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Our Town Comes to RIC alyiCia Zenga anchor staff

n Thursday night the Nazarian Center was bustling with students, faculty, and the general public who had come to see the performance of Thornton Wilder’s play, Our Town, performed by the Rhode Island College Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The play was created in 1938, and won a Pulitzer Prize for drama that same year. As we walked in and took our seats, the theatre became packed with people of all ages. The play is known for its minimalistic set, and so there were few pieces on the center stage. Among them were some benches, tables, two ladders, and a few chairs. Almost exactly at 7:30, three students walked out and began speaking to the audience. They would be the narrators for the play, describing life in the town, Grover’s Corners, and the characters that inhabited it. They painted a beautiful picture for the audience, as they motioned around the set and told them where things around the town were, such as the church and the market. Then they had all the actors and actresses come out from the sides of the stage. All were smiling, happy, and very lively as they waved and greeted the audience members. Once that was over and the narrators had said their parts, the show began.

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Roadblocks, pathways, and alleys: A series on transferring to RIC elisha Kay aldRiCh news editor @anchornews

t’s well known across the state that students who attend CCRI have the opportunity to transfer to URI, and of course, RIC. But what might not be known, even to those transfer students, is the existence of the Joint Admissions Agreement, or JAA. The whole point of the JAA is to make it as easy as possible for students to transfer from CCRI to one of the other state institutions with ease, but how does it actually work? Phyllis Harnick is the Planning Specialist for the program, and she stated that the JAA is intended for students who complete their Associate’s degrees at the community college

level, and then will continue their education at the higher college level. Harnick also stated that students who join the JAA must complete their degree at CCRI and have less than 30 credits at the community college. “The transition plans are 60 credits,” Harnick said. “If they join any later, they are going to have excess credits.” The transition plans that Harnick mentioned are meant to be like yellow brick roads from CCRI going into RIC or URI. Academic advisors from the community college will show students who are part of the JAA what to take at CCRI and how those courses will transfer into their RIC program of choice. Harnick stated that when they were writing the plan, they decided to work

backwards, taking courses from RIC and URI and looking for their equivalents at CCRI. However, this plan can only come to fruition if students finish their CCRI degree. “Research shows they are more likely to persist in finishing the bachelor’s degree if they already have the associate’s degree,” Harnick said. She also stated that those who join the JAA have a fairly simple transfer process. “Students who sign up for JAA and dow what they’re required to do,” she said. “Like they’re supposed to meet every semester with a CCRI advisor and come to JAA days and meeting with a RIC or URI advisor. They have an easy time with it.” But what about those who want to transfer who have over 30 CCRI credits, or if they do not

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The play overall was fantastic. The actors and actresses were all amazing, each one seeming to really know their characters inside and out. They were able to really make the audience feel involved in their lives, especially with the narrators who would occasionally step in and speak directly to the audience. The play was full of character, with some parts that had the entire audience laughing. While the play takes place in a very different time period, at the start of the 20th century to be exact, it was interesting to see some of the same troubles they had back then that are still around today. For instance, right at the start there were the kids of the two main families dealing with nagging parents, who in turn were dealing with rowdy kids. Then there was talk of travelling, and dreams of seeing the world. Young love and romance was also prominent throughout the play, adding an extra depth to many of the characters. The set was used perfectly, even for not having many props. When night time came around one of the lights was gently brightened, making it appear like a moon. One thing that absolutely must also be mentioned is the sound effects. While going through the daily lives of the residents of Grover’s Corner, the audience got to hear chickens, cows, and several others four students against the wall provided. All in all the play was fantastic and left me personally feeling connected to this small town and its inhabitants.

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want to finish their CCRI degrees? from cover What if they just want to transfer straight into RIC? Harnick suggests still meeting with an advisor, even though many times, students are too busy with work or other obligations to schedule such appointments.

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“It goes back to making an appointment to either meet with or speak to an advisor. They do have evening hours to speak to an advisor. CCRI has transfer days,” she said. Harnick also suggested that students utilize RItransfers.org to look up course equivalencies, even if they are not part of the JAA. The JAA also takes part time students into account when scheduling

courses. The Commissioner of Post Secondary Education, Jim Purcell, added that the state has an obligation to help students matriculate faster, and more efficiently. But, part of that is for students to have a plan for where they would want to transfer, as well as for the colleges to revamp their course scheduling.

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into RIC overall. Are students ultimately helped or hindered by the transfer process? We’re going to find out.

“We’ve had conversations with all the campuses to think more in terms of block scheduling, and scheduling the right courses at the right time, to allow students who are working part time to take classes,” he said. Now that the groundwork is laid out for how the JAA works, next is to look into whether or not it actually works for students, and to look at the transfer process −Graphic by Kayshia Haughton

Breaking down boundaries with HOPE louisa d’ovidio Anchor Contributor

f you want change, you need to H.O.P.E for it, right? Well, that’s exactly what H.O.P.E, which stands for Helping Others Promote Equality, did at their 4th Annual Eliminating Boundaries Summit event last Friday night, with the guest speaker Robyn Ochs. This years’ summit was all about gender, more specifically the ‘T’ in LGBT: transgender. President Brianna Ruggiero introduced the HOPE organization as notable for being the only LGBT club on campus and for

hosting campus events such as Transgender Remembrance Day, Aids Awareness Day, The Vagina Monologues, and National Coming Out Day, among others. H.O.P.E’s aim is to help their peers learn an attitude that will encourage open mindedness. Ruggiero then introduced Professor Elizabeth Rowell. Professor Rowell, ally and activist for transgender issues on campus, shared some good news about changes happening at RIC. Gender neutral restrooms are being added to any building when it has major renovations, which will be in addition to the GNRs already sprinkled around campus. RIC is working on making preferred

name changes more accessible for people who want to change their names on class rosters for legitimate reasons. She lastly encouraged audience members to “start the message with the little ones,” and to encourage acceptance. She also extolled the resource of transgender and LGBT picture books that Adams Library has. Robyn Ochs, the night’s guest speaker, is an award-winning activist, educator and published author of two books on bisexuality. She is a well-known advocate of equality and “increasing awareness and understanding of complex identities.” She presented her speech on gender in hopes to

answer the questions of “How can we be better allies, supporters and activists around transgender issues?” Ochs spoke on many topics surrounding being transgender: the rigid gender roles, gender conditioning, gender theory, and cis gender privilege. Through her talk she stated that she hoped to “clarify the difference between sex, gender identity and gender expression.” Her talk was aimed not to give a “transgender 101” talk but rather help people understand gender. “It’s not just transgender people who have a hard time navigating gender in this culture, we all do,” she said. Her presentation had an interactive portion she dubbed “Loosening the Gender Girdle” where she challenged audience members to question the thousands of stereotypes and boundaries surrounding both sexuality and gender. By facing attendees off with a partner and asking them to list aspects that society has conditioned everyone to associate being a female or male, being gay or lesbian with, participants could begin to understand and break down these stereotypes. “I like to look at our gender conditioning as a sort of environmental pollution -even if you don’t agree with the rules, even if you think they are stupid, even if you think they are wrong, we are still affected by them. Every single one of us is affected by them,” Ochs said.

