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On Wednesday Nov. 21, Kappa Delta Phi, the only student fraternity on campus, held their annual dinner in the Student Union ballroom. The dinner has been held for over 30 years, but ran into problems this year due to the fact that non-fraternity students saw presence of alcohol, the smoking of cigars, and attendance of Gary Penfield, Vice President of Student Affairs.

When The Anchor asked Penfield how appropriate the presence of alcohol was at the fraternity dinner, he indicated that the dinner in the past had been predominantly an alumni affair, and that due to the recent recruitment of new fraternity members it was possibly time to take the event off campus. Penfield also stated that he did not see alcohol present and that he did not make the drink he was drinking, so he did not know what was in it.

The Anchor talked to fraternity members who gave varying accounts as to the presence of alcohol at the dinner. Some fraternity members said that there had been no alcohol present, and others said that alcohol had been present, but not consumed by underage individuals. Still other fraternity members stated that they thought that the presence of alcohol was acceptable since Mark Paolucci, Assistant Director of Operations and Services, had approved the space request and that senior administrators would be present. These fraternity members also thought that the fact the dinner was a tradition gave the situation mitigating circumstances.

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Arming of Campus Police unlikely in near future Examining Campus Crime Part lV

The Anchor is conducting a four-part, in-depth series on campus safety at Rhode Island College. In this week’s final installment, we investigated the prospect of arming RIC’s Campus Police officers.

By George Bissell Editor-in-Chief The issue of whether or not to arm campus police officers at Rhode Island’s three institutions of public higher learning is and will continue to be one of the most polarizing and contentious issues that the Rhode Island College community, the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education (RIBGHE) and the Rhode Island General Assembly faces, until a determination one way or the other is made.

The issue has surfaced in the recent past – and will again in the future – in the form of either a resolution in the General Assembly or through a vote by the RIBGHE, which are the only two ways in which an order to arm campus police officers at the state’s three public institutions of higher education can occur.

Rhode Island is the only state university system in the entire nation that does not have armed campus police officers. Brown University, which armed its police officers in January 2006, is the only armed campus police force in the state. Brown currently employs 90 officers, 50 of which are armed.

Despite the fact that RIC remains the safest college campus in Rhode Island, and has been ranked as the 35th safest nationally, as The Anchor reported in Part II of our “Examining Campus Crime” series, the issue of whether or not to arm campus police officers will persist, because it is impossible to predict when an emergency that endangers the safety of the campus community could occur.

There have been several examples of violence on college campuses around the country over the last decade, which include the killing of 32 people by a mentally-disturbed student gunman on the campus of Virginia Tech in 2007, the shooting of eight people on the campus of Northern Illinois in 2008 and several shootings in 2009, including a shooting of three people by a professor at the University of Georgia and the shooting of one female student at a Wesleyan University bookstore.

In order to test the campus’s emergency response systems, RIC held its first-ever emergency response drill, a simulated attack by an armed gunman on campus, as the third and final part of Operation Education Safe Haven on Oct. 21.

While local law enforcement officers arrived at the exercise 2-3 minutes after the initial reporting of simulated violence at RIC, Campus Police were on the scene “in seconds,” according to RIC Campus Police Chief Fred Ghio, which is a problem considering Campus Police officers do not carry firearms on duty.

“Two to three minutes in a gunfight is an eternity,”

Ghio said about the critical first response gap in which Campus Police officers cannot take action against an armed individual.

The after-action report, which is slated to be released in mid-December, will suggest what changes – if any – might be advisable to improve campus safety at RIC. Ghio identified an “immediate need” for dispatchers, which will enable his lieutenants to directly supervise the officers on patrol.

The issue of arming Campus Police officers at RIC is one that is certainly complex, but Ghio said that “not having a weapon puts them at risk in certain situations, and that having a weapon would enhance their ability to handle certain dangerous situations.”

“Many conditions must be in place before we arm Campus Police,” said Ghio. “Psychological testing, considerable firearms initial training and then frequent retraining to ensure that the officers remain proficient.

The benefits (to arming Campus Police) are that my officers will have all the tools that they should have as sworn police officers. Right now they can make arrests, do searches and stop cars with probable cause, but do not carry weapons, which could be perceived as a safety issue for the officers.

“I feel that the main drawback is lack of future training,” he continued. “Due to the financial condition of Rhode Island, future training after qualification could be curtailed. Arming the officers does not improve their overall quality, but constant training and hiring competent individuals is the only way to ensure quality officers.

“My opinion on arming has always remained the same,” Ghio said. “If done properly with regard to testing, physical ability, state police training and with the support of the administration, Board of Governors, and the state legislature, then and only then should we go forward.”

In addition to extensive interviews with Ghio, The Anchor also gathered the opinions of several prominent voices of the RIC administration on the subject.

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“At this point in time, I have not formed a firm opinion on the arming of campus police officers,” said Vice President for Administration and Finance William Gearhart in an email. He continued, “I believe there is a case that can be made for both sides of the issue. If our officers were to be armed, appropriate policies and procedures would have to be in place. For example, extensive background checks and personal screening should take place. In addition, intensive initial firearms training would be needed with on-going frequent recertification.

“In general terms,” Gearhart continued, “I think the decision whether or not to arm the officers requires careful consideration regarding the safety of all members of the college community, including the officers themselves.

Last month’s full-scale exercise provided us with ‘real life’ information that should be taken into account with regard to our deliberations. The Operation Education Safe Haven after-action report will be presented in December and should suggest what, if any, changes might be advisable.”

Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Penfield, now in his 35th year as an administrator at RIC, said in an email, “The arming of campus police officers has been debated and studied for many years, which serves to signify that this is a complex and difficult issue. As the Vice President for Student Affairs I am perfectly comfortable with the arrangement under which Rhode Island College presently operates. Our track record is pretty good and I give thanks to each and every current police officer on this campus for their good work in creating our track record. Our work with FEMA/RIEMA coupled with the attention given to campus safety by President Carriuolo have strengthened our resolve to continue to keep the safety of our entire community as a priority. My hope is that every member of this community will accept individual responsibility to maintain our

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Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo delivered an address to Student Parliament, and the body later passed several critical policy changes in the final Student Community Government, Inc. meeting of the semester, which lasted just under an hour and a half last Wednesday.

Carriuolo was not able to stay for the entire meeting due to an early meeting the following morning, but she touched on a number of issues ranging from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) visit last month, the rising cost of tuition in Rhode Island, and the progress of the Student Union expansion project during her visit to Parliament.

Carriuolo thanked all of the students, especially the student leaders who participated in the NEASC visit. Carriuolo said that the oral report NEASC delivered after their visit spoke glowingly about the campus and that they had just three areas of concern.

“State funding is diminishing, which isn’t a surprise.

Our facilities are old, which isn’t a surprise and finally that RIC has a fabulous story to tell,” said Carriuolo. “They were impressed with our students, faculty and a lot of the changes that have been made over the past couple of years.

They thought that we could do a better job of getting out the word about what a wonderful place this is.”

Carriuolo went on to address the rising cost of tuition.

“In regard to tuition, I know people have been concerned about the fact that tuition is going up across the country,” said Carriuolo. “Here at Rhode Island College, it has really been a very modest increase, because everything is relative. URI approved a 9.5 percent increase; CCRI approved a 7.5 percent increase; while here at RIC, we only asked for a four percent increase. That’s because we are really committed to keeping the cost of college affordable here at RIC… We have the lowest tuition of any institution that is like us in New England.”

Carriuolo also expressed an interest in joining forces with the student body to form an awareness campaign to improve the appearance of the campus.

After finishing her address, Carriuolo took several questions from Parliament. Rep. Nicholas Lima asked the president about the progress of the Student Union expansion and when the next step will take place.

“It is something that we are very interested in,” said Carriuolo, who then directed the question to Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Penfield.

“We are expecting to tie down some of the financial issues of the project over the next couple of weeks and work more on the project next semester,” said Penfield.

Along with the appearance by Carriuolo, the meeting was highlighted by the absence of SCG, Inc. President Travis Escobar, who missed his first meeting since being elected as a freshman representative on Oct. 7, 2008, breaking a streak of 65 consecutive meetings, according to his count. Along with Escobar, one other member of the Executive Council, Deputy Speaker David Valerio, missed the meeting due to his required attendance at a martial arts meeting.

Vice President Jordan Day filled in for Escobar, while Speaker Aaron Buckley used his prerogative of the chair to appoint Rep. George Bissell, who is also editor-in-chief of The Anchor, as acting deputy speaker.

The most controversial vote of the evening came when Rep. Alexander Hoffman, who was not present, submitted a leave to attend to an “urgent family matter.” Hoffman’s leave was denied by a vote of 5 to 10.

Hoffman’s leave is the first leave to be denied by Parliament this year. The Anchor has since learned that Hoffman tendered his resignation as communications director, one of four newly created Cabinet positions in SCG, Inc., earlier that night.

Parliament finished up the final meeting of the semester by voting unanimously to approve changes to the Parliamentary Procedures Policy to update the duties and responsibilities of Parliament members.

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Clockwise from top: From left, Rep. Jodi Robert, Nicholas Lima, Vice President Jordan Day and Rep. Nicholas Tabis; President Nancy Carriuolo, center, addresses Parliament as, from left. Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Penfield, Dean of Students Scott Kane and SCG Administrative Supervisor Sally Hindsen listen; Nicolas Rose addresses Parliament during the Open Forum regarding his concerns over Greek life.

President Escobar, who was not present, expressed a desire, which was relayed by Secretary Kyla Pecchia, to have the proposed changes made to the By-Laws of SCG, Inc. to reinforce their importance.

Rep. Lima instead motioned to have the proposed changes made to the Parliamentary Procedures Policy, which already has an extensive list of Parliament member duties and responsibilities, instead of going through the lengthy process of amending the By-Laws.

The bill included new requirements that Parliament members submit at least one piece of legislation during the academic year, and that each member be required to present a report on the progress they’ve made in representing their constituents.

Lima’s motion passed by an overwhelming majority; Pecchia was the lone dissenting vote.

The body also unanimously approved proposed changes to the Class Club Policy, now formerly known as the Senior Week Policy, authored by Pecchia. The proposed changes, which take effect next July 1, will update the Funding Policies to include all four class clubs, and will update the amount of funding the Senior Class can receive for Senior Week.

The body also unanimously approved minor changes to the By-Laws of SCG, Inc. to ensure the document has references to newly created committees, the State of the Student Body Address and the Cabinet. The changes also corrected some ambiguous language and removed the duty of the vice president to act as a “purchasing agent” for the corporation, as practice has been for SCG, Inc.’s employees to do so.

The biggest change was the addition of three new seats on Parliament: one directly elected representative each from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Classes.

Presently, only the Freshmen Class – which comes into the year at a disadvantage due to missing the initial filing period in the spring – has three directly elected representatives, while all other student seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis via a petition process. That will all change beginning in Sept. 2012 when each class year will have an elected representative for the first time.

The final two items of new business that Parliament addressed were the constitutions of the Cooperative Preschool, which was approved by the body, and the National Society of Leadership and Success, which was sent back to the Student Organizations Committee until a model

constitution complying with SCG, Inc’s Model Constitution is drafted and brought before the body.

The motion to table was made by Acting Deputy Speaker Bissell, who cited the lack of a document that referenced SCG, Inc. as the organization’s governing body as the reason. After a short debate and recess, the motion to table passed unanimously.

The next meeting of Parliament is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2012 at 7 p.m. in Parliament Chambers Student Union 307.

Staff Rep. Mark Paolucci brought up his concerns at the end of the meeting regarding where student government stood on several unresolved issues, including the unfinished Club Sports Policy, a report on the Books for Community Involvement Program’s final semester, a resolution to the ongoing Greek life controversy and a report from Parliament’s created but yet-to-meet Ad-Hoc Alcohol Policy Committee.

Vice President Day attempted to address Paolucci’s concerns, however Paolucci responded that he would still prefer to see formal reports and updates on the issues when Parliament meets again in January.

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ranking as one of the safest campuses in the nation.”

The issue of arming campus police officers has been examined by the RIBGHE in recent years, as well, and is one that Ghio believes the new board will re-examine because it is a “hot button issue.”

