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MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017

90.7 WXIN 2017 ROCK HUNT

Wild Suns - March 24, 2017 - photo by Kelsey Swanson It’s Rock Hunting season once again, and as always 90.7 RIC Radio WXIN has not disappointed, kicking off the 2017 Rock Hunt with four killer bands last Thursday at Firehouse 15--if you missed that show, never fear, there are four more nights & one finals night left to go!

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Don catering a hot topic at parliament Angelina Denomme Anchor Editor

pivotal resolution for student organizations and clubs on campus was introduced and passed in Student Government Parliament last Wednesday.

The “Student Organization Food Service” resolution asks that Rhode Island College not restrict student organizations to only purchasing food from College Dining Services for on-campus events. It was drafted with the understanding that faculty and students are required to purchase their catering solely through the oncampus CDS. During discussion, however, Dean of Students Dr. Scott Kane

made it apparent that there is, in fact, no written college policy by which this rule is established. This remark caused a significant amount of confusion and frustration among the member of parliament, as nearly all had long been under the impression that a club’s failure to follow this guideline could result in repercussions from the administration. This belief had apparently arisen due to a line in the Event Management System terms of use which states, “All food and beverage service must be provided by College Dining Services.” As such, Dr. Kane’s clarification that this was merely a “convention or

unwritten protocol” from ten years ago which “sort of became more formalized” in the EMS terms came as an unwelcome surprise to many in attendance.

Parliament members argued that forcing clubs to purchase food solely from the CDS causes many logistical and financial issues within these clubs, and some were incensed that so many student organizations have felt obligated to base their event catering on this policy—particularly if it is not even a rule which can be enforced. Student Community Government Secretary Lauri Cepeda, who initially put forth the resolution, expressed serious concerns, saying, “We’ve had

organizations scramble to reallocate funds when they’ve gotten their bills in from Donovan.”

“It’s not fair, and it’s not sustainable,” said Alumni Representative Nick Lima, after giving another example of the notoriously high prices of CDS catering. “It’s not in the best interest of the students for ten or fifteen or twenty percent of the student activity fee to be turned around and fed back into an auxiliary [like CDS] … That’s not why the student activity fee exists.” Dr. Kane came to the defense of the CDS, saying, “There’s a lot of policies that the college has that are not written down, but they are sort of the past practice and have, for all intents and

purposes, become policy.”

SCG Vice President Taylor Dame offered a strong rebuke in response.

“I find it very strange that the college has a whole bunch of policies that aren’t written down,” Dame said. “It’s pathetic, honestly. That’s no way to run an institution … Perhaps we could nudge the college into acting like a professional institution and writing down their policies.” The resolution, which passed by unanimous vote—save for Dr. Kane who abstained—will now be given to President Frank Sanchez as a demonstration of the student body’s position on this issue.

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Stories from our archives Shane Inman Managing Editor

urrounded by fellow students and helpful staff and faculty, it can be all too easy to forget that Rhode Island College, like any other place where people congregate, is not inherently safe.

1972 has been the first year in over a decade which has seen a decline in national crime rates, and anti-violence movements have established an undeniable foothold in our politics and society, but RIC students should remain watchful, because people apparently still walk around with rifles stashed in violin cases.

Rick Waterman may have invited trouble when he freely allowed two strangers into his dorm in Weber Hall, but the fact is that the next violin-case robbery could theoretically happen to anyone. Stay safe out there, people.

Finally a candidate for Career Center Director Angelina Denomme Anchor Editor

hode Island College is finally hiring a director for the Career Development Center after two years of the office’s position being vacant. The committee currently has two candidates to chose from, the current Interim Director of the Career Development Center, Demetria Moran and Robert St. Juliana, an outside candidate from Brown Mackie College in Merrillville, Ind.

On Monday, March 20, the college held an open session for students, faculty, and staff to share their thoughts and questions regarding the future of the Career Development Center.

From the outset, the most striking thing about St. Juliana, besides his long resume of impressive skills, was his age; having graduated from Indiana University, South Bend with a B.S. in economics in May of 2009, St. Juliana is clearly in touch with the needs of the average millennial, because he is one. He may be young, but St. Juliana is plenty qualified having quickly moved on to his M.B.A. in entrepreneurship and small business from South University in April of 2012. St. Juliana almost immediately became a career advisor at Brown Mackie College, and then 4 years later was promoted to the director of career services.

St. Juliana hopes to create a “transformational” and “innovative” career services experiences for all students at Rhode Island College. His focus is on creating experiential learning opportunities, something that is wholly in line with President Sanchez’s learning innovation objectives. At his current school, St. Juliana was able to land a contract with Indiana University Health, a nonprofit health care system akin to Rhode Island’s Lifespan, that provides unique volunteer opportunities for students that result in hires for 3:4 students. When asked why he wanted to come to Rhode Island College, St. Juliana aptly stated that he wanted 3

to be in a college where value is placed on career services, and that this was something that he saw in this administration. With 8 years of experience in an education setting at a college with a nontraditional minority laden population similar to that of Rhode Island College’s, albeit about half the size, St. Juliana surely qualified for the position. His youth could be both an asset, his unshakable energy and exuberant optimism instills confidence in his ability to creatively solve the unique career services needs of the Rhode Island College population, and a hinderance, with less than a decade worth of experience within the same college, and a small for-profit college at that, it begs the question of

if St. Juliana is biting off more than he can chew.

No decision has been made yet but it’s clear that no matter who becomes the next director of the Career Development Center, there will be new changes and partnerships in the coming academic years.

Photo by Evan Grenier

March 27, 2017

Presidential listening tour: Community Partners Caroline Tillinghast Anchor Contributor

n Wednesday, March 22, President Sanchez conducted another stop on his Listening Tour. The topic of discussion was Community Partnerships. Most of the time was spent, as promised, with President Sanchez listening to the thoughts and opinions of the people sitting in on the tour.

