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Parking subtraction – Where did 200 student spots go?

Moving RIC, part II nicholas J. liMa anchor contributor An ongoing series by The Anchor on transportation at RIC. This week, Part II reveals how students have lost parking spaces to faculty, staff, and construction on campus.

Starting this week, 7,800 students commuting to Rhode Island College may want to add some extra time to their journey to campus.

As of Sept. 16, overflow commuter parking in L-Lot, behind the residence halls, “will cease,” according to an advisory posted on the college’s official website, and the lot “will revert to parking for residential students only.”

But an in-depth Anchor survey of parking at RIC has found that this most recent change is only the latest in a series of parking reductions that have impacted students.

From careful analysis of both recent and historical satellite imagery provided by Google Earth, as well as direct observations of all 34 parking lots, The Anchor found that just over 800 of the roughly 2,950 non-residential parking spaces on campus–over 27 percent–serve the college’s 1,200 faculty and staff.

And since the implementation of a campus-wide parking sticker program just over one year ago, the number of faculty and staff spaces on campus has increased–by triple digits.

The poster child of RIC’s parking struggle, discussed numerous times by Student Parliament during last year’s session, could be C-Lot, a former student lot converted to faculty use in 2012.

“We wanted to get it back for students, but when we presented our case to the administration last year that it was half empty all day, they said the Art Center faculty will be using C-Lot going forward,” said Student Community Government, Inc. President Hillary Costa.

Parking Lot C, located between Whipple and Alger Halls, was once a green area populated by several trees, until the college administration, under then-President John Nazarian, approached SCG officers looking for input on the area becoming a new student lot, in response to repeated student concerns at the time about parking on campus.

Christopher Buonanno, a member of the Class of 2010, served as both secretary and president of SCG when the 67-space lot was

proposed and created.

“I was in office when the parking lot was built,” Buonanno said. “I’m disappointed that a parking lot that was created specifically with the idea of student and event parking in mind is now used only for faculty and staff.”

“The main motivation behind Dr. Nazarian’s decision to cut down trees where students could sit in the shade and congregate, and make the area a parking lot, was in direct response to a demand for more student parking,” Buonanno said. “His motivations have clearly been forgotten.”

“I am very disappointed that something SCG worked hand-in-hand with the administration in creating for students has now been earmarked for faculty and staff only,” he said.

I think the administration’s reaction in giving C-Lot to the faculty is a blow to the student body,” Costa said, “Because time and time again I’m told that the faculty lot in front of Roberts [D-Lot] has a number of spaces unfilled. The students don’t feel as if they’re a priority.”

Prior to 2012, students were also permitted to park in almost any faculty or staff lot after 2:30 p.m. According to Campus Police Chief Fred Ghio, however, the college administration decided to restrict all faculty and staff lots at all times when the parking sticker program went into effect.

Before stickers, commuters could also freely park behind the residence halls, an area which never filled up, Ghio said.

But the implementation and advertisement of commuter overflow parking this semester at the unused portion of L-Lot drew fire from resident students, who registered complaints to Campus Police about their lot having few, if any, available spaces during the day for residents returning from off-campus work or appointments. The problem was compounded by this summer’s removal of 18 resident spaces along Dorm Lane for fire safety reasons.

When it comes to parking, “the first two weeks is always a nightmare,” Ghio said, which is part of the reason why that overflow parking was only temporary.

But what’s different this year is that still more spots on campus have been eliminated.

The transition of College Road to two-way traffic left commuters with another 21 spots subtracted. Construction along Library Road by the baseball field has further reduced the total available by 19 (although when the proj-

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Students fill up available parking well before “peak” hours. ect is completed later this semester, Ghio said the area’s new alignment should result in a net gain of eight or nine spots).

Further complicating the parking situation, the sticker system also converted several East Campus parking areas–previously open to anyone–to faculty and staff only, most notably the 46 spaces of Lot E-4 and 20 in E-1.

Still further, parking areas around Physical Plant, such as H-Lot, have their student capacity reduced by as many as 25 spaces designated as “staff only” and for college-owned vans and work trucks.

Many of the recent parking changed have been made as a result of the Campus Master Plan, the strategic planning process the college goes through every decade to guide future growth and enhancements. However, The Anchor’s analysis found many of the Master Plan’s Final Report findings to be inaccurate, or have been quickly made outdated by construction.

A dozen faculty and staff lots and restricted parking areas were incorrectly counted in the 2010 plan’s analysis as student spaces, and other current student lots, in many cases, had their total number of spaces over-counted.

Since the Final Report was released, a new, 30-space faculty lot, E-8, has been constructed behind the Kauffman Center.

The one subtraction in faculty spots has been the loss of a half-dozen administrator

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spots on the side of Roberts’ Hall as a result of Alex and Ani Hall’s construction–spots that were relocated to D-Lot. Overall, the last three years has seen the total number of student parking spots at RIC reduced by nearly 200, while faculty and staff have gained over 170.

The escalation of student parking struggles has been evident to WXIN General Manager Thomas Lima and his staff. The student-run radio station is comprised mostly of commuters.

“I’ve definitely seen an uptick in complaints from my station staff about lack of parking this year,” Lima said.

WXIN Program Director Nick DeSimone said what concerned him was the number of faculty and staff stickers he sees in student and “open” lots (such as the Student Union Loop), while faculty lots nearby sit half-empty, allegedly taking spots away which students could use.

“I don’t see the point why faculty have their own lots when so many just park in ours,” DeSimone said. “The majority of faculty lots I see are almost half empty by noon every day. But I have to park behind the Rec. Center and sprint to my class in Gaige Hall.”

The elimination of open parking after 2:30 p.m. has also led some students to raise safety concerns about lengthy nighttime walks across campus after eve-

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Privacy for the people Elisha Kay Aldrich Anchor Contributor Privacy in the digital age may seem nonexistent, but in a two-hour discussion last Thursday in Sapinsley Hall, experts were able to assert the idea that identity and privacy protection is possible. This forum was the first in the Publick Occurrences series, which was created through a partnership between Rhode Island College, The Providence Journal and Leadership Rhode Island.

The focus of this first meeting was the debate as to whether or not Americans should trade personal privacy for national security.

The event drew over 200 people, all wanting to take part in the discussion. The panel of experts ranged from journalists to law enforcement workers. The experts in attendance were Ebony Reed, the assistant chief

of bureau for the New England Associated Press; Timothy Edgar, a visiting fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute; Peter Gaynor, the director for the Providence EMA Homeland Security; Todd Hammond, an information security manager at RBS/Citizens Bank; Heather Egan Sussman, a law partner at McDermott, Will & Emery LLP; Steven Brown, the executive director for the Rhode Island chapter of the ACLU; Rosanna Cavanagh, the executive director for the New England First Amendment Coalition; and Colonel Steven O’Donnell, the superintendent for the Rhode Island State Police.

