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he Democratic party must blame themselves for losing on every front during last week’s elections. They have tried their best to portray themselves as the bastion of inclusivity, a party which welcomes all Americans regardless of race or religion or sexual orientation, courting the black vote, the latino/a vote the minority of the week’s vote—but those leading the Democrats have allowed themselves to become disengaged and disinterested in bestowing their help on anyone who isn’t solely interested in furthering their own personal agendas, and now they have to pay the price.

Signs of the shifting political landscape were made clear at the outset of the GOP and Democratic primaries, as voters flocked to outsider, antiestablishment candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders—but those in power wouldn’t listen. In a nation plagued by political gridlock, still feeling the effects of the 2008 financial crisis, and largely

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disillusioned regarding the trustworthiness of career politicians, millions upon millions are clamoring for something different. A horrifying and embarrassing 13 percent of Americans approve of the job Congress is doing and only half of Americans even bother to vote! We just want someone we could believe in again, but the Democratic party, locked in their outdated mindset and married to Wall Street money, refused to acknowledge this. They clung to everything voters hated about the established political systems, closed their eyes, and pretended everything would work out in their favor in the end. When Debbie Wasserman Schultz and the Democratic National Convention rigged the primary race to ensure Hillary Clinton would win, they weren’t thinking about what the people wanted in a candidate, only what they themselves wanted. The more people pushed back against Clinton’s questionable connections to Wall Street, her typical

political flip-flopping and maneuvering and her trouble with the FBI, the more the Democratic Party doubled down on supporting her. Clinton was never the candidate voters wanted— she was everything Americans have come to despise about politicians and the establishment—but she was the candidate most willing to play ball with the rest of the Democrats and their bedfellows, and that was all that mattered. In their boundless arrogance, the Democratic Party never even considered the fact that Trump could beat them, and they never thought it necessary to change themselves for the voters.

And so people didn’t show up for the Democrats. Lifelong blue voters shrugged off their party, white women and white men, poor rural voters, latinos, muslims and millennials broke out of the abusive relationship with the parties that had fed them lies and courted their vote to then shut their ears and eyes to the very people who got them elected. Turning their

backs and opening their purses to lobbyists, special interest parties, Wall Street and the wealthy few. So America voted Trump, because desperate times call for desperate measures.

Desperate voters who have watched their way of life crumble, their incomes shrink and stretch to cover the skyrocketing costs of living, who see little hope in another “lesser of two evils” and want real change.

Instead of creating division in households, in families and in classrooms, Americans must turn to face the next issue, gear up for the next battle.

The U.S. has a stagnating economy, a country left behind by globalization, is actively furthering the destruction of our environment, a vanishing middle class, 15 million children living in poverty, 6 million citizens who cannot vote because of felony disenfranchisement, 50 thousand homeless veterans, a generation’s future being held ransom by the government, 1.2

trillion dollars in student loan debt, we are the only developed nation that does not have universal paid leave for mothers who have just given birth and we are still shooting rubber bullets at Indigenous children when they defend their sacred land against the interests of corrupt corporations.

This is not the time to let your voice be silenced, but instead to let this drive you to do better and to be better. No can ever put you down for being passionate about something you believe in, because that alone speaks volumes about your character. Whether you get involved at the local, state or national level, or simply by spreading the word around your college campus, the time has come. Collectively, we face a global threat of terrorism, rising oceans, and a concentration of power and money in the hands of the few, not the many. There will never be another chance to become informed, become involved and leave something better for those who follow us.

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Donald Trump to become 45th President of the United States TAYLOR DAME

News Editor

ur long national nightmare is over. The 2016 Presidential election has come to a close and, in a result that has surprised many, businessman Donald Trump has been elected to become the next President of the United States, with his running mate Governor Mike Pence set to be the next Vice-President.

Trump defeated opponent Hillary Clinton and secured the 270 electoral votes needed to become president early on Wednesday morning, after taking several swing states that President Barack Obama took in the 2012 race. Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania all went to Trump. Wisconsin also voted for a Republican for the first time since 1984. Political pundits credit the “Rust Belt” states for Trump’s victory.

In his victory speech on Wednesday morning Trump thanked his supporters fighting hard to get him elected. Trump was civil in his speech; he thanked Clinton and said that he congratulated her on a hard-fought campaign. When talking about what he planned to do in the White House, he said “No dream is too big, no challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach.” As the Republicans took

the White House from the Democrats, they also managed to retain their majority in both houses of Congress despite losing seats to the Democrats. The Democrats picked up two seats in the senate leaving it at a 52 to 48 split. In the House of Representatives the Democrats managed to pick up six seats. Three seats in the House have yet to be decided. The Republicans now control both houses in the Congress as well as the

Presidency, which has not happened since President George W. Bush was in office. They still have one issue to overcome, however, as they do not have enough votes to end the dreaded filibuster in the Senate. Democrats are expected to make heavy use of the tactic to delay and kill bills they oppose. Trump will take office officially on Jan. 20, 2017, when he is inaugurated in Washington DC.

