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The 2011 STORGY Awards Osama bin Laden were “in tents” dead WXIN swept the floor with awards, but Zeta Xi Delta was also very successful at the ceremony. Impressively, the Extreme Performance Interactive Circus club (EPIC), which formed just this year, was very successful, as well. The STORGY Awards were held on Saturday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, and were sponsored by Student Community Government, Inc. The theme was “Passport to Paris,” in which the formal event was held outdoors in a large tent, decorated with Eiffel Towers. The newly formed club EPIC took three awards, including Best New Organization, defeating the Henry Barnard School Mentors and National Black Law Students Association. They also received the Most Original Program award for their event “Learn Epic Skillz,” over Programming’s RIC’s Biggest Loser and WXIN’s End
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At the 28th annual Student Organization Awards, many student groups and members received recognition for their hard work this year. Programming and
EPIC’s Casey Lumb won the STORGY for Best President.
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You will pay more
Board of Governors for Higher Ed. raised tuition and approved a new trasportation fee on Monday night. By Alexander Hoffman Anchor Editor
The Board of Governors for Higher Education met Monday at the University of Rhode Island to discuss tuition increases at the three state schools. The vote to increase tuition by 3.5 percent marks the latest in a series of steady tuition increases at Rhode Island College over the last decade. Dave Coates, president of the URI Student Senate, spoke out against the tuition increases during an open forum but said that he understands the necessity of the fees. Representing Student Community Government, Inc., Speaker Aaron Buckley and Treasurer Shawn
Kane defended Parliament’s resolution for a $15 Safety and Transportation Fee despite the tuition increase at RIC. The board approved the fee, adding a total of $119 to next year’s tuition bill for RIC students. URI’s tuition will increase 9 percent, bringing their tuition and fees alone close to $12,000 per semester. The Community College of Rhode Island’s tuition did not increase. In defense of the Transportation and Safety Fee, Buckley said, “There is a distinct difference between paying more in tuition for the same services and facilities we currently have and the student body supporting an additional fee in exchange for a new or improved service or feature.” He added, “While tuition has been increased tonight due to a lack of state appropriations to the public colleges, the Safety and Transportation Fee
originated from the student body in response to a need, was approved by our Parliament and its importance reinforced by the survey responses of the student body.” RIC graduating senior Matthew Boyden-Wilson, an economics major and the recipient of the Economics and Finance Cap and Gown award, said, “As a commuter I like the fact that the Board of Governors is taking seriously RIC students’ request for better infrastructure, transportation and safety. But another tuition hike is seriously stretching already poor students’ tight budgets.” RIC President Nancy Carriuolo revealed at the meeting that 82 percent of RIC students receive financial aid and 90 percent of students are in-state. See TUITION Page 2
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World’s most expensive hideand-seek game finished By Kyle Grant Anchor Contributor and Nicholas J. Lima Managing Editor
Nearly a decade after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden in a nationally televised address to the nation late Sunday night. The Al-Qaeda leader and perpetrator of terrorist attacks across the world was killed by United States Navy SEALs in a raid in Pakistan on May 1. The raid occurred on bin Laden’s compound in the Pakistan city of Abbottabad and, after a firefight lasting several minutes, bin Laden was shot twice. No Americans were killed in the attack and care was taken to avoid civilian casualties. Over the last two decades, Osama bin Laden, born March 10, 1957 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been responsible for planning or coordinating mass-casualty terrorist attacks throughout the world. The most notorious attack executed by bin Laden was the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, which killed over 3,000 people in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania and destroyed the World Trade Center. Since the devastating attacks, the United States has spent over a trillion dollars and fought wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while hunting down terrorist cells across the globe. For years, it was assumed that bin Laden was hiding in the desolate mountains of Afghanistan and eastern Pakistan, where finding him would have been nearly impossible. However, according to See OSAMA Page 6
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“I think it’s sad that despite Governor Chafee’s avocation and support for higher education, the best thing Rhode Island can offer its future is compounded increases in tuition,” said Boyden-Wilson. Despite a recent push on Facebook to organize a protest of the tuition increases, the only students to appear at the meeting were those in leadership positions of RIC and URI’s student governments. In past years, students have protested on the lawn of the State House against tuition hikes. “I find it interesting that hikes in tuition led to massive riots in Britain and France, yet year after year giant tuition hikes occur in the United States and everybody is just complacent about it,” said RIC freshmen Kyle Grant. It begs the question of whether or not a college education is still within reach of young people in Rhode Island. With this tuition hike, an in-state student will have
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to pay over $30,000 a year if they live on-campus at URI. At a time when the economy is struggling and it’s hard for graduating seniors to find well-paying jobs, the cost of a college education has many students wondering if it’s worth all the debt. “Time after time we are told that we need an education to better ourselves in life. In high school we get slammed with stat after stat that you make more money
if you attend college. Yet, it seems year after year we are making attending college a restricted club instead of something that is available to everyone,” said junior Michael Simeone. Some students may welcome the Safety and Transportation Fee even though it adds more to their bill. “This was a wise decision on the part of the administration and the
Board of Governors and is an important step toward comprehensively addressing our chronic parking and transit challenges,” said Buckley. However, the overwhelming majority of students at RIC will not be pleased with the increased price tag of their education, even if it means 50 percent off RIPTA fare and repaved parking lots.
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Students and faculty of R.I.’s three higher ed. insitutions at the May 2 BGHE meeting.
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Rec. Center on track By Katelyn Hurd News Editor
As of Monday, April 19, renovations to Rhode Island College’s Recreation Center have officially begun. Marking the occasion was a ceremonial ground breaking in which students and administrators who worked so hard to make the project a reality participated. The ceremony marked the fact that, after much planning, construction has finally begun. “We are moving in the right direction,” said Athletic Director Don Tencher. The project has been completely approved and its date of completion is set for the spring semester of 2012. So far, the only task which has been accomplished is fencing off certain areas. The first major project will be to build a new entrance, which is being installed immediately to keep guests away once the remaining construction begins. “We think it is going to be a fabulous addition to the campus community,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Gary Penfield. The first phase of construction will be the demolition period, which will last about a month. Many of the areas of the building need to be cleared out
for construction. Also included in this phase is the installation of wiring and fire safety resources. Tencher described these aspects of the project as not being “pretty, but they’re necessary.” The project aims to renovate the Rec. Center while keeping it as operational as possible. Currently, the weight room will be moved into the corner of the field house so that it is still functional. The pool and the field house will be open regularly over the summer. The structure has never undergone a full renovation since the building’s core was constructed in the 1950s. Since then, the building has undergone several additions, including the addition of a pool enclosure and a field house. Last year, $400,000 was invested into the swimming pool, so there will be no further renovations to it. When the current Rec. Center was partially completed in 1989, many were not impressed, especially Tencher. There have been multiple problems since its completion involving thousands of dollars in repairs. Tencher said the current state of the Rec. Center is “not acceptable for me for what I want students to have.” Many changes will take place from the old center to the new one, including a new out-
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RIC students will have new, more modern weight and workout rooms by next spring. door patio and elevators. Brand new locker rooms will also be installed. Tencher said the new lockers will be “first class.” A lot of technology will be added to the center. A café-style student space will be added to the lobby where students will have access to wi-fi. Also, televisions will be installed in the studio classes, which will make it possible for students to attend a class led by a workout tape if an instructor does not show up. Televisions will also be added to the new two-story workout area. Downstairs will
be a weight room and stretching area, while the upper floor will feature a cardiovascular center. Big-screen televisions will accompany the new elliptical machines and small televisions will be mounted onto the treadmills. Also, the size of the field house will be expanded to hold more people than before. This will allow RIC to host bigger events, as the current facility does not meet fire codes for large capacity crowds or concerts. Tencher said that it would be nice if students could attend
a concert series, holding events in the field house perhaps once a month with local bands. With a newer and larger field house, many ideas for events and entertainment will be discussed. The ground-breaking ceremony is just the start of the progress which will be made on the center. If all goes according to plan, in less than one year from now the Rec. Center, which Tencher once referred to as resembling “an old shoe factory,” will be brand new.
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Programming hosts RIC End “Game On” By Katelyn Hurd News Editor
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Programming presented a version of “The Dating Game.”
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Students hula hoop on the Quad as part of RIC End.
Programming, a group of devoted, hardworking students who are responsible for many fun and exciting events around campus, ended the year with a week full of exciting events. From Monday, April 25 through Thursday, April 28, Programming held five events known as RIC End. This year, the theme of the annual week was “Game On,” full of events which revolved around games and other fun activities. “We had a good show of people,” said Marcy Diaz, president-elect of Programming. “People loved it.” The week started off with on event hosted by the “College Dating Coaches.” Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell took the stage last Monday in the Student Union Ballroom. Dave and Ethan, two childhood friends who posted dating ads on Craigslist and YouTube back in 2008 inviting women to go on a double date with them, were interested in sharing their dating advice with Rhode Island College students. With 200 double dates behind them, Dave and Ethan earned the title of professional daters. The friends used their experiences to create a YouTube comedy series. Their popularity grew and they’ve performed with numerous comedians such
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Members of Programming tallying up students’ results during the RIC End Scavenger Hunt.
