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VOLUME 90 | ISSUE XVI

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017

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Ecuador—A trip to remember

Louisa D’Ovidio Editor-in-Chief

estled in the rocky Andean foothills of Ecuador, and 30 minutes outside Quito—the highest capital city in the world—is the hilly town of Conocoto and the Fundación Henry Davis Orphanage. Here, an unlikely partnership has been forged with the Christian missionary school and orphanage; for over three years dozens of Rhode Island College students have worked to build and teach sustainable farming practices to the underserved compound. In 2014 Dr. Jill Harrison began taking RIC students on service trips to Conocoto and students relished the eye-opening experiences of working in a women’s prison and with the orphanage, but the mission is only just beginning. Dr. Jill Harrison began her service journey in Ecuador when she was asked to serve as an interpreter for

a research study at the women’s prison in Quito. From there she branched out into the community surrounding Quito and made contacts at the Henry Davis Foundation school and orphanage. “The orphanage is quasipublic,” said Harrison, “and because it cares for children whose parents are in Ecuador’s judicial system and prisons, the government plus private donors provide financial support to the orphanage. It certainly is not a lot and it needs more support, which is why we choose to pay the orphanage for room and board, $20 a day, during our service learning stay.” “The point of our trip was to help alleviate some of the costs by setting them up to grow their own food,” said Junior Mia Palombo, a student from the 2015 trip on which students and organizers of the school were taught how to maintain a hydroponics room, a compost heap and a garden.

Using a few books and her handy Spanish skills, Palombo taught classes on how to maintain the farming systems they set up. Since Palombo’s group’s trip in 2015, RIC students have returned and furthered the progress of this system.

According to Harrison, “Because our focus is food sustainability that includes organic gardening, both hydroponic gardening and traditional gardening, the new focus is to recruit students interested in biology and marketing. The crops are growing, and now the orphanage has an opportunity to not only feed themselves but to sell their produce to the local community.” “People, especially Americans, hear about problems all over the world and they don’t think about them twice, but there are very specific and easy-tofix things that we can do to help, they just needed the right tools,” said Senior Randi Tella.

Students stayed with host families in the city of Quito, celebrated New Year’s in traditional Ecuadorian fashion, took in 16th century spanish architecture, ziplined through the Ecuador’s lush forests and one student, Randi Tella, even made friends with street dogs.

“Experiencing the culture was almost as fulfilling as building something that can keep people alive—it was an incredible trip and I think everyone should go,” Palombo said. Miriam ContrerasMorales, a student from the 2015 trip, said the most refreshing part of the trip was the children at the orphanage. “A lot of bias and prejudices come from a lack of understanding, but being able to put yourself in another’s shoes and getting to see how others live, gives you perspective on how the way people grow up shape who they become. It gave me a global perspective working with

the children there,” said Contreras-Morales, who recounted that every day the children would greet the students with giant grins and excitement.

When asked if they would want to ever travel back, Randi Tella, from the 2015 trip, said, “oh yeah, really badly!”

The course is open to upper-level classmen, and you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, a letter of recommendation and have a cleared background check. Conversational Spanish skills is also a plus but not required. The two organizers of the trip Dr. Maria Lawrence and Dr. Jill Harrison encourage anyone who has a desire to work with schools and children to attend. The trip is a 400-level course, so graduate students are able to attend as well. If students would like to get involved, they can contact Dr. Harrison via email at jharrison@ric.edu.

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Stories from our archives Shane Inman Managing Editor

rime and intrigue on the Rhode Island College campus!

Unassuming though it may be, The Anchor newspaper has apparently struck a nerve with someone on the RIC campus, enough for them to lash out in the only way they know how—stealing newspapers off their racks and framing the president of the Student Community Government for the theft.

SCG and The Anchor may not have the friendliest history, but it seems somehow unlikely that the president of SCG would be so foolish as to dump 500 stolen newspapers in front of her own house.

Even with the involvement of the Providence police, the chances of solving this bizarre crime are slim. With no plausible culprit, we are left with nothing more to do than wonder about motives and the possibility of a repeat offense.

Inauguration festivities

Louisa D’Ovidio Editor-in-chief he inauguration week of Rhode Island College’s 10th President, Dr. Frank D. Sanchez, beginning Sunday Feb. 12 and ending on Feb. 17 at the Inaugural Ceremony and Gala event is underway!

Each day is be dedicated to a theme, Sunday being Community, with the Alumni brunch and RIC Family Day. Tuesday is Learning Innovation, followed by Inclusive Excellence, Student Success, and finally Friday’s theme of Future. Some events during the week include walking tours around campus all day on Tuesday designed to “showcase learning innovation at RIC through 30-minute presentations and a panel of industry leaders [addressing] Workplace Skills for the 21st Century.” A Community Reading Day on Wednesday where members of the President’s Commission on Inclusive Excellence will visit local

elementary schools and read “Rolling With Nia,” a children’s book written by RIC Alumna, the late Dana Wright ‘04.

On Thursday the student showcase and performance day, where talented students and student-run organizations can show off their accomplishments and take part in the celebration. At 4 p.m. The Student Showcase, student organizations will promote their group work in the Donovan Dining center. Then later at 6 p.m. Student Performances of music, theatre and dance will take place in the Donovan Dining center. All culminating in the new President’s swearing in ceremony and reception on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Roberts Auditorium.

To find out more about RIC’s Inaugural Week events or to RSVP, contact Patricia Nolin at (401) 456-9854 or visit ric.edu/ inauguration.

Sojourn takes the Plunge

Shane Inman Managing Editor hat could prompt a lot of otherwise very intelligent people to jump into the ocean in the middle of February?