Although all the panel members agreed that complete privacy is a thing of the past, they also all agreed that with enough effort, individuals can indeed protect themselves.

“We have to be demanding of high regulations and controls,” said Hammond on

the use of personal information for retailers to conduct market research. “It’s really incumbent upon us to hold these providers accountable.”

Cavanagh agreed from a government standpoint, especially after it was learned that the Justice Department was secretly obtaining phone calls of AP reporters and editors earlier this year.

“Government transparency is so important. [The government] should operate in a glass house, so to speak.”

Brown claimed that the government actually violates privacy laws all the time, and only stops for a moment when the public speaks out.

“Unless we start addressing those issues on a regular basis, it will be too late,” he said.

Gaynor and Col. O’Donnell, though, were the ones who understood the battle be-

The next Publick Occurrences forum will take place in Sapinsley Hall on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 pm.

The subject is “How does Obamacare effect you?” Seats are limited, and attendees must register beforehand by calling 401-273-1574. tween keeping one’s personal privacy and making sure the country is safe.

“We’re always fighting, trying to keep the balance between privacy and safety. Our cameras are simply used as a s tool to ensure the safety of the public,” said Gaynor.

Col. O’Donnell furthered the point, saying that “it’s a balance constantly in doing law enforcement and trying to keep you safe.”

Despite the somber outlook on the situation, it was agreed by all parties that even though our government has violated our privacy, we can also rely on the government to fix it, thanks to activist groups putting pressure on them to do so.

Vice President Ryan Bettencourt Rebecca Allen News Editor This week we delve into Vice President of SCG, Inc, Ryan Bettencourt, whose profile comes courtesy of SCG, Inc Secretary Kaitlyn Burke.

Ryan is one of the most complex yet simple people I have ever met. He’s always laid back and to see him stressed out is a rarity, yet he seems to have his plate full of a thousand different things at any given time. Sometimes he’s involved in so many things, it hurts my head to just think about them all.

Even with so much going on, Ryan manages to keep his head on straight and still has time to keep a vested interest in his friends’ well-being. Ryan is a one-of-a-kind type of person. He makes time for everyone and anything he can with just the end goal of helping to better RIC, the community, the people around him and himself. So far, he’s done a pretty damn good job.

You’re both president of the sophomore class and the vice president of SCG, Inc.; How did you go from a bright and shiny freshman to where you are now?

Well, my SCG journey actually started behind a camera, filming Student Parliament for Anchor TV. After watching a few meetings, one of my friends reached out and said that parliament would be a great opportunity for me. That was

in the spring semester during my first year at RIC, and by the end of the semester I was running for deputy speaker as a write-in candidate.

After winning that election, I served as deputy speaker of Student Parliament for the year and then decided that running for vice president was the next step for me. My decision to declare myself a candidate for president of the sophomore class came because Student Council is one of the things I wish I would have joined in high school. I want to help the students that I will be graduating with have a great academic year.

Give us the goals you want to accomplish as SCG vice president in three sentences or less.

One of my main goals for this year is that I want every RIC student to know that SCG, Inc. is here to be their voice and that they can reach out to us about their problems on campus, no matter what the problem is. My next goal ties in with my first, I want to work with the rest of the SCG, Inc executive council to build a more proactive Student Government approach. Another goal of mine is to fill every seat in Student Parliament for the 2013-2014 academic year.

What would you say are the three most important skills needed to excel as the SCG, Inc vice president?

The three most important skills needed to excel as vice president are communication, interpersonal and perseverance. As vice president,

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SCG Vice President Ryan Bettencourt. recruiting new members for Student Parliament and its committees is one of the main aspects of the job. To be able to recruit successfully, you need great communication skills and a bit of perseverance, as well, because at a college the size of RIC, there are plenty of students that want to get involved. The vice president needs to continuously reach out to students and be a friendly face around campus that students can feel comfortable approaching.

came displeased with the NSA’s intrusion into people’s private lives. Now the NSA must stop Digital Fortress from becoming a threat to national security.

As for a movie, I personally can’t think of a better one to suggest than Donnie Darko. As predictable of an answer that is for me, I have to say there are some solid actors in the movie (Gyllenhaal siblings, Barrymore, Swayze, and even Seth Rogan) to go along with an intricate story that easily makes it my favorite movie.

If you could make everyone on campus watch one movie and read one book, what would they be and why?

What is your most unusual skill and how did you find out that you have it?

If I could make everyone on campus read one book it would have to be “Digital Fortress” by Dan Brown. This tech-thriller peaked my interest when I read that the NSA’s code breaking supercomputer comes across a new code named Digital Fortress which it cannot break. The code was written by a former NSA employee who be-

One of my most unusual skills is the ability to notice objects that are hanging on a wall that are not level, even if it is off just slightly.

I frequently find myself straightening picture frames everywhere I go. That might be more of a pet peeve than a skill, but I do seem to have a good eye for it.

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“The students have to walk across a dark campus, but the faculty generally do not,” said WXIN News Director Rob Smith. “It’s ridiculous that, in terms of safety, we’re not on a level playing field at night.

We’re not URI in Kingston. We’re in the middle of Providence. This is not exactly a great area.”

“You can’t get a parking spot past 10 a.m.,” Smith added. “I pay thousands of dollars in tuition, plus a transportation fee of $15, and some days can’t get a spot anywhere.”

The Anchor studied several lots on campus at key times, and found that, even as late as last Thursday, by mid-morning every major commuter lot–A, B, H, I and J–was at or over capacity. In fact, at one point at 11 a.m., the number of illegally parked cars in A-Lot exceeded the number of open spaces we counted by six in the only commuter lot on campus that had any free–E-3, adjacent to the Rec. Center.

While Ghio said that, historically, students dropping classes, upperclassmen nursing and education students beginning off-campus work, and other factors typically combine to ease parking tensions after the semester’s first two weeks, some student leaders say that

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September 16, 2013 the recent elimination of spaces, combined with the removal of L-Lot as commuter overflow, could counter those factors.

“I parked behind the dorms twice this week,” Lima said. “I don’t imagine the conditions will improve dramatically just because it’s the third week of school.”

“You see complaints every year during the first few weeks of school,” Costa said. “But students are the most frustrated that I’ve seen in my four years at Rhode Island College.”

According to the Master Plan Final Report, after several observations, “the least number of available parking spaces recorded on campus was 536,” and the campus never utilized more than 85 percent of parking capacity.

