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“Messiah’s Got Soul” comes to Providence GIANNA ROCCHIO

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n a town bursting with a wide selection of holiday performances to attend, finding one that achieves a balance of both traditional and modern values can be tough. Whether it is the voices, the songs or the overall style, these performances can become monotonous. On the other hand, shows sometimes try to modernize themselves too far from the very basic concepts of the holiday season. Fortunately, a local, nonprofit community group, “Reaching People Through Music: Voices of Rhode Island” (RPM Voices), is producing a performance for its annual advent concert whose music honors the season with sounds both old and new.

music, a diverse sound that is otherwise unfound in other areas of music. Dr. Thompson recognized the need for such a group and was able to utilize the community-wide enthusiasm to rekindle these unique musical traditions on a multigeneration level.

This year, the organization adapts Quincy Jones’ widely popular “Messiah’s Got Soul,” an interpretation of George Frideric Handel’s famous 1741 Christmas oratorio, “Messiah.” Produced in the 1990’s by

Jones, this contemporary gospel performance is unlike any other Christmas musical. It embraces a variety of African-American rooted genres of music, including hip-hop, jazz, R&B, blues, ragtime, and spirituals. The organization has over a decade-long history of entertaining audiences while maintaining its traditions. Through engagement and education, RPM Voices cultivates social bonds between diverse groups of people while emphasizing

the African-American perspective and experience. This group represents over 26 faiths and has given voice to over 500 people over the years through performances and workshops. Having appeared in front of audiences both large and small, RPM Voices has received critical acclaim in addition to a variety of honors and awards. With an eclectic lineup of songs, “Messiah’s Got Soul” offers something for everyone in the audience, regardless of age, gender, race, or

religion; the labels which all too often attempt to divide us. To see for yourself, this show “full of innovative twists and new sensations” is performing on Saturday December 3 at 7 p.m. at Beneficent Church on the corner of Weybosset and Chestnut Street in Providence. The show is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages five to twelve and free for those under age four. Funds will continue to support this local non-profit arts organization.

Started in 2003 by Brown University professor Dr. Clarice LaVerne Thompson, RPM Voices aims to preserve sacred and unique AfricanAmerican choral music. Both Brown University and Providence communities expressed a great passion for sustaining and promoting the folk traditions of African-American concert

Faculty make feelings known about advising TAYLOR DAME

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report created by the Advisement Committee makes clear the issues facing faculty when it comes to academic advising at Rhode Island College.

The report issued by the committee, which was made up of a College Representative, a Union Representative and the Faculty Advising Director, laid out the shortcomings of the current advising system

at RIC. RIC currently has a split advising model with OASIS and faculty splitting responsibility. However, as the report says, “while OASIS staff are still involved in advising, they are currently advising only ‘exploring majors.’ This has lead to an increased demand on faculty advisors.” This increased demand has been difficult for some as the union agreement created a 30 advisee limit. The report says that in some schools there is a problem of too many students and

not enough faculty resulting in 19 departments having at least one person with 31 or more advisees. In the Social Work Department, the average number of advisees is 68 and in Management it is 61.

Other issues looked at in the report include timing and the scope of advising topics. Faculty have issues with the timing of advising as it usually falls around midterms. This causes issues for faculty who are often dealing with exams and simply do not have time

to meet with every student or to hunt down stragglers who have not yet made an appointment.

The report mentions difficulties faculty have in regards to advising properly. “The scope of advising topics is quite broad, well beyond academic and career advising. Faculty possess limited knowledge of topics outside of specific program information for their majors.” The report recommended shifting to a shared model of advising in which

professional advisors and faculty share advising duties. This model is used by a vast majority of colleges. Results show 60% make use of professional advisors compared to just 18% for those institutions that use faculty-only advising.

Improving advising at RIC is an area of focus for the new college administration. The college has asked for $600,000 in next year’s budget to look into utilizing professional advising at RIC.

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This week in RIC history SHANE INMAN

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t’s Nov. 25, 1970, and Rhode Island College’s student leaders are not having a good year. What will later become known as the Student Community Government is currently the more ostentatiously-named Student Senate. Tasked with spending and distributing the $150,000 in student activity fees they are allotted each year, the senate has been plagued by resignations and internal drama. While they hold more direct power than they will in 2016, they also harbor a great deal of confusion about what they can or cannot do with said power. When it comes to pulling crazy stunts with their fellow students’ tuition money, the Student Senate never disappoints.

Trump fleshes out his cabinet TAYLOR DAME

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resident-elect Donald Trump has announced his controversial choices for several cabinet positions.

For the position of Attorney General Trump has picked Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions. The Attorney General is in charge of the Justice Department and has oversight on things like civil rights violations. The choice of Sessions as the head of the Justice Department worries some rights groups, with some LGBT activists calling the choice “chilling” and the NAACP calling

the appointment “deeply troubling.”

Trump has announced his first non-white cabinet nominee. Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley has been picked for the Ambassadorship to the United Nations. Haley was a strong critic of Trump during the primaries and is the daughter of immigrants from India. For the Secretary of Commerce position, Trump has picked billionaire investor Wilbur Ross. Ross is thought to be worth nearly $3 billion and is known for buying up struggling companies and turning a profit at their expense.

As Commerce Secretary, Ross would be in charge of American business interests and the census which determines how district lines in all states are drawn for all elections over the next decade.

Rhode Island native, retired LT. General Mike Flynn has been tapped by Trump to be the National Security Advisor. Flynn has spoken out strongly against Islam in the past calling it “a cancer” and “not a religion.” Unlike the other positions mentioned, the National Security Advisor does not need to be confirmed by the Senate. Another billionaire Trump 3

plans on adding to his cabinet is Betsy DeVos. DeVos has been chosen for Secretary of Education. DeVos has been an activist for education--particularly the use of Charter Schools and school choice programs. She has also come out against the Common Core education standards. Other positions have yet to be officially announced but Trump is reported to have narrowed down his search. For Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Trump is looking at retired neurosurgeon and former presidential nominee Ben Carson. Although, Carson has previously said that he

will not take a position in the Trump administration.