In Feb. 2008, legislation was introduced in the General Assembly that would have mandated the arming of campus police at URI, RIC and CCRI. The RIBGHE testified against the legislation, stating that they were opposed to the passing of this type of legislation without their consent and that they hoped the Assembly would hold off on voting on the issue until after they had time to form a commission to review the issue of campus safety. The Assembly accepted the RIBGHE’s request and the legislation did not pass out of the House and Senate committees to which it had been assigned.

The RIBGHE, in response to state legislation concerning the arming of campus police statewide, formed a campus security commission (CSC), which met nine times from August 2008 through June of 2009, to study

the question of whether or not the campus police at one or more of Rhode Island’s three institutions of public higher learning (URI, RIC and CCRI) should be armed.

Former RIC Chief of Campus Police Cyrille Cote and current Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controller Paul Forte were members of the committee. RIC President Nancy Carriuolo also met with the CSC on Nov. 5, 2008 to explore the issue of arming campus police.

In a report released by the CSC to the RIBGHE on March 22, 2010, the CSC made the recommendation that the RIBGHE should seriously consider developing a plan to properly and correctly arm campus police at one or more of its public institutions of higher education.

The CSC defined “properly and correctly” training campus police officers as psychological examinations for every officer, complete and proper state police training, a RIBGHE commitment to fully fund the cost of all necessary training, both initial and ongoing, as well as the cost of all necessary equipment and facilities required to properly implement and introduce an armed campus police force to any college community, and the development of a timetable as to when armed campus police officers might appear on

campus.

The report also said that the CSC firmly believed that funding should not be the primary determinant in the Board’s decision of whether or not to arm campus police. The desire to provide its officers with the proper training and tools so that campus police as first responders would be better protected and able to respond with appropriate force if the need arose to deal with an assailant with a deadly weapon should be considered equally with funding concerns.

Finally, the CSC report stated that the ultimate decision rested with the RIBGHE. That ultimate decision on whether or not to arm the campus police at one or more of Rhode Island’s three institutions of public learning never came.

The RIBGHE viewed and discussed the report, but no vote on whether or not to arm campus police officers ever took place before newly elected R.I. Governor Lincoln Chaffee replaced 12 of the 13 members of the RIBGHE in 2011.

“Now that we have a new board, they may or may not wish to return to re-examine this issue,” said President Nancy Carriuolo in an email. “The board has many issues competing for their attention.”

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Extension of library hours continues For the last three semesters, Student Community Government, Inc. has voted to extend library hours to 24 hours for RIC students during Exam Week. Prior to the program, funded by Parliament, Adams Library’s closing hours were 10 p.m., while other institutions, such as Brown University and Providence College, stayed open until 2 a.m. or later.

“One thing that I have heard from students is that now that our library is offering the 24-hour service, they will

By Nicole Leonard not be using another college’s library,” said Jordan Day, vice News Editor president of SCG. “They had traveled to other libraries in the past because of the convenient hours and they see the extension of the hours at RIC to be a great service.”

Hedi BenAicha, director of Adams Library, said he has been excited for the new extension of hours as well, seeing it as beneficial for students. He has repeatedly extended his gratitude to the SCG members for their generosity in supporting the program.

This year, SCG has voted to fund the library’s 24-hour operation for both this week and next.

“We were interested in making the college more friendly to students doing late-night research, paper writing and studying,” Day said.

As a student herself, Day said that she believes the closing hours are currently “unrealistic” because a lot of students “study into the late evening and spend much time working in the library.” She also said that she “would like to see library hours extended throughout the entire semester.”

Last year, SCG approved funding for the fall semester, and decided to fund the spring as well, but only if it was well-received by the RIC community. Due to the positive recep-

tion, a request for further funding was made for the next semester. Their hope was that the college would take on the costs for the spring.

“As an Executive Council, we felt that there was a need to provide the service again, however we were not sure if the college had looked into taking it on themselves. As it was well-received the year before, we felt it was worthwhile to pursue covering the cost again,” said Day. Since they have a responsibility to represent the student body, SCG has taken on the task of allocating funds to finance this project. This semester a resolution, submitted by SCG President Travis Escobar, was passed in Parliament, authorizing SCG to ask its Finance Commission to allocate $3,732 to support the extension of library hours. The money that SCG allocates is taken from the $60 Student Activity Fee that every RIC student must pay each semester to SCG, Inc. Vice President Day said the student body is “very enthusiastic” in regards to the extended hours.

“This means that while they are in the middle of writing a paper or studying for an exam, they don’t have to pack up their things and completely relocate,” said Day. “That interrupts their studying and preparation, and also doesn’t allow students to have full access to the resources that Adams Library provides.”

As reported earlier this semester in The Anchor, the library has gone through many changes to make it more accessible to students. Additions such as free eBooks, which are downloadable from the library’s database of electronic books for easier access to their material, and doubling the amount of computers available, were put in place to improve student productivity.

Thanks to funding from SCG, Adams Library will continue to be open for 24-hours this week and throughout Exam Week.

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Feds swept through, taking out high-ranking officials in the drug trade.

The brothers also did not see the trickledown effect of the historic economic growth during the 1990s until almost a decade later, when jobs and higher minimum wages became available. The Puerto Rican unemployment rate came down to only two percent.

During this time, Julio went through difficult times, having his home foreclosed due to a subprime mortgage, and filed for bankruptcy.

Sammy managed to escape one of the drug busts and began leading a normal life. He met a woman, held down a steady job, had a son, and moved to a better neighborhood. One winter, he crashed his car. With no way to pay for repairs or a new car, he had few resources at his disposal. The car being a necessity for getting his kid to school and himself to work, he needed to do something. He made some calls to his old contacts and was going to be able to get a car. He got some money and cocaine and went to make a deal. However, while in the middle of the meeting, he used a marked dollar bill to snort cocaine and ended up in jail.

Fausto also fell on hard times, and resorted to armed robbery and was caught during a bank heist.

There’s a lot to the stories lives of these three brothers. Circumstances may get better or worse, with the way they confront economic hardship and struggle to find employment with an extensive list of former crimes. Black tried to show that it’s more than choices, but also social forces that shaped their lives.

“There’s an unequal distribution of wealth, but also poverty and suffering,” said Black.

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Timothy Black, a professor of sociology at Hartford University, came to RIC as a guest lecturer to discuss his book, “When a Heart Turns Rock Solid.” While it is a story based on the lives of three Puerto Rican brothers with the pseudonyms Fausto, Julio and Sammy, the book also focuses on the social forces at work in their lives.

Black told a story about Fausto, who had a meeting with his principal concerning his re-enrollment in the school’s

By Justin Goslant bilingual program. However, the principal believed it would Anchor News Writer be in Fausto’s best interest to only learn English. At this time, Fausto was in the 10th grade and was upset about this new arrangement. Black suggested he write a letter to the principal to work out some of his frustration. Despite being articulate and charismatic, Fausto had trouble spelling and using words like “yu” and “mether foker.” This made Black wonder how it is that someone like Fausto could be 16, in the 10th grade, and in the U.S. school system in Springfield, Mass., but could not read or write.

The story of “When a Heart Turns Rock Solid” was published after an 18-year study that is now in its 22nd year. In the book, Black tries to understand the struggle of these brothers, who he says were part of a generation of Puerto Ricans that experienced “double displacement.”

During the 50s, Puerto Rico went through many industrial changes, and as a result nearly half a million people left the island during that decade alone. They continued to come in large numbers from the island during the 80s, with 27 percent of the island’s population leaving at one point. When they arrived, often with the help of government work contracts, they got jobs like the ones no longer available back home, such as working the fields, but many found their way into manufacturing.

During the 80s, the U.S. went through a period of deindustrialization, and as a result there were fewer factory jobs to be had. The immigrants now left the cities and spread out into the surrounding suburbs like Springfield, Mass., where Black conducted his study.

The statistics showing the consequences of these social changes show that there is concentrated poverty among this population, with 55 percent of people living in poverty and 25 percent unemployed. Drug enforcement became tougher, resulting in a surge within the national prison population. Between 1993 and 2000, there was an increase from 900,000 to 1.3 million – and it is now closer to 7.5 million people – whose lives are controlled by the prison system either through incarceration, parole or probation.

One out of 31 people in the U.S. are in this situation. This dramatically affected the brothers, who would often be involved with life on the streets, where drugs and gangs were prominent. It forced them to leave behind their “street cred” for “working class cred,” as the

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enough that the format of these debates help contribute to the candidates giving answers to questions, which can be considered nothing more than catchphrases, or overly simple answers to complex questions. I fail to see how having someone who is a birther and reality TV star moderate this debate will improve it.

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The other big news this week is Herman Cain announcing on Saturday that he is bowing out of the race for the moment and suspending his campaign.

The former candidate, who at one point led the polls in the primary race, has suspended his campaign due to accusations of sexual harassment and infidelity. This also comes after a series of gaffes on a number of issues that showcased the inexperience of both Cain and his campaign team.

Due to shrinking poll numbers and the Iowa primary being only a month away with this announcement, it is unlikely, in my opinion, that Cain will return to the race.

It is likely that the majority of Cain supporters will now throw their support behind Newt Gingrich, the current GOP frontrunner. Although, it will be interesting to see what impact Newt’s past infidelies will have on his own candidacy while he espouses “family values” rhetoric.

It should be extremely interesting over the course of the next month whether or not Gingrich’s campaign will also implode. Despite the amount of anyone-butRomney Republicans, it is still highly probable that Mitt Romney will become the GOP presidential candidate.

Newt’s biggest challenges will be keeping his ego in check in order to not come off as talking down to the American voter and appealing beyond the Republican base in states that are not ultra-conservative.

Whether or not he can do that remains to be seen.

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In the Nov. 14 edition of The Anchor, I wrote about how the GOP primary was a circus. Since then, there has been no shortage of accusations, gaffes and comments

By Robert Santurri Jr. in the race to the Iowa primary next month.

Anchor Columnist However, one recent event in particular has made me come to the conclusion that the GOP primary race has officially jumped the shark.

The term “jumping the shark” was coined after the fifth season premiere of the television show “Happy Days,” where the character Fonzie, while water-skiing in his leather jacket, jumped over a confined shark. While the term has meant to signal the beginning of the end of something good, it has also become a term used to describe something so completely ridiculous. The GOP primary has officially jumped the shark, with Newsmax and Donald Trump coming together to host a GOP debate in Iowa with the Trump as moderator.

Trump is probably best known today as the executive producer and host of the reality show “The Apprentice”, and for his catchphrase, “You’re fired.” His business career has had plenty of highs and lows, with a recent revival over the past decade after previous financial troubles. Trump also briefly considered running for president in 2012 himself earlier this year.

As a potential candidate, Trump separated himself from the rest of the GOP candidates by making repeated claims doubting the citizenship status of President Obama. The people who believe in the conspiracy theory that Obama was not born in the United States are typically referred to as birthers. The issue and Trump’s rise in the polls as a potential candidate both came to a crashing halt with the release of President Obama’s long-form birth certificate by the White House in April.

Presidential candidates Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman, Jr. have already said they will not attend this debate and I, for one, cannot blame them. It is bad

Occupy vs. Tea Party what do they have in common?

By Jonathan Lamantia Anchor Columnist

Quick, give me the names of two diametrically opposed contemporary social movements. Cue the “Jeopardy” tune…okay time’s up. If the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street came to mind, then you are right.

Or are you? Facially you would be correct. Indeed, the Tea Partiers would like to do away with whatever regulations we have left, “return” to a time of rugged individualism and marginalize government in every possible way (except the military).

On the other hand, Occupiers see a greater role for government to play with regards to regulation. Additionally, they would like to see a more robust social safety net and, depending on whom you ask, a complete restructuring of the US economy with a mind towards a more equitable distribution of wealth.

That certainly seems like quite the difference.

However, I would like to suggest another way of thinking about the two movements. They may be more alike than you think. There is a difference between motivation and goals. Goals are things you want to do. Motivations are the reasons for wanting to do them. Your answer above was

probably a function of mulling over the movements’ goals.

More specifically, I would like to cast the question in personal terms. Why does the average Tea Partier or Occupier devote their time to their respective movements?

Some may point to ideologies, which are certainly opposed.

However, Americans are not all that responsive to ideology.

They tend to respond to events not abstractions.

Consider some of the common grievances expressed in the camps. Generally, the complaints involve the distribution of wealth, burden and stupidity of government, regulations, the economy, illegal immigrants and the poor among others.

