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Yellow Cottage rich with history BY JIM BRADY NEWS EDITOR After nearly a decade, and with the help of over $700,000 in grants, donations and school funds, Rhode Island College unveiled the newly renovated Yellow Cottage to the college community. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 19 to allow students, faculty, staff and administration an opportunity to peruse the new multifunctional, handicap accessible classroom building. The Yellow Cottage, located on East Campus, features classroom and office space, as well as a functioning part-time museum celebrating the building’s rich century-long history as a state home and orphanage. The building’s museum will display relics of years past, some of which were recovered from an archaeological dig on the building’s premises by the RIC Anthropology Department. Old cooking utensils and toys from the dig will be a part of the museum’s rotating features, as well photographs and artifacts donated from the descendants of the very people who once lived or worked at the state home and orphanage, respectively. While the building is not nearly as large as most buildings on campus, the road to its completion took almost three times longer than the three-year estimated completion time of the recently passed renovations for Craig Lee Hall, Gaige Hall and Fogarty Life Sciences buildings. The renovation project began in early 2004. The former state home was slated to become a visitation center to reunite families via the Rhode Island Department of Chil-
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No smoking for nurses VanEssa Villon anchor contributor Rhode Island College’s School of Nursing recently instituted a policy banning tobacco use by all its students, both on campus and while in uniform off campus. It is the first college in the state to implement such a policy. The director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, Michael Fine, M.D., and director of the Healthy Communities Office in Providence, Peter Asen, each presented an award to RIC’s School of Nursing, commending it for the policy. Jane Williams, RIC’s dean of nursing, accepted the awards on behalf the School of Nursing. Upon delivering the certificate of recognition Fine said, “you may be students, but as far as I am concerned, you are teaching the rest of us.” Asen congratulated and thanked the School of Nursing on behalf of Mayor Angel Taveras and extended an invitation for the Student Nursing Association and Dean Williams to come and speak personally with
Taveras about the project. Williams introduced the concept behind the policy to the SNA, whose efforts were instrumental to the policy’s passage. SNA President Erika Samoorian and Treasurer Alicia Harris helped work on this project over the summer with collaboration from Urban League of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health. Together, they created a 15-question survey, which was distributed in the beginning of September. It revealed that 85 percent of nursing students would support the ban on smoking. Harris commented that “a lot of health facilities are trying to go smoke-free and avoiding hiring people who do.” Alicia Samoorian agreed that this policy would give their nursing students “a competitive edge.” Haley Pezza, a nursing student in her last year at RIC, said, “I think it is a great initiative; we need to be role models for our patients and advocate the promotion of good health.”
Anchor photo by Jess Bourget Zipcars are now located behind the Keffe Transportation Center.
Zipcars zip to the Keefe Transportation Center daniEllE lafond anchor contributor The Zipcars on campus have found a new home in Lot D, next to the Keefe Transportation center. Designated Zipcar parking spots are marked by posted signs. Members of RIC can join Zipcar for $25 at www.zipcar.com/ric. Vehicles are available to faculty and students for hourly rentals 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Insurance and gas costs are covered by the registration and rental fees, which can be as low as seven dollars per hour.
The cars, which zoomed onto campus in January, were introduced as a way of continuing to move the college in a greener direction. Cutting down on the number of cars on campus doesn’t hurt the parking situation either, which is a headache for many. Moving the cars to Lot D is part of the college’s commitment to making the Keefe Transportation Center an all-encompassing transportation hub. Future possibilities for the center include bicycle rentals and a charging station for electric vehicles. Adding these amenities will ensure a more pleasant commute to and from the campus.
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Turkey for you, turkey for me Justin Goslant Anchor Editor It is no secret that turkeys roam the campus at Rhode Island College, but there were some inside recently. In the Student Union lobby last Monday there was a cornucopia of turkey-themed baskets holding Thanksgiving essentials, ranging from whole potatoes to sparkling cider and even coloring books for kids. No actual turkeys were put on display, but were instead replaced with gift cards. With the baskets on display, volunteer and Learning for Life Navigator, Alexandra Macdonald, asked passersby to vote on the most creative basket. The donor group that received the most votes won a pizza party. The baskets were donated to various Rhode Island College students based on need. The event was organized by Learning for Life and the Unity Center. Despite this being the program’s first year, donations were plentiful with many donors contributing more than one basket and additional goods. The program received donations from several on-campus organizations including: Oasis, Disability Services, Counseling, Educational Leadership and the School Psychology Department, Career Development Center and the Donovan Dining Center. Students did not receive baskets in their entirety because of the large quantity of food in each one. Instead, the wealth was spread even further. Sarah David, RIC student and turkey basket voter, said, “It’s wonderful to actually see people coming together and making a difference, especially right on campus.” Learning for Life and the Unity Center, whose objectives are to help students overcome barriers to graduation and enhance cultural awareness, respectively, are both located in the lower level of Donovan Dining Center.
Anchor photo by Jess Bourget The Yellow Cottage on East Campus is both a museum and multifunctioning classrooms. dren, Youth & Families. In October 2005, the project underwent its groundbreaking after being awarded nearly $425,000 in state and federal grants. However, in 2008, economic downturn caused the project significant financial hardship, resulting in an eventual abandonment of the project by all parties just two years later.
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In the summer of 2010, RIC President Nancy Carriuolo, along with Vice Presidents Jim Salmo and Bill Gearhart, evaluated the forgotten Yellow Cottage renovation project and decided it would behoove the college community to move forward in creating a multifunctional space on campus. During the most recent phase of renovations, the college received a $53,000 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as a $100,000 gift from the RIC Foundation. President Carriuolo also
arranged for a pro bono architect from Roger Williams University to help with the project. Interestingly enough, a key element in completing the renovations came from local construction company Gilbane Inc., which agreed to perform free work on the very building they helped create in the late 1800s. The final cost of completing renovations to the Yellow Cottage stands at just over $700,000 in grants, donations and college funds, as well as an unspecified “cost” in pro bono and volunteer work.