The spirit of charity seems to be as good an answer as any for Sojourn, Rhode Island College’s always active club of fun-loving students. On the morning of Saturday, Feb. 18, Sojourn will be holding its annual Polar Plunge at the North Kingstown Town Beach. The event will feature music, games, food and 3

of course the inevitable leap into the frigid ocean for those intrepid enough to attempt it. Entrance is free but, as the event is a fundraiser, donations are recommended. This year, all proceeds from the Plunge will go to the Izzy Foundation at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, a non-profit organization which provides support for the families of children with cancer and other serious diseases. More information about the Izzy Foundation can be found on theizzyfoundation.org. Sojourn urges RIC students

to attend, and to bring along as many friends as they can. “Grab your dorm-mates and classmates in order to be the best school represented at this crazy event,” reads their web page. It isn’t just an event for students, however, as some doctors and nurses from Hasbro will reportedly also be present, so families are also encouraged to join in as well! Festivities begin at 11 a.m. at the Cold Spring Community Center in North Kingstown. More information on the Plunge can be found at insanityforhumanityri.com.

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Shane Inman Managing Editor

I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.”

These words, spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are burned into the public consciousness, their mark only deepened by King’s assassination the very day after delivering this speech. In reality, when King returned to his motel room after speaking to thousands of the promised land, he was surrounded by friends—just as he was when he was shot and killed. But what if he had been alone? What would the transition from the fever of the crowd to the stillness of solitude look like? These questions form the foundation for “The Mountaintop,” originally written by Katori Hall and performed at Trinity Repertory Company over the past two weeks. The play explores who King is

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not as a public figure, not as a civil rights leader, but as a man.

“The Mountaintop” is a small play, but not a quiet one. Featuring only two characters—the iconic Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. played by Joe Wilson Jr., and the maid Camae played by Mia Ellis—and taking place entirely in a single night in an ordinary motel room in Memphis, the play lives and dies by its words. And what breathtaking words they are. Hall wrote “The Mountaintop” following

the election of Barack Obama, and as such there is a sense of hope which pervades much of the play. Not naive hope, ignorant of hardships and backwards motion, but the kind of hope in the face of rampant injustice which King spoke of when he described the promised land. Trinity’s performance, however, is the first professional production of this play since Obama stepped out of office, replaced by a man so very unlike Reverend King. As such, there is a bitterness inherent in the subject matter, an anger

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and indignation bubbling just beneath the surface, casting a pall across King’s idealism. Yet hope remains. Even as it demonstrates an awareness of our modern day, “The Mountaintop” shows the triumph of hope in darker times as a clear promise that there is always a way forward. Wilson Jr. is masterful in his portrayal of King, showing the audience a man who is brilliant, searingly passionate and subtly flawed. He flows seamlessly from joking and flirting to raging against society to startling at thunder without skipping a beat, gradually letting King’s cracks expose themselves. Wilson Jr.’s incredible stage presence poses the obvious risk of overshadowing anyone who joins him on stage, but Ellis meets him blow for blow in every way. Her energy and intensity make her more than a match for her co-star, and she handles the gradual revelation of Camae’s nuances with as deft a hand as any magician.

As for the set, it is beautiful in its simplicity—a small Tennessee motel room which draws the audience in with its mundane air of familiarity. It sets them at ease just long enough for them to lower their guard. Each technical effect, from the rain outside the window to the way the lights express warmth and cold through gradual shifts, is carefully placed and never overt. Most are just present enough to be felt even before they are noticed. Whether one walks away from Trinity’s “The Mountaintop” feeling uplifted or enraged at how things have turned out, there is no denying the power of the performance. Even as King’s weakest moments are explored, his message and his passion wash over the audience like a title wave.

A story as powerful as its namesake Patrick Connolly Anchor Staff

eeling cynical about the Academy Awards is easy: there are times in which they nominate films that shouldn’t even be nominated (“Hidden Figures”), and there are times in which deserving films go unrecognized (“A Monster Calls”). However, every once in awhile, a film is nominated that isn’t necessarily on anyone’s radar compared to its cinematic counterparts. These are the stories that carry a significant emotional wallop. “Lion” is such a film, and it’s a tremendously moving experience overall. “Lion” tells the incredible true story of Saroo. Played by a youthful Sunny Pawar, Saroo was accidentally lost on the streets of Calcutta, separated from his home and his family. Saroo goes through many obstacles until he is eventually adopted by an Australian couple, portrayed by Nicole Kidman and David Wenham, who raises him

to be an informed adult, played by Dev Patel. When memories of his childhood come back to him, Saroo attempts to find the family he was separated from all those years ago.

“Lion” is jam-packed great cinematic features. One of the most admirable aspects of the film is how technology plays a crucial part of the story. When we get to the second half of the film, which focuses on Saroo as an adult, he uses Google Earth as a way to find out where his biological family lives. The use of Google Earth as a thematic device is fascinating. On one hand, it is used intelligently by Saroo to hopefully find where his family lives. On the other hand, it nearly tears apart the family that raised him, as well as his romantic relationship with Lucy, played by Rooney Mara. I love how the film focuses on both sides regarding the use of technology in the world. There are other notable aspects throughout this film. Some of the shots are

breathtaking, particularly when young Saroo is in the middle of a field of yellow butterflies flying around him. But, the standout performance belongs to Nicole Kidman, portraying Sue Brierley, the adoptive mother of Saroo. She has one particular close-up scene in which she is talking about why she felt like adopting him. It’s a powerful moment that led to a well-deserved Oscar nomination. I can nitpick a few things, such as the font of the opening credits not matching up with the epic, yet intimate, scope of the film. But, aside from that, I have little to complain about.

