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Recreation Center received by the college community

Students hailed by the college for recent renovations

After years of renovation work and 12 million dollars later, RIC officially received their new Recreation Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on Sept. 3. College and state officials noted the important role played by students that made the new fitness facility a possibility.

“It was the students’ input that was critical … and it is the students whose fees will pay for the facility,” said Donald Tencher, RIC’s director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation.

Many donors, administrators, alumni and a handful of students attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Recreation Center. Tencher opened the event with appropriate pomp and circumstance for the occasion.

“I am deeply appreciative,” Tencher said during his welcome. He also reminded the administration and alumni present that the day was “all about students.”

In addition to recognizing the new Recreation

Center, the college also held a dedication ceremony for the Dr. Ivy Denise Locke Memorial Terrace, named after RIC’s late vice president of administration and finance from 2006-10.

Governor Lincoln Chafee was on hand and recognized Locke’s efforts, noting how proud he was, along with RIC as a whole, to have the opportunity to name the terrace after her and the good work she did for the college.

Chafee also made a point to state his pride in the higher education system in the United States, acknowledging that a complete education does not stop at the mind, but that the physical body is also relevant to the life of a student.

RIC President Nancy Carriuolo thanked Tencher and the crew at the Recreation Center staff for being patient during her “famous inspections,” which had earned her “a little pink sledgehammer and hard hat.” She remarked on the 80,000 square feet allotted to the facility, as well as the new Wi-Fi lounge, foyer, $2,500 worth of fitness equipment, multi-use studio, wrestling facilities and sports medicine of-

fice. She also reminded those in attendance that RIC is the only college in the country to have hosted both the Obama and Clinton presidential campaigns, and her eagerness to utilize the center for other related occasions in the future.

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Gov. Chafee, RIC President Carriuolo and SCG President Kyla Pecchia among other state officials attend the dedication.

Congressional hopefuls rumble at RIC

College hosts first of many ADP political debates

Three sets of candidates vying to represent Rhode Island in Congress took the stage in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall on the night of Sept. 6, culminating in an at-times fiery exchange among Democratic hopefuls for the state’s 1st Congressional District.

The debates were sponsored by the American Democracy Project at RIC and NBC-10, which taped the first two debates and broadcasted the 7:30 p.m. debate live.

The stakes were highest for the last debate, which pitted incumbent U.S. Rep. David Cicilline against businessman Anthony Gemma and perennial candidate Christopher Young, and was the only of the three to be scheduled for a full hour.

In the debate, Gemma toned down voter fraud accusations against Cicilline that he made earlier in the campaign, but kept on the offensive against the former Providence mayor for what Gemma said were “lies” Cicilline made about the city’s fiscal condition during the last election cycle.

“Will you apologize – not for the word choice – but for the actual lie about the financials in the city of Providence?” Gemma asked Cicilline in a questionyour-opponent segment posed by NBC-10’s Gene Valicenti at the tail end of the debate’s second half hour.

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said. “I have already acknowledged that I did not use language I should have used … that I was overly optimistic – that it was never my intention to lie or misrepresent – that I was overly optimistic about the condition of the city. I accept responsibility for every decision I made in those eight years, and my hope is that when people look at our work, they will look at where that city began, where we brought it, a great team of people and that they will fairly evaluate the work we did in those eight years.”

The debate, which touched on topics ranging from jobs to immigration and foreign policy to abortion, from voter fraud allegations to tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge, was generally kept flowing by Valicenti, who asked each of the candidates to submit brief answers in a “lightning round,” and wasted no time in moving from topic to topic.

However, Young, a former candidate for mayor of Providence, frequently interrupted the other candidates, and had to be prompted by Valicenti on multiple occasions to stop speaking out of turn.

At one point, Young said that U.S. Sen. Jack Reed “belongs in jail,” and claimed that “there is an organized crime syndicate running this state.”

Still, both Cicilline and Gemma managed to stay on message, focusing the majority of their time on their respective plans to help Rhode Island’s lagging economy and high unemployment rate.

“This is about creating jobs,” Gemma said repeatedly throughout the debate. “The reality is we must come up with creative ways around congressional

gridlock.”

“We have 60,000 Rhode Islanders out of work,” said Cicilline, adding that he is very proud of the work the Rhode Island congressional delegation has done to bring jobs back to the state.

The exchange followed a four-way Republican debate for the 2nd Congressional District, where hopeful challengers of long-time Democratic U.S. Rep. James Langevin squared off for 30 minutes at 3:30 p.m. The front-runner in the race, Michael Riley, faced off against Michael Gardiner, Kara Russo and Donald Robbio. Langevin faced perennial challenger John Matson in a 30-minute debate shortly before 2 p.m.

Touching upon many of the same issues as the nighttime live debate, the earlier debates, likewise moderated by Valicenti, focused primarily on the candidates’ proposals to fix the economy and stances on key issues.

An odd moment occurred in the Republican debate when Russo announced to the audience that they were invited to her wedding reception on Saturday – an announcement her fiancé, Young, likewise made during his nighttime debate.

Later on this fall, the ADP will be collaborating with the Community College of Rhode Island for a presidential DebateWatch event at CCRI’s Knight Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 3, and, among other scheduled events and panels, ADP and NBC-10 will host general election debates for the winners of this week’s primaries on Thursday, Nov. 1.

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Tampons and convenient printing for all Parliament’s newest resolutions provide peace-of-mind to students by kyle grant

While the second Student Community Government, Inc. (SCG, INC.) Parliament meeting of the year featured gridlock on a resolution reforming stipends, the meeting did yield two passed resolutions that will implement tremendous convenience to students at Rhode Island College.

The Feminine Products Resolution, brought to the table by SCG President Kyla Pecchia and Treasurer Jordan Day, passed unanimously by Parliament.

The resolution will implement quarter-dispensers of feminine care products in women’s bathrooms across the campus.

“RIC is a campus that is 60 percent women, and is predominantly a commuter school, so it is very strange they don’t have something in place,” said Barry Nickerson, alumni representative. “What if a student is in the social work building and something happens? Right now she would have to walk to the campus store all away across campus.”

RIC’s lack of feminine care products was actually revealed to SCG by Occupy RIC, a student movement whose involvement on campus has become more obscure this semester.

Meanwhile, the Printing Resolution, which also passed unanimously, will bring a printer and computer identical to those used in the computer labs to each of the residence halls, allowing student residents to print papers after the computer labs in Whipple and Horace-Mann close at nights and on weekends.

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the table by Day, was tabled for next meeting after deliberation caused by an amendment proposed by Speaker Travis Escobar. The original stipend was reformed by the Finance Commission, which created an amendment stating that a RIC student could not receive a stipend for an executive or subsidiary board from more than three organizations.

Escobar, former SCG President (2010-12), provided his own amendment to the revision, stating that a student cannot collect a subsidiary or executive stipend from the same organization for more than four years or from more than two organizations.

Rob Santurri Jr., Parliament member and business manager of WXIN, contested the amendment, claiming students can use the fact that they would not collect a stipend as leverage to keep positions.

After much debate, Treasurer Day decided to table the resolution and send it back to the Finance Commission for further revision. Scott Kane, dean of students, disagreed with tabling the issue, since Finance would have to send the revision back to SCG anyways. Ultimately, Treasurer Day believed it would be “inherently unethical” to make a decision on stipend reform without members of Finance Commission present. Day plans on inviting members of Finance Commission to the next meeting to make the decision on stipend reform.

While stipend reform may have ended in a snarl, SCG nonetheless passed two major resolutions that will have a considerable effect on the RIC community.

The second week of the semester proved to be a productive one for SCG. Student Parliament will next meet on Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Google puts RIC campus on the map Campus map receives a modern twist With the help of Google Maps software, RIC boasts a new and improved campus map – one fully accessible to the college community via smartphones and hands-free devices.

The new campus map was provided to RIC students and visitors by Shaylin Gruslin, a junior computer sciences student, and RIC Graphic Communications Specialist Kevin Middleton.

The interactive map provides easy zoom controls and a way to both browse and toggle specific locations on campus such as classrooms, offices, residence halls, athletic fields and parking lots. When talking with Middleton, it seems the design was been made with mobile devices specifically in mind.

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held desire of our own as it was a response to student feedback,” Middleton explained. “We hosted student focus groups during the spring semester to discuss the state of the RIC website, which led to some very constructive discussions and prioritizing of projects for the summer.”

Middleton was quick to point out the immediate benefits of the new design. “[The] revised campus map that you now see on the RIC website is the result of our office integrating RIC’s campus map with Google Maps, using Google’s ‘Maps API’ platform. This pairing allows us to layer onto our map much more information specific to RIC (such as parking lot restrictions, office locations or locations of Zipcars) than you would normally be able to find in Google Maps by itself or by way of a paper map, while still retaining the convenience and

familiarity of Google Maps,” he said.

This, of course, explains why the feedback from students was so strong. With mobile devices being as reliant on this type of mapping as they are now, it is safe to say visitors, newcomers and students alike are going to eat this up, utilizing this new layout and their devices to locate destinations on campus.

Middleton does caution, however, that the addition of multiple devices and browsers at one time could change the response or appearance of the map.

“All [devices] need to be accounted for and iteratively tested as best as we can manage. It is a big increase in time and resources required, but one that we sincerely hope provides an even bigger benefit for students.”

The new campus map can be found on the RIC website homepage.

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The gold key to success Relaunch of the student ambassador program a go!

After more than two decades of dormancy, RIC’s Gold Key Society has been awakened, granting some students unique learning and networking opportunities.

By Jim Brady News Editor The Gold Key Society is a student ambassador program that grants members a chance to serve their college as liaisons to visitors during events such as commencement, convocation and other ceremonies. Ambassadors receive experience in event management, have the possibility of gaining professional references and gain a background in professional settings and situations.

“The opportunity for students to interact with administration and dignitaries doesn’t come along often,” said Patricia Nolin, director of the program.

“We want guests to be informed and comfortable when they visit the college.”

The society’s current enrollment stands at seven students but, if Nolin gets her way, the society will hopefully grow over the next few years.

“We have room for up to 25 students,” Nolin said. “We’re hoping that seeing [ambassadors] around campus will help [student] interest grow.”

Growth of the program is estimated to continue with help from both administration and students alike, as seasoned ambassadors will be asked to train and indoctrinate new ambassadors to the program, creating a homogenized product in years to come.