The report fails to mention, however, the parking chaos at RIC during the beginning of each semester–nor what happens when hundreds of spaces are eliminated due to snowfall during the winter months. And The Anchor’s study–conducted during the same “peak” time periods as the Master Plan– found less than 25 open student spots on campus at one point, with twice that number of illegally parked cars observed and dozens others circling. Meanwhile, The Anchor noted that several faculty lots–including J, D, and C–sat at less than 75 percent of capacity during the same “peak” times.

Ghio said the sticker program, which cost about $55,000 for the college to implement, may also come with a student price tag in the future. While he noted plans are still being discussed, the police chief said the college administration is considering a $5 per sticker fee when stickers begin expiring in 2014.

That’s still a far cry from URI, where commuter students pay $175 and residents $250 annually for a sticker.

One future solution to RIC’s parking woes could be the elimination or reduction of freshmen resident parking–according to Ghio, RIC is the only school in the state left where freshmen residents can bring cars.

And to thwart illegal parkers, Ghio said the college decided to hire Showtime Security to be posted outside of faculty lots at the beginning of each semester–C, D, J and U-Lots last year, and just C, D, and J-Lots this year. The extra security, Ghio said, was not just so students could be foiled from attempts to park in faculty lots, but also to convince faculty members that had put off getting a sticker to comply with the program.

Ghio said the security augment–which this semester was just for the first week of classes–was paid for out of the Campus Police budget, not the student-created transportation fee that pays for discounted RIPTA bus passes and parking improvements.

While faculty and staff can register two cars with stickers, Ghio noted that incidents of students using the second of these have been isolated–there were only two cases that he was aware of and dealt with.

Ghio and his deputy chief, Steven Casbarro, cautioned students, faculty and staff that any ticket issued on campus is a $50 state ticket that, left unpaid, can quickly result in a license suspension.

While students have complained that they are unfairly targeted, Ghio said faculty and staff get their fair share of tickets, too.

In fact, one angry faculty member, who had just been issued a ticket for parking illegally, argued with Campus Police officials just outside Ghio’s office while we interviewed the chief for this story–and left in defeat.

Ultimately, while students perennially have concerns about inadequate parking on campus, and complaints about ticketing, Casbarro said he and the 20-member Campus Police force aren’t out to get students. At the end of the day, he said, they’re just doing their jobs in enforcing rules and keeping the campus as safe and orderly as possible.

“We are absolutely here to support the students,” Casbarro said. “We’re here to support their mission of getting an education. The chief sets that tone, and I make sure our officers know it. That’s our mission.”

SCG creates recruitement plans Elisha Kay aldrich anchor contributor While last week’s Student Community Government meeting was filled with leftover business from last year, this week’s was filled with new objectives and goals for this semester.

Not only was there a new speaker onhand for parliament’s speaker series, the general fund for clubs and activities was announced and SCG discussed ways to recruit new members.

During Vice President Bettencourt’s announcements, he expressed concern in finding ways to recruit more members, to which Representative Milka Tolich kicked off the conversation by suggesting SCG host a meet and greet in Donovan Dining Center. Representative Jon Kmieciak agreed, suggesting parliament make use of the stage in the dining center. Kmieciak also expressed interest in recruiting students during Activities Day. Chief of Staff Rebecca Allen wanted to find more ways to get more academic representatives in SCG, but overall, they are looking for people who want to be involved and help RIC. Alumni Representative Aaron Buckley stressed the importance of adding members.

“We should focus on filling every seat possi-

ble to have the most Student Parliament diverse array of will meet on Wed., voices for debate,” Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in Buckley said.

SUroom 307.

Bettencourt also addressed the problems students have been experiencing while setting up their RIC email accounts to their iPhones. According to Bettencourt, this has been a major problem and the instruction sheets given out are not enough.

“I want to create something that goes beyond the existing help documents,” he said.

This week’s speaker was Linda Kent-Davis, the director of the Career Development Center. Kent-Davis chose to spend her time with SCG speaking about LinkedIn, the social networking website for professionals. LinkedIn has become an important career tool, so much so that the Career Development Center will even evaluate student LinkedIn profiles.

“Employers will normally give you ten seconds or less when looking at your resume.

LinkedIn should be the same … Please come to the Career Development Center because we are the people who can give you feedback,” said Kent-Davis.

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President Costa and Treasuerer Dean listen intently to a discussion during last week’s meeting.

In other officer announcements, President Costa has been meeting with department chairs, who reported that students have been wondering why their transfer credits did not go through. Costa is trying to find a way to alleviate this problem.

Costa also spoke about getting more people involved in the Green Up, Clean Up event on campus, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Students who attend have a chance to win VIP Groove Boston tickets.

Treasurer Tyler Dean discussed the general funds report, which has been released for the 2013-2014 school year.

When doing the budget, Dean found there was $127,057.32 which student clubs and

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activities did not use last year.

“I want clubs to stop arbitrarily throwing numbers out there. Make a plan,” Dean said.

Currently, the general fund is $303,859.45, which is likely to change in the coming weeks, though.

For next week’s meeting, SCG has invited a representative from RIPTA to speak about the changes that have been made over the past year. Because so many commuter students use RIPTA, SCG as a whole hopes to see as many people as possible show up for open forum, especially because so many students have reported problems getting to class after bus line changes were made. The entire RIC community is invited to come and make their voices heard.

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This week in history What happened this week throughout history?

From the founding of Boston to Mariano Rivera becoming the all time save’s leader, this week has brought on some truly remarkable moments in history. The men and women on the Mayflower had little idea that their voyage to the new world would help bring forth such change in the world, nor did President Garfield know when he woke up that morning he wouldn’t make it to the next. Tune in next week for more moments of history.

Monday, Sept. 16

1620: The Mayflower sets sail for new world.

1908: The General Motors Corporation is founded.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

1630: The city of Boston, Massachusetts is founded.

1920: The American Professional Football Association (later renamed National Football League) is organized in Canton, Ohio.

2001: The New York Stock Exchange re opens for trading after the September 11 attacks, the longest closure since the Great Depression.

Wednesday, Sept 18

1679: New Hampshire becomes a county of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

1919: The Netherlands gives women the right to vote.

1948: Margaret Chase Smith of Maine be comes the first woman elected to the US Senate without completing another senator’s term.

Thursday, Sept. 19 1796: George Washington’s “Farewell Address” is printed across America as an open letter to the public.

1881: U.S. President James A. Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting.

2011: Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball’s all time saves leader with 602.

Friday, Sept. 20 1973: Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in The Battle of the Sexes tennis match at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas.

2011: The United States ends its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.

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Obama tries to rally support for intervention in Syria Elisha Kay aldrich anchor contributor Worry stricken Americans tuned in to President Barack Obama’s address on Syria this past Tuesday night. While the speech was only 15 minutes long, the president was able to summarize the Syrian situation and America’s place in it.

In the beginning of his speech, Obama gave a brief rundown of what America has done in Syria the past two years: offer humanitarian support and assist the Syrian revolutionaries.

