal meaning from their music, unless they’re due for a few hours in therapy. Where this band really shines is their live performances; they are famous for putting on a quality show. I had the pleasure of seeing Coheed and Cambria live when they came to Bank of RI Skate Center back in September. The group was in top form and, if I didn’t know
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any better, I would have sworn I was listening to a recording of their music. While none of the band members are running around the stage or dancing wildly their presence is still felt on stage, and the band does have quite a light show when they perform. The crowd loved their performance and spent the entire set singing along to the music. While they have a heavier sound, Coheed and Cambria isn’t exactly a band you’d mosh to. There was one pit that formed in the huge audience, but if you see this band live don’t expect to be thrown into any pits. Overall, Coheed and Cambria is a group that I’d definitely recommend. I’ve been a fan since I first heard one of their original hit singles, “Blood Red Summer,” over five years ago, and I still find myself listening to them on my MP3 player now and again.
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After her newest single, “Only Girl (In the World),” and her recent collaboration with rapper Eminem have dominated the airwaves, Rihanna’s fifth studio album, “Loud,” will be released Nov. 16. The artist well known for tweaking with her sound and appearance between albums seems to be set to put out a powerhouse album with two singles already receiving wide spread success.
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If you’re a fan of country music, Rascal Flatts will be releasing their seventh studio album, “Nothing Like This,” on Nov. 16. The band has released one single, “Why Wait.” Rascal Flatts, known for having a high percentage of younger listeners for a country band, are well-known by students. They look to be putting out a solid, but perhaps a bit uninspired, new album. If you’re a fan, “Nothing Like This” is probably worth the listen.
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The debut album of the United Kingdom indie rock band that everyone and their grandmother has heard of, Arctic Monkeys, set sales records when it was released way back in 2005. The album features some of Arctic Monkeys’ best songs, and honestly the band hasn’t been able to top their debut album. “What Ever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not” features their hit singles “Fake Tales of San Francisco” and “The View from the Afternoon,” just to name a few. This album is just top notch and there isn’t a bad song in the bunch. Even after five years I still keep coming back for a listen.
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Soundtrack to a great night By Timothy Hordern Anchor Contributor
This fall’s concerts just keep getting better and better, and I was lucky enough to see one of the best of the season so far. When you take a few amazing bands like the ones I just saw, it turns into an amazing night. At Lupo’s on Saturday, Nov. 6, local radio station 95.5 WBRU held one of the many concerts in their Birthday Bash series. This concert was headlined by the very popular Motion City Soundtrack, supported by Say Anything, Saves the Day and A Great Big Pile of Leaves. The night kicked off a bit early with A Great Big Pile of Leaves. I got there a little bit late at about 6:45 p.m., concert was scheduled to start at 6:30, and the next band, Saves the Day, was already set up and raring to go. By this, I am guessing that the first band played at record speed or didn’t play at all. Considering that while being searched I heard no band playing, but I did see the merchandise people selling items for the band, I’m guessing they played at record speed. The next band was Saves the Day. This band hails from the great, old town of Princeton, N.J., and got together in 1994. The band consists of four members: Chris Conley on vocals and guitar, Arun Bali on guitars, Rodrigo Palma on bass and Claudio Rivera on drums.
The thing I found with this band was that the vocals really didn’t fit in with the music. Yes, they played wonderfully and had a nice hard sound to the music, but the vocals were a bit high. It was just a little odd to have a nice, heavy sound and yet have such a high-pitched vocal. Nevertheless, they must be doing something right, as they have a large following and have been around for 16 years. The next band to take the stage was one of the dual headliners, Say Anything. The band is from Los Angeles and has been around since 2000. In the band are Max Bemis on vocals, Coby Linder on drums, Kenny Vasoli on bass, Jake Turner on guitar and vocals, Jeff Turner on guitar and vocals and Parker Case on keyboards and vocals. Say Anything seemed to have a heavy following and I was wondering what to expect. The crowd was into their performance and was singing along to the songs for the entire set. I wouldn’t know where to place them in the genre field but they had more of a punk pop and indie feel. At any rate, they definitely mixed songs from all their albums to please the old fans and the new. One surprise was that they did not play their recent single “Hate Everyone,” but an oldie that was all but forgotten called “Colorblind.” Through all this, the band had the house singing, the crowd rocking, and the mood set for the next headliner,
