The Anchor - January 23 2017

THE VOLUME 90 | ISSUE XIII

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he momentous Women’s March in Washington, DC. will go down in history as the largest protest ever held in the US.

Ten lucky Rhode Island College students were able to attend the historic inauguration and March.

“Democracy is not a spectator sport,” says Carson Moore.

Raimondo lays out her goals for 2017

Taylor Dame Anchor Editor

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hode Island Governor Gina Raimondo laid out her grand plans for the coming year in her annual State of the State address.

The Governor is halfway through her first term and is gearing up for a re-election campaign in 2018.

Raimondo wants to raise the minimum wage, cut the car tax and give two years of free tuition at the state’s public institutions of higher learning. She plans to cut the car tax which conflicts with House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello who won a very tight campaign on his promise to eliminate

the tax completely.

The car tax is regulated by the state, but the funds go to the local municipality governments.

Raimondo wants to cut the tax by 30%.

It is expected that the state would pay the municipal governments for any loss in revenue.

Mattiello responded that he wishes to see the tax repealed completely within five years.

Rhode Island raised it’s minimum wage to $9.60 last year, but Raimondo wants to see it go even higher to $10.50. She had proposed the increase last year, but it was not approved by the

assembly. The governor also announced her intention to increase wages for people with developmental disabilities and people who work in the home care field.

Raising wages for these two groups is something that Senate President Theresa Paiva Weed has advocated for.

She said that, “the investments in the direct care workers, which will allow people to age in place with dignity and pay attention to our direct care community, are priority for the senate.”

The largest policy initiative to come out of the speech

was the governor’s plan to provide two free years of schooling for Rhode Island residents at the three state schools.

The Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program would make Rhode Island the first state in the nation to offer free college for every student. The program would cover all of the tuition and fees needed to get an associate’s degree at the Community College of Rhode Island and would cover Juniors and Seniors at Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island. Room and board would not be covered by the program.

Raimondo announced that the program would cost $30 million to be paid for “through new revenues made available as a result of economic growth and tough choices the State has made in recent years to get its fiscal house in order.”

Students will have to apply for FASFA and must qualify for in-state tuition. Students at URI and RIC must be in their junior year, they must have declared a major, and they must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher to be eligible.

More information can be found at www.freecollegeri. com.

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news Louisa A. D’Ovidio Editor in Chief

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n its October review of the degree programs at Rhode Island College’s Feinstein School of Education & Human Development (FSEHD), the The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) revealed what it thought to be many inadequacies in nine of the 10 programs reviewed.

Though FSEHD remains nationally accredited, two masters certifications in the school—Building Level Administrator and School Counselor— were not approved by the instate review, while one certification—School Psychologist—was approved “with distinction.”

The remainder of the programs, including elementary, middle and secondary education

No Ed majors left behind programs were approved with conditions, giving RIC hard deadline of three years to adhere to RIDE’s standards.

President Frank Sanchez reached out to students in an email to assure the community that all students currently enrolled in these programs are eligible to receive certification upon graduation, including the students enrolled in the two Masters programs.

The Masters in Building Level Administrator and School Counselor programs will have to stop accepting new students until they successfully apply and are approved by RIDE. All other programs can continue to accept new students.

“At first, upon receiving the email about the recent RIDE review, I was really nervous, but after I looked into it more and spoke with professors I realized

RIC hired community leader

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lumni Anna Cano Morales has been named the Associate Vice President of Community, Equity and Diversity at Rhode Island College, a brand new position at the college.

Cano Morales was formerly the Director of the Latino Policy Institute, at Roger Williams University.

On making the switch from RWU to RIC, Cano Morales says she was impressed with what President Sanchez did for CUNY in New York and was excited for the opportunity to work with him here and to work with the community here.

The diverse RIC community drew Cano Morales in, she shared, “as a first generation college educated professional, I understand the challenges first generation college students have,” and on a campus where 48 percent of students are first generation college students and 43 percent are students of color,

this expertise is welcomed.

Cano Morales was born and raised in Central Falls and characterized the community as an incredibly diverse town that served as a “gateway into RI” for many immigrant families.

“It’s a nice homecoming to come back to my alma mater,” says Cano Morales, though the campus looks very different from when she graduated in 1999 with her Master in Social Work, with all the new major construction that added the Recreation Center and new dorms, she added.

“East campus is much more organized now, we used to have to trek up and down a dirt road to get to that side of campus!”

On her plans for the coming months, she is excited to be working with the Unity Center, Interfaith Center, the Women’s Center, International Students Center and the Disabilities Center to “ensure that discrimination is eradicated at Rhode Island College,” Cano Morales said.

that the issues in the Department of Education’s undergraduate program are mostly bureaucratic,” Mia, a Secondary Education Major in her Junior year at Rhode Island College said. “This was relieving for me because I began to understand that it wouldn’t affect my graduation, and I am still being well prepared to educate the future generations. I’m mostly worried about the reputation being a RIC graduate will have...this school started in 1854 as a teachers college, and as a student I am proud of that. I would hate to see our reputation marred in a way that will affect students, teachers and graduates.”

“The PREP RI review was a multi-step process that unfolded over several months,” Dr. Don Halquist, Dead of FSEHD, said in an interview with The Anchor.

The review was conducted

by 10 individuals from various schools and education departments around the state, and nine individuals from across the country. They conducted interviews with students, faculty and alumni, observed classrooms and reviewed documentation of the programs, said Halquist.

“Faculty from each program provided syllabi, examples of key assessments, candidate work, and other artifacts related to the five Rhode Island Standards for Educator Preparation.”

In a statement to The Anchor, the Office of the President laid out the path ahead, saying, “appointing a change mentor is priority number one. This person will be appointed by RIC, in consultation with RIDE, and will be responsible for facilitating the improvement process and making recommendations.

In addition, we are working to assemble an advisory council made up of distinguished RIC education alums and other education leaders around the state to be significantly involved in helping us reaffirm RIC’s place as a leading educator preparation school in Rhode Island.”

