The Anchor - February 6 2017

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Message to the campus community on the Presidential Executive Order Louisa D’Ovidio EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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n the wake of President Donald Trump’s confusing and controversial Executive Order, barring legal immigration and travel from seven majorityMuslim countries, dozens of higher ed institutions have released statements to their communities vowing to shield or even flatly defy the order.

Rhode Island College has now joined such institutions, as the Administration released a statement on Jan. 30, after many RIC students reached out to President Frank Sánchez and urged him to decry the Executive Order.

“Rhode Island College’s administrative, faculty and student leadership have come together as a unified community to unequivocally state RIC’s mission and provide clarity as to how we will continue to support these ideals,” the statement read, “community

and individually, we benefit from a diversity of ideas, expression and cultural representations.

This is a core principle of Rhode Island College and one we pledge to defend and advance for our students, faculty and staff to the fullest extent allowed by law.” The statement was clear that RIC will continue to admit and support students without discrimination of their immigration status.

The statement was signed by, President Sánchez, Jeff Blais the Chairperson of the Council of Rhode Island College, Quenby Hughes

President of the Rhode Island College/AFT Faculty Association and Jose R. Rosario the President of Rhode Island College Student Community Government, Inc.

This message came before the various legal

proceedings that unfolded over the week as federal judges in four states granted the ACLU’s request for a temporary injunction and the Justice Department’s repeal of said injunction was denied early Sunday.

Thousands of protesters and lawyers have flocked to

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airports across the country and overseas to aid those detained indeterminately because of the order. The final ruling will probably find it’s way to the Supreme Court.

Local universities rebuke Trump’s immigration actions

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resident Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration has provoked a rebuttal from three university presidents in Rhode Island. Rhode Island’s colleges and universities are not unique in opposing the Trump immigration order, as 47 institutions across the United States have come out opposing the measure by the President. The Presidents of

Brown University, Roger Williams University and the University of Rhode Island have all opposed the new measure

According to Christina Paxson, the President of Brown University, the message sent by university leaders across the United States was to ‘rectify the damage’ they claim was caused by his executive actions. Paxson had signed her name to a letter with 47 other educational

institutions across the United States in an effort to drive change in the approach the current administration is taking on immigration. The letter stated that the idea of a blanket ban on refugees and a temporary pause on specific immigrants “threatens both American higher education and the defining principles of our country.” The entire text of the letter can be found on the website for the Cornell Chronicle, the student newspaper of Cornell

University.

This past week, President of the University of Rhode Island, David Dooley, expressed his commitment that the campus security would not seek to act as a form of Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE. This came as Dooley addressed a crowd of 200 students and faculty regarding the recent Executive Orders of Trump.

In addition, the President of Roger Williams

University, Donald Farish, made a public statement regarding the University’s commitment to the principle of religious freedom. Farish did clarify that the university would stand upon those principles within reason and within the confines of the law. In a separate letter than the one signed by Paxson of Brown University, Farish had expressed his support of the implementation of DACA or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.

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Letter to the Editor Send a letter to the Editor at editorinchief@anchorweb.org Last Sunday I wrote an email to President Sanchez asking that he release a statement to the RIC community in response to the President Trump’s Muslim travel ban.

I also posted a call for action on Facebook, prompting other students to send similar messages to the Office of the President. By Monday afternoon, a statement was released.

While the timely response was greatly appreciated, the statement itself was unfortunately little more than an affirmation of existing campus policy. It is my personal wish that when administrators end sentences with “…in compliance with federal law,” that they would go on to say, “…until such time that the law becomes unjust.”

Acknowledging that this is too great an ask, I would like to offer some more practical suggestions to both President Sanchez and the entire RIC community that they might be considered in the crafting of policy and included in future related discussions.

With regard to campus police, we might consider enshrining in official policy that not only will they not inquire about a student’s immigration status, but also that they shall refuse to cooperate, in any capacity, in the arrest or questioning of a student for immigrationrelated purposes, even at the explicit request of federal authorities.

Further, let us create a policy that bans federal authorities from college property altogether. Such a measure may prove impossible to enforce, but at the very least we can make sure that guidelines are in place which prohibit entry of any local, state, or federal agents into private areas such as dorms without warrants, and fully restricting any use of college resources or manpower in collaboration with outside law enforcement or immigration agencies.

Despite any existing or future efforts to protect undocumented students, the idea of a “sanctuary campus” is ultimately confined to one’s imagination unless similar policies are also adopted by the city in which the campus is located. Which is why I call upon President Frank Sanchez to join forces with the presidents of other local colleges and universities in petitioning Mayor Jorge Elorza to take steps toward establishing the City of Providence as a true sanctuary for undocumented immigrants by issuing comprehensive directives to Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Pare, diminishing the capacity in which the Providence Police Department can cooperate with federal immigration officials to the absolute minimum amount required by law.

Lastly, the most glaring omission from the statement on the executive order, and perhaps the most easily corrected, was a provision of legal services for affected members of the RIC community. I propose that Rhode Island College establish an Undocumented Legal Services Office to serve the immigration-related legal needs of undocumented and immigrant students at no cost.

I hope that these suggestions are useful in encouraging future dialogue and may in some way inspire the translation of well wishes into actions.

Anthony E. Maselli

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News

Emergency Stories from our archives election at SCG S

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CG, Inc. held a midyear election on the first of the month to elect a new Vice President and Deputy Speaker to their executive council.

Parliamentary member Taylor Dame was elected to VP position by the majority vote, and SCG chief of staff David Sears was elected to the position of Deputy Speaker.