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Motion City Soundtrack. Now if you read my preview in last week’s paper, you should know a little history about this band, but if not, I’ll reiterate. Motion City Soundtrack formed in 1997 in Minneapolis. The band features Justin Pierre and Joshua Cain on both vocals and guitar; Jesse Johnson on synthesizer and keyboards; Matthew Taylor on bass guitar, piano and backing vocals; and Tony Thaxton on drums, percussion and backing vocals. As for the concert, the set started out a little rough. As Justin came out on stage, you could instantly tell something was wrong. Turned out, he seemed to have laryngitis and instead of canceling the set, decided it was best to suck it up, sing as much as he could and ask the crowd to fill in the lyrics when his voice decided to give out. For this I give him credit. Though the voice sounded awful, the sound
was spot on. Now I’m not saying that it was all bad. He did manage to sing about 70 percent of the time. But occasionally he allowed the crowd to sing along and he just played. Overall, though, I would say that the sound was light, energetic and happy. It literally put me in a good mood. Unfortunately, during the changeover, many Say Anything fans left, as Motion City Soundtrack fans were filing in. This left a momentary void in the audience, so the first several minutes of Motion City’s set was a bit disjointed. After that slight hump, the night was grand. Motion City, like the other bands, made sure they mixed in the old and new to keep everyone happy. Unfortunately, they did not play an encore because, by the end of the set, you could tell Justin’s voice had just about had it. The band promised they would do a meet and greet with
fans. Overall, I believe that this show was well worth the money I spent. I had a great time singing along to my favorite tunes, seeing friends and dancing to the music. Despite the small setbacks and the regular “uninterested, drunken concert crowd,” the rest were drawn into the bands. If you missed this show, it’s too late now, and you’ll just have to wait until they come around again. Make sure you keep an eye out for when these bands return to Providence. Be sure to check out the many amazing shows going on soon, including the upcoming BRU HA HA with bands like Anberlin, New Politics, Fairhaven, OK GO and Neon Trees. Until then, rock on.
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“Superman/Batman: Finest Worlds” By Devin Noll Devin’s Comic Corner
Last week I reviewed a graphic novel that starred the Man of Steel. The week before that it was all about the Dark Knight. This week, I felt it was only fitting to review something that featured both heroes. Enter “Superman/Batman: Finest Worlds.” The Superman/ Batman title stands apart from some of the other titles in the comic book world. Its claim to fame is that both Superman and Batman star with both of their points of view being shown, marking the stark contrast between the heroes. Graphic novels are usually a collection of a few comic books, with each comic being a chapter to the overall story. One of the problems with this set up is that sometimes there are comics that, while fun, have nothing to do with the main story; this happens twice in “Finest Worlds.” It seems that the only thing that ties the three stories together is the writing team of Michael Green and Mike Johnson. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a bad thing per sey, just something worthy of note. The first story, “The Fathers,” is the shortest, lasting only for one chapter, but it gives quite a bit of insight into the motives behind why Superman’s father sent his only son to Earth and how Batman’s dad was able to turn Wayne Enterprises into the major multi-billion dollar corporation that it is. By now I’m sure that you have noticed how critical I can be about the artwork in comics. This first chapter had four different artsts and, therefore, four distinctly different styles. This gets very confusing and is extremely annoying.
Luckily the next story, “Lil’ Leaguers,” has the same writing team and this time only has one artist, Rafael Albuquerque. This story is very different as there are now kid versions of each hero. Their background stories are almost the same, but they are made with a G rating. The Batman of the main DC world had his parents murdered in front of him, but this kid version of the bat had his parents pushed to the ground. That’s right, his parents were pushed to the ground. The kid Superman’s planet wasn’t destroyed, instead it was raining for a long period of time. While the story is a little odd, it is a nice change of pace, at least until the main world starts to take its effect on the little heroes. Now we enter the main story, “Superbat.” Here we get to see what happens when Batman gains the powers of Superman. The story starts off with Batman keeping a watchful eye over Metropolis and Superman keeping an eye over Gotham. The opening page shows the stark contrast
between the bright city of Metropolis and the dreary Gotham and how out of place the two heroes are when they aren’t at home. This story shows just what can happen when a normal man like the Dark Knight gains powers that are not meant for mortals. I’m not going to ruin how or why Batman becomes the Man of Steel, mainly because it’s just awesome, for lack of a better term. What I will say is that if you are a fan of Batman or Superman, you need to read this graphic novel. It has great insights into the psyches of both heroes, as well as a fun, if short, break in the seriousness of the stories. The artwork in “Superbat” is by far the best of the three stories and, even though I am not a fan of the artwork in the other stories, it is not enough for me to give “Finest Worlds” a bad review. The artwork for this graphic novel earns a solid 5 out 10 and the three stories get an 8 out 10. I highly suggest you put down this paper and pick up “Superman/Batman: Finest Worlds.”