Education is the second most popular program at RIC, with about 20 percent of all students on campus seeking a degree from FSEHD. RIC offers 12 undergraduate programs and over two dozen graduate programs in Education.

“My faculty colleagues and I see the report’s findings as an opportunity to review all aspects of how we are preparing teachers and other human service professionals to understand what we are doing well and address areas in need of improvement and investment,” said Halquist.

Empowerment to the people

Louisa A. D’Ovidio Editor in Chief

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he Counseling Center is hoping to start a new support and empowerment group for LGBT+ students this Spring.

“Creating this group communicates to our RIC community that we will not be silent bystanders to injustice, but will instead create an intentional safe space for members of the community,” says Dr. Julia Kamenetsky, the organizer of the group and Clinical Counselor at the Center.

The group will focus on providing therapeutic support for sexual and gender identity minorities on campus.

“It is a therapeutic group, in that it will differ from a student activities group.

Participants in the group will have a chance to meet with me to discuss how they wish to utilize the group, hear more about my intentions for the group, and ask questions. If they wish to engage in the group after the meeting with me, the idea is that we would meet 3

regularly for the semester, weekly, at a time that works for all group members,” with specific times being determined once group members agree to come on board, says Kamenetsky.

“I feel like this is definitely going to be an awesome group to begin building on campus and it will also create a larger sense of community across campus. Beginning the new semester, everyone on campus needs to be empowered to succeed, and

with the help of this group, and the fabulous Dr. Sanchez as our new President, RIC will continue to grow and prosper throughout the years,” President of the Pride Alliance at RIC, Vanessa Ruggieri says.

If you are interested in joining the group, more details can be found by calling the Center at (401) 456-8094 or visiting Craig Lee 130 to make an appointment.

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Keep calm & tic on Rachel Long

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came to Rhode Island College in the Fall of 2015 as a freshman trumpet performance major, eager to discover new opportunities in the music department and in the College Honors Program. I had overcome many educational challenges growing up, and I felt confident that I was prepared for any new challenges that I might face as a college student. Little did I know that I would receive a medical diagnosis the following year that would be life-changing.

This fall, I developed troublesome neurological symptoms that led to a diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome. Tourette’s is a neurological disorder that causes semivoluntary movements and vocalizations called “tics.”

There is no cure, and no medications have been developed to specifically treat Tourette’s symptoms.

I am learning to manage my symptoms through cognitive behavior therapy.

When I first received my Tourette’s diagnosis, I wasn’t too worried because I knew someone with the same diagnosis. But, as my tics progressed rapidly from simple facial tics to more complex motor tics and loud vocal tics, I became insecure.

What does a tic feel like?

An uncomfortable sensation that starts in the back of my head is often a sign I am about to have a tic. When I recognize this sensation, I can sometimes suppress the tic, but tic suppression causes the pain in my head to intensify.

When I stop suppressing a tic, I experience clusters of tics that are far more severe than the original tic.

Sometimes I don’t notice the urge to tic coming on until it’s too late to suppress.

Involuntary swearing, or coprolalia, is not part of my Tourette’s. Television and films inaccurately portray coprolalia as a primary feature of Tourette’s, when only 10 percent of individuals with Tourette’s experience it.

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What are the challenges associated with having Tourette’s Syndrome?

Stress, fatigue, hunger, and caffeine all can trigger tics. Unfortunately, I can’t avoid these triggers as a college student. The Donovan Dining Center is an especially challenging environment for me because my tics often peak around mealtime, causing people to stare at me. I also juggle frequent public performances as a music major and freelance trumpet player. Fortunately, I have the ability to hyperfocus during performances, and it keeps my tics from making an appearance. It’s exhausting to self-monitor for potential tics 24/7.

What is the most helpful way for people to respond when you have tics?

Ignore my tics and pretend that they don’t bother you.

Don’t ask me to stop my tics because I can’t. If I can control them, I will.

Stick up for me if you see people being rude to me or imitating me.

What do you hope that people will remember the next time they see you?

I am not “broken” because of my Tourette’s Syndrome.

My Tourette’s is just like a bump in the road--annoying and frustrating, but I refuse to let it define me. Like everyone else I just want to be accepted for who I am, imperfections and all.

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It’s 1999, and an outsider is making people very nervous. They’re ethically dubious, thoroughly nontraditional, and are making certain groups of people feel terribly threatened. This outsider’s name? MP3 files.

The growing popularity of downloading music is something which The Anchor feels is very important to discuss, but not important enough to actually write about. To that end, the article featured here was in fact written for the Michigan State University newspaper. It is unclear

whether this piece was sent to The Anchor, requested

by The Anchor, or simply plucked from its original publication with no one the wiser.

As for the new file format, efforts are being made to distribute it in legal ways, and one can confidently predict that businesses may flourish around it at some point in the future. For now, however, it exists in a legally and morally grey space which has artists nervous and consumers intrigued.

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arts and lifestyle

A step away from the ordinary

Patrick Connolly Anchor Staff

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lthough it is not a superhero movie, “La La Land” behaves in itself like a superhero rescuing the moviegoing experience from extinction. It acts like a bestfriend that makes you feel unabashed joy, while also giving you unapologetic insight into life. Oh, this friend can sing and dance too, quite a bit considering the fact that “La La Land” is a musical. In other words, we easily have one of the best films released last year, and a sure-fire candidate at this year’s Oscars for Best Picture.

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”), “La La Land” is a simple story that focuses on the relationship between Mia, played

by Emma Stone, and Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling. Mia wants to be an actress in Hollywood, while Sebastian wants to open up a jazz club. While obviously having different aspirations for the future, the two of them fall in love, and start a relationship that eventually

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Thomas Sack Anchor Staff

irst announced in 2006, Square Enix’s much-anticipated “Final Fantasy XV” is a road trip video game that stresses the importance of brotherhood.