as Jim Gaffigan, Todd Barry, Jim Norton, Anthony Jeselnik and Amy Schume. Their most recent project is to tour around the country sharing their experiences in the art of dating as College Dating Coaches, which brought them to RIC. They’ve also performed at many other universities including the University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College and Boston University. “We had a great turn out,” said Matthew Hicks, a member of Programming. “People stayed after to meet and greet with them.” Between 80 and 100 students attended this event. At the event, students were given the list for the scavenger hunt which was due the following day. They had approximately 24 hours to complete the list of about 500 items. Some of the items on the list included a poster of Justin Beiber, a Dunkin Donuts straw and a rubber duck. Tuesday at 8 p.m. students met to have their items counted at an ice cream social held in the Student Union Ballroom. There were 10 scavenger hunt teams with more than five members on each team. The event gave out about $500 worth of prizes between the first, second and third place winners. On Wednesday two events were held. The first was the Ultimate Human Board Game, held outside on the Quad. The event featured fun activities, music, dance-offs, lip syncing challenges and plenty of opportunities for the audience to participate. The way the event worked was that each team of RIC students who participated received a raffle ticket. As a game was won, they were given more tickets and therefore more chances to win fantastic prizes. The raffle prizes featured two $50 American Express cards, a sound system, a board game pack and two packs of T-Pain concert tickets. Pro-
gramming, WXIN and OASPA are bringing T-Pain to RIC this Friday at 8 p.m. in Roberts Hall. As a grand prize, students could compete for an iPad. Also, the RIC student who dressed with the most school spirit was given their own prize package. Free refreshments and souvenirs were given out at the event, as well. The fourth event of the week was held later that night in Gaige at 8 p.m. The “Game On” event featured “Deal or No Deal” and “Family Feud.” About 20 students were chosen as contestants and over $1,600 was given out in prizes. Students who didn’t get to be picked to go on stage were still able to win prizes. The final event of RIC End featured an early celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Though it was a week before the actual holiday, the event titled “Cinco de Mayo… sort of” celebrated the holiday this past Thursday at 6 p.m. in the SU Ballroom. This fun event included a mechanical bull ride, a Wipe Out water slide, Del’s Lemonade, a photo booth and even a full Mexican dinner. “We literally had over 200 people come and go throughout the night,” said Diaz, who was in charge of the event. The event also featured many contests such as limbo, pin the tail on the donkey and a bull riding competition. The event featured tons of giveaways and prizes, including the revealing of the winner of the $1000 grand prize, won in a raffle by sophomore George Bissell. WXIN disc jockeys provided music for the event. Programming completed their year successfully, with only one more event to put on. Along with WXIN, RSA, EPIC, SCG and Donovan Dining Center, Programming is hosting the fifth-annual Block Party, set to start on Thursday, May 5 at 4 p.m. on the Quad and in the Student Union Ballroom.
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InterVarsity helped students spray paint T-shirts for malaria awareness.
InterVarsity raises malaria awareness By Katelyn Hurd News Editor
How would you feel if someone told you that every night, 2,000 children die as a result of a mosquito bite? This alarming fact is exactly why Rhode Island College’s InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosted an event last Monday to raise awareness about the dangerous effects malaria has on the rest of the world. Monday, April 25 was the fourth annual World Malaria Day, a day created to make progress toward zero malaria deaths by 2015 a priority. The goal of the event was to honor this day as well as promote awareness to the RIC community. The club partnered with World Vision ACT:S, an organization whose goals are centered around exploring faith and using creativity to solve the issues of our generation. “Malaria should be something of the past globally,” said Eveling Vasquez, a sophomore at RIC who is a member of InterVarsity and in charge of running the event.
Many facts were displayed in front of the Student Union, where the event took place. Students passing by were encouraged to stop, look at the facts and make a free t-shirt or bracelet. They were not raising money at the event but they encouraged students to donate to World Vision ACT:S. By donating only $6, two lives can be saved. It costs $3 to purchase a bed net to prevent mosquito bites which can save lives. Each year over 750,000 African children will die due to malaria and 85 percent of those victims are under the age of five. Also, an estimated 250 million people contract malaria yearly. To put that into perspective, that’s 83 percent of the United States’ population. Malaria is a disease carried by parasites such as mosquitoes. The side effects to malaria include chills, fevers, headaches, nausea, paralysis, muscle pain, sweating and eventually death. The disease debilitates a person’s immune system. The disease is not a problem in the U.S., which is proof that
there is a cure to end malaria. Over 60 years ago, malaria was responsible for many deaths in the U.S. In 1946, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was opened. Five years later, malaria was no longer a serious problem for the U.S. “Is it fair that someone’s child in Africa is dying when ours are not,” asked Vasquez. InterVarsity hosted other events to raise awareness of many other problems throughout the world. Earlier this semester they hosted a hunger event and next fall the club plans on hosting an event to raise awareness for AIDS. The club also went to New Orleans over spring break to help Katrina refugees. The club welcomes members of all faiths to join. They have their weekly meetings on Thursdays in Student Union room 307 at 7:30 p.m. and food is provided. “We love hearing new ideas,” said Vasquez. “We like using diverse amounts of talents.”
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of Summer Bash. Casey Lumb, the president and co-founder of EPIC, received the award for Best President, defeating campus heavy hitters Anchor Editor-in-Chief Kameron Spaulding and Programming President Tyler Patterson. A proud Lumb said that the goal of EPIC is to “spread the circus arts and expand the circus community.” Zeta Xi Delta took the award for Best Organization Webpage over WXIN and The Anchor, and won Most Outstanding Advisor. Madeline Nixon, an elementary education professor at RIC and advisor to the sorority, received more votes than OASPA’s Brian Lalli, LIFE’s Maria Lawrence and Anchor TV’s Philip Palombo. Taking the Best Public Service Award was the New Orleans Relief sponsored by the Bachelor of Social Work Organization and Habitat for Humanity, which finished ahead of WXIN’s Back to School BBQ and Programming’s Winter Wonderland. The award for the Best Fundraiser was battled between three events, the Chocolate Pop Sale sponsored by Zeta Xi Delta, the Thanksgiving F o o d D r i v e sponsored by EMPower and the Root Beer Pong Tournament spon-
sored by the Campus Improvement Alliance and WXIN. The Root Beer Pong Tournament won the award. Horrorween, sponsored by the Communication Club, EPIC, Lambada Chi, Programming, Racquetball Club, the Resident Student Association, Sigma Iota Theta, Ultimate Frisbee Organization, WXIN and Zeta Xi Delta, took a total of three awards. The first STORGY the event earned was the Best Social Event, beating out the J. Cole Concert and the Ice Cream Social put on by RSA. It also earned the title of Best Promotional Program, over the J. Cole Concert and Back to School BBQ, and Best Cooperative Program, defeating OASPA and Women of Color’s I Just Found Out… Sex Forum, and Iota Phi Theta, Lamba Chi, Sigma Iota Theta and Zeta Xi Delta’s Greek Council Formal Dance. The Best On-Campus Program award was given to the J. Cole Concert at the 2010 Block Party, sponsored by Iota Phi Theta, OASPA and WXIN, defeating RSA’s Duck Hunt. WXIN also took home the biggest award of the night: Organization of the Year. “It’s a testament to the quality of our radio station that WXIN has become the first club in STORGY Awards history to have won Organization of the Ye a r three times,” said General Manager Nicholas Lima. “This award belongs to the more than 100 members – DJs, staff and our Executive Board – who have made our organization the See AWARDS Page SEVEN !
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One of the dozens of STORGY Awards issued this year.
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Going green for Earth Day By Andrew Augustus Anchor Editor
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President Obama, detained Al Qaeda member Khalid Sheikh Mohammed identified a courier of bin Laden in August 2010. Information then tracked bin Laden to Abbottabad, where he was living in a three-story mansion in a comfortable neighborhood, only blocks from a Pakistani military academy. Once enough reliable information was received, a team of Navy SEALs raided the mansion. Four people were killed along with bin Laden. The DNA of Osama’s dead sister was used to confirm his identity. Traditional Islamic burial practices were given for bin Laden and his corpse was buried at sea off of a U.S. Navy ship. Officials have warned that Americans should be on the alert for retaliation but nonetheless Americans were filled with a sense of relief and joy at the news that the biggest enemy this nation has seen in the 21st century was finally silenced. Celebrations took place across America late Sunday night, with spontaneous rallies being held in front of the White
Every April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. To help make a difference on the Rhode Island College campus, the RIC Green Team asked author of “The Green Business Guide,” management consultant and creator of RIC Outreach Programs’ Green Certificate program Glenn Bachman, to give a presentation on the benefits of a “green” lifestyle. The event was the final event of an Earth Day organized by Adams Library, the Career Development Center, Friends of Adams Library, Henry Barnard School, the President’s Office, the RIC
Green Team and the Student Union. Bachman started off his presentation telling the audience in the Adams Library Fortes Room the importance and the benefits of a “green” lifestyle. Suggestions to help the environment included using recyclable and reusable items more. Using a PowerPoint presentation and some humor here and there, Bachman showed the dangers and possible environmental threats that could occur if people do not make an effort to go green. An example used was for people to ditch water bottles made of plastic for a bottle that can be cleaned and reused to cut
down on plastic use. To show that this event was not all talk, the staff decided to use ceramic coffee mugs for people to use instead of the traditional paper cup. “This event really opened my eyes on ways I can help the environment and not really change too much from my normal schedule,” said RIC sophomore Kristen Audet. All attendees to the event received Earth Day seed packs that were given out by students from the Henry Barnard School. In addition to the seeds, Bachman remained after to allow attendees to purchase his book and have it signed.
