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Youth Development program drops anchor at RIC jim brady news editor The new Youth Development program at RIC has been received “really well” according to the program’s advisor Dr. Corinne McKamey, an assistant professor of science education. Fellow professor and program advisor Dr. Lesley Bogad has taken the task of advising majors of the Youth Development B.A. program this fall semester, maintaining a working knowledge of student needs, ambitions and goals within the program.

“Bogad has a more refined pulse on the number of [Youth Development] majors and the wide diversity of career interests and perspectives each of

RIC’s LASO talks politics with NPR zane wolfang anchor contributor One student group at Rhode Island College was given an unprecedented opportunity to have their voice heard statewide when Rhode Island National Public Radio came to campus last week.

Latin Student Organization (LASO) hosted NPR’s Elisabeth Harrison for roundtable discussion about the upcoming election. Both Mitt Romney and

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our majors brings with them to the program,” said McKamey.

Working with the Promising Practices Conference’s “Child and Youth Development” theme this past week on Nov. 2 and 3, program faculty and students participated in events that were held to help kick off the new degree program, as well as showcase other Rhode Island youth development organizations.

Scheduled to speak Friday in the President’s Dining Room in Donovan was keynote speaker Dana Fusco, a leading scholar in the youth development field, who reached out to R.I. leaders in youth development and RIC faculty about strengthening the connections between the two. Also discussed was how to keep youth agency a focus within youth development programs Saturday events included a second speech by Fusco titled “Youth Development: Promoting equity through child and youth agency,” nearly 40 workshops mostly focused on youth development topics, a brief lunch presentation by Bogad regarding cultural competence and how to best reach young people from underrepresented communities, and an “unconference,” which was an hour-long discussion centered around participant identified issues related to youth development.

Program majors work to gain knowledge in education, social work and non-profit studies and coordinate the degree with a related minor. The program is interdisciplinary, allowing students to enroll in education courses, as well as participate in the school of social work and the non-profit studies certificate program. The degree track can be completed with 64 to 77 total credit hours, including the required minor. Internships are also available

to interested students.

The Youth Development department is located at the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, Educational Studies Department. The program will begin enrolling students this fall.

Barack Obama’s campaigns consider students and Latinos to be key demographics to winning the general election for president, and LASO’s role as a student group focused on Latin culture places its members in the cross section of those two communities.

Monica Vallecarmenatty, a junior social work major and the president of LASO, said that the table discussion focused on issues that she and her fellow LASO members considered to be the most important. Ruby Lazo, a junior elementary education major and the treasurer of LASO, quickly joined in, saying, “we said education and the disparity between the middle class and the lower class.”

Vallecarmenatty and Lazo agreed on this and on most things, but were not afraid to voice differing opinions about political issues. It was obvious that both are very politically aware.

Vallecarmenatty said, “I think she [Harrison] came in assuming that we were all Barack Obama fans. And I guess, at the end of the day, four out of the five of us liked Obama. But I think she was kind of taken aback when we offered an alternative to the two party system.”

Both she and Lazo made it clear in the interview that they did not hate Romney, and that they are not

overly impressed with Obama’s first four years even though they are supporting him. Vallecarmenatty recalled that her brother described this election as, “choosing between two devils: one that we know and one that we don’t know.”

One point that Vallecarmenatty and Lazo both thought was important to get across in their NPR interview was that they did not necessarily agree with the idea of “the Latino vote,” and hoped people would understand that there was more diversity and division within the Latino community’s political spectrum than is portrayed in mainstream media.

Lazo said, “yes, we’re representing the Latino community, but the Puerto Rican vote is different than the Cuban vote is different than the Mexican vote. There are these generalized terms.”

Though the full discussion and interview have not aired yet because of delays caused by Hurricane Sandy, it should be airing before Tuesday, Nov. 6. LASO’s voice, or more correctly, spectrum of diverse opinions, will be on display for all of Rhode Island to hear as the election season comes to an end.

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Making the world a sweeter place joe martin anchor staff writer Few things are more recognizably American than children sitting by a sidewalk on a hot summer’s afternoon selling homemade lemonade to thirsty passers-by in return for spare change.

A child’s first lemonade stand has become a rite of passage, an indoctrination experience to the American culture of “earning a living.” This first foray into capitalism, providing a service in return for payment, serves as the initial stepping stone toward a life focused on making money and “paying one’s way.” I have a bone to pick with lemonade stands, and the current election cycle has only increased my dislike of the abhorrent message contained within this seemingly innocent practice.

The tragedy of the modern world is that we have confused material success with internal harmony.

We judge our lives by ridiculous benchmarks, such as: “How much do I make a year?” “How many women (or men) did I seduce?” “How many friends do I have on Facebook?” We live in a vacuous society, consuming food, spirits and goods in a desperate bid to fill the lonely ache that in previous generations was filled by family, close friends and community. Many have explained the fracturing of American communities by pointing to the increased

OPINIONS mobility brought on by modern life. People shift across the continent seeking employment, thereby preventing them from developing lifelong friendships and relationships. Others blame the rise of in-home electronic entertainment such as television and the Internet, believing that before these media devices interfered, people were forced to interact with their neighbors for entertainment. The exchange of information created social bonds that would last a lifetime. Personally, I blame the lemonade stand.

My argument is simple: people accept cultural norms because they are raised to do so. Right now every conversation with a child centers on their external “worth,” from grades to prospective jobs.

Even the little lemonade stand they run demonstrates that the praise they receive is for earning money from their actions, not from quenching the thirst of those passing by. Strangers make positive comments and go out of their way to buy their wares. Parents speak glowingly about “learning the value of a dollar” and spend time helping make the product. The acquisition of money is stressed as the main positive outcome of one’s labor.

In order to show off one’s success, one must buy goods. For a child, this might be a stick of bubble gum or a new toy. For an adult, a flat screen TV and a Ferrari is in order. We don’t interact with others because we are more focused on the “bottom line,” most important is proving our worth. We dare not expend too much of our time on friends who might “drag us down,” borrow money or decrease our worth. Strangers are not people; they are threats to our material success. In this paranoid world, friends are kept distant lest they somehow interfere with our achievements. One must remain aloof to prevent others’ failures from impinging on our own fortunes. In this world, a friend in need is a pain.

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The T.V. reality of teen pregnancy sofia silva anchor contributor

Motherhood creates an inexplicable bond between mother and child; it is something that is bestowed upon a woman at the moment of conception. Growing up, most little girls play house and have one baby doll that they like to consider their own child. These innocent girls do not know what is ahead of them in their own lifetimes.

7 fits. From such a rotten structure, who could expect anything like meaningful relationships to grow?

“My argument is simple: people accept cultural norms because they are raised to do so.”

Now imagine for a moment we taught our kids to run lemonade stands for the purpose of helping those who are thirsty, not for making money.

Imagine our family, friends and strangers joined us in praising this deed. Would the child instinctively suffer angst for the hours they spent running it without making profit? Would they feel bad for “wasting time” instead of earning money? Or would they begin to believe that helping those around them was intrinsically commendable, and begin behaving kindly in other aspects of their lives?

Social validation may be used to convince our children that life is best spent pursuing the Almighty Dollar, or it may be used to make our children better human beings. With that choice our children will either gain the capacity for lifelong friendships, or live lives as empty as our own.

Teen pregnancy has been a major problem in the U.S., and the teen pregnancy rate has only increased with time. The problem is not that girls are having babies; the problem is that girls are having babies at points in their lives when they are unprepared for one. There have been a lot of attempts to help raise awareness and help with prevention, but I think one effort in particular has made a major impact on our youth recently. Two MTV series, “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom,” have showed the bitter realities of when teenage girls have pregnancy unexpectedly thrust upon them.

Personally, I believe that these shows have helped teen girls learn the difficulties of teen pregnancy.

They give teen mothers a reference point for their experiences, as well as promoting communication between teens, their parents and significant others.

Most of you already know what “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” are, but for those who are unaware, these are two shows that follow a few girls throughout their pregnancies see page

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and briefly into their experiences of raising their child. The point of these from page shows is to broadcast to America’s youth that being a teen parent is not what they believe it to be. They are made to highlight the various struggles that are inevitably involved with teen parenting. It shows single parents struggling, what it is like to give a child up for adoption, abuse in the household, children with health issues, custody problems, struggles with depression and more.

Some people believe the show is a scare tactic trying to make teens afraid and prevent them from getting sexually involved. I think that there is no way to stop teens from being sexually active, but I know there are ways to help raise awareness of possible consequences. Also, there are things we can all do to help teens make a safe and smart decision to protect themselves and use proper contraceptives.

There are about 750,000 new teen mothers per year in the U.S. According to one psychological study, depression occurs more in teen mothers than in other teenage girls. These television shows also present teens who are struggling with depression. If seeing someone suffering with the same issues can reach someone who is currently going through the same problem and provide a sense of solidarity, then it could potentially save a life. Having something to relate to while going through depression is a major key to stability. Feelings of complete isolation are one of most common symptoms of depression.

Although they are just shows on T.V., they provide ways for teen mothers to connect and share their experiences, even if in an impersonal way. If teen mothers can find something to relate to, they will notice it is not just them struggling. They can know they’re not alone.

Since the show aired, teen pregnancy rates have dropped by nine percent. This is a major improvement for the U.S., and if we keep spreading awareness in such an effective manner, rates will continue to go down. This show has spread awareness across the country along with helping the lines of communication between teens and their parents as well

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as with other teens. Being able to talk to your parents about your life is a good way to know that they care, and talking to your partner about it can keep both of you safe.

Communication is also a helpful aspect in times of need, so no one should be afraid to speak up. Speaking up in a time of need is pivotal to getting someone the help they need.

In the end, these shows are a real eye opener and

“There is no glory in the struggles teen mothers go through.” have been a major contributor to spreading awareness about teen pregnancy across the country. Although people think it is exploitive and glorifies teen mothers, I disagree to the fullest. There is no glory in the struggles teen mothers go through.

Being unsafe can lead to an unplanned pregnancy, and if you aren’t at a point in your life where you can support another life then there will be a major struggle.

The youth of America should learn from this series that there are always people you can talk to and that you’re never alone; there’s always someone out there having a similar struggle.

