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So many accents LILLIAN HELLMAN’S “THE LITTLE FOXES” nick boStrawS anchor contributor

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ake us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” - The song of Solomon 2:15. The grapes indeed haven’t spoiled for RIC’s main stage production of “The Little Foxes.” The play follows a wealthy, southern family that awaits the return of their patriarch, Horace Giddens (played by Neil S. Jeronimo,) as Regina, Horace’s wife (played by Helena Tafuri) and her brothers (Jack Clarke, Joe DeLeo,) plot dastardly, financial deeds. Praise goes to Director Bob Colonna, for “The Little Foxes” was an enjoyable night at the theater. The flow and pace never dulled in this melodrama and I was quite impressed with how invested I was with the characters. I also loved the quality of the set in its portrayal of the time period. The Golden Bostraws acting award has got to go to Ms. Helena Tafuri for giving us a phenomenal Regina Giddens. Good Lord, did this actress have a presence on stage! I was intimidated in my seat and my finances weren’t even in jeopardy! Each time she was on stage the play was better, smarter and more entertaining. Most of the cast deserves praise as well. They had been actors tackling southern accents and one tackling an Irish. While I was impressed with most of the acting, I felt some of the actors were not entirely into character as some of the others. Well done, cast and crew. I can’t wait for the next production!

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WXIN DJ fired for playing offensive interview Claims he was not trained properly eliSHa kay aldricH news editor @anchornews

hat would you do if you were walking past the Student Union and heard very loud remarks about rape, violence and even mass suicide? Students on campus were subjected to such an experience on Wednesday, when Dillon Walsh,

a now former 90.7 WXIN DJ, was playing a rather graphic interview on air. But, Walsh stated that he did not know he wasn’t allowed to use interviews like that. The interview in question is the last interview given by performer GG Allin, shortly before he died in 1993. In it, he makes comments about raping the men and women who get on stage with him,

mutilating himself and others, and finally killing himself and his fans when he is ready to die, claiming he did not want a normal death.

point, and I feel very uncomfortable with him having access to my name.”

Students were obviously very upset about the comments, and one student (who will remain anonymous) even stated that they do not feel safe with such content playing over the airwaves at WXIN.

There were also complaints of anti-semitism, and violence against veterans. Walsh has denied making any such remarks, nor does the interview that he played contain any content specifically about those topics, even though it was incredibly vulgar.

“Honestly, the student seemed incredibly threatening,” they said. “He was even talking about murdering his granddad at one

Walsh was fired on air by WXIN General Manager Robert Smith, who declined to comment about the issue.

In the days since, Walsh has come forward stating that he was unaware of many of the protocols that WXIN follows, nor did he know who Smith even was. He also said that he was falsely accused of saying that he wanted to kill veterans on air. “He said that they had received complaints that I had said something about killing a veteran, and it being WXIN the day after Veteran’s Day, see page 3 this was a

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Compliments, not crushes Elisha kay aldrich News Editor @AnchorNews

n our last foray into the twitterverse, we saw how @RICxCrushes promoted anonymity, which in some cases, has the potential for disaster. But now, Rhode Island College students have another Twitter account to give shout outs to one another, this time without hiding behind the curtain of the internet. @RICCompliments is newer than its counterpart, with only 73 followers and following 134. They’ve only put out 31 tweets so far, but each one is breath of fresh air, a positive light in the dark negativity that unfortunately has become synonymous with social media. Tweets range from “just saying hi,” to “thank you for being such a good friend.” All are tagged with the person they

are referencing, and rather than submitting anonymously like with @RICxCrushes, students can submit straight through Twitter’s direct message feature. “I have a lot of friends that are seniors, and the stress is kind of getting to us. And I wanted something that would encourage them to keep going,” said the student behind @RICCompliments, Will Poole. Poole himself is a senior, and has been set in the stressful mindset that comes with being so close to graduation. But, he explained that is why he started this Twitter account, so that students can change the stress into positivity. “There’s a lot of good things that happen on this campus, especially with the other Twitters we’ve had, that go under noticed,” he said. “Some people need assurance that

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they’re doing things right, and that everything is going to be okay.” While Poole didn’t make his account in response to Crushes, he stated that he believed it got really out of hand. “I know people who have been tweeted. There was a tweet about me on there that was inappropriate,” he said. “I don’t know who runs it, they don’t filter it, they just sort of tweet everything that’s sent. It’s very disrespectful.” He added that only a few of the tweets sent to him have been anonymous. Transparency is not necessarily an issue to him. Poole also mentioned that most of the tweets coming from his account are encouraging students, and letting them know that they can make it the rest of the way through the semester. His favorite thing? That he is helping students feel good about themselves, just to have something brighten their day.