So what’s the common denominator? It appears to be fear. For example, Tea Partiers often express concern for the security threat illegal immigrants supposedly represent.

That’s really a proxy for, I am afraid that I am being socially and economically marginalized. Occupiers express a similar fear when speaking about the 1 percent/99 percent society.

Occupiers feel economically marginalized.

What about the issue of fairness? David Brooks made an interesting argument, as of recent, which suggested that the value of fairness has been under attack as a result of bank bailouts among other things. And wouldn’t you know one of the major grievances of the Tea Party has been the government’s creation of the TARP (bank bailout) program.

They also complain about unemployment benefits and other forms of welfare.

Again what’s the common denominator? They all, at least in their view, violate the value of fairness. Business men who wrought pain on millions should not be rewarded, and people who do not work should not be either.

Occupiers appear to have the same concern for fairness when they complain about the wealth of the 1 percent and the reduction in funding for assistance programs.

There you go. Occupy and the Tea Party do have something in common. They are both motivated by anger and the fear that we are out of touch with certain values.

I would venture to say that there is much more they share in common.

Remember, one can describe an organization by its goals and beliefs, but it is also important to understand it by what motivates participants to take up those beliefs and set those goals. Despite having diametrically opposed goals, the Occupy and Tea Party movements are acting on some of the same fears and passions. It’s all a matter of how they are interpreted.

Jonathan Lamantia is a junior majoring in political science with a minor in philosophy. He considers himself a political realist. He currently resides in Warwick.

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Police Chief Fred Ghio, along with several other members of the Rhode Island College Campus Police force, have taken a stance that arming campus police with firearms is necessary in ensuring the safety of our campus community. However, we disagree with this position.

According to the college’s website, Rhode Island College is the secondsafest campus in all of New England. It is a small college located in the heart of a city, and there hasn’t been a serious crime reported on campus – such as a murder – for years. It is clear that RIC possesses a safe environment. Why throw deadly firearms and an expensive training program into an equation already benefiting the campus community?

Violent crimes such as murder, robbery and assault are random in nature, and just because they haven’t happened at RIC doesn’t mean we are immune to them in the future. However, there are other ways the college can prevent violent crime on campus that does not involve bringing violent weapons into the community. Creating a “see something, say something” atmosphere where students report suspicious activity before it has a chance to fester into something serious stops crime before it has a chance to start. A student reporting suspicious activity stops a potential criminal before they have a chance to act; a Campus Police officer with a gun can only shoot at the criminal after he commits a violent act.

Also, keep in mind that Rhode Island College is not a big school. At large universities such as UCONN or Ohio State, armed campus police are necessary, seeing that the college is bigger than most cities. However, RIC is a small campus, located mostly within a capital city that has its own police force. Why should RIC students pay to arm campus cops when Providence has its own fully functional police system?

Furthermore, armed police forces at RIC could greatly affect the safe

atmosphere the college possesses. Any situation where a firearm is present instantly makes many individuals anxious. If Campus Police start carrying weapons around campus, students and faculty will always be in a situation where weapons are present. Thousands of people call RIC home during the school year, and living in the constant presence of firearms can make the campus feel less like home and more like an unsettling environment.

Many of the residence halls look like prisons anyway; armed police would not help this perception.

Out of the 50 states in the U.S, 49 have armed police at all state universities. Rhode Island is the one state not arming campus cops. However, RIC jumping on the campus firearm bandwagon is not at all the best bet for Rhode Island College. As a small campus, simple campaigns such as “see something, say something” and other ways to promote awareness could prevent violent crimes much better than a gun could, and both Providence and North Providence have armed police forces of their own, making armed Campus Police superfluous.

Rhode Island College has made safety a top priority ever since President Carriuolo took office, and so far it has accomplished this goal. Thanks to investments in our safety infrastructure and the hard work of our Campus Police force, RIC has earned several distinctions for being one of the nation’s safest campuses.

However, firearms on campus will not only have any significant effect on campus safety on a day-to-day basis, but will constantly make the campus feel on edge.

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When: Dec. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.

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Thin is in for Victoria’s Secret

The “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” aired on CBS Tuesday night and here are some actual Facebook statuses on my live-feed posted during the show: “Amazing and depressing in one! Love VS fashion show.”

“Vodka. Box of Kleenex. Victoria Secret Fashion Show makes me hate myself.”

“VS fashion show… I’m never eating again.”

“Wow the girls in the Victoria’s

By Courtney Woods Secret fashion show made me crave Style RX a McDonald’s number 10, a Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme, a Wendy’s Baconator, a Chipotle Burrito Bowl and some cookie dough.”

“Vicky Secret Fashion Show tonight it’s going to have a lot of girls with one finger in their mouth and hitting the bathroom.”

I love to watch the VS Fashion Show. The outfits are always innovative and visually stunning. But the VS Fashion Show showcased more than just bras, panties and elaborate wings... It featured models that were garishly thin.

The show closed to Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” and as the rail thin models took their final walk down the runway, I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. I assume the models were blessed with naturally skinny

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builds, but no one could achieve their level of gaunt without taking extreme and dangerous dietary measures. In fact, Adriana Lima recently told the press that she goes on a two-week liquid diet before the show, and starves herself for 12 hours prior to show time.

Call me snarky... Hell, call me a jealous fatty... But I believe there should be more realistic body types strutting down the runway for the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.” I don’t have naïve dreams of a Lane Bryant sized model getting booked for a nationally televised lingerie fashion show, but VS could certainly book models whose bones aren’t protruding and who don’t look as if they are about to snap at their miniscule waistlines. Past VS Angels like Heidi Klum, Brooklyn Decker and Tyra Banks flaunted soft womanly curves, but it seems that Victoria’s Secret is abandoning curvaceous for scarily skinny.

I realize that thin is in with today’s fashion industry, but the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” is not a high end fashion event.

It’s nationally televised, extremely commercialized and clearly marketed towards young women. Showcasing unrealistic thinness is sending the message to girls: “this is what beautiful looks like,” and ultimately, “this is what you should look like to be beautiful.”

Perhaps if the VS Fashion Show featured models that had realistic curves they would be sending a different message to the women watching. Instead of feeling depressed, women might gain a new confidence in their own bodies.

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I don’t know about you, but I can’t begin to repay my dog for the flat out joy she brings me. I have to admit, getting Bailey wasn’t the smartest decision I’ve ever made. I acted more on impulse than anything else. As her being a new creature in the world and I being a new dog owner, that was when my respect for new mothers with babies grew deeply; and I was only handling a puppy, never mind

By Deirdre Greene a human baby.

The Simple Things However when I saw her on that humid summer day, with the sun beaming brightly and watching her run in limitless circles on the hot deck, my heart was immediately taken by this small dog. I was charmed the minute I saw her with her white fluffy face, couldn’t get my eyes off her little rabbit legs and was intoxicated by her big black runny nose. Of course she was the runt, the one who ran in the opposite direction of the litter, which worked out beautifully because I enjoy making the runt the winner.

It’s funny how pets in general can make a bigger difference to you than you do for them. Nobody has, or will love me like this little dog does. It wasn’t until Bailey that I fully understood the true depth of love and what the term, “unconditional,” means. Even still, six years later, she sleeps with her head between my neck and chin. I’m convinced she thinks I’m her littermate.

Bailey is part of why I think the way I do. I’ll never forget her first autumn when I watched her discover her way out of a pile of leaves or when I witnessed her love for snow. Every day she is trying a new food (I know, a vet would probably strangle me after reading that) and discovering some new part of nature she didn’t know about the day before. I sound obsessive when it comes to my dog, but I’m not.

I learn from her every day. Watching her reaction to learning a new part of life motivates me to help myself and others to not live a boxed in existence.

Whether it’s visiting a new country for the first time, discovering somebody else’s view on a topic or learning a new word, try to discover one thing new every day. Hey, that means in 10 years you will have learned 3,650 new things.

So the next time you are with your dog, mouse, cat, fish, goat or whatever, learn a lesson or two from your pet. Don’t be the hamster stuck in the cage spinning in circles and don’t be the dog that just gets locked in the doghouse all day, explore and try some new things.

There’s no excuse, especially when you are the one in control of the leash.

Ever since I was little, I’ve never had much of an outgoing personality. I grew up incredibly shy and I’m probably still very much the same. There’s just something about unfamiliar things that make me

By Ashley St. Louis curl up into a ball T.I.L.T. and zip my lips.

I’ve gotten better over the years, but I don’t think that aspect of me will ever change. I’m just a shy person and there’s no getting around that. I’d rather listen to others talk than hear my own voice. Though that certainly sets me up at a disadvantage during discussions, I tend to get lost in what other people are saying and forget to voice my opinions. These crippling social anxieties made it hard for me when I was young, but perhaps if I had a show like “Princess Jellyfish” I would have learned that if I refused to see what was beyond the walls of my house, I would have ended up a much different person.

“Princess Jellyfish” follows a young woman who also suffers from major social anxieties that include large crowds, public places and basically anything that forces her to deal with other people. As a result she finds herself living in a place with her four other socially awkward roommates who call themselves “The Sisterhood” or the nunnery. One day, however, she runs into a rather odd woman, who helps her in

a moment of crisis when she finds a dying jellyfish in a pet shop. We come to find out that this mysterious stylish woman is actually a flamboyant man whose hobby is to dress as a woman. If you couldn’t tell, hilarity ensues.

Eventually, “The Sisterhood” is endangered when a business corporation threatens to demolish their apartment building. With the help of the flamboyant man, “Princess Jellyfish” and her fellow sisters must learn to overcome their anxieties to save the place they call home.

To me, the show “Princess Jellyfish” is like watching an odd alternate universe of my life, if it just so happened to include cross dressing men and jellyfish. I can easily see how I could have ended up in the same predicament, hiding behind layers of walls that close off the world to me. I learned just like “Princess Jellyfish” that I don’t necessarily have to change what makes me who I am; I just needed to be open to change.

Fear of change has always been an obstacle for me, but I eventually learned that if I refuse to accept that change, it will only make the future more difficult for me because the world is an ever changing place. I’m not saying that I should head to the nearest busy place and start belting out some snazzy song (shock therapy only works for some) but I should focus on the small changes I can make within myself that will help me face the challenges that present themselves to me in the future. Until I get comfortable it’s just baby steps, but who knows, maybe someday you’ll see me giving a grand speech that will sway thousands. Until then, baby steps.

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Booty calls

So it’s 3 a.m. and your cell phone starts vibrating underneath your pillow. Who is it? It’s a drunken phone call from “that guy.” “Heeeeey, can I stop by?” he asks. What does he want?

This is what you would refer to as a “booty call.”

When somebody calls you in the middle of the night and wants to hang out, they typically only want one thing. What should you do?

It depends. What are you getting out of it? If you’re going to give up the goods, then it better be worth your while. Is he bringing you tacos? Will there be a bottle of Andre involved? If he’s good enough in bed or really good looking, than maybe a bribe won’t be necessary.

This can be the perfect arrangement for the

modern woman who’s seeking good company without the commitment and hassles. Who doesn’t like getting free food and/or nice things?

Booty calls can be fun, but make sure you’re in the right mindset. If you have romantic feelings for this person, then casually hooking up with them is probably a bad idea. They’re not going to fall in love with you just for sleeping with them. The best kind of “late night friends” are the type that you’re attracted to physically, but could never picture actually dating. Also, make sure that he doesn’t fall for you. If things start getting clingy, make it very clear that he’s not your boyfriend.

It is highly recommended that you keep quiet about these types of affairs. If anything, keeping it a secret will make it even more exciting. Chances are this person is a part of your friends’ circle, and the key is to keep this as un-awkward as possible. Try really hard not to sleep with co-workers. It’s never a good idea.

If your friends catch you doing the “walk of shame,” make sure you’ve got a good cover story. If they see you sneaking out at 4 a.m., “I’m just running to Walgreens!” isn’t going to cut it, especially if you’re all dolled up with fresh makeup.

Drunken booty calls can be a fun time as long as you’re smart about it. Make sure you use protection, and make sure you take care of yourself. If things don’t feel right, you can always call it off. There are plenty of men out there to take advantage of.

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Ponyboy So Nice Guy is too busy having some girl cry on his shoulder to write this week. So just to make this article ten times worse than usual, I invited my good buddy Professor Goose to school all of you on how to really treat a lady.