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Putting the series together adam tawfik lifestyles staff writer YouTube is overflowing with meaningless crap made by millions of people across the globe who think that they will be the next Internet sensation just by putting a camera to their face, or other anatomical part that they think is special, but instead demonstrate that they’re inept at cinematography and editing on top of being talentless.

On the flip side, there are scores of others who take great effort and pride in their work, using the resources available to them to fashion something original and innovative. RIC film studies student Seth Chitwood’s work falls into the latter category.

A good series doesn’t come together with the snap of a finger. Chitwood, the creator/writer/director/

Cast members from RIC student Seth Chitwood’s newest web series “Family Problems” at RIC on Oct. 24. editor of two web series, “Red Circles” and “World’s Worst Director,” and the upcoming mystery/drama, “Family Problems,” knows this full well.

At a table reading event with a majority of the cast from “Family Problems” on Oct. 24, hosted by the Ocean State Film Society (OSFS), Chitwood told the audience how he has been developing this project since August of this year, and that he produced a test pilot of the show, which is based around the murder of a problem child and the hush, hush attitude taken by the murdered girl’s family.

Chitwood made some substantial changes based off of the critiques of the 40-something friends and fans to which he showed the pilot. One major change was in the location, as many of his followers grumbled about being tired of his entire series taking place in his house in Barrington. This marks the first time that Chitwood filmed in offsite locations.

But the most significant alteration was that Chitwood decided to set the show in three different eras (as opposed to just one): 1995, 2012 and 2044.

“I like having three different eras, as it allows each episode to have a lot of ominous foreshadowing,” said Chitwood.

While all of the actors are game to play their characters at many different ages, they acknowledge the difficulty of credibly pulling it off. Theresa Chison, who plays Molly, mother to the dead girl and the series’ lead, finds playing Molly at 24 more daunting than portraying her at 80, because her “crazy drunk

character lacks the brightness and optimistic characteristics of the youth.”

Currently, the only scenes filmed are those in 2012, where the characters’ ages are similar to the actors playing them, since the aging scenes are still a “work in progress.” But Chitwood is in good hands as he has collaborated with several of the actors on his previous work and really appreciates how “they’ve sort of become a family over time.” This was certainly evident in the line readings on the 24th, particularly between Chison and Peter Morse, who play husband and wife in the series.

When OSFS President Erica Tortolani asked Chitwood to give some advice to student filmmakers, he responded that they should “just make stuff.” He added that he particularly likes web series because the deadlines force him to have discipline and it “gets things out there” as the web has a large worldwide audience.

“Family Problems” premieres on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2013, at 9 p.m. and will be posted on YouTube shortly afterwards. You can also follow the show on Facebook under “Family Problems.” Last but not least, there is also a Kickstarter campaign affiliated with this show, where a donation just a few dollars can make a big difference at http://www.kickstarter. com/projects/860423841/family-problems.

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Friday night terrors adam tawfik lifestyles staff writer Are you starting to get cabin fever as November approaches? Need to take a break from your busy school/work schedule? Want to see something that is entertaining whilst being intellectually stimulating? Look no further than the Providence-based Magic Lantern Series.

I had the pleasure of attending one of their screenings called “Terror and the Inhuman” on Oct. 26 at Cable Car Cinema. The organization was founded in 2004 by Ben Russell, a Providence-based filmmaker, as a means to offer experimental and other challenging films some exposure, as there was very little prior initiative in New England, let alone Rhode Island. While the films and filmmakers shown are off the radar, they are hardly the obtuse fare exhibited at museums that you have to have three PhD’s to access.

Josh Guilford, one of the Magic Lantern organizers, “we have a diverse audience that is comprised of Brown and RISD students and faculty, as well as the community at large, many of whom don’t have a background in the avant-garde. But they’re all adamant cinephiles.”

There is a constant changeover of audiences since each screening is comprised of a series of films that embodies a certain theme. Many times, the organizers adapt the program’s theme to the environment in which they are screening. For example, in honor of Cable Car Cinema repainting their walls with an aquatic motif, that evening’s programs consisted of films about marine life and the underwater. At a potluck event in Boston, Magic Lantern exclusively presented films about food.

Friday’s event was guest curated by film archivist Beth Capper. Capper, who “was formerly from the UK,” but still has a trace of a British accent, has curated several film events for the School of the Art Institute in Chicago along with other organizations.

As Capper has only been in Providence for a short time, a majority of the films shown were from Chicagoan filmmakers, many of whom she knows personally and whose artistry she respects. As she gets better acquainted with the Providence art scene, Capper is open to the idea of showing films from local directors for future events (hint hint aspiring filmmakers).

For the “Terror and the Inhuman” expo, Capper didn’t entirely get carte blanche in the program as the conference who sponsored this event handed

her down the theme. But this didn’t stop her creativity as she had no problem finding films that had a “diverse and provocative way of framing the theme.” In many ways, these films are much scarier than the standard Halloween fare, as they address issues such as the U.S. government’s methods of post-9/11 torture and nuclear warfare. Also in the mix were a couple of vintage 16 mm films projected in the theater by Colleen Doyle, one of the organizers. Usually Doyle has to remind the audience to duck as their head creates a shadow, but no such disclaimer was needed with our highly sophisticated lot.

“As she gets better acquainted with the Providence art scene, Capper is open to the idea of showing films from local directors for future events.”

While all of the films were highly interesting and challenging, one particularly resonated with me, called “Meet Me in Wichita” by Martha Colburn.

Amongst a cacophonous, trippy seven minute retelling of “The Wizard of Oz” with Osama Bin-Laden as the villain, the most memorable moments were when a rabies-infested Toto had his head decapitated in a fight with the witch’s evil cat and when Bin-Laden pelted Judy Garland’s Dorothy with bullets.

If things really are too insane right now, don’t worry, as Magic Lantern hosts events all year round and in a variety of locales. To keep up with their schedule visit their page on Facebook.

to submit films, visit this link: http://www.magiclanterncinema.com/submit.htm.

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Bows over bros by caitlin elliott lifestyles staff writer There is one fashion statement that will never go out of style: bow ties. A bow tie is the epitome of class and being well put together. Nowadays, wearing a regular tie might seem more convenient and easy, however, if you want to go for a classic look, throw on a bow tie.

Bow ties, for those of you who do not know, are a type of men’s necktie. They tie around the collar of a dress shirt and form a symmetrical loop on both sides. They can be made of different materials like cotton or polyester. The colors and patterns they come in are endless. The bow tie dates back to as far as the seventeenth century, and will always remain a classic.

Although some people seem scared to wear one because it is commonly used as an accessory for someone dressing up in a “nerd” costume, they should not fear. Bow ties are worn regularly in Hollywood on the red carpet by celebrities and by businessmen everyday. For instance, some of our very

by kate mochun lifestyles staff writer The new fresh meat

He’s an upperclassman, you’re a freshman and you’re both sleeping together but you have an open relationship. No! Get him the heck out of your bed and out of your life. Because honey he’s there for one thing and one thing only, and it’s not your stupendous personality. You my dear are fresh meat; this boy has decided he wants you and has got

own RIC staff sports a bow tie to work everyday and looks fantastic. People respect a man in a bow tie because they represent class and maturity.

One concern that many men have with bow ties is that they are difficult to tie. Just Google or YouTube, “how to tie a bow tie” and you will get thousands and thousands of answers. There are pictures for you to look at with each step and tutorials showing you how to tie one as well.

Ladies reading this do not worry! There are women’s versions of bow ties as well. No, I do not mean the kind of bow in your hair or on a dress; however I always love a good bow, I mean the kind around your neck! Starting in the 1980’s, women started incorporating neckties into their business wardrobe to look professional like the men do. They tend to be fuller than a man’s version but represent just as much class as a mens bow tie would. Women should have no fear in wearing a bow tie just as men should not. You can have fun with the patterns and colors they come in!

Many stores sell bow ties today and some are dedicated or known for their bow ties! Vineyard Vines is an extremely well-known company that is known for their bow ties. They have dozens of prints, patterns, colors and designs. You could find one in stripes or ones with tiny little whales on it. The options are endless. You could find bow ties at Brooks Brothers, Macy’s or even amazon.com. They truly are everywhere.

My suggestion to you is go out and buy one that fits your personality. Do not care what others may

say and rock that bow tie anywhere you would like.

People will respect you for trying something new, and adding a unique touch to your outfit is always a plus!

to have you, and boy did you let him. Here is a little insight; I went through a similar situation and spent about eight months of unhappiness with that person. You don’t need to go through that; I don’t want to see you go through that.

Of course it is fun and you feel like you have complete freedom to do your own thing, but really you don’t. You say you don’t want a relationship right now, you just want to do your own thing and that’s how it always starts out. But if a boy is only in it for what in between the sheets than you don’t need him. Kaitlyn says he’s Bad News Bears, and you don’t need that.

sors don’t always have the facts straight and are old school when it comes to their teaching methods, but they were hired for a reason.

Teachers pet, not me

There’s always that one student who argues with the professor and entertains the class; to those students, I thank you for some rather enjoyable classes.

Watching you people in action getting all riled up is probably why my attendance has been so spectacular this semester. But there are those professors who don’t like to get into a good debate and challenge not only their minds but also those of their students.

And unfortunately those students sometimes pay the price. Look, if you are really that nervous about your grade go have a nice calm discussion with your professor. I understand that sometimes our profes-

Like a straight up hot mess.

Bare feet slapping the tiled floors, carrying your heels from the night before, your makeup looks like a Rocky Horror Picture Show and you’re counting the number of doors till you reach your own. Fumbling for your keys, jamming them into the lock and just when you think you’re in the clear – in your hung-over stupor you’ve made so much noise that you begged for the onlookers now peeking from behind their doors. You were hoping that you could just slip into your room before anyone said anything, but you’ve dropped your very ladylike panties on the ground. Oh yeah baby everyone knows. And the hunt is on for the lucky man from the night before that got to unwrap his birthday gift a few days earlier. Oh the joys of being young and reckless.

Well, these things do happen; the best thing to do is walk around with your head on your shoulders and say “yeah that just happened,” or “I’m a grown woman I’ll do what I want, when I want.” People will judge and people just won’t care. That’s the way to go about these things, not caring. May the walk of shame be ever in your favor.