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Live from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network JoE martin anchor staff writEr How does one encapsulate a life-changing experience in less than 700 words? Simply put, one cannot. Nonetheless, I will attempt to bring you along on the journey of discovery I undertook last week at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s second annual Gala in Washington, D.C. I was invited along by someone I am close with to see what autism was really about. Since a close relative of mine is autistic, I was eager to find out more about this much-feared but ill-understood phenomenon. I must admit that I approached this fact-finding mission with a certain degree of trepidation, since I was volunteering to spend several days as the only “neurotypical” to stay in a dorm room full of autistic adults. Given the general media portrayal of autism as a “social disability” and the frequent horror stories one hears from “autism advocacy” groups seeking funds for a cure, I was uncertain what I was getting myself into. In the end, I was quite surprised. The first thing one must understand about the gathering of autistics that I witnessed is that their social norms differed from “nor-
mal” conventions. Much of this appeared instinctual, as the majority of autistics present had never met in person before, although most had been corresponding online. I was struck by how honest they were with each other, and with me, about their feelings, desires and needs. If something bothered one of them, they spoke up and the group validated their feelings and tried to resolve the issue. If one of them wanted to “stim,” a process of intense sensory stimulation that ranges from stroking a silky blanket to flapping hands, the others not only enabled them, but often joined in. No sooner had I arrived at the dorm that I bemusedly watched several of them form a circle and begin “stimming” in unison on the feeling of flapping their hands. Shortly thereafter, they universally agreed that they were finally in a room of people who made “sense,” unlike the inscrutable and illogical “neurotypicals.” Their total comfort with each other shattered the expectations I carried based on the modern stereotype of the socially unresponsive and awkward autistic. They might be operating on a different social wavelength than most of humanity, but they are most definitely socially in-sync with each other. They were human after all. Not only
A new kind of honor J.c. lamantia manaGinG Editor You may have heard about the recent fiasco which has enveloped several top-level defense and intelligence officials. The trouble began when General David Petraeus, now former head of the CIA, announced that he would resign over an affair he had with his biographer, Paula Broadwell. The trouble spread when it became apparent that there had been attempts to suppress the affair. Putting the supposed cover up aside, some have wondered why exactly General Petraeus felt it necessary to resign. He noted that he did not feel that his character had lived up to that of the organization. So, his personal shortcomings did seem to play a role. Some argue that this ought not to have been factor.
Clearly Petraeus was a more than competent leader. Both Republican President George W. Bush and President Obama seemed to both agree on this. Plus, the General had high favorability among those in Congress. He’s good. That’s all that matters—so why leave? On one hand, I am sympathetic with this view. You cannot deny that some pretty sketchy characters have accomplished some pretty great feats. Take the country western and blues musician, Johnny Cash. He was cheating on his wife with June Carter while radically changing the landscape of music. At the same time though, you have to admit that there is something to be said for being wary of the personal choices of one’s co-workers. After all, wouldn’t you be more likely to trust a co-worker who is not in the process of destroying the most sacred bond
Courtesy of Wikipedia.org that, they were nice. I was a stranger in a strange land, but I felt welcome all the same.
“Perhaps that is why they are so feared – they feel no need to hide their feelings.” This became even more apparent as I travelled from an autistic symposium to the gala at the National Press Club back to the dorm. Genuinely nice people who told the truth and “stimmed” hung out, sharing stories of
he has even entered into is seriously damaging multiple people in the process? Just think for a minute. If he is willing to do that to the people he supposedly loves, think of how would treat a casual workplace acquaintance. It’s just bad for business. Now do not misinterpret what I am saying. I am not arguing that you go into your places of work and adopt a preachy and judgmental attitude towards your co-workers. This is something that you have to do for yourself. We cannot continue to be satisfied with the view that our personal lives ought to be totally separated from our business lives—this is where we spend the majority of our time. It is our context, and it should not come as a surprise that trust is a rare commodity when all that is expected of you is that you fulfill your cog-like function. We must find a new kind of honor which works for in our modern times. In my view, General Petraeus’s decision was an interesting example of this
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their lives with unselfconscious honesty. Along the way, I began to wonder: why is autism feared anyway? While autism may be accompanied by strong sensory likes and dislikes, there was nothing particularly threatening to be found in autistic company. Autistics laugh, love, cry and despise like everyone else, just with more honesty. Perhaps that is why they are so feared – they feel no need to hide their feelings. If they like you, they will say it. If you anger them, you’ll know. It’s refreshing to be honest. You always know exactly where you stand. In addition to this, society tends to fear the inexplicable, the unusual and the “other.” Autism right now is all three, but it won’t stay that way forever. At some point space will have to be made for this population in society and an alliance of hard-working, dedicated and amazing autistics and their allies have set about bringing that day closer through self-advocacy. Do not mistake groups like Autism Speaks as part of this heroic effort. Many programs, including Autism Speaks, are widely decried by the adult self-advocates for repressing their voices and demonizing their “condition.” In response to these popular groups that hold symposiums in which none of the speakers are autistic, a new rallying cry has come forward from groups like ASAN: “Nothing About Us without Us.” If autistics are not equal members of our society and given equal voice, there can be no understanding of their lives, needs and desires. Their anger is real, and so is their determination. Based on my sojourn amongst them, no other conclusion should ever be considered.
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A double sided coin Heather Nichols Anchor Editor There are just some things about this school that frustrate me to no end. You may be surprised to know it is not a matter of just the staff and facilities; it’s by the students on campus as well. Take the Donovan Dining center for example. Yes we all bitch and moan occasionally about what is offered, sometimes the chicken is too dry or you find a bunch of bones in your salmon, true story. But there are some days where the food is surprisingly good, about on par with restaurant quality; specifically I’m referring to this rice dish that had shrimp and tomatoes in it, I have no idea what it is called but it was very tasty. But how could the workers at Donovan know I like that dish unless I tell someone I do? There’s some give and take, and I find that a lot of the time people find it easier to complain then to actually get things moving in a different direction. I have seen students act so rudely, it is disgusting to the point where I have lost my appetite. For instance, I was waiting in the grille line for a burger and this person in front of me just went off on the person making her sandwich. Now what had her panties in a bunch was that the person behind the counter either misheard her or got distracted, I don’t know I’m not them, and gave her a breaded chicken patty as opposed to a grilled one. As soon as they realized their mistake they went to switch the chicken out, but this girl made such a scene saying, “Well aren’t you going to give me a new bun? I swear to god I shouldn’t have to eat your mistake.” It seemed a bit harsh to me, there were no fixings on the bun yet so why not use that bun. I mean if she was allergic to fried food or something she could have calmly explained herself. Basically it comes down to this: if you come in during a lunch rush, you need to be patient and understand we’re all human beings; if you made a mistake I doubt
Why the GOP Lost the 2012 Election Rob Santurri Anchor Contributor
Anchor photo by Sydney Katic you would want to be screamed at for it. Now I’m not just sympathetic towards Donovan, I’ve encountered my fair share of apathy from some of the workers. I’ve had people who made my sandwiches carelessly by globing a dressing on in just one spot. I ordered the pastrami special, and when I bit into it initially it was fine, but once I hit the center of that bun there was just a blob of mustard. It made me gag and I haven’t touched pastrami in a while. Another time a person walked in at 9:44 a.m. according to my cell phone and tried to order eggs, but they were refused because the person had already begun cleaning the grille. If the sign says eggs until 9:45 a.m. then they should make eggs until said time. Restaurants don’t close their doors early if they’ve been slow and get a head start on cleaning for the night. There are many good meals and good experiences I’ve had, but there are also a handful of not as pleasant ones. Sometimes my experience was ruined by a staff member and other times by peers. The point is whenever there’s human interaction it’s important to keep people’s feelings in mind. As clichéd as it sounds, keep the golden rule in your pocket: do onto others as you would want done on to you.
