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Students speaks out against tuition increase at Board of Education meeting LOUISA D’OVIDIO

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ast Wednesday night, rather than have their regular meeting of the Student Parliament, members of Student Community Government instead went to the Board of Education meeting at the Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick Campus.

They were there to speak out against the board’s proposal to raise tuition at all the public higher

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Among the students who attended were Secretary Laurie Cepeda, VicePresident Maria Zapasnik, Chief-of-Staff David Sears, Speaker Patrick Hurd, and President Jose Rosario.

Students were alerted of this possible tuition increase a day before the Board of Ed voted on the measure and no student were explicitly

asked to speak or testify about this proposal.

Rosario and Hurd were two of the three students who were able to speak at the meeting, Hurd asked that the board reconsider the proposed increases and that the money come from somewhere else.

“I speak on behalf of all students when I say that we are stretched very thin when it comes to tuition and money… I see the tuition

increases and I must ask that you please find the money elsewhere,” said Hurd.

Rosario told the board about the many complaints he has recieved from students.

“Since we received the news of the tuition increase, my office has been flooded with different students expressing their worry and a lot of their concerns about being able to finish college due to a tuition increase,” Rosario said.

Rhode Island Commissioner on Postsecondary Education, Jim Purcell, urged members of the board to push the General Assembly to fund higher education more

“The state has been underfunding higher education for years.”

Purcell went on to explain the current proposal and how it will impact students.

Indeed in a national trend, higher ed has been

increasingly defunded; RI college students now pay 71 percent of the cost of higher education compared to 31 percent a generation ago.

RI is also embarrassingly one of eleven states that spent more on its prisons in 2015 than it did on higher education.

“We asked for $30 million, $10 million of that is from the state and $20 million from tuition and fees.

At Rhode Island College specifically, it will probably impact full-time students about $600 per year. That is a reasonable increase,” said Purcell in an interview following the meeting.

In a 2016 report by two RIC professors, Dr. Thomas Schmeling and Dr. Erik Christiansen, Rhode Island ranks 44 among the states in higher education dollars per full time student, 46 in higher education dollars per capita and 47 in the percentage of state revenue allocated to

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uition may increase for thousands of students across the Ocean State as the Board of Education has approved increases. The increases will have to be approved by Governor Gina Raimondo when she submits the yearly state budget to the General Assembly.

The 7% increase would affect all three of the public higher education

Tuition increase in all public higher education

institutions in the state. At the Community College of Rhode Island, tuition will increase by $298. At Rhode Island College, the increase will be $570 and the University of Rhode Island increase will be $908. These figures are for those paying in-state rates; those paying out-of-state rates will see their costs go up by over $1000 at RIC. Should approve

the governor the plan, the

increases would go into effect for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Students were left scratching their heads at the board’s decision to announce the increase a day before they were set to vote on the matter.

Community Health and Wellness major, Steven V. said that “allowing us a day’s notice is just absolutely unacceptable.”

President Frank Sanchez in his email to the student body said that he has “advocated for increased state dollars and, together with the Council, has concluded [they] need to increase tuition as well.”

Altogether, the board asked for $30 million in increased funding for the colleges and university. Two thirds of it will come from students while the remaining third will come from the state,

provided the governor accepts the proposal.

Students are angry and worried over the planned increases. Anna Plouffe, who studies English, said that “as someone who has little to no financial aid, this increase greatly upsets me. I understand that RIC has several projects going on and therefore needs money in order to complete them. However, I would appreciate more financial

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Letter to the Editor All throughout this election I’ve done my best to try and stay silent, to see each argument, and to avoid conflict by not engaging in political debates.

But now I just need to speak. The results of this election are bigger than the Republican Party and the President-Elect-the racist, homophobic, xenophobic, misogynistic and divisive slurs that were spewed throughout the election were accepted by the majority of the electoral college. This denotes a more systemic plague; America has not been a place of equality since its birth. That’s just a cold, hard fact, but we ignore that, we must maintain that status quo because otherwise it is a threat to our belief in the American Dream.

Some will argue that the inability to access opportunities or social mobility is nonexistent. To that point, I am a man who identifies as a minority (in various master statuses). I have faced injustice and discrimination more times than anyone will know. That feeling is not a dramatization or an issue of sensitivity, it is a systematic means of oppression that tells individuals, “you cannot take our power, power derived from privilege.”

The fight towards social justice is a long, and crucial battle. Now more than ever in our history, we do not have the luxury to relent. My heart breaks for the groups attacked in this election, we live in hope of a world that has yet to come to fruition. This doesn’t mean we stop advocating, this means the journey is just beginning.

President-Elect Trump isn’t the problem; the problem is that we have yet to address the caste systems in our country. I do not believe that the way to respond to this election is to block highways or scream at the top of our lungs. We have a duty to the next generation. We must create a culture where they can rise up. We must show them that they can be empowered.

The individuals that are most affected are the ones that believe they are powerless. You are not powerless. You must use your voice. You are allowed to demand your human rights.

I humbly offer these words as a reminder that you matter to the world and you cannot be defeated. Now is the time to get involved, organize, and make change. It is unfortunate, and pretty painful right now, that I don’t feel accepted or supported by our country’s ideologies but I have to remind myself: do not hang your head in shame, history isn’t made by accepting injustice silently.

Respectfully yours, Jose Rosario

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representative on the Board of Education, John Rainone, is a student at Rhode Island College and was appointed to the Board by former President Nancy Carriuolo in 2014. Rainone, whose appointment to the board ends on Nov. 30 of this year, did not speak at all during the meeting.

Additionally the board discussed capital improvement projects at the university and college.

A majority of them will be at the University of Rhode Island, but the board is looking into renovating the residence halls and possibly even building a new one at RIC.

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higher education.

In 2014 RI grads were reported to have the fourth highest student loan debt in the nation, averaging in around $31,800.

The cherry on top of this all is that student loan debt has reached a precipitous 1.4 trillion dollars in the U.S.

and even if you have no ties to an institution, you should be worried, said Rhode Island Commissioner of Postsecondary Education Jim Purcell in an article from 2015 from the Providence Journal.

“When students take on more debt it’s harder

for them, even after they graduate, to contribute to the state’s economy because they won’t have the resources to put a down payment on a house or buy a car. That money ends up going to out of state banks,” he said almost a year ago.

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This week in RIC history

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“R.I.C.E. issue carried by 3-1”

As we’ve all been reminded by the upcoming tuition hike, the search for more funding is a constant process for college administration.

60 years ago, this was just as much the case as it is today, but The Anchor’s 1956 front page story illustrates a significantly different attitude about such things than what we have seen recently.

“Voters Approve Issue,”states the bold headline atop the Nov.

20 issue of the paper, in reference to a $1.6 million bond for the Rhode Island College of Education—over $14 million in modernday currency, adjusting for inflation. “This last act of the voters was the result of extensive campaigning on the part of R.I.C.E. students, faculty, and alumni,” reads the article. It goes on to paint a picture of a concerted effort by all members of the college community, from students to administration,

to ensure this bond was approved, describing a rally in which students performed skits and organized group discussions, and professors “spoke about education and the need for a larger college.”

The end result of these efforts was that the college received the funding it required in without students needing to pay a penny more for tuition, as the entire bond amount was funded by the state.