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Ochs also allowed attendees to share what they learned during the event. Nearly everyone in attendance had something to say, and many in attendance were there from other organizations at RIC.

Representatives from Sojourn, the ASA, the Women’s Center, Sorority members, and many RAs from student living had come out to learn and support HOPE. This support highlighted a major theme at the event. “This year has been so dramatically different with the acceptance and willingness to learn,” President Ruggiero said as she closed out the summit, the movement on campus to “be open to talk and learn about each other” has been nothing short of inspiring to all members of the club. “It’s breath taking to see the clubs coming together and being supportive,” she said. When talking about the organizations coming together Ruggiero said that “last year it was so different, peoples doors stayed shut, no one came into the H.O.P.E office to talk- we were kind of segregated. This year everyone just knows each other, and loves each other and works together”. Many people are excited about the clubs power in working together towards the same mission. The current mission HOPE has is to obtain an LGBT coordinator on campus whose sole purpose is to provide direct support to RIC students. This is in effort to create a safe space designated for the LGBT community at RIC, and in the future they would like to see a physical LGBT Center on campus. This coordinator would hopefully eventually be responsible for SafeZone trainings for all RIC staff members. The club, and most notably senior Kelsey Rapoza, has been working on a proposal to make this happen which they plan on presenting to administrators by the end of the year.

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“Houdini of RIC” performs her final act Dolores Passarelli retires after 40 years of service elisha Kay aldRiCh news editor @anchornews

he Rhode Island College community is a close one, so when someone leaves it, their absence is felt. But, when someone like Dolores Passarelli, the former Director of OASIS, leaves to retire, that absence is felt 40 times over— once for each year of her service to the college. Over the past 40 years, Passarelli has touched the hearts of students, faculty and staff alike, and many of them came to share their memories of her at her retirement celebration last Wednesday in the Student Union Ballroom. President Nancy Carriuolo began the night, sharing some of her favorite memories with Passarelli, and thanking her for deciding to remain at the college part time. “All I can say that we’re glad you’re not leaving entirely, just shuffling over to the tutoring center,” Carriuolo said.

Christopher Margadonna, an OASIS graduate student aide, helped to show attendees just how long Passarelli has worked for the college by digging through some of the artifacts left in her office, some of which included floppy disks, OASIS reports from the 1990’s, an orientation poster from 1986, and even more. “Dolores, just like all this stuff, is a piece of history,” Margadonna said. “We can never forget all the wonderful things she has done for us. Dolores, you are truly the advising queen.” Both alumni and current students praised Passarelli as well. Danny Smith, one of the co-creators of “Family Guy” and RIC alum from the class of 1991, sent in a memorial stating that when he came to RIC, he didn’t know what he wanted in life, so Passarelli suggested he take a break from school. “When I returned to RIC,” he said, “she welcomed me with open arms and a swift kick in the ass,” Smith wrote.

Alicia Gutauskas, a current student, went as far as to say that she looks up to Passarelli as a role model. “I was an athlete, so she was my boss for orientation and OASIS,” she said. “I always call her the Houdini of RIC. She can make anything and everything happen. She’s my hero.” Nilton Taveras, another student who will be applying to graduate school, thanked Passarelli for getting him where he is today. “She has paved the way for many to succeed and have support here at RIC,” he said. “She truly exemplifies what it means to be a humble individual. Here is an individual who cares about the well being of others before her own.” Even though there were certainly those who wanted to share their memories of Passarelli, there was still fun to be had at her retirement celebration. Holly Shadoian, the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, wrote a song for Passarelli, titled “Ode to the Advising Queen,” sung to the tune of “Piano Man.” The whole room sang in honor of Passarelli, as Shadoian played guitar. Party goers even found out why Passarelli’s

Dolores Passarelli with her amphibious friend−Photo by Elisha Kay Aldrich nickname was “Froggie.” It came Passarelli’s retirement celebration from an alumni cabaret show where proves that she will be missed in she dressed as a big, green frog. One OASIS, but her legacy lives on of her friends from the event, Doug within the students and colleagues Cureton, came in, donning a frog she inspired over 40 years of suit himself. service to Rhode Island College.

SCG passes some of the first resolutions of the year louisa d’ovidio anchor Contributor

he Student Community Government, Inc. meeting last week covered everything from charging stations in Donovan, interesting new organizations, to the issues of reconfiguring housing. President Robert Santurri, Jr. began the meeting by talking about the Providence Chamber of Commerce meeting at the RI convention center where representatives from student organizations all over the state attended a meeting about education and funding. He reminded the assembly of the importance of state legislature when it comes to funding for RIC. “Keep the state house in mind when thinking about funding,” he said. Santurri also reminded the body to go vote, so they could be heard. SGC had funding approved to get a charging station on the first floor of Donovan Dining Center by March. This is in addition to the water filling station on the second floor of the DDC, as well as the third floor of the Student Union. Both were acquired by SGC, and the filling station in the Student Union has saved 1000 plastic bottles since last April. A QPR (question, persuade, refer) training session is scheduled for Wednesday 2/25 in the Student Union room 422. The QPR event will be about suicide awareness and advocation. Active Minds will also host another event like this one later in the semester. The resolution of green sustainability was still being discussed in hopes that students can get more green recycling receptacles outside, hopefully in the high-traffic areas like the quad. Another resolution for getting new ID-card holders has been proposed for all incoming students,

students being issued new cards or anyone who wants one. The holder will include include hotline numbers, information and guides for students. This resolution was discussed in hopes that it will help increase awareness of the issues college students face; mental health issues, sexual assault and suicide prevention. The establishment of an Oxfam organization at RIC was presented. Oxfam is a highly rated humanitarian program with many resources to campaign on campus. Their mission: “A just world without poverty.” Their presence on campus will include petitioning, fundraising and spreading awareness. A new organization named 401 Sound hopes to create an incubator at RIC where they can “grab all the creative people on campus.” The group wants to facilitate networking among creators, entrepreneurs, anyone with a creative spark. Their presence on campus will include a showcase for talented people and inviting quest speakers from the creative pool in Rhode Island. Secretary Doris Bermudez voiced her resentment of reconfiguring the campus housing setup, which had been discussed at previous meetings, and as far as students were aware, not supposed to go into effect until next year, if they went into effect at all. “I heard about it again yesterday, and it came to my attention that the changes have already been made.” Bermudez expressed anger over being asked for opinions that were not taken into consideration. “I should have a voice because I live in a dorm,” she said. The plans to change Browne Hall into a co-ed dorm, and create more single rooms have already faced backlash in other forums on campus. There are several openings in the student government: a Senior and Freshman Class Representative and a Junior Class treasurer, are now vacant and Vice President Phillip Brodeur called for the declaration period for these openings to begin next week.