“The situation profoundly changed, though, on Aug. 21, when (President) Assad’s government gassed to death over a thousand people, including hundreds of children,” Obama said. “On that terrible night, the world saw in gruesome detail the terrible nature of chemical weapons and why the overwhelming majority of humanity has declared them off limits, a crime against humanity, and a violation of the laws of war.”

Chemical agents were internationally outlawed in 1997. This agreement is between 189 countries, which represent 98% of people worldwide. Obama said this attack violated the rules set forth in the agreement. Obama also said the American government is positive that Assad is responsible for the attack.

“In the days leading up to Aug. 21, we know that Assad’s chemical weapons personnel prepared for an attack near an area where they mix sarin gas. They distributed gas masks to their troops. Then they fired rockets from a regime-controlled area into 11 neighborhoods that the regime has been trying to wipe clear of opposition forces.”

After the first round of rockets were launched, more were released, and hospitals filled with the dead and the dying. Tests taken on the victims yielded results which proved the use of sarin gas.

President Obama elaborated on why he believes America has a responsibility to act.

“As the ban against these weapons erodes, other tyrants will have no reason to think twice about acquiring poison gas and using them. Over time our troops would again face the prospect of chemical warfare on the battlefield, and it could be easier for terrorist organizations to obtain these weapons and to use them to attack civilians.”

If use of these weapons becomes widespread, American allies like Israel would be under serious threat. American foes, like Iran, would become more powerful. That is why President Obama believes it is in the interest of American national security to order a targeted military strike in Syria.

“The purpose of this strike would be to deter Assad from using chemical weapons, to

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degrade his regime’s ability to use them and to make clear to the world that we will not tolerate their use,” said Obama.

However, he made it known he is not blind to the popular opinion of the American people. Most do not want another war, especially after the military’s involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is aware that American people would prefer that the government focus on the problems here at home, such as getting people jobs, educating children and growing the middle class.

Obama claimed that he has received many letters over the past few weeks from American citizens, and used the time in his speech to bring up their concerns.

The first concern was how the nation should not go to another war. Americans are tired of it. Obama defended himself, saying that the strike would not be war.

“I will not put American boots on the ground in Syria. I will not pursue an openended action like Iraq or Afghanistan. I will not pursue a prolonged air campaign like Libya or Kosovo. This would be a targeted strike to achieve a clear objective: deterring the use of chemical weapons and degrading Assad’s abilities.”

If our country does attack Syria, Obama claims that it will be a limited strike, only to send a message, not to start another war. The point would be to “make Assad think twice.”

Other citizens are concerned about retaliation.

“We don’t dismiss any threats, but the Assad regime does not have the ability to seriously threaten our military,” he answered.

Many more concerns arose, such as seek-

ing a solution that does not involve force, and that America should no longer be the world’s police force. While our president does agree with this, it cannot be denied that chemical weapons were illegally used to injure and kill innocent people.

But, through the worry and fear of another war, Obama was able to give Americans a silver lining.

…if the efforts for peace are not reciprocated, [Obama] is not afraid to uphold American ideals in an effective and targeted military strike.

“However, over the last few days we’ve seen some encouraging sign in part because of the credible threat of U.S. military action as well as constructive talks that I had with [Russian] President Putin. The Russian government has indicated a willingness to join with the international community in pushing Assad to give up his chemical weapons.

The Assad regime has now admitted that it

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has these weapons and even said they’d join the chemical weapons convention, which prohibits their use.”

While it is too early to see if this will be successful, if an agreement is made, it must make sure that the Assad regime keeps it.

Currently, Secretary of State John Kerry is traveling to meet the Russian foreign minister to discuss the situation. President Obama will continue discussions with President Putin, and France and the United Kingdom is also seeking to work with America, Russia, and even China to find a peaceful solution.

As he wrapped up his speech, Obama gave viewers an overview on American ideals, and why they play an important role in the Syrian situation.

“Our ideals and principles, as well as our national security, are at stake in Syria, along with our leadership of a world where we seek to ensure that the worst weapons will never be used. America is not the world’s policeman. Terrible things happen across the globe, and it is beyond our means to right every wrong. But when, with modest effort and risk, we can stop children from being gassed to death and thereby make our own children safer over the long run, I believe we should act. That’s what makes America different.

That’s what makes us exceptional.”

In short, this was not a declaration of war. President Obama is aware of the country’s concerns and is looking for a peaceful approach. But, if the efforts for peace are not reciprocated, he is not afraid to uphold American ideals in an effective and targeted military strike.

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Where I was Christian DeCataldo Opinions Editor It was a normal Tuesday morning. I woke up, ate breakfast and headed off to school. It was Sept. 2001, I had only just started fifth grade a few weeks prior and was still settling into my new school.

It was just another day.

At a quarter to nine my teacher was approached by another fifth grade teacher from across the hall. They whispered to each other then both left the room, neither of them even told us to behave. She returned a few moments later and continued teaching. Shortly after nine o’clock,

more faculty began circulating throughout the classrooms, whispering to the teachers and calling some students away to be taken home, their frightened parents in the doorway. I did not go home early and my teacher never told me what was going on but, even then, as a young, stupid child, I knew something was wrong When I got home that afternoon I still had no idea what had happened. Cell phones were not readily available and dial-up Internet service was still a thing, so I was completely in the dark until I walked in the front door. My father was in the living room, he had the television on. It was odd to see him awake, as he always had terrible work shifts which kept him awake at night and asleep during the day. He told me to come and sit with him. I did as I was told and looked at the television screen. The World Trade Center towers in New York City were on fire, both of them. Then they collapsed, one after the other. The footage repeated itself over and over and I watched in horror. The towers were on fire, then they fell, and I did not

think I could feel the way I felt–it was terrifying.

“Keep watching,” my father said, “this is history, don’t forget this.”

I did as I was told, I watched and I let those images burn themselves into my brain. No child or adult, no person should ever have to see those things, but the unthinkable was reality before me.

My father worked in the airline industry at the time. I eventually worked up the courage to ask him if he knew anyone on those planes. He did not answer and that was enough to tell me that he did. I was watching a tragedy; he was watching someone he knew be incinerated. No one should have to do that.

Every year I watch it and I remember what it felt like to be so far from the tragedy, but feeling so close. It was not just another day. I will never forget 9/11, and, if I had to venture a guess, neither will you.

In memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001: We will never forget.

no more sitting in a class each day which every fiber of your being loathes. The free will of college gives you the opportunity to become whoever you want to be, with a plethora of clubs, sports and internships designated for the students. You will most likely spend long nights in the library because a professor gave you a fifteen page paper, but that same professor could be

your key to a future career.