These positions were vacated over winter break

when the previously elected students, Maria Zapasnik and Katie Almeida US involvement in Vietnam respectively, stepped down has been winding down for personal reasons. considerably in the past few Dame will be quickly years, but even now in 1972, assuming the role of VP, global tensions remain high. taking on the various Surrounded by lingering projects and committees left uncertainty about the to him, including the SCG Soviet Union, and domestic Public Relations committee tensions over involvement and Elections committee. In in foreign wars, even the addition Dame has reported students of Rhode Island he will be continuing College find themselves to serve on the Finance committee and Student Choice Awards committee, keeping his semester as VP a busy and productive one.

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RIC prepares for inauguration T

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 filling up quickly with exciting events.

Tickets for the Friday afternoon Installation Ceremony and the Friday evening Gala are now available through Eventbrite. Gala tickets cost $100 and the Installation Ceremony is free, but an RSVP is a must to attend the event. Both events will require an RSVP or ticket purchase by Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Each day will be dedicated to a certain theme. Sunday will be Community, followed

by Learning Innovation, Inclusive Excellence, Student Success, and finally Friday’s theme of Future.

Some events during the week include RIC’s Family Day and Alumni Brunch on Sunday, and 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.”

On Thursday is a student showcase and performance day, where talented students and student-run organizations can show off their accomplishments and take part in the celebration.

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.

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wondering about the future of humanity.

As a result, some have begun asking the question: is peace attainable? And if so, how?

In answer, students have turned to the idea that, if the current generation is educated in the nuances of global politics and the underlying mechanisms of peace, they will stand a better chance of creating a peaceful world once they have graduated and integrated themselves with

our modern society.

The Committee on Student Designed Courses, which deals in exactly what one would assume and is not fated to last very much longer, seems the perfect catalyst for such an endeavor. If the proposed “peace course” is accepted, and perhaps also appears on other campuses across the nation, can we expect to see less warmongering in the future? One can only hope.

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Arts and Lifestyle

“Moonlight” makes movie magic Mary-Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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oignant and powerful, “Moonlight” gives you a feeling that will stay with you weeks after leaving the theatre. The story follows a young boy, Little, played

by Alex R. Hibbert, as he transitions through his life, from dealing with poverty, bullies and his own sexual identity. From beginning to end, you are captivated by the effortlessness of the story: the eminent struggle of life, which is discovering who we are. Director Barry Jenkins beautifully casts the film with actors who bring a brilliant story to life.

Much Golden Globe buzz is already underway, as the film prepares to go up against several other films this year. However, I honestly don’t think it has any real competition for best picture.

Set up in three chapters, the film moves through the motions of everyday life for a young boy. He grows from a young child into a teenager (Ashton Sanders) to a grown man (Trevante Rhodes) and his struggle to find himself. Ashton Sanders gives an incredible performance in the movie and is able to capture the character’s confusion and pain during adolescence.

However, eyes are on Mahershala Ali, who plays

a drug dealer named Juan that befriends the young boy and acts as a pseudo father-figure to him. The cast does an impeccable job of captivating the audience and making them feel a part of the experience.

The story itself is one that is important to experience, especially now. It brings you a sense of sorrow and hope; it’s a true masterpiece.

Watching it, I kept forgetting that this is a film, I was able to see it as something that is so real. Those are the kinds of films that you don’t forget -- films that takes stories and turn them into something genuine.

like this, you leave the theatre thinking about them for a while. The film has a past, a present and clear future in film history -- recreating what it means to make movies.

The story is simple, but complex and the characters are multidimensional and unforgettable. This movie is a must see. I have admittedly already seen it two times and I could most definitely watch it a third.

I recommend going to see it, I believe it is one of the best films I have seen in a decade. If you see only one movie this year, make it “Moonlight.”

When you watch films

“Crimetown” podcast kicks off with the Providence mob Angelina Denomme Anchor Editor

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uddy Cianci almost didn’t run for mayor of Providence. If buying a boat had been cheaper, he probably would have died with a reputation for sailing down the East Coast every chance he got, instead of being indicted for extortion, kidnapping and assault. This is just one of the stories told by the new podcast “Crimetown,” produced by Gimlet Media and the creators of HBO’s “The Jinx.” The series kicks off with the story of Providence’s own Vincent Albert “Buddy” Cianci, Jr. and his progression from young, eager Assistant District Attorney fresh out of law school forty years ago, to local hero who took on the notorious mobster

Raymond L.S. Patriarca.

“Crimetown” tells the story of Federal Hill, the third largest home of the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, in the United States. Told through alternating hosts, archival audio newsreels and unique music compositions with a synthetic spin, “Crimetown” hits home for Providence-dwellers and organized crime cities alike.

For those people around the nation and for people from Rhode Island, especially those who were too young to remember a time when Patriarca sat in a lawn chair wearing white socks with a cigar sticking out of his mouth in front of the CoinO-Matic, “Crimetown” is an interesting history lesson on how the power of a small Italian neighborhood in the smallest state can expand to the entirety of New England.

The topic of the mafia in Providence is one that hasn’t fully been explored in popular culture. It wasn’t too long ago that Whitey Bulger, the Boston mobster, was getting his own string of biographies and feature films produced to tell his interesting tale. But what most people don’t know is that even the notorious Bulger had to kick back to Patriarca, the Providence mobster himself.