Director of Alumni Affairs, Suzy Alba. —Courtesy of suzyalba.com

A friend to both students and alumni Meet Suzy Alba ryan foley

Going straight to the cause Doctors research autism at a cellular level Victoria Hope Anchor Staff

ave you ever thought about what makes you a person? Your DNA, RNA and all that good stuff? Did you ever think about how it all carefully formed its way to making you, without any sort of mistake? Now, take a second to think about if it had. Wouldn’t you want to know why? Well, you may be able to find Courtesy of out thanks to welkomophetwerk.nl last week’s biology symposium. Doctor Eric Murrow from Brown University came to RIC to speak about the genetic developments in the human body and how they contribute to autism and other disabilities. Genetic developments, in Murrow’s terms, are developments that influence how DNA and RNA are coded and transcribed in the body as it matures. Both DNA and RNA are considered to be the building blocks in which bodily functions and distinctive traits are formed by. DNA and RNA come from chromosomes. Each chromosome is in a pairlike arrangement, with each pair containing a different set of instructions for transcription and

transcoding for the zygote that it is connected to. The zygotes then act as the fertilizers which then create the newly formed human body. Sometimes, there are errors in the human body; whether the DNA/RNA was transcoded improperly or the newly formed human body alters the DNA/ RNA strands as the human is born from its mother. These errors are what biologists call mutations. Some mutations can be good for the advancement of the human race. For example, the adaptability of double jointedness can assist humans in being able to more readily acquire food or build sheltering structures better than their non double-jointed counterparts. However, some mutations can be considered unpleasant for those who are born with them. Dr. Murrow focuses on the mutation that is now universally known as autism. Autism starts when the chromosome pairs do not contain certain building blocks that the body needs to properly function in all of life’s aspects. From running to climbing to reading, the mind is used for all of these endeavors. In a non-autistic person’s body, the building blocks are present within the body’s cells. These cells then develop properly and assist in the healthy birth of a human baby. When a person is born with autism, their cells are not fully equipped to handle the outside world. These cells that are absent from the body are usually the cells that control cognitive functions, or how the brain processes concepts.

When a person with autism is exposed to what psychologists call ‘triggers,’ their minds do not interpret the stimulus as something that can be coped with in usually socially-acceptable manners. Instead, the mind of the autistic individual intercepts the triggers as a danger signal that needs to be warded off or eliminated completely. A person with autism may rock their bodies in a swaying, lopsided motion or may screech loudly to ward off the trigger that is upsetting how their mind processes information that is being thrown its way. Dr. Murrow and his team of cellular biology researchers are attempting to find ways to help detect the presence of autism in a human baby’s body before it is born to determine whether or not a baby will be born with the disorder. While there have already been tests that establish the basis for early autism screenings, Dr. Murrow’s mission is to improve detection time so doctors can prescribe medicines, diets, exercise and other lifestyle changes to help reduce the chance that the DNA/RNA cells will be more adequately nourished; therefore, the baby will have a chance of being born without autism. Dr. Murrow’s team is also attempting to better educate both doctors and expectant mothers about autism and what causes the disorder to be present in some humans but not in others. The team is attempting to educate these diverse groups by making more information readily available for doctors to give to their patients. The success of this health initiative has been slowly but surely making its way to medical centers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts area.

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he midterm elections might be over, but some of the candidates are a little closer to home than the RIC community might expect. Suzy Alba, the new Director of Alumni Affairs and College Relations, won back her seat on the Smithfield town council. But now that election season is over, what does Alba plan to do for students; new and old? A 2005 graduate of RIC, Alba is excited to give back to her alma mater, which she credits for giving her an interest in public service. She served as president of Student Community Government during her senior year. Prior to her position in administration, Alba was a public speaking professor here at RIC. Alba has also worked as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving at Brown University as well as for the nonprofit organization United Way. She has also volunteered for Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts’ campaign. The Student Alumni Association was founded in February by Alba, former Student Community Government President Hillary Costa and 1976 RIC alumnus Karen Davie, as a sister organization to the Alumni Association.

service to the college and the Alumni Association, demonstrated by their time, talent or treasure. The Charles B. Willard Achievement Award will be given to a graduate with distinguished achievement in his or her field. The Alumni Service Award does not necessarily have to go to a graduate of Rhode Island College but the recipient must have made a contribution to the college through time, talent or resources. The Alumni Faculty Award will be given to an employee of the college who is known for their unique contribution to RIC. The Alumni Staff Award will be given to any employee of the college who has made a unique contribution. Finally, the Young Alumni Award will be given to a graduate who has graduated within the past ten years and has made a contribution to the college since graduation. Nominations and supporting materials are due to the Alumni Office by December 16. Alba is passionate about pairing current students with RIC alumni. Her goal is to pair as many RIC students as possible with RIC alumni. When a student graduates from Rhode Island College, they are automatically a part of the Alumni Association, which includes all of RIC’s alumni, totaling more than 56,000.

According to Alba, the mission of the Student Alumni Association is to “engage graduates in the college in a variety of ways. We are responsible for planning social networking events for our alumni so that they’re able to reconnect with each other and reconnect with the college. We also plan signature events throughout the year like the Alumni Awards Dinner.”