The program’s success depends not only on the

students and administration, but also on word of mouth and visibility, including the ambassadors’ ability to network with fellow students.

Students involved with the program are required to fulfill 15 hours worth of events per academic year, have a 2.5 GPS or higher and attend training before officially working as a member of the society.

The Gold Key Society enjoyed success in the 60s, died in the 70s, and experienced a brief comeback in the 80s before being inactive for more than 20 years.

Nolin, a RIC graduate (‘87), has been with RIC since 2002. She has served as the special assistant to the college president since 2005.

New Rec Center waives hello

RIC not responsible for Rec Center injuries

By Brittany Gooding News Staff Writer

Over the summer, $12 million was spent to improve the RIC’s Recreation Center on campus.

While all students are encouraged to use the new facility, they must first sign the online Cardiovascular/ Weight Training Waiver. The waiver frees the college from any and all injuries or damage while using the facilities.

Some students have responded to the waiver by stating that they did not bother to read it, while others are impartial toward it.

“I already signed the waiver and use [the Center],” said freshman Sarah Duarte. “I think it’s alright, that way [RIC] doesn’t get screwed over.”

While Duarte’s friends may also share her sentiment toward the waiver, not all students agreed with the issue. Some RIC athletes stated that they already signed the waiver, but only because they had to use the Rec Center to keep in shape for sports.

“I think it is stupid,” said one anonymous athlete. “I don’t understand having a waiver for

athletes—what if I strain my arm? If they are providing a place for students to work out and use, it shouldn’t be our problem.”

Although slightly unrelated to the waiver itself, one student athlete had an issue with the Rec Center’s hours of operation.

Another athlete offered a retelling of an instance when he planned to work out for an hour on a Saturday morning, but was kicked out after 25 minutes. He went on to say that a Rec Center employee gave him attitude when he asked him to finish up.

“I asked if I could do one more set but he said he had to leave.

They should be more considerate toward students that workout on weekends.”

While students already pay their usage fee in their tuition bill each semester, various memberships are available for the college community.

The University of Rhode Island requires all students to sign a waiver before using on-campus fitness facilities, however, CCRI does not. The waiver can be located on the RIConnect website.

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Question Three: renovations and so much more Have you ever had the experience of walking out of either Gaige or Craig-Lee Hall and running into a tour group?

What were you thinking? Were you thinking something like: yeah guys, the college may be landscaped nicely, and yes, the Don’s interior looks nice too, but allow me to show you the guts of Gaige or Craig-Lee, and watch you run into the beautifully crafted arms of URI? If you’re laughing, it’s because you know it’s true. The college has been at its current location for over a half century, and its age is showing. How many electrical fires sprung up in Gaige last year? What’s wrong with the Craig Lee classrooms? How much time do you have? You get the point.

While saying all of this, we fully understand and appreciate the fact that the college has made various attempts at facility improvement. We also acknowledge that the college’s janitorial staff does what it can to make the buildings livable. But, I think we can all acknowledge that the jig is up: Gaige and Craig-Lee need one of two things: complete demolitions and re-builds, or massive Algeresque renovations.

Fortunately, this may become a reality. You may have noticed the yellow signs about campus reading: Vote Yes on Three. Maybe you are wondering what that’s all about.

Let us explain. This Election Day, the first Tuesday in November, Rhode Islanders will either approve or disapprove a ballot measure which would give the state the authority to issue RIC bonds up to 50 million dollars. The bulk of the funds would be used to make massive renovations to Gaige and Craig-Lee. The remainder, approximately 6 million, would be applied towards the renovation of Fogarty Hall.

One would assume that from our perspective as students, this is a wonderful thing. We agree, this is a great thing, but we are also left wondering why there has not been more excitement offered up by students. It seems as

though much of the student body probably would have walked into the ballot box not even knowing about the measure if not for the signs put up by the college’s public relations office. Where is the student’s voice? Certainly, that voice should be the loudest.

Other than the pervasive RIC apathy, we think that many of those who are aware of the project are reserving their support because they know that they are not going to enjoy the benefits of the measure. After all, that is true.

Many who were at RIC in the fall of 2010 (when the voters approved the measure which paved the way for the Art Center renovations) are not going to directly benefit, as the project will not be complete until 2014 at the earliest.

While this is a tempting mode of thought, it is a dangerous one. In fact, it is the same attitude that we see at nearly every level of government: why make investments in the future if we are not going to benefit directly?

As students of a college with a deep and proud tradition, we need make certain that we are not falling into this selfish line of thought. We need to do everything we possibly can to make sure this measure is approved and that the students who come after us will not step out of Gaige or Craig-Lee and have the same thoughts at the site of a tour group.

This measure is not just about 50 million dollars and renovations. It is about whether the students in this community, and whether the citizens of this state, are willing to make investments for which they may not enjoy a return for no other reason than it is the right thing to do. Let’s make the right decision, vote yes on three.

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The Akin syndrome I see the issue of improperly vetting political candidates resulting in the election of Todd Akin raised by Joe Martin (“Todd Akin: back by popular demand,” Anchor Opinion, Sept. 3) as a much broader educational problem in our society. Akin’s uninformed understanding of reproduction may be the result of several factors: he might not have taken a course in biology, he could have failed a biology class, or he did poorly in the course, possibly due to deficiencies in the educational system from which he emerged.

An examination of what Akin believes, and the consequences of those beliefs, can shed light on the source of Akin’s ignorance on the subject of human reproduction. Akin believes that if a woman were “legitimately raped,” then a woman’s natural physiology would prevent a pregnancy. This would mean that the egg and a female’s body would have the ability to discriminate between a rapist’s and a non-rapist sperm.

Because the far right embraces this extremist viewpoint, let’s examine the consequence of this kind of thinking. If an egg can discriminate between a rapist and non-rapist sperm, surely the egg could be further educated to only select sperm that carry the highest IQ genes so that all future citizens will have Einsteinian IQs. Why not teach the egg to only select sperm carrying perfect genes so that we would eliminate any kind of birth defects? The final step would be to teach the egg to select only

those sperm that would make a positive contribution to an Aryan race of people. That none of these scenarios embrace reality demonstrates the absurdity and stupidity of this line of thinking.

What people – like Akin, whose knowledge is based on ignorance – highlight, is the failure of our education institutions to stop the development of irrational and erroneous thinking. The problem is exacerbated when legislators of Akin’s ilk write legislation that potentially affects all Americans. Knowledge and understanding of an issue should be followed by reflections of the consequences of legislation prior to any legislative vote. To avoid the “Akin Syndrome,” perhaps we should require a stronger educational component on human reproduction in high school in addition to requiring a course in biology for all college students.

I believe that journalists and pundits were overly generous when they referred to Akin’s understanding of science as “junk science.” What Akin believes is not science, junk or otherwise; it is simply witchcraft.

And I think that Christine O’Donnell, the unsuccessful Tea Party senatorial candidate from Delaware, would agree with me.

Lloyd Matsumoto, Ph.D. Professor of Biology and Advisor to The Anchor

Suggestions for a better parking plan I am not writing to explain how horrific the parking situation has been during the past weeks; surely everyone knows that already. However, here are a few practical suggestions as to how it can be improved: During peak times (every two hours), have an officer or other official direct traffic flow at the intersection of College Road with Lots H, I, J and the intersection of College Road with Fruit Hill Avenue.

Traffic would flow much faster under the direction of an officer letting multiple cars from one direction go at a time, instead of the three- and four-way stops that seem to develop when undirected.

If a lot is full, having a person or sign indicating there is no parking left would greatly help. Large amounts of time and patience are wasted by students searching in already filled lots. Similarly, directing traffic flow towards open spots that might not be visible from

the lot entrances would greatly alleviate the inbound backup.

Despite popular belief, there is a second entrance and exit, to and from, Fruit Hill Ave. From Fruit Hill Ave., turn into the entrance for Lots Y and W. Instead of parking on the left, turn right through the open gate. Voila, you are now in Lot H. Yes, a 10-story parking garage would be great, but let’s face the facts: that it isn’t exactly feasible. Though I am a freshman and cannot speak for those who have experienced last year’s policy, I do believe that reinstituting an open-lot policy would be much more efficient as no reserved spots would be wasted, and more lots being used would put less of a volume-strain on each lot.

- James M. Hobson

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Re: Re: “Civilian Guns” I would like to thank Mr. Trafford-Seabra for his thoughtful and interesting response to my recent article: “Civilian Guns: What Price Do We Pay?” I appreciate your desire to respond to several points in my article and found the information you provided fascinating (who knew safeties were now being internalized?) However, I found certain key aspects of your response distressing, and I would like to address them here.

Your point that unlocking and loading a gun to defend your home takes little time seems logical, until once considers that night break-ins are likely to catch you in the middle of your sleep cycle, leaving you both mentally fuzzy and most likely catching a massive dose of adrenaline as you leap from your bed to defend your home.

Good locks require some kind of authentication, and sleep deprivation will slow down your ability to recall your lock code and put it in correctly.

Stress and exhaustion will slow down both your ability to undo your lock and load your gun(s) in a time efficient way. If someone is in your home to cause you harm, these extra seconds may well be time you don’t have. Sleeping with a baseball bat next to your bed may prove to be a superior option. As I noted in my original article, looking crazy while holding a baseball bat is probably sufficient to drive off your average thief without

hassling about locks, loading and aiming. Best of all, baseball bats are usually non-lethal, so even if you accidently attack someone with a right to be in your home (your son coming in late from a party, your wife sneaking a midnight snack), there is room for forgiveness. Shooting your offspring/spouse in a fit of bleary panic is a literal nightmare.

I am curious what internal mechanisms prevent you from firing if your hand gets snagged in the trigger (stranger things have happened) when there is no external safety. The beauty of external safeties is that they slow down the accidental firing of your weapon, which I am certain you will agree is highly desirable.

However, my greatest concern is your optimistic assumption that “safe gun handling and storage” will be sufficient to drive down the number of fatalities each year. As noted in my article, the leading cause of gun deaths in the U.S. is suicide, a statistic that no amount of training will affect. The second highest cause of gun deaths is deliberate acts of violence (a brief scan of the CDC website reveals that the vast majority of homicides were committed with guns, hovering around the 70% mark in most age groups (http://webappa.cdc.gov/cgi-bin/broker.exe)).