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“Due Date” falls short By Tim Hordern Anchor Contributor
A night at the movies is usually expected to be fun. A chance to see something exciting, new and different, and a great way to empty your once full wallet! Yes it can be expensive, but see a good movie and it’s worth it. Recently you may have seen the trailers or commercials for a movie called “Due Date.” I was lucky enough to get to see this film, which was just released on Friday Nov. 5. Directed by Todd Phillips, “Due Date” stars an interesting cast.including Robert Downey Jr. as Peter Highman, Zach Galifianakis as Ethan Tremblay and a cameo by Jamie Foxx. Overlooking all this, I noticed something, well, familiar about this movie. Actually, within the trailer itself I already had the story line and plot figured out. “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” anyone? If you’ve never seen it, go rent it now before watching “Due Date.” It may just save you some money and time. The movie chronicles Peter (Downey Jr.) trying to get across the country before his very pregnant wife gives birth. He plans on just taking a plane to Los Angeles, but that all changes with the introduction of Ethan talking about bombs and terrorists and Peter explaining that it’s not right to be talking about that. As the scene unfolds, the exchange gets a little heated and a U.S. Air Marshal steps in. Peter is pulled off the plane with Ethan and questioned.
After, he is let off but put on the No Fly List and his wallet, bag, and I.D. are on the plane. Peter resorts to trying to steal a rent-a-car but instead meets up once again with - you guessed it - Ethan. While traveling, events go from bad to worse as the travelers get into a car accident, get arrested in Mexico, and even accidentally drink the cremated remains of Ethan’s father. Overall, though, I have to say that this movie was really pushing for laughs. Many of the jokes were the dull, overused kind that have been recycled in every comedy film of the last ten years. The other jokes, while perhaps more original, seemed to be solely based on marijuana humor. The film appeared to be advocating for the legalization of marijuana, a theory which is supported by star Zach Galifianakis’ recent appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” to promote California’s Prop 19. Without those jokes, you may only have a movie roughly 30 minutes long. “Due Date” probable isn’t worth the $10 price of admission, let alone the film roll used to record the movie. The writer should have come up with more content rather than just recycling the same subject matter through the film. If you still really want to see it, I would highly suggest you wait until it comes out on DVD. So, until next time, enjoy a good movie, because I know I’ll need to after this one. Happy viewing everybody.
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Anthony Quinn Foundation has made it their mission to continue the artist’s memory. The foundation loaned the pieces for Banister Gallery’s exhibit in order to educate and help others develop an interest in art. I wasn’t blown away by the exhibit, though it was by no means bad. The highlight of the reception was the many sculptures on display throughout the gallery. Many had a very dark quality that drew my eyes to them. When you view Quinn’s art you distinctly see the influences of Pablo Picasso, in almost everything that he has done. Anthony Quinn’s art is a
Arts & Entertainment mixture of cubism and his own influences, such as his time spent in the desert and his love of African art. You can see the influence of the years he spent living in the desert in his sculptures, which have an almost weathered look. His interest in African art could very much be seen in some of Quinn’s smaller sculptures. These small figurines reminded me of religious icons or totems that I’ve seen in my studies of African culture. Some of Quinn’s sculptures have an almost darkness to them. However this may be due to the sculptures’ cubist style, especially for the works that depict faces that are left unfinished, twisted and, in some cases, warped. Quinn’s drawings covered the Gallery’s walls, but I
was left unimpressed. They were mostly black-and-white sketches on paper, and in some cases I couldn’t make out what they were meant to depict. One untitled piece from the 1970s was memorable, though. If I didn’t know any better I would have thought it was by Pablo Picasso himself. This is both a compliment as well as a criticism, since I felt I wasn’t really looking at anything original. Even Quinn’s simpler drawings were very reminiscent of Picasso’s body of work. I wasn’t alone in not being blown away with Quinn’s work. When I arrived at the reception it seemed that more people were interested in watching the movie being projected on the gallery’s wall, “Lust for Life,” which Quinn had a supporting role in.
Even though I wasn’t blown away by the exhibit it was still an entertaining time, and while I wasn’t in love with Anthony Quinn’s work I have to admit talent when I see it. Quinn had talent in both acting and art, but I wish I saw a little more originality in his art pieces. During my research for this article I was able to view pictures of some of his other art work, and Quinn was a truly talented artist. While I enjoyed his sculptures, which I feel were the centerpieces of the exhibit, I can’t say this was my favorite exhibit that has been featured in Banister Gallery this semester. However, it’s still worth the walk across campus to check out between classes. Keep an eye out for Banister’s future exhibits.