While I won’t give away the ending, I will say that the story is nearly as emotional and inspirational as one could possibly imagine. This film is a beautiful and moving film that deserved to be nominated for Best Picture this year. See it now, you won’t regret it.

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“I was raised religious, but now that I am in college I am starting to branch out. I come from a very religious and conservative family, and I am afraid of what they will think when they find out. Any advice?”

Extraterrestrial excellence

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Thomas Sack Anchor Staff

This time, it’s war,” these four words are all one needs to perfectly summarize James Cameron’s “Aliens,” the sequel to 1979’s “Alien.” This pluralized-sequel celebrates its 31st birthday this summer. Rated “R” for violence and strong language, “Aliens” continues to thrill and terrify audiences to this day. Set in the year 2179, “Aliens” continues the story of Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, a flight officer struggling to recover from a chilling encounter she had 57 years ago with a hostile extraterrestrial. Ripley is tasked this time with helping a team of colonial marines investigate an abandoned settlement on the planet LV-426. Things take a turn for the worst when creatures that terrorized Ripley in the past make an appearance. This story is told primarily through intense action sequences and suspenseful scares, and the plot takes a backseat in favor of these. However, the theme of motherhood is prevalent

throughout. This adds a new dimension to Ripley’s character but also closely links her to the same spacebeasts trying to kill her.

Visually, “Aliens” is fantastic. A majority of the film’s special effects are practical, and while these make CGI noticeable when it is used, they add an unsettling sense of realism to this frightening fantasy. Lightning perfectly establishes the mood of every scene, and the sets create an air of foreboding that keeps audiences at the edge of their seats. The best part of “Aliens” is the animatronics used in combination with stuntmen in suits, which bring the film’s titular monsters to life. These are the work of the late legend, Stan Winston. The late James Horner is responsible for the surprisingly decent score of “Aliens.” Due to the strong military presence in this film, percussion dominates its soundtrack. Strings and brass, meanwhile, are used to create the film’s catchier melodies. While it is not perfect, the “Aliens” score is a wonderful compliment

to everything that transpires onscreen.

“Aliens” benefits from a strong main cast and equally effective supporting cast. Weaver gives the best performance in this film. Lance Henriksen rivals Weaver and lends a lot of heart to his character, the android Bishop. The three “odd ducks” of the “Aliens” cast are the strangely robotic Michael Biehn, the annoying Bill Paxton and the almost unwatchable child actress, Carrie Henn. They play Hicks, Private Hudson and Newt, respectively. Paul Reiser is excellent as the sleazy Carter Burke, and Jenette Goldstein entertains as Private Vasquez

Arguably the best “Alien” film, 1986’s “Aliens” may be slow to start, but it is exciting to watch. It is a thrilling example of filmmaking at its best.

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-Fed up with my faith

Fed up with my faith,

College is the opportune time to question your faith and reassure yourself in who you are and in what you believe. College is often referred to as the most selfish time in an individual’s life. This can sound negative at first but it’s true; you’re given freedom and asked to plan out your future. Unbeknownst to you, this can bring headaches, confusion and a hailstorm of questions, one of which being your faith. Religion can appear overbearing at first when there are so many beliefs in existence but you shouldn’t feel weary for wanting to branch out. First, you should connect with your own religion and try to investigate those questions you have. Talk with family members and religious elders whether it be a priest, rabbi or counselor. I’m sure they have come across these questions that “religion does not answer,” and you might be surprised by what you learn. Don’t let this stop you from exploring! Read up on other religions and see what they have to say and how they address these unanswered questions. There are amazing organizations on campus that can help you explore your faith, such as the Unity Center and Sojourn. Maybe you will find a religion that will better accommodate your belief system. In that case, you shouldn’t feel ashamed to tell your family. Try to ease them into it and address the topic in a comfortable setting. Let them know about the questions you have and make sure they feel involved in the process. The only reason they would be upset is because they can’t relate to or understand why you are making this change. So, help them to be well-informed. In the end, you are still their family and they should love you regardless of your religious beliefs. Love always,

Jeremy Boutin

Dearest Fed Up,

One of the most important parts of going to college, away from your family, is learning new things about yourself and the world around you. That’s what makes college so significant! It’s amazing to discover so many new things, but simultaneously, these new experiences can challenge what you’ve known your whole life and can be really difficult. However, there is no rush to make decisions about your religion, who you are or in what you believe -- these are aspects of life that never really stop developing. Plus, college is the perfect time to explore these curiosities and discover the answers to your questions. This may be through other bodies of faith or something else completely different, but now is a good time to start finding out.

The hardest part of this situation and becoming your own person is breaking apart from that which is so important to your family. Although you may not be as “into it” as you used to be, figure out what aspects of religion you identify with most and use that as common ground when starting to discuss this with your family. It sounds like family is an important aspect of your life, so keeping them in the conversation and being honest with them will show them how important this issue is to you, and how import they are to you. You may be surprised that they relate to you on some level in terms of your relationship with religion and faith. They may have some really great advice and perspectives you never considered, and that you’d least expect to hear from them. Alternatively, your family may be able to point you in the direction of some religious leaders in your community that can give you the kind of spiritual guidance you need to better understand what role, if any, you want religion playing in your life. You got this,

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No-excuse, quick and easy dinners A

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s busy college students, by the end of the day we are usually exhausted, have an exam to study for or a term paper that is due at 8 the next morning. Clearly, eating a healthy dinner isn’t always high on our list of priorities. However, making small, easy changes to eat a wellbalanced and filling dinner is not only good for your body, it is great for your mind. Plus, you’re going to need it if you plan on writing that paper at 4 a.m.. These healthy dinners will take no time at all to prepare and they are super delicious.

dinner that is a must-have is a whole-wheat flatbread pizza topped with veggies. If you don’t want to make a whole pizza, the light FlatOut wraps are only 100 calories and are the perfect size for just one person. On top of this pizza, add just a little bit of low-sodium sauce, chopped onions, green peppers, mushrooms and a few black olives. This is just my personal favorite, but any kind of vegetable will suffice. This recipe takes about ten minutes in the oven and an extra 3 minutes to broil if you want

your personal pizza just a little bit crispy.