All in all, you paid for it, so make the most of it. Not everyone in high school wants to be there, but everyone in college does. If not, they wouldn’t be paying or showing up. You’re in the real world now.

No more detentions or vice principals, but the decisions you make here will affect the rest of your life.

'Keep watching,' my father said, 'this is history, don’t forget this.'

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High school vs. college Josh Estrella Anchor Contributor The transition from high school to college can be a tough one for many students.

No more school bells to tell you when to go to your next class, no teachers reminding you when your homework is due; everything is done completely on your own. This can be an overwhelming feeling when you first begin your year. Most of us have had parents, teachers, coaches and counselors to guide us through our day-to-day tasks and, especially, our major decisions. Once you step onto campus in the fall, however, your life is put into your own hands, whether you succeed or fail is completely your own decision.

During high school you woke up at the same time every day, went to the classes scheduled for you and saw most of the same people you had grown up with. In college, however, you design the schedule to your liking. You wake up when you decided to have your classes scheduled for, and you’re lucky if you know anyone in the class at all. That is if you decide to go

to class, because college classes are not as “mandatory” as high school.

As college is what you make of it, every student will have a different experience. You choose who you hang out with during breaks, if you want to spend your nights partying or if you want to hit the books and prepare for an internship you set up for in the morning. For some, this responsibility is too much to bear, but the key is time management. In high school, time management is planned out for you, but in college you are now expected to do this yourself. Almost every college student is eighteen or older and, as such, should be treated like adults. This makes for much bigger expectations in classes, paper writing and what you do outside of the classroom.

This responsibility is not all bad though, it is tough at first but most people adapt to like this lifestyle more. If you were used to having your hand held in high school, you will have a huge awakening. But once you’re used to such responsibility, it becomes easy to love. After all, you can pick the subjects you study,

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I don’t want to live on this planet anymore christian dEcataldo opinions Editor Why do I not want to live on this planet anymore? Well, I can take a break from building my Mars-bound rocket to tell you why. There are eight counties in northern Colorado that want to secede from the rest of the state because they do not agree with the rest of the state’s new gun control laws and renewable energy standards. It makes me laugh a little to think that these are the issues which make a population want to secede. They want guns with big magazines and lots of bullets, background

checks be damned and the ability to burn as much crude oil as they can just as God intended. Of course, to be honest, I would rather these counties secede from the U.S. entirely. It would make me feel a bit safer, even if I am living on Mars.

If that is not enough to make you want to join me on my trip to Mars–after a good terraforming of course–let me turn your attention to George Zimmerman.

He has been arrested again. Yeah, it turns out he assaulted his father-in-law and may or may not have threatened his wife with a gun. You would think this guy would try to lay low but the “funniest” thing about the incident is

that his attorney, the one who basically got him off the hook for murder (yes, I think he is guilty and I think Florida needs to take a long, hard look at its laws), has refused to represent Zimmerman because he has yet to be paid. I guess that is karma for the lawyer. Now I’m just waiting for it to hit Mr. Zimmerman.

Still not convinced it is time to leave Earth? Well, do not worry friends, I’ve saved the best for last. If this does not make you want to get on my homemade rocket and head into space, then nothing will: Justin Beiber.

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The foam party, while fun, was an inconvenience for students going to class and dinner.

A soapy mess ashlEy goldbErg anchor Editor Coming back to school, everyone looks forward to the welcome back events held by Programming. But if you were around this week you probably had a few complaints. It all started with paintball on the quad, which started on 6 p.m. on Monday, while classes were taking place. Programming was disrespectful and rude by interrupting classes, blasting music throughout the quad. The majority of graduate classes meet in the evening and at night. Such students come to Rhode Island College after a long day of work and

don’t deserve to have their classes disrupted by music. On top of the noise, the quad was left a mess. RIC student Brian Christie best described the next morning on the quad, saying, “it looks like someone threw up lucky charms.”

We are at the beginning of the school year, a time when many prospective students are planning a visit to our campus in hopes of attending RIC someday. Do we really want the place to look like a regurgitated box of cereal? I was hoping the campus would stay clean for more than a week.

On Tuesday, the scavenger hunt, while fun and exciting, asked students to go

running through buildings such as Gaige, Craig-Lee and the Adams Library to get pictures with professors, in classrooms and with numerous other objects. This not only disrupted professors trying to do work, but it disrupted classes with students who were trying to concentrate. The running around and yelling could be considered rude if found by the wrong person.

During free period there were animals on the quad, which is typically a fun event, but these animals were not enjoying themselves. The temperature was well into the

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90s and the animals had limited access to water, if any. If reported, this would not just be Programming in trouble, but RIC, as well. It could bring lawsuits and protests. The people were under the tents, while most of the animals were left in the beating sun, causing dehydration and for the animals to get irritated, which could have caused a safety issue if they snapped at a student or child around them.

Lastly, on Thursday, we had the foam party, which has happened in the past, but it is typically held on the quad. Since there was madness on the quad all week, complaints came flying in from staff, professors and even some students. The foam party was then moved to directly outside the Student Union and Ducey Student Media Center. This caused for many issues for students trying to get to and from class and dinner. The ones who did not get soaked were trying desperately to walk around the mess. The student organizations in Ducey still had business hours going on at the start of the event. The foam party caused a mess all over the place and created hazards when trying to walk around it. At the end of the party, they did not just spray down the suds, but used a leaf blower to blow them all over campus.

I did not realize January came already.

The soap will hopefully not destroy the grass just in time for prospective students to come check out our campus. Perhaps RIC student Sarah Kellerman said it best, “Free baths for the homeless!”

Complaints came flying in from staff, professors and even some students.

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The F word A new Point-of-View column Jess Bourget Anchor Contributor Do I dare speak the word aloud? That dirty, awful word that will corrupt your children? The word that is, so obviously, corrupting our society and changing our little girls into cat ladies? Oh, you mean feminism? Yep, I said it folks and I’ll proudly say it again. I’m a feminist! A big ol’ gender-stereotype-hating, liberal, patriarchy smashing feminist. Sadly, it’s still an insult to be called a feminist in the minds of some people today. Ladies are repelled away from the term like an oppositely charged magnet and men use “feminist” like we use the terms jerk or moron. It’s so sad to see a social movement being misunderstood all over the place.

When I asked about having a feminist column in The Anchor, I was met with great support–and some questions. What would I be writing about? People don’t want to read an article in which I complain about a guy holding a door open for me at school, and I don’t either. But that’s not what feminism is

about and neither is this column.

The F Word is going to be about what I have to say as a feminist–and believe me, there is a lot. I don’t know how people will take this column. I’m sure some of you are actually expecting me to be organizing a bra-burning next week. But these stereotypes are exactly why I think a feminist column is needed in The Anchor.