The position of Secretary of State is thought to be down to two people. Former New York Mayor and long time Trump supporter, Rudy Giuliani, and former Presidential candidate and Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney. Romney has long been a critic of Trump’s and some Trump supporters are up in arms over his possible nomination.

Other previously announced positions are RNC Chairman Reince Priebus as Trump’s Chiefof-Staff and Steve Bannon as senior advisor.

November 28, 2016

SAMANTHA SCETTA

Anchor Editor

Google strikes again

et again, Google has done the impossible-making a person’s day easier and more enjoyable.

Last year, Google introduced a handy feature called Popular Times, allowing people to see how busy a restaurant, club, or cafe is on any given day of the week. Now, Popular Times has been upgraded to show realtime for the first time.

The program anonymously tracks when people enter or leave predestined

geographic locations, using location data collected from people’s phones. By using this data, Google is able to track how many people are in a restaurant at any given time. Since pretty much every smartphone is able to track their users location, Google is able to see where you are at any given moment and put that data to use. The information can be accessed through the Google search bar or through Google Maps.

So, whether you are browsing in Target or dining in your favorite restaurant, Google is tracking your location to make leaving the house a bit more convenient--for others. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, too.

Fast food renovations

an fast food really be faster? McDonald’s surely believes it can be. The world’s largest restaurant chain, serving approximately 68 million customers daily in 119 countries, is attempting to modify their customers’ fast food experience.

In over 200 American McDonald’s, customers now have the option to order food directly from a self-serve kiosk. After ordering, an employee will conveniently bring the meal right to the hungry customers’ tables.

Last Thursday, McDonald’s announced that self-service kiosks will soon be arriving in all of their 14,000 restaurants nationwide. On the same day, Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook spoke at a McDonald’s in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood, saying that the company has expected customers to adapt to the typical way of ordering food and waiting to collect it at the counter for far too long. Now, he stated, “we’re adapting our business around customers.”

Unsurprisingly, customer satisfaction scores and foot traffic both showed signs of increase after test runs at 500 McDonald’s.

TAYLOR DAME

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Rhode Island to be the least influential state in union? According to a report by GoLocal, Rhode Island will be one of the least influential states in Washington DC politics. The main reason? Rhode Island is full of blue while DC is covered in red. The entire congressional delegation is Democratic and the statehouse in Providence is not much better.

“Hamilton” cast calls out Mike Pence

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The outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election was, to say the least, devastating to certain populations in America. There has been much publicized fear and anger demonstrated at protests throughout the nation following the election results. It is as an extension of this that the cast of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton spoke out at a recent performance. Knowing that Vice President-elect Mike Pence was in the audience, the cast decided to address him directly in saying, “Vice President-elect Pence, we welcome you and we truly thank you for joining us here at Hamilton. We, sir—we—are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights. We truly hope that this show has inspired you to uphold our

American values and to work on behalf of all of us.”

Vice President-elect Pence has since stated that the message was not insulting to him and that he did not take it as such despite members of the audience booing him during his attendance and when the statement was made.

cast for politicizing their position and for calling out a single member of their audience and Trump for obvious reasons.

Overall, the Presidentelect has been strongly criticized for his taking to twitter to denounce the cast with many calling the action

unpresidential. Simply put: if it can be parodied as easily as it has been, then it’s obviously ridiculously unpresidential.

However, President-elect Trump determined that the cast’s statement constituted a great insult to Pence and by virtue of his status to Trump, as well. So, Donald Trump took to twitter to denounce the performance tweeting, “our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing. This should not happen! The Theater must always be a safe and special place. The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!” The criticisms of both the Hamilton cast and Trump have been common for their respective roles in this situation. The Hamilton

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November 28 2016

Great fun and great escapes

GIANNA ROCCHIO

A&L Editor

ike most young teenagers growing up in the mid-2000s, I spent far too much time playing internet games with horrible graphics. My favorite type was room escape games, which are exactly what they sound like; you are locked in a generally normal looking room and must search for clues to get yourself out. This past weekend, my favorite game was brought to life through a unique business that is growing throughout the world, live-

action room escaping, with a few already popping up in the Providence area. Five of my Anchor colleagues and I were given the opportunity to try the challenge ourselves at “The Great Escape Room Providence.” After arranging our appointment, we arrived to the high-rise in the middle of Downcity. We took the elevator that opened directly to their foyer which was well-designed to give an eerie, Sherlock feeling complete with vintage furniture, decorations and portraits. We signed a standard-waiver and read the

rules at the front table where they offered a cute snack of Dum-Dums and Smarties. We were able to quickly begin our game, though the foyer offered a large variety of brainteaser puzzles and games to play while waiting which certainly added to the vintage feel of the room. This location has three rooms to choose from; two are variations of “Sherlock’s Study” and the other is “The Game Room,” which is tougher and better for larger groups. We wound up locked in the study, cleverly labeled number 221B after Sherlock’s

infamous apartment. Walking into the room was nearly overwhelming, with books, knickknacks and decorations on all the shelves and walls. Our room-monitor Eric, who stays with the group during the game, explained the rules. We had an hour to escape and were encouraged to not leave any part of the room unturned. There were four different puzzles that needed to be solved in order to escape, and each with clues hidden throughout the room to help us; one puzzle had six clues but another had 21, so we certainly had our work cut-out for us. There are also three magnifying glasses hidden in the room as well, redeemable for hints from Eric.

We unanimously elected our lovely Editor-In-Chief Louisa to be our team leader and she delegate jobs to each of us. We began by splitting into pairs to search different sections of the room. This was successful for a little while. As we collected more clues and began solving puzzles, we began slipping into the madness of the game. Our strong start was met with a mid-game lull in which we were stuck on

some missing clues and the tougher puzzles. Eric was more than generous by guiding us in the right direction when we began losing hope

With less than five minutes left and all four puzzles solved, we struggled with a final, unexpected one. The huge phonograph in the room, which had been playing music and updating us on our time, seemed to be getting louder and the music more intense. We were shouting over each other and had long abandoned our strategy. Just in time to meet the buzzer, we cracked the code and made a very cool exit from the study. Afterwards, Eric snapped some pictures of us celebrating our win, which only about 20% of groups can boast. A room-escape professional, Eric was more than happy to explain the mechanics of the game and elaborate on how “The Great Escape Room” differs from other venues in the area. With its Sherlock Holmes theme, this adventure is sure to appease fans both old and new; just make sure you’re up for the challenge. To book an appointment for yourself, visit their website at thegreatescaperoom.com.