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War is bad, right? By Robert Lefebvre Rob’s Game Shelf
With the recent releases of the new “Medal of Honor” game and “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” I realized something: I have no interest in war games. It’s not that I hate them, it’s just that they’ve never really tickled my fancy. While I can appreciate the concept, they just don’t seem to have the room for creative storytelling or gameplay that I typically look for in a game. The most current war game I’ve played was “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” and that was only the multi-player version, and not for very long. Although, I do hear it’s a good game, so I may give it a real chance one day. Thinking about it, I remembered the only other war game I have ever played, and it was one that I actually liked. That game was called “Soviet Strike.” “Soviet Strike” was released by Electronic Arts in November of 1996 for the Sega Saturn and Playstation. The game is actually a part of a game series called “Strike” about various military operations to take down the bad guys, with plots usually inspired by real-life political or military issues. This game breaks from the rest so you don’t have to have played the previous games to know what is going on here. “Soviet Strike” is about a covert international organization called STRIKE. Its purpose is to stop wars and other international incidents before they happen. The fall of the Soviet Union has triggered a former KGB general known only as “The Shadowman” to occupy territories of the former Communist Bloc and set up military installations, as well as preparing nuclear weapons. Shadowman has done this quietly and covertly, so the world
doesn’t realize what’s going on. STRIKE knows this is the making of World War III, and it must be stopped quietly and decisively. This is where the player comes in. STRIKE sends in a single Apache helicopter on a suicide mission to free the territories and destroy the enemies’ weapons. The game features cinematic live-action cut scenes. The scenes are very well paced and well acted. There is a great cast of characters such as General Earle, the leader of STRIKE, Hack, who hacked into STRIKE and was then hired by them to provide technical analysis, and Andrea Grey, an agent who doubles as a reporter spinning STRIKE activities. Despite the story’s tonguein-cheek nature, there are some scenes that are quite compelling. For example, there is one scene where General Earle recalls his experience during the Bay of Pigs and how it inspired his beliefs about politics. It lasts less than a minute but it gives great character insight into someone who is otherwise a hardened leader who just barks orders, making him a little more sympathetic. I’ve gone for nearly ten paragraphs and haven’t even gotten into the gameplay. As I said before, you control an Apache helicopter armed to the teeth as you take on hordes of tanks and soldiers. The controls are pretty smooth. Using your various weapons are simple one button commands. The d-pad is pretty smooth in controlling the helicopter’s movement. There aren’t many situations where you would need to move diagonally, but there are points it would help. Turning around, however, is a little dodgy and can leave you vulnerable to attack, especially if you are turning to face an attacker. When the fighting gets hectic, it can be hard to pinpoint where you want to attack. Sometimes you get blasted from all sides and it inevitably
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leads you to becoming scrap metal. In each level you have a set of missions to accomplish. They become increasingly unique and challenging as the game goes on, although each mission follows similar patterns such as needing to destroy radar so you can catch enemies off guard. As you traverse the levels, you have to pick up supplies such as ammo, armor, and fuel. You need to keep all these up in order to progress through the game. You also need to pick up people who are in need of rescue and/or have pertinent information regarding the mission. However, the winch function is very slow and you have to be in the precise spot otherwise you are not picking anything up. Plus, you can only carry six people at a time. On top of that, it leaves you extremely vulnerable, especially
to enemies behind you. There is a fast winch pick-up to be found in each level, but they are well-hidden. The graphics were pretty well done for the time. The vehicles and terrain look realistic enough. However, because of their advancement they tend to overload in the system causing some rough movement while flying. There was even music incorporated into the game that made subtle transitions with changing tones of the game. One thing to be admired about the game is that it wasn’t afraid to be real. It makes references to real politicians. For example, there’s a mission where you must rescue former Russian President Boris Yeltsin from being assassinated. There is even someone voicing as Yeltsin. There is also an audio file you can listen to about STRIKE being established and
there is a STRIKE representative talking with former U.S. President Bill Clinton. The one thing that makes this game different than other war games is that its theme is about preventing war, rather than actually taking part in war. There was a sequel made in 1997 called “Nuclear Strike” using the same characters. While the gameplay got some nice improvements, the story fell into a stereotypical madman wanting to destroy the world scenario. A lot of the things happening in the game were also just too unbelievable compared to its predecessor, which took a realistic approach to its plot. While “Soviet Strike” was by no means perfect, it was still pretty fun. The controls and gameplay were fine, the graphics were good for the time, and the story was well told. Plus, this was the only game I’ve played where controlling a helicopter wasn’t impossible. I say that last sentence while glaring at the “Grand Theft Auto” series. Yeah, Rockstar Games, your helicopter and airplane controls are broken. Fix them. In the ever expanding world of war games, this was the only one that I’ve ever really played. But I did like it. It’s sad that the series was never continued. I like the dynamic of preventing war rather than taking part in it. When you’re preventing it, there seems to be more drama and suspense rather than when it’s already in action. Because no one likes war. Who’s going to want to take part in something they already don’t like? Suffice it to say, war games have just never interested me. I know there are a lot of people who absolutely love them and play them until the break of dawn with their friends, and I can understand the interest with the exciting gameplay. But for now the only war games I’ll ever be interested in are “Soviet Strike” and the one that starred Matthew Broderick.