First, my take on chivalry is that it still exists today; I don’t care what any of you uptight girls think. If you haven’t noticed I’m not the nicest guy, because I’ve learned that it just doesn’t work when you want a girl to come back to your dorm without taking her out to eat five times and investing a couple hundred bucks in her first. Still, even I hold the door open for most girls if only to feel like I have soul occasionally. Hell I don’t even get a thank you, so honestly I don’t know why I bother. Girls don’t want nice no matter what they say. If you hear a girl say she just wants a guy with a sense of humor that usually translates that they want a guy who’s going to treat them like an item and be an overall tool which they find entertaining.

I’m afraid to be overly nice to girls these days. I’ve heard of guys in the work place going to sensitivity training because they held the door open and the woman felt he took away her independence. While I think that girl in

particular forgot to take her Midol that day, it still makes how to treat girls confusing for guys.

Girls have killed chivalry as boys try to act like animals to impress the opposite sex. Women, on the other hand appreciate nice guys but that’s only after college.

So nice guys out there, stick it out because in a few years guys like me are screwed. Ok probably not… Some girls will always have a thing for pricks.

Professor Goose First of all if anybody in today’s society uses the word chivalry I immediately start to laugh and tell them that the people of the 1400’s want their lingo back. But when people say chivalry is dead they are wrong. Chivalry is alive and well in some people, but others just choose to ignore it. The people who embrace chivalry are the guys who always complain about being in some girl’s friend zone.

Anyways, chivalry is a load of bull. Many women these days are all about being equal to men and having equality in every aspect of life. I’m in support of this movement

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and women and men should be treated equally everywhere. But this means if I, as a male, am required to hold the door open for you, you should do the same for me.

Better yet you can open the door because doors aren’t heavy. Women now expect us men to wine and dine them. Take them to a fancy restaurant then on a romantic walk through the park to follow dinner. That’s all well and good and men should do that for their women, but the women need to return the favor. No I am not talking about an after date sleep over where adult things happen.

I am talking about the women taking her man on a date.

Take him to his favorite restaurant even if it’s Hooters.

Rather than go on a walk in the park, take your man to football game. All in all chivalry should be shown from both the man and the women in the relationship.

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Dear Ari, I have recently volunteered at my church food pantry and some of the other volunteers can be rude because they say I’m not the “type” of person to volunteer for anything. How can I change their minds?

– Melissa RIC freshman

Dear Ari, Why do women not acknowledge when men hold doors open for them anymore, or do anything gentlemen-like?

– A Gentleman, RIC junior

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Dear Gentleman, I don’t know who you hold doors for, but most women do acknowledge gentlemanly ways. No matter what, keep holding those doors, it really shows that chivalry isn’t completely dead.

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Dear Melissa, Remember why you volunteer in the first place. What people think shouldn’t stop you from helping others. Working hard will prove your equality to others who don’t deem you to be the right fit.

Dear Ari, How can I help my boyfriend be a better lover in the bedroom?

-Jenny, RIC junior Dear Jenny, As always, start by talking to him.

Guide him towards what feels the best for you during intercourse. He will like knowing what exactly gets you hot and bothered.

Dear Ari, I have a serious crush on this girl that I help in one of our classes. It’s gotten to a point that I can’t focus on helping her and all I think about is her. Should I stop helping her with that class?

– Devon, RIC sophomore Dear Devon, No, don’t stop helping her! You need to tell her how you feel about her, and then go from there. Who knows? She may be into you as well.

Special Question of the Week Dear Ari, For the past few weeks a close friend of mine has constantly been depressed and I am worried that he/she might attempt suicide. How can I get him/her help?

– Erica, RIC freshman Dear Erica, First off, know that trying to help a friend who is in this predicament is honorable. Many people can’t deal or help someone who is depressed or on the brink of suicide, mainly because it’s a scary thing to face. The fact that you are facing it is commendable. Just to make sure what page your friend is on, check everything they say. Make sure to take any suicidal/depressing talk seriously every time. Things like self-loathing, withdrawing from others and just blatantly talking about suicide are major red flags. Don’t be afraid to speak with them about it, it may be awkward but it goes

Kappa Delta Phi accepting signups for The Big 8 Dodge Ball Tournament

By Pauly Ciccero

Anchor Contributor

Rhode Island College’s chapter of national fraternity Kappa Delta Phi hosts The Big 8 Dodge Ball Tournament, with proceeds going to help Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. The Big 8 Dodge Ball Tournament, features teams of eight players facing off for the title of best team.

“We’re hoping to get lots of people to participate in order to raise money for such a good cause. I’d love to see a big turnout from the campus student organizations because I’d like to see which group can boast to be the best at dodge ball. I’m pretty involved on campus so I’d love to face off against some of my coworkers in the media

center with the guys in Kappa. Still we hope that a lot of commuters and residents will turnout.” Edward Taylor, Kappa Delta pledge and managing editor of content for The Anchor said, “It’s a great way to blow off steam before finals.” Kappa Delta Phi Pledge Master Michael Ricci said. The fraternity hopes with the event being so close to finals week that students will enjoy the “distraction from studying.”

“I challenge anyone to beat my team and personally get me out,” Anthony Del Toro Jr., vice president of Kappa said.

Kappa Delta Phi sticks to the eight theme with, The Big 8 Dodge Ball Tournament, taking place on Dec. 8 will be charging $8 for team registration.

If you are interested in registering a team, contact Anthony Del Toro at adeltoro_5924@email.ric.edu.

with the saying “better to be safe than sorry.” Sometimes being nosy can be helpful, and in some cases may save a life.

The most important thing when talking with your friend is to be yourself and stay calm, cool and collected. Let your friend know that you truly do care and reinstate a factor of hope in your conversation. No matter what the outcome in this situation, you cannot blame yourself in any way.

You can’t fix someone’s depression or suicidal thoughts so please, don’t put that extra stress on yourself. I really do hope that things work out with the best possible outcome for your friend.

Again, you’re a hero in more ways than you think. Helping to keep a life on this earth is a huge thing that is often overlooked. Thank you and thanks to the many people who are in this same predicament.

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Donovan Dining Center Menu Week of Monday, November 28, through Sunday, December 3, 2011 Monday Breakfast:

All Day Items: Soup Deli Express Special: Grab-n-Go: Lunch: Dinner:

French toast Sticks $1.25, Country Style Ham $1.50, Home Fried Potatoes $1.25, Sliced cantaloupe, Eggs to Order $1.50, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts Tomato Soup, Black Bean Soup(v/g/df) Meatball Sub Pasta& Calzones of the Day, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy Baked Chicken $4.00, Oven Roasted Potatoes $1.25, Corn Cobbet $1.25, spaghetti & meat sauce $4.00, garlic bread, whole wheat penne with Marinara or Alfredo sauce $4.00 Country Fried Steak $4.00, Mashed Potatoes $1.25, Green Beans $1.25, Biscuit $1.25, Grilled Mahi-Mahi $4.00, Rice $1.25, Soy Sausage, Red Beans and Rice $4.00

Tuesday

Breakfast:

All Day Items: Soup Deli Express Special: Grab-n-Go: Lunch: Dinner: Breakfast: All Day Items: Soup Deli Express Special: Grab-n-Go: Lunch: Dinner:

Pancakes with Fruit $1.25, Sausage Links $1.50, Home Fried Potatoes $1.25, Eggs to Order $1.50, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts French Onion, Roasted Egg Plant (v/g/df) Sausage Pepper & Mushroom Sub Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Calzones Assorted Pizza- Cheese, Pepperoni, Chicken Parm, Vegetable, Plain $3.00 each, Shephards Pie, Meatless Shephards Pie $4.00 Chicken Nuggets $3.75, Vegan Nuggets $3.75, Curly Fries $1.50, Mixed Vegetables $1.25, Shells & Broccoli $4.25, Garlic Bread

Wednesday

French toast Sticks $1.25, Bacon Strips $1.50, Home Fried Potatoes $1.25, Eggs to Order $1.50, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts corn chowder, coconut curry chicken (/df/gf) Philly Steak and Cheese Sub Pasta, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Calzone Grilled Lemon Chicken $4.00, Rice Pilaf $1.25, Mixed Vegetables$1.25, Lemon Tofu $4.00, Meat or Vegetable Lasagna $4.25 Beef Brisket $4.00, Roasted Potatoes $1.25, California Blend $1.25, Breakfast for dinner, Tofu Sausage, Vegan Home fries, Whole Wheat Pancakes

Thursday Breakfast:

All Day Items: Soup Deli Express Special: Grab-n-Go: Lunch:

Pancakes with Fruit $1.25, Sausage Links $1.50, Home Fried Potatoes $1.25, Eggs to Order $1.50, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts Chicken Tortilla, Carrot Ginger (v/df/gf) Pulled Pork Sandwich Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Calzones Beef Stew (GF) or Harvest Vegetable Stew (V/GF/DF) $4.00, Chicken Parm or Eggplant Sandwich(V), $3.75, Sweet Potato Fries $1.50

Dinner:

ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER

Breakfast:

Chefs Choice, Bacon Strips $1.50, Home Fried Potatoes $1.25, Eggs to Order $1.50, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Assorted Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts NE clam chowder, Chipotle Sweet Potato (v,gf,df) Meatball Sub Pasta, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Calzone Fish & Chips w. Coleslaw $4.25, Baked Fish, $4.00, Country Mix Vegetables$1.25, Chefs Choice Chimichungas- Chicken or Vegetable $4.00, Rice & Beans $1.25, Mixed Vegetables $1.25, & The Waffle Bar- Plain: $2.00, toppings $4.25 per lb.

Friday

All Day Items: Soup Deli Express Special: Grab-n-Go: Lunch: Dinner:

Saturday Continential Breakfast:

All Day Items: Soup Deli Express: Brunch: Pasta Bar: Dinner:

French toast Sticks, Bacon Strips, Belgian Waffle Bar, Home Fried Potatoes, Eggs to Order, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Assorted Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts Organic Cream of Mushroom & Potato Open Chicken Marsala, Chorizo & Peppers, French toast casserole $4.25 per lb, With three sauces Roast Beef, Baked Stuffed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables $4.25 per lb

Sunday Continential Breakfast: All Day Items: Soup Deli Express: Brunch: WeinerBar:: Dinner:

Pancakes, Bacon Strips, Belgian Waffle Bar, Home Fried Potatoes, Eggs to Order, Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit Bar, Yogurt, Assorted Cereals, Bagels, Muffins, Danishes & Donuts Loaded Potato Open Philly Cheese Steak, onion Rings, buffalo popcorn chicken, fruit cobbler $4.25 per lb Potato Skin Bar Stuffed Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Sliced Carrots $4.25 per lb

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday Breakfast (7 am to 10:30 am) Lunch (10:30 am to 2:30 pm) Dinner (3:30pm to 7:30pm) Saturday & Sunday Continental Breakfast (8:30 am to 10:30 am), Brunch (10:30 am to 3:00 pm) Dinner (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) Grill line: breakfast (8:30 am to 3:00 pm), lunch &dinner (10:30 am to 6:00 pm) Menu subject to change.

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Music for Mammaries makes thousands to support cancer research Last Thursday at The Spot Underground in Providence, RIC Radio WXIN held an eclectic show that lasted well into the night.

Hundreds attended, awesome music was played and good times were had, but what made this concert different from so many others is that all of the proceeds – more

By Kyle Grant than $2,500 – went A&E Editor to help end cancer.

Music for Mammaries was a concert with more in mind than simply putting on a good show.

All proceeds of the event went directly to the American Cancer Society and the Gloria Gemma Foundation to aid in research and help put a stop to breast cancer. Breast cancer is a serious issue today, with hundreds of thousands of people fighting the disease nationwide.

The event was more than a simple fundraiser, however. WXIN had nine acts scheduled to perform at The Spot, and various genres of music were represented. The cover charge was only $10, which was more than reasonable considering every penny went directly to a good cause and the music alone was well worth it.

All of the performances at Music for Mammaries were by local Rhode Island musicians and many of them were either RIC students or graduates.

Not only did the event raise awareness for cancer research, but it promoted the talent Rhode Island music groups had to offer, as well. The tunes played on until 12:45 in the morning, with all of the acts getting a fair chance to show off their skills.