“Sing Street” revives film in 2016 PATRICK CONNOLLY

Anchor Staff

s of current, 2016 may not have been the best year in general for film. However, there have been films that stand out against this bleak backdrop. One of those films is a gem that I missed out on in theaters, but managed to catch on Netflix over the past week. “Sing Street” is directed by John Carney, who was responsible for films such as “Once” and “Begin Again.” If you’ve seen and loved either one of those films, chances are you’re going to enjoy this one as much as I did. Even if you aren’t familiar with Carney’s work, you will enjoy it just the same. The plot is pretty simple for such a good film, Conor, played by Ferdia Walsh-

Peelo, is a student who moves to a school on Synge Street due to financial and personal troubles with his family. Despite issues in the beginning regarding bullying and oppression, he eventually finds inspiration through a woman named Raphina, played by Lucy Boynton, to start a band. Throughout the film, their relationship blossoms into something more, only to be tested through obstacles along the way.

There are a couple of aspects that compensate for the lack of surprises in “Sing Street.” One revolves around the wonderful, realistic performances from both Walsh-Peelo and Boynton. They have a great chemistry together whenever they’re onscreen, even when they have to follow a script that forces them to reconsider their

The story doesn’t have surprises that’ll make you change the way you see cinematic storytelling; even the whole “start up a band” plotline has been done in both of the previously mentioned films, which appears to have become a staple of John Carney’s style. That’s not to say it’s a bad style, though, and it charms the wits out of me every time I watch one of his films.

relationship.

Another considerable aspect in “Sing Street” is the idea of life being “happy-sad.” Much like last year’s “Inside Out,” this film focuses on accepting bittersweet feelings, as long as you keep moving forward with your life. Even if there are films that have used this message before, it’s one

that still needs to be heard-especially, in this day and age.

Of course, there are musical sequences that build up this film. It’s not worth spoiling. Just watch them, and prepare to smile widely. “Sing Street” is a gem to say the least and one of the year’s better films.

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Pokemon film excites audiences across the sea THOMAS SACK ANCHOR STAFF

inally the first “Pokémon” film in a decade not to be a huge disappointment, “Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel,” is entertaining and heartfelt, even with its simple plot. Set to premiere in the United States on Dec. 5, the film serves as the official anime debut of the legendary Pokémon Volcanion and Magearna. “Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel” tells a small-scale story that, while a bit rushed, is very easy to understand. The main protagonist, Ash Ketchum, is bound by a mysterious device to the mythical Pokémon Volcanion. Volcanion does not trust humans and it is determined to protect the synthetic Pokémon Magearna from the evil forces that seek its power. Ash’s next adventure

begins when he decides to join Volcanion to become Magearna’s protector.

Visually, “Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel” is everything fans have come to expect from the “Pokémon” films. It is depicted through beautiful, hand-drawn animation and packed with bright colors. CGI is implemented to some extent, and while this results in some stunning imagery, it mostly feels out-of-place and unnecessary. Additionally this film has an amazing soundtrack. It is not as memorable as those of previous “Pokémon” films, but it does an excellent job setting the mood during specific scenes. Composer Shinji Miyazaki makes some interesting instrumentation choices; a harpsichord is prominent throughout the score and adds a medieval feel to the Azoth Kingdom, the place in which most of this film is set. The sound of a music box is associated with

Magearna, and whenever it plays, it allows the Pokémon to be seen in a new light. Despite its great power, Magearna has a childlike innocence and a soothing presence. The music box enables audiences to pity the Pokémon given its dire situation, and quickly become attached to it.

may be a bit lost at times and feel overwhelmed. However, newcomers will find that they can enjoy this standalone film’s original elements, especially sound

and animation. Viewers overall will enjoy the warmhearted theme of the film, making it the best of this generation.

As has been typical of the “Pokémon” anime since 2006, the voice-acting in this film is atrocious. A few of the film’s new characters are performed well, but every member of the returning cast succeeds at making one’s ears bleed. In the end, this is further proof the company needs to get back the dubbing-rights to “Pokémon.” “Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel” is a film “Pokémon” fans will feel obligated to see, especially if they’ve seen the franchise’s anime adaptation before. Those who have not been watching the ongoing “Pokémon XY&Z” series

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I found out that my girlfriend of 3 years has been cheating on me. She doesn’t know that I know and I have no idea how to bring it up or how to even go about it. Do you have any advice? I am really hurt, but we have been dating for so long and I’m not sure if I should break up with her. I have no idea how I would start over. - Confused and lonely

Hello Confused and lonely,

First off, I would not worry about “starting over.” The more you think about the future, the more unneeded stress you tack onto an already stressful situation. Not to mention, if you’re unhappy, there’s no use entertaining a doomed relationship. I don’t know you, but I’m sure that you deserve to be in a happy and healthy relationship-everyone does.

The key to achieving this is trust, and nothing breaks someone’s trust more than infidelity. There’s nothing stopping you and your girlfriend from rekindling your relationship but it will take a lot of work and answering a few questions: Why did she cheat on you? Is she happy? How can you two work together to get over this? Above all . . . are you happy? Until you understand the situation more by sitting down with your girlfriend and answering these questions, there is nothing you can do. Sit down with her in a comfortable place and make sure you tell her what you know, how you feel and where you stand. Then listen to her, hear what she has to say and try to remain cool-headed.