The major theme present was that students on campus might soon be required to participate in an internship or practicum

prior to graduation. The reasoning behind this is students should have a hands-on experience in the field of their major before entering the job market. The majority of the room agreed that this is beneficial to both the students and the organization where the student interns are located. Much of the input supplied was by teachers, the majority of the audience. There were less than ten students present on this specific tour date. Subsequently, the absent student population’s opinions were absent as well.

The President considered all presented opinions, and summarized the meeting as a whole at the end. He came to several conclusions; community partnerships on campus are present already, there needs to be a database consolidating these partnerships into one area for optimization, and that all new and existing partnerships made by Rhode Island College should benefit both the needs of the student population and the organization.

Photo by Evan Grenier

Upcoming: Job and internship fairs Angelina Denomme Anchor Editor

his coming Wednesday, March 29, recruiters from all over Rhode Island and the surrounding areas will be attending the annual all majors Job and Internship Fair. In the Student Union Ballroom at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. students will have the opportunity to speak with employers from nonprofits,

for profits, government agencies, private sector, and even green jobs. It is advised that students get to the fair towards the beginning of the event to ensure they have sufficient time to talk with employers and make connections. Sponsored by the Career Development Center, the annual Job and Internship Fair kicks off the job hunt season for graduating seniors as they take the first steps into the post

grad professional world. However, the Job and Internship Fair is beneficial for underclassmen as well as they can use the experience to gain knowledge on potential career fields, network with employers, and even land an internship opportunity.

Students should bring updated copies of their resume and dress in business casual appropriate attire for the event. Comprehensive lists of

the employers attending the fair are available in the Career Development Center office, Roberts Hall suite 117, or on the Destinations job portal. Doing some brief research on the organizations attending the event beforehand will give recruiters a great first impression and help students attain their goals. Students who RSVP to the event on Destinations will receive a printed name tag on the day of the event.

On Wednesday, April 12, again in the Student Union Ballroom from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Career Development Center will be hosting another job and internship fair specifically for health, human services and education majors. Contact the Career Development Center with any questions or to make an appointment for job fair prep or to help you with a resume.

Saving the Earth one club at a time

Catherine Enos Anchor Editor

new organization is in the development stages at Rhode Island College -- and it’s seeking the help of students and teachers to help with its establishment; The Rhode Island College Environmental Justice Organization (RIC EJ) led by Dr. Peter Little of the anthropology department. Little was inspired to tackle this project due to his involvement in environmental justice work as a graduate student and his desire to get students at the college involved. Environmental justice, according to EPA.gov is “the fair treatment… of all people regardless

of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” EJ work focuses on the fact that some minority groups and those of lower socioeconomic status are often disproportionately affected by certain environmental issues, like pollution, and fights for their right of fair treatment. For example, the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition (MEJC) has been fighting for the government to help them with the Flint water crisis, and to ensure that people have access to healthy, uncontaminated water.

Since the club is not established, activities are not set in stone. However, Little expects that students will engage in community-based projects, as well as possibly developing a lecture series or EJ-based research. Once the RIC EJ is established, Little “envision[s] the RIC EJ Organization to be something like an internal grassroots organization,” although the official goals will be established by those who attend the first meeting.

“If people share this form of empathy and want to find ways to helps EJ communities in need, they should consider attending the RIC EJ Organization meetings,” Little says of students encouraged to come to the meetings, 4

the first of which is set to take place Wednesday, March 29 during free period in Building 30 the

Anthropology Dept and Environmental Studies building.

Photo courtesy of lawandenvironemtn.com

March 27, 2017

Learn how to save a life Shane Inman Managing Editor

ead to the Student Union Ballroom next week to learn a simple but life-saving skill.

RICovery, a recentlyformed group at Rhode Island College dedicated to supporting students’ recovery from addiction, will be hosting a Narcan training event on Tuesday, March 28 from 12:30-2 p.m. Narcan is the common name for naxolone, a drug which counteracts the effects of an opiate overdose and can, in an emergency situation, save the life of someone who has overdosed.

The event, which is completely free to attend, will begin with a student speaker who will be sharing the story of how her own life was saved by Narcan. Training in how and when to administer the drug will then take place for roughly an hour. Afterwards, all in attendance will be given their own Narcan kit free of charge, containing everything necessary to administer Narcan to the victim of an overdose. Lunch will be provided at the event. RICovery encourages all students able to attend the training to do so.

Thursday Mar. 30

Friday Mar. 31

Page to Stage Book Club

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

The biography of Eva Peron

A one-man, 30-animal variety comedy show

Free // 6 p.m.

$20 // 7 p.m.

Zeiterion Theatre

Saturday Apr.1 Revelfest

Bringing local art, dance, music and fashion together

Darsombra & Rope Trick

Psychedelic rock, with California Smile & LvMMvX AS220

$5 // 8 p.m. Party Pigs & Snot Rocket Double Release Show

Party-rock & local punk band

Sofi Tukker

Electro-pop duo Aurora

Free // 8:30 p.m. High Rhode

Live music, arcade games, food, and bowling Pub on Park $5 // 9 p.m.

Bob Woodward

He busted Nixon and now he’s here to talk about Trump Zeiterion Theatre $25 // 8 p.m.

Normal Instruments

Marie Claude

Soft tunes from around the world Java Madness

Free // 11 a.m. Sleeping Beauty

True to its ballet form Stadium Theatre $15 // 2 p.m.

One Night of Queen

With Dark City Agent & Oblivious Fools

Gary Mullen & the Works take on some classics

$11 // 9 p.m.

$25 // 8 p.m.

Alchemy

Aurora

Marat/Sade

Lupo’s

Inherit the Wind

An explosive look a evolution versus creation

Ocean State Theatre $34 // Thru April 16 Singing in the Rain Jr.

Like the original, but not Q2Q Blackbox Theatre

$20 // March 31 – April 9 Tom Foolery

A cynical musical that takes down taboo

Jenks Auditorium, Pawtucket

Free // 9 p.m.

By: Gianna Rocchio

Discover Your Wellness Expo

Ongoing

A play about a play Workshops, exhibitions, about revolution and lectures to better OutLoud Theatre yourself Revel Brewing Factory $20 // Thru April 2, 8 Crowne Plaza Warwick $20 // 7 p.m. p.m. $15 // 10 – 6 p.m.