House, at a d v e rt i s e m e n t Times Square, Ground Zero AN OPEN LETTER TO and at college campuses throughout the c o u n t r y, SIGNED BY n May 3, the United States will, for the first time, play host to World Press Freedom Day, an event including ProvAmerican Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression that will focus an international spotlight on the state of press freedoms in our own country as well as idence College American Copy Editors Society abroad. American Society of Journalists and Authors and Rhode You and your administration, and in particular Secretary Clinton, have been commendably forceful in pressing Asian American Journalists Association Associated Collegiate Press foreign governments to remove the fetters from online communications that obstruct the free flow of ideas. As Island College. Broadcast Education Association Secretary Clinton said in her February 15, 2011, address on Internet freedom at George Washington University: Small groups Center for Scholastic Journalism, Kent State University “Some take the view that, to encourage tolerance, some hateful ideas must be silenced by governments. We College Media Advisers, Inc. of students believe that efforts to curb the content of speech rarely succeed and often become an excuse to violate freedom The First Amendment Project at RIC exited of expression. Instead, as it has historically been proven time and time again, the better answer to offensive Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Inc. Illinois College Press Association speech is more speech.” their residence Illinois Community College Journalism Association Regrettably, the United States will lack the full moral authority to advocate for world press freedom so long Inter American Press Association halls at the as our laws fail to effectively protect the majority of the Americans who gather and report news each day: Those Investigative News Network time of the anworking for student media. IRE, Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc. Journalism Education Association The values conveyed by journalism – attribution, verification, fairness, accountability – are the values that nouncement to Mid-America Press Institute every young person needs as a citizen of the online world. Because the professional news media cannot be celebrate. National Association of Black Journalists everywhere, our society needs candid reports from “embedded” student journalists to tell us what is going on National Association of Hispanic Journalists At PC, inside of our schools. National Association of Science Writers, Inc. Yet far from embracing the educational benefits of journalism, school after school has done just the opposite. several hunNational Coalition Against Censorship National Federation of Press Women Those bearing the brunt are America’s journalism teachers, the best of whom go to work every day certain that dred students National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association the question is when, not if, they will be fired in retaliation for what their students write. National Newspaper Association gathered on A generation ago, the Supreme Court rolled back students’ First Amendment rights significantly in its National Press Foundation their main Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier ruling. We have now 23 years of experience with Hazelwood – a National Press Photographers Association generation of students from kindergarten through college – and it is undeniable that Hazelwood, having done National Scholastic Press Association quad carrying National Society of Newspaper Columnists nothing to improve student learning or school safety, is a failed experiment on America’s children. American flags National Youth Rights Association American’s most vulnerable journalists need those who have spoken out so persuasively against censorship The Poynter Institute and chanting abroad to speak with that same forcefulness at home. We urge your administration to publicly acknowledge Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society the unfinished work of press freedom in our own nation, to denounce the shameful practice of stifling candid “USA” repeatfor High School Journalists discussion of school issues, and to ensure that this World Press Freedom Day concludes with a global commitment Religion Newswriters Association edly. College Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to protect the rights of all journalists, even the youngest. Society of American Business Editors & Writers students, who Society of Collegiate Journalists have known Get the facts Society of Environmental Journalists Society of Professional Journalists little else but www.splc.org/wpfd Society for Features Journalism the War on Tully Center for Free Speech at Syracuse University Paid for by the Student Press Law Center, Journalism Education Association, Society of Professional Journalists, College Media Advisers, Inc., Terror for National Scholastic Press Association, and Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists the majority of their lives, spread of bin Laden’s demise messages among friends and said President Obama in his spearheaded the celebratory through social media like Face- family. speech to the nation about the gatherings as word quickly book, Twitter and via text “Justice has been done,” successful operation.
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Rep. Nick Lima won “Most Determined Parliament Member” for his efforts in getting water coolers around campus.
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best at Rhode Island College. I couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments.” WXIN also won the award in 2000 and 2006. Lima was awarded the unofficial “Most Determined Parliament Member Award” by Parliament Reps. Barry Nickerson and Mandy Wray Dion. Rather than an actual award, Lima received a miniature version of what he has been asking for all year for the SCG office: a water cooler. Programming took home many awards, including the Best Off-Campus Event as a result of their Montreal trip, defeating WXIN’s 2010 Rock
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The hosts for the evening, Rep. George Bissell and Deputy Speaker Kyla Pecchia.
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Jeremy Ogunba won the Best Treasurer award for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, beating WXIN Business Director Jaimie Magno and Zeta Xi Delta Treasurer Felicia McGuire, and Jodi Robert received the Best Vice President Award for her work with the Ultimate Frisbee Organization over Anchor TV Program Director Steve Rys. Kelsey Davenport, a member of Zeta Xi Delta, took the award for the Most Active Freshmen over WXIN Assistant to the General Manager, RIC Chorus and Anchor TV member Jack Woelfel. As she was not in attendance, her club members accepted the award on her behalf. The Communications Club beat out OASPA to take home the Tiny But Mighty Award, given to an organization that is small but makes a big impact on campus. Anchor TV, which won Best New Club last year, won the Most Improved Organization Award over the Senior Class of 2011. Anchor TV also filmed the event and is selling DVD copies of the night; WXIN provided music and were the DJs for a dance party afterwards. The STORGY Awards are coordinated by the Student Organizations Committee and are both nominated by and voted upon by the student clubs on campus. This year’s hosts were Deputy Speaker Kyla Pecchia and Rep. George Bissell.
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WXIN Program Director Rick Enos takes the mic as his members flood the stage to receive the award for Organization of the Year to cap the night.
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The truth about The Anchor’s beliefs on gay issues Rumor has it that The Anchor is an anti-gay organization that tries to avoid putting LGBTQQ issues in the paper. We would like to take this opportunity to respond to that accusation. We have said before that we get a lot of questions emailed to us. Of all of these questions, this is the most frustrating. Yet, somehow, we have all heard it from those who don’t read our paper and even from those who do – from professors, from staff and from students. It makes us all wonder how this image spread and where it came from. The Anchor is committed to serving the students, faculty and staff of Rhode Island College, and to promoting diversity and equality in our community by serving as an open and honest news service to all students, regardless of sexual orientation, race or gender. We would like to put to rest the impression that we are in
anyway homophobic, misogynistic or racist. The composition of our 18-member editorial board over the course of this year has consisted of at least 10 members of the LGBTQQ community. Several members of both our paid staff and contributors are also members of this community. About two-thirds of the students who have served on our editorial board this year are also female, including one who is a woman of color and also identifies herself as pansexual. To be perfectly honest, if we would be labeled anti-something, we would be labeled as anti-heterosexual white male. They are most certainly in the minority here in this office – though of course, in reality
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Country concerts By Carmen Vignoni Redneck RIC
T h i s summer s e e m s beyond promising for concerts. So far, even though it’s only April, there are a lot of good country concerts that are already booked in the area. Comcast Center and Gillette Stadium are where most of these concerts are going to take place. Country concerts, regardless of who it is, always prove to be an amazing time. You always meet the best people and have the greatest time, no matter what happens. Gillette Stadium is home of Country Fest. Country Fest, one of the biggest country shows in the area, usually has some of the best names in country music
perform. Except for this year since Kenney Chesney is headlining, but I digress. Country Fest always lives up to its notorious record of being a good time, by having a substantial amount of arrests for drinking before the concert even starts. Another big country star will be playing at Gillette: Taylor Swift. This will be her second year in a row going to the stadium and if you were wondering if I’m going, yes, I am. Comcast Center, as of right now, has one of the best country music line ups I have ever seen. They are starting the year off with Sugarland on May 20, playing with Matt Nathanson and Little Big Town. Then on June 5, Jason Aldean and Eric Church come to rock all of Mansfield. This is one of the bigger concerts coming to the Comcast Center. However, in my personal
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opinion the biggest country event this summer in the area is going to be on July 16. Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton are teaming up on the H20 II Tour. With it only being in the month of May, I am almost certain that there are going to be more country concerts
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Harry’s Burger Bar New burger joint puts a new spin on sliders By Kyle Rossilli Anchor Contributor
Harry’s Burger Bar, located on 121 North Main Street in Providence, is an up and coming restaurant founded by Rhode Islander John
Elkhay. Elkhay owns several restaurants in the Providence area from the obnoxiously upscale but totally awesome Ten Prime Steak and Sushi to his most recent venture, Harry’s Burger Bar which opened in 2010. This is an
excellent place to go if you have a group of people because of the affordability. It costs around $5 - $8 for each order of “sliders” you get. The restaurant specialized in See BURGERS Page 15
that come to the area. Make sure you at least get to one of them because one thing is for certain, girls in cowboy hats, cowboy boots, short shorts and flannel is something you certainly don’t want to miss. So grab your rebel flag and let your redneck side show.
Bold & bright or wild at heart By Melissa Benevides Passion for Fashion
Whether it’s a one-piece, bikini or tankini, it’s time to update your swimsuit collection with the hottest hues for swimwear this summer. When choosSee FASHION Page 14
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Your answers in 30 words or less: Opening up
By Arielle Rogers Ask Ari
Dear Ari, I have been exploring the dating scene and want an actual emotional relationship with someone but all the girls I’ve talked to have just wanted a ‘recreational sex’ buddy. How can I be open about what I want without being shutdown? -Kevin, RIC junior
Dear Kevin, Ms. Right is out there. Honestly, not wanting just ‘recreational sex’ is a major turn on for many women, so keep your heart open and your mind relaxed. Dear Ari, You seem to be so open to helping others with their relationships. Do you get help for any of yours? -Wondering, RIC junior Dear Wondering, Absolutely! I
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rently single, but have received relationship advice and had questions answered for my own benefit. Even Ask Ari needs advice! Dear Ari, How can I stop putting myself down and open up to the idea that I am worth it as a person? -Cal, RIC sophomore Dear Cal, All human beings have a purpose on this earth, making us worth something. I suggest
looking in the mirror everyday and just smiling back. It’s seems cheesy but could work. Dear Ari, I have a crush on my best friend’s ex-boyfriend, who she isn’t over yet. How can I follow my wants and be open about it without hurting my friend? -Laura, RIC junior Dear Laura, This is tough. Really stop to look at your situation. If the chances of you ruining your friendship are greater than
getting with this guy, I suggest thinking otherwise. Dear Ari, I want to tell my girlfriend about my innermost sexual desires. How can I be open with her without sketching her out? -Danny, RIC senior Dear Danny, Just talk to her! I can’t stress that enough. She may or may not be accepting of your sexual style, but the worst thing she could say is no.
Special Question of the Week benefits that focus on equality for but I know that as a whole group we are Dear Ari, Rumor has it that The Anchor is an gay, lesbian, transgender, transsexual, not an anti-gay newspaper, nor will we anti-gay group who try to avoid putting pansexual, ANY sexual human beings. be in the feature. gay issues in the paper. Why must there Now think again, don’t you think this answer to your question would be so much hate? have been edited before print in -Concerned Lesbian, RIC junior this paper if this were an anti-gay group? I cannot speak for every Dear Concerned, Stop and think, just for a second. If member of the The Anchor and anyone at The Anchor were anti-gay, their views on homosexuality, do you think I would be News able to write advice for gays and lesbians who ask for it? No, no, no! This rumor is extremely false, so on that note, check your sources before wanting to put such a delicate issue in your question. I can tell you RIC students for a fact that The Anchor join protest is one of the most liberal newspapers in the state, let alone probably the region and even the country. We support the fight for marA A riage equality, for equal civil rights amongst all of (Left) Page 8 of the March 2, 2010 issue and (above) front page the gay community and of the March 28, 2011 issue of The Anchor. many other causes and March 2, 2010
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Rhode Island College students outside of Ocean State Baptist Church last Saturday.