Providence rally at the State House Wednesday night - photo by Rob Smith

Aftermath

TAYLOR DAME

News Editor

eople on all parts of the political spectrum are reeling after the results of the 2016 presidential race. Supporters of Donald Trump are celebrating their win, which has stunned those who supported Hillary Clinton. In the days following the election, people across the country have taken to the streets in protest against Trump. Supporters of Clinton, mostly young students, have organized rallies and marches to show their opposition to Trump and the policies he espoused on the campaign trail. There were large protests in Chicago,

Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Boston. Many of these protests have been centered around Trumpowned buildings such as his tower in New York and his hotel in DC. In Rhode Island 1000 people gathered at the State House in Providence to show their displeasure, on Wednesday night, with more protests and rallies on each of the following nights. While the protests have mostly been peaceful there have been some reports of violence and property damage. In Oakland, California, over 7,000 people protested on the third day of protests. Several of them blocked parts of Highway 580 and some were arrested. Police also used tear gas to disperse the

crowd after it was declared an unlawful assembly. In Portland, Oregon were some 4000 people gathered and were reportedly armed, and throwing objects at the police who eventually declared it a riot and made some 26 arrests.

“What needs to be addressed is how as a generation, we will be accused of being violent misfits, and on Wednesday night, that couldn’t be farther from the case,” said RIC senior Steven Sarijr on the rally Wednesday night in Providence.

“We just want respect. there are legitimate concerns and fears that need to be addressed. We have a lot of work to do, and a lot

of progress to make. And these rallies, the ones based in peace, are an important step in the right direction.” Reports of attacks on racial minorities and muslims have been reported in the aftermath of Trump’s victory. Hundreds of people have taken to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to share stories about how they have been harassed and abused since Trump won. The Human Rights Watch have called on Trump to refute the rhetoric he used during his campaign. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said the Trump must “repudiate alleged attacks on Muslim students at universities in Louisiana and California reportedly

by some of his supporters.” Trump said in his victory speech on Wednesday morning that he will be a president for “every citizen of our land.”

President Barack Obama, who had previously called Trump “unfit” to hold the office, has called on Americans to unite. Obama said in a speech that “we are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country.”

The president and the president-elect met at the White House and had a 90 minute discussion, during which they talked about how to best achieve a peaceful transfer of power. Obama noted that President George W. Bush had done the same thing for him in 2008.

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Local elections offer share of drama Derrik Trombley Anchor Staff

f there isn’t drama in an election cycle was there really an election? This year offered craziness, maneuvering, scandals and eventually an unexpected outcome in the Presidential race, but little Rhode Island also offered some tales of drama on Election Day as three big local stories captured the attention of the local news cycle.

First there were voting machines malfunctions. It began with lines as far as the eye could see at some precincts across the state. The state Board of

Elections had decided to update the machines used for tallying the votes and this caused major problems at polling places all over the state. Problems with machines were reported in Portsmouth, Middletown, Bristol, Warren, Warwick, West Warwick, Pawtucket and Providence according to NBC 10. Secretary of State Gorbea released a statement in which she said that “there are reports of long wait times at some locations. I am in contact with the state Board of Elections and local boards of canvassers to make sure these issues are addressed.” Some feared that this would reduce voter turnout, and

A message of resistance SHANE INMAN

Managing Editor

he morning following Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of the United States, posters appeared across the Rhode Island College campus with a message for all those who feel unsafe or unwelcome after the country’s decision.

“Why am I against Donald Trump?” the flyers read in large bold font, before going on to list reasons such as “Because I love my friends of color,” “Because I believe in the beauty, respect, and equality of women” and “Because I love my LGBTQ+ friends, whose identities are beautiful.” Below this is a message of acceptance and hope, imploring people to “Please do what you need to do to take care of yourselves at this time,” as well as listing the phone numbers

for the Trans Lifeline, Suicide Hotline and Suicide Text Counseling. The National Trans Lifeline has already reported a unprecedented amount of calls, 400 already in the month of November. A post on campus was shared as well reading, “Today’s the day to start resisting through organization and vocalization,” alongside an image of the flyer that has been shared hundreds of times. A printable version of the flyer was also included in the post.

These flyers could be seen in places like the front of Whipple Hall, Craig Lee and Alger Hall. By the next morning, all of the flyers had been removed.

indeed the total turnout in 2016 was more than 20,000 votes shy of turnout in 2012, 421,839 down from 446,049 according to the Rhode Island Board of Elections website.

The Speaker’s race sparked more controversy. Speaker of the House, Democrat Nicholas Mattiello, faced a tough reelection campaign against Republican Steven Frias in Cranston, District 15. This election pitted the most powerful man in the state against a relative unknown in political circles and on election night, with all of the precincts reporting, Frias beat Mattiello by 147 votes. Far from conceding defeat, however, Mattiello

claimed victory on the expected returns of the 714 mail in/emergency ballots cast in the days before the election but not tallied until Thursday evening. Once they were counted Mattiello was declared the victor, winning with 3,582 votes to Frias’ 3,517—a margin of only 65 votes. Finally there was Tiverton Casino. The bond referendums on the ballot in Rhode Island passed overwhelmingly, but all eyes were on Tiverton. Question 1 was a referendum to build an extension of the Twin River Casino near the border with Fall River, Massachusetts in order to generate gambling

revenue for the town and state. It passed overall in the state 55 percent to 45 percent, but the specifics of the measure required that it also be approved by the town of Tiverton itself. The vote there was closer, 52 percent to 48 percent to approve, but with mail in/ emergency ballots still to be counted some still believed that the proposal could be rejected. Once all the mail in ballots were added to the results, however, the casino was approved with 4,305 for 3,939 against. With this approval locally as well as statewide, the building of the Tiverton Twin River Casino can begin.

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Anchorville welcomed the winter sports menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams at the Anchor Madness rally. Students from Sweet Hall and the Anchorman himself were on hand to support the athletes.

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Assistant News Editor

New Zealand town builds underpass for march of penguins

the east coast of the South Island. Water and power supply lines were redirected so the underpass could be built along their natural route.