Released this past winter for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, it is the fastest-selling title in the “Final Fantasy” series.

“Final Fantasy XV” tells the story of a young prince named Noctis who sets out with his friends, Ignis, Gladiolus, and Prompto, to wed his betrothed, a woman named Lunafreya, in the land of Altissia. When Noctis learns an enemy nation has killed his father and destroyed his kingdom, his quest instead becomes one to reclaim his throne and fulfill his greater destiny.

While a tale like this has promise, it is not well told.

More often than not, players are informed important

meets obstacles along the way. Oh, and did I mention that John Legend has a musical sequence that’s as good as musical storytelling can get?

I could go on about how both Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have a chemistry that can last for days, or years if you count their romance in “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” I could also go on about how some of the musical sequences are choreographed or filmed in a way that feels remarkably genuine and honest; you don’t need a big choreographed set-piece for songs as beautiful as “Audition (The Fools Who Dream).” And the ending?

It’s the type of ending that can make a moviegoing experience so bittersweet -- not just because of how it ends, but also because of the simple fact that it actually ends, period.

Angeles traffic, its execution came across as a little too ambitious for its own good, especially considering that the rest of the film feels more intimate in terms of cinematography and story.

Again, that’s just an initial reaction and I was able to appreciate the sequence on

I have but one minor nitpick. The first time I saw it, I was a little hesitant toward the film’s opening sequence. While audacious in the scene’s concept, a musical number set in Los

repeated viewings.

Aside from that detail, I have little to complain about. “La La Land” has not only saved the moviegoing experience from extinction but it has also saved musical film, as well. I love “La La Land” so much that it’s slowly becoming one of my

Gameplay-wise, “Final Fantasy XV” is a lot more rewarding. A strategic hack-and-slasher similar to “Kingdom Hearts,” this game features an abundance of sidequests and minigames to keep players busy.

It provides an opportunity to explore a vast, open world, and its combat system is highly addictive. Players are given the freedom to do whatever they want in the opening chapters of “Final Fantasy XV,” although the story necessitates a more linear gameplay later on.

Overall, gameplay is the strongest aspect of “Final

Cheers to the fools who dare to dream. We need more dreamers.

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A half-baked “Fantasy”

events have transpired, rather than shown them.

What players do see is either extremely predictable or very convoluted. This disastrously paced plot of “Final Fantasy XV” makes it all too clear Square Enix cared more about getting this game finished than it did about using it to tell a quality story.

favorite films of all-time.

It’s a film that serves as a tribute to those who dare to dream, while realizing the sacrifices we make in order for those dreams to be realized.

Fantasy XV.”

Stunning graphics make the story of “Final Fantasy XV” tolerable and serve as a perfect complement to its stellar gameplay.

Everything depicted onscreen is beautifully designed and great attention to detail is paid to ensure all that players see looks as lifelike as possible. This sells the basic concept behind “Final Fantasy XV:” a fantasy based on reality.

Music is tied with graphics as the second strongest aspect of “Final Fantasy XV.” Composed by Yoko Shimomura of “Kingdom Hearts,”, the game’s soundtrack is phenomenal.

Its contents range from soothing field melodies to tension-building infiltration sounds to epic battle themes.

Shimomura utilizes a wide variety of instruments and she combines them to create a series of wonderful, extremely catchy melodies.

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Unfortunately, a majority of the pieces heard at the end of “Final Fantasy XV” are remixes of those from the beginning of the game.

This can be seen as lazy composition and another example of how Square Enix cut corners to get “Final Fantasy XV” released.

When it comes to writing, “Final Fantasy XV” is either a hit or a miss. Some may find the game’s script to be bland and unable to engage them, while others may find its down-to-earth approach to dialogue refreshing. The banter between Noctis and his friends that fills “Final Fantasy XV” is hilarious, entertaining, and it really allows players to bond with the characters. Unlike in previous “Final Fantasy” titles, few characters in this game speak in confusing, lofty ways.

Spectacularly, “Final Fantasy XV” is fully voiced.

However, its cast gives

mixed performances. Some actors, such as Ray Chase (Noctis) and Darin De Paul (the main antagonist, Ardyn Izunia), simply do a better job than others. Regrettably, Sean Bean and Lena Headey do not return from the film “Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV” to reprise their roles as King Regis and Lunafreya, respectively. They are replaced in this game by Jim Pirri and Amy Shiels, who sadly sound terrible as the characters.

In the end, “Final Fantasy XV” proves itself to be a game that could have used a few more years of development. It is not what the fans desired, and it is a shame Square Enix seemed so desperate to get it released. That is not to say “Final Fantasy XV” is not quite enjoyable; longtime “Final Fantasy” fans will definitely want to add this game to their collection.

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Superhero central

Sara Massa Anchor Staff

This is a new year which I would like to dub, “The Year of the Superheroes,” based on the amount of superhero films coming out this year. Just to give you all an idea, here is the list of what’s to come: “The LEGO Batman Movie” (Feb. 10) is a continuation from “The LEGO Movie” where we see Batman overcome his fear of loneliness and bring Robin into the world of crime-fighting.

“Logan” (Mar. 3) is the last movie Hugh Jackman will be featured in as the X-Man mutant Wolverine, as he tries to help a young girl with whom he shares many similarities.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (May 5) is next on our list, where we will see

our favorite intergalactic team of heroes, including the adorable Baby Groot.

“Wonder Woman” (June 2) is our first female-led superhero film from both DC and Marvel. This film explores Diana Prince’s backstory and how she came to be the hero saving Batman and Superman in “Batman vs Superman.” “ S p i d e r - M a n : Homecoming” (July 7) features Tom Holland as the awkward teen hero Peter Parker as he faces off against the Vulture, played by Michael Keaton.

(Nov. 17) is highly anticipated and features heroes like Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Superman (Henry Cavill), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) coming together to defeat a great evil.

Just thinking about all these movies gets me so excited. I can’t wait to get a front row seat to all of them!