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Election 2012 play-by-play A sneak peek behind The Anchor’s election coverage mandy wray dion editor-in-chief In 2008, The Anchor held it’s first ever election watch party, where over 20 students gathered to watching the results come in. We continued the tradition this year, and with much great enthusiasm. Over 30 students, alumni and guests were in attendance as we gathered around various sources, made predictions, and produced our publication overnight.

[7:26 p.m.] People are starting to make their way into the office as we’re watching the election coverage on NBC through Xbox Live. So far, Romney has Indiana and Kentucky and Obama has Vermont.

[7:30 p.m.] We’re not sure if these interactive polls on Xbox live are cool or annoying. “Which candidate has been most consistent?” it asked. “Well, Romney has been consistently bad,” said Senior Layout Editor Sam Mandeville.

[7:35 p.m.] Romney takes West Virginia. One of our alumni guests starts yelling obscenities.

“wake me up when obama wins.”

[7:47 p.m.] I have to teach Assistant News Editor Justin Goslant how to use an Xbox controller because he keeps hitting the wrong button.

[7:58 p.m.] The newscasters on NBC clearly have no idea what’s going on. They’re all over the place.

[8:00 p.m.] Mad polls are about to close in the Midwest. We’re bracing ourselves.

[8:03 p.m.] Romney has Oklahoma, Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama and Georgia. Obama now has

the anchor’s homemade map was updated live by staff members during the election party.

Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maryland, Delaware, D.C. and Illinois.

[8:33 p.m.] Cracking open my second Mountain Dew. [8:35 p.m.] Indiana has chosen… zombies? Somebody is messing with the map. I’m not sure who did it, because there’s now a ton of people in the office.

[8:41 p.m.] Technology Director David Okon: “Wake me up when Obama wins.”

[8:54 p.m.] We just got an anonymous phone call asking how someone could send us a pizza. I guess we have a secret admirer?

[9:01 p.m.] It’s looking like Romney is taking a bunch more states. It’s also looking like Rhode Island questions 1-7 will pass.

[9:14] It’s projected that the GOP will have control of the house. There are also only 139 votes between Romney and Obama in Florida.

[9:17 p.m.] Obama gets Pennsylvania.

[9:29 p.m.] Our anonymous pizza donation arrives, and it is delicious.

[9:33 p.m.] Obama has 158 electoral votes and Romney has 153. It’s close, but we project that Obama will be the winner.

[9:47 p.m.] Elizabeth Warren is declared the winner of the Massachusetts senate election. We’re all really excited for our neighboring state.

[9:53 p.m.] Cicilline wins the district one congressional race. Nobody seems all that excited.

[9:56 p.m.] Obama has 162 electoral votes and Romney has 153. It’s still going in our favor.

[10:01 p.m.] The Xbox Live poll shows that Obama will be the winner, although that doesn’t count for much.

[10:35 p.m.] Romney takes Arizona. Obama still has 162 electoral votes, but not Romney has 174.

[10:50 p.m.] Obama takes Minnesota and now has 172 electoral votes. Romney still has racked up 184.

[10:56 p.m.] We’re watching Elizabeth Warren’s emotional acceptance speech. Is she going to cry?

Yep, she’s crying.

[11:01 p.m.] Obama wins California and Washington, which now gives him 243 electoral votes. Romney is now falling behind with 188.

[11:10 p.m.] Obama now has Iowa and is still in the

lead with 249 electoral votes compared to Romney’s 203.

[11:13 p.m.] Obama wins Ohio. Lots of cheering and dancing ensues and folks start clapping at the television for the next five minutes. Obama now has 274 electoral votes and Romney only has 203.

We’re laughing at the fact that Romney has to rush around to write his concession speech, since he was so sure that he was going to win that he didn’t write one.

[11:35 p.m.] I anchor alum alex tirrell looking tense during close calls. yell out “Why is Obama dancing outside of the White House?” Then I realize that it is a cardboard cutout. This is what happens when you haven’t slept all week.

[11:53 p.m.] Impatiently waiting for Romney to concede.

[12:55 a.m.] Romney finally gives his concession speech. We’re all pretty tired and there’s not many people left here.

[1:29 a.m.] Apparently the president is still en route to give his speech. Managing Editor JC Lamantia and I are waiting impatiently. News Editor Jim is typing away. Tech staff member Jon Trafford-Seabra is now out cold. My Mountain Dew rush is definitely wearing off rapidly. WHERE IS THE PRESIDENT? [2:00 a.m.] President Obama finally makes his acceptance speech. We’re really tired, but also really looking forward to the next four years.

Photos by Jon Trafford-Seabra

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Congress District 1 (R.I.)

Cicilline 53.1% Doherty 40.7%

Senate (R.I.)

Congress District 2 (R.I.)

Vogel 6.1% Write-in 0.1%

Langevin 55.7% Riley 35.0%

Whitehouse 64.9%

Collins 9.2% Write-in 0.1%

Hinckley 34.9%

Write-in 0.1%

Senate (MA)

Warren 53.0%

Brown 47.0%

Seattle Olympia

Washington

Salem

Helena

Oregon

Montana

Maine

North Dakota Bismarck

Minnesota

Idaho Boise

St. Paul

South Dakota Pierre

Wyoming

Montpelier N.H. Vt. Concord Boston Albany Mass.

Michigan

Wisconsin

New York

Carson City

Nevada

Utah

San Francisco

California

Cheyenne

Salt Lake City

Las Vegas Santa Fe

Arizona

Phoenix

Lincoln

Denver

Colorado

Los Angeles

Nebraska

New Mexico

Topeka

Kansas

Missouri

Kentucky

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Mississippi Jackson

Alabama Montgomery

Austin

Baton Rouge

Houston

Georgia

South Carolina

Obama 303 Romney 203

Tallahassee New Orleans

Florida

Honolulu Maui

Hawaii

Electoral Votes*

Columbia

Atlanta

Little Rock

Louisiana

Texas Kauai

Raleigh North Carolina

Memphis

Arkansas

Dallas

Oahu

Pennsylvania

Nashville

Oklahoma City

Miami

Popular Votes*

Barrow Prudhoe Bay

Nome

Bethel

Obama 49.7 Romney 48.7

Fairbanks

Alaska Anchorage

Valdez Juneau Ketchikan

Obama leading

Obama

Romney leading

Romney

Obama 62.9% Romney 35.1% Other 0.1%

Providence

Hartford R.I. Conn.

New York Chicago Iowa Philadelphia Trenton New Jersey Harrisburg Dover Des Moines Ohio Md. Delaware Indiana Illinois Annapolis Columbus West Virginia Washington, D.C. Indianapolis Springfield Richmond St. Louis Charleston Virginia Frankfort Jefferson City Lansing

Madison

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+3 Democrats -3 Republicans

149 Democrats 208 Republicans *Results as of press time at 2:21 a.m.

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Questions on the R.I. ballot APPROVAL OF AN ACT AUTHORIZING STATE-OPERATED CASINO GAMING AT NEWPORT GRAND IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT YES 66.8%

APPROVAL OF AN ACT AUTHORIZING STATE-OPERATED CASINO GAMING AT TWIN RIVER IN THE TOWN OF LINCOLN YES 71.2%

HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES BONDS $50,000,000 YES 66.3%

NO 33.2%

NO 28.8%

VETERANS’ HOME BONDS $94,000,000 YES 77.2%

NO 22.8%

NO 32.2%

CLEAN WATER FINANCE AGENCY BONDS $20,000,000

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BONDS $20,000,000

YES 73.8%

YES 69.9%

NO 26.2%

RICarding politics Student responses to Election Day results jim brady news editor The atmosphere surrounding Election Day was described by WXIN’s DJ Gungnir as being “intense,” and mentioned “the heat of the public” as being “very very visible through social networks.” Even though RIC was closed on Election Day, students were still found in the cafe, sporting their “I voted” stickers while tracking election results and electoral maps on their laptops and mobile devices.

While perusing the college campus for student input, traveling from the quad to the dorms, students seemed to share a general sense of satisfaction with the outcome of the presidential race, but with such sentiments came concerns regarding another Obama term, hoping for change and results, not just

NO 20.1%

rhetoric.

“I’m happy that Romney didn’t win, but there are still a lot of social inequalities that need to be addressed. I just hope that we don’t lose sight of that in our celebration of Obama’s win,” said Jacki Carlson, a women’s studies major.

Yemi Owojori-Omisore, a theatre and film studies double-major, offered her thoughts, saying, “even though [Obama] has won, he has to a lot to prove to us as a nation that we made the right choice. Also, when the hype is over, will we feel the same way we did before the election?”

While early election results started to come in, Emmanuel Munyampirwa, an accounting major and Obama supporter, expressed his feelings regarding Romney’s early lead in the presidential election, saying, “I’m disappointed and sad, that’s my reaction for now.”

Maria Coleman, a healthcare administration major and Obama supporter, offered her thoughts on the presidential race, saying, “Healthcare is a necessity; if something goes wrong, you should know you’re covered to some extent. It’s security.”

Not all students were pleased with the results of the presidential election. Sam Allen, a communication major, eagerly offered her disapproval of election results via Twitter, saying, “[The] Republicans lost hardcore tonight and a liar was [re]-elected.

Fml lol.”

In addition to the presidential election, concern for and criticism of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were also made clear by RIC students.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BONDS $25,000,000 YES 61.6%

NO 38.4%

Stephen Pope, a criminal justice major, offered his take on a majority democrat Senate, saying, “A majority democrat senate would actually allow Obama to get things done in office instead of having to seesaw back and forth on important topics. Of course, Republicans will disagree with my standpoint because, if it’s all Democrats, then who is going to protect the Republicans?”

Rob Santurri Jr., an accounting major, also offered his take on the Democrat-heavy Senate, saying via Twitter, “I think a majority for the Democrats in the Senate is a good balance for the Republican majority in the House.”

Also in the crosshairs of RIC students was the outcome of Question 3. The bond issue passed with a 60 percent approval rating, allowing for $50 million of renovations to come to three buildings here at RIC. Students cheered and displayed their approval, including Samantha Mandeville, a graphic design major. She expressed her excitement for the passing of Question 3, saying, “I am excited that it passed. We really need work done on those buildings.”

Rhode Island College president Nancy Carriuolo expressed her appreciation via an official statement on the college’s Facebook page, thanking voters for their support of Question 3, stating, “This is a victory for all Rhode Islanders and on behalf of the faculty, staff and stunts at Rhode Island college–Thank you, Rhode Island!”