Rhode Island’s Council on Postsecondary Education, in conjunction with RIC, is proposing a 7% tuition increase. This would mean over a $500 for in-state students and over $1,000 for out of state students. The president cites that RIC has been underfunded for too long and says there will also be a $2.2 million increase in funding from the state. What do you think about this?

Samir Evans - Class of 2020, Biology

I believe that tuition should remain the same because students like me are paying for tuition with loans. I chose this school because of the low cost. I come from a low income family so this will have a great effect on me. I really like this school but if the tuition rises, I may have to transfer.

Shaune Byron - Class of 2017, Communication

I believe this will effect me because I’m already paying out of pocket to begin with. Although college helps us get a job in the field we want, we shouldn’t have to have the added stress of having to pay more. The job they help us get shouldn’t go back to the school unless I see genuine improvement in the school system, which for what I pay now, I do not.

Richard Nyarko - Class of 2020, Undeclared

I feel that the tuition going up unexpectedly is very unfair.

I pay for my tuition out-of-pocket by myself. This tuition going up is a serious decision changer. I chose Rhode Island College because it gave me the best financial aid package. If I knew that the tuition would go up by this much I wouldn’t have chosen this school when it’s going to cost just as much as my “preferred” school. I appreciate this school but I wish this didn’t happen.

Maxina Turcotte - Class of 2018, English

Coming from someone who will be attending RIC for a few more years. I’m disappointed about the increase of tuition.

If it is really going to happen, I’d like to see improvements on campus so I know my money is being put to good use on my college campus.

Megan Paulhus - Class of 2019, Elementary Education

This will affect me a great deal. I already commute to save money and work a great deal to pay for my education. An increase in tuition will put a big strain on me to pay for it.

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and endangered dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, unique native bird life and those adorable, little, blue penguins.

According to Ian Angus,

Update on those little, the manager of marine species and threats for blue penguins

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nfortunately, the little, blue penguins (or fairy penguins) from last week’s uplifting story have hit a setback following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake which has devastated the coastlines of New Zealand.

Aftershocks were felt for days and fears of tsunamis prevented experts from checking on and protecting local endangered wildlife colonies. Just off the coast of the heavily hit town of Kaikoura is a deep canyon which attracts a magnificent variety of animals to the area, including a half dozen species of whale, rare

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, it was “clear from reports that the recent earthquakes have impacted upon wildlife, including seals, penguins and seabirds.” The DOC acknowledged that is was very probable that some New Zealand fur seals were killed in a landslide resulting from the earthquake, sweeping over a protected breeding ground.

According to representatives from the Forest and Bird Protection Society, threatened populations of protected seabirds have suffered serious losses from the quake. Furthermore, since it

is breeding season, the loss of life is compounded.

Aside from being home to the world’s smallest penguins, the area is inhabited by the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hector’s dolphin.

According to Liz Slooton of the New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Conservation Trust, “the Hector’s dolphins could be hugely impacted, because they rely on that small piece of coastline very intensely for finding their family members, feeding and breeding. If they are forced to move up or down the coast because of the quake it would be very scary for them and a serious threat to what they are able to cope with.”

Teen fights back against ISIS with art

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year after beginning its assault on Mosul and nearby towns, ISIS militants bulldozed the ancient city of Nimrud as part of their effort to demolish and erase from history symbols they considered to be idolatrous.

The act was denounced by UNESCO as a war crime, and the world sat helpless as ancient history was being rewritten in shocking footage of men breaking down with sledgehammers and power tools the sculptures and priceless art of the city.

Nenous Thabit, a 17 year old Assyrian Christian, was taking refuge in the Kurdish city of Irbil with his family after fleeing Mosul when he began carving a replication of the Assyrian deity Lamassu. “Lamassu is my favorite state…It is the strongest creature in the Assyrian heritage. It has the head of a human, the body

of a lion, the legs of an ox and the wings of a vulture,” Thabit told CNN in an interview on his artistic resistance.

For the last year, Thabit has been replicating various artifacts that were lost in the chaos, and to date has sculpted 18 Assyrian statues and one mural. Regarding his actions, he told reporters, “In Iraq, there are people who are killed because they are sculptors; because they are artists. ISIS view them as apostate…so continuing to sculpt is a message that we will not be intimidated by those devils.”

The Iraqi army retook Nimrud and nearby areas in recent weeks and more expansive reports are expected to emerge on the extent of damage to historical sites.

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fficers from the Student Community Government gathered in the Faculty Dining Center to hear from students regarding what SCG could be doing to improve life at Rhode Island College.

President Jose Rosario, Vice President Maria Zapasnik, Speaker Patrick Hurd, and Deputy Speaker Kathryn Almeida were on hand to hear from students while also dealing with the news of the proposed tuition hike.

Almeida asked about parking saying that it is one of the biggest issues that

students face at RIC.

Rosario responded that “the one thing that they say about college campuses is that we are always going to have issues with our parking and food.” He went on to add that “President Sanchez does care about making sure that students have access to parking. They did hire an independent consultant to look at the parking spaces on campus. I know that SCG raised some questions about the report and we have asked that the report be conducted again.”

The board also spoke about improving the shuttle service as a way of improving parking. One suggestion was the creation of designated stops with

signs that have the schedule of the shuttle on them.

“An idea that we had that I thought was an awesome idea that might encourage students to park anywhere, would be if the shuttle ran on a time schedule so that if you knew that at 3:10 it would be at the Rec Center and at 3:20 it would be at the social work building, that would help students plan when they need to be on campus and they would be more likely utilize the shuttle.”

In addition to parking, topics like food, additional space for students, and safety were also discussed.

If you could not make it to the town hall, but still want to make a comment or

Tuition increase in all public higher ed aid.”

The Board did agree to increasing financial aid at all three schools in conjunction with the tuition increases.

Jonathan Klos, who is a Musical Theatre major, asked, “why are you hurting students who are trying their hardest to pursue a higher

complaint you can submit one anonymously on the SCG website, www.ricscg. org. Members of student government will do their

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education?”

Criminal Justice major, DeAndre Walker, summed up the feelings of the student body best by saying, “this is 4

complete foolishness.”

It now falls on Raimondo to decide whether or not to go through with the increases.

best to deal with any issue brought before them.

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DNC race to appoint new chairperson Derrik Trombley Anchor Staff

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he king is dead, long live the king, is the rallying cry of the Democratic Party after being resoundingly and shockingly defeated up and down the ticket this year. With Donald Trump as the president-elect and the Republican Party in control of both houses of Congress, a vast majority of state legislatures and governorships across the country, the Republicans have soundly won 2016.

The Democratic Party is therefore forced to reevaluate where they will be focusing their efforts in the next few years. They will be looking to eliminate practices, infrastructure, and personnel that are ineffective at spreading the party message. It might involve changes so revolutionary to the structure of the Democratic Party that the party as we know it may no longer be recognizable.

Hillary Clinton campaign.

Wa s s e r m a n - S c h u l t z resigned as a result of this scandal and was replaced for the remainder of her term by Donna Brazile, who has since stated that she has no interest in running in the upcoming election.

With the campaigning underway, there is a clear favorite candidate for this position: little-known Representative, Keith Ellison of Minnesota, the co-chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, as well as, a Muslim and an African American.