Emcees, rock groups, and even a marching band invaded The Spot, entertaining the crowd with various and exciting genres of music.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the acts scheduled for the show could not perform. However, despite the obstacles, the night was still a resounding success.

Music for Mammaries began in an unexpected fashion, with the Extraordinary Rendition Band being the surprise opening act.

ERB can be best explained as a “flash-mob marching band,” showing up at random events and playing an energetic instrumental performance. The unexpectedly awesome marching band opening act created an intense and energetic atmosphere, setting the bar high for the rest of the night as they spontaneously marched into the both entrances of The Spot.

Following ERB was hip-hop artist Anon, followed by spoken word artist J-Nine. RIC-based rock band Northeast Traffic was next to play, after which emcee’s Dirty Durdie and Jahmal Brown took the stage. The final act of the night was a combination of hip-hop groups Who Dem? and Reziz-

tanze. The two acts took turns performing along with performing together, creating a powerful end to an entertaining night.

“The night was definitely a success” said Nate Grist, director of alumni affairs at WXIN. “We raised over $2,500 for the American Cancer Society and the Gloria Gemma Foundation. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the acts brought their A-game for a worthy cause.”

Representatives from the American Cancer Society and Gloria Gemma Foundation were also on hand, raising additional money from raffles and selling pink ribbon light-up pins and wristbands.

“We would like to thank the American Cancer Society and the Gloria Gemma Foundation for coming out tonight, it was an honor to have them” said Everton Carter, WXIN world music director. “Also, Josh Willis of The Spot Underground was very helpful, and a big thank you to our sponsors. We hope to do something like this again in the future.”

The event was coordinated by Carter, Grist, WXIN Urban Music Director Lisa Bradley, Alternative Rock Director Jack Woelfel and RIC alumnus and former Program Director Calvin Anderson (who also is part of Reziztanze). Street Team Coordinator Maeghan McGuirk and Traffic Director Rob Santurri staffed the door the entire night, collecting donations.

“I’m incredibly proud of our entire WXIN team for making this event such a huge success,” said General Manager Nicholas Lima. “This was by far our best event of the semester, and I believe it was the most important event we’ve had since our 24-Hour Haiti Relief Radiothon in 2010.”

“Once again, our staff has gone above and beyond what’s expected of them to support something noble,” Lima continued, “and I’m ecstatic that so many people, businesses and artists supported us in making this a reality. Just at through the event, we raised $2,513, but if you couldn’t make it and still want to support a good cause, we’ll certainly still accept donations at the radio station until the end of the semester.”

Lima said all donations will be split 50/50 between the Gloria Gemma Foundation and the American Cancer Society, and that anyone still interested in donating can contact WXIN at 401-456-8486 or by emailing donate@ ricradio.org.

WXIN has made a commitment to local music and the Rhode Island community, and in this event the radio station was able to do both in an enjoyable way.

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40th Annual Art

Harambee Talent

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mixed reviews

Performances

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Now Playing RIC Symphony Orchestra Monday, Dec. 5 8 p.m.

Roberts Hall Auditorium $10

Art and the Object Thursday, Dec. 8- Jan. 11 Reception: 5-8 p.m.

Bannister Gallery Free

Performing Arts Series: A Leahy Family Christmas Sunday, Dec. 11 2:30 p.m.

Roberts Hall Auditorium $5 RIC, $35 non-RIC

Jazz Band Winter Concert Monday, Dec. 12 8 p.m.

Sapinsley Hall $10

Upcoming Campus Arts Calendar

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American Pop Culture

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“A-MIRROR-CA” materialism and injustice for many “A-Mirror-Ca,” performed by the RIC Dance Company and the RIC Theater Company, was something I was personally surprised by. Some of the acts were funny, others heartbreaking, but in the end “AMirror-Ca” proved to be a fantastic performance.

On Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., a nearly full crowd packed into Sapinsely

By Timothy Hordern Hall to witness what, “A Reflection Anchor A&E Writer on America’s Media-Driven Culture,” meant. The performance’s opening, titled “Red Carpet,” a dancing and singing number, probably could have been better. The dancing was interesting and the moves were symbolic, it’s just the vocalist was not the best.

Maria Corsini, representing “America,” came out on stage next.

She proceeded to give a monologue on how America’s values have changed and how materialistic values have become the norm. In addition, “The Voice,” performed by David Groccia was acting like the “father figure” for America.

The next act “Creep” was done nicely. The singer’s voice was balanced throughout and the dancers accompanying him were excellent.

The song ended and the act “Coming Out” began, depicting a male and female coming out to their parents while the cast of the show stood in the back. Intermittently, photos of homosexual individuals who fell victim to bullying and committed suicide were shown. In the middle of the monologue, a cast member would turn and say the name of the victim. One of the more emotional moments of the performance, the cast’s monologues raised awareness for gay rights and the discrimination that homosexuals face daily. What really gave this an even more personal touch was four members of the cast came forward at the end and told their own stories of coming out to their parents.

The next act showed America walking out on stage reading a book. A TV rolled out and a lighted path was lit towards the television. She proceeded to walk towards the TV in a roundabout way and finally put the book down and she sat in front of the TV. As she sat down, dancers came out, performed a hip-hop dance symbolizing TV

as a drug in today’s society, and how everyone is addicted to it.

The act entitled “Talk Show” was interesting. The section talked about how America has shifted towards a materialistic society and how people are so focused on “brand loyalty” and what they have.

In this act, there was a lot of crowd interaction and laughs. In a very interesting turn, the section “Cell Phones” had America come out and answer the phone while talking to someone. Suddenly, the lights went up in the crowd and the cast came out on stage. The members in the audience had phones going off as the cast members were calling members in the audience showing how connected we are to own phones.

The next act was “Brats and Crowns.” This act drew attention to the horrors of child beauty pageants. After this funny display of the pageant, Lindsey Fernandes came out on stage and talked about her life as a participant in these pageants. She talked about how it was a great experience but it still was a lot of work and hard times. Naysh Fox came out on stage next and proceeded to sing “Just the Way You Are.” Next, an older woman came out and gave a monologue on how getting older is an idea. She then proceeded to sing, “When I’m 64” and the cast came out dressed as old people and danced comically.

This act was funny but also drew attention to the elderly in our society and how they are trying to fit in.

The next act was “Societies Rules for Dealing with Cripples.”

Some of these rules were horrific, like talk slowly and loudly to them and to never help them as they can do any task by themselves. Brennan Srisirikul then gave a personal story of how society treated him growing up.

After a short intermission, more acts were performed displaying materialism. For the finale, America came out and sat in a chair as dancers performed. The bows featured the cast singing “Born This Way” while bowing in front of mirrors. Michael Ricci had this to say about the show, “I really liked it. I did not expect what happened. At first it seemed kind-of made up, but as the show went on, I realized that these were real people telling their stories.” William Perez, another audience member agreed, “I also liked it. I liked how we could pick on the flaws in ourselves and bring them on the stage like that.”

Overall, I found this show to be very personal and interesting.

It helped to give a personal element to America’s current standing.

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WBRU Birthday Bash saved by dynamic duo

I’ll be honest, readers. last week’s 42nd Annual WBRU Birthday Bash was on the verge of being awful. However, the performance of a certain two musicians took the night from the pit of despair and turned it into a great experience.

For the past 42 years,

By Kyle Grant 95.5 WBRU has been A&E Editor transmitting alternative rock across Southern New England airwaves. To commemorate the 42nd year of the commercial radio station’s existence, the annual birthday bash was held at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel. The lineup seemed solid enough, with New Zealand group the “Naked and Famous,” West Coast rockers “Young the Giant” and Brooklyn pair “Matt and Kim” performing. However, at the start of the concert the Birthday Bash seemed dead on arrival despite a sold out show.

The first act on stage, the Naked and Famous, hails from the other side of the world and features a synth-pop sound similar to acts such as MGMT. Radio play of songs like “Punching in a Dream” or “Young Blood” gives listeners the idea that the band has an energetic dance vibe, but once applied on the stage the band sort of just fell on its face. Their performance was bland, and tedious songs just melted into each other. During the set of the Naked and

Famous I honestly felt like I was simply waiting in line, those around me still as statues and the songs so bland my ears barely bothered to register the music.

After the Naked and Famous (who stayed clothed and irrelevant throughout the entire set) got off stage, a long intermission took place which left the crowd restless. Finally, Young the Giant took the stage and everyone hoped they would put on a better show than the previous band.

Long story short, they didn’t. Fans of the band promised me the world of Young the Giant, but I didn’t find them either talented or energetic. The sound of Young the Giant was cookie cutter, a tasteless mixture of every other alternative band out there. The amps were also way too loud, which wouldn’t of been too bad if the band was halfway decent.

Young the Giant fans may have enjoyed the set, but the average concertgoer would have simply been bored by their small sound.

Young the Giant came and left Lupo’s feeling more like a clinic, with the crowd looking lethargic and bored. With one act left it seemed like the 42nd WBRU Birthday Bash would go down as one of the worst concerts put on by the radio station, but Matt and Kim seemed determined to turn the night around; a feat they would accomplish.

Based in Brooklyn, Matt and Kim has New England roots with Matt from Vermont and Kim from right here and

Providence. Playing countless shows across the world for years, the duo was easily the most experienced band performing in terms of putting on a show. Featuring just a drum set and a keyboard, Matt and Kim played with an extreme amount of intensity and energy that made even the dullest member of the crowd jump and sing along.

What Matt and Kim accomplished that the other bands just couldn’t muster up was crowd involvement. Young the Giant and the Naked and Famous paid no attention to the Lupo’s crowd, but Matt and Kim were constantly interacting with the audience. Whether it was through balloons tossed around the venue, booty dancing on top of the crowd or constantly encouraging the audience to go as crazy as possible, Matt and Kim were effective at building up the intensity of the show with catchy tunes and an energetic stage presence.

Despite Matt and Kim’s energetic performance making the ticket worth the price, I can’t exactly call the concert a success. The bulk of the concert left me bored and annoyed, with lackluster performance by bands that clearly do not know how to keep a crowd entertained. Hopefully, the 43rd Birthday Bash will feature bands that can put on a show instead of bands that have only had some successful airplay.

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RIC Wind Ensemble dazzles again

was thrilled to attend.

For those unaware, the RIC Wind Ensemble consists of over forty volunteer musicians, both amateur and professional, and is led by Dr. Robert Franzblau as they attempt to “develop the finest musicianship” and perform a wide repertoire of music.

I took my seat in Roberts Hall auditorium on Friday, Dec. 2, excited to discover what the ensemble would be performing. The concert, titled “Orchestral Showpieces for Band,” featured several masterpieces by numerous composers including Ottorino Respighi, George Gerswhin and Paul Hindemith. After a short moment of tuning instruments, guest conductor Joseph Foley took his place and immediately got to work.

The ensemble began with Giuseppe Verdi’s “Overture to La Forza del Destino,” which was a fantastic opener as it

introduced audience members to a methodic tone, only to pick up the speed and power of their notes for an impressive finish. However, the highlight of the first act was the introduction of special guest pianist, Stephen Martorella, who accompanied the ensemble for their performance of “Rhapsody in Blue” by Gerswhin. Defined as “a performer of the most refined musical tastes and abilities,” Martorella instantly proved his worth as his fingers swept across the keys as if it were merely a simple task. Looking around the auditorium, I noticed members of the audience were drawn to his seemingly impeccable piano solo as whispers of “wow” and “very impressive” subtly floated through the seats.

Even after Martorella’s departure from the stage, the ensemble continued the intensity by performing a thirty minute piece, composed by Respighi, for the second act.

The selection, entitled “The Pines of Rome,” is made up of four different movements depicting the pines trees across the land of Rome. The ensemble illustrated these movements beautifully, even though some minor complications that had plagued their rehearsals before the concert.

“There were some sections that required strings but we didn’t have them. Instead, the flutes were the ones to take up those sections,” said percussionist, Danielle Trial. Even with this information, one would be hard-pressed to find any hindrances in their performance. The ensemble never let up the concentration and cohesion required to deliver this rewarding spectacle.

Audience members rejoiced at the concert’s conclu-

sion, lending a much-deserved hand of applause to the RIC Wind Ensemble. “I really enjoyed the harp. That was fun to listen to. It was an impressive concert and it was a great way to open your mind to some culture on Friday night,” stated RIC student, Tyler Patterson. As the fall semester draws to a close, this concert was the perfect opportunity to relax and let your mind contemplate on something other than final exams and papers. Next time the RIC Wind Ensemble comes around, do not be afraid to break away from college life to experience the hard work these musicians go through to bring these masterpieces to life.