The Republican Party was shell-shocked to say the least by the results on election night. They were playing offense against a vulnerable incumbent President and looked to finally take the United States Senate alongside the House of Representatives. However, they came away with neither the Presidency nor the Senate. Now the respective camps in the GOP will play the blame game about why they lost, and the party itself will need to do a bit of soul searching before the 2014 midterm elections. The GOP will need to be a more inclusive party if they wish to remain relevant in future elections. This includes having a more open mind when it comes to immigration reform and stop supporting those within the party that promote vile rhetoric. This is why President Obama won the Hispanic/ Latino vote by a margin of 71 percent to 27 percent. Otherwise the GOP may find itself losing states like Arizona and Texas in the next couple of election cycles due to changing demographics. In order to be more inclusive, the GOP will also need to drop their opposition on issues such as same-sex marriage. The 2012 election was a watershed moment for the LGBT movement. Three states (Maine, Maryland and Washington) all voted by referendum for the first time to allow same-sex marriage. Obama is the first sitting President to support same-sex marriage. More states will follow Maine going forward as more people continue to realize that nothing bad happens if you let same-sex couples have the same rights as other couples. The GOP’s opposition to same-sex couples or LGBT individuals having the same rights as everybody else will continue to be
a big reason why they will get dominated by Democrats when it comes to the young vote. President Obama won the 18-24 bracket by a margin of 60 to 36 percent and the 25-29 bracket by a margin of 60 percent to 38 percent. It will also continue to make Republicans look like massive hypocrites if they harp about states’ rights one minute and then express their support for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) the next minute. The Defense of Marriage Act that was passed in 1996 defines marriage as being between a man and a woman in the eyes of the federal government. The GOP will also have to make some compromises on economic policy in order to remain relevant. This includes an end to anchoring themselves to an ideological policy of no raising taxes on the wealthy. Republicans shot themselves in the foot by coming off as just being invested in protecting the interests of the ultra-wealthy. Mitt Romney’s comments during the campaign about “47 percent” of Americans and then his comments about “gifts” after he lost the election certainly have not done the GOP any favors. The GOP should do itself a favor and stop listening to the neoconservatives (neocons) in the party. This is the wing of the GOP that continues to saber rattle against Iran and would have the United States remain in Afghanistan for an undetermined amount of time. While foreign policy took a backseat to domestic policy this election cycle, the American people have had enough of all these wars and would like to see the troops come home. Overall, the GOP will have to rebrand itself in order to stay relevant for not only 2014, but for the future. Whether the party is ready for such a rebranding is now the question.
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LIFESTYLES Communications Club Where: Whipple 218 or 204a When: Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Campus Calendar Private Parts Gone Public NOV. 26 7 – 9 p.m.
Women’s studies lounge in the James P. Adams Library. Join this event for sex awareness week where you will learn all you need to know about oral sex and much more. Popcorn will be offered.
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Communications majors unite hEathEr nichols lifEstYlEs Editor Are you a communication major who does nothing during free period? Wouldn’t it be a better use of your time to actually communicate with fellow comm. majors?
Well lucky for you, Rhode Island College has a club tailored just for you. The Communications Club meets every Wednesday in Whipple Hall. It is open to all communication majors in addition to anyone else who is interested in the field of communication. The goal of the Communications Club is to
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create programs that are fun and help with communication skills. This includes finding events in the Rhode Island area that present communication students with an opportunity to utilize their skills. While the club does seem like a perfect fit for communication majors and minors, the group describes themselves as a fun crowd of students who just want to keep improving their communication skills. In the past, the club has sponsored events such as Communication Day and Scary Movie Night. They have also co-sponsored Horrorween and various movie release parties at The Drunken Clam. If these events sound like a good time to you, then you’ll be happy to know that they are working on similar events for the upcoming semester. Another event they are planning, which could greatly benefit a lot of you, is a Resume Day. This event will serve as a workshop and would provide some peer editing for your resumes and help show students what elements to include depending on where they plan to apply. Whether you are looking for a fun group to watch movies with or a group of peers to help build your professional connections, then the Communications Club is a promising prospect.
The club with something for everyone.
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Donovan Café on upper level. Take a break from your worries to decorate cookies and pick up some stress management tips.
Waffle Bar Study Break DEC. 3 8–11 p.m.
Donovan Dining Faculty Center. Come have some free waffles and ice cream while you take a break from studying for finals.
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O-69 Jesse Posl Rhinehart Anchor Editor Feminist United put on their annual sex bingo event last Wednesday. Despite being the evening before Thanksgiving, there was an enthusiastic crowd. The large turnout created a sense of competition and great energy. As with any sex-positive event, the topic of coitus was freely discussed in a way that was quite refreshing. Alex, a sassy red headed sophomore, said she loved how palpably uncomfortable the event made people, frowning on the pervasive mentality of: “I want a dildo really bad, but I don’t want anyone to know.” She liked that people had to own up to their wants and needs. A lucky winner, she took home a new set of dirty playing cards. Alyssa Allen, another sophomore, agreed; she said it was great to see “how open everyone was being about sex. It’s something that shouldn’t be kept behind closed doors.” And that was the central message of this event— sex should be something openly discussed and celebrated. Everyone received gift bags containing condoms and chocolate, which was only the beginning of the goodies. Prizes that you could win were of a most impressive variety: black leather harnesses, standard pink whips, nipple clamps, several pink vibrators, a plethora of lubes; the list goes on. A chorus of disappointed “no’s” echoed out as each excited winner got to go up and claim their prize. The dildos were the first to go. I learned they are actually quite expensive. Who would have guessed?
In between the games, some truly informational videos were shown that so out shine all the ridiculous movies that we were all forced to watch as children. All the generally taboo topics from anal sex to fisting were discussed. One quote from the video was especially insightful for both men and women. In this particular video, a woman argued against women faking orgasms when they were bored during sex because it gave men the impression that they are doing a good job. She argued these “woman created men who are sex monsters.” The open-minded approach of Feminist United was equally concerned with informing and educating both sexes. Emphasizing in a nice way that good sex always involves communication and collaboration. My friend Deirdre, a Feminists United member, even showed the excited crowd a way to best expand your throat for oral sex. For those of you curious, the Woman and Gender Studies department located on floor 1b of Adams Library is where our sexually enlightened schoolmates can generally be found. Additionally, we were informed on the best spots around Providence to shop for toys and accessories. Mister Sister on Wickenden St. received a strong nod of approval while the Amazing Store on Charles St. got a thumbs down. If these stores seem a little outlandish or off the beaten track, the newly opened Women’s Center in the bottom of Donovan has the basics covered. After all, who doesn’t need free condoms?
Anchor photo by Jess Bourget RIC students attended Sex Toy Bingo last week.
Lights, camera, film studies Adam Tawfik Anchor Staff Writer Everybody loves the movies. Popular and celebrity culture occupy a great deal of our day-to-day discourse. Judging by Facebook and Twitter comments, it seems that many Americans live vicariously through the movies and the stars. Yet very few study film in school; this is aptly demonstrated by the work they post on YouTube. This lack of interest is probably attributable to the popular but asinine notion that film is an entirely intuitive and effortless medium; you can either make a film or you can’t. Now, yes, it is true that some people, like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, are college dropouts and incredibly successful film makers. But it is also true that countless others, such as Seth McFarlane and Martin Scorsese, have applied their skills from college to their films. Rhode Island College has a small but highly extensive Film Studies program. In case you are interested, here are some class highlights for the spring 2013 semester. If you have any interest in pursuing this degree, take English 116: Approach to Film and Film Criticism, as soon as possible as it’s the prerequisite for all other film classes. It is an excellent class; it gives you the foundation for a large part of your film knowledge and it m a k e s all subsequent classes less intimidating and more interesting. If you take it with Professor Kalinak, you will have a provocative discussion on “The Sixth Sense” to look forward to. Better yet, it also serves double duty as it fulfills your Visual Arts Gen. Ed. requirement. I’ve read several testimonials on Rate My Professor where many decided to become film majors after taking this course. The next class film majors must have under their belt is Film 219: Methods of Film Analysis. It focuses on critical and scholarly essays regarding various issues in film.