He has been endorsed by big names, including Bernie Sanders, Charles Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Harry Reid. But, Ellison and his supporters are keeping an eye on Labor Secretary Tom Perez, whose connections with organized labor and President Obama would make him a formidable rival if he decides to challenge for the position.

Another potential candidate is former Governor of Vermont and 2004 Presidential Candidate Howard Dean who has experience having

previously served as chair of the DNC from 2005 to 2009 and could appeal to the old guard of the party.

Martin O’Malley, the former Governor of Baltimore and 2016 Presidential candidate, has said that he was taking a close look at potentially running for the position.

Some lesser known candidates who have been speculated on but who have not stated their intentions are California congressman Xavier Becerra, New Hampshire Democratic Party chairman Raymond

The first step in the process to recovery is to determine who will be the next Democratic National Committee chairman.

As some may recall, the previous chairman, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, resigned after emails became public which showed that the DNC, under her direction, had been attempting to undermine the Bernie Sanders campaign to the benefit of the

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ontroversy is nothing new to the fledgling Trump presidency.

Currently, the controversy getting the most attention is the one in which a Rhode Islander has taken the lead.

Congressman David Cicilline, who represents Rhode Island’s first congressional district as a Democrat, has circulated a letter to his fellow members of Congress urging President-Elect Donald Trump to remove Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist.

Buckley and Jaime Harrison, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party.

All three would seemingly be dark horse candidates for the position and none have yet to declare any intent of making a run for it.

The state of the race will not become clear until all potential candidates have declared their intentions.

But, it is clear that the future of the Democratic Party, the potential for victory or for defeat, progress or stagnation, will be determined by this DNC chair election.

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Congressman Cicilline leads charge against Trump advisor

Bannon is a star of the altright movement who has supported Trump in his race to the White House. Bannon was the Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, an alt right website, and advised Trump during the final months of his campaign.

In his letter, Cicilline lays out Bannon’s connections to hate groups and explains that he should not be granted a position in the Trump White House.

“Leading nationalists

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white former

KKK Grand Dragon David Duke, American Nazi Party Chairman Rocky J. Suhadya, Richard Spencer, Peter Brimelow, and Brad Griffin have praised the news of Mr. Bannon’s appointment. We believe it should concern you that civil rights groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center, are widely opposed to Mr. Bannon’s appointment.”

The letter has 169 signatories including the other Rhode Island 5

Congressman, Langevin.

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Langevin said in a statement that Trump has the right to surround himself with his choice, but that this choice sends a terrible message to the American People.

“We cannot let Bannon’s divisive behavior and rhetoric be normalized,” he continued. “This isn’t about political affiliations; this is about cultivating an environment in this country where people of every race,

religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation feel safe, valued, and empowered.”

Other influential members of Congress who signed the letter include civil rights leader, John Lewis of Georgia, Joseph Kennedy of Massachusetts and Tim Ryan of Ohio. Ryan has recently announced his intention to run against Nancy Pelosi for the Minority Leader position.

Pelosi has not signed the letter.

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A Review of “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” “Kingdom Hearts” series.

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he latest game in Square Enix’s popular “Kingdom Hearts” series, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ,” was first released in North America on April 7, 2016. Since then, it has received numerous updates and proven itself to be one of the most avaricious mobile games.

While free to play, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” has in-app purchases that can easily suck one’s wallet dry. Underwhelming on all fronts, the game exists to tide fans over until the release of “Kingdom Hearts III.”

Unlike most mobile games, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” attempts to tell a grand story. It fails to do so, however, because its convoluted plot is revealed through a series of redundant quests and overshadowed by a plethora of irrelevant events. And, cartoony visuals prevent its story from being taken seriously. The only reason one should be interested in this game is its importance to future entries in the

While fun and easy to play, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” is bland and repetitive. Players must navigate several flat, linear maps; they interact with the same characters and fight the same enemies continuously.

This game is also not for the impatient. Levelling up one’s equipment is time-consuming and most other aspects of gameplay implement the passage of real time. Even worse for new players, this game does a terrible job explaining its mechanics; the emphasis it places on collecting may prove more annoying than entertaining.

By far, the greatest flaw with gameplay in “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” is its prominent focus on competition. To get the most out of this game, one must earn the highest scores possible on the challenges.

This can only be done by spending large quantities of money to ensure the best items and abilities available.

People who do not pay to experience these features will struggle to keep up with those who do. Overall, this game is very unfriendly to the casual player.

As mentioned previously, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” has more cartoony graphics than others in the series. This helps solidify it as a spin-off, but is too much of an artistic departure from “Kingdom Hearts” norms. More goofylooking than adorable, the visuals in this game prevent characters from emoting properly during cutscenes.

They also remove any sort of dimension from the game worlds, reducing them to a boring eyesore.

Photo courtesy of Disney.com Music in the game is also disappointing. Only three pieces on its soundtrack are new, the rest are taken from previous “Kingdom Hearts” games. This will surely trigger nostalgia for some, but it will leave most feeling cheated by the series’ composer Yoko Shimomura, whose works are usually fantastic.

In short, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” is a game that was made for only die-hard “Kingdom Hearts” fans.

These people need to play the

game in order to understand what is about to transpire in “Kingdom Hearts III.” However, “Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ” could be a good way to get someone into the series. Its simplistic gameplay, catchy music, and overall removal from an overarching plot is a great way to keep a newcomer from getting overwhelmed.

So long as one’s wallet has the stamina, one should consider giving this game a try.

Doctor Strange PATRICK CONNOLLY

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lthough I have never been so painfully mixed on a Marvel film in my life, “Doctor Strange” is, in a sense, the best Marvel film to date. The last time I had so much unapologetic fun with a Marvel film was probably “The Avengers.”

The visuals alone in “Dr. Strange,” whether in IMAX 3D or not, carry the film as a spectacular cinematic experience like no other.

Although, in another sense, this film is also the most underwhelming. Or should I say, the third act of the film is the most underwhelming, but we’ll get to that in a bit.

The plot in a nutshell is this: After a car accident that nearly destroys his ability to move his hands, Dr. Stephen Strange, played

by Benedict Cumberbatch,

gets the opportunity to travel to Nepal. He learns about healing through the mystic arts, led by The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton. Oh, and there’s the typical Marvel joke and set-piece here and there.

First, I’m getting the elephant out of the room fast. I think the third act is severely underwhelming.

Without giving too much away, it appears that “Dr. Strange” attempts to subvert the typical third act actionsequence on its head. While I can see the attempt, it is one of those rare instances where, ironically, a big thirdact action set-piece would have made sense, especially with what wonders came beforehand. Instead, the film opts for a showdown that was too small for my taste. As I mentioned, there still remain wonders to be

found in the film’s beginning acts with results as magical as anything I have experienced in the movies so far this year.

There’s a sequence where Doctor Strange goes on a trip through the “Astral Fields,” and…that’s all I will say.

Saying anything more will spoil an experience that would make even the late Stanley Kubrick jealous.

“Dr. Strange” will win the Best Visual Effects Oscar in a few months. Count on it.

So, folks, I’m torn.

The third act of “Doctor Strange” manages to almost undo everything good that comes before it. However, the wonderful aspects of the film are more than worth the price of admission, and easily rank among one of the year’s best. I suppose this film is why we go to the movies, to feel emotions that we haven’t felt before.

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This is my first time being with someone who is uncircumcised, any advice?