School janitor vacuums creative A small New Zealand images into carpet for community has taken measures to ensure the children safety of some its most vulnerable wildlife. Blue Penguins inhabiting the area have been at risk as they increasingly encountered traffic and curious tourists. Also found along the shoreline of southern Australia, the Blue Penguin is a member of the world’s smallest penguin species, growing to an average of 33 cm (13 in) in height and 43 cm (17 in) in length. They are also commonly referred to as Little Penguins or Fairy Penguins, and have now been given a bigger chance at survival. Supported by the local Waitaki district council, as well as a number of private businesses who offered labor, materials and advice, an underpass was built along the route they migrate from their nests to the sea at Oamaru Harbour, Otago, on

Ron Munsey, a night time custodian at Peter Woodbury School in Bedford, New Hampshire has been leaving artistic creations behind to delight schoolchildren as they come to class each morning. He uses a vacuum to create familiar and positive images in the classroom carpeting such as shooting stars, castles, sports team logos, Charlie Brown characters and Halloween symbols. Angie Perron Wyand, a first-grade teacher whose students are eager to see Munsey’s new work each day, told ABC News, “He’s obviously putting his time and creativity into something you’d think was a simple job but he’s taking it to the next level. He’s always very helpful. If you need something he’ll

get it for you right away. He cleans the rooms really well. He’s just goes above and beyond each night.”

Assistant Principal Dan Mitchell added, “His shift is when the kids are gone, so oftentimes they lack that connection between the night staff and the students here in the day. It really drives home the point that there are so many people that come in here after you’re gone and they work so hard to make a safe, comfortable and happy place for you to learn. He’s an employee of the school but he’s a stranger to the kids so to take that extra time with these small gestures really drives home that personal connection.”

Some positive notes from the 2016 Election In the aftermath of this hard fought and crass election, many lighter notes have been overlooked. Though Hillary Clinton did not become the nation’s first female president, several other names on ballots across the nation achieved their goal of being “first” in their fields. In

Nevada,

Democrat

Catherine Cortez Masto became the country’s first Latina Senator after besting Representative Joe Heck. The granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant and the former attorney general of Nevada, Masto is set to replace Democratic minority leader Senator Harry Reid. In California, State Attorney General Kamala Harris became the state’s first freshman Senator in more than two decades. Harris is the first IndianAmerican and second African-American female elected to serve in the United States Senate, defeating Loretta Sanchez and replacing outgoing Democratic senator Barbara Boxer. There is some speculation that Harris could become a presidential candidate in 2020, and has vowed to defy Presidentelect Donald Trump on immigration. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, the first disabled woman to be elected to the US House of Representatives, won her race for US senate against the Republican incumbent, Senator Mark Kirk. Duckworth is an Iraq War veteran who served as

a helicopter pilot when she suffered severe wounds in combat, costing her both legs.

A former refugee, Ilhan Omar became the nation’s first Somali-American legislator after she won a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Her victory was achieved with approximately 80 percent of the vote in her favor, and now she will be a much needed advocate for the large Somali immigrant population in America. Kate Brown was elected as the nation’s first openly LGBT governor in Oregon. Brown became governor in 2015, after the resignation of John Kitzhaber. Her win in the special election for governor makes her the first openly bisexual person elected as a United States governor. Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey came out as gay in 2004, however, he had already been elected at that time. Brown is also only the second woman to be elected as Governor of Oregon. Finally, Maine and Massachusetts became the first states on the east coast to approve the recreational use of marijuana.

Puppy dog tails & alt-rock bands, that’s what makes the world sweet LOUISA D’OVIDIO

Editor-in-Chief

re there any two things sweeter in this world than puppies & music? Maybe only adoptable puppies and great live music, and 90.7 WXIN has just that for you. On Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. they will be presenting “Beats for Treats,” a benefit concert to raise money for the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL), at Firehouse 13 in downtown Providence.

The benefit concert will include Rock Hunt 2016 finalist “Chamleon Culture,” local bands “Amongst Kings” and “No Not Nothing” and Boston Prog Rock band “Professor Caffeine & the Insecurities.” Tickets are $3 with a RIC student ID and $5 without one, all proceeds will go directly to PARL. PARL is a non-profit animal rescue located on Elbow street in Providence that has been dedicated to assisting people and animals in Rhode Island for over 100 years. They receive no

federal or state funding and rely solely on donations to provide humane care and forever homes to the 2,500+ animals that come through their doors each year.

This annual benefit concert will come at the close of WXIN’s 24-hour radiothon to raise money and awareness for PARL beginning on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. and continuing until the next evening, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. To make a charitable donation during the radiothon you can call 401-456-8787 or 401-465-9946.

And don’t forget— November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!

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Opinions

The views expressed in The Anchor, unless otherwise noted, are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent those of The Anchor or of Rhode Island College’s faculty, adminstration or student body.

The election

This is America

Derek Sherlock Anchor Contributor

SHANE INMAN

o my dismay Donald Trump won the election. At first thought it was a terrible nightmare but it soon sunk in that it was true. In the early hours of the morning, I silently sobbed as I read status after status on Facebook from friends expressing their fears about being deported or being murdered due to hate Photo courtesy of telegraph.co.uk crimes. These fears are not unfounded. Donald Trump built his platform around his that he does not mean what racist and sexist comments he says, that it was just a that were somehow so play on people’s emotions. easily overlooked by his This line of thinking is constituents. dangerous; a presidential We have allowed a racist, candidate should mean misogynistic, xenophobic every word that is said and man to become our understand the implication commander in chief. I feel a of their words within the huge majority of the people grand scheme of democracy who followed Trump do not and foreign affairs. care that he was backed by known hate groups, namely the KKK. I feel they do not care that Trump is scheduled to go to trial for the sexually assault of a 13-year-old girl back in the 90s.