“Thor: Ragnarok” (Nov. 3) is where we get to see what Thor and the Hulk got into while the rest of the Avengers fought in “Captain America: Civil War.” “Justice

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Fun ways to squeeze in your workout SOPHIE COSTA

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fter a long and tedious year, 2016 has finally come to an end, which means that most of us have made our New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions, more often than not, are to make this the year of becoming healthier versions of ourselves. Back in the beginning of January, these resolutions may have seemed doable, but now that classes have officially started, our once very important goals have taken a backseat to our crazy schedules. Unfortunately, this happens for many people. January is the month of new beginnings and fresh starts, but as February rolls around and we tend to revert back to old habits. It’s time to break this cycle and make sure our motivation sticks throughout the year.

There are various ways that we can be sure to stay on top of our fitness goals.

First, scheduling your time is the most important step to reaching your diet and fitness plans. Planning out your days in a small calendar will greatly improve your ability to stick to what was originally planned. We are

all guilty of making plans to go to the gym, but after a long and tiring day we just decide to go home and relax.

The urge to do this is going to be very strong -- fight it.

Stay accountable for your time and know what is best for you and your schedule.

Some people find it much easier to get in a workout during the morning and some find it better for them to go at night. Whatever you feel works for you, stick with it. Just going to the gym or doing a home workout for just 30 minutes can be enough to make a difference.

Another helpful tip to sticking to your fitness goals this year is keeping a diary of what you consume throughout the day. Many people wonder why they aren’t getting where they want to be when it comes to fitness or weight loss.

This is largely because they have no idea how much and what kinds of calories, fats, sodium and sugars they are actually consuming throughout the day. Although calories are not the enemy when it comes to a healthy diet, it is essential that you know if you are eating too many or too little. A few of my

favorite apps on my phone to keep track of my diet are Myfitnesspal and Lifesum.

Both of these apps are very helpful when it comes to logging food and water intake while keeping track of your activity throughout the day.

Additionally, even people who love to workout can get into a rut and become bored. Sometimes working out can become mundane, especially if you are doing the same thing daily without a friend to keep you company. One of the best things that you can do to combat the boredom and monotony is taking a workout class, even if the class is only once a week, I guarantee it will be something you genuinely look forward to and will keep you motivated. Finally, make small goals along the way instead of one large, daunting end goal that seems impossible to reach.

This simple act will keep you inspired and motivated while also demonstrating that you are in fact making progress. Health and fitness take time and dedication but with these easy tips for staying on top of your goals, you will get there in no time.

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I found out over break that I’m pregnant. I’m in a relationship, but I’m pro-choice, he’s prolife, and I know what I want to do but I’m afraid to tell him. I know what he’ll want, but I’m not ready for that. I’m afraid this will cause us to break up, but in no way am I fit to be a parent right now. Should I even bother telling him?

-Conflicted Hey Conflicted,

Having a baby can be one of the most beautiful events in a person’s life but also one of the most stressful. What you do need to remember is that you are not alone; you have a family and beautiful boyfriend in your life to assist you in this decision process. This is your decision and your decision only, but you need to make sure you are making the right decision. Keeping a secret this big is enough to cause unneeded stress.

Members of your family have been pregnant and had children and can give you firsthand advice on their experiences. You shouldn’t have to face this alone.

As for your boyfriend, I think you should tell him.

The best thing to strengthen a relationship is trust and honesty. Even if you have differing opinions on the matter, you should still be open and honest. If something like this will cause you to break up, then he is not the right guy for you anyway. A true partner will stick by you and value honesty, but will also respect and honor your decision. Even though he disagrees with you, if he truly cares about you and wants a strong relationship, he will value your honesty and the fact that you included him in the decision process. Not to mention, the truth always comes out. If you went through with an abortion and he found out it might be too late to save your relationship. Whether you choose abortion, raising a child or adoption you should be strong and confident in your decision surrounded by people who love you!

Best wishes,

Jeremy Boutin

Dearest Conflicted,

You have perhaps the culmination of a woman’s worst fears–unexpected pregnancy, conflicting opinions on your health, possible relationship turbulence–yikes. You must be one strong woman to be handling this on your own!

But here’s the good news, part of being a strong person is knowing when to ask for help and when to be honest.

Although the decision is yours and yours alone, verbalizing your situation outloud is cathartic; first, you begin talking and before you know it you can’t get your thoughts out quickly enough. Reaching out to someone you trust may prove difficult, but I assure you that the support you will receive will be worth it. If you are reluctant to tell someone you know, there are several websites and phone lines you can use to call and talk to a real person with experience in this area, such as bethany.org and the American Pregnancy Helpline.

The situation with your boyfriend is tricky, as well.

This is one of those times in your life when you need to consider your values and how important it is to you for your partner to share your opinion. Although you may have an otherwise amazing relationship, this could be the ultimate test.

Should it work out between you both, your relationship will be stronger than ever.

But, if you find yourselves unable to come to terms with it together, then it may have been best to be able to move on and find someone who can respect your decision. Either way, he deserves to know. Perhaps you’ll be surprised with the results. You’re strong as hell but don’t force yourself to deal with this alone!

You got this,

Gianna Rocchio

Mary-Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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IC’s neighborhood, North Providence, is home to several small diners and dining establishments that, despite providing excellent food and service, lack a strong emphasis on setting and experience.

Now, I am a strong believer in not judging a book by it’s cover, but sometimes that cover is a huge selling factor.

Recently renovated and opened, The Tumblesalt’s Café has become a pioneer for an aesthetic factor that North Providence dining previously lacked. With three separate dining areas, all completely different in setting, this establishment demonstrates an interesting and fun take on your typical bistro cuisine. They have finally broken the bland dining options the city has to offer!