In addition to her duties here at RIC and on the Smithfield Town Council, Alba is a member of the Women’s Fund of RI, Save the Bay and the Smithfield Preservation Society. She received the Rising Star in Politics award from the Rhode Island YWCA in 2013 and won the Young Alumna of the Year Award from RIC in 2009.

This year’s Alumni Awards Dinner will be held on May 7, where a myriad of awards will be given to alumni and those who have shown true dedication to Rhode Island College. The Alumna/Alumnus of the Year award will be given to a Rhode Island College graduate with outstanding

All students are welcome to join the Student Alumni Association. The application can be downloaded on the SAA website. The next time you are at the Kauffman Center, be sure to drop by and say hello to Alba.

For more information on the Student Alumni Association, visit http://www.ric.edu/alumniaffairs/saa.php For more information on Suzy Alba, visit http://suzyalba.com

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Depression hits RI teens in the thousands — by Elisha Kay Aldrich, News Editor Anya Rader Wallack, President of Arrowhead Health Analytics and Michael Fine, Director of the RI Department of Health.

Healthcare reform forum to take place Nov. 19 RIC - The American Democracy Project will host its first healthcare reform discussion on Wednesday, featuring Ira Magaziner, the Clinton Administration’s Senior Advisor for policy development and the architect for their health reform plan. Felice Freyer, a health care reporter from the Boston Globe will be featured as well. The panel will discuss the many perspectives about health care reform, and the government’s role in it. Other prominent figures there will be Elizabeth Roberts, the RI Lieutenant Governor; Jean Sullivan, Director of the Center for Health Law and Economics at Commonwealth Medicine;

RIC to test emergency notiﬁcation system RIC - On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Rhode Island College will conduct a test of its emergency notification system between 8 and 11 a.m. The test will take place over multiple channels, including a computer messaging system, a text messaging service, a campus wide email, all blue light phones giving public address announcements, and a classroom telephone alert. All tests will indicate that they are only tests, and when tests conclude, campus police will send out another notification. If you do not have the text messaging service, you can sign up at www.ric.edu/ emergencymanagement.

RHODE ISLAND - High school students reporting depression are at an all time high according to a statewide survey. Last year, over 9,000 reported experiencing depression, and 1,100 of those students considered committing suicide. Around half attempted. In percentages, these numbers round out to be roughly 28.8 percent, which is consistent with national data, with roughly 29.9 percent of teens in the nation reporting depression. The issue is statewide problem, with suburbs and urban areas both reporting numbers as high as 30 percent. The school with the highest percentage of depressed students? The Beacon Charter High School for the Arts in Woonsocket, reporting that 41 percent of their students have experienced depression.

Arrest in shooting made near PC PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island There has been an arrest made in the shooting on Huxley Avenue, which took place at around 1

problem,” Walsh said. “I told him I had no idea from cover what he was talking about, as I sincerely do not remember saying anything about veterans, and whether there was a recording we could listen to to verify. He told me it was playing in the Don and it didn’t matter.”

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Walsh’s show was meant to be a comedy talk show, where he plays a character, and does not necessarily mean anything he says on the show. The point was to be slightly vulgar, and to push the limits of the rules. There was also an issue of the clip that Walsh played not being FCC compliant, which is part of station policy. Walsh did not have permission to play the interview, which is on Youtube, but he stated that he has never heard of any such policy, nor was he told what constitutes as FCC compliant and what does not. Walsh believes that the firing was based off personal preference, and not because of the interview he had played. “It is my opinion that this is based more on a personal problem, perhaps, than one of content, or, at the very least, there absolutely should have been some sort of lead-up to this. It is my opinion another DJ would have been offered a warning, or perhaps to be moved to a slot when the show would not be playing in the cafeteria.” So, what of his training, then? Why was Walsh unaware of the policies set forth by the station? Could he have been fired, quite publicly, for the wrong reasons? Former Program Director Nick DeSimone, who would have been responsible for Walsh’s training last year, says he has no idea. “He was trained exactly the same as everyone else, and I think it goes without saying that the actions of one irresponsible idiot shouldn’t reflect poorly on an entire

WXIN on-air studio. —Dannie Franciosi, Photo Editor station of hardworking people that strive to deliver a quality experience. WXIN was my baby, and the people that succeeded me are just as dedicated,” DeSimone said. The current Program Director, Jason Johnson, stated that he also gave Walsh a review of his training this year. He also stated that he made sure that Walsh was aware of the fact that he had to do simple things, such as go to meetings, and who his superiors in the station were, both facts that Walsh claimed he was unaware of. This brings up the matter of personality clashes that Walsh touched upon. There were several reports of Walsh having been drunk at the station, and on his show, by members of WXIN, but according to Johnson, such accusations were never proven. Johnson stated that, overall, Walsh was quite friendly and professional in the office setting. He also added that the way in which Walsh was fired may have been out of line. “Necessary, yes. Out of line, a little bit,” he said. “I wanted to do it myself and be a lot more calm about it, as to not cause any anger on his part. I think it would have been appropriate to pull him out of the studio and then fire him.” Johnson added that he would have discussed the complaints given, rather than firing Walsh on the spot.