Work with her to come to mutual ground, whether that means breaking up or slowly rebuilding your relationship. Three years is a long time to spend with someone and at some point you two need to decide if you want to work towards three more years or cash in your chips. At the end of the day, this is your decision and you need to look out for your own happiness. Good Luck! Jeremy

Dearest Lonely,

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I’m really sorry to hear about this, it’s an allaround terrible situation for everyone involved. Honestly, giving advice in situations like these is difficult because there’s no “right” answer. Dealing with this is going to hurt no matter what you choose to do. Especially because we don’t know all of the details about your circumstances, it’s hard to point to a next best step. That being said, try to remember yourself above all. This means keeping your mental health intact, taking time for yourself and giving into emotions. After being together for three years, this is surely a very painful situation and the best thing to do is allow yourself to feel the whole spectrum of your emotions. Giving into something as simple as your own emotions is very freeing, especially in such a confusing situation. Processing something as big as this by yourself is difficult, so reach out to friends and family for advice and support, you’ll be surprised by how much those around you care about you.

November 28 2016

The reality of fad diets whole grains, fruits and vegetables--your results will be guaranteed.

SOPHIE COSTA

Anchor Staff

s college students, we are super busy and don’t always have time to make the healthiest decisions for our bodies. Sometimes we eat junk food or don’t get enough sleep, and this has a serious effect on our physical state. Still, this is nothing compared to what fad diets or crash diets can do to our systems. Fad diets are a huge issue with college students because they are usually trendy, quick and easy; admittedly, the three major components of anything a college student does. However, the cons of fad dieting greatly outweigh the pros. For example, the grapefruit diet is notorious. It is based around the idea that grapefruit helps to burn fat. Despite it being scientifically proven that no one citrus fruit is more effective in its fat burning ability than another, this diet is very popular. Instead of embarking on this diet, it is best to eat lean proteins,

Additionally, it’s important to keep a level-head when you approach this subject with your girlfriend. “Cheaters” can be very manipulative, whether they mean to be or not, and she will probably be emotional once she realizes that you know. Keeping yourself grounded will help keep the discussion on track and get to the source of the issue. At the end of the day, this is truly something you and she need to work out together.

Another nation-sweeping fad diet is the Low-Fat Diet. This diet was all the rage in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, and has now left many of us in 2016 thinking that our diet should be made up largely of low fat foods in order to lose weight. Usually when fat is taken out of an item, large amounts of salt or sugar is added as a replacement to preserve the flavor, which is an even worse substitute for your body than fat. We should not gorge on full fat items, but cutting out fat completely is not healthy either. When it comes to fat, moderation is key. Of course, we cannot forget the coveted Juice Cleanse. This cleanse is the trendiest fad diet in 2016 and one of the worst. We don’t need a juice cleanse to detox, our bodies naturally detoxify through the liver. Sipping on these juices means that our bodies miss out on essential proteins, therefore our muscle tissue will start to break down. If

you think about it, when veggies are juiced, they turn into simple carbohydrates, which is basically just pure sugar. When you embark on this juice cleanse, which is essentially a fast, you’re losing muscle and receiving the majority of your caloric intake from sugar. This can negatively impact blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Lastly, using weight loss pills or teas is one of the worst ways to lose weight. Weight loss pills often contain large amounts of caffeine and act as a diuretic. This can be both damaging and dangerous to our hearts and kidneys. Diuretics are not designed to be used as a weight loss supplement and will eventually dehydrate your body, possibly causing kidney failure or even death. In the long run, crash dieting or fad dieting simply does not work. These quick fixes are not actually fixing anything; they are only hurting your body. To lose weight, eat healthily, keep active and practice moderation.

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The 5th Anniversary of Rhode Island Comic Con SARA MASSA

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hat do you get when you put fans of television, movies, video games and comics in one large convention center for a whole weekend? You get the Rhode Island Comic Con (RICC)! Over Veteran’s Day weekend, the comic convention was held at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence and fans from all over came to “the biggest show in the smallest state.” Guests like Jeffrey Dean Morgan from “The Walking Dead” and comic book legend Stan Lee were present to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. While only being around for five annual shows, the RICC has made huge progress since its debut when it comes to the organization of the show itself. Though it has improved over time, the lack of organization continues to irritate attendees.

to linger, but that is just a minor detail in a large show. One of the biggest organizational problems was the scheduling for the bigger celebrities attending. For example, Jeffrey Dean Morgan fans were shocked to find that they would have to wait hours in line for a picture or autograph, with some fans ultimately disappointed when they left empty handed. Regardless of some of

the disorganization, the weekend was a blast. The RICC offered a large array of talented artists looking to sell their work to the attendees, with affordable prices that allowed everyone to purchase something from a show, comic or film they loved. Across the show floor, you could find anything from collectibles to posters and incredible custom pieces from some of the most popular movies and

Long lines and confusion over navigating the convention itself continues

television shows around.

Not only did the RICC offer a wide variety of vendors, it also offered several panels of people from TV and movies. A panel is an event in which an attendee has the opportunity to see all their favorite actors of a specific show in one place discussing the program and answering audience questions. This year included a panel for both Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead.

The best part about going to conventions powered by fans is the people you meet while you are there. It is a place that allows everyone, young and old, to put differences aside and experience a good time where people can relate to one another. Everyone has something to fangirl/boy over and to know that you are not alone in that makes the experience all that much more enjoyable.

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“It’s a Wonderful Life” celebrates 70th anniversary

Robert Gagnon Anchor Staff

icture this--it’s Christmastime and you’re curled up in a ball on your couch with a warm fuzzy blanket and a warm cup of cocoa in your hand, or maybe a glass of wine, and you’re snacking on some delicious decorated cookies. All the lights are off except for the lights that are gleaming from your Christmas tree and you’re watching the 1946 masterpiece, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Sounds pretty good, right? “It’s a

Wonderful Life” is not only one of my favorite holiday movies but it is also one of my top five movies of all time. “It’s a Wonderful Life” is the inspirational story of George Bailey, played brilliantly by James Stewart, a man who’s spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. Stewart’s character feels tied-down to a family company that he had no interest in working for and a life that he never wanted to live. He sees his dreams and opportunities passing him by. When a financial discrepancy puts

Mr. Bailey in a difficult position, he contemplates ending his life; that is, until he meets his guardian angel Clarence, who comes down to earth to show him what life would have been like if he had never been born. Clarence teaches him that each man’s life can touch so many others.