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Women’s basketball looks ready to win LEC By George Bissell Sports Editor
Walking into the Recreation Center on any given day of the week, one is bound to witness junior Stephanie Coro hard at work training for the upcoming women’s basketball season. As she knocks down shot after shot one can see the dedication and the passion that has made her a dynamic scorer and the face of the women’s basketball program at Rhode Island College. Coro is hoping to be the main reason why the Anchorwomen win their first Little East Conference title and make their first appearance in the Division III NCAA National Championship tournament this season. The man at the helm, who has turned around the women’s basketball program with his leadership both on and off the court during his tenure as head coach is Marcus Reilly, who begins his third season on the bench for the Anchorwomen when they open up the regular season on Tuesday, Nov. 16 in the Murray Center against nonconference opponent Albertus Magnus. In just his second season at RIC, Reilly led the Anchorwomen to their first winning season in three years, compiling a 16-10 overall record and a 7-7 (fifth place) mark in the Little
East last season. The Anchorwomen improved their record by six games from the previous year and that number could have been even higher as eight of the teams 10 losses come by five points or less last season. “Last year was a giant step forward for the program, and our players really started to understand that they can play with anybody,” said Reilly. “We want to be able to use the experience we gained last year
in the country. To be able to go out and win in our conference was a big step forward last season,” said Reilly. “Our goal is not just to win a championship, it is to build a solid program. A championship is a by-product of doing everything the right way. As we try to build the greatest possible student athletes, the championships will come as a result of that, I believe.” Reilly took over the head coaching position at RIC after
The Anchorwomen will be led on the court once again this season by a pair of junior standouts, Coro and team co-captain Rachel Riley. “Both of their work ethics are impeccable, they are going to continue to improve their individual skills, and take their games to the highest level possible because they are workers,” said Reilly. “Our goal as a coaching staff is to make sure we put a strong supporting cast
through all of those close losses, and try to turn them into wins, and take another step forward and compete for a championship this season.” The Anchorwomen were eliminated in another close game by fourth-seeded Keene State, 63-56, in the first round of the 2010 LEC Tournament, but will be one of the primary challengers for the LEC title this season. “Our conference is easily one of the top three conferences
leading CCRI to two straight Elite Eight appearances and a 45-19 record over the 20062007 and 2007-2008 seasons. Joining Reilly on the bench this season will be assistant coaches Claudia DeFaria and Joanna Skiba. DeFaria, one of the greatest players in RIC women’s basketball history is back for her eighth season on the bench, while Skiba, a former player under Reilly and standout at Bryant University, begins her first season as Reilly’s assistant.
around them this season.” One player who will certainly have an impact this season as a key member of the supporting cast is University of Rhode Island and Community College of Rhode Island transfer Nicole Girard. Girard becomes the third graduate from RI Division I girl’s basketball powerhouse Ponaganset High School to join the Anchorwomen program along with Brittany Saccoccio and Mel Cline. Girard was named All-Re-
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gion XXI and an All-Star while at CCRI, helping the Knights capture the Region XXI and Northeast District Championships. The team’s MVP, Girard played a key role in the Knights Elite Eight run in the 2008-09 NJCAA Tournament. A talented scorer, with excellent vision, Girard is CCRI’s all-time assists leader with 274. Girard will play a key role in the backcourt for the Anchorwomen this season. The Anchorwomen will be forced to replace several key leaders from last season’s talented senior class including Alice Mullen and Denise Scott. Mullen, a dynamic shooter was named team MVP last season and Scott a tenacious defender who was second in the conference in steals, and was named to the league’s All-Defensive Team. A pair of players who will see their roles increase this season as they step into the starting lineup are sophomore forward Courtney Burns and senior Lauren Harrington, who serve as a co-captain along with Riley. Reilly’s staff had a solid offseason landing a number of standout recruits. This season’s incoming freshman class consists of Katelyn Tarr, Stephanie Prusko, Courtney Morissette and Brittany Wilkinson.
PLAYERS TO WATCH Nicole Girard
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Melanie Cline
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Ashley O’Dell
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Stephanie Coro Coro battled through an ankle injury late last season but still managed to play in 25 games, starting all of them. She averaged a team-leading 12.9 points per game, to go along with 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Coro scored a career-high 33 points (tied for third-most in program history) against LEC rival UMass Dartmouth on Jan. 26. Coro was named Team MVP, Little East Conference Rookie of the Year and Second Team All-LEC as a freshman. She is currently the programs all-time leader in free throw percentage as well.