-Curious Hey Curious,

As someone who has been in that situation before, I can definitely understand how you might feel taken aback when you pull down a good pair of jeans and see that surprising extra turtleneck.

It can feel overwhelming at first, but just remember that it’s totally normal. One of the best things you can do is simply be honest with your partner, tell him that this is your first time with someone who is uncircumcised.

Trust me, doing this will save both of you time and energy. Even though this is your first time with someone who is uncircumcised, I can guarantee that he has dealt with this issue before.

Plus, he is the one person that knows his member the most. If he truly cares about you, which I’m sure he does, he wouldn’t want to embarrass you or make you feel uncomfortable. Even though there are techniques you can use to better accommodate someone who is uncircumcised, there is no promise that he even likes this techniques. Not to mention, you could waste a lot of time trying out new things to please him when you could just cut to the chase.

On the other hand, if you feel embarrassed and do not want to ask him, you can always look up those techniques that I have mentioned. There are plenty of self-help websites and forums out there that could shed some light onto this issue. Another option is that you could always ask a few good friends, this is a common issue that I’m sure someone you know has experienced before. Just remember that his penis is just like any other, there’s just a little extra skin!

Good luck!

Jeremy

Dearest Curiosity,

Congratulations on your new partner! One of the most exciting parts of being with someone new is getting to learn all about them and exploring new things together. This absolutely includes exploring each other sexually which can be exciting, yet daunting, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the mechanics of their downstairs situation. I suggest talking to him about it because it’s not only quicker, but it also sets a positive standard of communication between the both of you by having such a bold conversation so early into a relationship.

Sex is a taboo subject and bringing it up can feel uncomfortable for everyone involved. The best way to get through awkwardness in any situation is to be confident and resolved in what you have to say; be honest with your partner that this is your first time being with someone who is uncircumcised and have a conversation about it. While being confident is important, also be aware that this may be an insecurity for him.

Remind him that being uncircumcised is the natural state of the male body anyways, and that you just want to make sure you’re both having a good time.

Who knows, he might even be happy to be your first uncircumcised partner.

Having a talk with your partner about these things is important because it opens the door to communication.

Especially, when your first major conversations with someone are about sex, this allows future discussions to be much easier and natural because you’ve already pushed your boundaries.

Once you get the basic jist of what’s happening down there, hop on the internet to get some information on new techniques and styles to spice things up; you’ll both be happy you did.

November 21 2016

Superhero Central SARA MASSA

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ery rarely do we see a comic character break the fourth wall of reality, with the exception of the one I’m sure comes to everyone’s mind, the R-rated sensation, Deadpool. An interesting, new character has also earned the power to make pop-culture references, Gwen Poole, also known as the mercenary newbie, Gwenpool. Gwen first appeared in issue #1 of “Howard Duck” which came out Nov. 4, 2015. She was mysteriously transported into a world where all her

favorite comic book heroes are real. Needing money to survive in this new world, Gwen gets to work as a mercenary much like her older namesake, Deadpool.

Gwen must learn on the job, as she has no real powers besides remembering all the information she has learned from reading comic books back in her world.

While trying to figure out this new world, she breaks the fourth wall of reality by making countless references to things the audience will get a laugh at. One of my personal favorites is issue #2 of Gwenpool’s own series, “Gwenpool, the Unbelievable”, in which

What’s interesting is that we get to see Gwen meet superheroes that we fans only wish we could meet, and watch her fangirl like a normal comic book reader would.

Issue #8 of “Gwenpool, the Unbelievable” was just released Nov. 9 and I can’t wait to pick up a copy for myself real soon.

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Find Time In Your Day Madeleine LeBlanc Anchor Staff

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fter a long day of classes, studying and working, it feels like a miracle if you can get to a shower in peace. Our minds don’t come with instructions on how to turn them off, and sometimes laying in bed at night we run through a laundry list of anxieties that must be completed the following day. But it is important that we appoint some timeframes during the week to spend on ourselves. Differentiating between leisure time

versus productive time can be hard. If you often find yourself asking, “Is this for my enjoyment or is this something I need to do?” you are not relaxing or focusing on your needs.

Personal time is a very broad concept and could include any activity that makes you feel at peace, even something you don’t normally have time for in your hectic schedule. In order to ensure time for yourself in your busy week, I suggest using an agenda.

Having an agenda is a great thing to use in college. It is very helpful in planning

Always, Gianna

she runs into the newer female Thor and is trying to remember the hero’s secret identity. Gwen mumbles about the character being played by actress Natalie Portman in the film adaptation that came out in 2011, before shouting the name Jane.

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out class assignments and you can even plan out time during the week for yourself.

Having solid, planned time periods for yourself is also a great technique to motivate yourself to get class assignments done.

Knowing that at the end of the week you are able to do something you enjoy motivates you to be more productive throughout your week and gives you something to look forward to. Personal time for yourself does not have to be relaxing and it often varies based on someone’s hobbies and passions; something as simple as going shopping, playing a pickup basketball game or spending an hour at the gym plugged in to your favorite playlist. No matter what you decide to do when dedicating personal time to yourself, you will feel more relaxed and less stressed.

One hour of personal time can result in hours of productivity during your busy week.

November 21, 2016

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November 21 2016

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November 21, 2016

GIANNA ROCCHIO

A wonderful, geeky night

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inding a fun place to hang out with your friends isn’t always easy when you’re on a college budget. This is especially true if you’re the type of person who tends to avoid dance clubs and bars that blare the music so loudly you can’t hold a conversation. Luckily for people like us, there is finally a service to meet our needs that is sweeping the nation. With multiple locations in most major cities all around America, “Geeks Who Drink” is a totally free trivia quiz that has found a home in three different local restaurants.

Brutopia Brewery in Cranston, along with Pizza J and English Cellar Alehouse in Providence have introduced these zany quizzes to their restaurants every week. This week, I traveled to English Cellar off of Thayer Street to try it out with some friends and family.

Upon arrival, our lovely Quizmaster, Michaela, set

us up with our answer booklet and some pencils that read “This pencil was stolen from Geeks Who Drink,” of which I now proudly have several. After Michaela got everyone settled in, she started the music and explained the rules. Teams can be anywhere from one to six people, but bigger groups are accepted if they agree to forfeit the prize if they win. We chose our name, The Walking Bread, ordered some nachos, and let the games begin.

There were eight riveting rounds with eight questions in each. Every round had a different theme, most of which certainly lived up to their geeky proclamation.

One of my favorite rounds was “Which Leonard?” in which a fact was read and we had to decide if it was about Leonard Cohen or Leonard Nimoy.

For example, one clue was, “how you feel when you are sick in Chicago,” with the answer being IL for both Illinois and illness. Another great round was the visual round where every team is given a card with photo hints that are hilariously photoshopped.

The audio round was definitely tougher, as we had to identify some shaky audio clips and there was some inevitable technical difficulties. Our Quizmaster, Michaela, was quick to save the day, however, and get us back on track. The Walking Bread held the lead for most of the game, but the final round led us to an

embarrassing last place.

This round is worth different points and is a bit harder, and it set us apart from the winning alphageeks. I wasn’t phased by the loss, this trivia night was the most fun I have ever had while losing.