I have heard Trump supporters I know proclaim

ANGELINA DENOMME

Opinions Editor

verybody has had that dream; your body is heavy with sleep and each breath is slow and full. In and out, deeper and deeper. Then, as if a sinkhole spontaneously opens, the bed drops out from under you and you’re you’re

In the face of this fear we must all band together and take a pledge to fight with every ounce to make sure that your rights are not trampled upon. Our voices will be heard in opposition as we batten down the hatches to ride out the

Managing Editor

onald J. Trump will be the 45th president of the United States, and no amount of wishing it weren’t true is going to change this fact.

In the wake of a horrific election season, there’s a temptation to be outraged at the outcome and to try to distance ourselves from the results. “This isn’t who we are,” we might say, or “he doesn’t represent America.” This is denial, plain and simple. Regardless of how many anti-Trump people you know or see on social media, the election has shown quite clearly that our country as a whole is pro-Trump. The majority of Americans watched the candidates, looked at their ballots, and said “let’s put this man in charge.” Even the popular vote numbers don’t change this, because everyone who didn’t vote may as well have cast a vote for the winner.

To deny that this is the case is to flagrantly ignore the most sinister aspect of Trump’s victory. America, as a whole, chose this man to lead us and to represent us to the world, which means that the largest part of our country not only tolerates his reprehensible behavior, but actively encourages it. All the racism, sexism, and every other sort of bigotry peddled by Trump may have gone against the stated values for which America stands, but apparently did not go against the actual values of Americans. Hatred and regressive ideologies won Trump the election because these things tapped into similar beliefs which silently surround us. What Trump has shown is not that there are still a great many people clinging to regressive attitudes and fearbased aggression within our country, but rather that these people are the majority of our country. They are the heart of America, and the rest of us just live here. We can hope for all the change and progress that we want,

Conquer fear with love

falling through the world. With every second you fall the fear builds and builds in your chest. You’ll never stop falling. You’re going to hit the ground hard. Then, just as quickly as you lost it you catch your breath and wake up clutching your chest. This is how I imagine half the country felt on election night when Donald Trump was elected president except

there was no waking up. The other half of the country is elated that their presidential candidate will make it to the White House and fight for their rights. Regardless of if your presidential choice was elected or not the hate is running deeper than ever in the country. Clinton fans are hateful that they will have a president that recklessly condemns entire

groups of people and Trump fans are hateful that Clinton fans get to judge their moral decency based on who they voted for. There is fear and panic all around; the country is in uncharted territory having elected a president with no political or military experience. Now, more than ever in contemporary history, the United States is a nation divided and people are rightfully scared and angry that we have come to this. These fears, this anger, it is valid no matter who you are. You’re allowed to be afraid and you’re allowed to be angry. Some people are channeling that anger into action and protesting, others are writing furiously and even more are just paralyzed. How do you come to terms with the state of the country?

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Love is the most important four letter word you can

but right now, at this very moment in time, America is not “better than this.” This is what we are, not just for the next four years, but until something fundamental shifts. If we can take nothing else of value from Donald Trump’s election, we should at least accept this unfortunate reality. If America were great, if we were good or noble at our core, Trump could never have become our president. The worst parts of our nation—the parts which we like to pretend are outliers who don’t speak for us— make up the dominant portion of this country. There is nothing to be proud of here. There is no reason to fight for what America stands for, because what it stands for is no more or less than what Trump has based his campaign on. It’s deeply unsettling to acknowledge that our country is fundamentally not what we want it to be, but all we can do now is accept this.

use against people who are trying to spread fear and hate. No matter the person, no matter the side you’re on, lead all your interactions from this point forward with love. Protest with love, write about love and be a beacon of love and hope. Be compassionate, be understanding and listen to what people are saying, and even more importantly, what they aren’t saying. The only way to tackle fear and hate is to move forward with love.

How we all react in this moment will determine a lot more than the next four years. This moment, it is history in the making, and if we all can come together and be cognizant of that fact we will be able to create the future we want for ourselves and for future generations. Take the time to breathe, step away from the hysteria of the world, find a quiet spot and make the decision to be a leader full of love.

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Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

ast Tuesday, many progressives expressed astonishment at Trump’s victory. It was unbelievable that an unapologetically xenophobic, racist, fascist charlatan breeding hatred against basically everyone was able to carry enough votes from Americans to win the Electoral College. Unfortunately, one has to wonder where these surprised liberals have been for the past few years

President-Elect Trump, no surprise

because the train of thought and the mode of behavior Trump exhibits is something that can clearly been seen by the average American daily, no matter what state you live in. People who agree with Trump’s outlandish comments are not an anomaly, they are everyone and everywhere. These are the people we live with, went to school with and even work with. They are in our families, our communities,

our workplaces and our colleges. They live in our suburbs and our cities, both the poor and the wellto-do. They grew up with you. Most of them aren’t screaming their beliefs from the rooftops but they came out in droves to vote for a man who will shout it for them. There are those who declare that social issues aren’t important in politics and they claim that the only thing that matters in an

election is the fiscal policies of the candidates. By not believing in the importance of social issues many Trump supporters were easily able to overlook any sound bites the President-Elect may have given during his campaign run and simply vote for him based on the idea that Republican policies are more important than a few racist remarks. Regardless of how voters came to the decision to vote for Trump on Election Day it truly shouldn’t be so surprising. Just last year liberals came under attack for attack the Confederate flag’s unwavering popularity. This was especially true after Dylann Roof told his roommate he wanted to start a civil war and shot nineAfrican Americans in a prayer

service. This is just one example of the thousands of hate crimes and bigoted remarks we’ve heard from the country.