At first glance, you may drive right past The Tumblesalt’s Café. It is located directly on Morgan Avenue near the end of Mineral Spring, tucked

JASON WINDROW

Anchor Staff

Aries (March 21April 19) The joke about showering last year is getting old. It’s almost 3 weeks into the New Year, put those Bath & Body Works coupons to good use and buy all the soaps you can get. Lather the soaps all over your body to have the best shower of 2017.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) It’s time to start the semester off right by being open-minded and flirty.

Create business cards that have your phone number on them and give them to any person you think is super attractive.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Create a list of bad and good resolutions for this year to represent both sides of your personality.

For every good habit you

Tumblesalt’s Café

away in a tiny village known as “The Hopscotch Room.” The building is huge and contains all the makings of a quaint home, with the exterior resembling something from a book.

When you walk through the main entrance you find yourself in the “café” area, with all of the pastries, treats, coffee and lattes your cholesterol can handle. High ceilings frame the room with magnificent cathedrallike detailing disbursed throughout, as well as

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stunning light fixtures. Let’s just say, you do not feel like you are in a typical North Providence restaurant.

Along with this café area, there is the main dining room, which has a fireplace and chandeliers hanging above all the tables. The atmosphere is intimate and extremely cozy to say the least! Downstairs, there is a pub with a full bar and TVs, in addition to their pub menu which offers amazing pub fare. The menu has

hints of American bistro cuisine, as well as their own twists on classics, adding to the restaurant’s charm.

If you are looking for a different dining experience, then I would definitely recommend checking out The Tumblesalt’s Café. With friendly staff, a gorgeous interior, and a fun, fresh menu, it’s sure to make for

a great time!

The Tumblesalt’s Café is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday through Saturday 8 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 8 - 9 p.m.

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Horoscopes have, make sure there’s a bad habit. The Earth works better with equilibrium, and so do you.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Keep bringing up what happened in 2016.

Don’t let last year escape people’s minds. A lot of people say it was the worse year ever, so why let them forget that it happened. We can’t erase history so why not remind people.

Leo (July 23 Aug. 22) Spend time with your family as much as possible. Study their every movement and create a stand up routine, perfectly encapsulating their mannerisms and movements. Invite them to your show and gauge their reactions.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) 2016 may have seemed like your year but 2017 might not be. It’s best to keep doing what you’ve been doing because one thing out of the ordinary may disrupt many things in your life.

Libra (Sept. 23 Oct. 22) This is the year of charades.

Start playing charades at every party and learn the history of charades. A fun tip, charades was popularized in France during the 18th century, probably because there wasn’t any newfangled TV or internet.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 Nov. 21) Scorpio, remember this ancient proverb for good luck:

To the left -- take it back 7

now, y’all. One hop this time.

Right foot, let’s stomp; left foot, let’s stomp. Cha-cha now, y’all.

Now, it’s time to get funky!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Start buying your textbooks this week, waiting any longer will be detrimental. Create a distraction someplace that will not harm anyone. Get coffee with someone you love and talk about politics and the 1980s -- both rely on big hair.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Buy tarot cards and start charging people for readings. If you can’t get tarot cards, you can probably just use your old Pokemon or Yugioh cards. Remember the stars can convey messages in all ways, shapes and forms.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) Sing Kate Bush karaoke. If you don’t know any Kate Bush songs, type in “Wuthering Heights” or “Hounds of Love.” If you search them and realize you don’t like Kate Bush, then don’t sing karaoke. No matter what you do, you will be happy.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Valentine’s Day is right around the corner but who cares. Create your own holiday that celebrates whatever you want on whichever day you choose.

Dictate your own rules.

Create your own special thing. Don’t adhere to societal norms.

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New Presidency,

Photo courtesy of Taylor Dame

In attendance at the Providence March, seven year old Vika Dwyer and her mom, Natalya Dwyer, spoke to the Anchor on why they marched, “I came here from Russia almost 10 years ago. The election of Donald Trump may seem like a positive change for Russian-American relations, but it’s a bittersweet victory since the country I now call home has since embraced the rhetoric and ideology of the country I left behind. Barack Obama was elected during my first year of immigration, and the open mindedness of my new community was the reason I fell in love with this country. Coming here today and seeing such a big crowd made me feel like there’s still hope,” Dwyer said.

“Women should have equal rights with men. No one should say bad things about them. Trump says bad things about women,” Vika said.

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Providence’s State House experienced it’s own Women’s March, complete with the Providence staple, marching band “PRONK,” there to lead the way. An estimated 5,000 attendees marched in solidarity with protesters on all seven continents and in all 50 states.

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Same Old Protests

Ten lucky Rhode Island College students were able to attend the historic Women’s March in Washington, DC. The momentous March will go down in history as several news sources declared it the largest protest ever held in the US. “It was the first time participating in such a protest/rally. It energized me. It makes me speak out much more about the issues I care about. In the form of putting in the extra effort in my day to day life rather than ignoring it. Democracy is not a spectator sport,” said Carson Moore, Vice President of the Political Science Club and Senior seeking a degree in Public Administration.

“Participating in the march was the highlight of the trip. It was an excellent lesson in what democracy should look like,” said RIC Senior Taylor Dame, also seeking a degree in Public Administration.

The students were also able to attend the inauguration itself while in DC, Senior Michelle Arias Santabay, President of the PoliSci Club, had this to say, “having attended both events you could definitely sense two different environments. On Inauguration Day everywhere you went was a reminder of how long and depressing these next four year will be, but when participating in the March on Saturday it made all the worries go away because we now know we are even more united than ever before.”

“Being at both the inauguration and the march lend itself to two completely different experiences. At the inauguration I felt fear, and disappointment. At the March I only felt love and unity,” Genesis Sanchez Tavares said, a Senior majoring in Public Administration and Justice Studies at RIC.

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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, adminstration or student body.

Trump cannot trample the press

TAYLOR DAME

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opinions Editor

t is clear to everyone that President Donald Trump does not get along with the fourth branch. Just this week there have been discussions among the administration’s highest officials about removing the White House Correspondents from the West Wing. And, in Trump’s disaster of a press conference, he belittled journalists and shouted them down because the organization they work for ran a story he did not like.