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A group of RIC students joined others in a protest against a “traditional family” advocate group that was having a summit at the Ocean State Baptist Church on Saturday. Rhode Island and Maine remain the only New England states to not allow gay marriage. RI is also the most Catholic state in the U.S. According to members on both sides of the protest, Rhode Island will be a major battleground in the marriage debate. “They figure New England is the bleeding point,” said protest organizer Josh Kilby to the Providence Journal. “If they stop it here they can stop it anywhere.” People representing the Providence Equality Action Committee and Brown University’s International Socialist Organization stood on the street and waved to cars and people passing by. Totaling more than 30 people, the group sported signs and shouted pro-
gay marriage slogans like ,“Tell me what democracy looks like,” and, “Show me what hypocrisy looks like,” during which the crowd turned to point at the church and meeting place of the family-advocate summit. Joining members of the Providence Equality Action Committee and Brown University’s International Socialist Organization were students from a new fraternity at Rhode Island College, College Level Association of Magnanimous Service (CLAMS). CLAMS Chairpersons and founders Aaron Buckley and Mandy Wray Dion rounded up 10 students to join the cause. Piling into two cars, the students drove down and met the other protesters out in the frigid cold. “CLAMS believes in social justice and equal opportunity for all people. We also believe firmly in Rhode Island values, including the separation of church and state. This church was host to a homophobic workshop event, and we felt that we had to make our own
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Equal rights advocates protest outside the N.E Family, Life and Marriage Summit.
voice known. We were proud to stand with several like-minded organizations and answer this church’s message of intolerance with love, smiles and positive attitudes,” said Chairperson of CLAMS Aaron Buckley. “I thought it was great to see a group of people willing to make a stand for equality among
all,” said pro-gay marriage protestor Andrew Augustus. According to Christopher Plante, the executive director of National Organization for Marriage Rhode Island, 75 people attended the New England Family, Life and Marriage Summit. They came from Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. “Rhode Island’s gay and lesbians have the right to live as they choose,” Plante told the Providence Journal. “They don’t have the right to redefine marriage for the rest of us.” The summit was closed to the media.
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Finding the perfect apartment By Barry Nickerson The Final Stretch
Can you believe it’s already the last week of classes? You may have already taken some finals and probably have a billion more things to wrap up. Surprise, it’s the end! Now that the end of the year is here, it’s time to move out of the dorms or that college apartment you’ve gotten sick of. This week, we will examine how to find the best off-campus housing for you. The most important thing to consider is location. Where are you looking to live? If you’re approaching the glorious age of 21, you may find apartments in the Providence College neighborhood to be more up your alley. While the neighborhood is definitely noisier than surrounding areas, you will never get bored of the lively area with lots of people close to your age. Keep in mind that these apartments are usually large; their landlords own multiple units so they will be hands-off; but if you don’t want to party hardy, look elsewhere. For the quieter student, Academy Avenue on the opposite end of Smith Street is significantly more calm. Located behind LaSalle Academy, these neighborhoods tend to be more tranquil and are purely
residential. You can also live on the opposite side of the Walgreens at the intersection of Admiral St. and Douglas Ave. These apartments are in much quieter areas, but look on the Admiral side; the Douglas area tends to be a little tougher. The best solution for the diligent student is to get a one or two-bedroom apartment in a complex in the area. These are more expensive, but will afford you the privacy and tranquility that a junior or senior in nursing may need in order to function at those 7 a.m. clinics! Now that you know where you want to live, let’s look into what you will need in your apartment. First, make sure that every window has a screen. The cleanest individual will get bugs if your windows are not functional! Also, check into your situation with electric outlets. One of the most frustrating things about an apartment that may not be immediately obvious is access to electronic connections. Make sure your windows will fit an air conditioner in the summer, especially if you’re on a high floor. Check the stove to make sure all the burners work. Move the fridge a few inches—is it filthy underneath? Look under the sink – any sign of a scurrying roach? You don’t
deserve bugs that you did not cause. Drive by your new pad in the middle of the night. Is it loud and rambunctious? Are there beers being chucked at you from the second-floor porch? On the flipside, will your lifestyle piss off these neighbors? How’s the parking situation? Do you foresee huge problems with parking? Look out for narrow driveways that are shared with other houses that may have six or seven cars per home. Parking may become a nightmare, especially in the winter when other tenants may not be willing to help shovel the snow. How many people do you plan on living with? The fewer people there are, the fewer dishes, waiting times for the shower and disappearing food you will have to live with. However, with fewer people comes the circumstance that it is blatantly obvious who is leaving a mess behind. Find your happy medium – three to five people works best. Remember ,you can have five bedrooms and only one kitchen! Finally, if the landlord freaks you out, don’t rent that apartment. I once had a landlord who was so creepy; he would linger outside our apartment at all hours of the
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ing a swim suit you want to focus on color, texture and patterns. Make a splash with brightly colored suits. Neon coral, hot pink, turquoise, neon yellow, lavender and tropical blue are some of the must-have colors for this summer. If you are trying to get noticed on the beach, you may want to try metallic colors. Gold, bronze, silver and dark silver hues will definitely make you shine. You can go solid or look for patterns with a touch
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night. Your landlord must give you at least 48 hours’ notice before knocking on your door in Rhode Island. That’s the law. If your landlord is so creepy that you feel the need to make a Landlord Cam on Ustream in order to see if he’s sneaking around your apartment when you are not there, you should move now. You do not deserve to be harassed by an overbear-
ing landlord. Thanks for reading this column during the last several weeks. Seniors, look forward to a fun guide to the best graduation gifts to ask for in our Commencement issue, and congratulations!
of metallic. Want your suit to have a little something extra? Then look for one with texture. Sequins will give a little sparkle to any suit. Ruffles are flirty and girly and make a small bust look bigger. Other great textures are created by a variety of studs, beads and jewel embellishments. If you’re feeling wild, look for sexy animal prints. The hottest prints this season are tiger, cheetah and zebra. You can get them in their natural color or spice it up with fun, flirty colors like neon pinks or purples, or any other color that attracts your eye. Other great patterns to look for are horizontal stripes, abstract shapes, polka
dots and tie dye. If you wear tankinis or bikinis, I strongly recommend buying them separately. This way you can purchase the perfect size and a variety of colors. You can make your swimsuit unique by mixing and matching solids and patterns. I always like mixing a solid bottom with a top with a pattern.
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How to simplify that annual task without missing a spot...or breaking the bank
Spring cleaning shortcuts By Mandy Wray Dion Anchor Editor
The sunshine is finally beginning to peer through your windows and light up your parlor … only for you to see dust bunnies flying and cobwebs overhead! Don’t be scared – there’s an easy fix for all of your cleaning projects this spring. Carpets: Instead of trying to scrub out old stains with a giant brush on your hands and knees, you can rent a carpet cleaner for fairly cheap. At Home Depot, you can rent a Carpet Express for the day for $24.97, or $18 for four hours. Floors: Use your vacuum hose to get into all the little nooks and crannies you’ve been neglecting and make sure to move your furniture around so that you can get underneath. On hardwoods, stick a wood polish cloth (such as Scott’s Liquid Gold Wood Wipes, $3.67) on your Swiffer mop ($8) and you’re good to go. On tile and linoleum floors, use a flat mop that scrubs well (like the Rubbermaid PVA Sponge Mop, $12) and fill a bucket with some water and Lysol 4-in-1 All Purpose Cleaner ($3.16). Make sure the area is dried thoroughly
before cooking dinner! Sofas: First, use a Handheld Mini Sweeper (by Swivel Sweeper, $5.99) to get up any lint and pet hair. Next, spot clean any big stains with a carpet cleaner (like Oxi Clean Carpet Spot and Stain Remover, $4). Finish it off with some Febreeze Fabric Refresher ($5). Ceilings and fans: Get a Swiffer Duster with Extend Handle ($9.59) and get into all the corners of your ceiling. Be sure not to miss the fans – you don’t want a dusty surprise when you go to turn them on in June. Curtains: Don’t throw them in the wash! They’ll most likely lose their shape and color. You can get a small steamer (such as Conair Compact Fabric Steamer, $24.99) to clean them and press out any wrinkles. Finish them off with some Febreeze. Beds: Throw all of your blankets and sheets in the wash. Make sure to check the labels in case anything is “dry clean only.” If your pillows are looking iffy, it’s probably time to replace them (try The Big One Microfiber Pillow, $4.99). Rotate your mattress and spot clean any stains you find with Oxi Clean Carpet Spot. Before
re-making the bed, take some baking soda from your kitchen and put it both between the mattress and box spring, and between the mattress and fitted sheet. This will help eliminate any set-in odors and kill existing bacteria. Bathroom: Yes, that scary place. Instead of scrubbing for hours, combine the power of Scrubbing Bubbles ($3) with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser ($2). First, put on a thick layer of Scrubbing Bubbles and allow it to work on its own for 10-15 minutes before wiping it away. Next, take the Magic Eraser (and a small bucket of warm water to rinse it) and work at any areas of soap scum or other gunk that the Scrubbing Bubbles couldn’t quite tackle. Make sure not to miss some of the more ignored areas: underneath the sink and toilet, the shower curtain rod and any cabinets or shelves. Windows: If you have the new “click clack” windows that are all the rage, then you’re in luck. They pop right out and you can clean them with a simple bottle of Windex ($4) and some paper towels. If you have older windows, reaching the outside might be a problem. Get a Hawk Extension Window
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Cleaner ($6) and dip it in a bucket of Lysol 4-in-1 and warm water. When you’re done, rinse them with the garden hose – just make sure they’re closed first! Closets: There’s really no avoiding the tedious task of re-organizing your closets, but
there is a way to make it easier. Have three different bins: keep, toss and donate, and sort out your items accordingly. Once it’s empty, vacuum the floor and use a Swiffer Duster ($4) to get rid of any dust.