Junior Forward Rachel Riley
A dominating post presence, Riley is a double-double just waiting to happen. Riley started all 26 games last season and despite being constantly double and triple teamed last season, she still managed to averaged 12.0 points, a team-leading 9.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Riley averaged nearly a double-double per game and was named Second Team All-LEC for her performance last season. Riley posted 11 double-doubles last season and has 14 total for her career.
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RIC’s 23-goal weekend carries them through Vermont road trip By Jack Adamo Anchor Sports Writer
The Rhode Island College Club Hockey team, led by captain Greg Dicomitis (seven) and Rob Reall (six), scored a total of 23 goals as they completed a successful road trip to Vermont by picking up a pair of victories against Lyndon State College and Castleton State College. The Anchormen defeated Lyndon State 11-5 on Friday, Nov. 12 and then knocked off Castleton State 12-9 on Saturday. The victories on the road boost RIC’s record to 8-1 overall as the Anchormen remain undefeated (5-0) in the Colonial South Conference of the NECHA (NorthEast Collegiate Hockey Association). The cold didn’t stop the Anchormen from jumping out to a quick start, and it didn’t take long for Dicomitis, who finished with four goals and two assists, to take over the game.
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Rob Reall scored six goals in RIC’s 12-9 win over Castleton State. Early goals from Dicomitis, Reall and Max Glaser left the Anchormen up 3-1 after the first period. The second period started with much of the same as the Anchormen added goals from Brad Conway, who scored twice on a pair of lasers from the blue line, while Dicomitis,
Glaser and Ryan Martins also scored. RIC pulled away even further with goals in the third period from Dicomitis, Reall, Brian Luther and Glaser to lock up the 11-5 victory. RIC captain Nico Drougas dished out three assists in the
victory. Starting goaltender Eric Moscarelli was spectacular in net once again for the Anchormen making saves on 37 of the 40 shots he faced. With the game in hand, Moscarelli was pulled for Tyler McFeeters, who saw his first action of the year with 2:57 left. McFeeters faced four shots, letting up two goals. Just over 20 hours later, the Anchormen took the ice at Spartan Arena, home of Castleton State. The long drive and overnight stay in the hotel seemed to have no negative effects on the Anchormen as they jumped out to another early lead. Reall kept his hot streak going as he posted a hat trick in the first period. Martins also had a goal in the first frame to put RIC up 4-1. In the second period, both the Spartans and Anchormen added four goals as neither offense could be stopped. The scoring fest continued as each
team scored four in the third period, as well. The Anchormen pulled out a 12-9 victory on the strength of six goals from Reall, two from Martins and Bo Atwell and markers from Kyle Short and Dicomitis. Reall’s six goals and three assists tied the RIC single game record for points. Reall’s effort overshadowed another outstanding performance by Ryan Martins who, on top of his two goals, helped out with five assists. RIC also got a solid effort from goaltender John Sgambato who racked up 32 saves in his first start of the season. The Anchormen return to home ice against the US Coast Guard Academy Bears at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 at the Black Stone Valley Sports Center. They then hit the road for a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s championship game with Daniel Webster College on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Cross country season comes to an end at NCAA Regionals By Ethan James Anchor Sports Writer
The Rhode Island College men’s cross country team took to the trails one last time this season at the NCAA New England Regional Championships hosted by Williams College. The Anchormen placed 27th out of 49 teams with a total score of 909. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took first place in the meet with a combined score of 93. MIT had three of their runners finishing in the top 12 runners overall. In a massive race with 333 runners, the Anchormen’s top finisher once again was senior captain Mike Macedo who finished just outside the top third
at 124th place with a time of 28:17. Sophomore Conor McCloskey finished shortly after Macedo with a time of 28:33, which was good enough for a 139th place finish. Classmate Shawn Stadnick finished third for the Anchormen, 200th overall with a total time of 29:48. Cameron Richer, one of two freshmen on the team this season, completed his run in 30:10, which placed him 212th overall. The final Anchorman whose score was counted towards the team total was sophomore Kevin Carey who finished 246th in a completed time of 31:02. The final two runners for RIC were sophomore Austin Pena (252nd) and freshman Tom DiCristofaro (261st) who
finished in times of 31:15 and 31:29, respectively. Overall, it was another successful season for the Anchormen on the trails. The team showed improvement from week to week despite being hampered with injuries throughout the season. With the loss of Macedo next year it will be interesting to see how the team will step up to fill the void and continue to improve. The RIC women’s cross country team participated in the NCAA New England Regional Championships in Williamstown, as well, wrapping up their season. The Anchorwomen finished in 30th place out of 51 teams with a total score of 918. Middlebury
College won the championship with all five of their qualifying racers finishing in the top 20 and a totaling a team score of 58. Senior Katie Desrosiers led the Anchorwomen once again, finishing 90th out of a total of 336 runners with a completed time of 24:52. Freshman Chelsea Marshall put up another strong outing, finishing second for the women’s team, 137th overall and completing her run in a time of 25:40. Seniors Jamie Nunes (225th) and Nicole Poirier (232nd) finished with times of 27:14 and 27:21, respectively. Tying for the fifth spot for the Anchorwomen were Massachusetts natives Kaitlin Geagan and Brooke Iby who
finished 239th and 240th with the same time of 27:38.5. Wrapping up the team was junior Justyna Barlow who ran a time of 28:36 and finished 267th. The Anchorwomen also showed great strides this season, improving from early on. Marshall put up great times as freshman, and will hopefully get even better and help lead the team in future seasons. The women’s team will need to restock next year, as they will be losing five seniors who competed in almost every race this season. The biggest loss will certainly be Desrosiers, who was the teams top finisher in every race this season.