a.m. on Saturday morning. Police arrived to the site, finding a silver Hyundai with several bullet holes in the rear window, four bullet casings in the street, and a Providence man who had been shot in the arm. According to the victim, the shooting occurred due to an altercation between himself and the shooter, who had been in two separate cars at the time. After the incident, the shooter took off in his own car, down Eaton Street, and from his license plates was identified as Willie Washington of Smithfield. He was arrested that night, and will be charged with one count of felony assault.

What’s Happening in the world? More like what’s happening on a comet! DARMSTADT, Germany - The Philae probe landing on the nucleus of comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko is arguably one of the greatest achievements that mankind has ever had. Philae finally made touchdown on 67P on Nov. 12, ten years after it was launched into space with the Rosetta spacecraft. Although the mission is headed by the European Space Agency, the data that Philae

3 collects will be some of the first of its kind, giving information about what exactly makes up the surface of a comet. During the initial landing, Philae bounced roughly one kilometer off the comet due to a harpoon failure, but was able to make it back onto 67P. On Nov. 14, it was reported that the probe was low on power, and the next day, stopped transmitting. Scientists hope that as the comet circles closer to the sun, Philae will be able to charge using its solar panels.

Al Roker weather the weather for 34 hours straight NEW YORK, NY - The Guinness Book of World Records has some pretty strange stuff in it, and it’s even weirder when those records are broken. Famous weatherman Al Roker broke the world record for the longest weather report last week, with a report lasting a whopping 34 hours. Roker planned the event to take part in World Records Day on Nov. 13, as well as raise money for the armed forces. The 34-hour-long broadcast, nicknamed “Rokerthon,” did come with a few rules though— Roker could only talk about the weather, currently or seven days in the past or ahead; for every hour completed, he would get a five minute break; and he had to have two independent witnesses there at all times.

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nyone walking past the Student Union last Thursday would’ve found a wide assortment of video game, tv and anime characters gathered in the Ballroom. From Mario to “Attack on Titan”to “Arrested Development,” there were characters from all over the spectrum and for that night, any cosplayers were invited to Otaku’s first Cosplay Dance Party. The Cosplay Dance Party, cosponsored by GAMER, WXIN, The Anchor and Anchor TV, ran from 6 to 11 p.m. in the SU Ballroom and included dancing, food and a cosplay contest, all for $5 ($3 if you were in cosplay.) “I like to dance, I like to cosplay, so I thought it’d be a great idea,” said Tayla Cardillo, president of Otaku, in regards to how the idea of the event came to mind. Many cons in the southern New England area, in particular Anime

Boston, had forgone many raves and dance parties due to problems that usually stem from them because of the crowd. Tayla felt that having this party was a way to “fill the gap” for many cosplayers who want to have dance parties in a much safer environment. The money made at the door is meant to go back into Otaku’s revenue to help defray the cost of the event and also to give the club a bit more money to play with. “This way we can put on better events,” says Tayla. The Cosplay Contest had over twenty entries, including a female eleventh doctor from “Doctor Who,” Mikasa from “Attack on Titan” and even the Joker from “Batman.” First place went to Harrison Braley for his Hiccup cosplay from “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” second place to Quan Ma for her Halloween version of Hatsune Miku and third place to Morgan Berard for her Azula cosplay from “Avatar: the Last Airbender.” The winners received $75, $50 and $25 gift RIC students had fun dressing up for the cards to Jo-Ann’s Fabrics respectively. Cosplay Dance Party. —Everton Carter, Anchor Staff and Dannie Franciosi, Photo Editor

I think I’m getting sick. Now what? Four tips to a speedy recovery Janine boiSelle assistant editor

hough Lil Wayne would be disappointed with me using sick instead of “ill,” everyone is well-aware of this sickening time of year. Workloads are piling up; final exams are closer than we think, and for many, stress levels are at an all-time high. Unfortunately, lots of stress leads to weakening immune systems, which makes catching pesky bugs a lot easier. If you’re one of the many who picked up some kind of something, I have a few simple reminders to keep you going. I am not a registered medical physician of any kind, but maybe this list of tips will be of help.

4. THINK POSITIVELY

Sometimes when people get sick, they instantly begin to worry about all of the responsibilities that they have. However, worrying about your overall workload, on top of feeling like crap, can take more of a toll on

your body than you might already be feeling. Take a second, step back, and breathe. You’ve made it to at least 18 years of age, and you were able to get through all the other illnesses that have come your way. Thinking positively will bring positive results.