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Walmart raises employee wage

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Jeromino, ﬁrst in RIC history makes it to two ﬁnals in the KCATCF PROVIDENCE - Neil Jeronimo, senior at Rhode Island College, received The Richard Maltby Jr. award for musical theatre, and is the first in RIC history to make it to two finals in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCATCF). In the Maltby Jr. competition, participants are given three and half minutes to perform two songs. Jeronimo’s song selection were, “I’m Not Saying a Word,” from the musical “Blood Brothers,” and “Wall Lovin,’ from the musical “Island Song.” Judges were impressed by his set, his ability to apply coaching, and his stage presence. Jeronimo was named first runner up in that competition. Jeronimo also came third place out of 300plus competitors in the Irene Ryan competition. Jeronimo gives credit to his RIC professors, such as Musical Theatre professor Bill Wilson. “[He] goes above and beyond for every one of its students,” shared Jeronimo. This past week he played a principal in RIC Mainstage production of “Our Town.” He will also play the role of Jesus in the musical production of “Godspell” (April 16-19).

RIC offers two new Certiﬁcate Graduate Study programs PROVIDENCE - This upcoming summer, the RIC School of Social Work will provide two new Certificate of Graduate Study programs: a C.S.G in nonprofit leadership and C.G.S. in child and adolescent trauma. The program is designed for professionals who already hold bachelor’s degrees or advanced degrees and who are seeking additional credentials or specialized training. The C.S.G in Nonprofit Leadership consist of five 3-credit courses that take one summer and two semesters,

the program will teach the practical application of theories around budgeting and financial management, leadership and change, program and personal management, and advanced grant development and fundraising. The C.S.G in Child and Adolescent Trauma consist of an 18-credit curriculum that is supported by research from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. This program is open to all second-year Master of Social Work students and graduates of any M.S.W or master’s degree program in counseling who are interested in areas of child and adolescent trauma. In total RIC provides 16 Certificate of Graduate Study programs for further study.

Rhode Island Hospital employees vote to strike RHODE ISLAND - On Wednesday, hundreds of Rhode Island Hospital employees voted to decide on whether or not they should go on strike for fair wage increases and better benefits. According to various media sources, Rhode Island Hospital has about 2,300 employees represented by Teamsters Local 251, a labor union located in Providence, RI. A Teamsters representative shared that workers want to improve the

quality of care in hospitals. Rhode Island Hospital has shared that they appreciate their employees, and are disappointed with the unions’ decision to go on strike, despite the fact the hospital was looking over their proposal on wage and benefit proposals. According to media sources, 1,637 did not vote, among the people who voted 628 voted for the strike and 35 opposed.

RI’s homeless population decrease for second year in a row RHODE ISLAND - Last week, the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless showed that for the second year in a row, RI’s homeless population has decreased. According to various media sources, people attending homeless shelters has declined 8.5%. In raw numbers, that comes down from 4,447 in 2013 to 4,067 in 2014. Although, there have been some improvements, advocates believe more work should be done. Currently, State Sen. of Central Falls, Elizabeth Crowley, and State Rep. of Pawtucket, Scott A.Slater , co-sponsored legislation to build and rehabilitate affordable housing. Every year The Rhode Island Coalition for the homeless releases its Report Card, this year Rhode Island has received a grade of B.

UNITED STATES On Thursday, Walmart announced that they will increase wages for approximately 500,000 employees. Currently, Walmart is one of the largest private employee companies and has eight locations in various parts of Rhode Island. According to various media sources, CEO Doug McMillon said the decision was made as way to attract and retain employees and improve customer service. Fulltime employees make an average of $12.85 an hour and part-time employees make an average of $9.48. With the new plan, it is expected that those averages will increase to $13 and $10 stated by spokesperson Kory Lundberg. The company also announced that over the course of five years they are aiming to train entry-levels employees in professional skillsparticularly in communication, merchandising, and customer service. According to McMillon, the wage increase will cost the company about $1 billion.

Boston Bombing trial moved to later time UNITED STATES - In front of a three-member panel of the U.S Court of the Appeals for the First Circuit, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s defense lawyers argued that holding a trial in Boston is not a proper place. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, is on trial for allegedly committing the Boston marathon bombing back in April 2013. The fatal event left more than 260 people injured and three deaths. The Tsarnaev’s lawyers spoke out on Thursday morning supporting

backing up their assertion that 68 out of the1, 373 jurors summoned for this case already believe Tsarnaev is guilty. According to media sources, Federal Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. plans to find 12 jurors with six alternatives that can set their biases on Tsarnaev’s case. Tsarnaev faces the death penalty on 17 counts of a 30-count indictment. The appeals court will make a decision at a later time.

President Obama and community leaders come together to overcome ISIL UNITED STATES - Over the past few weeks, President Obama has expressed deep sorrow for Kayla Mueller’s passing, a humanitarian aid worker who was kidnapped by ISIL and died in a building they proclaim had been abolished by Jordanian strikes. This past week, President Obama made has made his come back in the White House by engaging local communities from all across the nation to fight against these violent activities from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or (ISIL). “This week, we’ll take an important step forward as governments, civil society group and community leaders from more than 60 nations gather in Washington for a global summit on countering violent extremism,” said Obama. “ Our focus will be on empowering local communities.” President Obama’s initiative is to have an ongoing discussion with Muslim community leaders and officials from other countries that are facing the similar issues in the United States. Law enforcement officials estimate about 150 Americans have traveled or tried to fight in Syria. The most concerning issue for law enforcement officials are extremist groups aiming to recruit young people, especially since there have been many reports of ISIS groups recruiting young people through social media.