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As a fan of many types of music, I’ve always held a special place in my heart for orchestral music. It is an epic form of music that holds claim to slow beginnings and grand endings delivering a genuine feeling of adrenaline to listeners.

After hearing that the RIC Wind Ensemble was performing once again, I

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40th Annual Art Auction benefits RIC art majors

Various works of art made by Rhode Island College faculty and students was put on the auction block for the 40th Annual Art Auction.

Hosted by the Art Club, the auction was held at Bannister Gallery, which was scattered with golden decorations and hundreds of diverse artworks.

Potential buyers were welcomed to the gallery with food, refreshments and energetic hosts decked out in gold.

Guests were invited to preview various works starting at 4 p.m., and the auction officially began at 7 p.m.

“It’s definitely gone pretty smoothly this year,” said JusAnchor Editor Dennes Garcia

on different types of artwork. The items were auctioned off by Kathy Bacon, coordinator of the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. Upon Bacon reaching the podium, she clarified the fact that this was the 40th Annual Art Auction, and not the 39th, as the brochures mistakenly read.

The Art Club, which consisted of roughly 10-15 members, dressed in gold to host the event. The members giggled when asked what inspired the dazzling gold theme. One admitted that the president of the club, Martino, was watching a Beyoncé music video when it hit her.

The members also admitted to feeling exhausted. The event, entirely organized by students, had the club members up late hanging up the artwork. Despite the exhaustion, the members were proud of what they had organized.

“It all turned out awesome,” said Art Club member Lauren Davis. “We got a lot of really

Holiday cheer from America’s hat

donated his design work to the auction

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This

year’s

Art Auction

was a success, drawing a large audience.

great work.”

All proceeds for the event will be used by the Art Club members to fund upcoming shows in the gallery, guest art speakers and the upcoming New York trip.

“We look for donations throughout the year,” said Art Club member Carissa Zabala.

The spring New York trip is for art majors to visit different galleries and experience different types of art. The professors in attendance agreed, learning from experiencing different artists work by venturing to New York is an important part of a student’s education.

“It’s a great opportunity for students to go to,” said Professor Richard Whitten, “and this is a fun way to get fundraising for it.”

Whitten donated various pieces of artwork to help the cause, although he also admitted to donating some of his paintings because they were taking up too much space in his garage.

The holidays are coming up faster than you think, and the Leahy family is traveling from the Great White North to help Rhode Island College get into a festive spirit.

Hailing from Lakefield, Ontario, the Leahy family consists of eight brothers and sisters raised in a farmhouse with no television. To entertain themselves, the Leahy family honed their music skills and grew up

to be fantastic musicians.

Now in their adulthood, The Leahy Family is an internationally renowned musical powerhouse, collecting a heap of awards from across the globe and amazing millions of people with their Celticinspired performances.

On Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m., the Leahy family will be taking their award-winning show to Sapinsley Hall, performing their favorite Christmas tunes along with original songs to get RIC into the holiday spirit. Consisting of eight members, The Leahy family features Donnel at fiddle, Siobheann at bass while singing and dancing, Frank at drums, Agnes at keyboards, Doug at fiddle, Erin at piano, Angus at fiddle and Maria at guitar.

The Leahy family has been playing their own unique

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tina Martino, a senior art student and president of the Art Club.

The goal was to collect at least 200 pieces of artwork from the students and faculty members.

Martino explained they received over 300, similar to the amount received the previous year. The diverse types of artwork ranged from handmade ceramics to printmaking projects and photographs. A few of the pieces were obtained from around the globe, such as a kimono from Japan and a tapestry from Mexico.

Over 70 buyers placed their bids

brand of Canadian folk music since the early 1980s and has been touring wildly throughout their own country along with several others. The act is truly one-of-a-kind, with the band members having a unique family sense of camaraderie that is rarely seen today.

With the final installment of the Performing Arts Series this semester, Rhode Island College prepares to put on one of the most festive shows this campus has seen in a while. Tickets are only $5, which is incredible seeing the tour-de-force this band has been throughout the decades.

So don’t be a scrooge, jump into the holiday fun and join the Leahy Family on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in Sapinsley Hall.

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Harambee’s Talent Show

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If you were looking for talent, then you should have seen the Harambee Talent Show. The unity of cultures club hosted a six-act talent show, all involving students at Rhode Island College.

“It was my idea alongside the committee to put this together,” said Harambee Public Relations Officer Wole Akinbi “…what we did was we went into one of the open mic nights

By Timothy Hordern to see the talent RIC had. What we Anchor A&E Writer plan to do is donate the proceeds to a charity since Harambee has the money it needs. We mainly held this to get student involvement on campus.”

Coming in first place for the night was Phredrick Telisma, Randolph Placide, Steve Altera and Didier Jean-Philippe. The group performed original rap pieces that were similar to popular artist Usher’s sound.

The first song was good, but the second and third songs were only OK. I found that all three trying to sing at the same time with multiple microphones on different volumes muddied the songs down. One mic was set loudly, one was too soft and one was just right. Overall, it was this group that was the winner of the $200 prize.

Coming in second place was Jiri Baskerville, who sang “Chasing Payments” by Adele. His voice was strong and in tune, but his microphone was excessively loud and bothersome to listen to. Overall, the crowd seemed to like his song and he was deserving of the $100 prize.

Coming in third place was a duo of Giulia Khovri and Andy Montan singing “Someone Like You” by Adele. I liked this set because the microphone volume was controlled and balanced, and Montan on acoustic guitar was a nice addition to the song. The crowd enjoyed their performance, winning them the $50 prize.

The honorable mentions of the night were Michelle Hill, Alexis Casey and Vincent Bakersville. Singing “Lions and Tigers and Bears,” Hill had a strong voice despite a bad volume system. Casey sang “Bust Your Windows” by Sullivan, which had microphone problems, and Bakersville performed his own poem called “My Love.” It was interesting and emotional, although the crowd did not seem to receive it to well.

Overall, the night went well and was filled with great talent. The main issue of the night was awful equipment, but all the performers played well and made for an entertaining time.

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“Romantic Fools.”

“Romantic Fools” provides raunchy laughs Sex and relationships can be very funny, and the Rhode Island College Theatre Organization The Growing Stage capitalized on the comedy of love with their performance

By Kyle Grant of Rich Orloff’s “RoA&E Editor mantic Fools.”

Consisting of 12 two-person skits focusing on sex, love, lust and dating, “Romantic Fools” provided hilarious comedy with a simple set. The most elaborate prop was an ugly couch. The bare set of “Romantic Fools” worked in favor of the cast, with the attention of the audience focusing squarely on the characters.

The interactions between actors and actresses were spot on and sidesplitting, and the characters worked seamlessly with one another. The plots of these 12 skits were all wonderfully portrayed, and the content was absolutely absurd. From a man

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Harambee Talent Show live and a little too loud

cheating on his wife with a sheep, a woman on a date with a caveman or a man who only wanted dull sex, the skits were as creative as they were scandalous.

“Romantic Fools” applied several comedic techniques from other acts, which worked flawlessly in the sexual nature of the play. The famous “Who’s on First” bit by Abbot and Costello is timeless, but it finds a new light when applied to an orgy. However, despite dealing with sex, “Romantic Fools” did not cross any lines, staying humorous without getting gross, and staying witty and clever rather than diving straight into dirty jokes.

Blind dates, fetishes, fantasies, escort services, love and marriage were all poked fun at in “Romantic Fools,” and laughs echoed throughout the Helen Forman Theatre. Produced and performed by the all-student run theatre group The Growing Stage, “Romantic Fools” shows just how talented RIC theatre students are. Performances involving the Growing Stage are guaranteed to incite hilarity, and I urge you to see these talented actors and actresses next time you can. Until then, continue to wallow in the humor that is love and sex.

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“Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood” terms doesn’t really give FMA Brotherhood justice as an anime. It really is very good, blending comedy, action and even a bit, albeit a tiny bit, of romance. I’d rank it up there on my top ten list and because of this I really don’t want to spoil it for anyone.

Go watch FMA Brotherhood; go enjoy the watching the enemies I hate get torched to death. Go watch the love-interests be awkward around each other. Go watch Ed be short, are you going yet?

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manga was completed, they created FMA Brotherhood to better follow the manga’s story.

“Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood” follows the adventures of two young alchemists, Edward Elric the Full Metal Alchemist and his younger brother Alphonse Elric.

The two brothers made the mistake of trying to bring their dead mother back to life using alchemy Which is a science-based magic involving the equivalent exchange of different materials) and paid a heavy price for it. Ed lost both an arm and a leg while Al lost his entire body.

Ed was fitted with robotic limbs (known as automail) while Al’s soul was bound to a suit of armor. Now they must try to find a means through which they can recover what they have lost.

Throughout their journey they make new friends and uncover a plot to destroy the country they call home. So, like any good protagonist, they proceed on a course to stop their enemies and save their friends. Hooray, what a surprise. Yeah, describing the plot in such broad

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Have I reviewed “Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood” yet? No? Well then let’s do this.

“Wait a minute!

You were reviewing Soul Eater but you never finished, shouldn’t you be doing like a part two review of that?” Um

By Christian DeCataldo well, basically the endChristian’s Anime Corner ing sucks. Long story short, the good guys are overwhelmingly outmatched but pull out on top because they are “brave.” It was a happy ending but a bad one nonetheless.

On to the substitute anime for this week, “Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood.” The name is sort of long, so I am going to conform and call it FMA Brotherhood like everyone else. FMA Brotherhood is actually a weird parallel to the original FMA, but follows the manga more closely than the original. If you’re unfamiliar with the FMA situation, then let me explain. FMA the manga was commissioned to become an anime before its completion. When the anime’s story caught up with the manga the creator gave the anime free reign to do as they wished with the story so they wouldn’t have to wait. The original FMA anime is completely different from the manga for the exception of the very beginning. Then, once the

Rob’s Game Shelf

If there has ever been a definition of a sleeper hit, that game is “Outland.” It’s more than likely that you’ve never heard of it, but was I more than happy that I did.

Released for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network earlier this year, “Outland” tells the story of a warrior from an unknown race. He discovers he is the reincarnation of an ancient warrior who sealed away two goddesses called the Sisters whom had created the world, but then attempted to destroy it. These Sisters are breaking out of their prison, and the warrior has inherited the powers of his ancestor and now is on the quest to defeat the Sisters and their minions once and for all.

The story is actually pretty weak and feebly told.

There are only bits explaining the Sister’s minions’ roles in serving them after each boss fight, but it doesn’t add anything to the game. The ending also makes you feel like you accomplished absolutely nothing, which isn’t exactly positive.

However, the flaws in plot are made up in spectacular gameplay. As a side-scrolling plat former you run around the levels traversing the world, but the real hook in the gameplay is that you have the power to harness light and darkness. You can only use one at a time and must battle enemies that also use light or darkness. However, you cannot hurt enemies using the power you’re relying on at the time, leading you to strategize switching between the powers.

There are a number of other powers you gain that help get you through the levels such as a rush attack that can

break weak walls, and a giant energy beam that can destroy any enemy, whether they depend on light or darkness.

One downside with the gameplay is that despite the complexity and the challenge, the game can feel repetitive, and dodging the beams of light and dark energy can start to get boring, despite it requiring you to be on your toes.

But what helps break up such repetitiveness are the boss battles. Each one of them is incredibly challenging and well put together. The only problem is that a couple of them can get frustrating and last very long without any checkpoints. One example is when you face a boss called the Winged Serpent. Before you actually fight it, you have to go through a tough obstacle course as it chases you, and it lasts a good three minutes. If you die, you have to go through it all over again.

But one thing I also found amazing about this game were the visuals. Rarely do I go on about art direction, but I found it to be truly inspired as it blended together many cultures from across the world seamlessly. The only real pimple on this is that the foreground is in silhouette with red and blue on the warrior and the enemies to indicate their using light and/or darkness. It would have been interesting to see a colorful and detailed foreground.

For an indie game that was only released as download only, there was enough quality here for a wholesale game.

Games like this allow newer developing companies to test the waters before going into major projects.