Not only is “Geeks Who Drink” free and offers a gift card prize for first place, but your money goes to support local businesses, all three of which are known for their tasty, affordable food and beers. The questions were unique and hilarious while also relevant for both younger and older crowds.

So, you can go with friends or family or even both.

All the teams seemed to be having a blast and new friends were made. Our Quizmaster, Michaela, who usually hosts at Brutopia in Cranston, created a great atmosphere and played her personally-crafted playlist, a mix of groovy and eclectic songs that perfectly matched the mood. If you’re looking for some cheap fun and great times, “Geeks Who Drink” is at your service.

Tuesdays, Brutopia Brewery, Cranston, 8 p.m.

English Cellar Brewhouse, Providence, 7 p.m.

There was also some interesting rounds that made us really think, like the round where each answer had to be a state abbreviation that matched the phonetic clue.

Fun ways to squeeze in your workout SOPHIE COSTA

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he monotony of working out in the same gym everyday can become very boring.

Working out and being active doesn’t mean you have to commit yourself to one place and one workout all the time. It’s great to have a routine, but spicing things up sometimes is just what we need to keep our lives fresh.

Dancing is one of the best workouts because it’s super fun and can put us in a great mood while listening to music we love. One of the best things about dancing is that you don’t even realize that you’ve burned so many calories because

you’re having so much fun.

Dancing is an expression of ourselves which can release any stress or anguish that we are experiencing in our everyday lives. You can dance alone or dance with a friend, but no matter how you do it, it’s sure to be a

blast.

Rock climbing is becoming more popular these days and deservedly so. Rock climbing focuses more on strength and balance than anything else. Plus, it’s a fun way to work those muscles. Of course, hiking

Playing tennis is a wonderful way to burn some calories and work muscles we don’t regularly use. Tennis is a mix of cardio and strength, which can make for an excellent full-body workout. Playing tennis instead of hitting the gym creates interaction with friends, exposes us to fresh air and mixes in some friendly competition.

Another great way to get a sweat going is dancing.

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is a peaceful and serene alternative. Hiking is a full body workout, especially, if hills are involved. Being outdoors alone, with a friend or even with your dog, and away from stress is a great way to unwind and feel the burn.

Last but not least, swimming provides a strong workout. It’s much easier to swim in the summer season, but most gyms offer an indoor swimming pool which is perfect for a new setting outside of the cardio and weight rooms.

Swimming is a complete body workout and is much easier on our joints.

There are so many options to working out, such as, jumping on a trampoline, horseback riding, volleyball, biking and jumping rope.

The gym is a great place for a consistent and always dependable schedule but these exercises will keep your brain and body fresh and energized.

November 21 2016

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.

Mary Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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n the wake of the presidential election results of last week protesters have taken to the streets of several cities with a message for President-Elect Trump: you are not my president. The President-Elect’s sexist, racist and homophobic rhetoric is frequently regarded when declaring why the President-Elect does not represent their idea of America. However, even with all of the derogatory comments they feel he has said and inappropriate actions he has taken, Trump is still considered the future president of the United

No longer united

States. Now, more than ever, the country must come together as a whole and get through these next four years together.

With all respect for the freedom of speech and assembly, and with much distaste for Trump, it is now time to live and let live. Protesters must put an end to such demonstrations so that the country can feel more united as a nation and people. The continued protests are only prolonging the inevitable and keeping the country from coming to terms with the results and allowing them to begin coping with the harsh reality of the election.

In the wake of tragedies,

our country is known for its resilience and ability to pick up the pieces -- together.

Though our nation may feel divided and confused at this moment the best way to combat that uncertainty is to stop, think, and listen to one another. The loudest person in the room doesn’t always have the best answers.

In the wake of so many important issues that face our world, our people must work together to combat these smaller individual problems so that the biggest one doesn’t seem as impossible. If our country, the protesters specifically, take some time to reflect on these issues and how they can integrate positivity and

small acts of kindness into their everyday lives, they can combat the comments and actions that seem so filled with hate and anger.

Presidential elections happen and sometimes they feel unfair and emotionally devastating and sometimes the person you hate wins.

But, at the end of the day you must pick yourself up, dust yourself off and prepare yourself for the tough road ahead. Peaceful protests are a great way to release anger and frustration for people.

However, there comes a time when reality must set in and people need to begin to cope with the fact that Donald Trump is now the president of the United

States of America.

Protesting is important.

It is a protected right of all Americans to be able to express themselves freely.

At one point or another, the battle loses its message in the anger and hurt that the people may feel. If you take the time to think about the issues you care about on an individual level, the battle and message become more clear. By putting the protests to an end, our nation can take the steps towards healing its wounds and creating positive change in our world which will eventually help our nation become the United States of America once again.

Emphasis on United.

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f it is not obvious, it should be: there is a decline of respect shared amongst Americans. People no longer respect property, others and, perhaps saddest of all, themselves.

Popular culture is not helping at all in curbing the decline of respect.

If anything, it helps to encourage it. The lack of respect is a simple case of “monkey see, monkey do.”

No respect in the USA

If the monkey sees his or her favorite celebrity doing something objectionable and getting lots of attention for it, it only makes sense that the person will want to imitate that celebrity in hopes of getting the same amount of attention and applause.

In the past fifty years or so, the language of music lyrics and TV shows has coarsened and the way people treat one another on reality TV shows is astonishing. Behavior in real life is beginning

to mirror the behavior on reality TV shows. Even if the actions are all “staged,” it does not make a difference to the viewer. In many cases, TV shows and celebrities are replacing parents as a child’s first teacher as more and more frequently televisions are considered the babysitter for eager toddlers. More often than not, these characters set a bad example.

It is sad to see so many young people losing respect for authority. This is the 11

case at many inner city schools where the teacher virtually has no control over the classroom and in some cases students have been caught on camera beating up teachers. An NBC affiliate in Philadelphia reports that a teacher had to go to the hospital after being beaten up by three students at George Washington High School. If America is ever going to bind its wounds, this is the kind of activity that needs to stop.

It cannot be a coincidence

that the decline of respect is occurring alongside the decline of religion in America. As people are abandoning religion they are adopting the “anything goes” philosophy and the consequences of such behaviors are disastrous.

Respect is one of the central tenets of most major religions and if people began to truly respect one another, then the country and the world would be a better place.

November 21, 2016

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Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? I know I am. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time to reflect on the year and give thanks for all that we have. I love spending time with my family gathered around the dinner table enjoying all the food in front of us. And yes, there is a lot of food. And yes, it can be a dieter’s disaster. But it doesn’t have to be. Most of the foods we enjoy on thanksgiving are healthy or can at least be prepared healthy. Here are some tips on having a healthier thanksgiving this year! *Remember portion size! Do you remember the plate method?

Fill half your plate with veggies, a quarter of your plate with carbohydrate and a quarter with meat and while you’re at it why not….. *Use a smaller plate! Using a smaller plate with help you cut down on your portions

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* If you’re hosting thanksgiving this year try incorporating some new healthier recipes. Try a veggie dish without all of the added fat and sugar. Maybe decrease the amount of butter in the mashed potatoes. If you’re a guest why not bring a healthy item. Not only will you appreciate it, I’m sure others will too! *Have dessert but stick to just one…or just a small bite of each! *Exercise! Start your day off with a turkey trot….or go for an after dinner stroll with the family! You will be glad you did!!