For more information about this program, contact Kathryn Kalinak: kkalinak@ric.edu
Theoretically, this class helps students with academic writing and makes Film 454: Film Theory less daunting. You’ll probably find that you want to kill yourself while in this course, but to quote the Trevor Project’s slogan, “it gets better.”
“RIC is the best school for film in the state, even better than RISD.” If you’re interested in film academia, Film 353: National Cinema courses are right up your alley as you look at the specific topic of the class through a scholarly and analytical eye, although filmmakers can benefit from these classes too. But if you want to go into hands-on filmmaking, Film Production courses are for you. Sadly, Film 372: Preproduction, the gateway class to the other film production courses isn’t offered this coming semester. Now if you choose to pursue film as a major, after completing 18 credits of Film Studies classes, you could possibly do a film-related internship somewhere. I’m currently doing one at the Cable Car Cinema, and I love it. The experience you gain could really be instrumental in helping you plant some seeds for the future. RIC’s Film Studies program is very well recognized in the state. In fact, it’s the oldest and most established in Rhode Island. A couple of weeks ago at a film networking event, a local filmmaker/actor, who shall remain anonymous, asserted that “RIC is the best school for film in the state, even better than RISD.”
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“What do you do to relax during the semester?” Name: Sandra Semedo Year: Freshman Major: Healthcare Administration “run, Zumba, listen to music, chill with my friends, laugh and be with my boyfriend.”
Name: Roy Marshall Year: Senior Major: Marketing “Sleep, eat and watch TV.”
Name: Ryan Martins Year: Junior Major: Accounting “I like to read a nice novel. It keeps me calm and stimulates my brain.”
Name: AJ Clark Year: Junior Major: Communications “play golf and video games with my buddies. Usually don’t do too much homework.”
Name: Chanda Hul Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary Ed. “I go to work take my mind off homework, hangout with my significant other have him relax my brain by taking me out, enjoy a movie, hang out with friends and family. No matter how much stress I go through one day, being with family relieves it all.” Name: Valentina Agudelo Year: Freshman Major: Communications “To relax I like to watch TV, either ‘Bones’ or ‘Criminal minds.’ Sometimes I go to Starbucks with my friends or alone and just read.”
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Have you ever had a dream that was so powerful it affected your entire day? I want to share one I just had that has made me feel pretty shaken up. I saw my dream as if I was reading a book or watching a movie, and in it I saw myself going through life but with one oddity. After I saw myself born, I was brought into a room by doctors where they proceeded to put post it notes all over me. They said words like “white,” “American” and “female.” As my dream progressed, more and more post it notes were added by parents, teachers, peers and even me. There were labels for a person’s hobbies, distinguishing factors, their sexual orientation; the list went on and on. By the end everyone was a cousin-it looking pile of post-it notes, and you couldn’t even see their faces. So if it was just a dream, why am I so bothered by it? It was because this it was a physical representation of a reality we all live with. Now you may not think saying “I’m a man” or “I’m a woman” is such a big deal, but it actually can be. People suffer from gender identity crisis and, while Rhode Island College is considered a safe zone, not everywhere is. I have friends who are classified as gay and/or transgender and I accept them because they are a good people, not by the labels they or anyone else puts on them. But that’s not where labeling stops or even starts; yes it is a major issue in society but it goes even deeper. It starts at home with mom and dad. You see it every day, parents parading their children around wearing a jersey from their favorite sports team. They also color code things, like pink if they are a girl, blue if they are a boy. The boys get Tonka trucks for the holidays and the girls receive Barbie Dolls. Essentially from the moment we are born we are given a label and that seems a little problematic. While it’s not so bad to teach a child right from wrong by showing them how to properly match colors while they dress or teach them table manners, our society is imposing more severe things upon on them. Most models are either really thin or are on the more extreme size of heavy. Back in the day Miss America herself was a size eight; there are hardly any advertisements with women in that middle range. Back in middle school when I didn’t fit into children’s clothes because I was heavier
Anchor photo by Sam mandeville I received the label of “fat.” I remember one teacher used to give cupcakes as a reward for doing really well in her class at the end of the week. When I got my cupcake I took it to lunch and sat with my usual group of friends. One girl put her hand on my shoulder and told me, “this is for your own good,” and then proceeded to pour ketchup all over my cupcake while the other girls laughed. They told me the only way I’d ever be thin was if I just stopped eating. So through high school I carried this with me and only ate a single meal every day and stayed at the same weight for five years. But this didn’t make me gain acceptance because at that point I was labeled a “nerd,” and no one wanted to be seen with a nerd. While reflecting on these past experiences and on my dreams I came to the most interesting conclusion. There are labels for everyone and everything imaginable. There are positive things that we can be labeled as, like smart, beautiful, imaginative and athletic. That kind of labeling is okay. But when it comes to an orientation or hobby that a person is associated with, that isn’t acceptable. We all have something we may not like about ourselves, whether it’s our weight or an embarrassing hobby; so who are we to even begin to pass judgment on other people?
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Gentlemen deck yourselves out in wintertime fashion Caitlin Elliott Anchor Staff Writer It is never easy dressing for the holidays when you are a man. A suit can be too dressy and a t-shirt is not dressy enough. So what do you wear? I have the perfect solution to your ongoing problem, gentlemen. Throw on a pair of dark jeans, loafers and a sweater, and you will be ready to rock this holiday season. Putting a button up under your sweater will add the perfect classy and dressy touch. If you are not comfortable with wearing a sweater, do not fear. A basic button up shirt is always a great piece to pair with dark jeans. Don’t add a tie though because
you will throw off the look you are trying to pull off. There is a rumor that jeans are never dressy enough for the holidays. Granted, if you are going to Christmas mass or a black tie affair with your family, jeans are not the best option but for a dinner or holiday party… jeans are a go. Darker wash jeans for men are classy and sophisticated, yet not too dressy. You can buy a good quality pair of dark jeans at Express, Banana Republic, J.Crew or Macy’s. Every store that has jeans will have a dark enough wash to add that special touch of elegance. It may seem silly to call a pair of jeans elegant, however, in today’s society, jeans are appro-
night hook up; then you beg and you grovel for her. You never back down, keep coming back like the Terminator and eventually she’ll get the idea that you were an idiot and are making up for past mistakes. Make little Ms. Nerd yours.