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Kingsman: The Secret Service andrew o’neil Anchor Staff

ome of the best films over the years have been spy movies (especially the Bond movies). And if you’re a fan of those movies, then this is the film for you. Kingsman: The Secret Service is a fresh spy movie for the 21st century. It’s like a way of introducing the concept of spy movies for a new generation. Directed by Matthew Vaughn (known for movies like X-Men First Class and Kick-Ass), this is an amazing film with a great cast, superb action, and a truly compelling story. Adapted from the comic book series Secret Service by Dave Gibbons and Mark Millar, the film is about a young English man named Eggsy (Taron Egerton) that gets recruited into a training program for a British secret agency called the Kingsman (which creatively uses codenames for agents from the King Arthur lore). The agency is tasked with taking down the internet billionaire Richmond Valentine (Samuel L. Jackson), who tries to purify the world by destroying most of the human race through technology, a way of showcasing how technology is one of the biggest enemies of society today. The entire story is filled with action, comedy, references to past spy movies including Bond and Jason Bourne, and even some surprises that you may not see coming. The one downside of this plot is that there is a scene that involves a hate group church that is definitely going to offend some people (several slurs are said). The cast features a plethora of actors that are perfect for spy movies including Colin Firth who plays Galahad, the badass mentor for Eggsy, Mark Strong as Merlin, the tech-savvy agent of the agency, and Michael Caine as Arthur, the leader of the Kingsman. Egerton is hilarious and engaging as Eggsy, the rebellious young agent who is like a representation of the new generation of spies. Samuel L. Jackson comes across as one of those villains you can’t help but love; he’s hilarious (especially since his character has a lisp) and is easily one of the best characters in the film. There’s a character that literally has swords for legs (I’m not kidding) named Roxy portrayed by Sophie Cookson. She is a particularly violent and kick-ass assistant and a perfect partner for Valentine. And as a little bonus, Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker from Star Wars) and Jack Davenport (Norrington from Pirates of the Caribbean) have brief but entertaining roles. Kingsman: The Secret Service is so far the best film of 2015 (granted the year just started, but

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Return to the hunt with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate unfair to players.

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onster Hunter 4 Ultimate has finally arrived! The series makes a return after the success of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U and the 3DS. The game brings a new level of accessibility to new players while still maintaining the tight and well-crafted gameplay veterans are used to.

−Courtesy of screenrantcom still). It’s got all the aspects of classic spy films (British people, helicopters and obscure weapons like an umbrella gun), yet incorporates them into the 21st century in order to attract a new set of fans. With an all-star cast and wonderful direction from Vaughn, it’s got violence, comedy and emotional twists, sometimes all at the same time. Hopefully it gets the recognition it rightfully deserves.

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For those unfamiliar with Monster Hunter, the games have a very simple setup, kill a giant monster, skin it for monster parts, turn those parts into new weapons and armor, rinse and repeat. It may seem like a shallow set up but each monster is very unique in their attacks and behaviors. There are tons of monsters to hunt and on top of the many regular large monsters you can hunt there are subspecies to them which are even tougher. Encounters with monsters are essentially intricate boss fights. No fight can be taken lightly as the slightest folly can lead to an untimely death. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is challenging but it’s not

People often classify Monster Hunter as a role-playing game but it is closer to an action game with some role-playi ng game elements. The battles are in real time and are very dynamic. Capcom also has added a degree of verticality to battles. If you jump off of a ledge towards a monster and press the attack button you can mount a monster and deal lots of damage and eventually knock the monster down. Certain environments can also be knocked down by monsters leaving the players less options of traversal. This new level of verticality is a welcome addition to the game as it gives players new tactical options. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate also adds more of a story to the single player campaign. In past iterations of the game the story was mostly something along the lines of, “Go kill the big monster that is threatening the village!” In 4, the story is a little more intricate than that, but it is still limited. In fact I’d classify the story as the weakest element of the game. It’s not very good, but it does serve a very key purpose, teaching incoming

players how to play the game. The game also adds weapons tutorials which is a welcome addition even to veteran players given that some of the weapons are very complex. The weak story however doesn’t hold the game back from being great in any regard. The gameplay is so well done that I could care less about the story. In fact, if they tried to add more story elements than they did, I think it would hold the game back. There is just enough to it to teach players various mechanics. This is game one of the best to come out for the 3DS. The gameplay is smooth and tons of fun. There is also so much content and many different monsters to hunt keeping players engaged for hours. Local and online play works flawlessly as well, I’ve experienced no lag issues or disconnected. If you own a 3DS and are looking for something sink your time into with friends or by yourself you can’t go wrong with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.

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Binge Report: “Malcolm in the Middle” brother, Francis.

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ike any good college student, I spend a less than reasonable amount of time watching Netflix, leading me to this bad habit of watching entire series in a few weeks. So I’m going to talk about some of them, and hopefully give you new ideas for what to watch next! “Malcolm in the Middle” is one of those classic shows I have the vague feeling everyone in this generation saw at least a few times when they were younger. Maybe I’m wrong. Who knows? Anyways, “Malcolm in the Middle” is a cute, funny show that follows the lives of young genius Malcolm and his lower middle class family. This

show is another great example of an ensemble cast. As the series progresses, Malcolm fades from the limelight, with each episode focusing on a few storylines, usually one involving Malcolm and his brothers, Dewey and Reese, getting into shenanigans, one following the lives of his immature father and neurotic mother and one following the ongoing adventures of his chronic screw up oldest

Although the parents are sometimes annoyingly flat characters, it makes sense. The series is supposed to be from the perspective of Malcolm and the kids, and at that age, your parents are annoying and simple. The four kids, however, get a lot of interesting development through the show’s seven season run. While at first, Malcolm is considered the child genius for his skill with math and science, the continuation of the series shows that the entire group is incredibly skilled. The youngest, Dewey, is revealed to be a prodigy of the arts, especially music, Reese, at first an idiotic bully, is in fact an incredibly skilled cook who, at 18, actually makes a good go at surviving completely independently, and we see Francis time and time again prove that, for all his poor judgment, he is the most socially adept of the

group, able to make friends and relationships everywhere he goes. The show’s simplistic premise is nonetheless extremely entertaining. The show aimed to be a live action cartoon, and it does a good job of it, not even trying to portray things realistically, but more as they look to a young kid growing up. The unique, zany sense of humor always keep things fresh, and even though this show is far from revolutionary, it is really a blast to watch.