This is not the way anyone

in public service, let alone the Commander in Chief, should be acting. The press is a vital part of our country and is needed to keep our elected representatives in check. The free press is faltering and its reputation has taken a nose dive in the eyes of the American people.

There are attacks coming from all sides and we must do all we can to ensure that the press is allowed to continue to expose the truth and report freely.

By labeling news organizations as “fake news,” Trump and others have harmed our democracy.

This label has caused people

to become jaded and believe in nothing. By painting all news as fake and sowing the seeds of doubt among people, the Trump administration is setting themselves up to be free of the scrutiny the press is supposed to provide for us.

We absolutely cannot allow Trump and his cabinet to have a free pass.

Americans have come to believe that the press is the problem because they no longer inform in an unbiased way. However, what has really happened in that people have expected news to fit into their political narrative, and anything that

does not is “wrong.” This shift in expectations has hurt the press and it is vitally important that we shift back sooner rather than later. This cynicism is something that I, too, am guilty of falling into, but we must rise above it if we are to combat Trump and his destructive policies.

The First Amendment to our Constitution protects the freedom of the press and it is up to us as citizens of the United States to stand up for the press when it is being attacked by those in the highest positions in our government. So, what can we do? We can buy a newspaper, watch the

nightly news, be informed, and get others to do the same. We are lucky, here at Rhode Island College, because we can get a free online subscription to the “New York Times” through the Adams Library. The app is easy to use and is an excellent tool to have in the fight to protect a free press.

Supporting the press is one of the biggest ways we can stand up to the Trump administration. The press are those who will expose his lies and shine light on what is shaping up to be one of the most questionable administrations in our nation’s history.

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Celebrities demonstrate inconsistency

RYAN FOLEY

anchor staff While both of President Obama’s inauguration ceremonies were attended by several A-list celebrities, the same cannot be said for President Trump’s big day.

Many celebrities refused to perform at his inauguration because they believe that President Trump is a dictator on par with Hitler or Mussolini. Yet, the fact that a world leader might be a dictator hasn’t stopped the celebrities from performing for controversial foreign leaders in the past.

An article from USA Today lists celebrities who have performed for actual dictators in foreign countries. Many of the celebrities say they donate any proceeds they make from the performances to charity. For example, Mariah Carey recently performed for Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Dos Santos has been criticized by the Human Rights Foundation for ordering the execution of various politicians, journalists and activists.

A variety of celebrities have performed for former Libyan leader Moammar

Gaddafi including, Carey, Beyonce, Usher and Nelly Furtado.

After receiving blowback for performing for Gaddafi, Carey responded by saying, “I was naïve and unaware of who I was booked to perform for. I feel embarrassed to have participated in this mess.” According to an article from the Washington Post, the pop star was paid $1 million to perform for Gaddafi in 2008. It would have saved them a lot of trouble if Carey and all of the other celebrities had done a little research before deciding to perform for 10

tyrants overseas. In the age of the internet, there’s no excuse for not knowing.

This phenomenon is nothing new. Even if some celebrities have no idea that they’re performing for a human rights violator, many celebrities have a long history of embracing oppressive foreign governments. Whether it was Jane Fonda appearing in a photo with the North Vietnamese nearly half a century ago, earning her the nickname Hanoi Jane; or celebrities today praising Fidel Castro, who, along with his brother, spent over

half a century oppressing the Cuban people and imprisoning those who dared to speak out.

Fortunately, the United States is not Cuba.

Celebrities are free to criticize the President all they want without fear of going to prison. They obviously have the right to not attend the inauguration in protest. Their message might appear a bit more genuine, if they hadn’t raked in big sums of cash performing for foreign dictators in the past.

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Raimondo’s plan is good for everyone

Mary-Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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or over a decade now, college tuition has skyrocketed, creating extreme national debt and stressful living conditions for many students. This issue has been something seldom addressed by politicians, but continues to cause a serious problem for millions of young people. Governor Gina Raimondo has now proposed a plan that would allow students to attend all in-state colleges free of charge for either the first or last two years, depending on the institution. This is a huge step for our state to take. This plan would not only decrease students’ debt and allow them to give back to the economy, but would also make it more likely that students will successfully complete a full four years of college, earning degrees.

economy, through these students buying things they wouldn’t otherwise be able to if they were forced to pay for the extra two years of schooling. It is important to remember that in order for states to make money, it has to first be spent or invested..

By giving young adults the opportunity to experience less of the financial burden that accompanies higher education, we will be funneling that money directly back into our local and national economy - at

least, that’s the plan.

Two years at some in-state colleges can cost tens of thousands of dollars, a large chunk of money for students who are many times undecided and uncertain of their future career. When the cost of tuition is taken care of by the state, it allows college students to decrease the accumulation of debt, and turn their focus postgraduation toward career placement and professional development.

Due to the hefty cost

of attending college -including books, class materials, and miscellaneous expenses -- many students drop out. Being unable to afford a college education is something that is extremely unfair; especially, in a country where having a college degree is essential to finding a job. With this proposal, college will become much more easily accessible to more people.

The likelihood of a student dropping out will decrease, and overall satisfaction and

Many Rhode Island residents are nervous about the cost of the plan, which is expected to cost about $30 million to provide the free education. However, the money saved by students would be used towards improving our own

Catherine Enos Anchor Contributor

school performance will increase for thousands of young adults.

I applaud this plan due to its efforts to not only increase college students’ chance to be successful, but also lessen the stress and frustration that go along with attending college.

Gina Raimondo’s plan will not only help our economy, but also lower the rate of student college debt, and increase the number of college graduates.

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Rhode Island’s Little Italy?

Fuhgeddaboudit!