The focus of “Crimetown” on Providence’s own seedy past makes for a hugely successful storyline that keeps listeners coming back for more. Told by dual narrators, co-hosted and co-senior produced

by Marc Smerling, a film producer, screenwriter and cinematographer, and Zac Stuart-Pontier, a journalist and filmmaker, this podcast

is able to keep listeners engaged with its involved storytelling and interesting production decisions.

As each episode is released, the series delves a little deeper into the aspects of organized crime in Providence. Episode one sets up the players of Mayor Cianci and mobster Patriarca, but episode two veers off and discusses how two down-on-their-luck teenagers became “wise guys.” Then, “Crimetown” comes back to Cianci only to again veer off and tell a story about the most spectacular heist in Rhode Island history. This nonlinear story telling method can end up being confusing and uninteresting at times, however, “Crimetown” is able to slowly weave together a complex web of plot points to tell the story of how the heart of Providence came to be. Engaging, immensely interesting and creatively produced, “Crimetown” is an essential podcast for every Rhode Island native.

“Crimetown” can be found online through their website, CrimetownShow.com, or on Soundcloud, Apple iTunes and Spotify.

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Singing superheroes in spandex Sara Massa Anchor Staff

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e know we all live for the days when our favorite TV shows do a musical episode. Who can forget that musical “Grey’s Anatomy” episode in 2011 or “Psych the Musical” in 2013? Well, it’s happening again, folks, and we’re in for a treat because the CW network has announced the workings of a “Supergirl” and “The Flash” crossover event that leads into a musical episode.

In all honesty, I’ve been waiting for this since we saw Barry Allen sing at that karaoke bar in season one with a drunk Caitlin Snow.

Anyone who is a big fan of singing and dancing might have noticed that both actors Grant Gustin, who plays the Flash, and Melissa Benoist, who plays Supergirl Kara Danvers, had big roles on the hit Fox TV show “Glee.”

Darren Criss, another alum from Glee’s McKinley High School, has just been confirmed to play the role of the villain in this musical event, appropriately called the Musical Meister.

The two-part episode starts with the crossover between “Supergirl” and “The Flash” and leads to the second episode where we will see characters like Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes), Joe West (Jesse L. Martin), and Winn Schott (Jeremy Jordan) sing their lungs out.

Another neat fact about this big event, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, songwriters from the latest hit film “La La Land,” have written a song titled “Runnin’ Home to You” to be sung by Grant Gustin during the episode.

It is sad that we won’t be able to see the Green Arrow get in on this; I would have loved to see Stephen Amell sing a song or two.

Nevertheless, I am sure that this will be amazing.

What’s better that singing superheroes?

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“I am in a serious relationship with my boyfriend and I absolutely love him.The problem is that I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety, so I have an irrational fear of losing him. I am constantly worried that something will happen to him or that he will get into an accident. I try to just enjoy the time that I have with him, but a lot of the time I can’t help but feel like something is going to happen. What should I do?”

Pete Davidson to perform at RIC Gianna Rocchio A&L Editor

- Overthinking into distress Dear Distressed,

This sounds like a really troubling situation to deal with. While a secure relationship is usually a comfort for people, it can bring others worry for fear of losing something so important. Some people can shake this off, but having OCD and anxiety make this much more complicated.

Your mental health is very important, if something is tormenting you so much that it impedes your dayto-day life, it might be time to see a doctor. Therapists and psychologists dedicate their whole lives to the betterment of individuals like yourself. They are able to help you avoid becoming codependent on your boyfriend, which is an unhealthy coping mechanism that can develop in many long-term relationships.

Before even seeing a professional, discussing your feelings with your boyfriend is a great first step.

Not only can he reassure you that he is fine, but he can help validate your feelings by simply supporting and listening to you.

Although he cannot solve this problem for you, his understanding and support is critically important, since he is so directly involved with the issue itself. It’s understandable to feel like your world would fall apart if anything happened to him, but remember that you are your own person. Your boyfriend is an extremely important part of overcoming this problem, but most of the hard emotional work will need to be done on your part in order to overcome this mental block. It’s tough, but you can absolutely do it, especially since you both are strong, independently and together.

Dear Overthinking,

Recognize that you can’t worry until you have something to worry about.

You could spend your whole life thinking of all the horrible things that could happen to your boyfriend but the only thing you are doing is wasting time that you have with him. For someone with disorders such as OCD and anxiety, this seems easier said than done. The mind begins to fixate on little things that turn into tragedies in one’s head. The key is baby steps; try to become an active selflistener and identify when you start imagining the worst. Breathe and realize that your mind is playing tricks on you. Identifying when you are doing this will help you become more selfaware in order to combat these negative feelings.

It’s hard to think about the future without diving into different situations, but you have to realize that these are scenarios and not reality.

You have to boil it down to what is tangible. Remember that your boyfriend is your rock and is what keeps you going; anytime you are stressed, call him. Talk about what is going on and listen to his voice, realize that he will help keep you together. Everyone worries about what’s to come and how to protect the ones they care about. Don’t feel alone in this worry.

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ponsored by The Performing Arts Series at Rhode Island College, Programming Event Board and Student Activities, Rhode Island College is proud to welcome comedian Pete Davidson to campus. After a polling of nearly 1000 students, SNL comedian Pete Davidson has been voted as the campus favorite and will be stopping by for a performance next month.

In his second season of Saturday Night Live, Davidson became one of the youngest cast members in the show’s 40 year history when he joined at only 20 years old. Now 23, he is known for his periodic appearances as the “Resident Young Person” on SNL’s “Weekend Update,” giving

Wishing you the best of luck!