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Snow signifies global warming Record breaking snow could lead to climate consequences elisha Kay aldRiCh news editor @anchornews

now days from school can’t exactly make up for all the slipping on the quad, the freezing temperatures or the general meteorological grossness lately. But, if you put all those together, you begin to see some interesting, record breaking weather trends that New England has experienced over the past few weeks. In Boston alone, winter storms Juno and Marcus made the top ten heaviest Boston snowstorms of all time. Not only that, but this February is now the city’s snowiest month on record, and it just won’t seem to stop. Rhode Island is no different. The first snowstorm in January ranked at number four of the top ten heaviest blizzards that Providence has encountered, with 19 inches by the end. But, snow accumulation was almost up to 30 inches in some parts of the state. The snow seems to be never ending since that point, with winter storms plaguing Rhode islanders each week, and resulting

in the fifth snowiest January on record for Providence. February’s snow continued to break records, with the new daily snowfall record set at 7.7 inches. The previous record had been set in 1934, at 6.5 inches. This season has also gone above average for snow totals as well, reaching 52.1 inches so far this season. That’s 28.3 inches above normal, and the sixteenth snowiest winter for Rhode Island as a whole. Before January 25, Southern New England only had around 8.5 inches of snow, but since the January 26, the region has been slammed with 32.8 inches. Records are one thing, though. What about their impact on global climate change? Sea surface temperatures off the New England coast have been getting warmer and warmer, and a consequence of that could be all this snow. “There is [a] direct relationship between the surface warmth of the ocean and the amount of moisture in the air. What that means is that this storm will be feeding off these very warm seas, producing very large amounts of snow as spiraling winds of the storm squeeze

that moisture out of the air, cool, it, and deposit it as snow inland,” Penn State climate researcher Michael Mann told the Washington Post. Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research added that because of this warmth, precipitation that may have fallen as snow in the beginning and middle of winter would be more likely to fall as rain. But, in the middle of winter, when it is consistently cold enough to snow, that extra precipitation could result in the type of winter that Rhode Islanders have seen so far. In short, the snow is annoying, but it could be painting a bigger, probably even warmer, global picture.

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students vs. professors Q&anchor: what is your opinion on these recurring snowstorms? students

theresa harten, nursing, Class of 2015

“the snow sucks. i can’t tell if i’m ahead, behind or caught up with all the class cancellations we’ve been having!”

ashley southiere, nursing, Class of 2017

“i don’t know when the madness will stop! being a commuter, i can oﬃcially say i’ve had enough.”

justin williams, Communications Mass Media, Class of 2015

“well, i guess i get to enjoy those who ﬁnd their cars on top of a snow bank.”

doug anderson, secondary education, Class of 2016 “i hate the snow, but i love the snow days.”

Kevin Cournoyer, history secondary education, Class of 2016

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Richard weiner, political science

“global warming. i mean… pressure systems, meeting with warm air and mixing with polar currents. i’ve lived in new york and the northeast for years, and i’ve never seen a winter like this.”

Rebecca sparks, Math

“i can’t wait till the winter is over! it’s the third storm that really killed me, it’s ridiculous.”

joanne schneider, history

“everyone seems to be suffering oxygen deprivation following revised syllabi. it appears to be a mystery.”

steven Mamula, Music

“i actually like the nice cold weather… um… i missed a day or two, but it’s nothing i could help… we should all just bundle up…”

“i think [the storms] are a huge inconvenience for everyone in the area.”

Zara hanif, undeclared, Class of 2018

“i love missing class. so much time to study, but it’s also boring.”

Students and professors express frustration over snow ZaChaRy Mellin RiC life editor @anchorRiClife

s the number of snowstorms rapidly climbs to the double digits, I went out to speak with both students and professors from all over campus about these storms. Above, you can see a sample of the responses I got. From the professors, the reaction was uniformly one of frustrations from having to deal with cancellations, revising syllabi constantly and other problems, including those outside of campus. You can’t blame them—instructing multiple college

courses is never easy, but adding the stress of storms, ice and cancellations on top of it makes things ridiculous, especially when you have class that didn’t meet for the first four weeks of the semester. The student’s reactions were more varied. While some were in the same camp as the professors and just wanted it all to end, some people were trying to make the best of the situation, or even just enjoying the reprieve from the usual semester stresses, even if they were being replaced by new stresses. Certainly, the snow makes thing difficult for commuter students, the majority of Rhode Island College’s student body. Snow makes for

bad roads, traffic and difficulty getting around campus. As always, parking remains at the forefront of student complaints, that the parking lots are not adequately cleared, and that other students are taking up unnecessary spaces due to a lack of familiarity with winter driving. Of course there is way around this, but lately trying to track the RIPTA schedule has become quite the task, with frequent, poorly notified cancellations or changes to routes. Meanwhile, resident students have been trying to make the most of their free time in the way college students do, but they

have their own complaints. Foremost among these is the movement of cars in the middle of storms to free space for plowing. But these movements have been done with a massive amount of irregularity, with students being told to move differently and at different times with each storm. Some of these are announced days in advance, others hours before, or less. While the source of complaints and stresses vary from person to person, one thing is certain: no one will mourn the passing of this winter.

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Telling a story through Tango The Song of Eva Peron dances its way into your heart elisha Kay aldRiCh news editor @anchornews

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ometimes, the best stories are told without any words at all. “The Song of Eva Peron,” performed by Tango Buenos Aires in the RIC Performing Arts Series, was an excellent example of storytelling through image and emotion.

Everyone loves a good burger now and then, but what happens when one day you decide to stop eating meat? What you select to put into your body is up to you, and switching up your lifestyle is entirely your choice. Some people can never imagine giving up that steak sandwich, and others have no problem living without beef, chicken and fish.

Through dancing the tango, the company illustrated the life of Eva Peron, who was the First Lady of Argentina from 1946, to her death in 1952. Shortly before she died, Peron was given the title “Spiritual Leader of the Nation,” by the Argentine Congress. Peron helped to pave the way for women’s rights in Argentina, creating the Female Peronist Party. “The Song of Eva Peron” was meant to be a celebration her life, and what a celebration it was. Although the overarching story was told in only a few of the numbers, each song and dance had its own special flavor from beginning to end. The final number of the first act was a definite crowd pleaser, when dancers used a traditional Argentinian cattle catching tool called “las boleadoras” to create rhythm along with the music played by the orchestra. Altogether, the show was a spectacle of true talent. The first act conveyed Peron’s

innocence as she first traveled to Buenos Aires, but also her willingness to learn and have fun in the new setting. The second act was much more romantic, even sexy, as she met her husband, future Argentinian President Juan Peron. Overall, “The Song of Eva Peron” was a wonderful show, and something I hope to see on campus again.