Rhode Kill & OxBlood Diane Blue & the Ladies Robert Klein Forge Blues & soul One-man show Metal with Blackletter & Chan’s Woonsocket debuting new memoir Jereva Greenwich Odeum $18 // 8 p.m. Alchemy $35 // 8 p.m. $10 // 8 p.m.

Sunday Apr. 2

$18 // Thru April 9

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March 27, 2017

Arts and Lifestyle

Beauty and the Beast is beastly

Patrick Connolly Anchor Staff

uys, I honestly tried to go in with an optimistic outlook. I believed that with an open heart and mind, the liveaction remake of “Beauty and the Beast” would end up pleasantly surprising me. Instead, I ended up feeling utterly betrayed. This film is an insult in nearly every way to the 1991 Disney animated classic, a visual and aural nightmare that I wanted to wake up from. The story is pretty much the same as it was in the original. Belle, played by Emma Watson, is a girl who “wants more than this provincial life” in which she lives, as the song goes. She gets that opportunity when she finds out her father Maurice, played by Kevin Kline is locked up in a castle by a mysterious Beast, played by actor Dan Stevens. She decides to take her father’s place as prisoner. You know the drill from there, Belle finds out that the Beast is actually misunderstood, and the two of them fall in love.

right in front of them as if it were a delicious steak dinner, waiting to be cherished with love and respect. It was giftwrapped with a talented cast and crew, filled with such wonderful actors, musicians and writers who I know can create such magical material right from their fingertips. As Cogsworth said, “if it’s not Baroque, don’t fix it.” It’s heartbreaking how atrocious this film can get at points. The first two thirds are especially torturous

to get through. The script adds backstories to both Belle and the Beast that are not only unnecessary, but also insulting to what their characters were in the classic. Most of the songs that were beautifully animated in the classic come across as novocaine for the senses in the remake. “Be Our Guest,” in particular, made me as angry as The Incredible Hulk. Near the end of the sequence, it becomes an

This film was hard to mess up; they had the material

overwhelming explosion of color and visual design that made me utterly nauseous. In regards to our leading lady, Emma Watson, her acting wasn’t terrible. But how they auto-tuned her singing voice, especially during the opening number, is something that I don’t want to hear ever again. There are a few compensations that deserve credit. The costume design throughout, by Jacqueline Durran, is quite stunning.

Additionally, one of the newest songs in the film, “Evermore,” is an absolutely beautiful song written by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, and it’s even better when performed by Josh Groban during the end credits. While I can’t say it beats the magic of the original, I will say that the famous ballroom sequence between Belle and the Beast is better than it had any right to be.

All in all, this is the type

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Old film comes back in a “Northwestern” direction F

Robert Gagnon Anxchor Staff

athom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics presents 1959’s action-thriller “North by Northwest” from the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. The film will include exclusive commentary by TCM host Ben Mankiewicz and will be in select cinemas for two days only.

For those of you who are not familiar with this classic film, it’s about an advertising executive named Roger Thornhill, played by Cary Grant, who is mistaken for a government agent by the name of George Kaplan. From here, he is chased across the country by a group of foreign spies. Throughout this mistaken identity thriller, Grant’s

character, Thornhill, is abducted, framed for murder and continuously chased. However, through all the danger and excitement, he manages to meet the beautiful, crafty and cunning Eve Kendall, played by Eva Marie Saint. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Screenplay. “North by Northwest” is my favorite Hitchcock film and is also one of my top ten films of all-time. There are many great aspects of this film including the tensionfilled score by Bernard Herrmann, the witty yet sophisticated dialogue by Ernest Lehman, and the iconic images of Roger being shot at and chased by a crop duster through a cornfield, as well as, the famous, final chase scene with Roger and Eve hanging

for their lives on the faces of Mount Rushmore. Roger’s character impresses with his wit with lines like this one, “I’ve got a job, a secretary, a mother, two ex-wives and several bartenders who depend upon me, and I don’t intend to disappoint them all by getting myself ‘slightly’ killed,” also proving that Hitchcock’s humor still stands, even over a halfcentury later. “North by Northwest” is gripping, suspenseful, visually delightful and iconic. “North by Northwest” will be screened at Providence Place Cinema & Warwick Showcase Cinema on Sunday April 2 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday April 5 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.. Photo courtesy of Impawards.png 6

March 27, 2017

Art imitates life

Sara Massa Anchor Staff

don’t think I’m the only one who gets sucked into another world when reading a good piece of fiction. Books, manga, even fanfiction has a way to get you trapped and dreaming of another place and time where the real world seems like a daydream. Sometimes authors add little reminders into their work that our reality is in fact very real. Comics have been doing this since they began; they will add moments or people into their superheroes’ worlds just to add that dose of reality to your reading experience. There are moments in fiction that seem to portray the real world, and sometimes it is to help after a very real disaster. September 11, 2001 was a terrible attack on US soil and many felt as if they were not safe. Marvel comics showed that fear in issue 36 of “Amazing Spiderman” portraying the attack and the aftermath through the eyes of Spiderman. The issue starts with the cover completely black besides the title and issue number, and ends with a picture of all those that helped during

Ali O’Gara Anchor Intern

22 year old graduating senior from Rochester, New York, Morgan Shambo studies physical education and adapted physical education here at Rhode Island College. Along with her busy course load, Morgan is also the president of the Health and Wellness club. Morgan was asked what she enjoys most about Rhode Island College, and she spoke about how she likes the community feel

Hey, Not a fan,

the disaster. People ranging from heroes like Thor, Spider-man, The Thing and the firemen, police, doctors, street-workers and many others that helped. This one issue brings up all the sad and horrible truth about the event of 9/11 and shows that not all heroes wear capes.