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This little nerd is bringing sexy back There is always the geeky girl with the bottle cap glasses and the frizzy hair. Guys give her the once over look and walk away. Well guess what boys, she’s getting you back and turning you down. Alright so picture this: a really hot chick passes you in the hallway and all you can think is pretty unholy thought that your mamma would slap you for. Turns out you not only turned her down in high school, but you dated her best friend. Wow, and you don’t remember this girl one bit? I honestly don’t feel sorry for you now that she has turned you down in college after so many years of waiting. Let me tell you, you let a good thing pass you by. If you want her that bad, and not just in the sense of a one
priate for men for all occasions. If you do not feel comfortable wearing dark wash denim to an event, try putting on a pair of khakis with a t-shirt and a suit jacket. You will look extremely put together and well-dressed. You can buy khaki pants nearly anywhere, and the plain t-shirt could be as simple as a white shirt from Target. Put a blazer on top and you will look like the most handsome man in the room. If you are feeling confident, wear a shirt with some color or pattern on it to make it pop from under the blazer. To finish off a great outfit, you need great shoes! Men can find a great pair of shoes to match any outfit at places like DSW or department stores. Loafers and boat shoes are always a great shoe to pair with dark jeans or khakis because they are not too dressy yet they are fancier than a pair of sneakers. Loafers and boat shoes are comfortable and can be found in warm enough styles for the winter season. Do not be scared to break out of your comfort zone for the next holiday party you have to go to. If you follow my tips, you will be the best-dressed man in the room.
at RIC and you two can’t seem to stay away from each other after a little liquid courage, but the next day it’s as awkward as your first middle school dance? Well you have two choices here. Either be the adult and look for a girl your own age and who you can bring home to mom and dad, or admit that you are highly attracted to the girl you’ve grown up with, who you threw in the pool at her 13th birthday, and get something going with her. Stop keeping it under wraps because sooner or later your little sister is going to find out, and you should talk to her before you make any exclusive decision.
My back home boy
Courtesy of chartrigger.blogspot.com Little Baby is all grown up Boy oh boy, little girls don’t stay young forever. What is with guys always overlooking the awkward girl? So you have a problem; you and your little sister’s friend both ended up
Let’s admit we all want that person back in our home town, that we know we can come back to during the long winter months and know they will always be there. But what happens when our all-American home town boy wants us to settle down in college and make our little home town fun public knowledge? This is a tough one. You two have been on and off for a few years and he wants it to now be official. But you want your fun up here without him. When two worlds are so separate is it possible to join them and make them one? Absolutely! If you believe it is okay to keep this boy as your home town fun, then he should be good enough to have as boyfriend material during the school semester. Good luck with your home town lover.
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Interfaith Corner Introducing Buddhism Buddhism is a 2,500 year old religion that was founded in India and currently has over 376 million followers worldwide. Buddhists seek to reach a state of nirvana by following the path of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who went on a quest for Enlightenment around the sixth century BC. Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life. Buddhists believe there is no personal God and the path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation, compassion and wisdom.
Religious Observances this week Monday, Nov. 26, is the Day of the Covenant (Baha’i). Occurring every Nov. 26, the Day of the Covenant is a celebration of Baha’u’llah’s appointment of His eldest son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as his successor. It is believed that God has promised to send a succession of messengers that will instruct humankind. Wednesday, Nov. 28, Baha’i’s around the world remember the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on this day in 1921. Commemorations should be held at 1 a.m., but work is not suspended. Friday, Nov. 30, is the feast day of St. Andrew, celebrated by Catholics in Scotland. One of the 12 apostles, Andrew was brother of Simon (Peter). It is often observed by wearing traditional costume, drinking and eating traditional Scottish whiskey, ales, neeps and tatties (turnips and potatoes). The flag of Scotland is the Cross of St. Andrew. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia.
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Holiday Movie Round- Up 7) Four Brothers (2005)
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A Thanksgiving movie with a lot of heart and even more tears, John The holidays are a great time to sit down with your family and enjoy Singleton takes a concept from an old John Wayne western and upsome movies. With the weather outside so frightful and the Snuggies dates it, dramatically. Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Andre Benjabeing oh-so-delightful (though admittedly ugly), this is the perfect time for en- min, and Garrett Hedlund are four adopted brothers out to avenge the joying some great seasonal films. death of the mother who raised them. She is shot only a few nights beHere are some great choices and personal favorites for the Holidays. fore Thanksgiving dinner. They reunite and bring life back to the neigh10) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) borhood while they get back to their old stomping grounds as well as old antics, and you really get a feel for the family bond. Arguably a Halloween movie just as much a Christmas movie, Tim 6) The Family Man (2000) Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” can be watched all season long. With memorable music by Danny Elfman (of course), the movie Nick Cage plays Jack Campbell, a man who made some unsavory is widely beloved, with cult followings in every Hot Topic in America. choices in his life. One specific choice turned him into a rich, vapid, The reason for the unprecedented dedication is obvious however; the New York City investor instead of; well, a Family Man. In comes Don movie is remarkably unique. Jack Skellington’s plight for more mean- Cheadle who plays Cash. He is the supposed Angel or what-have-you, ing in his life is something everyone can relate to, and the exploitation who grants Campbell one chance to actually be happy and learn to of the reason-for-the-season by our own avarice is truly the hidden appreciate the little things. Tea Leoni plays the quintessential girl who message of the film. “got away”. When Jack Campbell wakes up to a settled in marriage, at least 15 years in, complete with two kids? It’s almost enough to 9) Eight Crazy Nights (2002) have him running for the hills. Lessons learned? Appreciating the little Adam Sandler may not be the type of actor who can play multiple things, enjoying life and dismounting the high horse. characters like Tom Hanks or Christian Bale, in fact he is the furthest 5) The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) thing from a “chameleon” that I can think of. But what he is great at is well-timed fart jokes and heart-warming, hard earned lessons. While Michael Caine is Ebenezer Scrooge in this wonderfully Jim Henson voicing multiple characters, writing, and directing, Sandler makes sure adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Kermit as Bob “Eight Crazy Nights” is filled with both crude humor and secondhand Cratchet, Gonzo as Dickens/the Narrator, and Fozzy as Fezziwig, all of morals (and even some deer sharting). Davey Stone (Sandler) is a your favorites take timeless roles in this retelling of a Christmas clas33-year-old alcoholic troublemaker who is still wrestling with the loss sic. Jim Henson Company puppetry makes this a movie that is hard of his parents. Finding it hard to be grateful for anything during the to overlook and hard to deny. With a series of original songs and very Chanukah season, Davey is forced to re-learn how to play well with upbeat script, this movie is worth the time if you haven’t seen it before. others. A great pick for young teens and classic Sandler fans. Also, Rob 4) National Lampoon’s: Christmas Vacation Schneider narrates.
8) Home Alone (1990) At this point the John Hughes/Chris Columbus holiday film is so well known, I wonder how many younger generations have actually seen the movie rather than just heard the details or jokes from it. With Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally left behind while his large family heads off to France for Christmas vacation, he is forced to defend his home from scrupulous burglars while his mother (Catherine O’Hara) frantically tries to hitchhike her way home to him. Family dynamics are wonderfully explored (especially sibling rivalry) while Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern serve as comedic relief as the blundering antagonists. Good laughs and a sure-thing for the holidays.