You got this, Gianna

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his take on current events from a hilariously-relatable millennial perspective.

His other roles include the film “Trainwreck,” the TV show “Guy Code” and the past couple Comedy Central Roasts. Davidson has quickly become a fan favorite on SNL and beyond, clearly indicated by his bigwin with RIC students.

Before the end of last semester, students were polled on campus and online for their preferred comedian visit. With four options, students were allowed to vote three times in rankordering for their first, second and third choices.

This was good news for those of us torn between the four comedians. In second place was The Daily Show’s Senior Correspondent Hasan

Minhaj with 505 points, compared to Davidson’s nearly 800 votes. Colin Jost, another SNL cast member, came in third place with 485 points, followed by stand-up comedian Tig Notaro with 330 points. If Davidson’s landslide win tells us anything, student’s will be flocking to this show’s pre-sale next week.

Pete Davidson will bring a night of comedy and fun to campus on Thursday, March 16 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Robert’s Hall Auditorium.

Tickets will be on exclusive pre-sale to students beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12:30 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 14 for $10 each for students (limit 2). General ticket sales begin the following day, Wednesday Feb. 15.

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Question: Describe your major in one sentence, without using the name of your major.

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Samuel Nehila, Art History, Spring 2019 - Dedicating my life to old arts and crafts made by even older dead people, while preparing for a future as an annoying tour guide.

Jon Wright-Hoyt, English, Spring 2019 - The study of old white guys and their edgy diaries.

Jason Johnson, Philosophy & Creative Writing, Spring 2018 - An infinite esoterica of ever-evolving thoughts and ideas designed to expand the consciousness; the art of selling your soul on paper.

Kenya Louis, Healthcare Administration, Spring 2017 - Finding ways to improve the quality of care and safety of the patients while lowering healthcare costs.

Clay Thompson, Theatre Performance, Spring 2019 If Adam Sandler offers me a role in Jack & Jill 3, where Jack and Jill have a triplet played by me, I’d simply ask how much is my paycheck.

Carson Moore, Political Science & Public Administration, Spring 2017 - Let’s study how Trump got elected and how to build a budget for that wall.

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A little can go a long way

s we start make our way through the unforgiving winter months, our immune systems tend to turn their backs on us.

Between germs, stress and poor diets, our bodies are taking a serious beating.

To combat nasty colds and viruses, we must consume a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins are essential to our diets in more ways than you could ever imagine; there are hundreds of vitamins that play a large role in the workings of our bodies. Vitamins are crucial in maintaining strong

bones, healing wounds and, of course, helping to bolster our immune systems.

We only require a small amount of vitamins to possess a strong immune system. Below are some daily nutrients that your system needs in order to keep your body at its healthiest.

Vitamin K, which is essential for normal blood clotting and also plays a crucial role in bone mineralization and cell growth. You know you aren’t getting enough of this vitamin if you experience bruising or nosebleeds.

Vitamin K can be found in

foods such as kale, collard greens, spinach, brussels sprouts and broccoli.

To help maintain healthy eyesight and robust immunity, there is vitamin A. The best way to obtain enough vitamin A is to consume dark greens and bright colored vegetables, such as, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, spinach and romaine lettuce.

Another vitamin that ensures a healthy immune system is magnesium, a micronutrient that is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body and helps to regulate blood pressure. Magnesium is largely found in nuts, 7

peanut butter, oatmeal, beans and lentils.

Iron is notorious for being one of the largest vitamin deficiencies people have and can lead to anemia, a common problem that causes serious fatigue, massive bleeding due to injury and other severe health problems.

The many health benefits of iron correlate with proper growth of the human body and preservation of robust health. It is a vital protein component for metabolism.

You can find iron in various foods such as dark chocolate, tofu, dark leafy greens, whole grains and beans.

Lastly, the most well known immune booster, vitamin C. Not only is this vitamin essential for keeping us feeling our best and away from the tissue box, but it also is a potent antioxidant which may help lower the risk of cancer.

This diverse vitamin is found in citrus fruit, guava, peaches, kiwi, red peppers, kale and cauliflower.

As college students with hectic schedules, we cannot afford to be sidelined by sickness. Make sure that you are eating a healthy diet full of all of these immuneboosting vitamins and you’ll feel better than ever!

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Student Community Government, Inc.

The Student Involvement & Leadership Showcase As we approach the inauguration of the new Rhode Island College President, Dr. Frank D. SĂĄnchez, 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

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Buy a Pot for Someone Hot!

Valentine’s Day Pottery Sale Wednesday, February 8th • 11am to 5pm Alex & Ani Art Center 1st Floor Lobby

Historians Talk About Their Work Lecture Please attend a public lecture and public discussion by Jeannine Olson, Department of History, this Wednesday, February 8, 12:30-1:50, in Forman 120. The title of this lunch-hour presentation is “The Dowry, the Will, the Blended Family in the Swiss Archives.” The talk is part of the Department of History series, “Historians Talk About Their Work.” This is an allcampus event and admission is free.

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Faculty Spotlight: Marlene Lopes O

n the fourth floor of the Adams Library is a little door which leads to days long gone by—a portal to more than a century of life.

This is the special collections room, known to some as the archive. It’s also where you can find Rhode Island College’s Special Collections Librarian, Marlene Lopes. The Anchor sat down with Lopes to learn more about who she is, what she does and what brought her here.

Lopes, who has a master’s in Library Science from Syracuse University, began working at RIC in 1983 as the head of the reference department.