Again, this statistic will at best be only margin-

ally affected by safe handling techniques. Using the same resource reveals that the number of people accidently injured by improperly handled guns seems to be very low (0.5 percent of all accidental injuries).

What we face is a need to accept that a gun is useful for only one thing: killing and maiming. Unlike a car or other cases where risk management is advisable, a gun is not a “necessary evil” that enhances our lives by aiding in transportation or increasing quality of life is some other meaningful way. A gun’s purpose is to destroy, never to create. In keeping them in our homes, we materially increase the chances of lives being deliberately ended by a machine meant to cause death with efficiency, all without significantly improving our chances of surviving an encounter with a hostile intruder. So I must ask you, Mr. Trafford-Seabra, what price do we pay for guns in civilians hands?

Because my math indicates we pay far too high a price.

- Joe Martin

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Waaah, I’m too lazy to walk to school!

More parking spots; is that what we really need? Let me ask you a question. The United States is heavily focused on its consumption of oil and how it gets it. We are really worried about gas prices going up, as well as our energy bills. So how do we fix it? Drill for more oil? Locate better places that may have large amounts of the black gold? Or should we seek alternatives?

The same can be said for this so called “parking issue.”

I have been at this college for over a year now, and while I am still pretty new, I have never had trouble finding a spot. In fact, it takes me literally 10 seconds to find a one. No, I’m not talking about a car; I mean my bike. Taking the bus or walking is fine with me, too. I find that this college is very car centric, and only seems to cater to those who have a car. So what should we do from a reasonable respective?

We live in the smallest state in the country, but yet, if you visit any other state, people do fine taking the bus, walking or riding a bike. And no, weather is not an issue, because every state has its ups and downs, Rhode Island is not an excep-

tion. Building more parking won’t do anything.

Maybe the RIC administration should actually complete the sidewalks (parts at RIC only have one side that has a sidewalk) – I’m waiting until someone gets hit so they actually wake up. What about the bus shelter project? Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t that delayed?

In a college full of people afraid to break a sweat, I’m sorry to say this, but if you went to RISD or Brown, you would not survive. If you compare biking, walking and public transit rates to RIC, we are simply in a hole. Walking around RISD, you can find dozens of bikes crowding nearly every bike rack and poll. And no, this is not because “they are in the city.” During peak times, streets around Rhode Island College have some of the heaviest traffic jams I have ever seen.

I can commute from the east side of Providence and get to class faster than someone who drove from the same location. So get off your ass, walk, ride, take the bus, and please, stop whining and being lazy.

-Victor Martelle

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choose not to participate, in the cultural condemnation of particular peoples, faiths, sexual orientations, etc.

We all watched footage from the civil rights movement growing up. We saw the people who marched and protested against freedom in favor of oppression. Today, we see in the news (especially in the Republican debates) the open hatred and prejudices against members our society, members who are our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers and friends. I should know—my

…there will be a time when issues of sexuality will go the way of racial issues and eventually become recognized as the civil rights issue of the early 21st century.

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Picking up The Providence Journal this week, I was pleasantly surprised to read about a move made by Reverend Timothy T. Rich, the rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of East Greenwich. Rich has barred a troop of cub-scouts from meeting in the church, presenting a response and admirable stand against the bigoted policies of The Boy Scouts of America, which prevents openly gay men and boys from being a part of their organization.

Recently, The Anchor’s Opinion Editor, Jonathan Lamantia, wrote an article regarding the chick-fil-A incident. He argued that we are a nation in which vastly different ideas compose the public discourse. Moreover, the people holding these ideas have a right to them. I agree with that to a certain extent, and do believe that the “free market” of ideas will eventually banish the issue of a “perverse” sexuality to the annals of history.

I hope there will be a time when issues of sexuality will go the way of racial issues and eventually become recognized as the civil rights issue of the early 21st century. More emphatically, I wish history would be made today rather than tomorrow. We are still dealing with the residue of the civil rights movement today. Clearly, cleansing ourselves of such prejudices cannot begin early enough.

As this struggle has shown us, the hardest aspect of changing our cultural outlook on such issues is eliminating the seemingly innocuous ways in which bigotry infiltrates our every day language. Facebook comments saying this or that is “gay” (or the like) are everywhere, and often rigorously defended by people saying such things like, “I didn’t mean it that way,” or, “he knows what I meant.”

These are attempts to divorce the language from its original, most definitely pejorative, connotations. But, I would argue it is precisely in these minor, yet perceptible, idiomatic expressions where a society’s ultimate liberation from bigoted biases reaches a plateau. These idioms are such an accepted part of our discourse that we like to imagine these words have been resuscitated and given new meanings. We imagine that they were taken back by youth culture and in some bizarre way are no longer hurtful. That, however, is purely fiction.

One doesn’t have to be a philologist (an expert in linguistics) to understand that words resonate with multiple meanings. Indeed, the English language houses countless words with meanings so various nobody could name them all. What I’m getting at is that there are minor concrete ways in which we all participate, or can

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Seeing a Reverend take a stand on such an important issue touched me especially because religion is so often used to close-mindedly justify blatant bigotry. Though what could be wrong with open and honest love, I myself cannot fathom.

We all need to remember it is not only the person openly railing against the rights of others that allows oppression to perpetuate; we all help in our every day use of our language of the smallest phrases and inane mutterings that arise as residues of the ways in which we are socialized. All we can do is try to be aware of the ways in which we, through daily practice and action, maintain the oppressive status quo.

For those of you who disagree with my view and perhaps support such oppression of an intrinsic part of people’s nature (such as sexuality or skin color), maybe in 40 years your children will be watching you in class on the front lines of an issue that a nation has begun to put to rest. I sincerely hope not. What I do hope for is that we will all honestly consider the legacy of today on our children and the people of tomorrow, and how not just our actions, but the very words we use, are tied up in a debate that sometimes seems detached from us or out of our hands.

Jesse is a senior majoring in English and political science. He has avid interests in both political and literary theory. Jesse lives in Providence, R.I.

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If Seinfeld is known as “the show about nothing,” then Mitt Romney’s campaign should be known as “the campaign about nothing.”

Ask yourselves a question: what will Romney do as president to help our economy? Romney’s plan mostly involves the same tired, hollow phrases like “cutting regulations,” which hold back businesses, and “slashing taxes.”

Ultimately, Romney is running his campaign on such phrases because he certainly cannot campaign on these issues.

For example, Romney has no real plan on foreign policy. It is fascinating to realize that the Democratic candidate has the advantage on foreign

policy over the Republican candidate for the first time since perhaps Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Romney has also not done a good job of distinguishing himself from the failed foreign policies of the Bush administration.

In fact, Romney seems to be listening to the same people who advocated for those failed foreign policies. This can be seen as both Romney and Paul Ryan continue saber rattling against Iran, despite the fact the majority of American people simply do not want another war.

The lack of importance for foreign policy in this election for the Romney campaign and administration can be further seen in Romney’s failure to mention Afghanistan during his recent address to the Republican National Convention.

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The Occupy legacy On Sept. 17, 2011, an alliance formed in New York City’s Zuccotti Park between young college kids, recent graduates and the faded flowers of America’s last major youth movement: the hippies.

Spurred on by the recent crash of the international economy, they shared a drive for economic justice and desperation to find relief from their daily troubles of finding a job, paying off their college loans and fending off bank foreclosures on their homes. Driven by a vision of peaceful reform, these dreamers staked their tents and awoke the sleeping giant of politically active youth.

Over the course of the next few months, Occupations sprouted like mushrooms across the world as citizens of all races, religions and geographic locations answered the call for reform. However, Occupiers were never able to win the sympathetic news coverage they needed to gain traction. Instead, they were finding themselves hampered by endless reports of lazy, impractical youth inexplicably erecting tents on public lands and refusing to leave.

No matter how frequently they repeated their desire for economic justice, corporate accountability for the economic crash and increased social safety nets to bolster the American Dream, the nightly news continued coverage of the “unsanitary” Occupations, and what should be done to get rid of them.

These economic paladins were hassled by passers-by and told to “go get a job,” as if there was employment available if they weren’t so lazy. This led to homemade signs, stating “Lost

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my job, found an Occupation,” and others citing statistics of unemployment for youth ages 18-25 during the Great Recession, none of which seemed to change people’s minds.

Even sympathetic coverage did them no favors, stating “Occupiers are protesting what they say is a growing economic inequality in the country,” and equivalent statements, despite all evidence that such a gap was in fact present and growing.

However, the movement pressed on, determined to

criminal responsibility for the economy’s mishandling and crash.

But Occupy had one final gift to give, even though their First Amendment ideals of assembly and free speech were heavily trod upon: they got the parks cleaned up. If one walks through many of the formerly Occupied zones, one can see the difference between how these neglected public spaces looked before, and how they look now.

The cities needed an excuse to keep the Occupations from re-forming in the spring, and a favorite became the “closed for maintenance” signs This meant that they needed to actually improve these locales, and the whole public has benefited. For a local example, take a walk in Burnside Park in Providence today: the fountain works, the grass is green, the cigarette butts and dirty needles have been swept away and plants grow everywhere. Before the Providence Occupation, the place was a dirty, ill-smelling eyesore right across from the bus routes and the banking district. Now it looks like it belongs in a magazine.

In a strange twist of fate, a movement dedicated to economic reform’s most immediate legacy has been public improvement of a much homier sort. While Occupy is working on reviving itself in a series of demonstrations over the next few weeks, right now its most visible legacy has come from its dispersal, not its formation.

They got the parks cleaned up. spread ideals by word of mouth and online coverage. Unfortunately, many Americans grew tired of the movement, and police were called in to break up Occupations across the country.

This led to a tense period as the Occupiers met the full panoply of police riot suppression gear, arms locked, heads down to protect from blows by police batons, chanting a combination of slogans and pointing reminders to sometimes brutal police that “The Whole World is Watching.”

Those who watched were keenly aware that the entire situation was one angry moment or accidental death by police brutality away from rioting, yet the Occupiers never lost their cool, often joining police to help subdue anyone who turned violent. Still, the Occupiers were eventually dispersed, having gained less than they wanted, but more than detractors expected. They had successfully changed the national discourse, adding phrases to the American lexicon such as “We are the 99 percent” and “Banks Got Bailed Out, We Got Sold Out.” The Tea Party was checked, youth developed networks to voice their dissent and President Obama launched an investigation to determine

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Joe is a senior, majoring in history.