I’m still shocked that the movie was a flop back in 1946; however, it still managed to be critically acclaimed and earn five Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director for Frank Capra, who also co-

wrote the screenplay and

“Time and time again, “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues to make me laugh, cry, and feel all warm inside.” produced and financed the film.

Time and time again, “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues to make me laugh, cry and feel all warm inside. The emotion in this film is so

pure, the performances are unparalleled and its themes and values are strong and insightful. All while giving us all the most important lesson of all: life, although a long and winding road, truly is wonderful.

This timeless classic is now available on Bluray and DVD with a new Platinum Edition. I strongly recommend that you continue to pass on the tradition of this beautiful enduring classic, ensuring it be seen and loved by generation after generation.

November 28 2016

Friday Providence Bruins vs. Binghamton Senators Nothing says winter in New England quite like local hockey Dunkin Donuts Center $22 // 7 p.m. SALON: Sherry Turkle This author explores her studies on communication in our digital culture and how to reclaim conversation The Providence Athenaeum Free // 5 – 7 p.m. Live Bait: Finger It’s simple: put your name in the fishbowl and wait for it to be called. Then tell your story. AS220 Black Box $7 // 10 p.m.

Saturday

French Outdoor Winter Market The French American School along with Providence Flea host this traditional European Winter Market 75 John Street Providence Free // 10 – 2 p.m.

Pawsox Enchanted Village Holiday Party See behind-the-scenes workings of the stadium and enjoy a variety of seasonal workshops McCoy Stadium Free // 11 – 3 p.m.

Celebration of Cultures Featuring folkloric dancers, music, storytelling, Caribbean dance, Afro-Brazilian martial arts, family activities, & plant tours Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park Free with canned good // 11 – 2 p.m.

Christmas with Ella Locally renowned localist Becky Bass presents Ella Fitzgerald’s best classics RISD Museum $10 // 2 p.m. A Jubilant Bach Christmas The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra present J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul $10 // 7:30 p.m.

On going

Tom Papa Much loved comedian of film, television and radio brings his tour to town Comedy Connection of RI $25 // Dec. 1-3 // 8 p.m.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas This unique adaptation of timeless holiday Berlin songs Ocean State Theater Company $40 // December, Thursday-Sundays

Annual Holiday Sale Enjoy holiday shopping with over 100 local vendors, or escape across the street for some hot cocoa Mad Dog Studios, Pawtucket Armory Free // Daily Dec. 1-4

City of Providence Holiday Celebration Welcome the season with ice skating demonstrations, a variety of choral treats, and activities galore Providence City Hall Free // Daily Dec. 2-3

Pedal Power: The Bicycle Play Support some of the city’s youngest playwrights as these fifth graders tell a story not just about a bike AS220 Black Box Donations accepted // Daily Dec. 1-4

ONCE This winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, comes for this weekend only PPAC $40 // Daily Dec. 2-4

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JASON WINDROW

Anchor Staff Aries (March 21 - April 19) People who are skeptical about the cosmos are skeptics in general. Don’t trust people who are skeptics. Only trust the ones that are truly devoted to getting the harsh facts. Even if the facts are wrong, at least they were devoted. Taurus (April 20 May 20) Don’t take a shower this whole week or you will have the worst week you will ever have. Dream about leaves and your family. Notice how the pumpkin on your window sill is rotting from the inside out. It’s a metaphor probably. Hang on tight this week. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Life has brought you some disappointments recently but this week things are

Horoscopes starting to look up to you. You will receive an A on a really huge paper and someone will invite you to get pizza with them. Things are changing Gemini, just stay patient. Cancer (June 21 July 22) Listen to Animal Collective this week and think about the summer. The winter is coming but summer will be here before you know it. Classes are starting to end and winter break may be tough for you but looking up pictures of swimming pools on the internet will energize you. Leo (July 23 Aug. 22) Visit the famous grave stone in Providence of H.P. Lovecraft and drink root beer while you look at his gravestone. Go to the Providence Athenaeum to read his books and strictly spend one hour there. Write

a Yelp review about your experience. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) Make a gofundme for a holiday special called “A Very Bernie Sanders Holiday”. Tell your friends that it’s always been your dream to see an old presidential candidate have their own holiday special. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Write a movie script having to do with a secret society that lives underneath the nation’s capital. Sell it to your favorite film company and make millions. Produce it, Direct it, Star in it. Success will come from it. Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) The recent election is still a sore on your skin. Take your time this 11

week to write articles like “How Bernie Sanders Can Still Win”, “What Bernie Sanders’ Cabinet Would Look Like”, and “What Would Bernie Do?”. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Indulge in to the work of Bill Murray this week and watch everything he has created. Start by watching old SNL clips and work your way to 2016. Get mango gelato and rake the leaves for your parents. Enjoy yourself. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Listen to “Who Let the Dogs Out” by The Baha Men backwards and hear the hidden message. That backwards message is your horoscope this week, don’t look to this paper for the answer. We can only do so much.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) Speak in only alliterations this week. If you can’t converse without an alliteration in your sentence, than learn ASL and sign your way through conversation. Think long and hard about the Holidays and plan winter activities for you and your friends to do. Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Say happy birthday to a stranger this week. There’s a 50% chance you’re right and a 50% chance you’re wrong. If you’re right people will think you’re the psychic, if you’re wrong they’ll just be confused. There’s no effect on you, so step out of your comfort zone this week.

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November 28 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.

Robert Gagnon Anchor Staff

Loving to hate protesters

ver the past week, many anti-Trump protesters have been scorned for exercising their First Amendment right. Even peaceful protesters, unlike those rioting in Portland, who did not commit the unforgivable sin of blocking traffic were on the receiving end of disdainful rhetoric. People recited the same tired tirade about how those who didn’t like the election result “should move to Syria” or that they were “unpatriotic.” Many of the people I heard saying this were, coincidentally, people I knew who were not terribly upset about the election results themselves. This appears to be true for the majority of the people that condemn protesters. Incidentally, peaceful protest is a constitutional right. Early civics classes teach that even if you do not like what protesters are saying they have the right to voice their concerns,

frustrations or opinions if they feel it to be necessary. Stating that protesters should simply leave the country if they don’t like the election outcome does not make anyone sound clever, as one of our country’s major values is its dedication to freedom of speech. There will always be times when we personally disagree with the message of a particular group of protesters. Eight years ago when the anti-Obama protesters held signs that said “Kenya is missing an idiot: Deport Obama,” little respect for such protesters could be had. However, these protesters couldn’t be condemned for the act of protesting and told to leave the country because they didn’t like the outcome of the election. That’s not how American democracy works.

supported African American civil rights were taunted by opponents as being weak and traitorous. This scorn is strikingly similar to the way some white people today mock as being social justice warriors other white people speaking out against racial discrimination.