Discrimination is not a new phenomenon, it is ingrained in the history of America and the myth that racism has ended has only allowed people to falsely believe that electing a narrow-minded leader was impossible. Trump fans are all around us and always have been. Trump may have been able to bring hordes of them out of the woodwork to campaign for him but many of them were already out in the open slinging discriminatory comments whenever the time arose. If people haven’t seen the massive amount of racism in the country, they probably didn’t have their eyes open.

Entitlement doesn’t equal respect Photo courtesy of inthesetimes.com

The American Dream is dead Mary Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

t the age of seven my father came to the U.S. from Guatemala and would eventually become a resident of the United States. He did not speak a word of English and when the automatic doors of the airport opened he jumped back and yelled, frightened by this new and unfamiliar world.

He grew up on the south side of Providence, went to an extremely impoverished school and at the age of 17 had a child. Although he was a young father, my dad strived to make a better life for our family by becoming an educated and hard working business man. He has created a good life in a country that loves and accepts hard work and resilience.

These ideals, my father instilled in me are why I cannot stomach to accept a president who degrades and ridicules those who want a

better life for themselves and their families.

When Trump officially became the next president of our country, cries were heard throughout our nation. Some cries of joy and others of disbelief and pain.

As a woman, an American citizen and above all, a human I am shocked and upset with the decision made during this year’s election. I am proud to live in a country where free speech and democracy are the protected right of the people, however, the anger and hate that fueled this election has been misdirected and obviously miscalculated. Trump’s entire campaign was filled with animosity towards minorities, blatant sexism towards women and attempting to ‘make America great again’ without any real plans to do so. Unfortunately, Trump doesn’t seem to understand that our nation is already great and our only problem is that we are lost. I

believe

that

Donald

Trump thinks hatred and anger are the way to ‘make America great again’ and that our country needs a leader like him to be the loudest person in the room.

Truly, what I think we need is a leader who can speak to citizens of all races, genders, religions, beliefs and cultures without dismissing them as inherently less than himself. The country needs a president who will encourage The American Dream so that stories like my father’s will continue to unfold. If we are no longer the land of opportunity for people who are willing to work for it, then this country is only going to fall into disrepair.

I am upset with the decision to elect Donald Trump and I wonder how long it will take our nation to heal. The future feels uncertain and the country is not done hurting. I will not give up the fight for the ideals that our ancestors had for this country. Our words are our weapon, and it is time for

Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

here is a definite difference between respecting one’s right to express their opinion and respecting the opinion itself. Many people tie the statement “everyone is entitled to their opinion” with the false statement “you have to respect their opinions.” The suggestion that they are mutually exclusive is baffling. There must be a line drawn somewhere. When a politician in the House Committee of Science and Technology argues that the ice caps melting won’t cause sea levels to rise because “ice or water, it’s the same amount of water,” there is no necessity in respecting their comical lack of basic understanding.

Or when people defend Trump’s demonization of immigrants with proclamations of him simply speaking the truth I do not have to respect their opinion.

Politicians, journalists, and every other average Joe in America are entitled to their opinion, free from the fear of government oppression, however this does not mean that opinions exist on another level of

human interaction free from all criticism. Individuals are not forced to respect all opinions nor do they have to remain silent and leave even the most obscure and baseless opinions free of criticism.

This fanciful idea that freedom of speech prevents others from criticizing things you say impedes the freedom itself. Furthermore, it encourages people to never challenge their own perspectives and beliefs which leads to a lack of critical thinking and low personal standards in determining truth from fallacy. It is worrying to see this pernicious notion infect the nation and more specifically college campuses. People believe that free speech permits them to walk around in a bubble, protected from opposition of any kind. They erroneously perceive criticism as a “suppression” of their right to an opinion, or a rude violation of their right to vocalize their thoughts. Do not complain that no one is allowed to dispute any opinion which they do not like or agree with because that would in and of itself impede the idea of freedom of speech to which we all hold dear.

Vagina Discourse

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The woes of periods and PMS

The questionable hair Kristy

In a society where women face the social pressure to alter themselves to look a certain way, shaving is just another entry on the list of grooming responsibilities that they must partake in. Women are expected to be clean shaven and any hair in the “wrong” places can often bring up judgement and assumptions. There

seems to be an unwritten rule that men are allowed to look like cave men, but women are supposed to be smooth as silk. As much as I think this is ridiculous and that everyone should be able to choose if and what they shave, I myself am an avid shaver. To me, nothing feels better than getting out of the shower with smooth legs. If I do not shave, I get itchy and feel very uncomfortable and I am generally way more into shaving during

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No matter how carefully you shave there always seems to be that annoying little patch of hair found on your shins or kneecap or ankles that you miss. Nevermind when you accidentally wear a tank

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day out of the year. Most people won’t even notice the times you slack on shaving and the only one that will probably notice is you. Being self conscious about something that is natural will only lead you to being uncomfortable in your own skin and inhibit your confidence from being unconditional. Do whatever feels comfortable for your body hair, but never give anyone else the power to dictate your choice.