His interests are varied, although, he particularly enjoys writing about the nexus of nanotechnology and society. He lives in South Kingston, R.I. Joe is also a chess wiz. Recently, he founded a small chess tutorial business.

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policies, too. Despite this, he still tried his best during the primary to placate the Republican base. But in doing so, he did manage to alienate many moderates who already did not trust him on social issues due to his previous flip-flopping.

He recently tried to placate moderates by saying that abortion is not a campaign issue. Rather, he argues it is an issue best left to the courts. At the same time though, Romney is fully aware that the decisions he makes with regards to the Supreme Court will shape the future of abortion. Plus, back in October, Romney promised to social conservatives at a speech during the Values Voter Summit that he would nominate Supreme Court judges that would overturn Roe v. Wade and leave abortion for the states to decide upon. Again, his proposals are empty.

Romney knows that ultimately social issues are another losing issue for him. Once upon a time, he was a man who stated to the Log Cabin Republicans that he would be a stronger advocate for gay rights than Ted Kennedy. Now, he is just another social conservative who is against same-sex marriage, against civil unions, pro-DOMA, etc.

He has also had a difficult time being able to campaign on some economic issues like health care due to some of his past stances.

There are many similarities between “Obamacare” and “Romneycare.” The fact remains that “Obamacare” has popular parts to people on both sides of the political spectrum. For example, Romney has a muddled position on coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, an extremely popular aspect of “Obamacare” and

one of the reasons why the individual mandate was put into the bill.

Romney is also campaigning against a piece of legislation that has not even fully been enacted yet.

Some aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act otherwise known as “Obamacare” won’t kick in until next year or 2014.

It is difficult to campaign against a piece of legislation whose full impact cannot even be seen yet.

The rhetoric in response to this bill from Romney seems more along the lines of the bill being some socialist boogeyman unconstitutional power grab instead of real solutions on the part of the Romney campaign.

Romney recently stated “Unlike the president, I have a plan to create 12 million new jobs.” This sounds like a big deal until you take a closer look. Moody’s Analytics in an August forecast predicted 12 million jobs would be created by 2016 whether Obama or Romney was President.

The big picture is that Romney is someone campaigning on a vague vision of what would happen under his presidency in terms of economic policy.

Meanwhile, he has given us no real solutions to the problems facing this country, and that is the real lesson to take away from “the campaign about nothing.”

Robert Santurri Jr. is a junior majoring in accounting. In addition to writing for The Anchor, he works at WXIN as both its business director and host of his own weekly radio show. Robert writes a column focusing on the upcoming elections. He considers himself a Liberal.

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Adams Library: the hip place to be The James P. Adams Library wasn’t voted the number one place to go by 70 percent of RIC students for no reason. You may be saying to yourself, wait, people are voluntarily going to a library? Here is the inside scoop about RIC’s library and why you should check it out.

Hedi BenAicha, director of Adams Library, is well aware of the typical monastic view of a library: a graveyard-like, silent enclosure filled with millions of dusty, mildew-y books.

BenAicha, who stated his “passion is to facilitate access to information,” sees the library more as an interactive environment, especially since we are living in a technological age where people can borrow and share ideas like a marketplace.

Since obtaining his position in 2008, BenAicha has developed the space to foster community. There are several tables on level three set up for group study.

There is also another group study area in room 406. But, if you want to be alone, there is an entire silent study floor on level two.

The library is often popping with lively, interactive education beyond the classroom. Throughout the school year, there are numerous lecture series in various fields of study, each led by a professor on a particular topic of expertise.

To celebrate National Poetry Month, the library becomes a place where professors, students and the outside community can congregate and read their favorite poem or share poetry they have written.

Occasionally the library holds a book signing for a RIC professor whose work has been published. At the end of each semester, History Professor Karl Benziger and Anthony Carlino, a supervisor in the audiovisual department, take a break from their history lessons to perform a selection of folk songs on their guitars.

There is always an exhibit on an interesting topic on display on the main floor. Currently, it is the history of comic books and graphic novels. If you want to see it you better make haste, the displays can change and tend to rotate out quickly.

BenAicha is committed to making Adams Library a technological hub. The library offers nearly 100,000 eBooks, which can be accessed anywhere as long as you have your RIC ID handy. Prior to his arrival, there were no laptops available in the library. Now, the library has 40 to offer, which can be checked out for three or four hours at a time, but can be consistently renewed if there isn’t too much demand that day. The laptops can be used anywhere in the library. No more excuses for not writing your paper!

You can stay at your computer screens a little longer as the library offers three different online streaming sites that are so eclectic and diverse, you should be able to find an educational video or streaming music pertaining to your subject.

Visit http://ric.libguides.com/streamingmedia for more information on this subject.

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Recently, the library added a new microfilm machine where you can upload your documents directly to a thumb drive, temporarily reliving you from the use of that old fashioned thing called paper. If these features don’t impress you, Adams Library plans to loan out iPads to students complete with apps and other gizmos sometime in the fall. I will keep you posted when more information becomes available.

Because we are always hyper, stressed and busy at the tail end of college, the Adams Library staff graciously extends its hours of operation for the final three weeks of the semester, even offering free pizza and other yummy food items during the finals week. In a nutshell, as BenAicha says “we love our students.”

If you are still skeptical and think that this is the work of a ranting lunatic, you can check out the New England Association of Schools and Colleges’ glowing report on Adams Library by visiting this website: http://www.ric.edu/oirp/pdf/ NEASCRICFinalReport2011.pdf, or you could just come in and feel the love.

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Balancing Acts We all survived the first week, but don’t you already feel overwhelmed? I sure as hell do. So many classes, all of which require some readings and outside work, while reconnecting with friends you haven’t seen during the summer months, fulfilling family obligations and basically all the other stuff that makes us balanced human beings.

You may find yourself asking, how will I manage all this?

After conducting interviews with several RIC students in the last few days, I have found that there are two basic approaches to handling being back at school. The first being the super chill route, where you adopt a blasé attitude, lounge around in the baking sun, check out all the hot people, and in a nutshell, just not care. Or, you could be one of the frenetic “Oh my god, if I don’t stay in a 10 hour straight work trance I will be so behind and I will go down the path of hobo-dom.”

I have been guilty of cyclically violating both of these extremes as I tend to push myself one day, furiously trying to plow through work at all hours, and then lie around in the quad like a constipated noodle the next day. Take it from me: either way, you will bite yourself in the ass.

Balance is truly the way to go, and this is comBy Adam Tawfik

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ing from someone who knows it is the right thing but still sometimes ends up succumbing to human nature by doing what seems fun and easy. I go cold turkey from sugar for two days and then eat a pint of ice cream while watching Law and Order the next.

While that seems like a detour, it still relates to the whole idea of balance. There is a lot of give and take in life, and college life really gets you used to that. While it is not as hard as becoming a quantum physicist, the art of balance requires both discipline and self-awareness.

My number one tip is to take short b re a k s .

This is especially useful when you are doing a long reading, studying for an exam or writing a major paper. Our brains are not meant to be on autopilot, and need a few moments to breathe. Sure, it is important to stick with something to produce excellent work, but in many cases, focusing on one specific thing for too long can stress you out, especially if you find you are feeling stumped, doubting yourself and the world more perniciously than ever.

I often get up for a bit and pace back and forth after sitting for a long time, that way my brain has a chance to recharge. Sometimes while pacing I end up coming up with a solution. One friend of mine wisely remarked that when she doesn’t take little breaks, she tends to just take one huge one where nothing productive gets done. I’ve been there and done that, and I am sure that you have, too.

Making the time to get an average of six to eight hours of sleep each night is also very important. Many of my most creative thoughts form during this time, like the idea for this article. Besides, sleep is fun.

That is all I’ve got since I have so many other assignments to undertake this week, none of which I know how to approach.

I think I need to walk around for a bit.

How to dress for class with class

By Caitlin Elliott Lifestyles Staff Writer

School has started, but the weather is now above 70 degrees and fall is still a few weeks away.

Rhode Island College classrooms are far too hot to sit in jeans and long sleeve shirts, however, wearing a mini skirt or gym shorts are not the answer.

When dressing for class, you need to dress with class. A classroom or lecture hall is a both professional workspace and a place for learning, and there are dozens of ways to stay cute, yet professional, in the heat.

The easiest way to keep cool for ladies on campus is wearing a simple sundress. Keep the dress at the length of your fingertips to stay on the safe side in case the wind picks up or you have to climb the stairs.

Also, make sure that you keep the cleavage to a minimum. You will feel much better about yourself if you keep your body a mystery from your classmates and professors. This may seem boring to some students, however, it is possible to still spice up the outfit with accessories, or if you buy one in an exciting print!

There are plenty of stores around campus that offer reasonably priced dresses in colorful prints.

Since summer is ending soon, you may get lucky and fine some that are on sale. Try checking out J.Crew, American Eagle or Francesca’s for appropriate sundresses.

Women could also be comfortable in wearing shorts and an Oxford shirt or a nice tank around campus. Oxford shirts are a simple way to stay cool since you can wear them buttoned or unbuttoned, and most of them are made in a lightweight material. Make sure the straps on the tank fit correctly, buttons on your Oxfords aren’t popping off and your backside is not hanging out of the shorts. Your clothing should look like it is made to fit you. No matter how good the sale is, if you have to say, “I just need to lose five pounds for the outfit to fit,” do not buy it.

As for the men on campus, stay away from wearing pajamas to class. Of course women shouldn’t wear sweats into the classroom either, but men seem to make this mistake more often. Try wearing jeans or khaki shorts to class. Men seem to think that khaki pants are too dressy to wear to class, but they are not, especially khaki shorts. The short version is professional, fits nicely and comes in dozens of styles. They can be bought at a wide range of stores

from Ralph Lauren and Nautica to Old Navy and Kohl’s.

As for shirts guys should think about wearing to stay classy, it doesn’t really matter. A T-shirt is a T-shirt for the most part, but keep in mind that your shirt should not have curse words or offensive sayings on them.

There is one last way to make sure you are looking classy in the classroom. Keep the undergarments under your clothes. This goes for bra straps, underwear and boxers. Most people would not want their employer seeing what they wear under their clothes, so why would it be okay to allow your professor to see that? If you are second guessing if your outfit is appropriate, change it.

By following some of these tips, you will easily impress your professors and classmates. Next time you get dressed in the morning, take a look in the mirror and think whether or not you would be sent to the principal’s office if you were back in high school.