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deaR jess,

what is it liKe to go out and buy seX toys? it seeMs intiMidating. does the peRson at the CounteR judge you?

a FRiend oF Mine showed inteRest in Me. i’M a guy, and i don’t Know how to handle this. i liKe heR as a FRiend, but i’M not inteRested in heR that way, but i don’t want things to be awKwaRd.

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- otheR side oF the FRiend Zone

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Hello Playtime! With this kind of purchase, I find that no, the cashier doesn’t judge you. They work in a place that sells sex toys; they have to anticipate people will buy them! I actually went to a place in East Providence where the cashier knew quite a bit about the merchandise in the store, so don’t worry, these places are VERY judgment free! Your first time inside a store like this will inevitably be intimidating, especially if you are a newcomer to kink. So if you’re feeling a little anxious, don’t go alone! Go with your partner or a really good friend! Just don’t make fun of anything inside. Everyone has their thing, and if other customers were considering purchasing that toy, it can make the store atmosphere judgmental when it was otherwise open and calm. Otherwise, sex toys can be a fun and exhilarating purchase and addition to your sex life! See what’s out there! Experiment! Have a blast! College! Hope this helped!

Hey, Other Side of the Friend Zone! So first of all, I don’t want to be using terms like “friend zone”, but seeing as you’re on the receiving end, here is my advice. I would just let her know. Just as she wanted to let you know of her feelings, the same goes to you. You’re not doing anyone any favors by keeping her feelings safe. She will get over it and move on to someone who DOES want to be with her. It’s better to be mad at the truth than happy with a lie. It will be awkward. She just got rejected after letting herself become vulnerable and sharing her feelings with you. But in time, it will pass, and things will be back to normal. Lose this friend in the process? She wasn’t really a true friend, anyways. True friends value friendship instead of hanging around waiting for sex, then moving on. Hope this helped!

If you decide to switch things up and try being a vegetarian, you will need to carefully plan out your diet to ensure that you get the right nutrients. If you have a history of health problems, such as the iron deficiency known as anemia, it makes it especially important that you consult your doctor first. The biggest concern with eating a vegetarian diet is not getting enough vitamins such as iron, vitamin D and B12. This can easily be taken care of with a well-planned diet rich with fruits and vegetables such as avocados, bananas, tomatoes, spinach and almonds. You can also purchase supplements that will give you the recommended daily intake of these crucial vitamins. Eating a diet lacking in meat can benefit you in numerous ways, as it may lower your risk for health problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. If you exclude meat but start eating more processed and unhealthy foods, these benefits will not be relevant.

Because meat is a huge source of protein, it is important that you receive these nutrients elsewhere. Plant based foods such as chickpeas, beans, eggs, nuts, tofu and peanut butter are all excellent sources of protein. When figuring out what to make, try adapting your favorite recipes by substituting the meat with other sources of protein. Finding the right foods can be the hardest part of being a vegetarian, especially when eating at restaurants. Always make sure you carefully check what you are about to eat by reading the labels, or asking the person who prepared the food. Soups are essential to watch out for because most of them contain beef or chicken stock. To avoid this problem, look for soups clearly marked vegetarian. Never assume that a product does not have meat in it no matter how unlikely it may seem. There are some products out there that you would never think contain meat. Caesar salad dressing actually contains a small amount of anchovies, so you might want to cross that off your shopping list. If you have been a vegetarian for a long period of time and wish to go back to eating meat, it is important that you introduce it back into your diet as slowly as possible so your body can adjust. Whether you were dared by a friend, decided on your own, or are forced to make a change in your diet, being a vegetarian can be quite a rewarding experience. As long as you plan your diet, get the right vitamins and enjoy what you are eating, it will go smoothly.

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There’s a difference between a film being a great achievement and a film being a great experience. While “Boyhood” is certainly a great achievement in filmmaking (I would have NEVER attempted something as monumental as what Richard Linklater has accomplished here), I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s a great experience. There were times where, especially in the second half, I just wanted Mason (Ellar Coltrane) to pack up, move out of his house, and go to college already. However, I will admit that ever since I saw it, the aspects that I did enjoy about it have been forever stuck in my head, and it’s still worth seeing just to admire the ambition of Linklater’s direction. Shot over the course of twelve years, “Boyhood” follows Mason from when he is five years old all the way up until he goes to college. As with everything in life, not much seems to be happening, and yet, a lot of things happen simultaneously. Come to think of it, not everything is focused on Mason. Most of the film’s events are caused by his mother (portrayed by the wonderful

Patricia Arquette), who goes through marrying some terrible guys after divorcing her former ex-husband (the always excellent Ethan Hawke). That being said, the parts focused on Mason are relatable to anyone of any age; there are the usual themes of love, loss and humanity that are expressed through Linklater’s perspective, which is something I appreciated. I’m not a fan of the film’s run time. I understand what Linklater is trying to achieve here: the feeling of life being slow-paced yet all too quick moving at the same time. Sometimes, it’s achieved beautifully, but there are scenes that could have been edited right out of the film. There was no need for a random one-minute scene of Mason getting bullied by bullies; it makes the film feel less distinct from other childhood/adolescent pictures. But for every unnecessary moment in a film that’s ironically about appreciating the good and bad aspects of life, there are a few moments that make the experience all the worthwhile. There’s a great scene near the end where Mason’s dad is giving him the talk of the century about the importance of being yourself. While there have been plenty of movies that encourage the importance of being yourself, I don’t think I’ve seen a film that approaches it with

such honesty and insight. That, and Ethan Hawke both make for a great father figure. While I don’t think “Boyhood” is Richard Linklater’s strongest achievement (that distinction goes to his “Before” trilogy), it’s still an achievement nonetheless. Flawed, yes, but one that is too fascinating to pass up. And any film that contains Family of the Year’s “Hero” in its soundtrack is okay by me. As for the film’s ending? I dare not spoil it here. It’s one of those slices of cinematic perfection.