Some people don’t think of pasta as a healthy dinner, but pasta only gets a bad wrap because most people just eat way too much of it. If you only cook about three quarters of a cup of pasta, then this meal is filling, quick and healthy. You can make any kind of pasta that you like, and it only takes about 9 minutes to boil on the stove. Add about one tablespoon of pesto to your pasta and some broccoli. There are many broccoli bags that you can put in the

One of the best dinners to make only takes about 8-10 minutes and just requires a microwave. This dinner is prepared by baking a sweet or regular potato and topping it with kale or spinach, black beans or chickpeas, diced tomato and a little bit of avocado. This meal is high in antioxidants, protein and essential nutrients, and only takes a small amount of time to prepare. The second

Jason Windrow Anchor Staff Aries (March 21- April 19) Do something special for your lover. Buy a diffuser and a vaporizer so you can diffuse and vaporize this Valentine’s day. Create your own vape flavor for your lover to try, just make sure it isn’t a poison love spell. Taurus (April 20 May 20) Have your grandma make you your very own realistic plush isopod. These toys will be so good to hug at night or to give to someone close to you. Remember not everyone likes weird animals. So, your crush may hate you for this gift, but who cares. Gemini (May 21 June 20) A meteor or UFO will hurl toward you this week, but you will avoid it.

microwave for just a few minutes and it’s the perfect topping to your pesto pasta.

Lastly, my favorite winter dinner is soup. There is nothing better than a hot cup of soup waiting for you at the end of a cold, winter day. Store bought soups can be filled with artificial preservatives such as MSG and have an extremely high sodium content so I would suggest making your own soup. Soup can take some time to cook, but is a easy to prepare, lasts for quite a while and can be heated up very quickly. If you prepare

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soup on a Sunday in a crockpot, you’ll have dinner for at least a few days just waiting in your fridge, ready to be heated up at any time.

One soup recipe that will satisfy anyone on a hungry day is lentil soup. Lentils are super healthy and a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin and vitamin K. They are also particularly rich in dietary fiber, lean protein, folate and iron. If you are someone who isn’t a big lentil fan, beans will work just fine and are significantly easier and quicker to cook. No matter if you are using lentils or beans, this recipe also calls for vegetable stock, white onion, diced tomato and carrots. This recipe will probably take about an hour to make but will ensure that you have a quick and healthy dinner waiting to go almost every day that week. These are just some examples of the many healthy and quick dinner recipes that you can make for yourself that are significantly better than the endless Ramen Noodles living in your cabinet.

Horoscopes You may otherwise get hurt, like a scrape to your knee, but you’ll just pick yourself back up. Go out to eat with a Scorpio and don’t count calories. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Buy a huge array of candy and eat most of it yourself. Leave some outside for the local campus rats to eat. This won’t fix the rat problem, but it will make them temporarily happy which is also important. Oh, and, eat out with friends this week. Leo (July 23 Aug. 22) Listen to Arthur Russell and lay on a huge hill. Try to speak several languages without being offensive and get into the Beanie Baby market. Discover the dark web and create your own local

bodega from it. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) This Valentine’s Day you will be completely alone, but you will be completely happy. Venus shines into full force on the fourteenth of this week and you will feel the sudden urge to spend money on Chinese food so you can lather the oily noodles on your skin.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Make plans with someone new this week and go on long walks. Dream about what it would be like to spend Valentine’s Day with a completely new person rather than someone you usually spend it with. Pipe up some dough on some nice candles and light them inside the shower. Try it.

Libra (Sept. 23 Oct. 22) You’re a hopeless romantic when it comes to romance; however, for some strange reason, you’re starting to become attracted to mountains of debt. There is something so physically arousing about fiscal limitation that you’ll spend a lot of money this week.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Spend big fast cash now on some bitcoins. No one knows how those work but if you have them, you’re probably really powerful in the virtual world. Also ask yourself, “Are small bitcoins called itty, bitty bitcoins?” Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan.

19) Launch a social media campaign to go after Giuseppe Zanotti after what they did to Nicki Minaj. Feel fired up and angry this week. Go on a date and discuss radical ideologies. Speak your own truths. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) You should spend a lot of your time this week drinking as much water as you can. Love is dehydrating, so drink water in all shapes and forms. This is the most responsible and important thing you can do this week.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Go to an airport to peoplewatch. Bring a J.D. Salinger novel and pretend you’re 40 years old. Ask kids for spare change and get coffee with all the change you collect. Don’t ask adults anything. Trust only the children.

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Question: What club are you involved with and what sets it apart from other student organizations? Gianna Rocchio A&L Editor

Dylan Berridge, Nursing, Spring 2019 - “The Intervarsity Christian Fellowship believes that we are an imperfect community sharing the perfect love of Christ. We exist here to help students discover faith and justice, while bringing hope to the campus and community.”

Vanessa Ruggieri, Marketing & Management, Spring 2018 - “The National Society of Leadership and Success is that we are an honor society that is inclusive to all majors. We also have one of the most interactive induction processes with speaker success broadcasts and success networking teams.”