One not-so-well-known Captain America storyline that happened in the 1970s was dubbed the Secret Empire which was metaphor for the Watergate Scandal. Captain America and his sidekick, Falcon, fought against an organization called the Secret Empire and when the Captain went to defeat the masked leader, the leader unmasked himself and committed suicide. The leader in the comics was a very high-profile US government official and was even portrayed as Richard Nixon. After this event, Captain America became disillusioned with the government and everything he believed in, giving up his title as Captain America and adopting the persona of

and she likes her major department. She said it feels like a family, a home away from home. Although Morgan enjoys many things at RIC, she dislikes commuting to the school. Even so, she enjoys living at home.

Morgan has many hobbies but a couple are working out and helping others to stay healthy. She enjoys this because she has a lot of knowledge about physical health and nutrition. In spite of this knowledge or maybe because of it, Morgan’s favorite food to eat is mac

Nomad.

Lastly, there is a small moment in the very first issue of “Spider-Gwen Annual.” The “SpiderGwen” comics show an alternate word, where it is Gwen Stacy who is bitten by the radioactive spider instead of Peter Parker. This little portrayal would not be noticed very quickly unless you have a very keen eye and stay up to date with political news. The villain named Mental Organism Designed As America’s King, or M.O.D.A.A.K. for short appears for a short time and shockingly the face of the villain ends up being portrayed as the face of our president, Donald Trump. He even claims his saying is “Make America great again” when the Captain America of this universe, Samantha Wilson, cuts him off with a good throw of her shield. This moment makes the comic all the more hilarious and is something that people all over the US or even the world can understand.

and cheese.

When asked who she would visit if she could travel to any time period, Morgan said she would travel to when her grandparents were in their teens, mid 20’s and 30’s to see what they were like and what life was like at that time.

It was great to get know Morgan. She is a pleasant and cheerful person to be around, and is a very dedicated student here at Rhode Island College.

Unfortunately, relationships seem like a package deal. Instead of getting your best friend, you have to suffer with your best friend and his/her schmuck boyfriend too! When faced with this headache, there are only a few options that you can choose from. You could and should talk to your best friend and let them know exactly how you feel. Try to be as open and honest as possible, and don’t forget to be specific. Just saying you dislike the guy they’re dating because you “don’t like them” doesn’t make a great case and won’t convince your friend to make a change. Don’t forget that you knew your best friend before they started dating this loser. If he really isn’t the greatest and is changing your friend for the worst, try to remind your friend of the good times and how he or she use to be before they started dating him. Always remember to come from a happy place. No matter what their boyfriend did, remind your friend that you are on their side and just want to see them happy. If there is a specific reason that you don’t like their boyfriend maybe you could address it head on? If they said or did something that offended you, for instance, simply say, “Hey, when you did/said X, it really hurt my feelings because of X.” That will help strengthen the bond between all three of you, if your friend’s boyfriend seems like he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Good luck. I hope you and your best friend remain as thick as thieves! Love,

Jeremy

My best friend’s boyfriend is awful. How do I handle this without being disrespectful to my friend? -Not a fan Dearest Not a Fan,

When in a new relationship with someone it can be really difficult to see past all their totally-amazingand-unique traits for what they really are. Usually, they’re just a normal person underneath, but sometimes they can actually be a very toxic. As a friend, it’s your job to be there for your best friend and be honest with them; however, it is not your job to change their mind. You owe it to your friend to tell them how you feel, especially since it’s in their best interest, but it’s also important to respect that they can make their own decisions. If there are specific red flags that continue to occur that you notice, definitely bring them up to your friend, but choose your words carefully. It’s easy to feel attacked when someone is criticizing your boyfriend, especially if that someone is your best friend. So, try and bring it up naturally, like, “Hey, I noticed your boyfriend does X a lot, are you okay with that?” Most of the time, your two-cents on their significant other won’t make your friend see the light immediately. Rather, s/he needs to learn on their own that s/he is better than the crappy treatment s/he gets from the boyfriend. When that time comes, don’t chant “I told you so.” Instead, be there for your friend throughout the journey and validate their feelings. That being said, make sure to keep an open conversation about your concerns with your friend. If your friend knows that you don’t like the boyfriend, s/he might be hesitant to come to you to talk. Make sure s/he knows that no matter your feelings about the boyfriend, you are still there for your friend no matter what their decision. You got this, Gianna

March 27, 2017

BECOME A STUDENT PARLIAMENT MEMBER FOR 2017-2018 THE INITIAL FILING PERIOD FOR PETITIONS: MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017

DURING THIS FILING PERIOD, YOU MAY ONLY REPRESENT YOUR OWN MAJOR, DORM, AS A COMMUTER, OR AT-LARGE. AFTER THIS PERIOD, YOU MAY REPRESENT ANY MAJOR. STOP IN THE SCG OFFICE, STUDENT UNION 401 TO GET A PETITION.

DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FOR SCG AND PARLIAMENT OFFICERS BEGINS TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 ENDS AT 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 YOUR PETITION MUST BE DOUBLE VALIDATED BY 4/18/17 TO BE ABLE TO DECLARE FOR OFFICE

Election Day: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 For more information contact Vice President, Taylor Dame, (401) 456-8540, vicepresident@ricscg.org Student Community Government, Inc. Student Union 401 (401) 456-8088 ricscg@ric.edu

The Healthy Minds Study (HMS) is coming to RIC! “Change your mind, change the world” HMS is an annual, web-based survey examining mental health, service utilization and related issues among undergraduate and graduate students. Since its national launch in 2007, HMS has been fielded at over 125 colleges and universities, with over 150,000 survey respondents.