3. EAT AND HYDRATE

These are essential to staying alive, so do not neglect this tip when you’re sick. Depending on what kind of bug you have, getting food to stay down can be difficult, but water almost never fails to stay in your system. Your body uses a lot of fluids when you’re sick, and you need a source of energy for your body to utilize. Often times, if this department is lacking, it can lead to serious headaches, fatigue, or worse. Don’t let your list of symptoms grow!

2. SLEEP

Everyone’s bodies need to be well rested in order to function during the day. Though

all of us have a lot on our plates, you won’t get much done if you’re struggling to stay awake. Try to give yourself at least a solid eight hours of sleep every night. If you’re having trouble sleeping— adjusting the temperature of the room or drinking a cup of Sleepytime tea can make all the difference. NyQuil and Melatonin are another option, but I advise you to speak with a doctor before taking any sleeping aid medications.

1. RELAX

Whatever might be upsetting your stomach, bothering your throat or stuffing up your nose, there’s a good chance that it will pass in a few weeks, tops. Your professors will understand if you miss a class or two, and you will finish out the semester strong if you believe in yourself. So in the meantime: Relax. You’ve been working your tail off for the past few months, and you and your body deserve a break.

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The Trojan war Staying protected in college ZacHary mellin ric life editor @anchorriclife

ome of you may have noticed a funny little survey in the last issue–a survey about the use of protection among Rhode Island College students. There were some pretty interesting things I learned from this data, so let’s see if I can reveal some information to help keep Planned Parenthood out of the picture. I talked to 50 people when I conducted this survey: 27 commuters and 23 residents. Unsurprisingly, 44 of them had experience with male condoms. This is pretty much the most common form of protection in existence, and is handed out by basically everyone in the school. RA’s, SCG, Health Services, your biology professor…literally everyone. They’re simple, effective and quick to use– kind of. Go look up condom instructions on the CDC site or something like that. You’ll find a list 10 times longer than something I’d put in an article, but suffice to say, I can guarantee the majority of those 44 don’t follow those instructions (I know I don’t), and those instructions are the only way to guarantee the 97 percent effectiveness rate condoms boast. While we’re at it, the next most common answer on the survey was the birth control pill. Again, surprising absolutely no one. While I’m not going to argue the contraceptive powers of this little wonder, it’s worth noting that the pill is only effective after seven consecutive days, and that counts any time you miss a dose. Also, a whole lot of drugs interact poorly with it, including some antibiotics and migraine medications. You know, things no college student ever uses. Again, I’m not saying to stop using these two super effective forms

of protection, but to think of other things—four people surveyed had experience with an IUD or similar device. This is a hormonal implant that works similarly to the pill, but requires a single, short procedure, and about a week to take effect. These boast a 99.2% effectiveness rate—and is completely reversible. Only one person each had experienced female condoms, diaphragms or spermicide. I’m not going to get into “hows” or”whys” here, but these are definite, effective forms of protection that are worth at least looking into; especially in relationships, where contraception is more sought after than disease prevention. Finally, we have some of the more… interesting options. 14 of the 50 people surveyed had experience with the good old “pull and pray” technique. I don’t even want to respond to that. I understand it, I’ve done it, but there is nothing more I can say about it. Don’t be stupid.

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Which methods of protection do you have experience with (used by either you or a partner)? Male Condom

The Pill

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Anyway, Plan B, or the morning after pill, were used by six of the people surveyed. Again, no real response here. I mean, good for you for being cautious? The last two are even more interesting, as these options weren’t on the survey, but were write-ins for the “other” category—abstinence and anal. I suppose the former is a quite effective way of protection, but I can’t really give any tips as to its use… the latter is a great contraceptive (if both involved are actually willing to try it; an exceedingly rare thing), but does nothing for disease prevention. In fact, it might make it worse. Stay safe, RIC.

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disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Anchor. mentions that God also talks to us in several ways: the bible, our consciences, through other people and what we experience in our daily lives. Let’s say you’re walking through the campus and someone stops you to ask directions. That’s an opportunity of grace that God has given you to help someone. “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). The mass revolves around God’s word, Jesus’s words in the bible and Jesus Himself in the Eucharist, which people can receive if they are able to.

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Four people were arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last week for feeding the homess in public areas. —Courtesy of New York Times

Feeding the hungry Good or bad? Colleen Cartwright Anchor Staff

would first like to say that I don’t think that it’s right for a 90-yearold man, homeless advocate, Christian pastor, and a priest to be arrested for feeding the hungry. They were arrested for feeding the homeless people of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There was an ordinance passed against feeding the homeless in a public area. The men went against this ordinance and fed the homeless anyways. After they were brought in and let go again they proceeded to feed the homeless in public again. They received another citation and got arrested. They face up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. What, may I ask, is wrong with this world? How could anybody get mad that these people went out of their way to feed the less fortunate? Those who have passed this ordinance should be ashamed of themselves. No one wants to go hungry and if they were in a situation where they couldn’t eat, they would see that this was no crime but a courageous act of kindness. I would and have done the same thing, the only difference being that it wasn’t against the law.