There are far too many stereotypes that the majority of feminists do not resemble and our cause suffers greatly for it. We are often judged quickly based on them too.

Feminists come in all shapes and sizes.

We speak differently, look differently and choose to present ourselves to the world in different ways. Take me for example: I love wearing dresses and lipstick. I have long hair, a boyfriend and my own feminist blog. I know other feminists who wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress or have tattoos or girlfriends or love tea. Some of us like cats, some like dogs. My point: there is no picture of feminism that all feminists adhere to. There is no box to be put in. It’s kind of freeing if you ask me.

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That being said, I think a good start for this column is for me to give you a definition of feminism. According to me, feminism is the belief that everyone is equal no matter how they identify. Man, woman, transsexual, gay, straight, lesbian–no matter who you are, you are a person and deserve to be treated as such. To me, feminism embraces people of all races and sexual orientation, and fights to defend their rights and make the playing field equal. Feminism fights

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our patriarchal society and seeks to deconstruct the social constructs that keep men and women from being equals.

I know that it’s a lot to take in and I’m sure I haven’t covered all the bases here, but that’s why there will be more articles.

I hope this column can clarify some understanding and create dialogue. I also plan to use it to talk about things going on in everyday life from a feminist perspective because, if you ask me, we need more of it!

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Welcome to RIC, I think Jason t. Johnson ric lifE Editor

Campus Calendar I bet you all are wondering,“What’s going on around campus next week?”

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Last week was fairly important for the incoming freshman class, and for good reason. Programming held one of their big events of the year: Welcome Week. As we all now know, Welcome Week is used to introduce freshmen to the college and create a sense of community amongst them. This semester’s theme for Welcome Week was based on “Finding Nemo,” however, it was called Finding RIC. Welcome Week took place last week from Monday to Thursday, with Friday being reserved for the first installment of Outrageous Bingo.

The most interesting day of Welcome Week came on Wednesday, during free period. A variety of animals visited the quad, such as monkeys, alligators, parrots and many more. Students got the opportunity to play with, pet, hold and, I believe, even feed and provide water to the animals. As many new Facebook profile pictures featuring animals from that day could attest, many students enjoyed themselves.

Monday saw a large scale paintball arena take place on the Quad. Rhode Island College’s Programming organization made use of a large inflatable arena to contain the paintball action, which was accompanied by music and free ice-cream for all attendees.

A picture scavenger hunt was held on

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Students enjoying the Foam Party last Thursday.

Tuesday, complete with a plushie fish prop.

Participants got to run around campus with a scavenger list, taking pictures of various objects with the fish in the picture. It ran on a point system, and I guess the more thematic the pictures were, the more points one would earn.

On Thursday afternoon, the sort-of finale of Welcome Week, Programming put on a Foam Party. Oddly enough this was held outside of the Student Union and Ducey Student Media Center, you know, right on the path to the Donovan Dining Center and the quad. I

imagine this was slightly problematic. This event had live DJ services provided by RIC’s 90.7 WXIN. The students who took part in this looked somewhat awkward and disgruntled by the fact that they weren’t sure what to do, yet, as time went on, they became more active and danced, making it look less of a tape-and-sticker tragedy.

All in all, Welcome Week has proven that the freshman class seems to be very active when it comes to on-campus events, and should hopefully enjoy Student Activities day on Sept. 25.

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Truly, truly outrageous Why so mysterious?

Jason T. Johnson RIC Life Editor “Outrageous Bingo” ran wild within the usual confines of the Student Union last Friday night. Student Activities held its monthly bingo event in the Student Union 307, welcoming more than 70 participants to a fun filled night full of free refreshments and various prizes.

Student Activities provided background music for the games and, as per usual, little old me had no idea what they were playing, since I’m pop culturally out of place. The event held different variations of bingo, such as speed bingo and four corners bingo. One variation saw players raise their hands to start the game. If players had numbers on their cards called, they had to put their hand down; last hand raised won a prize. Another variant was their version of last bingo, where it was similar to the previously stated version; however the last 6 players standing would get prizes.

The crowd was mostly freshmen, but many familiar faces from last year were also in attendance. What I found interesting were the bingo cards themselves.

I’m used to marker cards, which is what my grandmother uses. Instead, they used slider cards, which seems a little easier on the person instead of getting your hands dirty.

Before leaving, I received some very mixed reviews on the event. On one hand, Julian, a second year student here, said “Outrageous Bingo is off the chain. Easily one of the best student activities.” He was very excited about this, and seemed to have a grand time.

On the other hand, Briana Recchia, a fifth year student, and Samantha Recchia, a third year student, said, “The prizes weren’t very good. They used to be better, but not so much now.”

Despite the mixed sentiments, the majority of the crowd seemed to have fun.

As for my enjoyment, I chose not to play.

For the young writer must observe Outrageous Bingo because, according to student opinion, it is truly, truly outrageous.

Ryan Wilson Anchor Contributor Online dating is fun. Websites like OkCupid.com and PlentyOfFish.com are good mediums to meet new people and just talk.

As with all online dating, however, there is always that lingering question: “How do I know that the person I am talking to is actually who they say they are?” This phenomena is discussed in the popular TV show, “Catfish.”

Another similar aspect of online dating is peoples’ needs to hide, or conveniently leave out, parts of themselves that they think someone might dislike. This is the worst thing that you can do to yourself! Never be ashamed or secretive about who you are or what you have going for you physically. If you’re self-conscious about your big front teeth, or that you have a little extra meat on your bones, don’t hide it. Flaunt what you’ve got, because at least one person is going to see your picture and think “That bigtoothed, big-boned person is exactly what I’ve been looking for.”

The same is true when meeting someone in person. I know it’s cliche, but it’s the best advice that’s ever been given: “Be you.” Be you, because how will you meet someone who likes you if you’re pretending to be someone else? Be proud of what you’ve got because, if you hide it, the person that’s looking for it will never find you. You’ll find someone who thinks bushy eyebrows are incredibly sexy, or big noses are literally the cutest thing ever.

There are all kinds of people with different tastes, even if it doesn’t seem like it.

Also, don’t listen to what people think. If someone has something mean to say about you, that’s probably not the kind of person whose opinion you would value. If you can be yourself, people like you will find you, and you’ll find them. Those are the people that make the struggle worthwhile.

Meeting people and creating relationships can be hard, but it will be even harder if you censor yourself. You may not find yourself in a real relationship until you’re 30, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It just means that when you finally do meet someone who finds your personality endearing, it’s going to be that much sweeter.

Safe eating, safe dieting Ryan Wilson Anchor Contributor Every day, a vast number of people struggle with their physical appearance.

While one person may strive to lose weight, another person may struggle to keep weight on. Often times, when done correctly, losing weight can be healthful.