It is so easy for people like me to sit back and claim that protesters should calm down, or that protestors are dividing the country and

Throughout America’s history, protesters have always borne the brunt of America’s derision: antiVietnam War protesters in the 1960’s were called unpatriotic, white men who

they should settle down so that the country can unite again. However, it’s easy to make those claims when the policies Trump espouses do not and will not negatively affect me. If you are not an immigrant, a woman, Mexican, Muslim, LGBTQ+ or part of any of the innumerous groups of people that Trump openly mocked, promised to ban or whose rights were threatened during rallies,

then it is impossible to understand the fear and outrage felt by these groups and such protesters. Burning an effigy is the least they can do to process the possible future they might be forced to experience. It’s important to remember that one day something might happen that you don’t agree with and it may be your turn to fight the good fight on the picket line.

Photo courtesy of NBCnew.com

Trump: swindler not businessman

Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

he persistence of the comical, easily disproved, national delusion that Trump is “a good businessman” is outright baffling at this point. Some of his supporters use this fallacy to excuse his unforgivable bigotry and unprofessional behavior admitting his statements about Mexicans and Muslims are awful, but claim we should still

elect him because “he’s a businessman” and a businessman is what we need to bring the country out of debt. So let’s review Trump’s claim to fame in the realm of business. His casinos in Atlantic City went bankrupt. He borrowed money at interest rates so high, 14% in some cases, that failure was inevitable. Four times he went to bankruptcy court, for four different casinos and he also filed

bankruptcy two other times for non-casino businesses. He blamed the casinos’ failures on the struggling Atlantic City gambling scene however, his casinos were actually in poor financial shape long before the city’s casino business started to flag.

But Trump did make money off of these casinos by taking money from investors, throwing little of his own money into the businesses, taking millions in salary and bonuses, and then leaving the investors take the blow when the excrement hit the fan. Steven Perskie, a New Jersey casino regulator back in the 1990’s, revealed that Trump even refused to pay numerous local contractors and suppliers, destroying their businesses just as he ruined his own. Photo courtesy of democracynow.com 13

There were many times that Trump, the GOP’s champion for small businesses, nearly strangled American’s small businesses on his path to bigger and better businesses. Architect Andrew Teroso spoke out against the “great businessman” for shorting him after he built Trump’s expensive Trump National Golf Club in Westchester, New York. Trump hired Teroso in 2002 and, despite praising his work throughout the entire project, refused to pay more than 20% of the agreedupon sum for the architect’s service. Teroso explains that Trump’s attorney threatened him, informing him that “If I were to sue the Trump Organization, I would get that money,” but that the organization would “... make sure that it took me so long and so much money that I was probably wise to accept this very meager sum.” Trump repeated this tactic for many contractors, suppliers, and service provider. A tactic I’m sure saved him a lot of money

but demolished American small businesses in its wake.

President-Elect Trump is not so much a businessman as he is the real estate equivalent of a restaurant patron that dines and dashes. When someone asks how anyone could doubt this wonderful businessman’s ability to perform financial miracles, help small business, and add jobs to the economy there is a very clear track record of chaos and destruction to point to. Trump amassed wealth by stepping on the little guy, stiffing local business owners, never keeping his end of the bargain, and borrowing money irresponsibly. That is the truth of his business ventures. This is a guy who going to stop deficit spending, keep his campaign promises, defend middleclass Americans, and, the most absurd notion of all, help small businesses? Hardly.

November 28, 2016

Creating my own music prison Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

y dad listened to a lot of “hippie music” like The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan so when, early one high school morning, I scrolled through my very parent-controlled iPod I had little hope for finding something good to listen to. My dad had graced me with the approval of a number of his personal CDs onto this device. To my surprised, one CD from his collection caught my eye. The album was a 1997 work by Creed titled “My Own Prison.” Eager for a break from repeatedly listening to every Disturbed and System of a Down song, I played the album.

Soon after, I began to wonder what such a heavy, distortion-loving group was doing in my Dad’s music. Nowadays, the titular track reminds me of walking in that bright sun slitting through New Hampshire trees during my time spent at my high school cross country team’s sleep-away camp. The first mournful, clean guitar chords are soon joined by light picking from a second guitar. In the verse the woeful speaker paints a picture of a courtroom that traps him, “walls cold and pale” holding him captive as his verdict approaches. “Screams fill the room” until suddenly silence swallows the court and his breath is the only movement in the

still room. He describes the “demons cluttering around” him as he waits in despair for a judgment he knows will be against him.

The chorus sparks at a light kick from the drums. Partway through the second verse, the guitar chords suddenly switch from a clean vibration to a distorted maelstrom. The mournful ballad shifts to a fierce, driving melody, a shift complemented by a more powerful vocal delivery. At the bridge, the speaker cries out to his God but is denied redemption, receiving only confirmation that “I created my own prison.” Despite the heavy use of religious imagery, I found a connection with this song. At this point my music had raised my Dad’s eyebrow and lead him to heavily censoring my iPod’s contents. I would often be caught skirting song-bans with secret devices, an event that would lead to something remarkably similar to a court hearing. I thumbed my nose at parental censorship the entirety of high school. This decision earned me a myriad of various consequences, and made my time a little rougher. I put myself through that period of tension and conflict that where, as the line goes, “I created my own prison.” At the time, this song spoke to me and the battle I was creating with my father over music and that connection is really what you’re always searching for in a good song.