According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, at least 21 cities have taken to this ordinance. The coalition proposes a few different ideas on why. One possibility is that if people are feeding the homeless, they will never get out of being homeless. So let them die of starvation? I think that is a ridiculous reason to let someone go hungry. Another possibility is that it’s a public health safety issue, which I can understand, but again, letting people go without food is a worse consequence. According to the World Health Organization, 120 Americans died in 2004 due to starvation.. That number is still awfully high when it comes to a human life. It isn’t right that people can’t share food with the homeless. Is it okay to walk by a child who clearly suffers from malnutrition and not give them food? It’s not okay and I certainly couldn’t just walk by without doing anything. I would be just like that old man, the pastor and the priest; getting handcuffed and facing the $500 fine. This world really should get its priorities in order. The billions they spend on sending soldiers overseas could be used to feed much of the hungry in our country. So to all the people who passed this ordinance, I have a question for you: How do you sleep at night?

here’s always the opportunity to bring a situation to Jesus. That’s why He remains so closely to us; to listen, to answer our prayers, to supply our needs and for us to worship Him. Jesus wants to remain in our hearts. Jesus does not just remain in church. He is in the hearts of people that receive Him in Holy Communion (Eucharist) and then His love goes out into the world through them. Just like how we go to school to learn; our knowledge doesn’t withstand only on the college campus. We use it at our jobs, with our families, friends and in our community. It’s the same with God’s love, His mercy and His teachings— they reflect in our daily lives and how we respond to situations with other people. The church is there for us to learn and understand Christ’s teachings, as well as receive Him in the sacraments, so we live in His light of grace. In his book, “Why Go to Mass?

An Answer for Teens & Families,” Father Raymond N. Suriani explains the meaning of each part of the mass, as many of the prayers relate directly to us. When the priest says: “Let us pray,” and then pauses, Father Suriani says that that’s when we remember our personal intentions for attending mass. He provides examples of this, like “the healing of a broken relationship.” He also encourages us to mention our intentions, for ourselves and others, during the offertory prayer when the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar, and again during the blessing, when Jesus becomes present in the bread and wine. Whatever we need is united with Jesus and together as a community; we are praying for each other, too. God is truly present at the mass and in the sacraments, specifically in the Holy Eucharist. Father Suriani stated: “It is Jesus, our Savior, who speaks to us at every Mass, and it is Jesus (not a symbol of Jesus) whom we receive.” He

Why read a book when you can watch anime? victor martelle Opinions Editor @AnchorOpinions

orry, bookworms. If you want to really immerse yourself in a fantasy world, try taking up anime. Anime has taken the spotlight in many basements of geeks and man caves. How could anyone resist watching heart pounding and emotionally filled animes intertwined with a story that’ll keep you on your toes? The only acceptable excuse may be that you never heard of animes. Similar to the ordinary cartoons you see on TV, animes are Japanesestyle cartoons. Basically, they’re cartoons that in my opinion, paint a more vivid story of things. They are always done in Japanese, but there are options for either English subtitles or a complete dub (in which the voices are entirely dubbed over in English.) Animes are generally more relaxed on nudity, blood and death. Unlike

popular movies and shows, the main characters may get hurt a lot, or even die. Although, many current popular animes focus on the main

RIC student Nicholas Bilodeau made an important point about Holy Eucharist, which he learned from a priest’s sermon: “Communion amplifies your wellmeaning intentions, meaning your intentions to do good deeds. You know, it just helps you become a better person, nicer and more caring. Also, it helps you become the person you want to be and when you think you’re becoming a person you don’t like, Communion will help you with that.” In the Lord’s Prayer, taught by Jesus Himself, it says, “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.” Father Suriani agrees that it is difficult to forgive, but emphasizes that Jesus knows just how hard it is. Remember, He was crucified, yet still forgave his murderers and the thieves that were crucified alongside him. In praying the Lord’s Prayer, we are expressing our belief that God will help us with His grace to overcome what is difficult to accomplish on our own. Thank you, Father Suriani, and also Ryan Foley for providing his book. character gradually getting stronger to fight whatever evil they face. It isn’t just guts and gore. Most animes are plagued with humor and a deep storyline. On top of this, there are hundreds of different animes to watch, all with a unique story. There are animes that have up to 600 episodes, (some storylines never seem to end) all the way down to hour-long movies. On average, an anime is about 25 episodes, with each episode lasting about 20 minutes in length. Personally, I grew up loving anime after my mother and I watched “My Neighbor Totoro” together. She loved the movie, and I later even introduced her to other animes. What compelled us to watch them was the artwork. The art, specifically the music and animation, is more well-done than it is in American cartoons. One of the best things about anime however is that it’s for all ages; from young teens to older adults. Unfortunately, people seem to have the idea that anime is only for kids and college students, which couldn’t be further from the truth. So, if you want to get started, a simple Google search may be your first steps, or even asking people you know.