Other times, it can be harmful. However, before one can even begin to think about losing weight, he or she should learn how to stay properly nourished.

Eating healthy is not easy. At first it’s very hard. Most people start by cutting calories out of their diets. In fact, so many people do this that it must be the healthy thing to do, right? Wrong. It’s almost always the wrong step to take.

What people don’t realize is that by cutting calories without thinking, they’re consequently missing out on super important nutrients like protein, which builds muscle and keeps people from starving, and fiber, which keeps the digestive tract running safe and sound.

Also, calories are what give people energy, so don’t be afraid of them.

RIC students like to hate on the quality of the Donovan Dining Center, but in reality, the Don does a good job of offer-

ing healthy meals each day. There are all sorts of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables at the salad bar, which is easily the best thing at Don. At least one of the daily-served soups features garden vegetables and low-fat broth, and the soup cups can also be used to hold granola for mixing with yogurt. The hot entrees tend to boast some sort of healthy or vegetarian option, and the pre-packaged pasta is a great source of carbohydrates, even though the portions tend to be on the larger side.

As a key, remember that white meats are almost always good options and that you can’t ever go wrong with a plate full of fruit. It also helps to be mindful of the extra calories and fat content of dressings and sauces, as well.

Food from Donovan might get boring quickly, but thankfully it’s still incredibly easy to eat well when the dining center is closed. The Stop & Shop down the street from RIC is a great place to stock up on goods, so no one should ever get caught hungry. All the normal rules apply here: fruits, yogurts, veggies, rice, etc. are all good things to have. Cereals tend to be high in sugar, but oatmeal is a great alternative. One thing to consider as well is “quinoa” (keen-wah). Quinoa

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is a grain very similar to couscous and brown rice, except is easier to prepare and very high in protein and fiber.

Quinoa has a delightful texture served alone, but it also goes great on cereal, in oatmeal and yogurt, on sandwiches, salads and even in dips. Its versatility is

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Eating healthfully is admittedly a hard habit to get into, but it is possible to do.

Just remember: calories aren’t evil, Donovan isn’t as bad as everyone thinks and few things will make you feel better than having a nice, balanced meal.

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American craft time ty dugan Managing Editor , dan gabriElE contributing drinKEr All alcoholic beverages were purchased and consumed legally in off-campus residences. We drink beer seriously and safely, just in case you were wondering.

What is an American craft beer? Most would agree it is a locally brewed beer which does not exceed a certain region.

It is made with local ingredients, so as to be consumed by the local drinker. American beer, a $200 billion industry, has been dominated by mostly two corporations.

With nearly 2,500 American craft brewing companies sprouting up since the 1980s, it’s easy to see why this niche has quickly changed the market. Many of the big companies try to reproduce the flavor, but, arguably, they can’t. Sam Adams is one of the many small breweries which has expanded dramatically in just the last ten years.

For the autumn season, I have chosen to experiment with 6 seasonal brews in a multi-part franchise. While most of what I will be using are session beers, meaning they are meant to be drunk one at a time

and not shot down like some of the less refined Corona, Coors Light, or Pabst, keep in mind that these drinks are, for the most part, local, which means you won’t be able to find them outside of southern New England.

Sea Dog Pumpkin Ale Brewed and bottled in Portland, Maine Alcohol per volume: 4.7% You better be a pumpkin fan since this brew isn’t exactly boring in flavor. The taste is crisp and lacks a smooth texture, but I honestly expect this from Sea Dog brews. There is a definitive pumpkin flavor with hints of nutmeg and other assorted spices commonly used in pumpkin bread, which is only accentuated by its hoppiness. This is no seasonal flavor set–it is exactly as advertised: pumpkin.

I would definitely say that if you are having a harvest season dinner, this beer is great. Probably not so hot with burgers, but I bet a turkey dinner or meatloaf would go well. Just take it slow, the ale seems thin and goes down fast, much like a Bud, but it has a much higher alcohol level and it will catch up with you much more quickly.

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Samuel Adams Octoberfest Brewed and bottled in Boston, Massachusetts Alcohol per volume: 5.3% This is quite possibly one of my all time favorite beers. Another crisp beer, this time with an inescapable flavor of oak, nuts and apple– even the foam is spiced. It’s also really hoppy, so if that’s your thing, you’re in luck. Another autumn season brew, it’s reasonable to assume the flavor choices are of a much wider variety than Sea Dog’s singularly-pumpkin-sensation.

I find that it tastes like it just came from the distillery, every time, no matter what.

It is a very high quality brew, though not the most ideal form of craft beer. One of the

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downsides of bigger corporations is they can really go to any water source anywhere in the world and make their beer taste generically the same, every time. American crafts can only retain their taste when made where they were first realized. This gives them a niche in a community that a major conglomerate can’t really touch. While Sam Adams does just fine, next week’s seasonal brews might just blow it out of the water.

If you’re into American craft beer making, read Andy Crouch’s “The Good Beer Guide to New England.” A plethora of information and locations for the local craft beer consumer it is a great way to get your foot in the door for local brewmasters.

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Anchorwomen handed another loss saM allEn sports Editor The Rhode Island College women’s volleyball team is struggling to find their footing this season, picking up their 11th loss of the season on Saturday, after losing 3-0 to St. Joseph’s College.

The Anchorwomen loss gave the Monks their 5th victory in a row.

The Monks handed RIC a hard first set loss, beating them 25-10 in a very quick match. In the next two sets, the Monks defeated them 25-16 and, over the course of the day, the Monks received 16 service aces. The Anchorwomen only recorded three.

Sophomore Adriana Ambari was one kill short of tying her season high, getting seven kills on the day, along with an ace. Classmate Michelle Malboeuf recorded four kills and an ace while senior Amanda Cabral, had two kills, an ace and eight digs for the team high.

Lauren Palazzini and Emma Cajthaml were both used in the setter spot on Saturday. Cajthaml had eight assists to Palazzini’s seven, while both setters had five digs each.

The Anchorwomen take to the Murray Center this Tuesday at 6 p.m. when they host Lasell College. Lasell is an even 4-4 and the Anchorwomen hope to get their first win of the season on home court.

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Anchorwomen took to the net and lost this week.

The gym is a safe place ryan MallonEy anchor contributor “I PICK THINGS UP AND PUT THEM DOWWWWN!” Certain cheesy commercials play on our own fears of being judged by those around us, whether it’s being seen as weak, outof-shape or inadequate. As I look back to the beginning of my journey in the world of health and fitness, I remember being the kid who was picked last in gym class and called “fatso” by my peers. Even at the age of eight, I knew this was no way to go through life and decided to make a change, which combined regular exercise and a Weight Watchers nutrition program. From then on, I pursued fitness with a consistent interest and vigor. Yet, my heart goes out to those of you who may be approaching this from a fresh perspective.