Point/Counterpoint: Will Trump effect change in the country? SHANE INMAN

Managing Editor

VS.

Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

The world might not end but Trump will still change our country in reprehensible ways and those who claim he “won’t actually change much” are misguided. Trump appointed a climate change skeptic to a team meant to deprive the EPA of power and has plans to dismantle the rights of LGBT people. Hence, Trump might not end the world, but he could still do damage to civil and environmental rights.

Policy-wise, sure the country will see changes, but Trump won’t actually be able to change our country at its core. What he has done, and will continue to do, is reveal what our country really is. All the toxicity we’ve seen and will continue to see was already a part of our nation, and Trump’s presence has simply lifted the veil so we can see it.

Yes, he has lifted the veil, and with that he will be able to roll back decades of social progress while also hurting the economy with regressive policies. He has validated racists, stoked hatred against immigrants, thumbed his nose at marriage equality by choosing a VP who believes in gay conversion therapy. His success has validated the views of legions of people just like him and this will have a drastic effect on our nation’s culture.

Your point about validation is exactly correct, but validation does not equal change. All the hate we’ve been witnessing due to Trump’s campaign already existed in disturbing quantities, which is the reason Trump was elected at all. This presidency won’t actually change our culture, but merely provide the illusion of change as it encourages the more despicable parts of our country to come forward and be loud and proud about their bigotry.

If there’s one way a Trump presidency can change the national mindset, it’s through the children. When the generation growing up now see a president espousing xenophobic and sexist beliefs they may start to believe that these viewpoints are inherent to being American. Children then could become more accustomed to such regressive beliefs than we would want and less likely to find outrage in it.

Our country itself, this amalgam of the values and beliefs will not change because of any single president. Not even Trump. Real and lasting societal change takes a lot longer than four years to take effect. For example, reconstruction after the Civil Rights movement wasn’t just about making new laws but about changing the national mindset. Trump may have total control of our government for at least the next two years, but this does not equate to control over the hearts of the American people.

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arts and lifestyle

Hacksaw Ridge

Mary Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

ctor and director Mel Gibson’s most recent film, “Hacksaw Ridge,” tells the incredible true story of a war hero who refused to be armed during combat. The film is set during a World War II invasion and follows the story of a young war medic, Desmond T. Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, and his difficult and inspirational story about war and peace. The film perfectly combines raw emotion, difficult battle scenes and graphic images, all of which add to the film’s ability to put its viewers into the world of war. Intertwined in the film is the love story between Doss and his wife Dorothy, portrayed by Teresa Palmer, who is distraught at letting her new spouse go off to war. Both Andrew Garfield and Teresa Palmer have great chemistry, which

makes the love story more intense and believable. The strong emotion worked into the battle scenes is another key component of the film’s realism. Seeing young men completely shut down and go into shock was difficult to watch, but adds to the sense of rawness and reality that Gibson wants to evoke.

Gibson excels at this.

If you enjoy the works of Mel Gibson, then you will enjoy this film very much. Not only is Gibson a good director, he is also an amazing storyteller who

Further contributing to this was the gruesome violence in all of the battle scenes, some of which are difficult to watch. Like in many of his other films, Gibson does not hold back in allowing moviegoers to see everything. Although bloody at times, “Hacksaw Ridge” is not utterly unbearable to watch, even if you are easily grossed out by those kinds of scenes. It’s important for a director to make his work as real as possible, and here

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ne thing fans love is when a favorite TV show is resurrected from the dead. That happens to be the case for the animated series “Young Justice,” as the announcement came earlier last week that this previously cancelled show was being picked up for a third season. The show is based around a new group of our favorite sidekicks who come together to help the Justice League with more covert missions. The team started off with Aqualad, Superboy, Kid Flash, Miss Martian and the Boy Wonder Robin, but with small additions through season one and a time skip for season two, we see the team grow into a larger, more advanced operation. The series was supposedly cancelled due to receiving more female viewers while the broadcasting company wanted more of a male

audience to sell more merchandise. However, with the help of the massive fan base, male and female alike, fans were able to get the show running again. The new season will most likely be made with help from Netflix and the original producers of the show, Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman. I’ll admit to bingewatching both seasons of “Young Justice” on Netflix at least three times. The concentration on characters is something we don’t usually see in superhero shows, and it’s refreshing to change things up from the original heroes like the Bat family and the Flash family. With the way season two ended, leaving me in tears, I cannot wait for the premiere of season three, though the release has yet to be dated. Either way, I am quite overwhelmed by this, as any fan of the first two seasons should be.

connect with the character and feel a strong sense of pride in our country. Stellar direction, strong characters and an ability to create realistic action make this a movie you can’t miss.

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Tips for beginning runners

Superhero Central SARA MASSA

is always able to surprise and shock audiences. As a film, “Hacksaw Ridge” is powerful and inspiring to watch. As a dedication to the man it is based on, the story leads viewers to

SOPHIE COSTA

Anchor Staff

unning is one of the best things you can do for your body, but the physical and mental stress that it comes with it can easily scare people into thinking that it’s the enemy. Here are a few methods that can help prevent injuries and make your running experience a better one. When people start to go for runs, they tend to overestimate their abilities and overdo it. Building the stamina to go for even a one mile run takes quite some time. It is best to start slowly and build from there. There is no shame in going for a light jog and eventually working your way up. Overworking your body on the first try can cause serious injury physically and mentally, which can prevent you from trying it again. The next tip is to keep your activeness consistent. Going run a run every day, or

most days, is imperative to maintaining the incentive to get out there. The best way to keep yourself accountable is to sign up for a 5k. This will give you a goal to work towards while tracking your progress. Signing up for a 5k will also throw money into the mix, which can be a great motivating factor for most of us. Learning proper form for running is key to becoming a successful runner. Running may seem easy and something we are just automatically trained to do, but it is actually one of the most injurious forms of exercise if not done properly. To keep your body safe from injury when you are running, you want to make sure that you are keeping your head stacked over your spine and be sure to relax your shoulders and engage your abdominal muscles as much as possible.