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ome of the business owners on Federal Hill in Providence have been feeling unsatisfied with the historic name. As part of a campaign led by business owner Gianfranco Marrocco, the Federal Hill Commerce Association has already raised thousands of dollars to rebrand The Hill as “Little Italy.” They hope that a “Little Italy” exit sign on the highway will draw in not only larger local crowds, but will bring in tourists as well. In addition to the signs on the exit, they also want to add signs on the streets and a large decal on a ramp near the exit.

Their main reason for change is their belief that people are familiar with the concept of a “Little Italy,” but few are familiar with

“Federal Hill.” But, should Federal Hill be limited to a concept? There is a plethora of Little Italies in America, but there’s only one Federal Hill.

Rhode Island is a unique state and Federal Hill contributes to that uniqueness. On top of that, the name dates nearly all the way back to the beginning of the country. By changing the name now, they will be erasing a small part of Rhode Island’s history. Why not campaign Federal Hill as it is? They could use the money that has already been collected and commit it to a “Federal Hill” campaign.

They could try to draw more people in on the highway with a “Federal Hill” decal instead of a “Little Italy” one.

climate can evolve. The whole initiative was brought about to bring more business to Federal Hill.

But it isn’t very inclusive to non-Italian businesses that may be interested in moving

By rebranding the area as “Little Italy,” it somewhat limits how the business

in.

The last time Rhode Island had a shot at rebranding resulted in the befuddling “Cooler and Warmer” campaign, which was widely

regarded as a failure—a seriously expensive failure.

Will thousands of dollars be wasted on yet another unsuccessful campaign?

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Derek Sherlock Anchor Staff

his past November, MTV premiered a television show that needs to be seen by everyone. This new show entitled, “Sweet/ Vicious,” was created by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and stars Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden as Jules and Ophelia.

Jules and Ophelia are two college students who juggle the typical college workload and jobs during the day, while at night they dress in all black and take matters into their own hands by tracking down known sexual assaulters and inflicting their own brand of justice.

Compared by some critics and even viewers as the child between television program, “Veronica Mars,” and comic/film, “KickAss.” Jules, on the outside, is a typical button-up sorority girl, but internally she is struggling with her own experience of having been sexually assaulted.

Ophelia is the opposite of Jules, being a green haired hacker and weed dealer. But, the two are quickly drawn together by the common

Sweet vicious art

goal of ensuring that justice is served for those who have been assaulted.

There are scenes that are downright comedic. In the first few seconds of the first episode, Jules, dressed in her ninja garb, attacks a guy on campus who assaulted a woman. She asks him if he knows who the woman on her phone is.

To which he replies, “It’s your lock screen.” Another comedic moment takes place when Jules and Ophelia start singing a song from the Broadway musical “Wicked” to ease the anxiety after something big happens.

attacked her.

I won’t spoil more about the show because you need to view it and take the 45-minute emotional rollercoaster that this show offers the viewers. A main selling point for this show for me is that it provides sometimes both a voice and an escape for those who are victims and survivors.

As a survivor, myself, I can see where this show is

There are many references to the Dark Knight himself. Although the show has it’s comedic moments, there are others that stand to emotionally destroy the viewer.

One moment that stands out the most is when Jules finally confronts her rapist and admits aloud to him everything that she has been feeling since the night he

heading and what message it is trying to convey to people -- even though they use a superhero like storyline to explore issues that affect people in the real world. It does provide a glimmer of hope through the darkness.

It offers the means to find some strength by offering a fantasy world in which people can confront their assaulter and allow them to see the pain they have

inflicted upon them. But it also offers to those who have not gone through this experience a window into what it can be like for some survivors who are either blamed or shamed into hiding. If you take away it’s vigilante plotline what remains is a truly convincing story involving college students and the struggles they face after traumatic events.

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Sports

Men’s Basketball are Athletic Director’s Team of the Week

Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

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he Rhode Island College Men’s Basketball team was titled the Navigant Credit Union Athletic Director’s Team of the Week after an incredible pair of wins against both Keene State and Southern Maine.

On Wednesday, January 11th, the RIC Men’s Basketball team travelled to Southern Maine and posted a riveting 86-83 win. The Anchormen impressively had five players score in the double digits, the most exciting being a 16-point compilation by sophomore forward Justin Campbell who also managed to make seven rebounds throughout

the game.

A similarly enthralling game played by the Anchormen took place three days later as they defeated Keene State College by a singular basket at their home court in the Murray Center.

The awarded performance was led by RIC freshman guard Chris Donaldson who made the game-winning shot for his team and his counterparts, RIC sophomore forward Benjamin Vezele and senior forward Domonique Bull both managed to achieve double-doubles for the incredible win over the Owls.

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The Road to Super Bowl LI ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Assistant Sports Editor

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s of writing this article, it is the day before the AFC and NFC Championship games. The two conference matchups are the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons vs.

Green Bay Packers.

Looking at the Steelers and Patriots, both teams have had successful postseasons in the past decade or so. In the last fourteen years, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers and Tom Brady of the Patriots have been the AFC Champions nine of the past fourteen seasons, with five wins for Brady and three for Roethlisberger, with the ninth to be decided Sunday night. This year, the Patriots have the upper hand because of their record in the regular season being the best in the league with a record of 142. The Steelers had a great record of 11-5, but could not clinch the home advantage for the AFC Championship.

The Steelers have won six Super Bowls, with four of those captured between 1975-1980. Roethlisberger has been to the Super Bowl three times, winning two of those three in 2006 and

2009.

However, Tom Brady is 4-2 with the Patriots in the Super Bowl, losing only to the New York Giants both times in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI, respectively. Most New Englanders rejoice because the Giants are out of the playoffs.

The Patriots and Steelers also have the most AFC Championship appearances, with records of 8-4 and 8-7, respectively. This will be the third time these teams will meet in the AFC Championship, but the Patriots are 2-0 against them, and went on to win the Super Bowl both of those years. Statistically, the Patriots are more likely to beat Pittsburgh and possibly win the Super Bowl.