Who: Randomly selected RIC students will be invited to participate in the HMS. What: The survey will take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete and will gather information on demographics, present and past mental status, and help-seeking behaviors and experiences. • For those students invited, there will be a drawing for prizes totaling $2,000. • For students who complete the survey, there will be a drawing for prizes totaling $500. When: The survey begins on March 23 and continues until April 13. Where: Invitations will be sent to students’ RIC email accounts. 8

March 27, 2017

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Declare your candidacy by signing up in the Student Community Government Office, Student Union 401, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 For more information, contact SCG Vice President Taylor Dame, Student Union 401, (401) 456-8540, vicepresident@ricscg.org

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March 27, 2017

“Kong” still reigns supreme Thomas Sack Anchor Staff

y now, pretty much everyone knows the story of King Kong, the massive gorilla who lives in solitude on the godforsaken Skull Island. The ape’s story has been told many times over the years, and in this latest iteration directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, audiences can plainly see why Kong still reigns supreme. “Kong: Skull Island” is a reboot of the “King Kong” franchise that places it in a rapidly growing monsterverse alongside 2014’s “Godzilla.” Set in 1973, the film sees a team of soldiers and scientists venture to an uncharted island in order to unlock its secrets. Sure to entertain, this story is suspenseful and well-paced. It is very nonsensical, but that is what makes it so brilliant.

Visually, “Kong: Skull Island” is a convincing smorgasbord of computergenerated imagery. While the film incorporates a few practical effects, a majority of it consists of actors responding to things that are not actually there.

Strangely, this wonderfully complements the ridiculousness and suspense of the “King Kong” story.

When it comes to music, “Kong: Skull Island” is nothing special. The film’s soundtrack takes great care to evoke an early 1970s feel, but beyond this, it lacks memorability. What really sells “Kong: Skull Island” is its magnificent cast. Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson and John Goodman all give fantastic performances. Surpassing them all, however, is John C. Reilly, who adds heart to this film and steals every scene in which he appears. Overall, “Kong: Skull Island” is fun to watch and is a lot better than one might expect. The film especially shines in IMAX 3D. Its frightening imagery may keep some audience members away, but it is certain to make those with stronger dispositions go ape with excitement.

Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers

Banish the bloat

Sophie Costa Anchor Staff

e all have those days where we’re just feeling so puffy. Like everything we’ve eaten and drank just sticks right to us. There is nothing worse than the feeling of being bloated. Fortunately there are some helpful tips and tricks to reduce the uncomfortable bloating experience.

The number one rule to getting rid of bloating is to drink tons of water. I know it sounds strange to drink more water when you feel like you’re about to burst and you may even be hesitant about this advice. However, if you aren’t drinking a sufficient amount, your body will hold on to any water that is already in your body and will therefore not excrete any. This means that

the water in your body will be used for everyday bodily functions and can cause you to appear and feel very bloated.

Another way to banish the bloat is to sweat it out. Even just a little cardio workout will diminish bloating instantly. Not only can exercise get rid of water retention, it also acts as a preventative measure towards feeling bloated. Regular exercise will greatly improve the way you feel when it comes to being bloated.

papaya, asparagus and peppermint tea. All of these foods reduce puffiness, contain probiotics and help your digestive system. The worst foods to consume when feeling bloated are undoubtedly anything with a high salt content. It is no secret that salt is the biggest culprit when it comes to water retention. Kale,

One of the worst things you can do when you are feeling bloated is to restrict your calories. Even though you may feel a few pounds heavier and your jeans aren’t fitting, it’s only temporary and calorie restriction is never the answer. The best foods to eat during this time are cucumbers, bananas,

broccoli, and cabbage are cruciferous vegetables, which contain raffinose — a sugar that remains undigested until bacteria in your gut ferment it, which produces gas, and in turn, makes you bloat. However, eating these vegetables on a regular basis actually prevents bloating and leads to a stronger digestive

system. These are just some of the tips that may help you reduce your bloating, but the best thing to do when it comes to feeling this way is to wait it out and not do anything harmful or drastic. Bloating is uncomfortable and not something we want to deal with but it will eventually go away.

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90.0 WXIN Rock Hunt 2017 Photos by Kelsey Swanson

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TOAD & THE STOOLIGANS

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ith a change of venue and some new bands to jam to, RIC’s radio station 90.7 WXIN hosted the first round of their annual Rock Hunt last Thursday night. The four-band lineup provided a good range of tunes, bringing the crowd to its feet but sometimes sending them over to the bar. Set the Record Straight kicked off the night but ironically set the bar low for the evening, with a score of 36 out of 60. The audience is the judge, and everyone is given a scorecard after each band’s set. The next band, Toad and the Stooligans, was certainly a crowd favorite and had most everyone out on the floor. Their set was more unique and sounded like a much better version of Twenty-One Pilots; plus, they interacted with the crowd which always helps. They finished first for the night, with 54 points. Wild Sun came up next and gave a good show, with a few songs really resonating with the audience and others that seemed to be fillers. This gave them a score

Gianna Rocchio A&L Editor of 46. The last band was Chameleon Culture, coming all the way from Brooklyn for a chance to win. They had a great stage presence and even dared to bring back the electric violin, something of a forgotten, early2000s Yellowcard-esque past. Only two points under the winners, they came in second for the night with 52 points. Overall, the lineup definitely built excitement for what’s to come in round two of WXIN’s Rock Hunt. With four weeks and four bands, we’ll see 16 bands total over the next month at Firehouse 13, about a ten-minute drive from campus. Although Toad and the Stooligans came in first in round one, the four finalists are determined by the best overall scores of all 16 bands. That makes the competition even fiercer! Come to Firehouse 13 to see some more great local music, next Thursday at 8 p.m. -- tickets are $3 for students.

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Horoscopes

Jason Windrow Anchor Staff Aries (March 21 April 19) Someone you’ve been spending time with will want space. You may cry and feel upset about this, but it really is a good thing. Instead of spending time with them, you will be able to focus on the national debt and how to solve world hunger. A lot of good can come from this. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) A mysterious oracle will approach you at the mall to give you a magical gift. It could be a DQ Ice Blizzard, a Starbucks Coffee, or an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. This person is probably trying to tell you about the capitalism that inhibits our society. Or ask you on a date. Gemini (May 21 June 20) Get it all, you deserve it. For real, you deserve a lot this week and should be

spending that cash that you made over spring break. It was all work and no play for a while but this week you’ll wanna play with the big dogs. Maybe travel to a puppy farm and rescue them. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Something scary will happen to you this week. This could be anything from the sudden urge to watch every single Simpsons episode in the course of three to four days, or running into a crush that smells bad because they watched every single Simpsons episode in the course of three to four days. Leo (July 23 Aug. 22) Instead of going to bed early and waking up early, you should go to bed late and wake up late. You’ve been getting a healthy amount of sleep and have been so productive

but it’s ok to take a break. Eat lots of pizza and stay up till 4 a.m. to watch all of Shameless, skip class if you want!