It may seem ridiculous to most students here at RIC, however the professors will definitely take notice.

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Super foods You have probably heard the term before, but what exactly are these so-called “super foods?”

Similar to the masked vigilantes that save comic book universes, these foods

By Heather Nichols Helpful Heather protect your body from the evil forces that break it down over time, such as cancer and diabetes. Depending on the vitamin and antioxidant contents, what you are eating could potentially lead to you living a longer and healthier life.

There is an expression that one should try to consume a rainbow of foods, because foods that are of a similar color tend to have similar vitamin content.

For instance, the color red that is seen in tomatoes, watermelon and cranberries are caused by lycopene, a natural pigmentation and enzyme that reduces your risk of developing several types of cancers. The biggest one it fights is prostate cancer. Red fruits also contain anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage and keeps the heart healthy. Anthocyanin is also found in blue and purple foods as well, so be sure to add some fresh or frozen blueberries to your shopping cart.

It is important to realize what each color can do, since each one has tremendous benefits for your body.

Orange and yellow foods tend to be rich in vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy and improve your immune system. This is why when you are sick, doctors recommend you eat citrus fruits.

Green foods, especially dark leafy greens, can reduce your risk of developing cataracts and give you a boost in vitamin B. Although you might not be too keen on them, brussels sprouts should become one of your new best friend, since they are packed with fiber and immune-boosting vitamins C and A. Jonny Bowden, PhD and author of “The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,” claims that by eating sprouts every few weeks, you can greatly decrease your chances of developing colon cancer.

Now this almost makes it sound like only vegetarians are eating healthy, but you will be happy to know that super foods go beyond the fruit and veggie realm.

There are two spices you should keep stocked in your pantry: cinnamon and curry. Now we’re not talking about a whole tablespoon worth, and on that note, do not attempt the cinnamon challenge; that is not going to make you healthier, and could potentially give you respiratory problems that could land you in the hospital. A little cinnamon goes a long way, hence most recipes ask for a couple teaspoons or less.

By adding just a sprinkle of this super spice to your oatmeal, tea or dessert, you will stabilize your blood sugar, lower your cholesterol and risk of diabetes and

The sweeter side

By Heather Nichols Lifestyles Editor

Have you noticed there are a bunch of ways you can naturally sweeten a beverage? Pure sugar, honey, agave nectar and molasses are just a few foods that can make a beverage really sweet. But which one is the best? What is considered the best can come down to flavor as well as nutrition

content.

Pure sugar is the quintessential sweetener. We have used it for hundreds of years in drinks and baking, so it has got to be the best, right? In terms of dessert, the combination of sweet and creamy butter, white flour and flavorings are what give them their tastiness. However, sugar alone packs 720 calories per cup, so odds are your desserts are very high in calories. Personally, I save sugar for the cakes and cookies and use something else to sweeten my beverages.

How about agave nectar? It is taken from a cactus and looks like a less viscous version of honey. Agave is 90 percent fructose, which means it is incredibly sweet so you only have to use a little bit of it. Literally

if you use one drop of it you should be all set, because it contains more calories than sugar at 960 per cup.

On that note, honey is exactly the same calorie wise, but honey is a completely different animal and can contain different antioxidants depending on the type. The type determines its flavor as well as what nutrients you can get from it, so try a few different kinds. Buckwheat, orange blossom and wildflower honey are all good kinds to try.

Molasses is actually considered one of the healthiest sweeteners. It is loaded with high levels of antioxidants, similar to those found in nuts and berries. Calorie wise, it is the same as agave and honey, but really who is going to use a whole cup of molasses at once? Typically you can use it to make baked beans, barbeque sauces and breads. Also, you usually only eat a small portion of those things so all in all, it’s not too bad. I am not sure if switching from ketchup to barbeque is going to make your fries healthier, but hey, whatever floats your boat.

All sweeteners boil down to glucose and fructose.

Without turning this into a complex science lecture, they are both sweet, but fructose is slightly worse for you if you consume too much of it. Your body only has a limited storage space for it, and once you hit

alleviate congestion.

Curry contains curcumin, an antioxidant that halts tumor growth and destroys cancer cells.

It can also break down the plaques in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s Disease.

Try looking up some simple recipes to try out at home.

Considering all the good it can do, it’s worth it.

Every now and then you should go nuts, literally. In addition to giving you a little boost in protein, nuts have vitamins in them that can seriously improve your health. Take pistachios for example. The University of Toronto recently did a study that shows that pistachios may be linked to reducing the risk of diabetes by decreasing the effect of carbs on blood sugar levels. Pistachios are high in protein, fiber and healthy monosaturated fat, which contribute to the slowing down of carbohydrate absorption in the body. All you need to do to enjoy the benefits of this nut and consume about two to three ounces a day.

Next time you are out grocery shopping or filling up your tray at the Don, keep these foods in mind.

You may not think that they are the foods you need, but they are the ones you deserve.

the limit, the rest becomes excess weight which can lead to adverse health conditions. However, if you are diabetic it is recommended that you consume fructose, since it does not enter your bloodstream, which means it won’t affect blood sugar levels or insulin.

Glucose is absorbed in to your blood directly and can also cause weight gain, but your body doesn’t store it like it does fructose, so you are not hanging on to unnecessary nutrients for as long of a period of time.

In a nutshell, just don’t have an excessive amount of sweets and you won’t suffer as many adverse health effects. Also, keep an eye on what you are using these sweeteners in. If it is a cake, the fats in the cake are also not good for you. Just have a smaller slice, don’t try to swap out sugar for a sweetener that you hope will make the cake healthier.

In the end it’s really more about making a good decision, so next time you make yourself a cup of coffee or tea, pay attention to how much sweetener you are adding. If you want to try cutting down the amount, put in slowly and then you should be fine.

Plus with tea, you can taste the actual flavor much better when you are not just tasting the sweet.

And that is the sweeter side of it.

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Anime and video game fans unite Do you like anime and have some free time on Tuesday nights? If so, then OTAKU might be the club for you.

By Heather Nichols Lifestyles Editor OTAKU, a great place to hang out and meet new people, meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the Fortes Room on the fourth floor of Adams Library.

The purpose of OTAKU is to introduce the student body to anime, manga, other Japanese art forms and Asian culture in general. Meetings consist of watching different anime voted on by our members, and discussing upcoming events pertaining to the club and the anime world.

Whether you are an old school Gundam fan or are up to date torrenting the newest animes, you might end up finding something you didn’t know about, and it could be a new favorite.

The group is open to anyone who wishes to join. The majority of club members are fans of anime and manga, so if that is your thing, you will enjoy OTAKU. The group encourages people who have any interest in anime, even if it is only one show, to come to a meeting, because it is a good way to expand on your interest. If it turns out that anime or manga isn’t your thing, there is no commitment.

OTAKU often works in tandem with RIC’s G.A.M.E.R. organization, so if the gaming community interests you, they can at least point you out to a G.A.M.E.R. representative.

Siding tracking from OTAKU for a moment, the Games and Merriment En-

thusiasts of RIC, shortened to G.A.M.E.R., is an organization that hosts a comfortable environment for gamers of all types.

Each month the club picks a theme and plays games centered on that theme. This month is board game month. The club will usually pick more complex games during the slower months of the semester and lighter games towards the end so that you can relax during exam time. No matter what your skill level or how serious you are about gaming, give them a try! It is a great place to meet new people. G.A.M.E.R meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Fortes Room of Adams Library, the same meeting place as OTAKU. In case the meeting times don’t necessarily fit in with your schedule, no worries.

The group has some events planned this semester that you might be able to get in on. OTAKU has, for the past several years, held a Thanksgiving event where they try to bring fans of anime, manga and Japanese art and culture together for a feast and to have a good time. This year, they plan on continuing the tradition.

OTAKU and G.A.M.E.R. also host a charity event called Game Night on a yearly basis. It is a good time and proceeds always go towards a good cause.

OTAKU is also trying for a new event this semester dubbed the “Cosplay Ice Cream Social” where people from all over who have an interest in cosplay and costume design can get together to pool their knowledge and ideas over a bowl (or two, or three) of ice cream!

With additional reporting from Christian DeCataldo, Anchor Staff.

Federal Hill is typically a place where good food, good wine and good company collide – but at Blush Wine Bar you’ll get a slightly modern twist on a fun night out with friends.

Situated at 332 Atwells Ave, this classy joint will bust your wining and dining exBy Mandy Wray Dion pectations. As you walk in, the décor pops Editor-in-Chief with red and black, and you’ll be handed an Android tablet that transforms into your menu as you sink into one of their sofas.

Typical dinner entrees are omitted from the menu, which is mainly comprised of tapas and smaller bites. What are tapas, you ask? Originating from Spain, tapas are a variety of appetizers or snacks that are meant to encourage conversation rather than focusing on consuming a large meal. They are meant to be eaten at a leisurely pace throughout the night and shared with the table.

My table shared the domestic and international cheese board ($19), which was served on a chilled marble board and made up of a variety of cheeses, spreads, fruits, breads and nuts. It was plenty of bites for our party of eight to nibble on, and the chilled marble was fantastic for keeping the 332 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI cheese cold.

Our next plate was the Type: Lounge bruschetta rustica ($9), Rating: 4/5 which was mind-blowingly Price Range: $$$/$$$$ fantastic. I typically get frustrated with bruschetta because everything tends to topple off of the bread as soon as I bite in. This was not the case here. The tomatoes and basil with melted mozzarella stayed perfectly situated on top, and it was seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and a little vinegar.

I ordered the fig, prosciutto and goat cheese quesadilla ($11) with the intention to share it – but it was so tasty that I got greedy and almost hid the plate under the table. I am always a sucker for anything with prosciutto, but the goat cheese and fig complimented each other so perfectly that the combination was heavenly. It was served with a port wine and fig reduction that helped to bring out the sweetness of the fig even more.

Yes, there is food – but the wine and cocktail menu is where it’s at.

They have wine by the glass or bottle, champagne samples and mixed drinks. The wine menu is extensive to say the least, and is made up of sub-menus such as “high maintenance blondes” or “sexy Italians.”

They offer a wine sampler special for $15 where you can try a half glass of three different wines of your choice.