“I never expected to be in one institution for this long,” she said. “I had a pattern of three years in each place, but then I came here and I just liked the school very much. I liked the students who come here … I have loved to see them grow, in the sense that you’re showing them how to do something, and then a little while later you see them showing someone else, and I think that’s what education is about.”

Lopes seems so at home in

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the earthy-smelling nooks and crannies of the archive that one might expect the special collections position to have been her goal from the start, but she tells a different story.

“When I’d been in the reference department [from] ‘83 to ‘90 and I realized I’d gone beyond my three years, then I thought maybe I should be looking at something else, and [special collections] was the first opening that came up.”

Though her position in the special collections department may not have been planned, Lopes knew for a long time that she liked libraries, and compared herself to what one would typically expect from a librarian.

“We like people and we like books. And I know that’s changed in the sense that technology plays a much greater role now, but that’s what drew me in. I knew that I liked being a teacher, but what I liked best was when we were talking about books and reading stories.”

According to Lopes, one of the attractions of working in a library is that “You’re always learning by interacting with people

who are doing research in a variety of areas.”

Lopes said that the types of books she reads varies, but that she usually reads a lot of books about history. “I like a lot of true life things,” she said. “For a long time I read about true life murders.

I was intrigued by all of these mysteries and murders not because of the gory parts but because I liked to figure out why things happen or what causes events to occur, or what goes on in people’s minds.” Lopes also enjoys reading medical books—not textbooks, but books about medical discoveries, disease epidemics, and the like.

When asked about the most interesting thing she’s come across in the archive, Lopes said she couldn’t pick a favorite, but did mention that one can find a particular possession of Ronald Ballinger, a prominent former professor of RIC, within the special collections department— namely, the kilt he wore while in the army.

“There’s a little bit of everything,” Lopes said.

Lopes has a particular affinity for the Cape Verdean collection within the archive.

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Marlene Lopes - Photo courtesy of Shane Inman “That [collection] is and sifting through to figure something that is unique,” out what might be legitimate said Lopes, who herself and what might need further has Cape Verdean heritage. investigation. That’s what “When the collection was we’re here for—to connect started it was one of the them to all of the resources earliest collections … that are around.”

There are collections about As the interview was Cape Verde and there are drawing to a close, Lopes larger collections about made a point to note the that country, but collections significance of the college about Cape Verdean archives, which detail the Americans are very unusual, activities of Rhode Island and that’s because you have College from its earliest to know a lot before you can days in the 19th century to collect it. There’s a variety the present day. of resources and you have “It does show students that to search in different ways.” this school has been around “Every library I’ve been for a very long time … It in,” Lopes went on, “I’ve was a leader in the field of worked to create at least teaching people to teach, some portion that has to do and there were a number with Cape Verde; I introduce of prominent people who them to Cape Verde.” She either were taught here or has certainly done this at were students here, and I RIC, building the Cape think it’s something to be Verdean collection from proud of.” a the couple of shelves it The special collections occupied in 1990 to a much larger section of books and office is open from 9 a.m. boxes and folders stretching to 4 p.m. on the top floor of Adams Library. Chances almost from wall to wall. are if you stop by, you’ll To students who may not find Marlene Lopes sorting visit the library often, or at through brittle papers, all, Lopes said that “I think poring over stiffly-bound they should know they can books and simply being part get help here. They can get of the rich history of Rhode help in finding information Island College.

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Thursday Feb. 9

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Beginning Farmer Workshop

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Local art, vendors & concessions

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Betrayal

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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.

Catherine Enos Anchor Staff

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Are cassettes the new vinyl?

n recent years, people have become infatuated with the past. We’ve seen old shows revived and put back on television, such as, “The X-Files” and “Gilmore Girls.” We’ve seen some new shows that looked a lot like old shows, like, “Stranger Things” or “Mad Men” and we’ve seen movies brought back to the big screen for anniversaries.

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” was re-released in theaters on its 30th anniversary.

People love to remember and relive past successes.

In addition to bringing back old TV shows and movies, people are bringing back technology from the past, too. Records have been on the rise for a couple of years and have been doing better than more modern formats of music including CDs and, more recently, digital sales. If you make a stop at any music store, you’ll see aisle-upon-aisle of vinyl.

In some of those stores, you might see a tiny section dedicated to cassette tapes, as well. Cassettes have only begun to be sold in these stores in the past year or so. There hasn’t been

a huge selection, like that of records. Nevertheless, more and more cassettes are showing up, whether it’s in stores that generally sell only records or in stores that are general entertainment chains that sell more than just music.

If people love memorabilia from the past, isn’t this good news for cassette sales?

According to engadget. com, cassette sales in the U.S. saw a huge increase in 2016. However, the sales aren’t great -- they added up to about 129,000 cassettes.

This number is minuscule compared to the millions of

records that were sold.

The big question is: Are cassettes the new vinyl?

There have always been independent record stores, but there aren’t any widely known “cassette stores.”

Vinyl has a specific sound to it that some people really enjoy. Cassettes don’t have a specific sound.

Cassettes are more fragile,

too. It’s easier to take care of vinyl than to take care of a cassette. The only requirement to take care of vinyl is to not scratch it excessively or leave it in extreme heat. With

cassettes, the more you play it, the more likely it is to snap or get tangled up, and at that point, you can no longer play it.

It isn’t expected that there will be independent cassette stores in the future, nor are cassettes as available as records to buy online. So, there ultimately isn’t a huge market for them. People may appreciate the novelty of a tape but when it comes right down to it, they’re more likely to buy a record than a cassette.