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Your future is short and bleak. To be honest, you will lose your March Madness bracket which is all you’ve been thinking about lately. It’s ok though, April, come she will and will bring you tidings of good luck, it’s ok to throw in the towel for the month of March. Libra (Sept. 23 Oct. 22) You’re a mall rat and have always been a mall rat. Hit up some local malls with your friends and skateboard in the parking lot. You might get injured this week, either in the heart, or from doing some sick ollie but it’ll be ok. Apply to Zumiez and see if you get hired.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 Nov. 21) You may be feeling sick this week. To make yourself feel better you might want to invite friends over so they can watch you lie in bed with a fever, sore throat, or other flu-like symptoms. Listen to hymns and death marches until you feel better. Milk the sick for all it’s worth. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) A lot of people say to listen to the Surgeon General Warnings but you won’t be able to find them on the cigarettes or alcohol you’ll buy this week. A great way to counteract this is by writing your own Surgeon General Warning and listening to yourself. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You know right from wrong but do you know wrong from

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right? Maybe? What even is wrong? What is right? What is down? And what is up? Is the world flat or round? Who cares anymore. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) Your honey will come in and catch you redhanded, creeping with the girl next door. You’ll forget that you’ve given her the extra key, it’ll be weird but your best friend Shaggy will give you some sound advice. Good luck this week. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) You will have a daughter in ten years that will study magic, it might be an expensive investment, but you’ll be fine. Start saving up to send her to Hogwarts or wherever her little mystical heart desires.

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Video rental stores need to make a comeback T

Derek Sherlock Anchor Staff

his may show my age, but I feel that we need a resurgence in movie rental stores such as Blockbuster or Hollywood Video or for those who are old enough to remember, Major Video. In the age of streaming sites and services we become complacent with the ability to sit on the couch and stream from Netflix or Hulu the latest television shows or a small number of movies

Ryan Foley Anchor Staff

hile everyone is talking about the budget deficit, which is certainly an important topic, there is another deficit that is all too prevalent in America today: the trust deficit. It appears as if dishonesty has become the norm in American culture. It has gotten to a point where a few dishonest people make life more difficult for

from various genres.

While on Spring Break, I longed for the days of traveling to a movie rental shop to browse through hundreds of movies and even video games to rent for my own enjoyment. The most obvious reason for places like Blockbuster to come back is having the ability to have someone talk to you about a movie you picked up to watch, to make sure if it is even worth watching. That was how I

learned about some of the best, at least in my opinion, movies out there. But you might ask, what about movie review sites? Well that is not really the same as talking to someone about a movie which normally for me at least ends up comparing movie lists and find new movies to love. One of the things that truly disappoint me about services like Netflix is that they don’t give you a variety like a video store

would. You get a few of the big titles but mostly it’s just knock off movies that were released years ago, that are only enjoyable once for the sheer fact of just how terrible they are.

When you walk into a video store and you are immediately hit with the new releases smack dab as you enter with countless movies lining the shelves and walls of movies that you may or may not have heard of before from days

America’s trust deficit

everyone else.

At my high school, students used to be allowed to leave the school for lunch. Because some people abused this privilege, it was eventually revoked, and all students were then forbidden to leave the school for lunch. That was certainly unfair to the honest students who did not abuse the policy. This is just one example of some ruining it for all.

There are many similar examples of this in American culture today. There are some people who legitimately need a social safety net, such as welfare or Medicaid. However, there are some other citizens (who do not need a social safety net) who will take advantage of these programs at the expense of the hardworking American taxpayer. The people in the latter category have made some Americans wary of 13

social programs altogether. It’s not that the American people don’t want to help the poor, they just don’t want to get scammed.

It would be nice if we as Americans could start to roll back the trust deficit. It seems even less likely than the grueling task of reducing the federal budget deficit. This is because dishonesty has unfortunately become a virtue in the 21st century, in a way similar to spending

long since passed. I like weird movies and very particular horror movies that things like Netflix just won’t have streaming, but I know movie rental shops would have them for people such as myself. I know I am most likely the only person to say that they miss the days of going somewhere to rent a movie or a video game instead of sitting on the couch and pick a movie from a selection to view.

money you don’t have has become a virtue.

Dishonesty has become too far engrained in not just American culture, but global culture as well. People are taught that lying is a good thing, especially when you can get away with it. It is long past the time to restore the lost virtues of honesty and responsibility before the trust deficit goes into an irreversible death spiral.

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West Wing: A civics lesson disguised as entertainment Catherine Enos Anchor Editor

uch has changed in the past two decades: Google was invented; people converted from using beepers to cell phones to smartphones; and changed from listening to music using walkmans to discmans to MP3s to iPods; and there was the evolution of photography from film to digital. Despite all these and so many other changes, one thing that seems to be consistent is politics. Specifically, a show called “West Wing;” a show about the inner workings of the White House staff and the president, and the ideals and platform that were presented on the show.

Obviously, television does not give us a clear picture of reality -- but it can give us a loose idea. One thing that stands out considerably on “West Wing” is how divided the two parties, Republican and Democrat, are on virtually every issue. Right now, our nation is equally, if not more, divided along these same line, and people are always quick to remind us that it was not always “this way.” True or not, this show seems to have been an opening act to our current situation. “West Wing” dealt with issues that still remain important to both parties today. In the season 2 premiere, the show dealt with the traumatic event of an attempted presidential

assassination. President Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and one of his staff, Josh Lyman (Bradley Whitford) were both seriously injured.