I am by no means a wine expert, but I was pleasantly pleased by the varietals offered. I sampled the “Villa Marchese” pinot grigio, the “Jam Jar” moscato and the “Michele Chiarlo” barbera d’asti. By far, I have to say my favorite was the “Jam Jar,” which was extremely light and fruity, but not too sweet. The “Villa Marchese” was a pretty run-of-the-mill pinot grigio, although enjoyable. On a whim I ordered the “Michele Chiarlo” even though I’m not huge into red wine. It had a bit of a bitter and vinegar-y aftertaste that made me daydream about a bunch of sweaty Italians squishing grapes between their toes. That might be someone else’s cup of tea, but I’m all set with that.

Although this place might be a bit of a splurge, it’s definitely worth it. Make sure you make a reservation if you are meeting a bunch of people so that they can have a table ready. They also have complimentary valet parking that makes getting here pretty easy – but be sure to tip the driver.

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The Miracle Worker by William Gibson

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September 29 and 30, 2 p.m.

Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center General Admission $15

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RIC Chamber Orchestra and Small Ensembles John Sumerlin, Conductor 7:30 p.m.

Forman Theatre, Nazarian Center Admission Free

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Music from the Heart RIC Wind Ensemble 8 p.m.

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“It’s a gem of a space,” Bannister Gallery Director James Montford told me.

The Bannister Gallery’s cozy confines provide a sense of intimacy, but it is far from claustrophobic. It feels comfortable. I am simultaneously

By James Lucey A&E Editor put at ease and awestruck by the art on display.

Montford is friendly and accommodating, explaining that directing the Gallery is “like a dream job. I get to meet artists and challenge students,” he said.

It is easy to understand Montford’s enthusiasm.

Dead ahead as you enter the Faculty Exhibition, you see an immense six-foot painting by the newest member of the studio faculty, Juan Barboza. “Sebastian Series” is comprised of reds and pinks in the background, and in the foreground, a twisted monolith of curving strokes.

“Look at the colors, they are so strong,” said Amber Lopez, art student and Gallery employee. Barboza’s piece is the focal point of the show. His style is incredibly distinct. Upon closer inspection, the tree trunk structure which erupts from “Sebastian Series” becomes more than a study in technicolor. There are hooves, human faces and antlers all woven in among the bright strokes.

Barboza takes this style to a curious extreme. On the description of one of his pieces, “artist’s blood” is listed as part of the composition, along with various types of paper. Assuming that Barboza did not go to BJ’s and buy three gallons of blood from a painter, this is a pretty grim thing to digest. It looks great, though. His face is

impressed against paper, and there is a sense of depth in the imprint. The result is an exposed facial muscle image. How he did it, or how much blood is actually in that piece, is a detail perhaps best left unknown.

Also noteworthy is “Portrait of a Wampanoag” by Virginia Freymouth, a realistic portrait of a Wampanoag man in traditional regalia. He dons a flowing white cotton shirt, like something out of Plymouth Plantation.

Combined with this European element are gold bands on his arms and various shell ornamentation. His face is as stern as it is distinguished, although in profile.

This piece is made all the more interesting given the fact that immediately next to it is a portrait of a gorgeous woman in a pink skirt titled “Julie Dawn,” also by Freymouth. The subject is seated, staring right into you.

Her eyes have a gloss to them. Paired with the symmetry of her face, those eyes could trap you at the Gallery forever if you let them.

There are mediums represented beyond paint. Some photography, some paper smeared with blood (a Shroud of Turin sort of thing by the brilliantly creepy Barboza) and some charcoal work. “Apparition” by Stephen Fisher is one such charcoal work. It has a film noir feel to it. Essentially a still life with really stark lighting, the actual light source is a harshly bright light bulb incorporated into the piece. What makes “Apparition” so interesting is how much the light is played with. Reflection is the name of the game. Sunglasses, a vase and a windowpane are all uniquely illuminated in the nighttime dark.

The Faculty Exhibition at the Banister Gallery is a display of the exceptional talents collected at RIC. The show is open through Sept. 26, Tuesday–Friday, noon – 8 p.m. Admission is free.

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Performing Arts Series sure to be a global delight Every year without fail, the Rhode Island College Performing Arts Series provides world class entertainment.

That is not necessarily an exaggeration. For the fall of 2012, RIC welcomes a superbly diverse repertoire, offering acts from around

By James Lucey the globe. If you like dance, music A&E Editor or kung-fu, it is likely that there is something for you.

Kicking off on Tuesday, Oct. 2, Ballet Folklórico de México brings traditional dance with some serious pageantry. Impeccable choreography defines this troupe, but the costumes, the intermittent mariachi band and the fun, rhythmic music make this event a true cultural experience.

There is a storytelling element, a desire to convey traditions and lifestyles through dance and music, which makes it an encompassing tale. Styles from pre-Columbian to Revolutionary periods are represented, as well as regional costumes and dances. In the Northeast, our conception of “Mexican” is usually limited to the combo menu at Taco Bell. It is not a bad idea to get a little cultural education from one of the most reputable dance companies in the world. The performance will take place in The Auditorum in Roberts Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Soyeon Kate Lee is a pianist garnering much attention these days. Korean born and American raised, Lee has three degrees from Julliard under her belt. She has gained notoriety for claiming first prize at the Naumberg International Piano Competition in 2010. Her ability is of the highest caliber, playing with incredible clarity and poise. She will perform on

Sunday, Oct. 21, in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall at 2:30 p.m.

If just one master musician isn’t enough for you, the Muir String Quartet will be RIC on Monday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. Taking up residence at Boston College, the Grammy winning Quartet will perform String Quartet in F minor, Op. 95, String Quartet in B-fl at Major, Op. 18, No. 6 and String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132 from Beethoven’s String Quartet Cycle. It is classy classical music.

If there would be one standout act in the Performing Arts Series this Fall, it has got to be the Shaolin Warriors. The name itself is synonymous with mystery and ancient secrets.

But, in reality, these guys are just incredibly talented martial artists. Combining acts of physical daring and choreographed martial arts demonstrations, this performance is sure to satisfy the action movie junkie in all of us. How about breaking cinder blocks with a sword over a dude’s belly who’s on top of another dude who’s on top of a bed of nails? Eat your heart out, Cirque de Soleil.The Shaolin Warriors will perform in The Auditorium in Roberts Hall on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Finally, on Sunday, Dec. 9th, Natalie MacMaster will fiddle around. She plays the violin, that is. Well, the fiddle. The Nova Scotian musician has shared the stage with a cast of talents that range from Carlos Santana to the Chieftains, from Faith Hill to Yo-Yo Ma. If you like country music, or traditional Celtic fare, MacMaster is certain to dazzle. She will be in The Auditorium in Roberts Hall at 7:30 p.m.

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John Mayer “Born and Raised” review Changing your image is a tough thing to do Anchor Staff in the music industry.

Most musicians set out to prove themselves unflappable and fail miserably while others seem to pull it off, shedding a layer of sensitive, burnt self-image in exchange for a thick layer of determination.

In “Born and Raised,” John Mayer presents a firm middle ground, someone who has accepted his failings and decided to be comfortable with his mistakes and learn from them.

Five albums in, John Mayer has revealed a nostalgia for 80’s love ballads, as well a capability of writing a more-than-decent pop tune, an accessible blues song and an assembler of jazz and modern rock.

Now, Mayer takes on a nostalgic love for folk, country and Americana road-music. While an admittedly interesting direction for him, this album truly reflects the sobering humility of over-exposure and media-shame.

The unavoidable sounds of Crosby, Nash, Young, Dylan and Nelson are more than apparent in this

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album, and like a well placed grunt soldier, Mayer gets right into the thick of these inspirations. Songs like “Queen of California,” the opening track, and the latest single as of Aug. 13, even states Young’s impact on Mayer’s latest and most diverse record.

Mayer and his producer, Don Was, worked this album to be accessible through multiple demographics. Young, folky hipsters can rock out to these tunes on the pop-radio, but anyone looking for deep tracks that have no hope of radio play can find satisfaction from tracks like “Walt Grace’s Submarine Test,” “January 1967” and the song the album is titled for, “Born and Raised.”

Also likely to enjoy Mayer’s new approach are country fans. While not exactly Brad Paisley in sound (who Mayer has coincidentally performed with), tracks such as “Something Like Olivia” and “Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey” will emote a callback to real country, especially for those who truly remember it.

Mayer’s attempt to shorten his painted image is a good one, but unfortunately, a few tracks such as “Love Is a Verb” and the iTunes bonus track “Fool to Love You” fall short of this re-imaging, and sound almost vapid when held in the same light as the rest

of the tracks. Poppy love tunes with a country tweak still sound like poppy love tunes.

The song that is going to be most overlooked but is still most worthy of praise is the fourth track in, “Speak for Me.” The opening lyrics, “Now the cover of a Rolling Stone/ ain’t the cover of a rolling stone/ And the music on my radio/ ain’t supposed to make me feel alone” show a vulnerable side of Mayer that we really only got a hint of through his work with the John Mayer Trio and his 2009 album, “Battle Studies.” This song has Mayer reflecting on a life he imagined he would have, but possibly ruined by opening his “stupid mouth.”

In the end, the record holds up. It is more than worthy of sharing shelf space with his previous four studio albums. Thankfully, the album is also different enough that if you don’t have a space for John Mayer on your shelf or in your music files, you might find yourself making some room for him for the first time. An unmistakably unique sound in his career with an irresistible message of going back to the start is something most music lovers (if not all) can surely get behind.

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By Christian DeCataldo Christian’s Anime Corner

So, I have found that I have a far greater fondness for anime that has aged a bit. By that, I mean I prefer anime that are a little older, like from the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Titles like “The Vision of Escaflowne,” “Blue Gender,” “Blue Sub No.6,” the first few sagas of “Dragon Ball Z” all jump to mind when I think of the older generation of anime.

I am not sure why, but I just feel like anime of that period has better bones than some of the newer stuff; they just feel right. I have gone back recently to re-watch “Outlaw Star,” a space-themed anime following a ragtag group of outlaws as they journey throughout the space.

“Outlaw Star” centers on Gene Starwind, a jack-of-all-trades protagonist with a tragic past that influences the plot (I am not going to spoil what it is). His “sidekick” is a younger boy named James “Jim” Hawking who is the technical expert and brains of the duo. The two own a machine shop and perform odd jobs on the industrial colony they reside in. After taking a job as bodyguards to a mysterious woman who is being pursued by pirates, however, their lives are changed forever (yeah I know that’s a cliché, sue me).