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Hollaback’s catcalling video may be inviting more than small talk. However, is this wrong? I don’t think it is necessarily bad to talk to a woman with the intent of asking her out or what have you. But I can see how it can get annoying at times, and what I’m trying to say is, it’s all about how you do it—that’s the difference between catcalling, complimenting, and simply wanting to talk to a woman.

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sking someone how they are doing is not catcalling. The oxford dictionary states that catcalling is to “make a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to a woman passing by.” A video posted by a company called Hollaback has gone viral. It depicts a woman who walks the streets of New York for a total of 10 hours, in which she receives multiple rude, sexual comments, a person who follows her and many other remarks. But it seems after this video was posted, many have forgotten what catcalling actually is. Out of the 10 hours, only the worst offending comments are presented for the viewer. On top of this, the uploader of the YouTube video has disabled its likes and dislikes. Anyone smell what I’m smelling? Anyway, what angers me is how the media and feminists are promoting this video. Upon

viewing, the bulk of the presented “catcalls” are compliments, like “Have a good day, beautiful” and “How are you?” Don’t get me wrong, there are a few instances in this video that make me shake my head; such as when someone shouted “damn” while looking at the woman’s backside, and again when a stranger creepily walked right beside her for five minutes. Unfortunately, though, everything in this video is being shown as something that shouldn’t be happening. Some might argue that a woman who answers any of these remarks

It also shouldn’t be surprising that the targets of catcalling are divided. There are many blog posts written by targets of catcalling, who express how it boosts their ego. Also never talked about is how catcalling can be a problem for men, which is shown in independent videos released after Hollaback’s video went viral. So is catcalling actually a problem? For the most part, yes. Genuine catcalling is rude and childish, and the people who do this need to be given a good slap by their mothers. To conclude, the video put out by Hollaback depicts only a few real instances of cat calling, and should be treated with a grain of salt.

Q&Anchor: What are your thoughts on catcalls? Brittany Baker | Biology, 2015 I think catcalls are disrespectful to women. Some women like the attention, but I personally can’t stand when it happens. I believe that it is degrading to women and sends out a horrible message. It makes me feel as if I am just a piece of meat on display. I don’t like sexual comments; they make me feel very uncomfortable. I believe that the way women dress and present themselves provoke men to speak sexually towards them. I think it goes both ways. We, as women, can’t solely blame men. We do the same things to men when we’re with our girlfriends. It might not be as abrupt, but it still happens.

Alex Werchadlo | Youth Development, 2016 It depends on the situation. I think it can be a big deal, but also not a big deal. I think it can be taken as a compliment. It can also be creepy depending on how old the cat caller is. [It’s] Something you can just ignore. It’s inappropriate and unnecessary at times. Just keep swimming!

Lindsay Ratcliffe | Biology, 2017 Justin Williams | Mass Media Communications, 2016 There’s a difference between compliments and just plain obnoxiousness. Screaming at the top of your lungs about some girl’s ass is annoying for everyone and allows dudes to keep their “macho” mentality malarkey.

Melissa DuBois | Youth Development, 2016 (It’s) nothing to get your panties in a bunch over. They’re just stupid remarks and noises. Ignore that shit and maybe laugh about it. Fuck the haters. If it’s not degrading, take it as a compliment! Don’t feed the monsters; just keep swimming. If they’re old, just scream.

I think that there are a lot of behaviors that some people find offensive or disrespectful. Personally, I believe that catcalls show how social interactions reveal a group of people that do not know how to mind their attitudes in public. I think that catcalls or other public exclamations to strangers should not be the call for public outcry, but between friends there should be respect for those who feel the behavior is out of line.

Marshell DeMacedo | Computer Science, 2015 They can be humorous when used in a joking fashion between friends. When the power of the catcall is put in the wrong larynx, they become quite disrespectful, as they will be aimed at strangers. They can be seen as devolving an individual’s social or human worth.

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Wrestling dominates with five pins; wins 50-4 aleX wall assistant editor

t’s officially the start of wrestling season for RIC. Coach Jay Jones is back for his 16th wrestling season. The team took their first victory on Wednesday against Daniel Webster and Coach Jones won his 200th match at RIC. Freshman Brennan Libel weighed in at 125 and won by a forfeit. Junior Chris Pecora also won by forfeit but was given an exhibition match. He won the match by a pin. Sophomore Jake Dorman wrestled in the 133 group and won his match 17-1 on a technical fault. Junior Ricondo Cole wrestled at 141 and pinned his opponent in the first period.