The attempted assassination shed light not only on gun control, but on racism and hate crimes. The main target of the assassination was not the president; the target was the president’s personal aide, Charlie (Dulé Hill) who just so happens to be African American. He was involved in an interracial relationship with the president’s daughter, and as a result was targeted by a hate group. The show went further in discussing gay marriage, marijuana legalization and decriminalization, war, as

well as presenting arguments for a woman’s right to choose. In a way, the show foreshadowed many things that were to come (like the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”) and warned us of issues that would cause us political pain later on -- because theses were all the same issues that were relevant in real-life politics at the time “West Wing” was on the air. Because they are the same issues we’re dealing with today, the show seems as though it was simply a precursor to just how divided we could become along party lines and differing ideologies. In addition to shedding light on some hot-button topics, the show helped people to better understand

the political process. Often in the script, the writers defined political jargon so that everyday people would know what was happening in the show. They explained different processes, such as, how bills get passed in congress, how and why filibusters occur, and why certain information is released to the press only on Fridays. In a world where politics tends to cause people a great amount of distress, it’s ironic that a show about politics is still so enjoyable. Additionally, what makes the show considerably even better is the fact that it is still completely relevant and applicable to our society and politics today -- some things never change.

Spread the word, end the word Kristy O’Connor Secretary “That’s so stupid.” “That’s so dumb.”

“That’s so ridiculous.”

lettering. Having no idea what it meant, I gave it back to him and did not think twice about it. The next day someone enlightened me on

These bracelets fall under the movement which emphasizes that the word retarded is not an insult, and people should refrain from

that can clearly hurt people and make them feel inferior. It does not matter what someone thinks the word means to them—if a word

“That’s so idiotic.” ”That’s so retar-.”

Hold it right there; what do all these words have in common? They are all used to indicate that something is of lesser value or unimportant. So why, in a society where there are so many words to describe that notion, is the word “retarded” synonymous with them? Are people not aware of who they are affecting when they utter that word?

These individuals are people who see the world a little differently and have a tougher time with activities of daily living, but by no means should we be looking down on them or isolating them with our speech. We should be striving to maintain unity and acceptance, not divide people or separate them into other categories.

When I was growing up, there was the cliche saying that sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you, but I have seen this expression debunked so many times. I have seen individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities personally affected by the hurtful r-word.

When I was in highschool, my friend in my Spanish class handed me one of those livestrong bracelets which said “Spread the word to end the word” written across it in light blue

their use of the word saying that it is just a word, but it is clear that they have never met anyone who could be affected by the word. One can simply Google the r-word to see countless videos and articles from individuals personally affected.

For more information on the “spread the word to end the word,” and to sign the pledge to not use the word, visit r-word.org.

Graphic by Louisa D’Ovidio what that movement stood for, and soon I was rushing around my school trying to get one of the bracelets.

using it in situations where they want to call someone or something stupid. There is no need to use a word

has a chance of hurting another person, you should not say it.

I have heard people defend

If each person takes a moment to pledge that they will stop using the r-word, we can one by one make the world a kinder place. Each day you can have an effect on the world, so why not make it a positive one?

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What’s next for Oklahoma? L

Julian Borges Sports Editor

ast Wednesday, after the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Philadelphia 76ers, they joined the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets as the third team to have a .500 season or better in the past eight years.

As of writing this, the Thunder will face the Houston Rockets tonight: one of their biggest threats in the Western Conference. Houston’s star player? James Harden--former point guard for Oklahoma City. Harden is on track to become the second player in NBA history to average 28 points a game-a statistic that makes him the leading MVP candidate over ex-teammate Russell We s t b r o o k . We s t b r o o k and the Thunder will look forward to taking their 42nd win of the season. The Thunder currently sit sixth in the Western conference, behind leaders Golden State, San Antonio, the Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, and Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant,

former small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder, signed with the Golden State Warriors last offseason after OKC blew a 3-1 lead against them in the Western Conference Finals. In a cruel twist of fate, the Warriors would go on to blow a 3-1 lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals following their comeback against Oklahoma. There’s no doubt that Durant’s departure from Oklahoma last season hurt his old team’s chances of maintaining greatness.

double since the NBAABA merger. The additions of Doug McDermott and Taj Gibson following a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bulls allowed the Thunder to secure weapons and relieve some pressure off their starting point guard. Westbrook’s historic season has shown people how worthy he is of the MVP award, yet also display Oklahoma’s dependency on him as well. OKC will undoubtedly make the playoffs again but

they have five other teams ahead of them in their own conference. It doesn’t look like Oklahoma will be able to take on the Warriors in the playoffs after losing Durant, who was keeping them afloat against Golden State last season in the first place. Huge losses to one of the best teams in basketball appear to make Oklahoma City the inferior team. Yet it should be noted that this season was one where the Thunder were expected to rebuild heavily and lose

often after Durant’s decision to leave was announced.

The Thunder have been underdogs before and so has Russell Westbrook. One great player with a supporting cast can only do so much against a team filled with superstars. Will Westbrook and the Thunder share a mutual patience in waiting to win a championship or will they crash long before that becomes a possibility?

Durant’s addition to Golden State’s roster has solidified the Warriors’s number one seed in the Western Conference while simultaneously lowering Oklahoma’s. Every game that the Thunder have played against the Warriors this season has marked outstanding performances from Westbrook, yet also include blowout losses to their western rivals. Despite losing their best player, the Thunder have leaned on Russell Westbrook to shine in KD’s absence, and shine he has. Westbrook just completed the first perfect triple-

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DiBiase, Murphy qualify for National Championship

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assistant Sports Editor

ast week, the Rhode Island College Women’s Gymnastics team went to compete in the NCGA (National Collegiate Gymnastics Association) East Regionals, where Grace Davis was named NCGA East Region Rookie of the Year.

Along with Davis, sophomores Allie DiBiase and Miranda Murphy qualified to compete in the NCGA National Championship on March 31st hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This will be the second trip for DiBiase to the NCGA National Championship. The Anchorwomen ended the NCGA East Regionals with a total score of 179.100, landing them sixth place, against The College at Brockport, Springfield

College, Ursinus College, Cortland College and Ithaca College.