Starwind and Hawking are thrown into a world of pirates and bandits when they discover that their client is actually the notorious outlaw Hilda who has stolen a “bio-android” named Melfina, and an advanced space ship from a powerful pirate organization.

Starwind becomes the captain of the new ship which he names “Outlaw Star,” and becomes the focus of the pirates as he struggles to get his prize in working order while simultaneously gathering a crew and helping Melfina to discover the reason for her creation.

There is also an underlying theme regarding finding the Galactic Layline, a fabled place of unimaginable treasure and knowledge, but it is realistically put on the backburners of the plot because Starwind is too focused on getting “Outlaw Star” fully operational.

This anime does a few things outside of having a pretty easy to follow plot. As regular readers know, I hate the stupidly complex plots that so many anime have; they only act as a sinkhole and thoroughly halt my interest most of the time. At the beginning of every episode, there is a short, documentary-ish description of some aspect of the “Outlaw Star” universe.

Sometimes it focuses on technology or history, and other times it gives character back-story. None of these openings last more than a minute or so, and it means that all this useful information does not need to be shoehorned into the show itself through disconnected dialogue or lengthy flashbacks. It is a very inventive idea that I wish was applied to more shows in general instead of those damned “previously” time fillers.

“Outlaw Star” immediately establishes the legitimacy of its main characters. In a single scene in the first episode, Starwind takes down an android with his superior skill and Hawking’s quick intellect. I like such an introduction, it sets the scene for things to come and shows the audience competence in the characters.

I have yet to finish “Outlaw Star” (my first time through I was 11 years old, so I don’t think it counts), but so far I am liking it, and it is a nostalgia trip that doesn’t disappoint. The series is a manageable 26 episodes long and it hooks you pretty quickly, so you will more than likely have a harder time pulling yourself away rather than finding the time to finish it.

Welcome back.

I hope you all enjoyed your summer. As those of you who were loyal followers last year might remember, last spring Matt’s Movies celebrated Meryl Streep’s Academy Award victory for her part in “The Iron Lady” by holding “Meryl Streep Month,” where I reviewed a different Streep movie each week.

But due to a number of circumstances, it was never completed.

As I dislike unfinished business, and because I got positive comments about it, “Meryl Streep Month” will be completed this week.

I will be reviewing the movie her award winning role originated from.

But first, a brief historical interlude.

Many of you out there know who Margaret Thatcher is, and those who don’t have probably heard the name at least once. Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979-90, and is one of the most controversial politicians in the modern era. When it came time to film a movie about Thatcher, Streep was chosen to play the part.

In the film’s opening, Thatcher is an elderly woman trying to live daily life as senility begins to effect her, and as the memories of her late husband Dennis (Jim Broadbent) haunt her. Thatcher even sees and hears her dead husband following her around.

Throughout her struggles, a series of extended flashbacks occur,

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allowing the audience to view her life.

We see young Thatcher be accepted to Oxford University, lose her first bid for a seat in Parliament, finally win a seat and eventually be elected Prime Minister. The audiences get to see the rollercoaster-ride that was Thatcher’s tenure as Prime Minister, including riots, fighting over the Falkland Islands and more.

But between these scenes, the film flashes back to older Thatcher and her struggle to let her husband go. Does she succeed? You will have to watch to find out.

While this might not be the best movie I have ever seen, Streep’s performance is phenomenal.

The only word I can use to describe it is “art.” Streep replicates y o u n g T h a t c h e r ’s distinct way of speaking and shuffling so convincingly that if I didn’t know better, I would have sworn that it was an actual elderly woman walking around. Everything is as close to perfection as it could be, and Streep “is” Thatcher.

The rest of the cast is excellent—especially Broadbent who has excellent on-screen chemistry with Streep—but it is Streep’s performance that makes this otherwise simply “good” bio-flick into a mustsee movie.

While I give the movie four stars out of five, I give Streep six stars out of five due to the amazing work she managed to produce. This is what acting is all about.

Until next time, enjoy the show!

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Women’s tennis rebounds with wins over Gordon College and UMass Boston T h e Rhode Island C o l l e g e women’s tennis team, whose record stood at 0-4 overall this season entering the week, swept a pair of matches against Gordon College and UMass Boston. Under new head coach Adam Spring, the team had hopes to bring more wins to the table, and this week proved that it could be done.

On Sept. 13, the Anchorwomen traveled to Gordon College with the desire to obtain that first win.

With the help of freshmen Sadie Campanella and sophomore Janice Wang, the team captured the 6-3 win. Campanella, the team’s number one singles player dominated her opponent, going 6-2, 6-1, and Wang followed her with 6-4, 6-2 victories

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Wang and Campanella are also the team’s number doubles and they attacked Gordon with an 8-2 win. Four of the six singles players won their respective matches to seal the Anchorwomen’s first victory of the 2012 season and Spring’s first victory as head coach. With this win under their belt, the women were determined to come out victorious again, and this time on home turf.

Facing off against UMass Boston in RIC’s first Little East Conference matchup, the Anchorwomen swept UMass Boston with a 9-0 victory.

Not only did the women sweep the match, they began by sweeping Beacons in doubles play.

Sophomores Chelsea Brown and Gianna Vallante had the closest match of the day, ending their round on the positive side of a 9-8 score in

the number two doubles position.

Brown also captured her first singles win of the season (6-3, 6-3) during the shutout victory.

Sarah Goodwin was lucky enough to have her first collegiate win come during this match, dominating both games going 6-4, 6-1. With this win, the Anchorwomen matched their total wins from last season, and its only week three.

Now standing at 2-4, 1-0 in the Little East Conference, Spring and the Anchorwomen have a good starting foot as the head into more intense Little East play. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, RIC is set to face UMass Dartmouth on the road in another LEC game. They will then take on Worcester State University on Saturday, Sept. 22, in Worcester in a non-league game.

Anchorwomen drop a pair of contests to Salve Regina and Eastern Connecticut Despite an 8-2 loss to Salve Regina on Sept.

11, Rhode Island College sophomore goalkeeper Audrey Maia matched her career high saves en route to a 7-0 loss to Eastern Connecticut State University (3-1-1) on Sept. 15.

Eastern Connecticut State senior forward Daniela Marchitto found the back of the net first for her team in the 12th minute of play off a pass from teammate senior midfielder Kelly Wallace. Eight minutes later, senior midfielder Chelsea Downer scored an unassisted goal for the Warriors.

Wallace gave Eastern Connecticut State a 3-0 lead with an unassisted goal in the 32nd minute. Marchitto connected with the net again in the 44th minute, heading a ball into the goal to end the first half.

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with an unassisted goal for Eastern Connecticut State in the 55th minute.

Junior midfielder Nicole Leonard took a note from teammate Marchitto and headed in a cross pass from the right side in the 71st minute to put Eastern up 6-0. Freshmen forward Brianna Curcio accepted a pass from junior midfielder Kaitlyn Kennedy in the 81st minute to finish out the offensive domination by Eastern Connecticut State.

Maia recorded 14 saves for the Anchorwomen (1-3) as the Warriors outshot RIC 35-2. Maia’s 14 stops ties her season-best effort, which came in the season opener against Worcester State.

The Anchorwomen will be bringing the action back home when they host Bridgewater State on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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It’s all about the intensity Cabral leads Anchorwomen to win over Westfield State It was all about the intensity. After the Rhode Island College women’s volleyball team (2-8, 0-1) lost 3-0 to the Owls of Keene State (5-5, 1-0) early Saturday, the Anchorwomen brought it in the afternoon session for a 3-0 win over the Owls of Westfield State.

“Our team played really well versus Keene,” said junior Amanda Cabral, who led the squad with 20 kills on the day.

“We just have to bring energy and intensity to every game, like we did against Westfield.”

In the first match of the day, RIC started with a bang going up 9-3 with the aid of multiple spikes by Breanna Boyer and Cabral. RIC stretched their lead to 12-8 before Keene tied the action up at 13 with the help of three service aces.

Keene garnered their first lead of the set at 15-14 and kept it throughout the set, winning the first 25-22.

Keene took a 15-9 lead in the second half before RIC coach Elyse Tackmann called a timeout. The break in the action seemed to help the Anchorwomen as RIC put together a run that brought them back within two points, 21-19.

From there, RIC did themselves no favors as Keene took a 25-19 set two win off two RIC hitting errors.

After going down two set to none and 12-9 in the third, RIC needed a rally and answered with a four-point swing to take the 13-12 set lead. The two Little East Conference (LEC) rivals then bounced back points. Freshman Michelle Malboeuf’s kill gave RIC a 19-18 advantage, but Keene answered with points from their sophomore tandem of Sammy Dormio and Samantha Branning, and won the third 25-22, and the match 3-0.

“Something our team needs to improve upon as the LEC season continues is our communication and mental toughness,” said RIC freshman libero Jasmyn Starr, who had 10 digs in the loss to Keene.

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“If we continue to improve our communication and mental toughness, our team will see the right results,” she added.

The next go-round, the Anchorwomen were not messing around with the Owls from Westfield State. RIC cruised to a 25-18 set-one win, capping the set off with an Adriana Ambari block into the face of the opposition. RIC was cruising to another win in set-two, gaining a 22-13 advantage, when the wheels looked about ready to come off. Westfield went on a six-point run that had some Anchorwomen nerves shaking. Cabral then came to the rescue with a kill to give RIC a 24-20 lead, and delivered a deadly serve that crossed up two Owls on set point.

Westfield went up early in set-three, 13-10, when Nicole Molleur ripped a kill, but RIC answered back, evening the set at 14 apiece. Ambari spiked off one of Jessica Ho’s 29 assists, giving RIC a 17-14 edge and with the score at 24-19 in favor of RIC, Cabral unleashed a service ace to cap off the first home win of the season.

“It is nice to be close to home,” said Ambari after the 3-0 win over Westfield. “Being at home, we get more energy from our friends and from our family, so it’s great for us.”

RIC once again has a busy week on the road with three games on tap. First up is a trip Lasell (0-8) on Tuesday, Sept. 18, followed by a Thursday, Sept. 20, visit to Commonwealth Coast Conference contender Western New England (7-1). Saturday, Sept. 22 pits the Anchorwomen with UMass Boston (6-4, 1-0) for an LEC showdown.

Junior Katie McGovney was especially excited for the match with the Beacons, and is not faded by their NCAA Tournament experience.

“We can take on any team as long as we bring the intensity,” she said.