Vagina Discourse On feminine washes and pH balance

Kayleigh: Personally, I use a sensitive skin Ph Balance feminine wash just because it makes me feel more secure and confident but I don’t use it everyday because I know it’s not the best thing for vaginal health. It really isn’t completely necessary because the vagina is a selfcleaning system and the body balances it’s own Ph so most cleansers will throw off an already balanced

system. I stay away from anything that is scented because I know that it can do more harm than good. I basically look at it as less is more.

Kristy: I am guilty of using the Summer’s Eve wash and wipes on a daily basis. I know that these are not the best, and I wish that I could find a different option, but they make me feel better

about myself. I started using them last year and I haven’t had any problems from using them. I do know that it is important not to throw off the pH balance of your vagina, and I know people who take cranberry pills to help with this. The wash that I use is specifically made not to throw off your pH balance, but I still am not a huge fan of using it.

Boys and their sneakers Robert Gagnon Anchor Staff

hat is with men and their obsession with sneakers? Wherever I go there are guys discussing what sneakers they have, what sneakers they want and what sneakers they are going to get. They describe them by number, color and edition. I can

understand talking about sports, movies, cars and, of course, women but sneakers make no sense. This talk isn’t even to impress the opposite sex, it’s to impress others guys which confuses me even more.

From observations I discovered this hobby or obsession is most popular amongst teenage boys. They collect them or for lack of a better word hoard them and display them like most people might display photos Photo courtesy of Creed 14

or art. They’ve become collectables; old ones, new ones, and even ones that you never plan on wearing. Boys also save the boxes to use as a display case or so that they can sell and trade them. Boys seem to own an average of 30-50 pairs and they all serve a different and specific purpose. Some are for outside play, some are

men wear shoes, however I’ve noticed that this hobby of collecting sneakers is also done by grown men. The only difference is that their goal is more focused towards actually buying and selling their sneakers which makes only a minimal amount of more sense.

For the sneaker collecting people, sneakers can go for anywhere between $200

Photo courtesy of weartesters.com for special events, some are for indoor play and some are for bad weather conditions. For the most part, many of them are to just have and are not worn. There are sneaker conventions and there are also people who wait for midnight releases for new editions coming out. Some pairs have a limited release which make them even more rare and expensive!

There’s this saying that boys wear sneakers and

and $400 just for having a Nike swoosh or a Jordan logo on the the sneaker. This is outrageous because that could easily be a car payment. Everyone collects something whether it’s big or small, expensive or cheap, we all can relate to collecting but most sneaker collecting looks to be more of an obsession than hobby and that is outright ridiculous.

Sports

November 28 2016

Fantasy Feature: the consistency of Kirk Cousins ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Asst. Sports Editor

t the surprisingly young age of 28, Kirk Cousins has quickly risen in the NFL, making a name for himself as a quarterback with his big, down the field plays. Cousins originally was just back-up for Robert Griffin III (RGIII) but with the injuries that RGIII has been dealing with, Cousins rose to the occasion and stepped in to lead the Washington Redskins.

game, including one rushing touchdown. He is currently ranked as the number one quarterback on the passing front, and the 4th overall, just above Tom Brady. He has passed for a total of 3,540 yards this season alone, averaging about 322 yards per game and a total of 20 touchdowns.

For anyone who plays fantasy football, that is a major key to winning— having a consistently strong quarterback to bring in the points, even when the rest of your team does not. Cousins is currently 8th overall for quarterbacks in fantasy football, with only one game where he recorded a single digit score. He has a total

of 181 fantasy points after 11 weeks of games because of the Redskins BYE week. The last two games Cousins and the Redskins played, against the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys, were both huge for Cousins as he passed for three touchdowns and over 375 yards in both games.

Cousins seems to only be getting better with age, finally maturing in form. He seems like he will be a strong contender if he makes it to the playoffs. Currently he is expected to lead his team to the Wild Card Round as the Washington Redskins now carry a record of 6-4-1.

Kirk Cousins was never very reliable, bouncing between starter and backup quarterback whether it was RGIII becoming healthy again or Cousins just not playing at the level where the coaching staff wanted him to be.

Once taking full control this season, Cousins has passed for at least one touchdown a

Photo courtesy of FOX Sports

Men’s Wrestling travel to Springfield ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Asst. Sports Editor

his past week, the Men’s Wrestling Team traveled to Springfield College to compete in the 2016 Doug Parker Invitational. Out of the 16

teams participating, the home team of Springfield College took the title with an impressive total of 195.5 points. Rhode Island College was not so fortunate, as the team fell short and placed 10th, scoring a total of 54 points. Leading the team was

senior John Georges, who finished in fifth place in the 285 lbs. class, with a record of 5-2 for the tournament. He ended the day with three total pins and his final match was a 10-6 victory against Southern Maine’s Mike Risti in the fifth/sixth place match.

Following Georges, junior Michael Gallagher also ranked fifth place in the 184 lbs. class, with a total record of 4-2 for the tournament with a couple of pins, ending his day in a 8-1 win to secure fifth. Finally, Zachary Ford ended with a 3-2 record at

the 157 lbs. class, picking up 6.5 points for the Anchormen.

The Men’s Wrestling team will go on to compete against Western New England University on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., which will be the first bout recorded on their overall record.

Anchormen lose to Bridgewater State JULIAN BORGES

Sports Editor

ast Tuesday night saw the Anchormen lose their second game of the season to visitors Bridgewater State University. The Rhode Island College Men’s Basketball team, who now hold a record of 2-2, started off the game strong by taking an early lead. With less than 10 minutes left in the first half, sophomore guard Jimmy Fritzson made a three-pointer which resulted in a 12-point lead

over BSU. The Bears retaliated with a layup from Bridgewater junior guard Rocky DeAndrade but RIC fired right back and ended up closing out the first half with an 11-point lead over the visitors with a score of 40-29. Bridgewater State walked off the court at halftime with ten turnovers while the hosting Anchormen walked off with the lead. At the start of the second half, the Bears finally buckled down and went on a 22-10 run against RIC. BSU senior forward Greg Romanko made a three-

pointer to put the Bears in the lead by one, 51-50. The trailing Anchormen regained form and went 10-4 against Bridgewater State. With less than eight minutes left in the game, RIC held a five-point lead over the visitors thanks to a layup from sophomore forward Justin Campbell to make the score 60-55. The Anchormen would fail to hold onto the lead and DeAndrade hit a three that tied the game at 65-65. RIC did not score again for the remainder of the game. The Bears went on to score six more points to 15

win 71-65—sending the Anchormen shaking their heads on the way to the locker room.