Despite an incredibly weak story and some repetitiveness “Outland’s” unique and fun gameplay more than make up for it. This is one download only game that is more than worth the points to buy it.

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“New Year’s Eve”

“The Great Debaters”

By Matthew Leo Matt’s Movies

This week, I would like to tell you an inspiring story. The setting is Wiley College in Texas in the year 1935. Wiley College is an all-black college, and a professor named Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington) coaches the debate team. After a rigorous try-out period, four debaters remain on the team; James Farmer Jr. (Denzel Whitaker), Samantha Booke (Jurnee Smollett), Henry Lowe (Nate Parker) and Hamilton Burgess (Jermaine Wiliams).

The four are led by their coach to a great many victories, and before long, they succeed in winning a debate against a white college. The Wiley College Debate Team emerges victorious again and again, but they encounter a horrible sight as they are driving to another one. The team comes across a lynch mob who has burned and lynched a black man in the middle of the night and they barely escape it unharmed. The following night reveals that they are all deeply affected by what they have seen. In their emotionally damaged state, the team falls apart and they suffer their first loss of the season.

Eventually, their near-undefeated record prompts Harvard to accept a challenge issued to them by Tolson, and agrees to a debate. How it turns out is something you’ll have to watch the movie to find out.

Let me just say that “The Great Debaters” is one of the most powerful movies to come out in recent years. It is based on true events, and this inspiring story is one that I am always glad to watch.

The acting was simply superb. Denzel Washington is at his best as the demanding and yet caring

debate coach, and each of the four debaters under his care play their parts as well as I could ever want.

Forest Whitaker manages to play a strict reverend well, and the chemistry between him and Denzel Whitaker (no relation) is as believable as any father and son I have ever seen on film.

The debates were very well-written and I have to admit that, in parts, I was moved to applaud along with the in-movie audience. Each of them has their own style of debating that makes them a wonderful team. We only see Hamilton debate once, but he proves to be capable. Once he leaves, and Samantha takes his place on the main team, the tag-team of Henry and her prove to be a wonderful one. Henry is a strong debater, giving his arguments with a strength and air of authority; while Samantha works herself to a crescendo, emotion and emphasis pounding exactly where it needs to, leaving audiences cheering along with her supporters. And once we finally see James debate, he proves that he is capable of standing with his teammates.

I could probably praise the debate scenes to death, but I will move on simply telling you that while all of the debates were superb, the one against the white college and the final one against Harvard are the ones that will make you want to stand up and cheer.

This film is truly wonderful. I have to give this film five stars. It has a great script, a wonderful cast and, most importantly, a great message. For as Samantha Booke says, “The time for justice, the time for freedom, and the time for equality is always, is always right now!”

And with that, I say goodbye for this week. Have a nice day, and until next time, enjoy the show.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Ashton Kutcher, Hilary Swank Featuring a star-studded cast, “New Year’s Eve” tells the story of a group of New Yorkers on New Year’s Eve falling in and out of love. There are so many big names thrown into this film, let’s hope that the story measures up.

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“The Sitter” Starring: Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor When Noah gets suspended from college and ends up living back at home with his single mother, he decides to do something with his life. What’s the best route for an irresponsible adolescent to take? Why, babysitting of course! As one night takes a turn for the worst, Noah finds himself in a situation where normalcy might never be reattained.

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“Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”

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Klingons, Lojban and Esperanto: Oh my!

By Ashley Massotti Anchor Staff Writer

“In the Land of Invented Languages” is Arika Okrent’s attempt to delve into the history of languages conjured not by culture, but by individuals who believed their language could better the world. Some inventors were dreamers, hoping to unite the world through the use of a “universal” language, o, in the case of Esperanto a “friendship” language. Others, driven by a love of mathematics and puzzles, enjoyed forming equations that perfected the flaws of languages such as English. And in the case of Klingon, Okrent argues, Klingon speakers simply want to make art.

Although the text’s appendix lists the author’s discovery of 500 invented languages, the scope of the book is relatively small. Although there are passing references made to several languages, Okrent focuses heavily on exploring a set handful of languages. This makes the book feel a bit unfulfilling.

Although dozens of languages are referenced, few receive chapters devoted to them. However, Okrent explains within the appendixes that the choice to focus on a select smattering of languages was made in order to make several main points.

The more she strove to include languages, the more lost her message became.

One of the benefits of the novel’s narrowed focus is that it allows Okrent to break down and explain how each language discussed functions. Okrent flexes her linguistic muscles throughout, showing examples of the grammatical structure of Klingon and creating meaning charts for John Wilkins’s “hierarchy of the universe.” For those uninterested in the construction of language, these are pages to skim. For the

language-obsessed, these portions of the book are fascinating. Okrent also places challenges within the text, so those inclined can test their own ability to speak the language. (Although I have never seen Star Trek, her introductory chapter on Klingon has me convinced I want to learn the language).

Okrent also digs up the history of the languages discussed, telling of the egomania that frequently destroyed invented languages. Although none of the languages described within the text can be called “great successes,” it truly depends on how one defines success. Esperanto, although a small language, is spoken in 80 countries, and has lasted over 100 years. Children have been raised to speak the language, and pass it onto their children.

The inventors of the languages contained within the novel are fascinating. Some are idealists, while others are psychopaths. The implosion of their life’s work based on ego is fascinating to watch, although my heart broke for some of the more innocent optimists whose languages didn’t survive.

This book can be dry at points, but given the subject, Okrent does a masterful job of keeping the text light and engaging. At certain points, I actually wished the text had a greater sense of formality, but the accessibility of the writing makes the book bearable for the general masses, and not just the language obsessed.

“In the Land of Invented Languages” manages not only to highlight man’s attempt to create a universal language, but on what causes such attempts to triumph or fail. The author does not pretend to enjoy or respect each language presented, but her book makes an effort to preserve them.

While it was not my favorite read, it’s worth a glance, and linguists will enjoy the countless sentence diagrams within.

Records on the Rise

The Black Keys

“El Camino”

Release Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6 The seventh album released from the blues-rock duo, The Black Keys, uses faux sleazy commercials to advertise “El Camino,” and so far one single has been released off the record.

Tracks to download: “Lonely Boy,” “Mind Eraser”

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Local Events “A Christmas Carol” Nov. 18-Dec. 30 Trinity Repertoire Company $15-$68 The heartwarming tale of holiday cheer finds itself being retold on stage with Trinity Rep’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol.”

Already sold out for November, this wonderful Christmas tradition is sure to warm the audience during these cold winter nights.

The Roots

“Undun”

Release Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2 The 13th album from the legendary Philadelphia instrumental hip hop band, The Roots, promises to be one of their best. The most revered house band in late night television, featured on The Jimmy Fallon Show, is releasing its first studio album since last year’s “Wake Up!” Tracks to download: “Make My,” “I Remember”

Korn

“The Path of Totality” Release Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6 The 10th album released by the American metal band, Korn, “The Path of Totality” is expected to take the band in a new direction, away from its metal roots with dubstep DJ, Skrillex, producing three of the albums tracks. Two singles have already been released.

Track to download: “Get Up!”, “Narcissistic Cannibal”

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 9-Dec. 11 Providence Performing Arts Center $23-$98 Is there a better way to celebrate the holiday season than watching the Nutcracker? As the holiday season continues to festively march, the Providence Performing Arts Center is giving a three-day performance of the beloved Russian musical, mouse queen, sugar plum fairy and toy soldiers included.

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Johnson and Wales Plymouth State

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Ice Hockey

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Lyndon State

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Springfield College

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Athlete of the Week Morra led the Anchormen to a pair of victories on the road against Lyndon State and Nortwich University with five goals in two games. Morra recorded a hat trick against Lyndon State and added a pair of goal against Norwich the following night.

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ANCHORMEN Armondo is just too fast

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Trasso, Anchormen dominate in home opener

RIC destroys Plymouth State 32-6

The Rhode Island College wrestling team showed why they are one of the favorites to win the

By Michelle Sarasin New England Anchor Sports Writer Wrestling A ss o c i at ion (NEWA) title this season in a dominating 32-6 victory over Plymouth State in their regular season home opener in the Murray Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

RIC senior Mike Trasso, who came into the matchup as the number two ranked wrestler in New England, showed why he is a force to be reckoned with when he defeated the top ranked wrestler in New England, Plymouth State senior Mike Willey, 4-3.

With the Anchormen already assured of the victory, leading 29-3, Trasso and Willey took to the mat in the most anticipated bout of the contest. Willey, ranked ninth-nationally as well, worked a takedown in the first period to build a 2-0 lead. It was only the fourth time all season that Trasso had been taken to the mat. Trasso was able to gain an escape to cut his deficit to one point as the first stanza came to an end.

Trasso began the second period with an escape to even the score at 2-2, before capitalizing on am opportunity with Willey on the bottom, working a two-point near-fall to take the lead for good and hang on to win 4-3.

Throughout the night, the Anchormen worked their way to a commanding 29-3 lead. Major victories came from sophomore Brandon Regnault who defeated Plymouth State freshman Adam Reed with just seven seconds remaining in the first period, helping RIC gain a 6-3 lead. Freshman Patrick Healy managed an impressive 16-7 major decision at 125 lbs. and junior Mike Sugermeyer solidified the win for the Anchormen with a 10-1 victory in the 133lbs weight class.

The Panthers would notch only two victories when freshman Brandon Conrad upset RIC sophomore Kevin Barrucci, 2-1 at 157lbs and also when senior Rob Phillips beat RIC sophomore Adam Lynch 6-0 in the 184lbs weight class.

Ultimately, it was the Anchormen’s dominance, sheer brute, and effort that earned the wrestlers an overall 32-6 victory to improve their overall record to 2-1 and 2-0 in the NEWA. In upcoming action, the Anchormen will have two important road matches against Western New England University on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and against NEWA opponent Wesleyan University on Saturday, Dec. 10. Those two meets will be crucial for the Anchormen to continue their successful season, as they will prepare for the Desert Duals in Las Vegas, Nevada the week after on Dec. 18.

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Akinrola nets career-high 29 points in win over Plymouth State

Senior center Mike Akinrola scored a career-high 29 points, leading the Rhode Island College men’s basketball team to a 65-51 victory over Plymouth State University in the Little East Conference opener for

By George Bissell both teams on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Editor-in-Chief With the victory, the Anchormen remain undefeated, improving to 7-0 (1-0 LEC) this season. The 7-0 start is for RIC is the best beginning to a season since the 1989-90 squad opened their campaign with an 8-0 record.

Akinrola, who eclipsed his previous career-high of 26 points, established on Nov. 22 against Bridgewater State, recorded his first double-double of the season by cleaning up on the glass with 12 rebounds against the Panthers.

Akinrola, who knocked down 13-of-21 shots from the field and classmate forward Mason Choice (14 points) were a two man wrecking crew in the paint, which was mainly due to the absence of Plymouth State sophomore center Mark MacGregor, who was limited to just 13 minutes before fouling out early in the second half. The dynamic duo of First Team All-Little East Conference selections a season ago, combined to score 43 of RIC’s 65 points in the contest.

“I scored 29 points, but it’s more important that we got the win as a team,” said Akinrola. “ It’s great to be 7-0, but we still have more work to do, especially on defense.”

Senior Jesse Sabolis and junior Matt Cloutier, who scored nine points apiece, led the Panthers, who fell to 2-4 (0-1 LEC) with the loss.

The Anchormen started slowly against the Panthers and struggled mightily at the offensive end of the floor in the first half. After building up an 11-point, 27-16 lead, the Anchormen were outscored 10-2 over the final five minutes of the half. RIC held a three-point 29-26 lead at the half, despite a game-high 14 first half points from Akinrola and a solid effort defensively, in which the Anchormen held Plymouth State to just 32 percent shooting (9-of-28). The Panthers remained in the game mainly because of nine Anchormen turnovers.

RIC clamped down defensively in the second half and began to pull away thanks to the dominance of Akinrola and Choice in the paint. The Anchormen went on a 10-1 run late in the second half to build up a 15-point 47-32 lead with 12 minutes remaining. The Panthers were unable to pull any closer than 12 points, as RIC cruised to the 65-51 victory.

The Anchormen shot 40 percent (27-of-67) from the floor and held a commanding 55-26 advantage in rebounding. RIC’s solid defensive effort held Plymouth State to just 31 percent (16-of-51) shooting in the contest.