Additional reporting by Assistant News Editor Justin Goslant.

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The Storm Ahead jonathon lamantia managing editor Well, I just voted. And like many of you, at least I hope like many of you, prior to casting my vote I took a few days to reflect on the past four years. I thought back to the night President Obama was elected in 2008. Wasn’t that exciting? Didn’t you feel like a giant, eight year-long storm was finally moving out to sea? Do you remember feeling like: okay, now we can get down to recovery? Hope, change and the promise of a new, nobler politics of unity, remember that? You probably do – I certainly do.

This election night, however, promises to be a much less exciting affair. Let’s face it: there were no good choices, just bad and worse. Whoever is elected president is going to have to deal with a mountain of problems straight out of the gate. Did you know that as of January 1st, short of a deal on certain well fought over fiscal policies, the U.S. could be thrown back into recession upon the expi-

Bringing a wrecking ball to the polls tyler dugan anchor staff writer There is a lot for Americans to be angry about this election year. That in mind, there is no better medium than music to elaborate upon these frustrations, and no one seems to be more angry or fed-up than Bruce Springsteen. Releasing the album “Wrecking Ball” in March of this year, Bruce Springsteen lashed out at everyone from politicians to corporate goons and bankers who ruined the “hometowns” of the U.S.A. An incredibly patriotic album, while still being unmistakably Boss (this means a wonderful collaboration of Americana folk and good ole’ rock), “Wrecking Ball” resonates all the way to November elections, tearing down everything in its wake.

Angry is just the beginning of how one could describe both The Boss and his fans. America is a great country and we are bearing witness to (and subjected to the punishment of ) national decisions being made that hardly have the best interests of every American in mind. Social issues aside, we are look-

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ration of a series of tax-related measures?

But there’s a greater problem facing whoever is elected. No, it is not the $16 trillion national debt or the $1 trillion annual deficit. And no, it is not even unemployment. Certainly those will be need addressing, but those cannot be addressed without some semblance of inter-party cooperation.

And that’s just not likely.

The fact is, over the past four years any trace of civility between Democrats and Republicans has disintegrated. I have said this before, and I will say it again: there was a time when your opponent was wrong. Your opponent is now un-American, unGodly or evil. Remember Sarah Palin’s accusation that President Obama’s health care reform attempts were really attempts to instate federal death panels? And Democrats – do you remember that add in which you essentially accuse Mitt Romney of causing the death of a steel worker’s wife?

How do you think you and your co-workers would get along if this sort of malarkey was rampant?

We are paralyzed. If you thought the fight over the debt ceiling back in August of 2011 was bad, wait until we start talking about entitlement reform. I hate to tell you, both sides are going to have to sacrifice. Frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised if nothing happened and the can were kicked further down the road.

The fact is this generation of leaders has totally failed this country. They have played on and even

stoked the most base and dark of American passions and created a public unwelcoming of those leaders, on both sides of the aisle, who are willing to vote in accordance with their brains.

I came to Rhode Island College wanting to study political science because I thought I may want to pursue public office. Several years later, I now study political theory and philosophy because I am disgusted by this wretched system. I see no place in it for myself. I know many more people who feel this way too. We do not want to hate our ideological opponents; we don’t want to waste time on petty problems when massive problems are waiting in the wings. But the past four years have stripped many of us of any idealism we may have possessed. Perhaps it was a mistake to think that President Obama could change anything.

Regardless, the past four years have been extremely disenchanting and the cause of much cynicism.

To our next president: I wish you the best of luck – really, whoever you are. Please find a way to re-introduce civility, basic trust and intelligence into governing. That would go such a long way towards getting our problems under control. I fear, however, that this is not likely.

Remember how I said that last election night it felt like a storm was moving out to sea? I sense much the opposite this time. There’s a rather ominous band of dark clouds rolling in.

ing at a Fiscal Cliff that could literally destroy the U.S. Market (hyperbole intended). Springsteen is aware of this and he does not hold back, unleashing songs called “Death to My Hometown” and “Shackled and Drawn.” Some of the tracks even play to the satire of actually having hope that we can improve our situation (“Jack of All Trades”).

Whether you are a fired up Republican or disgruntled Democrat, this album deserves a listen.

He touches upon the real America, one that is arguably overlooked during the campaign processes of any candidate from the national all the way down to the state level. The lack of sensibility in decision making and law passing enrages Springsteen and likewise does many voters. Whether you are hyper -aware of the ongoing misfortunes of your fellow Americans or not, this album is not a fantasy piece.

He is writing from a true place of discomfort and sickened distrust in all who have power.

Rather than being a caricature of a protestor or occupationist, Springsteen pumps out songs that attack the established order on both sides. In the track “Easy Money,” The Boss lays down the lyrics: “I got a Smith & Wesson .38/I got a hellfire burning and I got me a taste/Got me a date on the far shore it’s bright and sunny/I’m going on the town now, looking for easy money.” He is singing for his neighbors and countrymen alike who have no soapbox or platform granted to them and whom the media has overlooked. He takes the guise of a fed up patriot who is watching those elected shirking their responsibilities.

The true message of the album is that we need to take care of our own (“We Need to Take Care Of Our Own”), step into the voting booth on Nov. 6 and

make a proactive decision about the direction we want this country to take. American citizens have the power, ability and the voting process within their control. Why should we stand by and let people who continually make poor decisions continue to stay in their seats? A do-nothing Congress, a lame duck presidency, double-dealing politicians - the pattern continues and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it looks to be picking up speed.

“Wrecking Ball” invites Americans to step up to the base, take a grip on the bat and take a swing at the challengers. Springsteen, in a supremely confident manner, emphasizes the lack of concern he has for the bankers who take the homes and the politicians who stand by quietly as they do. The gritty metaphor of them swinging a wrecking ball around the communities of America is a wonderful choice. Likewise, Springsteen takes the challenge to step up, raise his chin and bluntly proclaim “bring it”. This resonates to every American who sits in their home and looks at two bills, forced to make the hard-pressed decision of which one to pay and which one to let sit. “Hold tight to your anger” he urges the listeners. Make the vote with your heart, look at your scabs and look at your little victories, and then scratch the names with purpose and certainty.

This election season, do not be afraid of a little vindication or a little protest. Is this a call to arms for a rebellion or an occupation? Not necessarily, but as Albert Camus once philosophized: “What is a rebel? A man who says no.” For once, have an election that stands up to the order of things. And as Bruce Springsteen so clearly states: “take care of our own/wherever this flag’s flown.”

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Warren survives savage Senate race Expensive and grisly campaign ends with Dems reclaiming Massachusetts kyle grant anchor editor On Election Day, Elizabeth Warren defeated Scott Brown for Massachusetts Senate in one of the most expensive and polarizing campaigns in history. While the amount spent on each candidate’s campaigns broke state records in Massachusetts, the tact used by

Breaking out of the binder Why I didn’t vote for Romney mandy wray dion editor-in-chief I smiled at Barack Obama’s re-election. I wasn’t his most excited supporter, but knowing that the U.S. was out of the hands of Mitt Romney was more than comforting. So many of my peers were focused on voting to repair the economy and neglected to focus on any other issues – issues that are important to me that I know Obama supports.

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both candidates can only be described as sloppy.

The Warren v. Brown election was part of the first elections since the controversial “Citizens United” decision, which allows corporations, Super-PAC’s and wealthy citizens to spend a virtually unlimited amount of money in elections. In the 2012 election over 4.2 billion was spent in the Presidential and Congressional races, shattering previous spending records.

The 2012 election entered a brave new world of campaigning, one where a candidate’s budget can be bottomless. The Warren v. Brown race was one of the closely watched races in the nation, and one of the first indicators of how campaigns would be handled after “Citizens United.”

If you are fond of campaigns with charming politicians, inspiring speeches and grass-roots campaigning, Warren v. Brown was not for you. The campaign featured an onslaught of ads on television and the airwaves, many of them attacking the other candidate rather than supporting their own beliefs.

Both candidates were supported by big companies, out-of-state organizations and multi-millionaire contributors out-of-touch with the average voter.

Worst of all, both Brown and Warren operated their campaign with a lack of integrity and charisma, behaving more like scoundrels than leaders.

The major issue with Warren v. Brown was not the lack of credential of each politician. Warren is a Harvard Law Professor who has staunchly battled against economic wrongdoing, and is one of the fiercest watchdogs of Wall Street. Brown has been one of the most bi-partisan Senators in Congress, and has prided himself on being for the people he

represents. Both candidates are shining in noble character, but once millions of special interest dollars came flowing into their campaigns decency seemed to find its way on the wayside.

The Warren v. Brown contest featured some of the most ludicrous attack ads seen in a political campaign. Scott Brown’s campaign spent millions of dollars attacking Warren’s personal life, accusing Warren lying about her heritage and her father’s profession. Warren’s campaign painted Brown as a backwards conservative similar to Todd Akin, despite Brown’s blatant moderate ideals. Both sides skirted with falsehoods and fear mongering, and made it a point to blitz Southern New England with their attack ads.

“My mom decided not to vote for Warren because she was sick of all the advertisements,” said Katelyn Hurd, Anchor Editor and Massachusetts resident, “there would always be an ad on television and Warren volunteers would call the house every day.”

While both Warren and Brown proved themselves worthy Senate contenders in their record serving the people, their recent Senate race was despicable.

The most alarming part of the race, however, is the fact that it is not anomaly. Throughout the nation, from Congressional races to Presidential, rhetoric and thoughtfulness were cast aside for exorbitant spending and petty attacks. After all, in a political landscape post-“Citizens United,” it is easier and more effective to throw money and ads at an election than thoughtful communication. However, when our electoral officers lose the need to even feign integrity, how effective will the political system be at preserving the needs of the people?

who we elected. It’s going to take years to see any significant change. It’s up to legislators to work together to put job and stimulus bills on the table and for the president to support them.

What many folks failed to take into account in this election was voting for a candidate who sees all Americans as equals. President Obama is the first president to support marriage equality and tackle LGBT issues. He also supports preventative healthcare for women, equal pay for women and a woman’s right to choose.