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the walls to the 50’s style chairs and stools. There are at least four different themes going on in the room; you would think they might detract from the dining experience but, surprisingly it actually blends really well to make for a quirky and fun theme in the dining room. This is yet another wallet friendly eatery with the average cost for three meals and drinks plus appetizers totaling less than $30. The low prices make this a great place to grab a bite before a concert or an outing with friends.
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RIC Events T-Pain performs on campus May 6 8-11 p.m. Roberts Hall $10 with RIC ID, $30 without WXIN, Programming and OASPA continue a tradition of bringing well-known performers to campus with T-Pain. The iconic performer whose auto-tuned voice has been featured in too many well-known songs to count will perform his original material. This Friday night show is perfect to help take a break from your last week of regular class before you start to cram for finals week, plus it’s only $10.
Student Choreography Showcase May 5 and 6 Forman Theatre 7:30 p.m. $10 with student discount The annual event returns with RIC’s own dance majors taking to the Forman Theater to present their own original pieces. The event will feature many of RIC’s dance majors, including seniors Alex Liszewski and Courtney Asselin. With the abundance of dancing talent here on campus and with many welltrained seniors taking the stage, any dance fan should not risk missing this show.
Annual Student Exhibitions Graduate students May 5-11 Ungraduates May 16-22 Bannister Gallery See Gallery for Hours The annual showcase of RIC art majors’ talents at the campus art gallery located in Roberts Hall. This exhibit, broken into two separate showcases, will present some of the best projects from graduate and undergraduate students. The exhibit is free to both RIC students and the general public. Come check out what your fellow RIC students have created between cramming for your final exams.
Arts & Entertainment Aszure Barton & Artists amaze with stunning performance
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the color blue played a key role in the performance. Costumes were blue and blue lights were used, as well. The composition for the routine was excellent, fusing Middle Eastern, African, Eastern European and American melodies into a unique blend of appealing music. See BARTON Page 24
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how dance routines should be and replacing it with a bizarre yet appealing layered performance. The performance was comprised of two dance routines, separated by a 20 minute intermission. The first dance of the performance was called “Blue Soup.” As one may suspect,
Best of Beethoven Sapinsley Hall hosted a full house of eager orchestra fans waiting for probably the most popular orchestral masterpiece in history to be performed by Rhode Island College’s own symphony orchestra, Ludwig Von Beethoven’s “5th Symphony.” On Monday, April 25, the RIC Symphony Orchestra performed the 33rd annual Bicho Family Memorial Concert, completely compiled of compositional works by one of the classical greats, Beethoven. The concert, broken into two halves, was structured to fill two hours with music that seem to inspire the audience and perhaps even win over viewers who weren’t as openminded to the performance. During the first half of the night’s show the orchestra performed two works by the iconic composer, who was also deaf for the majority of
By Kyle Grant For the fifth and final performance of the RIC Performing Arts Series, Roberts Hall came alive with the eclectic and unique stylings of Aszure Barton and Artists. The company, described as “a collective of visual, sound and performing artists,” has performed in front of audiences all around the world and last week the diverse and dazzling group landed at Rhode Island College for a fantastic performance. Aszure Barton & Artists is a group made up of nine dancers, choreographed by Aszure Barton. Born in Canada, Barton has been dancing since the age of three and has worked with numerous dancing groups across the globe. Barton’s style is anything but typical, throwing away the simple and straightforward ideology of
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With the end of the semester approaching, the RIC Choral department put on another stunning performance, though there were some minor issues that popped up during the show. As the crowd packed into Sapinsley Hall for the 8 p.m. start on April 29, the air of excitement was present for the choral concert entitled “Bon Voyage.” To kick off the night were the RIC Chamber Singers. I found the selections that they
sung to be very interesting. The vocal talent of this group is brilliant. I was sitting in the far back and I heard every movement, every word and every vocal change. One song that really impressed me was “Eleanor Rigby.” It was powerful but still had a delicate touch, yet it had a feeling of creepiness on the level of a hooded figure in the corner. Overall, I feel that these guys did a grand job and I know the audience enjoyed it as each time they received a rather lengthy applause. See VOYAGE Page 24
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Summer concert scene a little glum By Eddie Taylor Music Spotlight
T h e semester is finally starting to draw to a close and I haven’t written one of these columns in what seems like forever. So rather than droning on about some random band I’ve decided to take away some of the work of tracking down the best acts coming to the Providence area this summer. Honestly I’m not too impressed with what we’ve got to look forward to this summer when it comes to concerts, which is probably a good thing since I don’t have the money to pay out the nose for 10 gigs. First we have Rhode Island College’s own big name show to help end the spring semester with a bang, T-Pain playing in Robert’s Hall on May 6. I am actually not familiar with any of T-Pain’s work other than his collaborations with other artists, so I’ll probably be attending this concert for curiosity alone since I’m not much of a hip-hop fan. The show is brought to you by Programming, OASPA and WXIN. Tickets are $10 for RIC students and $30 for the general public. Now that I am done shame-
lessly promoting, the rest of the summer is looking a little bleak in the live music scene. Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel is helping the summer look a little brighter with several big name artists hitting its stage. The first big show at the Providence venue will be the Deftones on May 6. This band probably won’t fit every listener’s palate because of their harder sound at times, and for $33 a ticket the day of the concert I’d only waste my money if I was a hardcore fan of the band. Manchester Orchestra will also be playing at Lupo’s on May 13, this time for a less shocking price of $19 the day of the concert. This alternative rock group is pretty popular, being featured by WBRU and playing with Coheed and Cambria last summer in Providence. While I am actually a big fan of this band, I wasn’t overly impressed with them live but it was still a good time. If you’re only a fan of Manchester Orchestra and are not familiar with opening acts An Horse, Oh Brother and Harrison Houston then I’d say don’t waste your money. They’re a great band but not worth shelling out nearly $20 to see live. Just buy one of their CDs. Matisyahu will take to Lupo’s stage on July 18, and this is probably the only bigger name show at the venue
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that I’d actually recommend. Admission is still a bit on the pricey side at $25 the day of the show. While I’m sure you already know who this artist is, Matisyahu’s sound is a blend of reggae and hip-hop and often uses religious or inspirational undertones in his music. This artist has a pretty unique style, and let me tell you he can really rip when he wants to. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing him live, but I plan to remedy that in July. You may want to grab tickets early (they’re on sale now) since this show does have the potential to sell out. Hot Night 2011, sponsored by radio station Hot 106.3, will be taking place at the Dunkin Donuts center on June 3 and will feature a variety of artists including Wiz Khalifa and Lupe Fiasco. This show is a bit on the pricey side, but with so many well-known artists taking the stage in one night it might to be worth it for rap fans. Tickets start at $54 but you may want to spend the extra money on better seats, since the cheaper tickets put you behind the stage where your view may be compromised and the artist will be facing away from you. I’m not a big hip-hop fan but I do like many of the artists playing in this show, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide if it’s worth the price of admission. If you’re a fan of the Sinatra
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Michael Buble has some of the highest priced tickets for this summer. era, or just a girl with a major crush on this artist, Michael Buble will be performing at the Dunkin Donuts Center on June 13. I probably shouldn’t publicly admit this, but I am actually a fan of Buble, especially his songs that aren’t covers of classic artists. However, with tickets ranging from $71 to a jawdropping $964, I can tell you I won’t be attending this concert. $71 may sound like a reasonable price, if we weren’t all on a college budget, but this will get you in the nose bleed section where Buble will probably be a speck on stage.
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My special mention for the summer is actually taking place at the Met later this week on May 8 with WBRU’s exposure show featuring Foals, Freelance Whales and the Naked and Famous. Tickets are $15. The shows announced so far this summer may not be the best that Providence has seen, but there are a few shows worth seeing in the next few months. Still, I think I’ll probably be spending most of my time clubbing rather than wasting all my money on shows. This summer would be the perfect time to get to know some local bands.
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Summer box office looking a little ‘eh’ By Eddie Taylor A&E Editor
With the summer comes the seasonal rush of movies hoping to cash in on your free time from school as you rush for the relief of the air conditiong in your local theater. This summer isn’t looking good for film junkies, but there are a few good movies hitting theaters. “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” will hit theaters on May 20. The movie takes place after the events of the third film when Jack Sparrow sets out on a quest to find the fountain of youth. While I’m a huge “Pirates” nerd, I’m holding my excitement on this sequel. “Stranger Tides” has the recipe to go either way. First, the series is getting away from the Davy Jones plot that dominated the last
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two films. While I was a fan of these films, Disney was rather close to jumping the shark with saving Sparrow from the afterlife, pirate counsels and the pirate king. We also lose Keira
Knightly, who will be missed, but not because I was a big fan of her character. On the plus side, Orlando Bloom’s whiney William Turner will not be making a return.