Sophomore Chris Kelly won his weight class of 157 18-14 giving the team four points to their overall score. Freshman Vincent Drago won by a pin. Junior Brandon Conrad and Sophomore John Georges won in the 184 and 197 weight classes also by pins. Freshman Kevin Hernando lost his heavyweight match by a major. He also had an exhibition match where he lost 7-6 by a decision. According to Conrad, “My match went good. The first weigh-in and match is always difficult. But I’m just going to take it one match at a time.” Conrad, along with his teammates, have high hopes for the upcoming season. “If we can all stay healthy and stay focused throughout the season, I can see us placing top four at Nationals and sending a majority of our team to

Junior Ricondo Cole -GoAnchormen.com Nationals at the end of the year.” In upcoming action, the Anchormen will compete in the Doug Parker Invitational this Saturday.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK RICONDO COLE, JUNIOR, WRESTLING Ricondo “Moony” Cole was one of five Rhode Island College wrestlers to pick up a win via pin in a 50-4 debacle against Daniel Webster College. He pinned his man in 1:42. Cole was ranked second in New England at 141 pounds coming into the season. He proved his ranking to be honest, making quick work of his opponent.

Emmanuel Asiedu: RIC loses 4-3 against Westfield State Black Thunder aleX wall assistant editor

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s I approached the soccer team’s table in Donovan to interview Emmanuel Asiedu, Rhode Island College’s star soccer player, I interrupted a joke between him, his teammates and the ladies sitting a table away. It seemed to be one of those moments you share with close friends that only insiders will understand. But, after the laughter was over, Asiedu took a more serious tone. “My career could have been better, I would have loved a championship. I tried to give it my all.” From the look in his eyes I believed him.

they’re all good kids.” He singled out his Senior Night to be his favorite memory from his time with the RIC soccer program. Not because of his big game performance; scoring a goal and assisting on another in a 3-0 win against cross town rival Johnson and Wales, but because of the contributions from the other seniors that night. “All the seniors got to play and we impacted the game.”

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Asiedu finished eighth all-time at RIC for goals scored in a career, two All-LEC Second Team appearances and a First Team All-LEC appearance this season. He lead the conference in points and is tied for the lead in goals, proving to be one of the most valuable players to his team in the Little East. “The accolades don’t really matter. I just wanted to win the conference to be honest. We graduated eight seniors this year and everyone thinks RIC is going to fall off. We still have our core together and I think we can make it to the semifinals again next year.” Aseidu hopes to be apart of the program next year but not as a player. He wants to help out at practice and even possibly coach.

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Asiedu left it all on the field for his senior season. He led the team in goals with 13 including six gamewinners. He was a perfect 5-5 on penalty kick opportunities and started in all 18 games he played. When asked what his legacy would be at Rhode Island College, he looked puzzled. “I don’t think I aspired to leave a legacy, I just want the next class to do better.” He’s all about his team. “All four years I’ve loved all the players we’ve had,

riday night was a tough loss for the RIC Hockey team to Westfield State, resulting in a score of 4-3. The team had shown hope in the first period when Norman Vickers scored 49 seconds in. It was a 1-0 lead for the first period until Sophomore Neil Skalubinksi scored his first goal of the season, giving the team a 2-0 lead. Max Johnson assisted both of those goals in the first. Junior captain Ryan Huber had a penalty in the first resulting in him getting thrown out of the game. The defense worked hard this period not letting any goals in and senior goalie Vinny Tudino had some great saves in the first period. The second was not looking good for the team when Westfield scored at 15:26. Not long after, they scored another goal tying the game. The score remained the same for the rest of the period. Going into the third, there was a different pace to the game. Everyone worked their hardest. Westfield was the first to score in the third period. Freshman Jared Pedro scored his first goal of the season, tying the score 3-3. Towards the end of the period Trevor Medeiros had a penalty and was sent to the box. This resulted in him getting thrown out of the game. Despite the calls of the referees, there were some great saves by Tudino that would force the team into overtime. Senior captain

-Alex Wall, Assistant Editor Michael Martinelli felt good about his defense and the goalie. “I think we played well. We did a good job of eliminating scoring chances from the inside for the most part and forced them to take shots from the outside. Vinny did a great job of keeping the puck out of the net on many of their opportunities.” Both teams worked very hard in overtime not letting any goals in from both sides. RIC had a lot of shots on goal during overtime. Unfortunately, none of them went in. Things were looking good as the team headed for a shootout. Captain Alex Murray was the first up for RIC and just missed the goal. Following him for the Anchormen was Max Johnson, Nick McGuirl, Ricky Pannone, Norman Vickers

and Matt Tougas. The goals were so close but close only counts in horseshoes. In the last round of the shootout Westfield scored giving the team the victory. Despite the outcome of the game, Pedro was optimistic about the turnout. “The loss was tough. We should have come out with the two points that were up for grabs but we were able to get one out of the two points. The loss can come back to hurt us later in the season come playoff time. where every point counts to make the playoffs, so it will be a tough call.” The team will host Roger Williams on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Dennis Lynch Arena in Pawtucket.