Personally, I cannot run if I am not dressed in comfortable and practical

clothing. You don’t need anything fancy; a pair of tight sports leggings or shorts and a basic shirt will do just fine. The most important part of the attire when it comes to running is footwear. A good pair of running sneakers can make or break your experience. Make sure to find whatever works for your feet and your style, you want to make sure your shoes provide solid support but also make you feel light on your feet.

Lastly, keep yourself energized and hydrated before and after your run. Running on an empty stomach can cause weakness and dizziness; however, running on a full stomach can cause serious cramping. To keep a happy medium, have something light like a banana or toast before your run and save your meal for after. There are many components to becoming a good runner, but the most important part to is keep it fun and stress free!

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Giving back during this holiday season Madeleine LeBlanc Anchor Staff

uman nature allows us to sometimes overlook that other families are less fortunate than ours around the holiday season. No matter what family traditions you hold close to your heart, or where you gather to celebrate, there are simple gestures we can make in order to ensure our community has the opportunity to enjoy the festivities. These three quick and easy ways to spread joy and generosity are something even a busy

college student can make time for.

One way to get involved in your community is to donate food items that will help a less fortunate family enjoy a holiday meal. There are over 200 Feeding America food banks located across our nation, including one 15 minutes away from Rhode Island College. Feeding America has made it their mission to help supply families in need with food, especially during the holiday season. In the last year, Feeding America was able to raise and donate over four billion meals, taking

their mission one step closer to ending the fight against hunger.

During the Thanksgiving season, the food bank looks for donations of holiday staples that include canned vegetables, canned cranberry sauce, stuffing, and instant potatoes. Prebaked pies and other dessert items are welcome, as are beverages such as apple cider. The kindness of a simple donation could change a family’s holiday for the better.

Another great way to get involved and help out your community during

the holiday season is to clean out your closet. Old coats and sweaters that are gently used can be donated to any local Salvation Army location, as well as to many food banks. Your old coats will be cleaned, refurbished and given out to families with children that are in need of winter gear.

Lastly, and likely the easiest way to turn someone’s day around, especially during the sometimes stressful holiday season, is to pay it forward. The idea behind paying it forward is to pay for someone else’s coffee or meal and hope that they will

go on and do a good deed for someone else in return. This hopefully creates a chain reaction where good deeds are being passed forward. During the holiday season, many people feel the frustration and stress that is brought on us due to planning, shopping and having extra family around. Something as simple as paying for the person behind you in the Dunkin Donuts drive-through can change their day altogether. During the holiday season this small gesture can remind others of the kindness and joy that the holiday season also brings.

The Classic Corner: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” THOMAS SACK ANCHOR STAFF

hen one hears the word “Muppet,” the image of eccentric puppets performing slapstick comedy with celebrity guests usually comes to mind. One does not typically associate Jim Henson’s whimsical characters with high-end cinema; rarely are the Muppets used to tell a powerful story complete with an amazing cast, sophisticated c i n e m a t o g r a p h y, and a breathtakingly b e a u t i f u l soundtrack. In a refreshing twist, this is exactly what audiences get in “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” a film that epitomizes the cliché, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

not change his ways. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who take him to Christmases from his past, present, and future. The Muppet characters everyone knows and loves cleverly populate these roles, and the result is much humor and a series of heart-warming moments.

What really sells “The Muppet Christmas Carol” to audiences is a stellar performance from Michael Caine who portrays Ebenezer Scrooge. Caine has an uncannily warm on-screen presence, which

makes his interpretation of Scrooge one of the best and most complex in film history. Subtleties in Caine’s acting portray more emotion than dialogue ever could, and Caine’s ability to convincingly perform alongside his Muppet costars is truly worthy of praise. The Muppets themselves blend seamlessly into the world around them. They benefit from smart scriptwriting, and they are brought to convincing life by longtime Muppeteers, such as Frank Oz and Dave

Goelz. Overall, the cast of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” is fantastic and makes the movie run like clockwork. “The Muppet Christmas Carol” features surprisingly excellent visuals. The film composes and frames shots in such a way that everything depicted onscreen has great emotional impact, and practical effects are enhanced by nonintrusive CGI that, at times, allows for some rather stunning imagery. Without a doubt, when it comes to cinematography, this film

is a wonder for the eye to behold.

By far, music is the strongest facet of “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” All of the film’s songs are catchy and well written. They are profound despite their simplicity, do not hinder story progression, and provide great insight into the minds of the characters. Instrumental pieces are equally important to “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” as they create a holiday atmosphere that can easily get one into the Christmas spirit.

“The Muppet Christmas Carol” is a faithful comedy adaptation of a classic Christmas story by Charles Dickens. Set in England during the 1800s, the film tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who will face a grim fate if he does

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“The Muppet Christmas Carol” should not be overlooked. Families are sure to love this film, and it is a perfect way to introduce younger generations to the Charles Dickens novel on which the film is based. Everyone will be delighted by the hilarity and heart of “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” which can be watched time after time and never get old. There’s something for everyone in this classic.