Taking a stand against the ban

Mary-Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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n the wake of President Trump’s “Muslim ban,” it is important to remember our country’s history and its principles. While many are in favor of this action taken by Trump, their reasoning behind it is unfair and un-American. Our country hosts a wide variety of people with different cultures, backgrounds, religions and ideas. We are the melting-pot of the world; a place where people come from anywhere to seek a better life. Our country was

founded by immigrants, and we are meant to greet them with open arms and open minds. This temporary ban may seem legally practical to many, but it is cruel and unfair to those who are being stopped at re-entry points.

Our country was founded by a group of immigrants seeking religious freedom, something their country would not allow. So, they came to the shores of what is now the United States in poor health, frightened and confused. The indigenous people of the land, despite their hesitations, welcomed

these settlers. That is how this country began and how it should continue to be.

I know many people agree with this plan of action, due to their fear of attacks from “radical Islamic groups.”

Fear is objective, and it’s important to remember that other people feel this emotion as well. The young Muslim girl being held in a terminal of an airport due to her religion, she also feels fear. In a time of hate and anger, we should not turn our backs on people who feel the same emotions and bleed the same blood as we do. Our fellow American

citizens deserve better and should feel that their religion isn’t a sanction for suspicion, but rather something they are free to practice in a non-prejudice country.

Many people argue that this ban is temporary, but it’s effect is permanent.

By allowing a simple act of “clearance” on people based on their beliefs, we are sending a clear message as a country. This message is filled with blind fear, intolerance and anger. Let’s take a moment to think about something: What if the Native American people

of our land had decided not to allow our founding fathers and settlers into the new world? What if they decided their ideas were too foreign to their own?

Their skin color unfamiliar to their people’s? Their religions too threatening and harsh in comparison to their own practices? This is no longer about fear and hate, this is about coming together as a United States of America and standing up for the same freedoms we were granted all those years ago.

The Supreme Court: it’s no longer about the law N

Ryan Foley Anchor Staff

eil Gorsuch, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, is going to produce two different reactions: excite those on the political right and terrify those on the political left. While the hearings for some of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees may have caused fireworks to go off, the Supreme Court battle is sure to be the bloodiest of all the battles held so far.

The biggest reason for this is that executive branch appointments come and go with each President while

the members of the Supreme Court get life tenure -giving them the opportunity to shape political discourse in the country for decades.

This especially applies to Gorsuch, who is just shy of fifty years old.

The Supreme Court has become one of the biggest political power struggles of American politics in recent decades. This is because there are competing philosophies regarding the purpose or role of the court.

Chief Justice John Roberts said during his confirmation hearings that the purpose of a Supreme Court Justice is to “call balls and strikes and

not to pitch or bat.” Others believe that it is the purpose of the court to step in and act when the other branches of government have failed to solve particular problems.

The confirmation hearings can be brutal. They can sometimes end up turning into political theater, rather than just substantive debate.

Just ask Clarence Thomas, who had to ward off sexual assault allegations during his confirmation hearing.

While most Supreme Court nominees going before the Senate Judiciary Committee 25 years ago could expect to eventually pass the full Senate with a nearly 12

unanimous vote that is almost unheard of today.

All of this evidence points to an obvious conclusion: the purpose of the Supreme Court is no longer to interpret the constitutionality of particular laws but rather to advance specific policy goals. At least that’s the way members of the Senate see it. Expect Gorsuch to be asked at least once about whether Roe v. Wade is “settled law.”

It was previously assumed that Supreme Court justices would use the Constitution and not their personal opinions when making decisions. However, human

nature makes it very difficult to be impartial. When someone is given power, as Supreme Court justices are, they cannot always resist using that power to change the laws they don’t like.

It would be nice to think that the Supreme Court did not have a policymaking agenda and instead stuck to interpreting the constitutionality of the laws that come before it.

However, we cannot be so naïve. The Supreme Court is no longer about deciding what’s constitutional or not; it has become just another legislative branch.

February 06, 2017

Kristy O’Connor

Have sex, don’t get married

Anchor Editor

I used to make jokes that whenever I go to a wedding I can tell if the bride and groom have had sex before based on how long the wedding lasts and when they leave.

For those who have clearly had sex, the wedding lasts way late into the night. The bride and groom are all over the dance floor with the guests, excited to celebrate with friends and family.

Weddings where the bride and groom are both virgins, the wedding usually starts earlier and does not last long. They usually leave the wedding before any of the guests do, and anyone can guess to where they are running off. For religious couples who abstained from sex before marriage, I assume that is one of the first things on their mind after walking down the aisle.

If sex is a driving factor in your decision to jump

Jason Windrow Anchor Staff Aries (March 21 April 19) Compare Lorde’s “Pure Heroine” album with Taylor Swift’s “1989.”

You’ll understand the influences and similarities between the two, but you’ll still question why Taylor Swift lives in Rhode Island.

Taurus (April 20 May 20) Big things are changing and by big changes I mean literally big changes.

For some reason, everything in your life is getting larger.

Texts, billboard’s, youtube ads, Facebook statuses.

You might be confused, you might feel safe. Consider that you may be shrinking.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Re-create all the dreams you’ve had using your iPhone or Android camera. Make sure the lighting is right and partner

into the huge, lengthy and important commitment of marriage, I’d urge you to rethink this.