(Sorry, ladies.) However, with Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush returning to their roles as Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbosa, the best of the cast is still here. This sequel may be
one of the stronger showings in the series with the franchise getting back to what made the first film so popular, but it is the fourth movie in the series which is usually a recipe for disaster. We’ll have to wait and see. “The Hangover II” is set for release on May 26. This sequel has been receiving a lot of hype due to the original’s popularity, but I wonder if it can pack the same punch. The film seems to follow the same outline of drunken misconduct. This time its Stu’s (Ed Helms) wedding and the friends travel to Bangkok, Thailand for the marriage. Now don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of the “if it’s not broke don’t fix it” mantra but I have a feeling we’re going to be spending another $11 to watch the same movie. “Rise of the Planet of the See SUMMER Page 25
The kind of Marx everyone loves By Michael Martins Mike’s Movies
Welcome back to another week of Mike’s Movies. This week I thought it only fitting to feed off the joy of the ending school year and talk about a happy, funny film anyone will love. It is the 1935 MGM Film “A Night at the Opera” starring the great comedy team the Marx Brothers. In their first of many films for MGM, Groucho, Harpo and Chico are involved in what is considered by many to be their funniest film ever. Groucho plays Otis B. Driftwood, a louse and gigolo placed in charge of investing money for Mrs. Claypool (played by another Marx Brother’s favorite, Margaret Dumont). Driftwood is trying to marry Mrs. Claypool and her fortune while she invests her
money in things like The New York Opera Company headed off by Mr. Gottlieb (Siegfried Rumman), who is also trying to romance Mrs. Claypool and her money. Mrs. Claypool’s money is to be used to sign famous European singer Lassparri (Walter Woolf King). Enter Harpo and Chico. Harpo is Tomasso, the same funny, mute character he plays in all the Marx Brothers’ movies, but he is assistant and dresser for Lassparri, a black-hearted singer who is completely full of himself. Chico is Fiorello, a friend of Tomasso’s and the picture’s actual leading man, a soprano named Ricardo (Allan Jones). Ricardo is in love with Rosa (Kitty Carlisle), a beautiful singer in the company. She, too, is in love with Ricardo but is chased insistently by Lassparri. Driftwood decides he will become Lassparri’s manager to get a cut of the money from Mrs. Claypool, but in a classic
scene titled “Sanity Clause” he signs Ricardo with the help of Fiorello. More hijinks and insanity ensue when Lassparri takes Rosa to America with him and Tomasso, Fiorello and Ricardo stow away on the boat with the begrudging help of Driftwood. This brings about another famous scene in film history simply known as “The Trunk Scene.” The group finally arrives in America to take New York City by storm. Overall this is a perfect example of how comedy should be. The use of word play and simple slapstick makes the oldest, most stuck up people in existence laugh somehow. With a sweet, simple story line and easy yet romantic love songs the film is well rounded and warms the heart. History behind the film tells that on orders from the MGM and its lead producer at the time, “The Boy Wonder” Irving Thalberg, the Brothers actually See MARX Page 25
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Thinking with “Portals” By Robert Lefebvre Rob’s Game Shelf
W i t h the original “Portal” being such a success with it’s neverbefore-seen gameplay, it was only a matter of time before the game’s developer would attempt to cash in on their surprise hit. “Portal 2” has finally hit store shelves and, despite a few minor blemishes, is easily living up to the hype. “Portal 2” was released on April 19 by Valve Corporation for the Xbox 360, PS3, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It is the sequel to the very successful and ground-breaking “Portal.” Now before I go on with my review, there is a small matter I need to discuss. A couple years ago when I reviewed “Portal” I wasn’t that nice to it. I said I loved it, which I did and still do, but I said it represented everything good and bad about new concept gaming. It tried out its new ideas in gameplay and story-telling, but it refused to put much more than its foot in the door. It was only three hours long, and it didn’t fully expand on its story and gameplay as
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much as it should have. Then “Portal 2” comes along and I can’t help but think it’s what the original should have been. It has a decent length, branched out on its gameplay potential and, despite it needing only to be gameplay-driven, it wasn’t afraid to be story-driven. “Portal 2” takes place many years after the first game. You play Chell, who has been kept in stasis at Aperture Science Laboratories as one of their
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test subjects. You wake up to find Aperture has been left in decay and disrepair since Chell defeated GLaDOS, the artificial intelligence controlling it that grew corrupt and killed all of the scientists. A personality bot named Wheatley comes along to help Chell escape. However, in the process, they accidentally revive GLaDOS. The A.I. program begins rebuilding Aperture and puts Chell under more tests while simultaneously trying to kill her. Now Chell must play along with GLaDOS’ tests while finding a way to escape. The gameplay centers on creating portals to get from one place to another. You are taken through a number of test chambers designed to see the portal gun’s capabilities. You must find a way to get from Point A to Point B while being faced with obstacles such as portal proof walls, lasers, turret guns, toxic water and plenty more. There are also points where you go through long abandoned parts of Aperture. Here, you try out other experiments that they were working on, such as Repulsion and Propulsion Gels. The addition of the gels makes this game unique from the
previous game, which is a good thing since this sequel could have easily fallen into being a carbon copy of the original “Portal’s” gameplay. Every bit of the gameplay is woven in seamlessly and it creates a very fun and challenging game. Every puzzle you solve can be a head scratcher, but they are by no means difficult. And when you figure out a very challenging puzzle, it gives you that “Ah-ha!” moment that makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something. Any puzzle game that makes you feel smart and triumphant is doing its job right. The sound is also well done. The voice acting is some of the best I’ve heard in a long time. Ellen McLain returns to voice GLaDOS, Stephen Merchant voices Wheatley, who has become one of my new favorite characters in video games, and even J.K. Simmons is in the game as left-behind voice recordings of the former CEO of Aperture, Cave Johnson. There is also a co-op mode where you and a friend take on the role of two personality bots who are compelled by GLaDOS to go through the portal gun testing chambers and later recover a missing data
disk. There is just as much fun and challenge to be had as the single player, although the story feels as if it has no relation to the Portal storyline until the end and, even then, it’s a moment that just leaves you going “Oh.” As great as the game is, there were some issues I had with it. One of the game’s glaring flaws was the loading times. After every single puzzle or challenge, you were met with a loading screen that lasted a good 15 to 30 seconds. It seriously breaks the flow of the game. One other issue I had was one I have with many FPS games in that the main character is a silent protagonist. I understand that the genre is littered with these characters of few words, but it has just been overdone over the years. However, despite those issues, I have to say this is one of the most impressive games I’ve come across in a long while. The story, the gameplay, the writing, every little detail is completed to near perfection. So for my summer break recommendation, I really have to go with “Portal 2.” And I can’t believe I got through this whole review without making a joke about cake.
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However, the greatest aspect of the routine was by far the dancers. The company’s dancers are referred to as “artists” and after watching the performance I can understand why. The routine was a spellbinding fusion of elegance and convulsive movements flowing effortlessly, leaving the audience breathless. As a company, the performers
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Another highlight of the night was the very impressive RIC Chorus. I was impressed with this group at the spring concert and they did not disappoint. I found that the power of this group is virtually unmatched. They sing with support and even when the music goes soft and quiet, they could hold a ton of bricks. I was very impressed with the singing of “Somewhere” from “West Side Story.”
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would function in unison only to separate into different routines smoothly, fitting perfectly with the performance. As an individual routine, “Blue Soup” was an eclectic collage of several presentations exemplifying the skills of the performers. The routine was constantly moving and changing from somber dances to more frenzied, with groups breaking into individual routines. Perhaps the most remarkable action was how the music and dancers movements fused in a
majestic union, as if the dancer and melody were one and the same. As the curtain went down on the first routine, the audience responded with tremendous applause. After the intermission, the second routine began with a solo performance by Aszure Barton. The name of the second routine was “Busk,” from the Spanish root word meaning “to seek.” The dominant color of the second act was black and a sense of oppression permeated the performance.
After Barton’s astounding solo performance, the rest of the group went on stage to continue the performance. The costumes of the characters were black and many of the dancers were hooded. “Busk” continued the sporadic yet entrancing spectacle seen in “Blue Soup,” coated with a sense of dancers seeking an escape from oppression. Movement and music flowed effortlessly in “Busk” and props such as unicycles, juggling, white gloves and silly hats played a role, giving a
sense of a circus. After a scorching silent finale by two performers ended the routine, a gleeful and mindblown audience responded with a standing ovation. Aszure Barton and Artists completely demolished the normally expected notion of a dance routine, replacing it with an absurd yet extraordinary performance that dazzled the audience and utterly changed the expectation of what dance should be.
One of the more interesting groups to take the stage was the RIC Women’s Chorus. It seemed each time they came on stage, it was through an unconventional way. In the first performance, they came to the front of the stage where some sat and some stood. Even though this was odd for a concert, the singing still had a quality unmatched by others. A plus I noticed with this group is they featured their soloists out from the group so that they were heard. I was pleased when the “group” did not cause traffic for the solo. However, I also had a minor
note on the song “Till there was you” from “The Music Man.” This song was meant to be a solo and would’ve been beautiful performed that way but, with the entire group singing, it seemed to distract me. The next group was the Perfect Fourths. I would have to say that since the last time I saw them, there has been some improvement, but I’m not completely sold on it. I think what really saved this portion of the show was the song choice, which I knew. It was “Somewhere over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz.” I think they did do a good job with singing
it, but it seemed like they were not completely comfortable with it. I may be too critical, but it just did not appeal to me. The last group that was involved in the night was, in my opinion, one of the best. It was Will Sing for Food and they definitely did provide a great transition between some songs. This group has power to their voices and their songs are generally newer. They gave some fresh ideas to the “traditional” set list and it helped to keep the crowd involved. Personally, I believe that these singers really do a spectacular job and I would love to see them continue and
put on more shows. Overall, the night was worth the time I was there. The singing was great, the song selection, for the most part, was interesting and the movement really added to the performance. I think that for the graduating seniors, they will find themselves being very successful in their careers, especially since they are coming from such a talented program here at RIC. Nevertheless, remember, “bon voyage, et sauvegarder les mémoires.”