Furman w h o sent it from page h o m e for the game’s first goal in the 16th minute.

The visitors were not finished as Furman notched his second goal of the game just seven minutes later to make it a 2-0 lead. Soon after, senior forward Cory Tobler joined in on the scoring parade and sent home his first goal of the season in the 30th minute off assists by junior defenders Christopher Giustina and Jordan Clark.

After a Warrior dominated first half, the Anchormen jumped on the board early thanks to a the first career collegiate goal by freshman midfielder Tyler Pacheco, a header in the 52nd minute off a crossing pass from sophomore defender Jeff Sampaio. Just moments later, Estrada scored his second goal of the week after being set up by sophomore forward Emmanuel Asiedu.

RIC had just one last scoring chance, but Estrada’s shot from just outside the box was tipped away by Warrior senior goalkeeper Jordan Munsell, who had allowed just one goal in four games this season, and the game ended as a 3-2 Eastern victory. The Anchormen were outshot 17-7 and Duarte picked up four saves in the loss.

The Warriors improve to 5-0 (1-0 LEC) and the Anchormen now sit at 1-3-1 (0-1 LEC) and will be back in action on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Bridgewater State, the first of a four-game road trip.

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The reigning Greater Northeast Athletic Conference champion Rhode Island College men’s golf team began their quest for back-to-back championships on Sept. 12 in a head-to-head matchup at Mitchell College. Junior Tim Leigh shot the lowest score of the day, 75, en route to a 320-394 victory for the Anchormen.

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some new faces, as Leigh and senior captain Kyle Harper were the only two returning players from last year’s championship squad. Sophomores Ryan Butler and Patrick Ford were missing in action, as Ford is currently ineligible and Butler is recovering from a wrist injury. Butler has stated that he will be back soon and that his injury “will not affect his play during the season.”

Senior Kyle Garcia is the last miss-

ing link; he will not be playing for the team this season. Taking their places are freshmen Jonathan Cooper, Pete Camerlengo and Eddie Francis.

RIC finished with the top four scores, and all five players finished in the top six at Mitchell College. Harper shot a 78, followed by Cooper and Camerlengo, who carded a 79 and 88 respectively. Mitchell freshman Max Jewett placed fifth overall, and ended his round with a team-best 90. Francis

rounded out the Anchormen with a score of 94.

This appears to be a strong start to a season that holds high expectations.

“The GNAC’s won’t be handed to us, we are going to have to earn it just like last year,” said Butler, last season’s GNAC individual champion.

The Anchormen will next be in action on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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Rocked on rocky top Ten years ago, a matchup between Tennessee and Florida was a college football game you couldn’t miss. Over the past decade, one of the best SEC East offerings has failed to live up to the hefty historical billing.

Tennessee has struggled over the past seven seasons, which includes seven consecutive defeats at the hands of the Gators. With Tennessee convincingly winning its first two games of the season, the college football community salivated over the newest installment of the rivalry series.

Tennessee fans flooded Neyland Stadium for the first sellout in the last four seasons for the Vols to see big-armed quarterback Tyler Bray sling it to the talented receiver tandem comprised of Cordarrelle Patterson and Justin Hunter. Florida made the trip to Knoxville off the back of a hard fought victory over Bowling Green in the Swamp, and a tough road win at Kyle Field against Texas A&M in both teams SEC opener.

The match-up got off to a flying start inside Neyland Stadium. The Gators picked off Vols quarterback Bray on Tennessee›s second possession and only needed three plays to find the end zone.

All-around athlete Tre Burton took a Wildcat snap and slashed through the left side of the Tennessee defense, sprinting 14 yards to the house to make things 7-0 early. Bray responded two Tennessee possessions later, as he lead his offense 60 yards in just

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three plays, capped off by a two-yard touchdown toss to Patterson.

Patterson, the Vols new junior college transfer, was fantastic all night, hauling in eight grabs for 75 yards to go along with his touchdown grab. In a pattern similar to last week’s match-up against Texas A&M, Florida was thoroughly handled after scoring an early touchdown, as they allowed the Vols to take a lead in the second quarter.

Bray marched the Tennessee offense down the field, converting two third and longs to with strikes to tight end Mychal Rivera. Fittingly, the drive was capped by a six-yard snag by Rivera in the back of the end zone. Again similar to Florida›s last game, the Gators were able to put together a drive in the dying embers of the first half, and keep within touching distance of their opponent with a Caleb Sturgis field goal. Going into the halftime interval, Tennessee led 14-10.

In a developing pattern, the Gators once again stormed out of the halftime break and dominated the proceedings. Another Sturgis field goal was topped by a Wildcat touchdown from Tennessee›s starting linebacker, AJ Johnson. Anything the Vols could do, the Gators could do better, as the Gators utilized the Wildcat to get the ball into the hands of playmaker Burton again. This time, he lacerated the right side of the Tennessee defense and turned on the afterburners to run away from everybody, taking the carry 80 yards to pay dirt. With things

squared at 20, the Volunteer offense, which lacked any rushing attack, continued to stall, which put a fatigued defense back on the field.

Florida›s green sophomore quarterback Jeff Driskel grew up in front of the tough road crowd and took advantage of a tired defense. Late in the thirrd quarter, he was able to stand tall in a disintegrating pocket and deliver a perfect ball 23 yards to Jordan Reed to give the Gators the lead for good. The Gator offense followed that score up, as Driskel slammed the coffin shut by beating the Tennessee corner blitz in finding Frankie Hammond Jr., who took the short throw 75 yards for six more points. The Gators tacked on a late Sturgis field goal to give them a hard earned 37-20 victory.

With the win, the Gators will surely climb into the top 15 in the national polls for the next week.

They host a struggling Kentucky team next Saturday before the number three ranked LSU comes to the Swamp, in what looks to be a colossal clash. Tennessee will take a drop just outside the top 25 with the loss, and will have to find some semblance of a running attack to compliment their extremely talented passing game. They will have that opportunity next week at home against Akron before starting a brutal four game stretch that includes three SEC road games sandwiched around a home meeting with number one Alabama.

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Don’t call it a comeback Coming off of a tough 6-1 loss to Roger Williams, the Rhode Island College men’s soccer team hosted two home matches this past week as they played Endicott to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes on Sept. 12. and dropped their Little East Conference home opener to Eastern Connecticut State University, 3-2, on Sept. 15.

In a game that saw more fouls than shots, RIC had their hands full in a contested 1-1 tie against the Gulls. The first half saw four shots apiece and neither team was able to gain control of momentum or possession. That can also be said about the second stanza, except things started to get a bit more physical as the game began to wind down.

Endicott freshman forward Alex Tonsberg scored the first goal of the game in the 47th minute off of a pass from teammate junior forward Brett Longobucco. Even after the goal, the match was still very back and forth and was anyone’s

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game to win.

The Gulls picked up three yellow cards in the half, two coming within an eight minute span.

Soon after the second yellow card was awarded, RIC freshman midfielder Camilo Estrada scored his first collegiate goal, beating Endicott goalkeeper Daniel Higgins in the 72nd minute. From then on each team traded scoring chances, but neither could find the back of the net, and the game went on to a 1-1 tie after two overtimes.

RIC sophomore goalkeeper Chris Duarte finished with eight saves and Higgins finished with four of his own. After the tie, the Gulls improved their record to 4-1-1, and the Anchormen ended at 1-2-1.

Unlike the Endicott game, the LEC matchup versus Eastern Connecticut was a tail of two halves. Each team started the game with quick scoring chances but both failed to find the scoreboard. That was until Warrior freshman forward Tim Jennison sent a cross to senior striker Matt see page 30

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New coach on the block Kara Williamson brings youth, energy to women’s basketball program Young, eager and ambitious. Those are adjectives that describe the students here on the Rhode Island College campus. However, rather than talking about RIC’s new students in the classroom, we are talking about RIC’s new “student of the game,” women’s head basketball coach Kara Williamson.

“I am a student of the game,” said Williamson.

“I just love, love, love the game of basketball. I have always loved what I have been able to do, which is give back to this game, so much so that I don’t even see coaching as a job.”

Williamson was hired to guide the women’s basketball program, which reached the Division III NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history last season, on Aug. 22, just seven years removed from her playing days at Assumption College. Once she graduated from the Worcester-based school in 2005, Williamson spent seven seasons as an assistant at a trio of Division II schools: Western New England College, American International College and Southern New Hampshire until arriving at RIC. “I have been ready to be a head coach, and I am excited and prepared for the responsibility,” said Williamson. “Leaving Southern New Hampshire for just

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any job was something I was not going to do, because I was really looking for the right fit.”

RIC evolved from a fledgling program to a powerhouse in the Little East Conference under former head coach Marcus Reilly, who stepped down in August to take an assistant coach position at the Division I University of Rhode Island.

“There is no secret that Marcus did unbelievable things to alter the culture of this program, but I love the challenge of filling his shoes,” said Williamson. “It all goes along with competing. I have high expectations of myself, and I want to represent RIC in the highest manner. I lead by passion and hard work, and am extremely competitive during the games and in recruiting. The drive is always there to me.”

The Anchorwomen lost six large contributors from 2012’s historic season, but one of the key pieces from last season’s first-ever Little East Conference championship team will be back in associate head coach Claudia De Faria. De Faria is back on the bench once again this season after running the program during the search for a new head coach.

“Claudia was awesome during the transition process. She helped me out from top to bottom, and is still helping with the transition,” said Williamson.

With such a prompt move between her hiring on

Aug. 22 and the school year starting just a week later, Williamson had only met her squad of defending LEC champions just a few times.

“They are a great group of girls who seem ready to work hard. During our first meeting, I told them that they are here to get an education and take care of all those obligations first,” she said. “From a basketball sense, I told the team to feel proud about representing the RIC women’s basketball team yet, understand we have a target on our back.”

It’s only mid-September, so for now, Oct. 15 is the day Kara Williamson is focused on.

“I am really looking forward to our first practice.

After that, I am looking forward to our first scrimmage. It is all really, really exciting,” she said.

The first games of the season tip off in November, and the circled date on Williamson’s calendar is Nov. 20. The Anchorwomen will take the court at the Murray Center for their home opener against the defending MASCAC champion Bridgewater State Bears, led by starting point guard Jenna Williamson, who happens to be William’s younger sister.

Add that to the list of the “really, really exciting things” that go along with being a first-time head coach.