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gave away money all evening to students if they proved they could hit a layup or a free throw in front of the packed house. RIC men’s basketball head coach Bob Walsh, whose Anchormen will be looking for their fifth straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament this season, got the festivities underway with a spin-rama layup challenge. Contestants had to complete ten spins then race the length of the floor and hit a layup to win the challenge. The RIC gymnastics team and their head coach Tristan Poirier led a hula hoop contest for the second consecutive year. The gymnastics team kicks off
their season at Ithaca College on Saturday, Jan. 15. RIC wrestling head coach Jay Jones fired up the crowd before his squad took the floor to lead the contestants in a threeperson team layup relay. Jones’ squad opened up their season with a third place finish at the Roger Williams Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 13. The RIC indoor track teams stepped up next, led by their veteran head coach Kevin Jackson. The men and women’s teams led the residence hall competitors in a team relay challenge. The competitors had to put on a uniform then run baseline to baseline in order to pick up a point. Jackson will begin his tenth season at the helm when both the men and women’s indoor track teams compete in their season opener at Springfield
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College on Saturday, Dec. 4. The final competition of the evening was a shooting contest run by the RIC women’s basketball team and their third year head coach Marcus Reilly. The event was the most exciting of the evening by far, as Weber Hall took home the point when their representative, sophomore Jay West, hit a fall-away free throw shot with the thirty second timer expiring. The Anchorwomen open the season in the Murray Center on Tuesday, Nov. 16 against Albertus Magnus College. Last year Thorp Hall walked away as the winners of Anchor Madness, but this year it would take overtime for Sweet Hall to emerge as the winners. Sweet residents were rewarded with gift cards from corporate sponsor Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Over 1,000 Rhode Island College students representing every residence hall packed the Murray Center for Anchor Madness on Nov. 7.
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Ashley Choiniere named First Team All-Little East Conference
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Rhode Island College junior forward Ashley Choiniere was named First Team AllLittle East Conference for her performance on the women’s soccer team this season on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Choiniere is the first selection on the conference’s top team in three years. A transfer from the Community College of Rhode Island, Choiniere was a key contributor leading the largest year-to-year turnaround in the program’s 16-year history this season. The Anchorwomen finished 3-12 a season ago, but finished 9-7-1 and just missed the LEC tournament this season. Choiniere started all 17 games for the Anchorwomen, scoring 14 goals and racking up 14 assists for a total of 42 points this season. Choiniere’s 14 assists are a new program
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competition. Senior Christopher Dean placed 6th at the 184 pound weight class, placing in his first varsity tournament. Having made it to the semi-finals, Chris plans to build off his momentum and make it to the finals next time. “Making it to the semifinals and losing is never easy to do, but I plan to take it in stride and learn from my mistakes, and hopefully turn it around next week,” Chris said. Though the tournament didn’t go quite the way the Anchormen wanted it to go, they still placed 4th in the tournament while missing one of their heavyweight wrestlers
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JuniorAshley Choiniere. record for a single season, while her total goals and points rank second all-time behind classmate Alexis Smith, who set both marks this season as well. RIC head coach Mike Koperda’s club also received the LEC women’s soccer Team Sportsmanship Award.
and one of their wrestlers at the 197 pound weight class. Drappi still feels good about the team going forward. “I’m not going to say we are happy by not winning, because frankly I thought both myself and the team were going to win,” said Drappi after the tournament. “But I do feel like this team just has much better chemistry than we have had in the past, and that even goes for the young guys who are just stepping onto a college mat for the first time. The season is just starting up, and I think that if we can build off of Saturday and fix the little mistakes than we should do great by the end of the year.” Rhode Island College will compete in the Doug Parker Invitational, hosted by Springfield College on Saturday, Nov. 20.