The way that Romney spoke about women in the debates was disturbing to say the least. It’s as if he sees women as a burden to society that need “flexibility” in the workplace in order to focus on raising their families. In the past he has referred to single mothers as “welfare queens” and moochers of society because they can’t support the children they have, but Romney also doesn’t support access to abortions or free/discounted preventative care in order to help keep them from starting a family before they are ready.

In addition to lacking support for women, Romney only supports “traditional” marriage and has a warped and outdated view of the definition of family.

In the second presidential debate, Romney said that women should “think about getting married before having babies” because offspring that lack both mother and father figures become violent criminals. Not only does this insult single mothers who may have had no access to affordable contraception, but also this insults same-sex couples that aren’t legally able to marry in most states.

I hope that the GOP as a whole will start to re-evaluate how they approach LGBT and women’s issues after seeing Romney fail at this election. The economy could even see some improvement by investing in preventative health for women, because there will be fewer families that can wait to have children until they are financially stable.

I know for certain that if Obama gets a civil rights bill on his desk, he won’t even think twice about signing it, and I take comfort in that. I know that I won’t be second-guessed for a job for being a female, and I know that I will be compensated adequately. If Romney was elected and magically fixed the economy overnight, so what? I’m sure there would be no adequate job for me anyway since I would need to be focused on making sure my children don’t become criminals.

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The Residents move in james lucey a&e editor Once again, RIC’s Bannister Gallery has pulled together a confluence of visual artistry. “The Residents: The Gift of Time” exhibit offers a four-faceted look into unconventional art. The rationale behind the exhibit is to showcase the work of four artists who took up residency around the world. The results are inspired, and each piece on display compliments another. It’s the most minimal exhibit at the Bannister Gallery so far this year with only eight pieces. Those few pieces devour your attention though.

As it would happen, Hurricane Sandy put a damper on the ability of the artists to come to the residents’ opening reception last Thursday. In fact, only RIC faculty member, Yizhak Elyashiv, showed up. I told Elyashiv that his Untitled piece looked like an LSD version of connect the dots. I’m not sure he got the joke. The Untitled piece was a bunch of numerals and lines, forming slight geometric patterns. Dark squiggles lumped together more in some places than others.

“It’s a landscape of Ireland” Elyashiv told me. Oh. That’s what that is.

Elyashiv has taken up sporadic residency in County Mayo, Ireland since 2000. Being Irish, and having always wanted to visit, I was immediately jealous.

“Mayo is less touristy, it’s more rural.” Yizhak, that sounds awesome. We went on to have a three minute conversation about the uses and implications of peat. Elyashiv’s knowledge of the flammable bio-fuel made him more legitimately Irish in my eyes than any drinking song or jig ever could.

The stark lines and dark palate of Elyashiv’s work complimented the bright collage mixed media work of Jennifer Moses, who took up residency in New Mexico. Her colorful blend of textures and colors becomes almost atmospheric with the incorpora-

if you visit the exhibit, take a walk around “secret flying fort” by linda leslie brown. tion of space-rock geological photography. None of Moses’s works have titles. In fact, only three of the eight pieces on display have names.

Sophia Ainslie’s “Fragment K” sort of looks like a Rorschach blot test. The lines in the center of the piece are more symmetrical and clear, forming what resembles a fruit basket (at least to me). The flanks of “Fragment K” are more asymmetrical, similar and yet unlike one another. There are many strokes and tiny lines in the composition, and if I’m not mistaken, I think there were some Arabic letters mixed in. Really, I had no idea what to make of it. But it looked good.

The 3-D element was a welcome addition to the “Residents” exhibition. Linda Leslie Brown’s “Trophy” is sort of reminiscent of Frank the Rabbit from

Donnie Darko. Long, protruding antennae and a spherical wire structure give the impression of some sort of biological creature, particularly when you look at the shadows.

Most impressive in this Gallery exhibit is Brown’s “Secret Flying Fort.” It’s a sedan-length tree branch dyed bright blue. Cages, pinecones and baskets have all been dunked in the same blue hue and adorn the branch, suspended in mid-air. It’s a cool piece to walk around and explore. More than any other, Brown’s work pops.

The Bannister Gallery manages to administer stellar collections of modern art in their exhibits.

“The Residents: Gifts of Time” is worth a look. It’s free, you know. The exhibit runs through Nov. 21.

Upcoming Campus Arts Calendar RIC Chamber Orchestra sunday, noVember 11

Shaolin Warriors

Sylvia by A.R. Gurney

Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center 7:30 p.m.

Free

thursday, noVember 15

DIRECTED BY JAMIE TAYLOR noVember 14-17, 7:30 P.m. noVember 17 and 18, 2 P.m.

Forman Theatre, Nazarian Center

Roberts Hall 7:30 p.m. $35, $5 RIC

$15

Photo by Alex LaBeef

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Rock the Vote continues to rock robin soares a&e staff writer

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT those under the age of 30. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the National Voter Registration Act, which led to more avenues for registering to vote outside of the traditional method of going to your hometown’s town hall. Its first major achievement was the first hotline for voter information and resources, 1-800-ROCK-VOTE, followed by the first online voter registration site. Now, prospective voters can register at remote locations in the community, select college dorms, select public events and concerts, over the phone and online.

After the staggering increase in youth voters in the 2008 presidential election, which some say was due to the possibility of having a black president,

Rock the Vote birthed an online voter registration tool that many big name music acts have posted on their web sites in an effort to get more young people to vote. In 2010, they launched LIVE.rockthevote. com - an online networking tool for people who would like to host a Rock the Vote event.

The Rock the Vote web site (www.rockthevote. com) is extremely user-friendly. I used it to look up the location where I will vote for the first time this year. All I had to do was enter my address and it pulled up a Google map of my specific polling location and a list of the candidates in each available category. You can even click on the “Send me Reminders” tab and enter your phone number to receive a text reminding you to vote the night before.

How handy!

This year, in addition to new social media presence and online apps for registering to vote and staying informed, Rock the Vote launched the “We Will” campaign, a star-studded public service announcement that encourages young voters to “pledge” to vote. Oddly enough, the YouTube video collectively had, at the time of writing this article, less than 300,000 views, which I found a bit disappointing.

Regardless of YouTube views, Rock the Vote has certainly become a household name, and has had scores of the nation’s top musical acts and movie stars and has partnered with countless brands like Barnes and Noble, Honest Tea, Miss USA, Xbox and Zipcar to claim their victory of registering over five million young voters in the last 21 years.

sider this your soundtrack to the election.

The first thing that impressed me about “The War on Errorism” was the disc itself. It was a caricature of President Bush in clown makeup. The opening track, “Separation of Church and Skate,” is a blistering three-minute punch to the throat. Songs like “American Errorist” and “Franco-Unamerican” denounce American Exceptionalism and offer grave predictions on the Iraq War, which in 2003, was only in its infancy.

I remember the booklet for the CD; this is when people still bought CDs. Somewhere in the liner notes, written by bassist/frontman Fat Mike, it said, “America is not number one. We’re like number 12. And there’s nothing wrong with that, 12 is still pretty good.” In what had largely been a sheltered and conservative existence for my idiot 13 year old self, I had always heard America was the best. We were off to punish the evil-doers after 9/11. I had never considered anything to the contrary.

A year later, Rise Against’s “Siren Song of the Counterculture” was released. The video for the single, “Give it All,” depicts some anarchists committing minor acts of vandalism. At the beginning of the video, there’s a shot of a bumper sticker that reads “Four More Years,” and by the end, the anarchists plaster it over with a sticker that reads “One More Month….” Well, we all know how that one turned out. Way to go, John Kerry! But this video lit a fire in my guts; Rise Against’s philosophy changed

everything for me. I learned they were all vegans, and for the first time I started research on animal rights. I have been a vegetarian for seven years.

It wasn’t long before my tastes started drifting away from the mainstream. Providence’s own Verse became the loudest political voice in my head. “From Anger and Rage” is a furious record rooted in questioning authority. Tracks like “Lost” and “Stolen” convey a visceral adolescent angst. In the final track, “Follow, Conform, Repeat,” vocalist Sean Murphy screams, “Fear of consequences/ For speaking our minds/ Is just another way/ Of giving into forced censorship.” There is a definite political charge behind this album, behind this band. They are beyond the most powerful act I have seen live, and the most soulful band I have ever come in contact with.

Then, there’s Trial. The heaviest, most socially conscious, angriest, old school 90s hardcore band, ever. 1999’s “Are These Our Lives?” explores the concentrations of power in society and the plight of the proletariat. On top of that, vocalist Greg Bennick is perhaps one of the most coherent, sophisticated lyricists in all of hardcore. Trial’s mission is crystal clear in the album’s title track, “Are These Our Lives?” Bennick attacks colonialism, petroleum plutocracy and the propaganda state: “Oil addiction inculcation while alternatives face negation/ by those who see page

What do Christina Aguilera, P. Diddy, Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Cornell, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg and Justin Timberlake all have in common? They are among the countless celebrities who have been spokespeople for the non-profit organization, Rock the Vote.

Since its inception in 1991, Rock the Vote has been responsible for raising awareness of politics and increasing the amount of votes in America’s voting minority: young people. Through celebrity endorsements, networks like MTV and CNN, nationwide events, music tours and hundreds of sponsors, Rock the Vote has empowered millions of young people to become active voting citizens, all while promoting “political and social change.”

In its first run with the election of 1992, the polls saw a whopping 23 percent increase in voting by

Punk and the power of politics: Albums for the election jameslucey a&e editor When I was 13, I knew two things: I liked punk rock, and I hated George Bush. Being a subversive little weirdo, I was exposed to an album by NoFX called “The War on Errorism.” My concept of politics and music had begun its first phase of evolution.

There are four albums I credit with solidifying my political stance as it is today. If you like punk rock, hate ultra-conservatives or you’re 13 years old, con-

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anesthetize the mind and invest in broken lives/ disorganize, overpower, FROM page exploit and stratify.” That last line’s pretty clever, I think. Like Howard Zinn-level clever.

Frankly, I’m an angry person. I find comfort in knowing there are other people who are pissed off and screaming about relevant issues and not just moaning about their girlfriends. Maybe, when the Romney-geddon comes and all the Mormons are swept up to heaven in the Rapture, you’ll remember a few of these songs to put on your Road Warrior playlist President Romney. That’s a real possibility.