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his life. The first piece was the overture to Beethoven’s only opera “Fidelio.” Student conductor and music performance major John Birt conducted the overture. Birt, who had great poise and finesse, led the orchestra through one of Beethoven’s best. The piece had fine tonal qualities that instantly became catchy tunes the audience was humming on the way out the door. The second piece, entitled “Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op 37,” featured special guest artist Michael Boriskin. The night’s guest has become one of the most recognized American pianists on five continents. With his versatile skill and imaginative talent, Boriskin took this piece to new levels of excellence. Sitting from the balcony and watching his fingers move across the piano was like watching a ballet on water; extreme poise and suave movement were what made his hands amazing to watch and his sound absolutely breathtaking. After intermission, the audience prepared for what was to be another great performance of Beethoven’s signature
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did a road show of jokes and gags they wanted to use in the film to test how funny they were before they put them in the final production. There is also a story that the week of the film’s premier Thalberg sat through the film once a day that whole week only to be seen by the Marx Brothers who also attended the film’s viewings all that week on the Friday. Thalberg was stonedfaced by then and the Brothers were scared he did not like the film; he only told them later that he had been there every
Arts & Entertainment masterpiece. The composition entitled “Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op.67” was successfully accomplished with the guidance of Conductor Edward Markward. This conductor, who has taken great and successful leaps and bounds in the classical music world, led the orchestra into an exhilarating start, with the most famous part of the symphony entitled “Allegro con brio.” All four movements were played extremely well, showing off great musicality in all instrument groups, especially among the strings. Even though a lot of Beethoven’s music is catchy to the ear and very tonal, it is no picnic to play. This orchestra demonstrated what it takes to be a real, hardworking ensemble; all the proof is in their playing. So did you miss another great performance? Without a doubt! Even though the season is winding down for RIC’s performing arts events, there will be a brand new line-up in the fall. So keep a look out for upcoming events and remember that the best music is live music.
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Apes” is scheduled to be released on Aug. 5. I have to say I’m not excited about this upcoming release, but then again I am not a fan of any remake starring Mark Wahlberg. The film is a prequel that explains how the planet became dominated by our evolutionary cousins. If you didn’t guess already, we did genetic experiments on them and they became super intelligent and attacked us. Surprise! Gee, I haven’t seen that plot before in films such as “Deep Blue Sea.” In my opinion the “Planet of the Apes” story is best left alone. Today’s directors just can’t seem to get it right. Any film that brags about how good their CGI team is has to be compensating for something missing in the actual film, if you ask me. Though I could
be wrong, I feel this is a wait for DVD release. Unless, of course, I get to watch Samuel L. Jackson get eaten by a shark again, in which case it’ll be worth every penny. Finally, “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” will be gracing us with its release on July 1. My first thought when I heard of this release was, “They are still making these?” Seriously, the fact that this is now a trilogy is going to haunt my dreams, since the original shouldn’t have even justified a sequel. I feel that director Michael Bay has some kind of CGI fetish and he has to release one of these films every year so he can get off properly. The film’s plot revolves around some kind of Transformer involvement in the space race between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Megan Fox, whose character has less personality than the damp sponge in my kitchen sink, is not returning to the third film,
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2011-2012 showing and had ruined the film for himself by seeing it too many times. With all this behind it my final thoughts on this film, for you the reader, are this: if you are looking for a simple, good time with easy laugher, “A Night at the Opera” is the film for you. It can be found on DVD through most rental services and in most stores carrying a good selection of movies. I give the film a four and a half out a five stars and, as always, wish you good movie viewing.
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Local Events Some of RIC’s own advanced photography students are taking their work off campus for a private exhibition. “Featured Focus” contains the work of 13 photographers including Lauren Davis, Jennifer Read, Alejandro Flores and many more. Meet the artists while enjoying their work at the opening reception beginning at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Live music from local bands Novus 2, Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes, Islands in Motion and The Universes will begin at 9 p.m.
RIC student photography exhibition May 13 Reception 6 p.m. Live music starts at 9 p.m. $4 after 9 p.m.
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Waterfire’s first full lighting of the season May 28 Sunset Free
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With spring weather finally beating out the nearly endless winter we’ve been having, it’s time for Waterfire to breathe a little life into our capitol city once again. The first full lighting of the season is sure to draw quite a crowd if the weather is right so you may want to get there early if you want to get a good spot. Perfect on a college budget to bring that special someone on a cheap yet romantic night out, also great as a get together with close friends and family.
Don’t ask me to pronounce their name, but this Norway-based, all-female quartet have made quite a splash in the international music scene. Katzenjammer’s sound is a unique blend of folk, pop, Balkan, gypsy and what the group describes as rickety-rock pop. Despite the long list of adjectives, this group’s sound is not as chaotic as it sounds. The group’s members each play a wide variety of instruments with the group using a surprising 25 different instruments in their music. The band is said to switch their instruments regularly while they play on stage. The group was nominated for “Newcomer of the Year” at the Norwegian Grammy Awards and is currently riding the popularity of their freshman release, “Le Pop.” I have to say that, while their sound is a little “poppy” for my taste, I still find myself returning to this band. Their hit single off “Le Pop,” “A Bar in Amsterdam,” still manages to pump me up as if I am in the middle of a bar fight. The group makes use of trumpets in their songs which is what I feel gives the single a more epic sound. Katzenjammer is pretty hard to describe, but make sure you check them out. Making use of so many instruments, each song has its own distinct sound and you won’t get bored quickly. -Eddie Taylor
Upcoming Concerts Friday, May 6
Sunday, May 8
Monday, July 18
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Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel 79 Washington St., Providence Tickets $29.50 in advance, $33 day of Doors 7:30 p.m., show 8:30 p.m.
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The Met 1005 Main St., Pawtucket Tickets $15 Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel 79 Washington St., Providence Tickets $22.50 in advance, $25 day of Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
Arts & Entertainment News Mike Tyson’s tattoo artist sues Warner Brothers to suspend “Hangover 2” release The artist who gave the former heavy weight champion his famous left eye tattoo has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. over the pending release of “Hangover 2,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. The tattoo artist, S. Victor Whitmill, has a copyright on Tyson’s tattoo and claims that Warner Bros. never contacted him to gain his permission to use the design on actor Ed Helms in the upcoming release, which is placed in the same place and features a seemingly identical design as Tyson’s. Whitmill hopes that the injunction will suspend the comedic film’s release which is currently set for Memorial Day weekend. The artist calls his artwork on the boxer’s face “one of the most distinctive tattoos in the nation.” Courtesy of Unatheleticmag.com
Letterman wants Trump to apologize for “Late Show” comments
The host of the “Late Show” has stated that he wished well-known financial mogul Donald Trump would apologize for comments made during a recent appearance on his show during an interview with Dr. Phil, according to DigitalSpy.com. Trump stated that he felt that the country was declining under President Obama and said that he had launched an investigation into Barack Obama’s background regarding his citizenship. The request came after Dr. Phil, who was making an appearance on Letterman’s talk show, asked if he thought Trump’s comments were racially motivated, to which Letterman agreed.
“Glee” proclaimed a “horror show” by Glenn Beck
Video game developer suing Beyoncé Knowles Video game developer Gate Five is suing the well-known pop singer after she dropped out of a deal for “Starpower: Beyoncé,” a motionsensing dance game, according to NME.com. Gate Five is seeking $100 million in damages for a “bad faith breach of contract so callous that, on what appeared to be a whim, she destroyed Gate Five’s business and drove 70 people into unemployment the week before Christmas,” according to the New York Magazine. The singer was said to have pulled out of the development in order to negotiate an increase in compensation for her name and image being used in the production.
Justin Bieber nearly pelted with eggs
The iconic Canadian pop performer was nearly struck with eggs thrown by audience members while performing in Sydney, Australia, according to news.au.com. Six eggs were reported to have been thrown at the singer while in the middle of a dance routine. Four eggs were said to have landed far from the artist and in a video Bieber is seen flinching as two of the eggs landed within a foot of the singer. The incident held up the concert by several minutes as a stagehand was called to clean up, but Bieber did agree to continue the show.
Emma Watson talks to media to put down claims of bullying at Brown University
On a recent episode of Glenn Beck’s popular news and culture opinion show on Fox News, the host focused his attention on what he feels is the negative influence the popular TV series “Glee” has on children. The host settled in next to his retro-style television set that sat on the studio floor with clips of the show playing as he passed judgment. Beck feels that the show is all about “self-gratification,” with the characters of the show sleeping with one another. The host also states that all the characters are extremely good looking and very talented, making them role models that children will look up to and mimic.
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The English actress who portrayed Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter film series has taken to the internet to deny claims that she was bullied at Brown University where she studied literature since 2009, according to NME.com. Rumors of the bullying began after the actress took a semester off from her studies at the Providence university. Students yelling “10 points for Gryffindor” whenever Watson answered a question correctly in class is an oft-cited example of Brown students poking fun at their classmate. Watson took to her personal website, Emmawatson.com, stating, “I feel the need to say this because accusing Brown students of something as serious as bullying and this causing me to leave seems beyond unfair.”
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RIC track garners 20 N.E. Alliance Honors By George Bissell Sports Editor
The Rhode Island College men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams took home a combined 20 New England Alliance honors at the 2011 Alliance Championships, hosted by Fitchburg State on Saturday, April 30. The Anchormen placed fifth out of 11 teams in the Alliance with a score of 74.0 and third out of six teams in the Little East with a score of 94.0. The Anchorwomen placed sixth out of 10 teams in the Alliance with a score of 68.50 and fourth out of six teams in the Little East with a score of 74.0. For the Anchormen, their 4x400m relay team, comprised of freshman Craig Amado and sophomores George N’Tow, Conor McCloskey and Austin Pena, finished first (3:22.19), netting the Anchormen four New England Alliance honors, setting a new program record in the process.
Amado also earned N.E. Alliance honors in five events, placing first in the triple jump (13.82m), third in the 400m (49.50), fourth in the long jump (6.42m) and sixth in the 800m (1:58.98). He also placed fourth as part of the 4x100m relay (44.02). N’Tow also earned N.E. Alliance honors in three events, placing first in the 400m (49.18), fifth in the 200m (23.02) and fourth as part of the 4x100m relay (44.02). McCloskey earned N.E. Alliance honors in the 800m (1:59.18) with a seventh place finish and in the 1,500m (4:02.84) with a fourth place finish. Sophomore Shawn Stadnick earned N.E. Alliance honors in the 800m with a third place finish (1:57.94). Senior Mike Macedo earned N.E. Alliance honors in the 10,000m (32:57.83) with a second place finish. For the Anchorwomen, senior Kayla DiBlasi, sophomore Kim Mangum and freshman
Jessica Graham garnered a combined six New England Alliance honors between them, including a second place finish in the 4x400m relay (4:07.08). DiBlasi earned honors in three events. She placed first with a new program record (1:04.49) in the 400m hurdles and fourth in the 100m hurdles (16.13). Mangum earned New England Alliance honors in three events, placing first in the triple jump (11.11m) and second in the long jump (5.27m). Graham earned New England Alliance honors in three events. She placed third with a new program record (3.05m) in the pole vault, fourth in the 400m hurdles (1:08.02) and second as part of the 4x400m relay (4:07.08). Select members of the men’s and women’s teams will compete at the N.E. Div. III Championships, hosted by MIT on Saturday, May 7.