Davis had the highest score for RIC on the beam, placing 15th with a score of 9.100, and finished 29th on floor for a score of 9.175. Kyndel Yett posted the second and third highest score on beam in program history, with scores of 9.525 and 9.500. DiBiase finished fifth all-around with a score of 36.600, finishing 25th on floor, 21st on beam, 26th on bars and 23rd on vault, with scores of 9.250, 8.950, 8.975, and 9.425, respectively.

scores of 9.475 and 9.125.

This is the end of the regular season for the

Murphy placed sixth in the all-around with a score of 34.600. She ranked 33rd on bars, 35th on floor, 36th on beam and 32nd on vault, with scores of 8.050, 8.925, 8.350 and 9.275, respectively. Finally, Corrine Paul placed 20th on vault and 24th on bars with

Women’s Gymnastics team, but DiBiase and Murphy will top it off March 31st

and April 1st at the NCGA National Championship! Best of luck, Anchorwomen!

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LaVar Ball really thought UCLA would win Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assistant Sports Editor

his week in NCAA news, March Madness has been, well...madness. Seventh seed South Carolina dominated Baylor to reach the Elite Eight, while no. 1 seeds Kansas and UNC dominated their 4th seed opponents, Butler and Purdue, to join South Carolina at the Elite Eight. Florida managed to secure

their spot as well after defeating Wisconsin, which was the first game this year’s tournament has seen go into overtime. Florida was down by two, 83-81, but a ridiculous last minute threepointer by Chris Ciozza secured the team the win.

Gonzaga snuck into one of the coveted eight spots with a close 61-58 win against West Virginia. 11th seed Xavier upset second seeded Arizona to make it. Michigan tried to keep their dream season alive, but Oregon put a stop to their

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insane run. A tight contest between both schools ended in a 69-68 loss for Michigan.

Finally, there was the game between UCLA and Kentucky, which was a highly anticipated matchup...but not for the reason one would expect. LaVar Ball, father of UCLA guard Lonzo Ball, along with two renowned high school basketball players, LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball, has become the center of attention...which is exactly what LaVar Ball wanted in the first place. For the average fan, no one really cares about what LaVar Ball has to say. However many fans of basketball and logical thinking people in general agree that anything that comes out of this man’s mouth is downright ridiculous.

LaVar has stated that his son Lonzo will only play for the Los Angeles Lakers when he makes it to the NBA. LaVar has also claimed that Lonzo is better than Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, and any other player in

the NBA, such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the list goes on. Perhaps an even more damning claim that LaVar has recently made is that he could take on Michael Jordan in a matchup...and win. LaVar has stated that because he apparently maintains an undefeated record in one on one matchups in basketball...that it means he would beat the greatest basketball player...ever. That’s just crazy. Here are the facts. While LaVar definitely succeeded in making himself and his sons the heart of the NCAA’s media circus, it consequentially has caused many fans to rally against UCLA for the remainder of the tournament. The ludicrous statements LaVar made has only hurt the reputation of himself, his family, and the school that his eldest son plays for.

After UCLA lost to Kentucky, a matchup that included a lackluster performance by Lonzo scoring only 10 points, most agreed that LaVar

Ball had it coming to him. His statement that UCLA would win it all backfired on him hard. Social media has taken images of him crying near the game’s end and mercilessly turned him into the meme that he was destined to become.

LaVar Ball is an inane, loudmouthed basketball parent that is trying to live his failed dreams through his sons. However, since his kids are not in the NBA yet, they still have a large margin of failure, dreaming, and hard work ahead of them. Time will only tell. This is especially true considering Lonzo’s decision to join the 2017 NBA draft was made after he decided the loss to Kentucky would be his last game in a UCLA uniform.

It’s clear that LaVar just wants the attention on him, rather than the ones putting in the work: his sons. If his sons can’t make it to the professional level, he can always have more. LaVar: father of Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo...what’s one more L?

Women’s Lacrosse earn second consecutive win Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

he Rhode Island College Women’s Lacrosse team has made their second win in a row after their game this past week against Becker College.

The 9-3 victory occurred during a nonconference contest last Saturday afternoon. The Anchorwomen pushed hard in the first half, gaining a 5-0 lead halfway through.

Sophomore attacker Tess Bradley contributed with an impressive hat trick before marking a fourth goal. Bradley put the Anchorwomen up 6-1 with just over 6 minutes remaining in the first half of the game.

of the goals scored in the second half. The goalkeeper, sophomore Julia Eaton, made seven saves for the

The second half of the match reflected the first. The girls continued to rack up points and Becker pressed on. The Anchorwomen managed three more goals within that time frame. Senior midfielder Betsy Heidel was credited for two

Anchorwomen.

In the end, RIC had a 2721 shot advantage as well as a 37-33 ground ball ratio

during their impressive victory over the Becker Hawks.

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Player Spotlight: Melanie Brunelle

Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

hode Island College sophomore athlete Melanie Brunelle was titled the Little East Conference Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year for the second time in a row! Brunelle was named the Little East Indoor and Outdoor Rookie Field Athlete of the Year while in

her freshman year at Rhode Island College. Brunelle impressively earned the AllNew England honors after her season-best distance of 11.42m resulted in a fifth place finish at the New England Division III Championships that took place in February.

The athlete was granted the All-N.E. Alliance Honors in five events taking first place

in the 600m with a time of 1:38.14, as well as the triple jump (11.26m). During the Alliance Championships, Brunelle notched third place for the long jump, reaching 5.22m and fifth in the high jump (1.52m). She also participated in the anchor leg of the 4x200m relay team that took third place at the event, managing a time of 1:47.65. 16

During the season, Brunelle was able to take first place twice in the long jump competitions. These performances included a season-best 5.27m during the UMass Boston Invitational in December. The high jump also saw two first place finishes from Brunelle; a seasonbest reflecting an effort of 1.65m during Springfield’s Maroon & White

Invitational in January. Incredibly, she placed first for the triple jump on four separate occasions during this past indoor track and field season.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, Melanie!