Julianna Collazo, Nursing, Spring 2019 - “What sets ballroom apart? We include all ages and majors to make one big family. We have many facets of the club, from learning for fun to competing at high levels. Also, you don’t need to know anything about dancing to join, we can teach you from the ground up. It is also free to join and compete!”

Brenden Melody, Studio Art, Spring 2020 - “What makes Pride Alliance different is that we accept and welcome everyone. We want to unite and educate not only the RIC community, but in the LGBTQIAT+ community as well. We support equal rights for everyone, even youth.”

Marieme Ndiaye, Accounting, Spring 2018 “The Visiting International Students Association focuses on the many different cultures around the world via the international students here at RIC. It’s the perfect club for students who come from other countries.”

Katherine Perez, Biology, Spring 2018 “The Cat Coalition helps cute animals and provides a stress-free and fun environment that students are welcomed into.”

Elizabeth Spencer, Film Studies & Communication in Mass Media, Spring 2017 - “The Ocean State Film Society provides workshops for student filmmakers to help with their scripts or films. We also have monthly screenings of movies that everyone can come and enjoy. We provide a place where future filmmakers can make connections and friendships that will last a lifetime.”

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The Student Involvement & Leadership Showcase As we approach the inauguration of the new Rhode Island College President, Dr. Frank D. Sánchez, we invite you to join us in commending the amazing accomplishments of your peers. The Showcase is taking place in Donovan Dining Center on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. This event is free to all who would like to attend. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Entertainment will also be provided. If you have questions, please contact us at Student Community Government Student Union 401 (401) 456-8088 ~ ricscg@ric.edu

The positions of CHIEF OF STAFF & PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR are now open for sign ups! FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT STUDENT UNION OFFICE 401 CALL (401) 456-8088 EMAIL RICSCG@RIC.EDU

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Tucker Talks Nutrition Did you know February is National Heart Health Month? Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Every year 1 in 4 or over 1 million lives are lost to heart disease. The good news is that many of these deaths and risk factors are preventable. While age, gender, and family history are out of you control, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and excess weight can be changed with lifestyle changes, physical activity and healthy eating. Here are some tips to put you on your way to a healthier heart!! 1.

If you smoke…QUIT!

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2. Do you drink alcohol? If so, do so in moderation. That means 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men 3. Eat the rainbow…that is of fruits and veggies!! Try to include a variety of fruits and vegetables each day by including them at each meal. They provide beneficial vitamins and minerals, fiber and phytochemicals to keep your heart healthy!

4. Include whole grains. They provide vitamins/minerals and fiber which can help decrease risk factors for heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health complications 5. Avoid saturated and trans fat (partially hydrogenated oil) while increasing your intake of good fats found in fatty fish like salmon, sardines and tuna as well as avocados and nuts 6.

Limit sweets and sugared beverages

7. Decrease the amount of sodium in your diet. The American heart association recommends no more than 2,300mg per day

8. Get out there and be active!! Moderate exercise of 150 minutes per week (30 minutes per day, 5 days per week) can decrease blood pressure, help control weight as well as stress! Don’t forget to wear red on National wear red day…February 3, 2017!!! Source: American heart association

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Free // 6 - 8 p.m. Julie Byrne

Local folk music, with special guest Death Vessels Columbus Theatre $10 // 8 p.m. Paul Virzi

Radio personality and comedian brings his stand-up act

Comedy Connection RI $15 // 8 p.m.

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Opinions

The views expressed in The Anchor, unless otherwise noted, are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent those of The Anchor or of Rhode Island College’s faculty, administration, or student body.

The hypocrisy of We need Black political obstructionism History Month Jon Carney Anchor Editor

t is no surprise, of course, but very revealing to hear Republicans now urging for compromise and unity. Trump is in the White House; Republicans control the Presidency, the Senate, the House, and many state legislatures. And, now, their message is clear, they want the Left to work with them, cooperate and put patriotism before partisanship. These are strange words to hear from the party whose plan after Obama’s 2009 victory was to block everything he did and fight tirelessly to ensure his policies failed.

This is big, patriotic talk from the party whose obstructionism led to a government shutdown in 2013, while some even professed pride in causing days of chaos and burden on thousand of American people affected by the shutdown. It is exasperating to hear this insincere talk of unity from people who, when conservative justice Scalia died, flew in the

face of the Constitution by refusing to hold a confirmation hearing for President Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court. They justified this move by claiming a “lame duck President” should not make appointments -- nearly one year before the “lame duck” portion of the President’s final term.

As an aside, let’s look at that claim. Here’s a fun fact for those not well acquainted with our nation’s history, 19 of the now 45 presidents in our history made Supreme Court nominations in the waning moments of their presidencies. John Adams himself, mere weeks before the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson, appointed John Marshall to the Court. Jefferson, who detested Adams, never challenged the validity of the appointment. Marshall was never denied a hearing, probably because the opposition respected the Constitution. Curiously, today’s Republicans claim to have more respect for the sanctity of the Constitution than their opponents, another claim I find dubious at best.

But, we don’t even have to look back as far as Garland for evidence of Republican hypocrisy on this matter. During the most recent presidential election, Republican Senator Richard Burr said, “if Hillary becomes President, I’m going to do everything I can do to make sure that four years from now, we’re still going to have an opening on the Supreme Court.” Others even went so far as to suggest shrinking the size of the Supreme Court, all to achieve their goal of preventing a Democratappointed judge from taking the seat of a once extremely conservative Justice. This is the “party of the Constitution,” as they often dub themselves, twisting and contorting the document to best fit their interests, not upholding it’s evident truths. I am not surprised at this behavior. Republicans have a long, proud tradition of pointing at the left and accusing them of doing precisely what they themselves are doing.