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Tucker talks Nutrition What’s up with fat? Good fat, bad fat? All this talk about fat making us fat! Polyunsaturated fats, Monounsaturated fats, trans fats, saturated fats…which should we eat? There’s lots of talk about this lately. No wonder why there is so much confusion!! I will try to break down the different types of fats to simplify things but just know that it doesn’t come down to a single nutrient being good or bad for you but rather it’s the importance of an overall healthy diet that makes the difference. Trans fats can be found in vegetable shortening, some margarine, crackers, cookies, snack foods, and other foods made or fried in partially hydrogenated oils. The American heart association recommends limiting these types of fats to less than 1% of your total calories. (These are the fats you really should try to avoid). These fats increase bad (LDL) cholesterol, and also lower the good (HDL) cholesterol increasing heart disease risk. Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature they are found in high fat cheeses, whole milk, fatty meat, butter, some plant oils such as coconut, and palm oil.

Saturated fats increase bad (LDL) cholesterol. The American heart association recommends limiting intake of saturated fat to <7% of your total calories. Unsaturated fats such as polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids are your best bet. Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids that may help lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. They can be found in fatty fish like salmon, albacore tuna, sardines, lake trout and mackerel, walnuts, canola oil, flaxseeds, and some eggs. Monounsaturated fats improve blood cholesterol and decrease risk of disease. They can be found in nuts, olive oil, avocado, and peanut butter. So remember, the simplest and most effective way to improve health is to eat more fish, nuts, and seeds and to consume fewer desserts and processed foods. Here’s to a happy healthy heart! Source: Academy of nutrition and dietetics

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Vagina Monologues: All vagina, no meaning viCtoR MaRtelle opinions editor @anchoropinions

ear ye, hear ye, come one, come all! The Penis Monologues are set to debut in just a short few days at the Rhode Island College campus! In this play, we will demonstrate and take back what makes up the entirety of a man, his penis. Why, you might ask? To empower men of all ages and backgrounds; for them to “rise up” beyond who they truly are. Together, we will celebrate our penises and demonstrate how pleasurable it can be to have one! Chant with me friends! “Dick, dick, dick, dick, dick!” Unfortunately, RIC has decided to cancel the Penis Monologues due to the outcry by students claiming inappropriateness, patriarchy and questioning the relevance for such a performance. Alright. Jokes and sarcasm aside for now. If you don’t already know, the Vagina Monologues were performed at RIC on Feb. 14. It gained hype around the campus and has been popular for some time now. As someone who cheerleads against political correctness and was wanting to see a different perspective on feminism, I had to see what the hype was all about, so I went. After the Monologues ended, I couldn’t help but feel a gnawing at my side about what I just watched. First, I have never seen

the Vagina Monologues up until the performance at RIC, so if I miss the true meaning behind it, I apologize. I’ll be blunt here. The message that I took away from this performance was that a woman’s vagina represents everything about her; that nothing else matters. Also that since vaginas are a taboo subject for some people, they’re somehow related to discrimination and patriarchy. I do admit that I cannot relate completely because I am not a woman, but from my own experience, I’ve never encountered a circumstance where the topic of vaginas was met with disgust anymore than that of penises. But if your sexual organs mean that much to you, I’m not going to stop you from being proud of them, just make sure you know that it doesn’t represent everything about you. Nonetheless, even if it was without a doubt a taboo, it would be a big stretch to assert that it was from discrimination, and even more of a stretch to imply that it’s the most important thing when it comes to women’s rights. Going back to the meanings of the monologue, it could be suggested that the play is to address violence against women, but again, I’m not seeing it. While depicting every mentioned male in the play as either a rapist, bore or a control freak, it was also joked about how vaginas smell, how they would dress and what they would say if they could talk. How does this even slightly address women’s issues, specifically violence against

women? If you believe that violence against women is a noteworthy issue, as well as women’s rights in general, then effectively address it in the play and don’t leave people like myself questioning the point of what I just watched. The monologues were also riddled with sexism and double standards; from the cheering from the crowd when a performer said she “didn’t need to rely on a man,” to every male mentioned in the performance being depicted as inherently evil. Another example is the pamphlet handed out that night which promoted V-Day’s core beliefs, one of which states that “local women best know what their communities need…” What if I replaced the word “women” with “men”? It wouldn’t fly. I don’t think this particular performance adequately addressed women’s issues or empowers women, and in some sense, made a mockery of it by reducing it all to a sex organ. I feel like plays, movies and just entertainment in general should leave the audience with a clear message—something I didn’t get from this play. I will end by sharing the same feeling as Alyssa Reiser, who wrote a critical analysis about the Vagina Monologues and participated in the Monologues (not at RIC) herself. She states that “The Audience seemed more amused than enlightened. Not a single audience member approached me to comment on how the play changed their life or even made them think differently about women’s lives.”

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riday the 13th’s performance of The Vagina Monologues was a huge success. This is the fourth year that RIC has held a performance of this production. Everyone who I know who went or participated had an absolute blast. There was a huge turn out and I even heard there were vagina cupcakes. The Vagina Monologues are very important to a lot of people, especially here at RIC. Over the years, they have built up a reputation for being transphobic and being exclusive towards nongender binary people, genderqueer people and unisex people. In many previous productions held by other organizations, they wouldn’t allow

people who weren’t cisgendered female to participate. RIC’s production was important because it was trans, queer, non-binary and unisex inclusive. Everyone was encouraged to audition and everyone was allowed to participate. It also promotes awareness of the struggles that people have to face in our society when it comes to gender and the standards that are set by our culture concerning gender. It promotes awareness of domestic abuse toward women. This year’s production at RIC made about a thousand dollars and all of the proceeds from this production went to Sojourner House, a nonprofit comprehensive domestic violence agency that’s committed to aiding victims of relationship violence. According to statistics, one in four women will be victims of domestic abuse within their

lifetime. Think about how many women you know. Now, try and tell me that this cause isn’t important. The Vagina Monologues are also about healing through the art of expression. One participant says that monologues “bring healing to all those involved. Most of the people involved over the past four years have had a reason they stand so strong to this and many have experienced a form of violence themselves. I can say on a personal level that The Vagina Monologues started my healing process and helped me take control of my life once again.” Art is a necessary function for us, whether we’re survivors of trauma working through it, or just generally outraged by the unfairness within our society. The Vagina Monologues are art. Art is important.

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Why Adults Must Act “Child-Like” bless you.” Whoever prays to the infant Jesus always receives several graces from Him in whatever they need. Even if it’s the need to have faith or to get relief from doubts. It’s not the actual statue that you pray to, but rather the child Jesus whom the statue represents.