Though they are not guaranteed a ring, they have more than a good chance and a prayer. Yet because the Falcons and Packers have been playing at one of the highest levels in recent memory in the playoffs, New England’s chances of winning are slightly diminished.

The Falcons have not won an NFC Championship game since 2000 and have only appeared in three, with their fourth this Sunday.

They are 1-2 as of now, with their most recent appearance being in 2013 with a loss against the San Francisco 49ers. This would be huge for the Falcons as they have never won a Super Bowl, giving the Falcons a push to take their first.

The Packers carry six appearances with their seventh being Sunday, and have a 3-3 record.

However, the Packers have won two Super Bowls, with their most recent being Super Bowl XLV in 2010 against Roethlisberger’s Steelers. This was Green Bay’s only Super Bowl and NFC Championship win with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Since Rodgers has been the quarterback they have lost two of their three appearances, making their record 1-2. However, Rodgers has been playing on a higher level this year in the playoffs, taking down the Cowboys after their huge season with Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.

Overall in terms of the playoffs, the NFC Championship teams might stand no chance against either the Steelers or the Patriots. The biggest reasons being that both the Steelers and Patriots are versatile teams with star players. The

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Photo courtesy of sportsfieldmanagementmagazine.com Patriots have a powerhouse running back in LeGarrette Blount who led the league in rushing touchdowns.

Tom Brady threw for 28 touchdowns--the fourth highest in the AFC and seventh in the NFL, even after missing four games.

Terrific Tom is the biggest presence on the field.

Meanwhile, Roethlisberger threw one more touchdown than Brady totaling 29 while Le’Veon Bell was fifth in the league in total rushing yards after missing four games.

These teams adapt to their opponents with their offenses and defenses, with the Steelers and Patriots both being 10+ ranks higher than both Green Bay and Atlanta in defense total points and total yards allowed. The Steelers vs.

Patriots and Packers vs.

Falcons will take place on Sunday and the NFL 20162017 season will conclude with Super Bowl LI held on February 5, 2017 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Track Competes in U.S. Coast Guard Invitational ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Assistant Sports Editor

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his week, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams competed in the U.S. Coast Guard Invitational, both finishing the day with second-place ranks.

The men’s team was led by freshman Jephte Wagnac, who clinched the first-place position in the triple jump and second in both the long

jump and 400m. Sophomore Destin Bibemi finished third in both the long jump and the triple jump. Shamar Spruill finished first place in the 55m hurdles and Jonathan Carney registered a third-place finish in the 1,000m and seventh place finish in the 3,000m. Levon Campbell posted a thirdplace finish in the 55m and sixth in the 200m. The team won first in the 4x200m relay and third in the 4x400m relay.

Jephte Wagnac was also named Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for his performance in the Invitational.

Sophomore Melanie Brunelle won three events for the Women’s team, finishing first in the high jump, long jump, and the triple jump. She also finished second in the 600m dash and was third in the 200m.

Eleni Grammas took first place in the 55m and finished

fourth in the 200m. Nicole Grammas recorded a firstplace finish in the 400m.

Jessica Trautman finished third in the weight throw and Christina Sayavong finished fifth in the weight throw. Lastly, Margaret McCaffrey finished second in the 1,000m and sixth in the mile race.

4x400 and 4x800m relays.

Overall, the team finished the 18 events with a total of 99.0 points and finished first in the 4x200m relay, while finishing third for both the Photo courtesy of goanchormen.com

Owls Defeat Anchorwomen 70-44

Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

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he Rhode Island College Women’s Basketball team faced a tough opponent this week, taking a 70-44 loss against the Keene State College Owls.

Although their opponents were tough, the RIC girls still had impressive

moments during the game.

RIC junior guard, Jessa Rubera racked up 13 points along with three assists throughout the game while her counterpart, senior Alex Moore managed 12 points and 6 boards. RIC sophomore, Molly Phillips put up a fight as well, registering 11 points with 6 rebounds. Four assists were possible with the efforts of

RIC freshman guard Jordyn Gauvin.

Within the first quarter of the game, Keene State led by 14 points after a 3-pointer was scored on their part.

The score of 21-7 turned to 21-10 with the exertion of the Anchorwomen by the time the first stanza ended.

The second quarter proved that the RIC girls were more prepared as they managed

to close the numerical gap within a basket by its end.

The Anchorwomen headed into the locker room for halftime after Phillips sank a pair of free throws to reflect a score of 31-29.

Upon return, the Owls regained control following the face-off. Keene State gained another double-digit lead over the Anchorwomen after a jumper resulted in

a new score of 47-37 with only 2:43 left in the third quarter.

Keene State furthered their lead throughout the rest of the game, leaving the RIC girls in a frenzy.

Unfortunately, RIC only managed to score another six points with combined efforts, leaving the game to end in an ill-fated score of 70-44.

RIC Senior Gymnastics Bid Farewell

Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

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he Rhode Island College senior gymnastics team members were honored as they competed in their last home meet of their athletic careers during the 2017 Rhode

Island College Quad Meet last Sunday.

Although the girls placed fourth, they compiled a team score of 176.375, not far off from the winning team of Brockport whose girls managed a final score of 187.600. RIC Seniors Amanda Newton, Cherise

Lee, Jaclyn Hahnand, and Corrine Paul bid farewell to their home gym with impressive performances from both themselves and their teammates.

RIC sophomore Kyndel Yett proved to be the leader of the team during the meet, tying for 5th place on

floor with a score of 9.325 and tying for 9th place on vault reflecting a score of 9.375. Her teammate, RIC sophomore Miranda Murphy had a great meet as well, placing 14th on beam with a score of 9.225 and a 16th place finish on bars, racking up 8.600 points.

RIC sophomore, Allie DiBiase tied 10th for vault with an impressive score of 9.300. She also placed 14th on beam with a score totaling 9.175, 15th on bars (8.825), and placed 2nd overall with an outstanding final score resulting in 36.675.

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