In the dub for BSU, DeAndrade got 15 points and five rebounds for the Bears while senior guard Patrick McGuinness managed 12 points and four boards. Fellow senior guard Fawaz Mass scored 22 points, rocked five rebounds, made five steals and had two assists. In the loss for RIC, junior guard Roosevelt Shider scored eight points, managed four boards and added three assists.

Fritzson got 15 points and seven boards while senior forward Dominque Bull had 15 points of his own along with six rebounds and two assists.

From the court, Bridgewater State shot 42.3 percent, 26.1 percent downtown and 77.8 percent from the charity stripe. The Anchormen shot 42.2 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point land, and 80 percent from the free throw line. RIC had 21 turnovers and held a 3635 shot advantage over the visiting Bears.

November 28, 2016

RIC’s Most Valuable Performers named MARISSA MARSELLA

Anchor Staff

he Most Valuable Performer of the 2016 season from each Rhode Island College athletic team was determined this week during a celebratory banquet hosted by the Quonset Point Officer’s Club. Each awarded player showed outstanding effort in their respective sport, offering support to teammates and leading them with pure talent as well as hard work.

RIC junior athlete Dayna Reilly from Swansea, MA was awarded the MVP award for Women’s Tennis. Also claiming the title of 2016 Little East Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Year, Reilly led her team in an almost undefeated season, posting a near-perfect 13-1 record while playing in the No. 1 Singles spot for the Little East Regular Season CoChampionships. With a 14-1 record at No. 1 Doubles in the Co-Championships, Reilly managed to earn 20 points, rightfully gaining the title of First Team All-Little East in both singles and doubles for the Anchorwomen.

starting in them all—leading the Anchormen to the program’s first-ever Little East Conference Regular Season Co-Championships. Registering 1,684.27 played minutes, Moura went 14-41, also averaging 1.07 goals against average, 111 saves, and a 0.847 save percentage with seven shutouts. With 16 total shutouts in his career, Moura leaves RIC tied for second on the school’s alltime shutout list. As for the girls, RIC sophomore forward Olivia Capraro from North Providence, RI was named the MVP for the Women’s Soccer team. One out of the

RIC senior athlete and goalie, Chris Moura from Rumford, RI was given the title of Men’s Soccer MVP. As a Second Team AllLittle East selection, Moura featured in 19 games—

four girls who played in all 19 games, Capraro made 12 starts for the team, tallying three goals and three assists for nine points. She ranks fifth on the squad for scoring.

RIC senior athlete Jonathan Carney from Bristol, RI claimed the MVP title for Men’s Cross Country. At the New England Division III Championships, Carney placed 226th with a running time of 28:36.05. He finished in 26th place at the Little East Championship, recording a personal best time of 27:40.69. Carney claimed 28th place at the Western New England

Invitational (28:24.00), 130th place at the James Earley Invitational (28:13.99), 18th place at the Pop Crowell Invitational (28:57), and 136th place at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational.

Allison Lomas, a RIC senior athlete from Saunderstown, RI, took the title of Women’s Cross Country MVP for 2016. Finishing 305th at the New England Division III Championship, Lomas managed an impressive 26:36.38 timed run that could not nearly compare to her astounding 21:49.56 race at the Little East

Championship, claiming 52nd place. She finished in 98th place at the Western New England Invitational with a timed run of 22:38, and in 295th place at the James Earley Invitational (27:13.12). With a time of 22:21, Lomas managed to take 52nd place during the Pop Crowell Invitational, and 205th place at the UMass Dartmouth Invitational (22:54.97).

Congratulations to all of the Most Valuable Performers of the Rhode Island College 2016 Fall Sports Season!

L-R: Allison Lomas, Chris Moura, Olivia Capraro, Jonathan Carney, Dayna Rielly, Abigayl White

Photo Curtesy of Alec Ematrudo

Women’s Basketball fall to Bears MARISSA MARSELLA

Anchor Staff

he Women’s Basketball team gave their all in a game against Bridgewater State this past Tuesday, but to no avail. The close game had a final score of 43-37, the crowd yearning for a comeback win similar to that of last week where the Anchorwomen defeated Salem State in a surprising overtime. Although the girls had great individual

successes, the team fell to the Bears after a long battle.

Rhode Island College senior athlete Alex Moore led the team with a gamehigh 19 points and four rebounds. This was not enough to lead her team to the victory this week. Her efforts, however, did not go unnoticed. Moore was titled the Little East Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week while her teammate, RIC freshman guard Jordyn Gauvin, was awarded the title of the

LEC Rookie of the Week for her outstanding efforts, averaging nine points, seven rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game for the Anchorwomen.

Despite their amazing talent, the girls could not pull off a win. RIC had an early lead at the start of the first half, holding a 6-0 advantage over their competitors after a layup by RIC freshman center, Jessica Brielmier. The girls managed to keep Bridgewater scoreless until the end of the first quarter

where the Bears chipped away at their losing score, eventually pulling out ahead of the Anchorwomen, 9-8 with 4:05 left in the first half.

The Anchorwomen briefly led the game in the end of the first half after RIC freshman Victoria Demers made a layup, putting the Anchorwomen ahead by a single point at 15-14. This unfortunately did not last long, as the Bears managed to score five more points before heading off the court

for halftime with a score of 19-17 on the board.

Upon return, Bridgewater extended its lead against the Anchorwomen, pulling out five points ahead in a new score of 26-21. In the fourth quarter, RIC responded with a 35-35 tie after Gauvin scored a 3-pointer against the Bears. With 5:05 left in the game, Bridgewater took on a 6-0 run, ultimately winning the game 43-37 against the Anchorwomen.