The focus of this article is to remind everyone that the fitness experience should be positive and uplifting.

One thing I often hear from the beginning exerciser is the need to get into shape before using the gym. Honestly, I am not sure how this is supposed to be achieved. Beginning a workout program is a lot like learning to dance. At first, we all have no clue. But as you practice and learn the right moves, you enjoy the activity more and more. As long as

what you are doing is not unsafe, don’t be afraid of what other people think. If you are a few pounds or significantly overweight, I know at times it can feel like the spotlight is completely on you.

Truthfully, there are many more people silently cheering you on in your fight than there will ever be that would poke fun.

Remember, “Rome wasn’t built in a day” and “you have to crawl before you run.” These idioms are on point as it relates to health and fitness. If you can last five minutes on the stair master the first time you try, go for six minutes the next time. The fad diets and quick fix workout programs are almost sure to fail with the average beginning exerciser. They push too hard and demand too much. The key is to set small goals and make small consistent changes to a healthier lifestyle. It should be empowering and even exciting to see your ideal self emerge and to experience increased energy levels and better health.

I’d like to end with an aside to my personal motivation towards reaching out to you, the student body. I have made it my personal mission in life to help reach as many people as I achieve a better quality of life. Personally, I have experienced the immense benefits of healthy living and physical fitness and want to share this joy with everybody!

Send your comments, questions, or any hot topic you would like covered as it relates to health and fitness to rmalloney_6175@email.ric.edu courtesy of visualphotos.com

If I do not include your question in an article, I will at least respond to you directly and do my best to set you on the right path.

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Estrada leads the Anchormen to victory saM allEn sports Editor The Rhode Island College men’s soccer team took down the Regis College Pride last Saturday, with a little help from sophomore midfielder Camilo Estrada, bringing their record to 3-1-2 on the season. The 5-1 victory was the Anchormen’s second in a row, after beating Endicott College 1-0 in overtime last Tuesday night.

Within the first 10 minutes, the Anchormen had already recorded a goal.

Sophomore Kevin Arboleda moved the ball past goal-tender Manny Calderon to give the visitors the early lead. Arboleda was assisted by fellow sophomore Sean Grant, who found his teammate open in the middle of the field.

Just seconds after RIC goalie Douglas Morgan stopped Graham Sutherland from scoring, Marek Kotecki headed the ball into the net after the Pride were given a throw in. Halfway through the first half, the score was tied at one a piece, but only for three minutes. Junior

sensation Emmanuel Asiedu quickly found classmate Kwasi Boateng on a corner kick to give the Anchormen the lead they wouldn’t lose.

Five minutes before the end of the first half, Estrada, coming off the bench, netted his first goal of the game.

It was Estrada versus Calderon, with Estrada coming out on top.

The second half of the game similarly belonged to Estrada. Five minutes in, the midfielder once again beat out a Pride defensemen and went oneon-one with Calderon, kicking the ball low for his second goal of the game, putting the Anchormen up 4-1. Estrada finished off his day with a hat trick, scoring for the final time in the 65th minute.

Morgan recorded his first win of the season in net, making three saves, while the Pride’s Calderon made six saves, but picked up his first loss of the season.

The Anchormen take the field again on Wednesday, at home against Bridgewater State University at 6 p.m.

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Sophomore Camilo Estrada pulled a hat trick against Regis College last weekend.

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September 16, 2013

Still Won’t Lose Anchorwomen refuse to drop ball on winning streak. saM allEn sports Editor

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Anchorwomen Chelsea Brown named LEC Tennis Player of the Week.

2007, seven long years ago.

Most of the member’s of the Rhode Island College Women’s Tennis team weren’t even in high school then. That was the last time the women started off the season with a 6-0 record. Now with the undefeated record, and their first win in Little East Conference play, they look to take the conference by storm.

After defeating Gordon College 5-4 on their home court last Thursday, the Anchorwomen traveled to Southern Maine University for their first LEC game of the season. The team was lead by veteran sophomore Sadie Campanella and freshman Jorgie Martin at the No. 1 doubles spot. They battled hard to a close 9-8 victory against two strong Southern Maine seniors, Mary Morin and Emily Boutin. The two now have a 4-2 record on the season.

Remaining undefeated at their No. 2 doubles spot is the freshmen duo of Julie Reddy and Noelle Tiberi. They too defeated their Southern Maine opponents 9-8. Although the pair has yet to lose, Reddy picked up her first singles loss of the season at the No. 4 spot. She is now 5-1 on the year and 0-1 in Little East play. Tiberi crushed her opponent at the No. 5 singles postion 8-1. Finishing off the doubles sweep of the day was junior Chelsea Brown and sophomore Tressa Cannata, who won 8-0.

At the No. 2 singles position, Brown won by scores of 6-4, 6-1 and Cannata defeated Boutin to help seal the victory for the Anchormen. Picking up the only other match loss for the day was Campanella at the No. 1 singles spot.

The Anchorwomen look to stay unbeaten on Tuesday when they host Emerson College in a non-conference game. The match is set to take place at 4 p.m.

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half of the game, Palmer did manage to make nine saves, keeping the score from going into the double digits. The Mariners brought in senior goalie Kaylee Woodford to finish the game, making four saves and

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Two players had their first career goals, the other team scored for Rhode Island College, and the Anchorwomen went home with an 8-0 win in their pocket. It’s safe to say that the Rhode Island College women’s soccer team dominated on Saturday when they faced off against Mitchell College in non -conference play.

The scoring started early for the Anchorwomen when junior Danielle Peloquin found Gabrielle Turner on the field and she got the ball past Mariner’s goalie Shirley Palmer in the 11th minute. Peloquin and Turner would go on to combine for four goals during the game. They paired up again five minutes later; Peloquin once again feeding the ball to Turner, who netted the goal.

The third goal of the game was not scored by the Anchorwomen even though

it was a RIC goal. The Mariners got the ball in their own net, giving the Anchorwomen a team goal. It was all down hill from there for Mitchell College. Next up was Lauren Maisano, who received the ball from Jacklyn Greenman for her second goal of the year.

Before the first 45 minutes were over, Peloquin would record her two goals of the game to give RIC the 6-0 and putting Mitchell College way out of reach of the win. Peloquin’s first goal came at the 26th minute with an assist from Turner and then took a ball from Chelsea Combs for her second goal.

The second half was all about first career goals. First to score was Sam Nolte in the 84th minute followed shortly by Harmony Tillison in the 88th minute.

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Junior goal-keeper Audrey Martin recorded her second win of the season and improved to a 2-1-1 record while Palmer was handed the lose for the Mariners.

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The Anchorwomen are in action again on Wednesday as they hit the road and take the short drive to take on Bridgewater State University at 7 p.m.