In most religions and in conservative society, people are taught that premarital sex is a sin and a big “nono.” I am not against religion or choosing to forgo sexual relations by any means, but religious couples who rush to get married are what baffle me. Why is dating not sufficient enough? Why do you need a ring on your finger so quickly? Why can’t you just date for a few years?

agree to have anal sex, but not vaginal sex to remain pure. While virginity and “purity” are social concepts, if you strongly believe that sex before marriage is wrong, shouldn’t that include all types of sex?

I feel getting to know someone completely takes more than a year and therefore it would be a good idea to date for more than a year before getting married.

From experience, I think it’s important to live together before getting married because you never truly know someone until seeing them on their best and worst days and in their entirety.

I will never understand why couples my age are suddenly getting married after less than a year of dating. This is not to say that anyone who gets married young is itching to have sex,

it is merely just a pattern I have noticed emerging in my generation.

I personally believe sex is an important part of some relationships but still, it does not need to drive it.

Relationships are wonderful and it would seem there should be more to them than racing through the steps to reach the fictional finish line of sex and marriage.

It also does not make you a bad person if you have (consensual) sex, period, end of story. This whole concept is a social construct that has been used to separate and divide young people and make them feel ostracized if they do the “wrong thing.”

I am tired of seeing people who consider themselves religious jump through hoops so that they can still remain elusively “pure.”

Religious women often

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Horoscopes with Netflix so you can get mad cash. Find other sponsorships this week so your film can take off and have its own red carpet event.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Don’t worry about anything this week.

You may not feel like an All-Star every day like the members of Smashmouth, but it’s important to remember that you don’t need to call the stars -- the stars will call you.

Leo (July 23 Aug. 22) We live in a society full of communication.

So, it’s great to call someone you don’t usually talk to.

Hang out with someone new or go on a date this week. Try contemplating love while walking a dog by the ocean. Stay up late and hang loose.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) It’s getting dark and cold in your life.

The full moon will impact you greatly this week and you will find that you need love or food. Tensions will rise and you will need to confront them immediately.

Don’t waste time on things that aren’t important.

Libra (Sept. 23 Oct. 22) Cut your hair this week and those people who keep hitting up your phone but don’t ask for dates.

Trick someone into buying you food and eating outside.

Drink sparkling water and wear a HUGE fur coat to all your classes.

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listening to Bjork while walking in a forest. Envision yourself as an animal of your choosing, but don’t take it too far. You’ll be drawn to lay in the grass and stare at the clouds.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Find a piece of purple ribbon and tie it around your finger for this whole week, it’ll bring you good luck. Plan a Valentine’s Day dinner with your friends but make sure there’s a food fight, so it can still be fun.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You’ll have idols on your mind this week that will soon turn to thoughts of “American Idol.” Consider all the winners of “American Idol” and then think about the losers. We could all be considered losers of

American Idol, yet we could all be considered winners.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) This week is big for you, celebrate your month honorably. You deserve to be happy and not full of regret. Learn how to do back flips, take yourself out dancing, be reckless, resist, organize and fight for your right to do anything you want. Eat a huge cake while you lie in a bathtub.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) No one ever needs ice cream, but it’s something everyone always want. Create a performance art piece where you stare at ice cream and watch it melt and then eat the melted pile. Use this as inspiration to write a discourse on tensions and human desires.

February 06, 2017

Sports

Chelsea on top after transfer window closes Julian Borges Sports Editor

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he January transfer window is the most exciting part of the year in the sport of Soccer. It is a month long period of time in which soccer teams are allowed to transfer players to and from other teams.

After January, players are not allowed to leave until the postseason. Teams regulated

by FIFA have two transfer windows in a calendar year: in the Summer during the off-season, and January in the middle of the regular season.

The Barclays Premier League in England had a quieter transfer window this past January, with several

of the more prominent teams not making any sales or buying any new players. Chelsea F.C. was an exception to this.

Brazilian midfielder Oscar and Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic have left England to go to Shanghai and Zenit, respectively.

The exodus of these players doesn’t represent anything but good fortune for the West London side.

Chelsea made nearly three times what they paid for Oscar who they were playing sparsely, anyway.

Although always a quality player, he was gone at the start of the month. Ivanovic, on the other hand, is a club

legend who left the team on the 31st: deadline day.

The right back was not guaranteed a position on manager Antonio Conte’s side. Ivanovic struggled to find his footing after the former Juventus boss realized the defender wasn’t the same player following his preseason injury last Summer. In addition to that, the 32 year old player was in the last six months of his contract, with the coach already filling his position with Victor Moses.

Although many Blues fans are sad to see their number 2 go, the fans are more excited than ever with Chelsea currently in first

place. Conte’s squad sits atop the Premier League table with 59 points, while Tottenham Hotspur maintain second with 50 points. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City follow third, fourth, and fifth with 47, 46, and 46 points, respectively.

Manchester United is struggling to clinch a Champions League berth as they sit at sixth with only 42 points.

Tottenham are the closest to Chelsea in terms of points but are not likely to make a run for the title. Mauricio Pochettino did not sign anyone for Tottenham, and fans are worried about this.

The manager has told his

side to believe that they can catch. Chelsea in the title race. Tottenham handed Chelsea a 2-0 loss at the start of January, breaking the latter’s 13 win streak.

At this point in time, the Premier League trophy is Chelsea’s to lose...but consider this: every win in soccer is three points.

If Chelsea have a few bad games and Tottenham have a few good ones, then the end of this Premier League season will be even more interesting.

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Wrestling team’s John Georges takes second place

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assitant Sports Editor

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ast week, the Rhode Island College Men’s Wrestling team met with Brown University and Roger Williams University, to compete in the USC Wildcat Open.