My 22-year-old self owes it to that moron 13-yearold who picked up “The War on Errorism” to be as angry about that as humanly possible. This music made me a product of the Bush era, distrustful of tax cuts for the wealthy, ashamed of foreign policy, dismissive of trickle-down economics and furious about The Patriot Act and the misplaced sense of nationalism that followed 9/11. I can’t help but look at Mitt Romney and see a re-packaged George Bush.

Blame NoFX.

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Rabbit, oftentimes with only a simple, unobtrusive beat in the background, only serves to empower the band’s political message. However, the actual musicianship, aside from the lyrical prowess, is quite incredible.

“Fight With Tools” features a mix of jazz, rock and hip-hop styles. The combination of viola-playing and rapping seems an unlikely one, and yet the effect is not an unpleasant clashing of sounds but rather a wonderful layer of depth and complexity. Serious lyrical content persists throughout the songs, and yet the mood of the pieces are experimented with, either by softening the words with the classical, delicate voice of Mackenzie Roberts as in “Never Had It” or intensifying them with loud percussions like in the track “Stand Up.” Each song proves to be a unique musical experience, and yet the album still manages to flow smoothly from one track to the next, unified by its common theme.

Overall, The Flobots’ 2007 album, “Fight With Tools,” is a wonderful mix of musical styles and sounds, an alternative rock and hip-hop album quite unlike any other. Moreover, the album serves as a wake-up call for a generation, an important reminder (especially in the context of this year’s election) to use our democratic voice and stand up for what we believe in. Or, as The Flobots would more eloquently state: “Fight with our hope and our hearts and our hands / [Because] we’re the architects of our last stand.”

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I’m not the biggest hip-hop or rap fan, so I was surprised to find myself immediately hooked by the few simple notes and monotone-voiced speaker that came through the radio one day. I paused in my attempt to complete yet another homework assignment, reached over to my nightstand radio alarm clock and turned the volume up. The DJ announced that the song was called “Handlebars” by a littleknown and curiously-named group: The Flobots. I hummed the catchy tune for the rest of the day, and thus began my appreciation for the band and their creative, stirring music.

Although the band’s progressive, socio-political message flows throughout all of their albums, I’ve chosen their 2007 album “Fight With Tools” because it was my first experience with their music and I believe it embodies their political views perfectly. The Flobots do not try to hide their liberal views, but instead make them perfectly clear, as in the song “Same Thing” when they specify: “We need money for healthcare and public welfare…/ Bring the troops back to the USA / And shut down Guantanamo Bay.” The album is both a strong anti-war protest and an urgent appeal to the American people to “stand up.” Beginning with a news broadcast-like warning against those who would manipulate and compete for control of “your mind,” the album takes a lyrical journey through a variety of social injustices and problems (poverty, racism, a corrupted system).

The cynicism and harshness of the lyrics seems much to bear for the listener, but the band always turns to the silver lining, emphasizing in each song the possibility of change for the better through the power of the people. At last, the album climaxes in its attempt to rouse the masses towards action with the uplifting anthem “Rise,” a repetitive chant that crescendos into a rally cry at the end.

Admittedly, it could be difficult for the conservative minded to appreciate the band’s music due to their lyrical content. The smooth, clear and emotionally-charged rapping of Johnny 5 and Brer

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“Cloud Atlas” skyrockets through the stratosphere by ty dugan a&e staff “Cloud Atlas” could be viewed as six separate stories if it were not for the skilled penmanship of the Wachowskis, Tom Tykwer and original author, David Mitchell. They have the ability to pull trinkets, themes, ideals and narrative out of each story and thread them together into a singular tale of human relationships. Each tale transports the audience to a new location and a new time with a dazzling new cast of characters, each similar to the last set but still unique in their own roles. The actors, each playing as many as six characters throughout the total film, do more than their share of bringing each of the stories to life with a full appreciation for the genre that the story is set in. From start to finish, the film integrates jaw-dropping, high-tech imagery with a top-notch score and sound editing.

The film is the highest-budgeted independent film of all time and it shows.

The story of “Cloud Atlas” is split into six parts.

In “The Ghastly Ordeal of Timothy Cavendish,”

“Cloud Atlas” Rated: R Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer Based On: “Cloud Atlas” by David Mitchell Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Bae Doona, Ben Whishaw, Susan Sarandon, James D’arcy and Hugh Grant Studio: Cloud Atlas Production, X-Filme Creative Pool, Anarchos Production Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT we see an off-beat comedy while “Sloosha’s Crossin’ an’ Ev’rythin’ After” can be considered a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama where governed order and written language are dead. Likewise, “The Pacific Journal of Adam Ewing” is a riveting period piece on slavery and friendship while “Letters from Zedelghem” is a love tragedy with one character bleeding into the 1970’s mystery story “HalfLives: The First Luisa Rey Mystery.” Then there was my personal favorite, “An Orison Of Somni ~ 451,” a future set in Seoul (now called Neo-Seoul) where class systems have arisen from both the rising waters of global climate change as well as the development of cloning.

The Wachowskis may have finally gotten out from under the shadow of “The Matrix.” It may not be the amazing, box-office killing, record-setting film they had perhaps hoped for, or that some may have hoped for them; however, the film has its own legs, free of any connection to their previous work, and it really exists in its own unique bubble.

To simply label it as a movie about “reincarnation” is seriously underselling the efforts of the writers and directors. There is depth to this film that cannot be simplified into a review or critique; not without the reader having seen the film.

There is little left to be desired, no loose ends to speak of and certainly no holes in the plot, or at the very least, none so noticeable that they are worth mentioning. The acting is tremendous. Hanks creates a series of riveting performances, stretching his ability with accents as he has never done before on the big screen. Hugo Weaving, everyone’s favorite villain, takes a jab at stealing each scene, while Ben Whishaw and Jim Sturgess do the real stealing. The ever lovely and gifted Halle Berry shines in each of the stories, providing strong performances that are memorable and even awardable. Bae Doona, James D’arcy and Jim Broadbent will probably be the unsung heroes of this film.

Each of their characters were solid and believable. Doona was gorgeous as her role as Som’ni, a breathtaking performance that has a heart-shattering revelation.

The highs and the lows of this film are to be noted. Sheer joy, giggling fits, disgust at the malice shown by certain characters and comfort by the selflessness of others; every moment of this film throws the audience into a new emotional direction. If you miss this movie, it truly is your loss.

Check it out in IMAX theaters or just in regular screenings if you so choose, but do so quickly. As it is an independent film and so sharply stands out from normal, mainstream type films; this movie is sure not to be in theaters long. Bring a popcorn bag, maybe a box of tissues and be sure to bring an open mind. “Cloud Atlas” certainly rises above the norm.

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“The Descendants” have arrived matthew leo a&e staff Hello, and welcome to this week’s Matt’s Movies. This week, I’m reviewing “The Descendants,” so step this way, and let’s take a quick trip to Hawaii, shall we?

“The Descendants” tells the story of Matt King (George Clooney). Matt is a descendant of Hawaiian royalty, a wealthy banker and the trustee for the massive tract of land he and his cousins own. The trust is going to run out in seven years, so they are thinking of selling. All Matt needs to do is pick a buyer and they will all become obscenely rich. But not everything’s great for Matt. His wife Elizabeth (Patricia Hastie) is in a coma, and per her instructions, is about to be taken off of life support.

He’s also having trouble controlling his younger daughter Scottie (Amara Miller) who is acting out.

He takes Scottie to pick up her older sister Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) at her boarding school, and then he learns something that turns his world upside-down. His wife was having an affair before she had her accident, and that she was going to divorce Matt for the new guy.

Matt decides to set off on a journey with his two daughters, and Alexandra’s friend Sid (Nick Krause), to find the man, and tell him that she is dy-

Get ready to duel! christian decataldo a&e staff This week I will be going over something a little more extensive than just an anime, I will also be talking about something in real life (feel free to shudder at the thought). Oh, by real life I mean something you can interact with more extensively than a play button (so do not get too excited). This week I am reviewing the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! and the card game based off of it.

Yu-Gi-Oh! is an anime based on a manga, as most anime are, and was incredibly popular in the early 2000’s. In the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe people participate in a globally-renowned card game known as Duel Monsters. In the game, competitors use decks of cards consisting of different monsters, traps and

ing so he can say goodbye.

Does Matt find him? What about the land sale?

You’ll have to watch to find out.

“The Descendants” is a solid movie. It’s not perfect, but it is an interesting watch and well worth the time. Clooney tends to polarize audiences with his performances, but this was one of his better roles. Matt is a man who has so much on his plate that he can’t think straight, and Clooney manages

November 7, 2012 to make that into a character audiences can “feel.”

The cast was good and the characters were fun, but the biggest problem for me was not the ending but what wasn’t in the ending. One of the major sub -plots was almost resolved, and then left as a hope.

I’m not going to spoil anything, but when a major plot-point, and also a major character, disappears right before the ending of a movie like this, it just feels unfinished.

In the end, the only word I can use to describe the movie is “bittersweet.” It’s not completely sad, and it’s not completely happy. But it is a good movie, so I’ll give it somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars, simply because this is a film I see that blends lines so much that it won’t be sad enough for some people, and not poignant enough for others. But it’s a good mix. Until next time, enjoy the show!

prepare for the creepiest picture of clooney ever.

magic to beat their opponent. In the anime, these battles take place on giant holographic platforms where the monsters actually fight each other as the competitors play. To be honest, seeing the monsters battle is really the only reason I ever watched the anime because the plot really was not that great.

Some dumb nerdy kid, Yugi Mutuo, gets possessed by an ancient pharaoh and becomes great at Duel Monsters (because everybody knows pharaohs and card games go together like bad decisions and the One Ring). Then his grandfather’s soul gets stolen and put into some alternate universe that has some connection with the card game. Yugi wants his grandfather’s soul back, so naturally a Duel Monsters tournament is held. And then the spinoffs happen. I bet someone could explain it to you better, but I was not there for the plot; really, I don’t know who was. People watched Yu-Gi-Oh! so they could see their own awesome cards fighting it out on television, because what made Yu-Gi-Oh! popular wasn’t the anime, it was the card game. It was Duel Monsters.

Yu-Gi-Oh! the game, in real life; yes this life, Earth and all, was kind of the next Pokémon at the time. It was huge and everybody had some Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, even if they never played ( just like Pokémon). The

basic principles of the card game carried over from the anime though some of the monsters, trap and magic effects changed. You had to go out to your local hobby shop and buy a starter deck (which is exactly what it sounds like) and then buy different packs of cards to customize and improve your deck so you could better face off against your opponent.