(1989)
Remember when Chevy Chase was funny? If you do not, try this movie. Randy Quaid and Chevy are a blast with their shenanigans, improvised dialogue, and twisted, but still family-friendly, sense of humor. Taking a jab at the over-spending of the Holiday Season and relating to middleclass American woes, Christmas Vacation is a jarring reflection of your own family in most cases. The bickering, the pesky cousins, the obnoxious grandparents or in-laws, it’s all here and wonderfully wrapped in gut-busting hilarity.
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3) It’s A Wonderful Life (1946) A film that was way ahead of its time, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a tale of a man who contemplates suicide and is instead shown life if he had never been born. All the people who he had helped, celebrated with or even exchanged basic words with, are all changed by the loss of his presence. A seasonal tradition amongst many generations, this movie is undeniable. Easily one of Jimmy Stewart’s most recognizable roles, if you went this long not seeing this movie, you should go find out why it made #3.
2) Love Actually (2003) This movie is unmatched by most other romantic films. Multiple intersecting plot lines make the story feel more like Much Ado rather than a Holiday movie about eight couples in various stages of their romance. The cast is glittered with tremendous acting, such as Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Bill Nighy, Kiera Knightly and Colin Firth. Not mention cameos from actors in their early career such as “ The Walking Dead’s” own Andrew Lincoln and “The Hobbit’s” Martin Freeman. Most impressive is the actual concentration on story. Normally unseen in a genre like this, I find myself pleasantly surprised each time.
1) Elf (2003) There are plenty of reasons why this movie made #1. Zooey Deschanel is as lovely and adorable as ever, that is undeniable. Then there is James Caan and Bob Newhart, playing the dual father figures to Will Ferrell, who is as hilarious as he has ever been in a tirade of misunderstandings and simple-minded misinterpretations of the New York holiday scene. There are many ways to fit in overtly-deep metaphors and unnecessarily deep readings into this movie. On the surface, it is as much a parody of holiday movies as it is a full-on embrace of the holiday movie tradition. Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man, was a great choice as director, in terms of bringing true comedy out of relatable family turbulence. He conducts a movie that may not always be the most appropriate for the younger audiences, but is always sure to please everyone else. Now a Broadway Musical, “Elf” has picked up a lot of steam in nearly 10 years, and I expect next Christmas a Director’s Cut/ Anniversary Blu-Ray is in order.
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Upcoming Campus Arts Calendar
Proteus String Quartet
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noV. 30, 8 P.m. Auditorium in Roberts Hall
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Local Events The Demigodz, Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, Ryu, Blacastan, Motive, Chumzilla wednesday, nov. 28 Show 9 p.m.
$15 The Met A who’s who of underground rap sure to leave you satisfied.
Passion Pit, The Joy Formidable, Ra Ra Riot, The Rice Cakes wednesday, nov. 28 Show 7 p.m.
$30 Lupo’s Is it wuss rock? Is it synth pop? Whatever it is, Boston bred nerds invade Providence with potent alt. acts in tow.
John Waters Christmas friday, nov. 30 Show 7 p.m.
$40 Lupo’s America’s favorite weirdo director puts up a one man show for the Holidays.
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Famous fiddler, Natalie MacMaster, to play Roberts Hall Victoria ParkEr anchor staff Presented by the Rhode Island College Performing Arts Series, highly-acclaimed fiddler Natalie MacMaster will bring her masterful Cape Breton music to the Roberts Hall Auditorium this holiday season. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, she has garnered multiple gold albums, a Juno award, one Grammy win and two nominations among many other music awards. She is a mother of four, but motherhood has not
hindered her art. Indeed, her most recent record, “Cape Breton Girl,” represents a return to her roots. “Cape Breton Girl” was released last November, making it her 11th album. MacMaster’s family and faith are prominent themes in her music, exhibited in such songs as “My Brother Kevin.” Interestingly, as traditional as her music can be, it can also be highly experimental, as in the incorporation of rock elements in her piece, “Catharsis,” or with the unique combination of flamenco and fiddle in, “Flamenco Fling.” With the help of her band, consisting of J.D.
Blair on drums, Mac Morin on piano, Nathaniel Smith on cello and Shane Hendrickson on bass, MacMaster conveys her love of music and life through toe tapping jigs, reels, waltzes and marches. MacMaster is just as known for her performing prowess as she is for her records and popular radio play. Her extensive touring, some years consisting of as many as 250 shows, has involved big headliners like Faith Hill, Alison Krauss and Carlos Santana. More than just performing a great and intricate show, MacMaster even includes a step dance or two. Originating as a joke within a group of young musicians who would dance and fiddle together, she quickly recognized its crowd appeal. MacMaster still uses a bit of choreography to perk up an audience’s enthusiasm and involvement. But her music alone is sure to be enough to rouse the crowd. MacMaster takes the stage at RIC on Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Roberts Hall.
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Jason charPEntiEr anchor staff The Secret were originally an Italian metalcore band. However, it was not until their third album that they began to blend all manner of violent hatefilled influences. From hardcore, grindcore, crust and metalcore to even black metal, this is music that just says “fuck your gods and fuck all you ever believed in” while stomping on your face repeatedly in an Orwellian, dystopian fashion. I was first introduced to these guys through “Solve et Coagula,” which quickly became a staple of my album rotation. It simply blew me away through its hard-hitting aggression and power. It was an album that gave no cares, and painted a picture of pure disgust with existence. “Solve et Coagula” is an album of pure negativity. Now two years later we have a new release, “Agnus Dei.” Has anything changed? Not one bit, and if the album title and cover of skulls was any indication, neither has their hatred of Christianity. The album was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge, and it certainly shows. Whereas “Solve et Coagula” had a muddy and dirty sound, here Ballou has provided the album with a very dry and crisp sound, on perfect to express the ongoing violence and hate contained in this album. Everything comes through. The mix is clear, except for perhaps the vocals, but it is hardly an issue. No complaints here. Right off the bat, this album just pummels your body and doesn’t let up. Even when the band slows things down, it just goes from the repeated beating of fast jabs and punches to colossal haymakers from the sky bearing down on you. This time around, the black metal influence present on ”Solve et Coagula” returns with a vengeance and is much more prominently heard, bolstering their sound even further. I cannot adequately describe just how aggressive this album is. Listening to this, I just want to move, whether that be flailing and jumping around or punching something repeatedly. On the track, “Heretic Temple,” the band
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Southern Lord Released: sept. 2010 | Rating: 5/5 stars does something of an ambient piece, strongly reminiscent of the darkness portrayed on the track “S” off Celeste’s Morte(s) Nee(s) album, an old favorite from 2010. Finally, the album closes with “Seven Billion Graves,” probably the most black metal of all the tracks. It rages forward, however it slowly begins to fade away into silence, revealing the presence of a final 14th hidden track. The vocals here really shine as well, or at least shine as well as someone screaming in utter agony and pain can shine. One could make a comparison to Converge’s “Jacob Bannon;” however here the vocals are more guttural and lower on the register, more inhumane. Once again, the lyrics are incredibly potent and poignant, like a lethal dose of venom. The track titles, “Post Mortem Nihil Est” and “May God Damn All of Us” say it all. For all my praise, this album does have one glaring flaw: it isn’t really anything new. We have heard this before. To some this can be an issue. But hardcore, to me at least, isn’t about innovation; it’s about the emotion and spirit put forth, and The Secret show this in spades. This is what hardcore is all about my friends. This raw emotion – raw like an open wound, and of all the albums I have reviewed so far, this is by far the least accessible. Unless you are remotely interested in hardcore or grindcore, you should probably stay far away. For everyone else, this is a must-listen and a great addition to a growing list of fantastic 2012 releases.