*Don’t feel guilty! Enjoy your food! Enjoy your family! It is one day, and even if you do overindulge you can go back to making healthier choices tomorrow!

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November 21 2016

Resist much, obey little Coming soon to a school near you “

Derek Sherlock Anchor Contributor

To the States, or any one of them, or any city of The States, Resist much, obey little.” The first line of Walt Whitman’s poem “Caution” resonates wholly with the country of today as we have found ourselves at a pivotal point in history. Our current reality is defined by a President-Elect that, in many ways, is becoming more and more a part of the alt-right with each policy plan he makes public. It is time that the country must resist this louder-than-ever bigotry and obey little in terms of laws.

Peaceful civil disobedience acts, like the mass marches and protests happening since Nov. 8, need to continue for the sake of our fellow brothers and sisters of minority groups.

It is impossible to ignore the fear and struggle AfricanAmericans, Muslims, Latinos and the LGBTQ+ community are going through after the election of a man who represents everything they understand to be dangerous. It is hugely

important that the country shows minority populations that there are people out there who will not stand by while their rights and safety are put in danger.

Marches and rallies might not be the best course of action but it is the only one that truly counts in the long run. While there are more violent direct action means of resistance, one cannot advocate for such a means if the goal is to obtain unity and peace. The country must move forward with empathy first and understand that there are countless people fearing hate crimes and deportation and banding together to help each other out is the only real course of action.

One way that we could all come together is through financial means of resistance. For example, one of the court decisions the President-Elect has stated he wishes to overturn is Roe v. Wade. However, by donating money to organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, the masses will be able to vote with their dollar for the continued functioning of

such institutions. The same practice could be applied to organizations that fight for the rights of Muslims, Latinos or LGBTQ+ from whom President-Elect Trump has threaten to strip rights away. The country as a whole needs to show the world, as well as its fellow American citizens, that we will not allow someone to bully his way into the highest position of power in the country.

In these dark days ahead of us, after the inauguration, we must look after one another so that we can survive the next four years without having to lose a family member, a friend or even a classmate to bigotry.

We truly need to form a movement of resistance not only against these disgusting words and actions that the President-Elect has said but also against the countless supporters who act out upon those deplorable words.

When the path to change looks hazy and unsure look to Dr. King for guidance, and remember that unifying against a cause is a principle that America was founded on.

#RelationshipGoals SAMANTHA SCETTA

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etting to know someone you might be interested in has transformed vastly from the days of writing down your number on a loose piece of paper for attractive strangers at a bar. People are more apt to get to know someone through social media rather than making the effort to see how they are in real life. Our easy accessibility to people we barely know on the internet takes all of the the fun and intrigue of getting to know someone in person out of the interactions.

Depending on how much information about themselves the person you might be interested in chooses to disclose on their Twitter or Facebook account, one can develop a predisposed idea of who the person is before actually going out with them.

Even if the person you’re interested in is relatively closed-off, for the most part you can find personal pictures, mutual friends and see basic information about them through their social media profile. This can lead to a whole slew of snap judgements and conflicts, considering anyone can put up a facade on the internet.

Once actually in a relationship, social media opens up a can of arguments. They can range from “Why did you like your ex-girlfriend’s picture on Instagram?” to “Who is that guy that always retweets you?” Whether or not these situations are innocent, having access to social media means having access to every aspect of people’s lives. Always being able to monitor somebody’s interactions with people outside of the relationship inherently breeds distrust and overblown conflicts to inconsequential actions.

always prevalent. People could spend their whole lives attempting to act out what they think is perfect according to social media’s standards. Perfection is never truly attainable and being comfortable and happy with your significant other will be extremely difficult if you are both trying to mold your relationship to fit what the Twitterverse defines as hastag goals. Social media brings a ton of benefits into

Of course the matter of unrealistic expectations is

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Robert Gagnon Anchor Contributor

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rom The Anchor, the writing team that gradually took you through the agonizing political landscape of the 2016 election now will take you on a journey into the nasty political environment of higher learning “Coming Soon to a School Near You.” In a world…where being rooted in high quality, low cost education for many generations of student learners is a thing of the past.

In a time…where dismantling faculty governance while empowering outside billion dollar foundations more in-state influence driving highly contentious outcome based funding formulas is all the rage.

From the people who brought us legislation proposals such as a Performance Based Funding Bill now brings us a new budget plan that will increase tuition.

That raise could overtly change, threaten, or even end a student continuing education while robbing faculty of their rightful place in academic governance and forcing student-learners to take less classes and work harder to pay for their education.

Coming this fall… the FY2018 budget will make its way through the council bringing with it words like “shortcomings,” “hardships” and “stewardship” but while leaving out how these terms will actually be based and if there will be any significant educational benefits.

In a place where the rich legacy of teaching excellence and dedicated service to our fine institution, our great little state, and the ever growing global community is no longer needed comes a proposal like no other; known in the Council on Postsecondary Education as the bluntly titled ‘FY2018 budget.’

Rhode Island College will need a hero someone or something with the vision to help our institution of higher learning continue to be the gateway to personal success that it has been since 1854. Someone who can actually demonstrate an understanding of RIC and our student learners, someone who will not ignore but consider administrators, faculty, and student input, someone who can look introspectively to find out why our college has been significantly underfunded and why they have forced more tuition hikes coupled with higher student fees. But who?

our personal lives but when it comes to relationships it might be best to spend more time with our significant

others and less time checking out eye candy on Instagram.

Just when you thought it was safe to go to school many unforeseen, perhaps unintended complications begin to arise while destroying everything in its path including weakening of academic standards and causing grade inflation.

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November 21, 2016

Gianna

The only thing worse than being spoken to like a child is being spoken to like you are so clueless as if you won’t pick up on it.

However, if there is one thing I have been rigorously trained in it’s picking up on seemingly minor microaggressions; my ears perk up like a husky as they detect the patronizing tone and the condescending language.

In my dark days when I worked for a corporation my manager received overwhelming approval by coworkers for his stories and jokes that always seemed to have a female punchline.

The most rewarding part of that job was the moment my best friend called him out in front of everyone.

Wednesday

What Cheer Wednesday The RI Historical Society offers free admission to museums and a variety of pop-up workshops The John Brown House Museum & The Museum of Work and Culture Free // All day Holiday Hot Night: Fetty Wap & Young Thug The best way to start the holidays; other performers include ABoogie, Monty, and JDuce Dunkin Donuts Center $38 // 7:30 p.m.

Christi Chiello StandUp Comedy Comedy veteran known from stage and television will leave you in tears from laughter Comedy Connection RI $10 // 8 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Dance Escape the holiday insanity before it even begins The Point Tavern Free // 21+ // 9 p.m.