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ou know when you or someone else sees a baby and says “Aw, how cute” or simply can’t express how happy it feels to be around the child? This might not be the same for everyone, but babies tend to make the air in the room more affectionate. Babies have that sweet, innocent expression that makes people happy and sensitive. Babies also have that helpless and needy quality that mak es them dependent on their parent(s) or caretaker(s). God came to this earth as a child—a baby. Born in poverty, in a stable, amongst farm animals in the cold. He came in a helpless form, despite that He was the almighty God. Why did He do that? To demonstrate humility; to live like humans do (but without sin), to raise up humanity and unite it to God. God came right in the midst of people, for them to hold; and it is the same for people today when receiving Him in the Holy Eucharist. The devotion to the Infant of Prague (the child Jesus) came about in the 17th century when a Spanish princess brought the statue of the baby Jesus to Bohemia; and then gave

it to the Carmelite monastery. The left hand of the baby Jesus holds a small globe—the earth—with a cross above it. The right hand of the infant Jesus is held out in a blessing. Many people have attributed miracles through the intercession of the child Jesus, so the statue is known as “The Miraculous Infant of Prague”: Jesus said, “The more you honor Me, the more I will

God expects people to act as little children. When the disciples asked Jesus: “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of Heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me,” (Matthew 18: 1-5). Jesus explains that people need humility. Where do we get this? Just by asking God; by asking the God the Holy Spirit for this gift, or praying to Mary or to a saint to intercede for us in receiving the grace to be humble.

confidence in God, just as children are with their parents. Saint Theresa lived a life of simplicity and offered up whatever she did as an act of love to God, no matter how small it was. We all strive to be independent, to do things on our own; however, we still need to act like children in the sense of trusting in God and realizing that despite our “independence,” we still need direction and grace. God already knows what will happen to us so by trusting in Him. We will become more aware of how to make the best judgments.

How can we, as adults, act like children? A lot of people who lived before us, such as Saint Anthony, Saint Francis and Saint Theresa had devotions to the infant Jesus. Saint Theresa of Lisieux (a.k.a. St. Thérèse of the child Jesus), came up with “The Little Way.” Acting like a child means being dependent, trusting and putting

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eniors Eric Alleyne, Chris Burton and Victor Smith shined on their Senior Night at The Murray Center against UMass Dartmouth, a team they suffered a loss to earlier in the season. Alleyne scored a teamhigh 20 points (4-8 3PT FGA), dished four assists and added five steals as the families of the seniors watched the Anchormen jump out to a big 18-point lead. Burton had another impressive game, scoring 18 points (6-12 FGA) and grabbing 10 rebounds for his fifth double-double

of the season. He also added four assists and four steals for another great two-way performance, as he electrified the crowd on the receiving end of two alley-oops. Victor Smith dominated the game inside scoring 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field. The majority of his shot attempts came inside the paint. He grabbed eight rebounds, blocked three shots and swiped three steals. The Anchormen (18-7, 10-4 LEC) have clinched the second seed in the upcoming 2015 Little East Tournament and will host the seventh-seeded Panthers (7-18, 2-12 LEC) in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Feb. 24 (7 p.m.).

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Steve Vazquez earned All-New England honors with a first place finish in the high jump at the 2015 New England Div. III Indoor Men’s Track and Field Championships hosted by Springfield. Vazquez set a new school record, breaking the mark he previously established, in the high jump (2.16m).

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osting their highest score in a decade wasn’t enough to pull off a victory against Ithaca College last Saturday. Even though they lost 179.950-187.500, the team turned in a hell of a performance on their Senior Night. In attendance to support their sisters

Notable performances included freshman Sammie LeMire who placed second overall in the all around, with a score of 36.450. Freshman Victoria Costello placed third on vault, with a score of 9.450. While Junior Cherise Lee placed fourth on floor, with a personal-best score of 9.175. Next on the schedule for the Anchorwomen will be a road trip to New York to face the College of Brockport this Sunday.

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he women’s swim team competed in the NEISDA Championships and placed 16 out of 20 teams. The competition was two days and the Anchorwomen were able to finish with a score of 105. Keene State won the competition. Freshman Sydney Curran finished 7th in the 50 yd breaststroke. She also earned the All New England honors at the meet. Curran broke her own personal record during the 50 yd breaststroke. Her new personal best is 3.43. Curran felt really great about the season. “My season has been very fun and

successful! I’ve been working hard and getting that All New England Honor was a wonderful way to end my freshman season! I’m looking forward to the next season and am very excited to see what I can achieve. The team being small as it is has done some amazing things! We all work our tails off!! We all are looking forward to building our team up and coming back even stronger than we were this season. Freshman Taylor Ryan was able to place 28th in the 100 yd backstroke with a time of 1:08.53. The 400 yd medley relay team placed 14th in the competition.The 200 yd freestyle relay team and the 200 yd medley team placed 15th in each of the competitions.

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t was a great weekend for both the men and women’s track team. 6 athletes received the All New England Honors at the competition. The men’s team placed 14 out of 26 teams with a score of 22.0. MIT won the competition with 129 points. The Anchorwomen placed 10th out of 29 teams with a score of 34. MIT won the women’s competition as well. Sophomore Steven Vasquez was one among 3 male athletes to receive the award. He earned first place in the high jump and also set a new school record, one he had

previously broken himself. The new record stands at 2.16m. Senior Jarrell Forbes earned 3rd place in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.43. He finished 11th in the high jump. Junior Edward Cummins also received the New England Honors and placed 11th in the weight throw competition. Freshman Akiel Legall placed 9th in the long jump. The Anchorwomen also had three athletes to receive the All New England Honors. Junior Autumn Wosencroft placed first in the 400m and second in the 200m. She also placed 9th in the long jump. Senior Daria Braboy placed 2nd in the 400m and 5th in the triple jump. Sophomore Destinee Barrette, another recipient, competed in and placed 5th in the weight throw. Both teams will compete in the N.E Open Championships on February 27th and 28th.

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ast Friday your Rhode Island College wrestling team defeated fellow New England Wrestling Association opponent Bridgewater state with a score of 36-12. Unfortunately the one lone Senior Jonny Murray was unable to wrestle due to an injury sustained at practice. Freshman Brennan Libel wrestling at 133lbs defeated his opponent with a score of 9-3. Junior Damen “Florida” Patisaul who wrestled at

149lbs gave the Anchormen their first pin of the night and sophomore Mike Murphy at 157lbs slipped by his opponent with a 5-4 decision. Sophomore Justin Caparco, who pinned his opponent in 72 seconds, wrestled the most dominant match of the night. The postseason has arrived for the Anchormen and it is do or die time. They will be headed to Roger Williams University for the NCAA Regional Championship where the top three competitors in each weight class will earn a trip to Hershey Pennsylvania for NCAA National Championship and a shot at the national title.

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