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“Digimon:” digital flashback Christian DeCataldo Anchor Staff
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I wonder what anime I should review this week, got any suggestions? “Why not ‘Digimon?’” Huh, how odd that I was thinking about that as well, it’s like we are connected or something, weird. But yeah, “Digimon” sounds like a good one. “Digimon” had the misfortune of coming out in the U.S.A. during the time “Pokémon” was at the height of its popularity, and consequentially was overshadowed by it. There are multiple different story arcs within the “Digimon” universe with different settings and histories (some of which even refer to previous arcs as television shows; that’s right, a television show within a television show *insert “Inception” joke here*), but the one I’ll be talking about is the very first arc, the original, nostalgia-inducing arc. The first series arc is called “Digimon Adventures” season one (go figure right?) and follows a group of seven kids who are mysteriously transported to the Digital World while at summer camp. The Digital World is a sort-of parallel dimension that was born of our various communication networks (such as the Internet) and is inhabited by Digimon, or Digital Monsters. The seven kids are the so-called Children of Destiny or the “DigiDestined,” and have each been paired with their own unique
Digimon. These Digimon Partners are intelligent and can speak, but there are many feral Digimon in the Digital World who put the group in danger. When DigiDestined are threatened, their Digimon partners are able to Digivolve into more powerful versions of themselves, but are unable to maintain these forms for long. The basic plot is the group searches the Digital World for clues as to what exactly they are destined to do and find a way back to the real world. Even though the whole Digi-everything can get all kinds of annoying, the concept is pretty cool, like “Freakazoid” meets “Pokémon” meets “The Matrix.” The idea of an entire world spawning unintentionally from our technological networks is pretty novel…I think. Due to its release during the “Pokémon” era and its similarity to it many fans of “Pokémon” disliked “Digimon” on principle, claiming it was just trying to copy “Pokémon” in an attempt to be steal its success. It is a fair point, but both “Digimon” and “Pokémon” only came out within a year from each other before “Pokémon” saw worldwide popularity. Basically, if you have not tried out “Digimon” the anime because you’re a loyal “Pokémon” fan you should give it a shot, you might be pleasantly surprised. As for everyone else go check it out, it’s not like you’re doing anything else right now.
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Win and you’re in: an SEC Championship preview Jared Ware Anchor Staff Writer In just over a month’s time, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take to the Orange Bowl to compete in the BCS National Championship, clinching their spot with a 22-13 victory on the road against the Southern California Trojans this weekend. The Golden Domers all but surely will take on the winner of the SEC Championship game, set to be contested next Saturday in the Georgia Dome between the number two ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the number three Georgia Bulldogs. These two college football giants have not played each other since 2008 in a game that Alabama won 41-30. To get you ready for Saturday’s reunion, here are some notes and keys for both teams.
Alabama Players to Watch: 1. Amari Cooper (wide receiver): The Tide’s true frosh wide out is a dynamic playmaker. He has the speed to take the top off any defense and has grown into the physicality of the SEC as the year has progressed. He will challenge a Georgia secondary that has struggled this season. 2. TJ Yeldon (running back): Another talented true frosh for Alabama. He will split carries with Eddie Lacy throughout the game. Even with limited touches, he has the ability to rack up over a 100 yards on the ground and can take any touch to the house. It will be interesting to see how he, and Cooper for that matter, handle the big stage. 3. CJ Mosley (linebacker): Mosley is an interesting case on the Alabama defense. He may be the most talented linebacker on the depth chart, but is mainly used in nickel
trolled most of the half, but much like last game, the team struggled in the final minutes of play. A circus jumper with the shot clock running down and a three point play cut what was a double digit Anchormen lead down to just three with only minutes remaining in the game.
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1. Todd Gurley (running back): As one half of the running back tandem known as “Gurshall,” Gurley runs manly. He is a physical specimen as a true freshman and has tormented SEC defenses all season long in tandem with fellow true frosh running back Keith Marshall. This Alabama run defense will be the stiffest test of his career, but if he can get going on the ground, Georgia is going to be great shape. 2. Jarvis Jones (linebacker): In a big game, you need production and big plays from your veteran leaders. Jones is the leader on the Georgia defense and will be called upon to make multiple plays in this game. He will have opportunities to be disruptive coming off the edge in Todd Grantham’s 3-4 defense. Jones will also have to make a concerted effort to slow down Alabama›s running attack 3. Aaron Murray (quarterback): Murray is going to have to spin the rock on Saturday and make crucial throws. He struggled against Florida›’s defense a few weeks back, but was able to find a way to push Georgia over the line and get the biggest win of the season for the Bulldogs. He cannot turn the ball over at the same rate he did against Florida or Georgia will be in deep trouble. With all that said, I have the Georgia Bulldogs pulling the upset over Alabama 24-17 and punching a ticket to Miami on Dec. 7 to lock horns with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with the BCS title on the line.
1:18 into the half. The scoreremained even at 34-34 when RIC went on a 10-2 run, but even then the Bears were not out. One half of Bridgewater’s socalled “Dirty Girlz,” junior forward Megan Boutilette, connected on a lay-up with 12:36 to play to bring the Bears back within one, 44-43. Anchorwomen captain Court Burns then took over the momentum, scoring lay-ups on consecutive possessions to put RIC’s lead at 48-43 with 12:02 to go. Burns would go on to lead RIC in points with 11, and rebounds, 9, in the 63-54 victory. “We put on a committed defensive effort tonight,” said Coach Williamson. “We took away Bridgewater’s three point shots and everyone crashed the boards.” After getting out-rebounded by 23 in a 16-point loss to Babson the previous Saturday, RIC answered the call and won the rebounding battle 49-27. RIC held the Bears to 19-62 shooting (30.6 percent) and held BSU’s scoring and rebounding duo of Boutilette and senior guard Michaela Cosby, also known as the “Dirty Girlz” (collectively, Boutilette and Cosby averaged 38.5 points/ game and 18.5 rebounds/game entering Tuesday) to 25 combined points and nine combined rebounds. For RIC, they were offensively balanced. Nine of the 10 girls who played scored and Burns, with 11 points, and Prusko, with 10, were the only girls to score in double figures. However, RIC did turn the ball over 33 times, a staggering amount. “[We are] definitely different,” said Burns. “Our team this year is so athletic and definitely balanced all around. Each night somebody is bound to go off.” Next week is a doozy for the Anchorwomen. RIC hosted Worcester State (1-2) on the 25th, and will host Plymouth State (1-2) in their first Little East game Saturday at 1 p. m. But the big showdown is set for 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, when RIC will look for some vindication against Andy Yosinoff and his Emmanual Saints (3-0). Emmanuel knocked RIC out of the NCAA
Tournament last year by way of a 55-52 road victory in the Murray Center. The Saints are ranked 19th nationally by d3hoops.com, and have some key cogs back in Fiona O’Dwyer, Victoria Johnson and Lena Negri.