The game itself is pretty straight forward; each player has the same amount of life points, and as monsters do damage to each other you and your opponent’s life points go down and whoever hits zero first is the loser. Trap and magic cards can augment monsters and change the game play so that the guy with the strongest monsters doesn’t always win. It is incredibly fun and strangely addictive once you get the hang of it.

Though it has dropped in popularity over the years, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards can still be found anywhere trading cards are sold, and most of the people who played it back in the day still have their cards (I still do). Yu-Gi-Oh! was a fad that has faded but it has left its mark on a great many people and not just anime fans; Duel Monsters influenced an entire generation. Long live the card games!

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Evolution of AJ Jared ware sports staff writer With about 30 seconds left on the clock inside Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, Alabama starting quarterback AJ McCarron broke down into tears. They easily could have been tears of sadness. Alabama struggled in the second half of the biggest game of their season. The Crimson Tide fell behind 17-14 after running out to a 14-3 lead against the Tigers. One of those LSU touchdowns originated from an Alabama fumble in the red zone, which can be blamed on a poor hand off from McCarron to freshman running back TJ Yeldon. In the passing department, McCarron was not much better in the second half. At one point in the half, McCarron was 0-for-6 through the air. With all that said, the tears smudging McCarron’s

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Given the ball in a two minute situation, McCarron orchestrated the drive of the year thus far. Starting from his own 28, he found Kevin Norwood with three consecutive completions to matriculate the ball all the way down to the LSU 28 yard line. After an incompletion thrown in the direction of Norwood once again, the tandem of McCarron and Yeldon redeemed themselves for the earlier fumble. Yeldon snagged a screen pass off the left side of the Alabama line and evaded multiple Tigers en route to the end zone to give the Crimson Tide a dramatic win, 21-17.

Alabama teams under Nick Saban the last six seasons have been defined by defense, but this season the team is taking all their cues from McCarron. This is a guy who grew up before our eyes in last year’s BCS National Championship in beating LSU. He has continued to grow and develop into one of the best signal callers in the Southeastern Conference this season.

The question around him as a player was always whether or not he had the mental toughness to put the team on his back and make plays late in a game

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to win the contest. He proved against an elite defense that he has the inner make up to will his team to victory.

With this performance, I can officially move him up from a game-manager to

an elite game winner.

Though choppy at times; the Tide always rolls on.

Four Downs 1st down: The running of Ralphie the Buffalo, Howard’s Rock, dotting the “I” or Boomer Sooner. Warehouse, what is the best tradition in college football? -Toby from Norman, OK Answer: Three words, Toby: Woo Pig Sooie. Best tradition is Calling the Hogs at Arkansas.

2nd Down: Warehouse, who is the second best team in the country? -Carmen from San Diego, CA Answer: After tearing it up offensively against USC, I think Oregon can score on anyone and would be an intriguing match-up with Alabama.

3rd Down: Please tell me my Louisville Cardinals can make the title game, Warehouse? -Dickey from Louisville, KY

Answer: Sorry, they would need to dominate down the stretch and get a lot of help. Won’t happen, but a BCS bowl is possible.

4th Down: Better young running back: Jeremy Hill from LSU or TJ Yeldon from Alabama? -Todd from Boston, MA Answer: Love them both, but gun to my head, I’m taking TJ Yeldon.

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RIC posts best finish in school history at NEIGA Championship eddie pannone sports staff writer Coming off a victory last week at the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship, the Rhode Island

Women’s volleyball team defeated by numberone seed dan charest anchor sports writer Saturday marked the end of the season for the RIC women’s volleyball team (14-16), as they lost to the number-one seeded UMass Boston Beacons (16-11, 6-1) in the semifinals of the Little East Conference tournament.

RIC had the odds against them as the five-seed in the LEC tournament. Just to get a lick against the Beacons, RIC had to beat Eastern Connecticut, who they lost to twice this year, on the road. The Anchorwomen also had not won an LEC playoff game

College men’s golf team hit the greens again for the 78th annual New England Intercollegiate Golf Association Championships on Oct. 28. This tournament featured 35 programs and 171 golfers from Division I, II and III schools. Originally, this was supposed to be a two day, 36 hole event. However, Hurricane Sandy shortened the tournament to one day and 18 holes.

The Anchormen finished the tournament with a score of 316. This was tied with Division I Bryant for sixth place, and was the best ever showing for the RIC Golf program at this event. UMass Lowell and Saint Anselm tied for first place at the meet, each shooting a 311.

RIC was led by sophomore Patrick Ford’s strong performance. Ford led all RIC golfers with a score of 77 on the day. That score put him in a six-way tie for 12th among all golfers in the field, and was only two strokes off the leading score.

“I speak for the team when I say it feels very good to set the record for the lowest team score at the NEIGAs in school history,” Ford said. “We are disappointed that we didn’t win, which is what we went there to do. It was still a good way to end a very successful season. I’d also like to congratulate UMass Dartmouth on a well deserved win and a great group of guys. It felt great to put a good num-

since 2009, but toppled the fourth-seeded Warriors last Wednesday 3-0 to set up the meeting with the Beacons.

On Saturday, UMB had four set points in the first set when the Anchorwomen staged a little rally.

Freshman outside hitter Michelle Malboeuf’s kill made the RIC deficit 24-21 and two more UMB error’s ratcheted the pressure up, but the Beacons’ junior outside hitter Amber Clemons’ kill gave UMB a 25-23 set one win.

Set two was all even at 10 a pop until UMB went on a six-point run that was capped off by another one of Clemons’ 11 kills. A Corinne Porter service ace gave UMB a 25-16 set-two win and a crucial 2-0 set lead.

RIC went down 3-0 in the third and could not find answers to the Beacons. One of Shannon Thompson’s team-leading 12 kills gave UMB a 16-5 lead in the third and the Beacons cruised to a 25-12 set three victory, sweeping the Anchorwomen. They will go for their fourth straight LEC title Sunday afternoon against the Keene State Owls (19-15, 5-2).

RIC’s junior middle hitter Amanda Cabral led all players with 13 kills and also had seven digs.

Breanna Boyer had seven kills and five digs, while Jessica Ho had 28 assists. Freshman libero Jasmyn Starr also had a game-high eight digs.

It was the last games of the careers setter Jessica Ho and outside hitter Breanna Boyer. Ho and Boyer leave the program as school leaders in career sets at 3,077 and career kills at 1,458, respectively. Next year’s squad has the potential to improve on this year’s milestones with the returns of Cabral, Starr and Lauren Palazinni.

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GNAC Rookie of the Year Jonathan Cooper finished two stokes off his teammate’s pace, carding a score of 79. This put him in a tie for 26th place among the field. Ryan Butler and Kyle Harper were both one stroke behind Cooper with a score of 80, tying them each for 40th in the field. Freshman Peter Camerlengo rounded things out for the Anchormen, shooting an 83 on the day. Camerlengo also won the Closest to the Pin competition.

In other Anchormen golf news, head coach Greg Gammell has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Gammell, who won the award last year as well, led the team to consecutive GNAC titles and their highest finish at the NEIGA Championship. Under his watch, the team has seen three golfers earn First Team All-GNAC honors, and has produced the league’s Rookie of the Year for the second straight season.

The NEIGAs marked the last event of the fall for the Anchormen; however the team will be in action again come springtime. They will compete for the 2013 NCAA Div. III Championships, which will be held in May in Florida.

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Two runners receive All-ECAC Honors in ECAC Div. III Championships maGGie masse sports staff writer The Rhode Island College men’s and women’s cross country teams both had athletes that received All-ECAC honors at the 2012 ECAC Div. III Championships hosted by Williams College on Nov. 3. Freshman Jaimee Dorsey earned All-ECAC honors with a 13th place (284 runners) effort and senior Conor McCloskey earned All-ECAC honors with a sixth place (287 runners) finish.

Dorsey finished with a time of 23:46 as the Anchorwomen finished with a score of 744 and placed 26th out of 41 teams. Middlebury won the championship with a score of 31. Freshman Rebecca Tellier

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was the only other Anchorwoman to finish in the top 100, claiming the 67th spot with a time of 25:09.

McCloskey finished with a time of 26:54 as the Anchormen totaled a score of 413, finishing 14th out of 43 teams. Amherst won the championship with a score of 44. This marks the second consecutive year McCloskey has earned All-ECAC honors (he finished 15th in 201). Fellow senior Shawn Stadwick and junior Cameron Richer are the only other Anchormen who finished in the top 100. Stadwick placed 46th with a time of 27:58, while Richer finished 99th with a time of 29:04.

Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams will compete at the N.E. Div. III Championships, hosted by Westfield State on Saturday, Nov. 10.

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Two swimmers shine in second meet of season maGGie masse sports staff writer The Rhode Island College women’s swimming team broke six program records in their 141-121 loss to Western New England University on Nov. 2. Junior Sophie Kanno and freshman Marykate McCutcheon were top swimmers in the team’s loss.

Kanno won the 50-yard breaststroke (35.14), the 100-yard breaststroke (1:16.03) and the 200-yard IM (2:26.91). Her results in the 50 and 200 IM were new school records.

McCutcheon won the 1,000-yard freestyle (11:33.02), 100-yard freestyle (59.76) and the 500yard freestyle (5:43.09). Her efforts in all three events were new program records.

Sophomore Abbie Leazes finished first in the 200-yard freestyle (2:10.68), second in the 200-yard IM (2:27.07) and fourth in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:20.24). Freshman Emily Thompson won the 100-

yard backstroke (1:10.65), finished second in the 50yard butterfly (30.16) and third in the 100-yard butterfly (1:07.24). Freshman Laura Moreau, Leazes, Thompson and McCutcheon set a school record in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:52.61).

The Anchorwomen will be competing at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 10.

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Loose and lively Lauren Freshman Lauren Palazzini brings energy to RIC women’s volleyball dan charest sports staff writer There is one on every team. Someone who is positive and easy-going, loosens their teammates up before taking the court and does not take the game too seriously. For the Rhode Island College women’s volleyball team, that girl is freshman Lauren Palazzini.