At the event, John Georges managed to climb the ladder of the 285lbs. class

into the finals, but lost to Everet Desilets in the finals.

Georges earned second place in the class, with a total record of 3-1 for the tournament, and for opening the day with a pin fall in a time of 3:13.

Javante Johnson also had an impressive third place finish, with a record of 4-1 for the day, including two pins. Johnson won his first match, then lost his second, then pushed to win three

straight in order to get his third place ranking.

On a more disappointing note, Brown beat RIC 520, winning all 10 matches, including six pins.

Finally, RIC hosted No. 6 Roger Williams, their first match home since facing Western New England on December 2. This match was the last one for seniors Jake Dorman and John Georges, who were recognized prior 14

to the match. However, it started out rough for the team as Daniel Murray was injured, causing a medical forfeit.

Stephen Masi also won by forfeit, which is when the match truly started: Michael Scaravilli beating Roger Williams’ Matt Elias with a decision of 6-4. The next would also be a loss of 5-1, and then RWU recorded back-to-back pins.

Soon after Mike Gallagher won with a 7-1 decision, making that the last win for the Anchormen. They would end up with a score of 31-12, bringing their overall record to 5-9 and their New England Wrestling Association record to 4-5.

The team will resume at Trinity College with Bridgewater State University on February 12.

February 06, 2017

Kirk Cousins and the 2017 Pro Bowl

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assitant Sports Editor

After a round-up of all the best players in the NFC and AFC of the NFL, this Pro Bowl ended in a 20-13 loss for the NFC.

It was a grind for both sides as neither teams were making impressive offensive plays. The first touchdown was a 26 yard pass to Titans’ tight end Delanie Walker by Kansas City’s Alex Smith, after the AFC stopped the NFC from scoring on a goal line stand.

The NFC then lost the ball again at the goal line by interception, leaving the AFC ready to go back and score.

Prescott. Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals then fired back in typical Red Rifle fashion with a touchdown pass to Travis Kelce of the Chiefs, bringing the score up to 14-7 for the AFC. The game seemed to remain stagnant as the teams were eventually forced to kick field goals, nearing the end of the game with the score 20-13. With only 1:23 left on the clock, Kirk Cousins from the

Washington Redskins was subbed in as quarterback for the NFC team on the last drive, and he led the players down the field.

This play was the wildest of the game. Cousins passed it to the Seahawks’ Jimmy Graham, who caught the ball in his hands, but it bounced out and was intercepted by Buffalo’s Lorenzo Alexander. Alexander ran about 15 yards before he managed a lateral pass of the ball to Aqib Talib of

Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks decided against that with an interception, and his teammate, Doug Baldwin was wide open for a 54 yard touchdown thrown by Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak

the Broncos, who dashed down the field for what was certainly a pick six.

However, Kirk Cousins burst downfield towards Talib and smacked the ball out of the cornerback’s hands, forcing a fumble. It ended up being unlucky for Cousins, as Talib retained possession and the AFC ended up winning the game.

No one would have ever expected a quarterback to run as fast and as far down

the field in an attempt to keep the dream of a Pro Bowl comeback alive. Many have said that they thought Cousins was slower than the average quarterback.

This play alone will change that misconception.

Overall, the 2017 Pro Bowl was not all that exciting, but it concluded with one of the most insane plays in all of Pro Bowl history, which is sure to be remembered for years.

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Women’s Gymnastics place fourth at Yale Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

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he Rhode Island College Women’s Gymnastics team took home a fourth place finish after the Don Tonry Bulldog Invitational hosted

by Yale University last

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weekend. The team pulled in a cumulative score of 172.800, while the first place finishers, Bridgeport, managed a score of 193.175.

The RIC gymnasts had some impressive scores during the meet. Junior Corrine Paul had a 19th place finish on vault with a

9.100, and also recorded an 18th place routine on bars with a score of 8.425. Erin Shea, also a junior, tied for 16th place on floor with a score of 9.150, finishing 20th on vault, receiving a score of 8.900.

Their teammate, sophomore Allie DiBiase,

finished in third place for the all-around, managing an impressive score of 34.450.

DiBiase also notched 16th place on bars with an 8.925.

Freshman Grace Davis placed 16th on beam with an 8.875 and 17th on floor with an 8.975 finish.

Sophomore Miranda Murphy managed a 14th place finish on beam with a 9.125. Murphy was the top scorer for her team on beam, and also tied in third place for the all-around with 34.450.

Vanessa Dao is Rookie of the Week

fter her impressive meet last Saturday, Vanessa Dao, sophomore athlete for the Rhode Island College Women’s Swimming Team, was named the Little East Conference Women’s Swimming Rookie of the Week. This is her second time being awarded this title.

Dao received a first place finish in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:15.60, and a third place finish in the 1,650-yard freestyle, finishing the race in 24:18.23. Dao also swam the second leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay in which she took first place again (1:59.39).

Although Dao competed well, the Anchorwomen did not manage to triumph their opponents, the Westfield

State Owls. However, the performances by the women were still remarkably impressive. RIC Senior athlete, Abbie Leazes won the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:08.42, as well as the 400-yard IM, finishing with an impressive time of 5:34.27.

Leazes’ teammates had highlights throughout the meet as well. Junior Sydney Curran had a first place finish during the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:21.55, and also took second place in the 200yard freestyle, finishing in 2:19.82. Freshman Jianna Hodge also took first place in the 50-yard butterfly.

Congratulations to Vanessa Dao for her Rookie of the Week title and the rest of the team for their great accomplishments!

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