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(Above) Men’s track co-captains George N’Tow and Kevin Carey. (Below) Women’s track co-captains Kayla DiBlasi and Brittany Richer.
Anchormen tennis wins one before dropping two straight By Jack Adamo Anchor Sports Writer
Winners of seven consecutive matches, the Rhode Island College men’s tennis team closed out its regular season play with two rough losses at the hands of Little East Conference rivals UMass Dartmouth and Western Connecticut State. The two conference losses drop the Anchormen’s record in LEC play to 4-2, as they finish the season 9-5 overall and in third place in the conference. Additionally, the Anchormen earned the right to host a Little East
Conference Tournament first round match set for Tuesday, May 3 at the RIC tennis courts. On Monday, April 25, RIC kicked off a three-day LEC series and made quick work of Salem State, dispatching them by a score of 7-2. The win left RIC at 4-0 and sitting pretty atop the LEC standings, but their time on top of the standings was short-lived. On Tuesday, April 26, the Anchormen made the short drive to UMass Dartmouth to visit the Corsairs and battle it out for sole possession of first place in the Little East. The
Anchormen battled weather, sickness and some on-court antics as hard as they could but fell short, losing the match 2-7. RIC senior Nate Rebello, battling injury, was dealt a tough challenge at the number one singles spot and came up short in a three set battle losing in a tie breaker as a substitute for the third set. In the only two bright spots on the gloomy day, the second double team of senior Mike Aiello and freshman Kyle Kelaghan continued their dominance of the Little East and senior Nate Lee flew solo to pick up a win at the number five
single spot. Before the Anchormen could catch their breath from a tough loss, it was off on a long trip to Western Connecticut State University to battle the Colonials. With freshman stand out Alex Werchadlo out due to an illness that had been troubling him all week, the Anchorman lineup was left a little tattered. The Colonials took full advantage as they handed the Anchormen a 9-0 whitewash and their first back-to-back losses on the season. A short memory will be a must as the Anchormen start
the Little East Conference Tournament on Tuesday, May 3 at home versus Salem State. If the last result against Salem is an indicator of the future, RIC should advance to the second round and have to play at Western Connecticut on Thursday, May 5, a little over a week from receiving their worst Little East loss in years to the same team. But, for now, their fate is in their own hands starting with Salem State on Tuesday, May 3.
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picked up the complete game victory, improving to 6-1, allowing nine hits while striking out four and walking four over 10 innings. In game two, Western Connecticut senior starter Michael Bacarro was chased after one inning, leaving with back stiffness. He allowed four runs on two hits but struggled to find the zone, walking four batters. Bacarro was saddled with the loss, falling to 1-4 on the season. The Anchormen pounded out 16 hits and batted around in each of the first two innings. Allaire, the leadoff hitter, went
5-for-5 with two RBI and four runs scored. Levesque went 3-for-4 with four RBI and scored a pair of runs. Dan Hopkins stayed sizzling hot, going 2-for-4 with another home run and scored four runs. RIC freshman left hander C.J. Tsoumakas earned the victory, improving to 5-2 on the season. Tsoumakas went seven innings, yielding nine hits and five runs while striking out three and walking two. RIC will wrap up the regular season with a pair of home games against MIT and Wheaton at home on Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6 before their regular season finale on the road against Little East Conference rival Plymouth State on Friday, May 7.
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Voyer scores five in season-ending loss By Dan Charest Anchor Sports Writer
With a trip to the Little East Conference Tournament on the line, Rhode Island College junior attacker Molly Voyer scored a team-high five goals, but it would not be enough as the RIC women’s lacrosse team saw their season come to an end in a 15-11 loss to UMass Dartmouth.
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Wolf took the loss after giving up seven runs, of which only four were earned. On offense for the Anchorwomen, sophomore utility player Emily Johnson went 1-for-3 at the plate and picked up a pair of RBIs. Senior catcher Kayla Jandreau continued her impressive season by going 3-for-4 and picking up an RBI. For the UMass Boston Beacons, sophomore catcher Sue Killilea had the team’s best offensive showing, going 3-for-4 at the dish. Much like game one, game two was also highlighted by stellar RIC pitching. Junior pitcher Kyla Puccini earned the win after throwing a complete game and giving up only one run while striking out seven. Beacon’s starter Katie Corey also had a strong performance, but picked up her eighth loss of the season allowing just two runs. RIC senior centerfielder Amanda Perry went 2-for-3 at the plate and picked up an RBI, while junior third baseman Cristina Bailey went 1-3 with an RBI. After a pair of victories, the Anchorwomen needed just one more win to gain home field advantage
It was win or go home and in the end the Anchorwomen (5-9, 0-6 LEC) could not handle the play of senior midfielder Stephanie Kinchla and her Corsairs (5-9, 1-4). With the victory, the Corsairs advance to the postseason. Kinchla greeted RIC’s freshman goalkeeper Taryn Carbone with a goal only 1:31 in and five minutes later, she followed it up with the game’s second goal.
in the Little East Conference Tournament.. Game one on Sunday, May 1 at Western Connecticut was a pitcher’s duel. Berard got the nod for the Anchorwomen and threw six innings and allowed two runs in her fourth loss of the season. For the Colonials of Western Connecticut, junior Magen Dargon picked up the win by throwing a complete game while allowing just one run. Senior first baseman Chelsi Panarelli drove in the lone Anchorwomen run in the loss. Game two was one to forget about for the Anchorwomen as they closed out the regular season with a 9-0 loss in six innings. Puccini picked up her third loss of the season after giving up five runs in 2.1 innings pitched. Johnson came on in relief and allowed four runs in 3.1 innings. The game was called in the home half of the sixth inning with two outs after the Colonials hit a two run HR and reached the mercy rule. The LEC Tournament kicks off for the RIC Anchorwomen as they play at Western Connecticut on Thursday, May 5 against Keene State.
Voyer and freshman attacker Ashley Signoriello brought RIC even, but it was Kinchla’s day as less than two minutes later, she gave UMass Dartmouth the lead back. Voyer scored again for RIC to tie the game at 3-3 only 0:22 after UMass Dartmouth took the lead. After nearly 10 minutes of neither team finding the back of the net, the Corsairs scored again with who else but
Kinchla? The senior standout sparked a rally that led to five consecutive UMD goals. At halftime the Corsairs lead was stretched to 9-5. Junior attacker Nicky Drolet and Voyer tried to light the Anchorwomen’s offensive fire in the second half by scoring the half’s first two goals, putting the deficit at two, 9-7, but UMass Dartmouth answered with four straight of their own,
three courtesy of Kinchla. RIC brought it back within three, at 13-10 with 11:59 left, but the offense was stagnant for the remainder of the game and the Corsairs survived for the 15-11 victory. Despite seeing no postseason action, the Anchorwomen finished the season with their most wins since the 2005 season.
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Anchorwomen stunned by Colonials RIC loses home-field advantage in LEC Tournament By AJ Clark Anchor Sports Writer
After sweeping UMass Boston, the Rhode Island College softball team had an opportunity to clinch homefield advantage for the upcoming Little East Conference Tournament for the fifth time in the last seven years with a victory, but that slipped away when they were swept in a doubleheader by Western Connecticut who will now host the upcoming tournament. The Anchorwomen closed the season with a 30-9 overall record and 9-5 record in LEC play. Head coach Maria
Morin’s squad reached the 30win plateau for the fifth time in the last six years. Top-seeded Eastern Connecticut claimed the conference’s regular season title yesterday, but cannot host. RIC, Keene State and Western Connecticut all finished second in the league with identical 9-5 records. However, the Colonials were the only team of the three to win a game against the vaunted Warriors, who posted an impressive 13-1 LEC record. RIC dropped all the way to the fourth seed in the upcoming tournament and will face thirdseeded Keene State in opening
round action at Western Connecticut on Thursday, May 5. The Colonials will be the second seed. The Anchorwomen traveled to UMass Boston on Saturday, April 30 and reached the 30 win mark on the season after 7-2 and 2-1 victories. Game one was dominated by RIC senior pitcher Amanda Berard who picked up her 11th win on the season after throwing seven innings, allowing just two runs and racking up 10 strikeouts. On the other side, Western Connecticut senior pitcher Emily Courtesy of RIC Athletics
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Senior first baseman Chelsi Panarelli.
Anchormen keep playoff hopes alive with LEC split By George Bissell Sports Editor
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Sophomore second baseman Joan Mustafa rounds second base.
Rhode Island College junior shortstop Kyle Allaire went 7-for-9 with four runs scored and three RBI, while classmate first baseman Dan Hopkins went 4-for-8 with five runs scored, two homers and three RBI, as the RIC baseball team split a Little East Conference doubleheader at Western Connecticut on Saturday afternoon. Both teams kept their LEC Tournament hopes alive with a split in the afternoon twin billing. The Colonials (16-16, 5-7 LEC) edged the Anchormen (15-17, 4-8 LEC) 4-3 in 10 innings in game one. RIC took game two, 16-6 in eight innings.
RIC senior Gary Levesque dropped to 3-5 on the season after Western Connecticut junior catcher David Simone blooped the game-winning hit over RIC senior second baseman Mike Giustino and Western Connecticut sophomore shortstop Chris Alberto scored the gamewinning run, narrowly avoiding the tag of RIC senior catcher Justin Corso. Simone’s single capped off a two-run rally in the bottom of the 10th inning for the Colonials. Levesque allowed just four runs on six hits with 13 strikeouts in nine innings of work. Western Connecticut senior southpaw Billy Armstrong See PLAYOFF Page 29