Watching the Super Bowl for the commercialism Adebisi Rotimi Anchor Contributor

t first, I never understood the hype behind 200-pound men tackling each other for the sake of entertainment, but I will admit when I sat down and watched a football game for the first time it was the most intriguing thing ever. I, of course, did not understand the rules of the game since I was a rookie spectator but even without the knowledge of football, it still had me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails in anticipation of what would happen next. Admittedly, though, my attitude changed when it came to the Super Bowl and while I still cared about the game, what interested me more were the bank-draining

advisements and iconic halftime performances. Why? Simply because of pop culture.

and values and how they integrate with mainstream culture. In American culture, football is one of, if Pop culture is exactly not the most, prolific sport what the name details – that is played within the popular culture. It is the states and continues to set sensationalism of significant television ratings records ideas, images, perspectives annually, with more than a 100 million people tuning in to Super Bowl LI. So, it is obvious the Super Bowl has the platform for direct influence of pop culture but the games themselves are often not the most memorable portion of the night -- the advertisements Photo courtesy of Sportslogos.net 12

Catherine Enos Anchor Staff

ost people know that February is Black History Month and would agree on it’s importance. Yet, I still find people who find the need to ask, ‘why isn’t there a white history month?’

My response always being, ‘every month is white history month.’ This is interaction is substantial enough for us to see we need to know more about the Black history of our country and that no, we don’t need a white history month. Every year from 1st grade until Senior year, school children learn about ‘white history.’

We learn about the founding fathers through rose-tinted lenses. We barely learn the truth in school, or we find out the whole truth later. “All men are created equal,” wrote Thomas Jefferson, who owned around 200 slaves. Hypocritical at best, darkly ironic at worst. When it comes time for Black History Month in elementary school through high school, we learn mostly about Martin Luther King Jr., and sometimes about Malcolm X and the Black Panthers. Though, from personal experience, the latter were glazed over. Why is it that we present Malcolm X as a radicalist for putting forth his ideas, but we don’t hold our founding fathers accountable for doing the same thing? Take the Boston Massacre, which and the performances are.

I know for a fact that as an advertiser or performer there is pressure to be iconic. Not only do you possess the world’s largest audience, but, specifically as an advertiser, you are spending millions of dollars for a 30-60 second time slot. So, what do advertisers do? They appeal to mainstream culture or, in other words, pop culture. They often feature celebrities, tackle

was the result of a mob taunting British soldiers into defending themselves. Patriots propagated the event as a “massacre,” to gain sympathy, though the event was more of a violent protest, rebels pushing back against their oppressors.

The answer to question of why, so we never forget and that we honor those who paved a path of civil freedoms for us. We, as a society, are forgetful. Many people believe we live in a post-racial society. This isn’t true. We think of civil rights as history, but it’s an ongoing battle fought by those it still affects and those who can never possibly imagine what it feels like, even if their struggles seem equal on paper. The reason why we don’t need a white history month? Because white people have never been persecuted, en masse, as African Americans have and they have monopolized the pages of our history textbooks for our entire lives. Our society marginalizes non-white Americans. Keep this in mind this February when someone asks you “why isn’t there a white history month?”

relevant issues, exhibit quirky themes, all so the brand can be the talk of the town and hopefully promote sales. People tune in to these commercials because they are aware that the advertisers are making a significant effort to appeal to them, so they’re bound to be interesting. So long as the Super Bowl maintains its record high ratings and they most likely will, they will always be an integral part of pop culture.

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Be informed but be critical S

Samantha Scetta Anchor Editor

imilar to the decision to follow a religion or believe in higher powers, believing in science is also a choice that can be made or ignored by any American. Of course, the right to choose your beliefs is a privilege in our western society, so we should choose wisely. Denying science may be a grave mistake: when the majority of people choose to turn a blind eye to facts, ignorance is unavoidable.

In a world where information is so easily accessible, I completely understand why one would be skeptical about studies, research and data. However, the entire world is not just a Facebook newsfeed or a morning news headline. A persistent trend in divided politics and elsewhere is the denial of scientific theories

and research. When the proof is in the pudding, some politicians and extremists still try to deny the existence of global matters, such as climate change. Most of science is theory, but that does not mean that an individual should blatantly ignore trends and proof of something like the warming of the earth. 2014 was the hottest year in dateable history, until 2015 that is. Both years were dethroned by 2016: The hottest year recorded by humans.

There are true and real dangers of turning a blind eye to scientific research. Do not view scientists as separate from the general population. You do not have to be a world renowned physicist to be able to make your own informed decisions about governmental policies and your own healthcare.

Researching scientific evidence is more pertinent than ever these days. Most people have probably heard something about genetic engineering, the effects of vaccinations, and global warming. Instead of just forming your opinion through what you hear from friends or a tabloid, reputable online websites and journalism can serve as sources of real statistical data and help keep you informed. Question everything you read, and please research for yourself instead of listening to what a paid author is telling you through an online device. Paid advertisers are lurking in every corner of social media news sites, and on television. Reading and listening to news through a critical lens will always be of some benefit to your well being.

Don’t write off violence

Derek Sherlock Anchor Staff

first need to state for the record that this is my own opinion and it does not reflect the views of the paper, any organizations on campus or any other individuals who work on campus.

There has been a heated debate during the past couple of weeks over the use of violence towards those who are white supremacist, fascist, racist or any other word you want to use to label such groups, in the wake of a video going viral of known white supremacist Richard Spencer being punched in the face while being videotaped the day of the inauguration. Some argue that those who use violence towards Nazis or any other hate groups are no better than the fascists. This opinion is controversial because I have no problem with violence being used towards those who deny human rights and dignity towards others. I found the videos that came out following the punching of Spencer to be uplifting, as many others online did as well, in fact thousands of copies of that video were edited and humourous music was

added for the sake of a joke.