“Lauren is definitely the personality on our volleyball team,” said head coach Elysce Tackmann.

“She is a riot and gets the girls going on and off the court.”

However, this Woonsocket native would not have came back to the Ocean State without education in mind. Palazzini began her college life at DuQuense in Pittsburgh, but did not play volleyball at the Division I university.

“I transferred to RIC,” said Palazzini, “because of the nursing program, and because I really missed volleyball when I was away at school.

“I was a little too short to play for the Dukes so I really missed playing volleyball. It has been really great being able to play here,” said the 5’7” outside hitter. “I know RIC had a good nursing program and it is so close to home it gives me a lot of opportunities.”

The chances to show Coach Tackmann what she’s got came early for Palazzini and the rest of her freshman teammates as the 2012 squad is in a bit of a transitional period. Sure, they have upperclassmen you can count on – like senior outside hitter Breanna Boyer, senior setter Jessica Ho and junoir middle hitter Amanda Cabral – but this year’s team features six freshmen on the 11 girl roster.

“Our freshmen are good because we are so young,” said Palazzini, who is third on the team and first among freshmen with 212 kills. “We can all start playing together and get a lot of playing time this season.”

With this transitional period came an up-anddown year for the 13-15 Anchorwomen. To counterbalance the winning streaks and the losing streaks, there was Palazzini to spark some energy to the team.

“She likes to dance,” said Coach Tackmann. “Usually we can get a good dance session out of her before practice starts. Another one of her things is to make personality faces. She is fun. She gets us to laugh.”

An Anchor investigation revealed that one of Palazzini’s favorite songs to boogey down to is Katy Perry’s number one single “E.T.” “I try to always be positive with our team,” said the girl who names her cat, Marcel, a “really cute, little kitten,” getting her nails done and tanning as some of her favorite things in life. For fun with the team, Palazzini and the girls like to eat.

“We usually just pig out on cookies or nachos. We usually buy that seven-layer dip thang,” she said.

In the future, Palazzini could become one of RIC’s all-time great outside hitters, on pace to crack the top five list in career kills.

“I believe Lauren is going to be an integral part of our program’s future,” said Coach Tackmann.

“She has good fundamentals. Her passing and her defense we are working on but she is a solid, fundamental player. With Boyer and Ho leaving, it is nice to know we have Lauren and another strong outside hitter. I am looking forward to working with her as we go forward.”

Bring on the vicious spikes, the loose swagger and the locker room dance parties for the next three years.

November 7, 2012

Bang Bang, two more wins for the Anchormen sam allen anchor sports editor The Rhode Island College hockey team had to deal with a slow moving, 12 man team, and a conference rival who brought a crowd last weekend as they defeated both Tufts University and Daniel Webster College in two NECHA games. After nine games, the team stands at a strong 6-1-2 record.

On Friday night at home, the Anchormen faced the Jumbos of Tufts University in a game that should have showed off the Anchormen’s speed and power, but turned into a slow and lackluster hockey game.

Top goal scorer Alex Lyman got the Anchormen on board first with the only goal of the first period.

As the second period began, it was clear that the 12 man Jumbos team was starting to unwind and slow down, slowing down RIC at the same time.

The Jumbos quickly learned that a six man bench will not get a hockey team very far. Captain Brett Morra scored the second goal of the night before the Anchormen went on a scoring frenzy in the final period. Freshman Frankie Vani got his second goal of the season, with seniors Spencer Rose and Cody Warnock, the team’s leader in points, also got the puck past Tufts goalie Ralph Faia.

Faia saw 88 pucks come his way over the course of the 5-0 Anchormen victory.

Goal tender Vinny Tudino (5-02) recorded his first shutout of the season, seeing only 16 pucks see NeXT page

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It’s a new season for the Anchorwomen dan charest anchor sports writer Tipping off the exhibition season with the biggest dogs in the state, the RIC women’s basketball team lost their exhibition opener to Providence College, 8337, on Saturday at Alumni Hall on the PC campus.

“I thought that we came out with a lot of energy defensive intensity at the start of the game,” said senior forward Courtney Burns, who led RIC with eight points. “We played really hard at points in the game and once we put that all together for a full 40 minutes our team is going to do some really special things.”

To start out RIC’s shortest road trip of the season, PC was clicking. A Symone Roberts jumper gave PC a 9-0 lead 2:34 in. Burns led back an Anchorwomen charge and senior guard Ashley O’Dell’s three-pointer at the 13:31 mark in the first gave RIC a 12-11 lead. PC coach Susan Robinson Fruchtl instantly called a timeout and only 13 seconds later, PC’s sophomore forward Alexis Francis made a layup to give the lead back to the Friars.

PC went on a 27-8 run to end the half, leading 40-

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“Being able to play against a Division I team was an awesome opportunity for our team. Not many other Division III teams get the opportunity to play against teams of that talent. Plus it was also a lot of fun to be playing against another Rhode Island team.”

O’Dell had five points and five rebounds for RIC, while freshman guard Danielle LeBlanc had seven points and Andrade had six points and three rebounds. Roberts had 18 points for PC and her teammate Brianna Edwards led all players with 26 points and 13 rebounds.

Despite the exhibition loss at Providence, there are still a few weeks before the Anchorwomen head up to Maine to face the Bowdoin Polar Bears, a squad that made the Sweet 16 a year ago, to kick off the regular season.

“We need to remain disciplined and stick to our principles for 40 minutes,” said Burns. “Nothing we can’t fix before the start of the season.”

and followed that possession up with back-to-back three point baskets. RIC struggled to get the ball infrom page side, as they tried to force up circus shots in the paint.

This led to one-and-done possessions as well as turnovers. As the second half progressed, PC continued to get good shots off. The Friars took a 12 point lead when Carter scored back to back buckets, one and three, to cut the lead back down to eight.

The Friars quickly got the lead back to double figures, scoring at will in the paint. RIC continuously tried forcing the ball inside, only to see it roll around on the floor or in possession of the Friars.

This kind of play continued well into the half, as the Anchormen could not stop PC from scoring inside. They also continued to struggle offensively, looking like a much different team in the second half. Though the Anchormen displayed some nice outside shooting as the game wound down, PC eventually took a 26 point lead and ended the game with a 76-52 victory.

“I think we got a little relaxed,” said Carter. “We were happy that we were up by one point and were in the game. Even though we still wanted to win, I thought our hunger went down, and we became satisfied and settled.”

“I like the way my team looks,” Carter explained.

“I see the way we performed against a Division I team, so imagine what it will look like when we face a Division III team. I’m looking forward to the start of the season.”

The Anchormen will open up their 2012-13 regular season schedule on Nov. 15 when the team will travel to Lasell College for their season opener.

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in 60 minutes. The RIC defense, comprised of Brad Conway, Marco from previous page Scotti, Ryan Huber, Nick Bruno, Mike Martinelli and Giancarlo Pannone, rarely allowed the puck past the neutral zone, allowing the Jumbo defense to get more of a work out than the offense.

After the slow game, the Anchormen headed up to Daniel Webster College to face one of their biggest rivals in front of a rowdy Eagles crowd. The Anchormen headed home with a 5-3. Morra received two goals, Warnock got his fifth goal of the year, Scotti reached the back of the net for the second time and Rose got his third goal. Freshman Ryan Huber racked up two assists on Saturday, and five assists total over the weekend.

“Hockey is a team game,” said Morra, who now has seven goals on the season. “My success on the score sheet is just a reflection of an entire team effort.”

The Anchormen are set to play two home games this weekend against Norwich University, whom the team already defeated 3-2 in an overtime game on the road, and New York University, a team the Anchormen have never faced before. They will also play Bridgewater State University on Sunday to end the three game weekend.

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Marco Scotti, 14, races after the puck.

Photo by Jess Bourget

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And the Anchormen have the lead!

EDDIE PANNONE SPORTS STAFF WRITER With 20 minutes to go in the game, the Rhode Island College men’s basketball team had a one -point lead over Division I Providence College.

The score was 25-24 in favor of RIC, but the Anchormen knew that the Friars would be out stronger than ever at the start of the second half. They were, scoring 52 points in the remaining 20 minutes.

The Anchormen took on the Friars in preseason action on Nov. 3 at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Anchormen entered the game as a heavy underdog and despite their strong first half effort, the Anchormen fell to PC 76-52.

Senior Tahrike Carter was the leading scorer for the Anchormen, scoring 15 points. He also had one assist and no turnovers while knocking down three three point baskets. Vincent Council scored 21 for PC, while the Friar’s Josh Fortune hit six three pointers for a team leading 22 points.

Both teams got off to a slow start in the first few minutes of the game. The teams exchanged missed jumpers and missed lay-ups while getting few second chance opportunities on the boards. RIC would not get their first field goal until over six minutes had gone by. Good ball movement by the Anchormen got Chris Burton an easy alley-oop jam, but not before RIC missed their first seven shots of the game. Despite the early offensive struggle, the defense held strong against the Friars, holding them to 25 percent shooting through the first 10 minutes.

Team leader Tahrike Carter got his first bucket of the game eight minutes in on a three pointer, however scoring was not getting any easier for either side. RIC hung tough against the Friars, and even-

despite their loss, ric anchormen held their own against the friar’s last saturday. tually took their first lead of the game at 2:09, when Michael Palumbo drained a three pointer to give the Anchormen a 21-20 lead. They ended the half getting some easy looks at the rim while keeping up the defensive pressure.

Despite some offensive troubles, RIC entered halftime with a 25-24 lead over Providence. The Anchormen’s leading scorer through the first 20

minutes was Palumbo, who came off the bench to score eight points, including two three pointers.

RIC was aided by the Friars’ 30.8 percent shooting, free throw success of only 66.7 percent and 12 PC turnovers.

The Friars came out firing to start the second half. The team SEE PAGE quickly got to the free throw line,

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Conor McCloskey and Jamie Dorsey Cross Country

Conor McCloskey is the Little East Champion this season Jamiee Dorsey claimed N.E. Alliance honors after her after finishing first among all LEC runners in the N.E. Alliance sixth place finish at the championships and following Cross Country Championships. This past weekend he that, she received LEC rookie of the week honors. claimed All-ECAC honors after finishing 6th at the At the ECAC DIII championships, she finished ECAC DIII Championships.

13th and also received All-ECAC honors.

Photo by Raquelle Martins