The Anchormen will be back in action when they host in-state rival Salve Regina in a non-conference matchup in the Murray Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

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Matt Cloutier Shomari Morgan Kyle Walker Conner Torrey Jonathan Lovering

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Junior co-captain Tahrike Carter suffered an apparent groin injury in the second half and did not return…As of press time, Carter’s availability against Salve Regina is unknown…Both teams wore special yellow Plymouth State warm-up t-shirts as a tribute to former Plymouth State player Matt Budrow ‘05…Budrow died in a snowmobiling accident in 2008…Proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts are donated to a scholarship bearing his name…

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Anchormen blow out in-state rival Johnson and Wales, 89-62

RIC ice hockey wins in Vermont

Carter and Choice set tone in dominating win as they outscored the Wildcats 43-36 in the second half. With a comfortable lead, the RIC bench got in on the action late in the second half, receiving contributions from sophomore guard Avery King and freshman forward Jacob Page, who each finished with eight points. Freshman forward Basheem Bennett scored seven points off the bench and classmate forward Chris Burton, who is looking like a future superstar for the program, totaled four points, two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals, and also threw down a monster two-handed slam dunk that brought the packed Murray Center crowd to its feet.

Junior guard Matt Williams stepped up in Thomas’ absence, scoring a game-high 19 points, while freshman guard Donald Williams added 16 points. Senior forward James Folk chipped in with nine points for Johnson and Wales, who fell to 1-3 with the loss.

The Anchormen opened up Little East Conference play this past weekend with a 65-51 victory over Plymouth State University on Saturday, Dec. 3.

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On a night in which Johnson and Wales senior guard Lamonte Thomas, a pre-season All-American selection, who came into the contest averaging 37 points per game, was sidelined with a hyper extended knee, it was the Rhode Island College men’s basketball

By George Bissell team that proved it takes more than Editor-in-Chief one player to build a championshipcaliber squad, in a dominating 89-62 victory over in-state rival Johnson and Wales at the Murray Center on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Senior forward Mason Choice scored a team-high15 points, added eight rebounds and four assists, junior guard Tahrike Carter posted 13 points, eight assists and three steals and sophomore guard Tom DeCiantis scored a career-high 13 points and classmate guard Michael Palumbo also netted a career-high nine points for the Anchormen, who remained undefeated, 6-0, on the season with the victory.

RIC scored a season-high 89 points and shot 54 percent (31of-57) from the floor. The Anchormen also took advantage of their opportunities from the free throw line, converting on 22-of-26 attempts. RIC also registered 24 assists as a team, compared to just four for the Wildcats, who struggled to find a rhythm on offense without the most talented weapon on the floor.

“We didn’t play well enough defensively tonight,” said seventh year RIC head coach Bob Walsh. “We need to get back to being a great defensive team before we open up Little East Conference play against Plymouth State this weekend.”

The Wildcats took the early lead in the opening minute, but the Anchormen stormed back to take the lead and would not trail for the remainder of the contest. The Anchormen distanced themselves from their cross-city rivals with a 24-6 run mid-way through the first half to take a 40-20 lead, capped off by a break away slam dunk

by Carter, the first dunk of his career, with just over four minutes remaining in the first half. Carter scored all 13 of his points in the first half as the Anchormen led by 20 at the break, 46-26, shooting an electric a 61 percent (17-of-28) in the first stanza. Johnson and Wales shot just 36 percent (9-of-24) in the half and committed 10 turnovers.

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junior guard

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Lamonte Thomas.

Morra records third hat trick of season

By Sam Allen

Anchor Sports Writer

The Rhode Island College ice hockey team was back in action this past weekend after a weekend off. The Anchormen traveled for a weekend trip to Vermont to face Lyndon State University. This is a trip the team takes every year; it’s a way of bonding with teammates and leaving the state of Rhode Island, even just for two days. The team left Vermont with another win in their pocket as the team advanced to a 7-5 record by way of a 7-2 score.

Brett Morra, who has the team’s second most total points, had a hat trick in the win, for his third three-goal game of the season. Two Anchormen had their first goals of the season and another player had his first point of the season. Freshman Nick Bruno recorded his first goal of the year to give himself a total of four points. Junior Mike Nardolillo had not only his first goal of the season but also his first point of the season. On this goal, sophomore goaltender-turned-forward Matt Furtado also had his first point of the season, assisting Nardilillo in reaching the back of the net. Freshman Vincent Tudino was in goal for the Anchormen with sophomore starting goaltender Mark Bushy is still out with an ankle injury. Tudino recorded 27 saves in the 7-2 win.

The Anchormen will play at home on Friday night as they take on Sacred Heart University. The following night they are once again on the road to face Worcester Polytech.

Anchormen Notes…

Bushy remains out with an ankle injury... He hopes to return before the team breaks for the semester... Senior defensemen Mike Nadiger left during the second period with an ankle injury and did not return... No word on when he will make a return or the severity of the injury... Freshman TJ Jackvony remains out with a wrist injury, and will most likely not return until after the semester break...

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(4-2, 1-0 LEC) Starters Rachael Riley Cynthia Gaudet Katie Donovan Nicole Girard Stephanie Coro

Micheala Gauvin Sammie Walker

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Kelly Walsh Sam Monohon Colleen O’Hara

Bench

senior guard

Cynthia Gaudet.

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Melanie Cline Alexia Vega Ashley O’Dell RIC

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Stephanie Prusko Courtney Burns

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Kaitlyn Deering Maegan Faertra Tiffany Lewis Kyristin Corliss Kristen Hrubowchak

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Riley’s career-high 27 points help Anchorwomen dominate Panthers

RIC

senior guard

Stephanie Coro.

RIC defeats Plymouth State 84-55 in LEC opener point of the half, and took a 20-point lead, 44-24, at the half.

Riley scored the first five points of the second half and a jumper by freshman standout Katie Donovan stretched the Anchorwomen’s lead to 23-points, 55-32, with 15:34 left.

The Panthers went on a run of their own, scoring the next 11 points but could go no closer than 55-43. Riley put RIC back up by 20-points, 68-48, with 7:35 remaining. The Anchorwomen cruised to the easy 84-55 victory from that point on.

RIC shot 54 percent (33-of-61) from the floor and held a sizeable, 46-39, advantage in rebounds. The Anchorwomen’s stifling defense held Plymouth State to just 26 percent shooting (17-of-65) and 19 turnovers.

The Anchorwomen will be back in action when they take on in-state rival Salve Regina at home in the Murray Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6. RIC will finish off the semester with a matchup on the road against LEC-rival Eastern Connecticut State University on Saturday, Dec. 10.

-With additional reporting by Editor-in-Chief George Bissell.

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Senior forward Rachel Riley scored a career-high 27 points and pulled 10 rebounds as the Rhode Island College women’s basketball team defeated Plymouth State University, 84-55, in the Little East Conference opener for both teams on Saturday, Dec. 3.

“I think the key was that we really challenged ourselves to get ready for conference play on the defensive end,” said RIC head coach Marcus Reilly, now in his fourth season at the helm. “We still haven’t put it together for a full 40 minutes, but if we can start to get consecutive stops and get out in transition and score that’s really the key to the game.”

Riley knocked down 12-of-14 shots from the field and recorded her second double-double of the season. Classmate guard Cynthia Gaudet added 20 points, including a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line. Gaudet has scored in double figures in four of the team’s first five games this season.

Riley and Gaudet combined for 47 of the Anchorwomen’s 84 points as 14 of the 15 players on the roster saw action, with 12 scoring in a dominating total team victory.

“We went deep into our bench at a few different times and they really responded,” said Reilly. “When we had a little bit of a lull and Plymouth State went on a run, we went to our bench and they really responded well. They were able to get a couple of stops defensively and were a key part of the win.”

The Panthers were led by freshman Kaitlyn Deering, who scored 11 points off the bench, and senior Michaela Galvin who chipped in with 10 points.

With the victory, the Anchorwomen, the preseason favorite to capture the LEC crown, improved to 4-2 overall (1-0 LEC). With the loss, Plymouth State fell to 1-6 overall (0-1 LEC).

After suffering a tough loss on the road earlier in the week to non-conference opponent Emmanuel College, the Anchorwomen rebounded to come away with a victory in their first conference matchup of the season.

The Anchorwomen came out of the gate strong and took a double-digit lead, 11-1, less than six minutes into the game. RIC built up a 15-point margin, 22-7, at the midway

The Anchorwomen

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Ashley O’Dell.

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Anchorwomen stay afloat at Little East Championships Keene State took the Little East Conference championship with a total team score of 588 points. The Anchorwomen finished eighth with 44 points.

Sophomore Sohpie Kanno and freshman Leah Oppito led the way for the Anchorwomen, performing admirably in just their second collegiate competition. Kanno placed 10th in the 100 breaststroke (1:16.56) and 11th in the 200 intermediate (2:31.540), while also participating in the 200m medley relay and 400m freestyle relay. Oppito placed 7th in the 50 freestyle (26.90) and 14th in the 100m freestyle (1:00.53), while also joining Kanno as a member of the two relay squads.

Joining Kanno and Oppito on the 200 medley relay

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were freshmen Kristin Wilkinson and Sierra Sant’Anna, who helped lead the Anchorwomen to a sevength place finish in the 200 medley relay with a finishing time of 2:09.47. Freshman Amanda DiPaola was inserted into the lineup in place of Sant’Anna for the 400m freestyle relay, leading the squad to a sixth place finish.

The Anchorwomen will not see any more competitive action this semester, but will be back in action during winter break, when they will travel to Bridgewater State University for a tri-meet with Plymouth State on Sunday, Jan. 15.

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women’s swimming and diving championships.

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It may not be the team result they were hoping for, but the future is certainly bright for the fledgling Rhode Island College women’s swimming team. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Anchorwomen, competBy Brian Fitzgerald ing in their first-ever varsity Anchor Sports Writer season and second-ever meet, participated in the Little East Conference women’s swimming and diving championships held in front of a capacity crowd inside the Tripp Athletic Center on the campus of UMass Dartmouth.

Three program records fall during indoor track debut

Anchormen finish fourth, Anchorwomen finish fifth

The Rhode Island men’s and women’s indoor track teams participated in their first meets of the season on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at Springfield College in a five-way meet. The host’s (Springfield)

By AJ Clark won both the men’s and Anchor Sports Writer women’s meets as the Anchormen finished fourth out of five teams and the Anchorwomen finished fifth out of five teams. Also competing in the meet were Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Westfield State, and Eastern Connecticut State.

In the men’s meet, Springfield dominated with a total team score of 202 points and won several events with senior Kevin Coyle, the defending NCAA Indoor Long Jump national champion, finishing first in the long jump and the triple jump. For the Anchormen, who secured

82 points, junior Conor McCloskey established a new program record by placing first in 3,000m with a time of 8:43.85. McCloskey also finished second in the 1,000m run. Another school record fell later in the day when freshman Ian LaPlume finished fourth in the pole vault at a height of 3.75m. LaPlume also chipped in with a sixth place finish in the 1,000m.

RIC’s other first place finisher was junior Austin Pena, who won the 600m run in a time of 1:27.00. Placing third in the event was freshman Marcus Sandoval, while junior Kevin Carey came in fifth. Freshman Jarell Forbes had an impressive showing in his first career college meet. Forbes placed fourth in the 400m, second in the 60m hurdles and fourth in the high jump. Junior Shawn Stadnick placed fourth in the 800m run.

In the women’s meet, Springfield won the meet with a total team score of 247.5 points. The Pride were led by junior Laurie Jenkins who won the 60m dash and the 200m dash. Freshman Amanda Martin also helped out the

home team by winning triple jump and the long jump. As for the Anchorwomen, who finished with 57 points, they also broke a school record when sophomore Natasha Miller finished sixth in the 60m dash (8.59, setting the new program record.

Freshman Daria Braboy won the 600m run (1:41.94) and helped her team to a second place finish in the 4x200 meter relay. Braboy also placed second in the triple jump. Fellow freshman Kedijha Johnson won the weight throw (14.18m) and finished second in the shot put. Kayla Cataldo, another freshman, won the pole vault (2.90m) and placed fourth in the 400m dash. Freshman Samantha Plante also had a strong showing as she placed fifth in the long jump.

The men’s and the women’s indoor track teams will be back in action at the Harvard Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 10 in their final meet of the semester.