It should be noted that I am also for peaceful protests against fascists. Acts like tearing down their signs whenever they are erected, yelling over them as they try to spew forth their bigotry, blocking them from view of the public when they are standing around the street corners holding signs, even going so far as to intimidate them out of public spaces by the sheer presence of the masses who disagree with their hate speech. I know people who fell victim to attacks from Neo-Nazi Skinheads, and some have been murdered because of their undying stance against fascism.

I have seen first-hand the actions of white supremacists; I have seen the scars and bullet wounds -- even touched those wounds, and that should

never happen. I remember talking to an old woman in Mississippi who saw her grandfather lynched but the KKK in the early 60s. While the Klan does not have that much power anymore, they still inflict fear in some small communities around the south with just their presence.

There will be times, more often than not, that because of vast difference in views will come to blows between the fascists and those who oppose them, and people should not be against using such a tactic.

What I know is that we will need to band together to fight against this social plague, whether it be disrupting their speeches, not allowing them to influence young people, or directly and physically removing the problem before it gets too out of hand.

Free speech with an asterisk Ryan Foley Anchor Staff

he University of California at Berkeley, located in Silicon Valley, is perhaps best known for launching the Free Speech Movement more than half a century ago. It appears as if the free speech movement has come full circle and returned to its birthplace, where it ultimately died.

Things got out of hand, to say the least, at UC Berkeley on February 1, when some students began protesting a Milo Yiannopoulos event. Yiannopoulos, a Breitbart editor and outspoken supporter of President Trump, has established a reputation as a bomb thrower who prides himself on making controversial statements. However, that does not justify the rampant violence, rioting, burning and perhaps worst of all the pepper spraying of a girl wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat that took place. The mess made as a result of the riots at Berkley is not going to clean itself up. The ultimate result of these protests was the cancellation of the event. That’s exactly what the protesters wanted to happen. They wanted to make an example of Yiannopoulos to discourage other conservative speakers from trying to speak on a college campus. The events at Berkeley were repeated the following night at New York University when protesters tried to stop conservative comedian Gavin McInnes from speaking. Once again, the intimidation worked and the event was

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Photo courtesy of smh.com cancelled halfway through its completion. McInnes, himself, was actually sprayed with pepper spray on his way into the event, as documented in several You Tube videos. Common sense would dictate that someone who does not like a particular speaker would choose not to attend that person’s speech. It’s not like attending one of these events is mandatory. However, that is not what ends up happening in most cases. Those who disapprove of the speaker demand that the event be cancelled, denying others the opportunity to attend. It is disappointing that many of these protesters are doing exactly what the pioneers of the Free Speech Movement originally advocated against: shutting down someone else’s speech. Those who claim to be so tolerant can often be so intolerant.

If I were one of these people, I probably would not even bother to book an event on a college campus in a major metropolitan area knowing that the majority of people there were not supports of mine. However, they have the right to do book appearances wherever they choose and should not have to fear for their own safety or the safety of those who want to attend their events. So, the next time the debate about freedom of speech comes up, it is important to ask if this is free speech for all or free speech for some -free speech with an asterisk.

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Sports

Patriots complete historic comeback

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assitant Sports Editor

n case anyone does not know, the New England Patriots orchestrated the best comeback of all time last week at Super Bowl LI.

Come the fourth quarter of the game, Patriots fans all over the country were shaken from the fact that they were losing by such a large margin. Coming back from a 25 point deficit was unheard of, and put the Patriots at a 99.6 percent chance of losing the Lombardi Trophy to the Atlanta Falcons. Prior to Super Bowl LI, the biggest deficit a team ever came back from in the Super Bowl was by a margin of 10 points--a comeback New England also made in Super Bowl XLIV two years prior against the Seattle Seahawks.

back Devonta Freeman, Patriots’ linebacker Dont’a Hightower capitalized by stripping Matt Ryan, the Falcons’ quarterback. This conversion led the Patriots down the opposing side of the field to score a touchdown with wide receiver Danny Amendola and a two-point conversion by running back James White. This was followed by a crucial three and out by the Pats’ defense, which was assisted with a holding penalty to force Atlanta out of field goal range.

The Patriots then marched down the field, and wide receiver Julian Edelman gifted his team with one of the most impeccable catches of all time. With more yardage gained, New England went on to do the impossible: tying up the game with a touchdown by

James White and yet another two-point conversion by Amendola, bringing both teams to the first ever overtime period in Super Bowl history.

The Patriots then won the coin toss to receive the ball. With one last drive down the field, needing to score only once to win the game, Tom Brady lead New England into red zone territory. Brady handed off the ball to White who ran in for the game winning touchdown, completing one of the best comebacks in sports history. For many Patriots fans, this Super Bowl had a lot on the line for both the players and the fans. For the fans, it would solidify Tom Brady as the undisputed Greatest of All Time, something many had already called him. It also meant that Roger

Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL who handed Brady a fallacious four game suspension at the beginning of the season, would have to present Tom Brady with the Lombardi Trophy. The handshake between Goodell and Brady will forever be remembered as a moment of redemption, with the commissioner shaking the hand of Brady, not so long after issuing a four game suspension to Brady for the controversy surrounding Deflategate.