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Corey Carvalho named Little East Defensive Player of the Year By George Bissell
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Rhode Island College senior defender Corey Carvalho was named the Little East Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season and joined junior midfielder Hector Espildora Fortuno as a First Team AllLEC selection. Junior forward Bruno Costa and senior midfielder Jose Ruiz were named Second Team AllLittle East. RIC head coach John Mello’s club finished the season with a 10-7-2 overall record and a 4-2-1 (third place) mark in the Little East Conference. RIC reached the 10-win plateau for the seventh time in nine years this season. The Anchormen were eliminated in the championship game of the LEC tournament by Keene State College on Sunday, Nov. 7. Carvalho played in 19 games, starting 18 of them, scoring two goals and one as-
sist for five points this season. Carvalho played a key role in the Anchormen holding their opponents to just 197 shots this season, while limiting opponent’s scoring to just 18 goals against in 19 games this season. Espildora Fortuno was an offensive and defensive catalyst from his center midfield position. Espildora Fortuno was also a key component of the team’s set pieces, taking most of the free kicks in the offensive zone. The transfer from Dean College played in 15 games, starting 14 of them, scoring six goals and picking up eight assists for 20 points this season. Espildora Fortuno led the team in assists and points. Costa earned a spot on the league’s All-Conference teams for the second consecutive season, having been named to the First Team in 2009. Costa played in 17 games, starting 14 of them, totaling seven goals and four assists for 18 points this season. Costa was second on the team in goals and assists,
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Senior Corey Carvalho. while ranking third in points on the year. Ruiz played in and started 16 games this season for RIC. Ruiz scored six goals and added two assists for 14 points on the year. Ruiz was tied with Espildora Fortuno for third on the team in goals, while ranking fourth on the club in points.
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Trasso and Sutherland win at Roger Williams Invitational By Geoff Riccio Anchor Sports Writer
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Michael Trasso takes to the mat.
Anchormen stunned by Hawks in home opener By George Bissell Sports Editor
The Rhode Island College men’s basketball team was upset, 67-53, by non-conference Becker in their regular season opener in the Murray Center on Monday, Nov. 15. Becker was led by their senior guard DJ Exum, who scored a game-high 20 points and was one of four Hawks in double figures. Senior center Trae Jacobs contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. Junior guard Terrance Favors added 13 points and four steals, while senior forward Rajai Leggett pitched in with 10 points and five rebounds. RIC junior forward Mason Choice led the Anchormen with 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Junior center Mike Akinrola finished one board shy of a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds
to go along with two blocks. The Anchormen had no answers on the offensive end and were stunned in their regular season opener.
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Alex Cruz rushes the ball Becker College on Monday night.
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The Rhode Island College wrestling team placed fourth in their season opener at the Roger Williams Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 13. RIC finished just 3.5 points out of second place and had seven wrestlers place individually. Messiah College (146.5), Roger Williams University (120.0) and Johnson & Wales University (120.0) finished ahead of the Anchormen (116.5). Senior captain Kevin Sutherland defended his title at
the 149 pound weight class, becoming tournament champion for the third time in his four years at RIC. “It feels good to start off the year with a title, and it especially feels good to defend it properly,” said Kevin, who won the tournament his freshman, junior, and now his senior year. Junior Michael Trasso, who competed at the 141 pound weight class, won a tournament for the first time in his collegiate career. Trasso finished second at RWU Invitational during his freshmen year, but was ineligible for last year’s tournament. Both Sutherland
and Trasso went a perfect 5-0 to begin the season. Junior Captain Brandon Gauthier and Senior Travis Drappi both placed third in the 125 pound and the 133 pound weight classes, respectively. Both battled back hard from tough losses in the semi-finals and won their next two matches to place third on the day. Freshmen Josh Baker and Kevin Barrucci placed 5th and 6th at the 133 pound and 149 pound weight classes, respectively. For both wrestlers, this was their first collegiate See WRESTLING Page 31
Anchor Madness sweeps the Murray Center By George Bissell Sports Editor
For the first and hopefully not the final time this year, the Rhode Island College student body came out in full force to support the six varsity winter sports teams as a part of the 16th annual Anchor Madness on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Students from the residence halls packed the Murray Center stands like sardines and competed in a series of challenges that not only rewarded the eventual winners, Sweet Hall, but brought the entire student body and the athletes closer together for a special evening. The sea of colors that spread across the Murray Center stands from students that dressed up to support their residence halls included red (Willard Hall), orange (New Hall), blue (Weber Hall), yellow (Thorp Hall) and purple (Browne Hall). RIC’s assistant athletic director for media relations and promotions, Scott Gibbons, emceed the event. He See MADNESS Page 30
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Willard Hall residents show their school pride during Anchor Madness last Tuesday night.