Vagina Discourse

Microaggressions in the workplace She was not rude or angry, women. The industry that go and ask a man after I but calmly questioned the I work in is selling boat have given them the correct logic, or lack thereof, in his parts, fishing equipment and response. His response was stories. She didn’t have to paddleboard/kayaks. Many “That’s just the industry we say much, yet the silence in times when I’m working work in.” the room as everyone began men will come up to me to realize his ridiculousness to ask a question about a was deafening. Without the product in the store. I will Jane support of his intimidated tell them the correct answer During my stint working employees laughing at his based on the training a restaurant job, one of jokes, he looked as hollow guidelines and knowledge our bosses would come in, as his words sounded. It I have acquired from other demand the girls working just goes to prove that one coworkers or managers. there to do things like get a only needs a little bit of However, the customer will piece of pizza for him, sweep husky inspired courage, look at me and then flat out the floor and make way a calm disposition and say to me, “I don’t believe more food than we needed some intelligence to show you. Let me get a second just to seem like we were everyone the truth in opinion from this gentleman busy. There is a monstrous someone’s words without over there.” Then, they will difference between a bringing down the whole proceed to ask the men the boss that demonstrates pack. same question, who will leadership and a boss that then they give them the same treats workers like garbage. exact answer that I did. One The worst part about my Tess day, I asked my manager previous boss was that he The workplace becomes a why this happens when thought it was perfectly difficult environment when I’m asked a question from decent to make comments to you suffer discrimination by a customer and respond to the girls I worked with and I many men and sometimes them and they immediately that bordered on extremely

Friday

Thursday

Sleep in Count your blessings for not being a turkey Eat your weight in stuffing Loosen belt two notches Steal wishbone from your younger cousin Get drunk with grandma Rant about the injustices against Native People Loosen belt one more notch Pretend to care about football Political argument with uncle Four varieties of pie Give up, put on sweatpants.

What Cheer Record Store Day Support one of the state’s oldest record stores, offering everything from vinyl to vintage RI treasures What Cheer Records & Vintage Free // 10 – 8 p.m.

High Wire Tattoo Going Out With a Bang Final Event Flash tattoos galore!

First come, first serve so get there early.

One-third of all proceeds goes to People Incorporated. $60 // 12 – 8 p.m.

Giroux Family Christmas Display Can the Giroux’s top their last lawn display?

With free hot cocoa and goodies, this house can’t be beat 69 Outlook Ave, East Providence Free // 6 p.m.

Saturday

creepy. He would casually say something like, “Oh you’re looking good today, why don’t you go talk to that customer.” It is because of this my coworkers and I had zero respect for this man. We looked at him like he was nothing, and of course, no one wants to listen to a boss that treats them like trash -- so we didn’t. Microaggressions in the workplace can cause a huge shift in the dynamics and productivity of a work environment. Little do the microaggressors know how much their attitude and defiance can affect their employers. When an extremely ill-mannered and primitive “boss” is around, the place of work becomes a place of hostility instead of a productive environment.

Sunday

Celebrate Downcity Classic city event with all the goods- local shops, food vendors, live music; even Santa’s stopping by Westminster Street & Grant’s Block Free // 12 – 5 p.m.

Chez Pascal Holiday Craft Fair Find locally crafted gifts for everyone, or give yourself the gift of fine Mimosas Chez Pascal Free // 11 – 3 p.m.

2016 Short Short Story Film Festival The 10th annual festival showcases its best films, all under six minutes AS220 Main Gallery $10 // 2 - 8:30 p.m.

Jackie Evancho This young audience favorite from “America’s Got Talent” shows her breakthrough talent The Vets Auditorium $39 // 7 p.m.

Above/Below Popup Celebrate Small-Business Saturday with this shortlived offering of handcrafted and affordable jewelry NAVA Providence Free // 3 – 6 p.m.

Toni & Guy Student Catwalk: Around the World Be blown away by this annual showcase of the most creative looks globally inspired Twin Rivers Casino $5 // 5 p.m.

WWE Live Holiday Tour What better way to celebrate the season than with WWE superstars?

Dunkin Donuts Center $15 // 7:30 p.m.

A Christmas Carol Trinity Rep never fails to put on a creative, beautiful performance of this holiday classic Trinity Repertory Company $25 // Daily through Dec. 31

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Sports

November 21 2016

John Mello is Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year JULIAN BORGES

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he Rhode Island College Men’s Soccer team may not have taken home the Little East Conference title this season but that does not mean that the players, or even the coach, went home emptyhanded.

The six Anchormen on the team selected for LEC All-Conference Teams were sophomore midfielder Dennis Vasquez, junior

defender Elimane Seye, junior forward Komla Dogbey, senior defender Evan Rosa, senior midfielder Dan Monteiro, and finally senior goalie Chris Moura. Seye, Dogbey, and Monteiro were named First Team All-Little East while Vazquez, Rosa, and Moura were named Second Team All-Little East.

Seye has started all 20 games that he has played in, has recorded seven shutouts, and has scored five goals this season. Dogbey started in every game he played in as well, competing in

18 matches. Dogbey was unstoppable this season as he scored 15 goals, notched eight assists and scored five game winners for the Anchormen. As for Monteiro, the midfielder started in 19 of the 20 games he played in. The senior managed to finish the season with two assists and seven goals—four of which came from the Plymouth State match where the Anchormen won 4-2.

In the 20 games that Vazquez has played in this year, he has started 18 of them and has a recorded

tie for most assists this season with eight, as well as two goals. Rosa started in all 20 games he played in and played almost every minute. He and Seye put the “anchor” in Anchormen and held down the defense for the Men’s Soccer team as they allowed only 22 goals scored against them this entire season. Moura, the team’s brick wall, started in the 19 games he played in—capturing 111 saves and nailing seven clean sheets.

Moura is tied second for the most clean sheets in his career as a player with a

total of 16.

John Mello, the head coach of the Men’s Soccer team, was awarded the title of Little East Conference Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year—the first time since he started coaching the team in 2003.

While the Anchormen fell to UMass Boston in the LEC Tournament Championship, they share the 2016 Little East Conference Regular Season Championship thanks to their outstanding overall record of 15-4-1 (and a 5-1-1 Little East record.)

Men’s Basketball comeback to win 68-66 MARISSA MARSELLA

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he season opener against Fitchburg State on November 15th this past Tuesday proved the Anchormen’s talent on the basketball court.

The Rhode Island College Men’s Basketball team riled the crowds and made an unbelievable comeback against the Falcons after 11 turnovers in the first half against a 45.8% shot rate.

At the end of the first half, RIC trailed behind while the Falcons led 34-29, but this did nothing but give the Anchormen motivation.

By the start of the second half, the Anchormen had already begun scoring points to claim their

season opening victory.

RIC sophomore guard Jimmy Fritzson gave the Anchormen their first lead in the second half after scoring a three-pointer with 16:14 left in regulation; a score of 38-39 causing uproar in the stands.

first game of the season.

After gaining control of the ball, Vezele managed another layup which put

The game continued on with back-and-forth scoring from both the Falcons and the Anchormen. With 7:54 left on the clock, the Falcons had scored enough to have an eight point lead of 57-49. The Anchormen strived to make a comeback, however, and eventually tied up the game 66-66 after a layup by RIC sophomore forward, Benjamin Vezele.

The crowd was wild as the Anchormen lost the ball with only ten seconds of the game remaining. Vezele, however, was not going to let the Anchormen lose the

RIC in the lead, 68-66. He then swatted an attempted layup by the Falcons as the buzzer sounded, resulting

in an incredible comeback victory for the Anchormen that marks their first win of the season.

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Women’s Basketball comeback, win 60-53 MARISSA MARSELLA

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he Rhode Island College Women’s basketball team showed off their skills in an amazing game against Salem State after it went into overtime this past Tuesday. Setting up the hype for the Men’s game to finish the night’s doubleheader, the Anchorwomen posted a 60-53 victory over the Vikings. RIC senior guard Alex Moore led her team into the victory with 17 points scored, eight rebounds made, as well as

five assists and five steals.