This Super Bowl signaled the end of what has been known as the “revenge tour” for Brady and the Patriots. The fans let Goodell know this by booing him during his speech, and congratulating the team on their win. During the celebration at the Dunkin Donuts Center following

the game, members of the team went on to mock Goodell, from defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, to injured tight end Rob Gronkowski. Even Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft alluded to Goodell without using his name during the victory speech, moments after the commissioner handed him the microphone. Edelman told Brady that the team would win it for his mom, who has been battling with cancer, which was brought to light during media day a week prior to the Super Bowl. A lot of people have been talking about who this win was for: Brady, his mom, Coach Belichick, Kraft, and for the team as a whole. Above all else, this one was for New England.

Most Patriots fans had given up hope by halftime. President Donald Trump who was hosting a Super Bowl party had left at the end of the second quarter. Mark Wahlberg who attended the game left early on in the third quarter.

If there’s one thing to be learned from the comeback is this: it is never a good idea to count out Tom Brady. New England began catching up, but with the score being 28-12 early in the fourth quarter, many figured these were merely compensation points. However, after a missed block from Atlanta running

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Track teams compete at URI Invitational

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assitant Sports Editor

he Rhode Island College Men’s and Women’s Track teams went to the University of Rhode Island to compete in the URI Coaches Tribute Track and Field Invitational. Both teams finished in 10th place, with the men’s team ranking out of 13 other schools and the women’s team placing out of 14. Starting off with the Men’s team, they scored a total of 24.0 with Joel Ikuejamofo

placing fifth in the 400m dash, who took part of the 4x400m relay race. Freshman Jephte Wagnac placed sixth in the triple jump, ninth in the 400m and 16th in the long jump, along with being a member of the second place 4x400m relay. Shamar Spruill also locked up fifth place in the weight throwing event. As for the Women’s team, Melanie Brunelle finished first in the triple jump, sixth in the 500m and finally 19th in the high jump. Destinee Barette secured a

third-place finish in the weight throw and 21st in the shot put. Nicole Grammas finished seventh in the 400m and Eleni Grammas finished 16th in the preliminary round of the 60m and 22nd in the 200m. Emma Landroche finished 13th in the 200m and 33rd in the preliminary round of the 60m. Finally, Yusuff Oluwafunmibi finished in 13th place in the weight throwing contest and 18th in the shot put.

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Gymnastics visit Cortland for Tri-Meet L

Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

ast week, the Rhode Island College Women’s Gymnastics team placed third during the Cortland Tri-Meet. With a team score cumulating to 175.025, the Anchorwomen trailed the second and third place spots. Cortland finished first in the meet with a team score of 188.200 points while Springfield College took second place, scoring 187.000 points.

The girls scored well individually on many different events during the meet. RIC Sophomore athlete, Kyndel Yett scored 9.450 on vault, putting her

in fifth place for the event. Yett also took 17th place on bars with a total of 7.100 points. Her teammate, RIC sophomore Allie DiBiase, notched third place in the all-around with an impressive score of 36.275.

DiBiase also managed to tie both on bars and beam, 10th place for vault with a score totaling 9.350 and 7th on beam (9.325). Her freshman teammate, Grace Davis, tied with DiBiase on beam. RIC Junior athlete, Erin Shea, finished 13th on vault (9.250) and 15th on floor (8.000).

Great job to the members of the Women’s Gymnastics team for their performances!

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Women’s Basketball suffer Senior Night defeat T

Julian Borges Sports Editor

hings started out well for the Rhode Island College Women’s Basketball team last Saturday night. The game was held at home at the Murray Center and a ceremony for this year’s graduating senior, Alex Moore of West Newbury, Connecticut, commenced the contest.

RIC immediately continued scoring early on in the second, by going on an 8-2 run. Junior guard Jessa Rubera’s three-pointer gave the Anchorwomen the biggest lead of the game thus far at 21-18. Southern Maine bounced back quickly and delivered an even bigger run of their own. USM sent

the Anchorwomen off the court for halftime with RIC trailing 27-23.

The Huskies returned to action in the second half with even more vigor than they had in the first. USM freshman guard Jackie Luckhardt managed to put Southern Maine ahead with a free throw that

extended the Huskies’s advantage to 10 points at 33-23. Following another basket from USM, the Anchorwomen continued to push forward, going on a 15-6 marathon run to make the score 41-38. Freshman forward Ornela Livramento for the Anchorwomen cut Southern

Maine’s lead to just two points following two baskets made at the charity stripe. Nevertheless, the Huskies persisted and did not allow RIC to have the lead any further. The last 60 seconds of the game were the most crucial. Fouls called against the Anchorwomen resulted in three free throws being made on Southern Maine’s side. The Huskies walked off the court victorious. Final score: 57-50.

For Southern Maine, freshman forward Chantel Eels made 10 points for the Huskies. Sophomore guard Alexa Srolovitz (Montreal, Quebec) managed four rebounds on top of 16 points made. Finally, junior forward Miranda Nicely wiped seven boards and shot for 11 points.

The Anchorwomen brought a lot of energy to the opening minutes of the game that was present until the final seconds of the game. Their opponents, the University of Southern Maine, did as well. Both teams battled for the lead early on, and freshman guard Fatima McDonald for the Anchorwomen nailed a layup that gave RIC a one point advantage at 11-10.

RIC’s Rubera contributed 14 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Livramento notched 11 points and cleared eight boards. Last and certainly not least, senior Alex Moore finished her final regular season game at RIC with 13 points, five boards, and two assists. Congratulations on a great career, Alex!

With that being said, the first quarter was RIC’s to lose. The Huskies went 6-0 with five minutes remaining in the first. USM closed out their scoring for the quarter with a lead reading 16-11. The Anchorwomen regained composure and finished 16-13 with less than two minutes on the clock.

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The Anchorwomen are scheduled to face Tufts University away this Monday at 7 p.m.

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