With 2:16 on the clock, Burton hit a layup to bring the lead back to five, and Carter hit 1-2 free throws to make it a six point game with one minute remaining. Bridgewater cut it back down to five as Shawn Yard hit 1-2 free throws, but RIC got it back up to six as Sanders did the same. Yard made it a four point game again, hitting a floater in the paint but missing an important free throw. This forced the Bears to foul, and RIC took
care of their business at the free throw line. A late three pointer from the Bridgewater proved useless, as the final score was 56-53 Anchormen. Burton ended the game as the leading scorer, registering 13 points with six rebounds and one assist off the bench. Carter added 12 points with six rebounds and four assists. “I don’t mind coming off the bench,” Bur-
ton said. “It gives me a chance to change the energy and the flow of the game. In terms of closing out games, I think it is something we will get better at with time and practice.” “We just need to remain on the attack when we get a lead,” Carter added. The team will be back in action on Nov. 29 as they take on Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who is ranked number one in all of Division III.
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Fall’s Most Valuable Players maGGiE massE anchor staff writEr Each fall sport recognized their Most Valuable Player as Rhode Island College held its annual fall banquet at the Quonset Point Officer’s Club on Nov. 8. The fall sports came with their fair share of extremely talented and well-rounded athletes, and these are the best of the best.
Junior midfielder Lauren Bartlett was named the women’s soccer team’s MVP. Bartlett, who hails from Coventry, R.I., was also named Second Team All-Little East. As one of the team’s two captains, she was one of four Anchorwomen to start every game of the 2012 season. Bartlett was a key figure in the team’s defensive unit, and recorded a pair of assists for two points on the year.
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Newcomer freshman Jaimee Dorsey took the women’s cross country team’s MVP title. Dorsey, an East Greenwich, R.I. native, also earned All-ECAC honors after finishing 13th overall with a time of 23:46 at the 2012 ECAC Div. III Championships. She received N.E. Alliance honors with time of 19:02.90 and a sixth place finish at the 2012 N.E. Alliance Championships in October.
Sophomore Janice Wang, who hails from Branchburg, N.J., was named the women’s tennis team’s MVP. Wang was 11-3 at No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 singles, and 5-8 at No. 1, No. 2 and No.3 doubles, finishing with a team-high 13.5 points on the season. She dominated in LEC play on the year, registering a 6-1 record in singles against LEC opponents. Wang also led Anchorwomen in singles wins and was second on the team in doubles victories.
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photo courtesy goAnchormen.com Emmanuel Asiedu The men’s soccer team awarded sophomore forward from Emmanuel Asiedu with the title of MVP. He was named Second Team All-Little East in addition to his MVP award. Asiedu, a Lincoln, R.I. native, started all 14 of the games for the Anchormen this year. He finished the season with five goals and five assists for 15 points, leading the Anchormen in goals, assists and points on the
photo courtesy goAnchormen.com Conner McCloskey The men’s cross country team named senior Conor McCloskey as its MVP. McCloskey, who comes from Wakefield, R.I., earned All-ECAC honors after recording a sixth place finish with a time of 26:54 at the 2012 ECAC Div. III Championships earlier this month. He also placed second overall and first in the Little East Conference with a time of 25:37.71 en route to N.E. Alliance honors for the second consecutive season
Senior outside hitter Breanna Boyer, who hails from West Greenwich, R.I., was recognized as the women’s volleyball team’s MVP. Boyer was also named First Team All-Little East, and was the Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Week twice on the season. She played in 106 sets in 30 matches, the only player on the roster to play every set this fall. Boyer hit .264 with 399 kills, 17 assists, 32 service aces, 220 digs and 48 blocks. She led the Anchorwomen in hitting percentage, kills and blocks, while tying for the team lead in aces. A big congratulations to all the 2012 fall MVPs, and best of luck to all the athletes participating in winter sports.
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Sister vs. sister Head Coach Kara Williamson and the Anchorwomen beat Jenna Williamson and the Bears dan charEst anchor staff writEr
Anchor photo by Janice Wang The Anchormen continued their undefeated season last weekend with a win over Bridgewater State.
Anchormen beat Bridgewater to start season 3-0 EddiE PannonE anchor staff writEr It is an undefeated start for Anchormen basketball. The team beat the Bridgewater State Bears 56-53 on Nov. 20, and have now won their first three games of 2012-13. The Bears came out to a strong start in the first three minutes, going on an 11-2 run to get the game started. The Anchormen seemed slow to begin the game, as both the offense and defense did not look sharp. Despite some good defense from the Bears, RIC quickly regained their composure, scoring seven straight to cut the early deficit to two. The Anchormen took their first lead of the game at 11:58 on a Chris Burton floater that
made the score 14-13. They would hold a lead for most of the half, largely in part to the picked up defense. The half remained tightly contested until the final minutes, when RIC finished strong on the offensive end. In the final three minutes, Mike Palumbo drilled a three pointer, and Nyheem Sanders hit a layup and a three to open up a comfortable lead. Going into the locker room, the score was 33-22 Anchormen. After a slow start to the period, RIC’s defense came storming back in the half. The team allowed the same amount of points in the first three minutes (11) as they did the final 17 minutes, while forcing 12 Bears turnovers. Sanders was the leading scorer at half,
recording 10 points with two assists and two rebounds. “We started slow,” Tahrike Carter said of the opening minutes. “But we stepped it up on defense and started taking care of the ball to overcome that.” The second half saw both teams start off slow, but Carter eventually scored back-toback Anchormen buckets to give the team a 14 point lead, its largest of the game at 15:42. The Anchormen and their defense con-
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The theme of family was apparent last week with the Thanksgiving holiday. That theme was also quite evident last Tuesday night as the RIC women’s basketball team (2-1), led by head coach Kara Williamson, won their home opener against Williamson’s little sister, Jenna Williamson, and her team, the Bridgewater State Bears (2-1), 63-54. “Today was very exciting. It’s great to be at home and competing,” said Coach Williamson. “It was weird seeing my sister on the other side, but once the game started, I was focusing on the win.” RIC rushed out to a 9-4 lead when freshman guard Danielle LeBlanc knocked down a three-pointer 5:14 into the first. Bridgewater battled back and throughout the middle of the first half, RIC maintained a slim edge. BSU’s three from Elisha Homich gave the Bears their only lead of the night at 24-22 with 5:52 remaining in the first. Eleven seconds later RIC junior Stephanie Prusko answered back with a three of her own. A layup from freshman forward Vandell Andrare gave RIC a 3-26 halftime advantage. RIC came out sloppy to start the second. A missed lay-up here and a turnover there led to the Bears evening up the score at 30 a pop
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Athlete of the Week Chris Burton Men’s Basketball Coming off the bench, sophomore Chris Burton scored 13 points, a team high, on Nov. 20 in a win against the Bridgewater State Bears. He also had six rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes of play. Burton, after three games, is second in points with 29 and has a field goal percentage of .571.