RIC freshman guard Jordyn Gauvin added 13 points to Moore’s 17, and freshman forward Victoria Demers tallied 12 points along with five rebounds.

The game proved to have an incredible amount of back-and-forth action as the first quarter ended in a tie of 8-8 and a score of 1717 just three minutes before halftime. The three minutes allowed the Vikings to close out on a 6-0 run, leading the game by the end of the first half 23-17.

This did not cause the Anchorwomen to let up.

By the start of the second half, the Anchorwomen found themselves tied up with the Vikings for the fifth time at 32-32. Gauvin put up a three-pointer soon after this, finally putting RIC in the lead, 35-34.

Salem took back control in the fourth quarter, the score leaning 46-36 with only 5:53 left in the game. The Anchorwomen responded with fire and the back-andforth action riled up the crowds once again. By the end of the fourth quarter, RIC had once again tied up the game 49-49 after a freethrow by Gauvin, sending the game into overtime.

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Overtime proved to be more stressful than any other portion of the game.

The core fluctuated in leads until it was finally tied up again 53-53. RIC responded well, however,

and eventually took the lead after a 7-0 run including a 4-for-4 performance from the free throw line, clinching an incredible comeback and claiming a final score of 7063.

Photo courtesy of Matt Toyota

November 21, 2016

Cross Country’s 2016 Season concludes ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

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oth Cross Country teams finished their seasons this week at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship.

Though the individuals participating could not score as a team, Jonathan Carney lead the Men’s team by completing the 8K course in 226th place out of 384 runners with a total time of 28:36.05. Following Carney was Helder Gomes, finishing 304th with a time of 30:05.60 and Jeff Garcon,

placing 346th with a time of 31:41.93. Finally, Carlton Eaton placed 357th with a time of 33:01.68 to wrap it up for the men.

Veronica Northup finishing in 357th and 388th place, respectively.

The Women’s team finished the season in 46th place out of 59 teams, with Margaret McCaffrey leading the team by finishing 237th place out of 406 with a total time of 25:21.89. Following behind McCaffrey was Cassidy Bissitt and Briana Lenihan who finished 264th and 265th with times of 25:53.11 and 25.53.40, respectively.

Analise England finished in 300th place, along with Allison Lomas securing 305th place and finally Abigail Dandurand and

In other news regarding Cross Country and the next season of Track and Field, Rhode Island College welcomes back Chris Fernandes, who will be filling the Assistant Track and Field Coach position, assisting in both the Men’s and Women’s teams.

Coming from Cumberland High School, Fernandes served several positions as a coach where he served as the Assistant Girls’ Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field coach, the Head Coach for the Girls’ Outdoor Track and Field team, and finally

the Celtics have yet to truly find their replacements.

an hour before the game on Friday.

the hurdles coach for the Boys’ Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field teams.

Fernandes has expressed his happiness in returning to RIC by stating, “I am very excited to join the Rhode

Island College Track & Field coaching staff…I am looking forward to giving back to the program and college that has helped mold me into the educator and coach that I am today.”

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Celtics loss: a wake-up call

JULIAN BORGES

Sports Editor

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riving to Boston during rush hour, getting beeped at by cabbies and having beer spilled on your shoes isn’t usually what people consider to be a worthwhile time--but this past week it was.

As a kid I watched Celtics games with my father all the time—the most memorable being Game 7 of the 2008 NBA Finals where Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and the rest of the C’s blew out Kobe’s Lakers to take home the 17th NBA Championship in team history. This title was Boston’s first since 1986.

Since 2008, the Celtics have yet to win another title. Pierce decided to retire after this season and Garnett retired last season. They both left Boston in 2013 and

The Golden State Warriors are a different story. The Warriors started to come up around the same time that Pierce and Garnett left and marked a youth movement within the NBA. After earning an NBA Championship and making two consecutive appearances in the NBA Finals, Golden State are the team to beat if you don’t consider LeBron’s Cavaliers to be contenders, which you should. Cleveland beat the Warriors this past Summer after Golden State blew a 3-1 lead in the Finals. The Warriors responded by signing free agent Kevin Durant to add to their illustrious roster and boost their chances of winning another title. Kevin Durant, a guy so dedicated to his profession that he was seen practicing with the rookies

The two teams met and the Celtics got creamed 104-88.

Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and just about everyone else on the Warriors got booed whenever they had the ball.

Durant, who had considered coming to Boston this past Summer, got the most flack from the folks at TD Garden.

By the end of the game, Durant was getting applause every time he scored from fans at 100 Legends Way, whether they came out to support the Warriors or they were faithful Bostonians who stayed until the very end.

As of writing this, the Celtics hold an overall record of 6-6 in the league and are currently 6th in their conference. If anything, this game was a blessing in disguise if it ends up

being a wake-up call for Boston’s administration.

Isaiah Thomas, arguably the best player on the Celtics, blasted his team and their coaches because he knows that Boston is capable of more.

Durant’s first appearance in a Warriors jersey against Boston just solidified the fact that the Celtics need a superstar. Isaiah Thomas can only carry his team for so long until his back begins to break. Marcus Smart isn’t hogging the ball as much, Kelly Olynyk’s only flopping for fouls and is playing much better defense.

Tyler Zeller and Brad Ziegler show promise, and Thomas made it clear that he can break just about any defensive line. Al Horford, the biggest star the C’s acquired

during the free agency, is working through his injuries and should be returning to the court soon.

However, there’s something missing in Boston and it’s been missing for a long time. Whether that ends up being a superstar, a new coach, or a better administration, the Celtics are a shadow of the team they once were. It hurts to see the team struggle but it fills their fans with hope when they remember how much promise they have.

What does Dion Lewis’s return mean for Patriots?

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ion Lewis tore his ACL last November, putting an end to his season with the Patriots and an unclear view of what would come. Luckily, after surgery and recovery, he was slated to come back this season which appears to be soon.

As of writing this article, it is two days before the Patriots will be going up

against San Francisco and it is still unclear what role Lewis is going to play in the games to come. However, the return of Lewis will now create an interesting competition in who will be the secondary running back, because of the fact that James White, who has filled in this position, has been putting in a lot of work for the Patriots offense.

White has a total of 290 receiving yards and 112 rushing yards and a total

of three touchdowns--one more than Lewis had last season. White is a running back that puts up decent yards in both receiving and rushing and has created an extra layer to the Patriots offense that was not there before. This is the area in which Dion Lewis also excelled, but with both players being a threat as a rush or pass option, which one is the better option?

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the fact that the coaching staff still needs to be careful with how they utilize Lewis.

Due to the fact that Lewis is coming back from an injury, it is best to limit his role on the field until the time comes to use him to his full ability in the playoffs.

However, by that time, is it too late to risk fielding a player coming back from an injury for a player who has shown dominance when it was needed most?

As the playoffs slowly

begin to creep up on us, it is important for the staff to consider that these tough choices will have to be made sooner or later.

Lewis was going to return against the Patriots loss to the Seahawks, but as stated before, it would have been a very limited role. Though he did not play, the staff said that he did look good in practice. This may be a case where if he plays very well from the get-go, then the answers will be given to the Pats in weeks to come.