The King and I

PATRICK CONNOLLY

Anchor Staff

his is how you do a revival right.

Unless we’re counting the 1999 animated adaptation that incorporated animal sidekicks at every turn, I had yet to see a legitimate production of “The King and I” until last week at the Providence Performing Arts Center. While it’s always going to be challenging to top something like “Carousel” or “South Pacific,” “The King and I” is an astonishing achievement, ranking among the finest productions I have seen in years. This revival focuses on the story of Anna, played by Laura Michelle Kelly, teaching the children of Siam the ways of the world. All the while she is developing a stubborn, but eventually

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close, relationship with the King, played by Jose Llana. Throughout the story, characters learn that their values of faith, feminism and science can be challenged by things they never knew.

While the classic songs from this musical, such as “Getting to Know You” and “Shall We Dance.” are excellently performed, there are a few other numbers in this musical that I thought were just as good, or perhaps even better. Those songs can be found in the subplot involving Lun Tha, portrayed by Kavin Photo courtesy of haroldnews.com Panmeechao, and Tuptim, played by Manna Nichols. The impact of these songs makes this production one Llana, Kavin Panmecchao, As an introduction to “The Nichols, Joan King and I,” I couldn’t have has left me humming “We of the best I’ve seen in Manna years. During the overture, Almedilla, among others, found a better place to start. Kiss in a Shadow” and “I there are amazing, colorful and all pull their weight. I highly recommend you Have Dreamed” as much as I can. They are both beautiful lighting effects on the front While the set is not as give it a chance while it’s in songs, and are some of of the curtain that give a grandiose as some might Rhode Island. This portrayal Rodgers & Hammerstein’s great deal of depth to the expect it to be, it is used is something absolutely space. The cast assembled in a way that’s beautiful wonderful indeed. best work. here is truly exceptional: and surprising—those are It’s not just the music Laura Michelle Kelly, Jose elements I won’t give away.

Show ‘em how you live, show ‘em how you fight Providence LOUISA D’OVIDIO

Editor-in-Chief

he “Bleed for This” Providence redcarpet premiere will not disappoint you, fellow Providence townies, fans of thick Cranston accents, or anyone with a soft spot for incredible sports comebacks the likes of which Rocky Balboa would be proud of.

“Bleed for This” tells the true story of Vinny Pazienza, a Providence native, which has been called the most incredible comeback in sports history. After a near fatal car accident leaves World Boxing Champion Vinny Paz, ‘The Pazmanian Devil,’ with a broken neck and doctors warning that he may never be able to walk again. Shot in part in RI, the film follows Paz, played by Miles Teller, from three time world boxing champion to bedridden ex-fighter falling into despair over what living life without a fight means to him. Watching the opening scene play out will cause a swell of pride in any RI natives’ or Providence

yankee’s chest. “I’m gonna to kick your Italian a-back to Boston!” brags Paz’s opponent to which Vinny’s father, played wonderfully by Ciarán Hinds, shoots back: “Ay! We’re from Providence!” in a thick Rhodey accent before lunging into the transgressor’s face to the bombastic bassline of The Stroke by Billy Squier. The movie has a lot of fun and at the same time feels like a heartfelt Thank You note to Providence. The entire cast seemed to express this, gushing about the food, the people and the city.

Rhode Islander accent throughout the film and captures Vinny’s captivating mix of showman’s bravado and sportsman’s humbleness. When asked what advice Paz gave in order to play him on the silver screen, Teller said matter-of-factly, “he told me to stuff a banana in my undies.” Fun, energetic and inspiring to the last, “Bleed for This” premieres in theaters everywhere Thursday, Nov. 17.

When asked about the inspiration for the film in a Q&A following the showing in Providence, director Ben Younger said, “It came from the people in this community. The people of this city came out to support us.”

The scenes of Pazienzas’ home in Providence, they felt like they were filmed in my Nona’s house, getting the Italian-Catholic mis-enscene so perfect; their world felt lived in and homey. Miles Teller has a killer

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Horoscopes JASON WINDROW

Anchor Staff

Question: “I have been struggling in one of my classes all semester. I keep doing poorly on all of the quizzes and exams no matter how hard I study. I think that I need to withdraw, but I feel like a failure. Do you have any advice?” -F for failure Hello F for failure! I’m going to start by telling you to relax, take a deep breath, and look on the bright side. You are bettering yourself and standing out by simply attending college and trying to achieve a larger goal. You are not a failure! Keep in mind that you are human and cannot accomplish everything. Some classes require more attention than others.

Dearest F, I’m making a point to not address you as a failure. If failure is determined by a school grade, then man are some of us in trouble. One of the toughest things to do when stressing about school is keeping things in perspective. Will this single grade matter six months from now? Is this the biggest issue in your life right now? Do you honestly have the time to dedicate to this class? If you really feel that the class will have such a negative impact on your overall GPA or life in general, then withdrawing from the class is absolutely something you should be considering.

Consider your mental From here try to plan health. Think about the out your schedule and amount of time you be realistic, ask yourself, spend on the homework, “Can I do this?” There is the time you spend in the no shame in withdrawing class and the time you from a class; I had to spend in study groups, withdraw from two and add together all the classes at Rhode Island stress you feel during those moments. College. Don’t forget there Having your life revolve are numerous support around success in a single systems out there to help class is far too much you. You should contact pressure for anyone. than feeling your professor so that Rather together you two can like a failure, look at review your grades, what the situation as a bold you’re struggling with, decision you had to make and ultimately answer the for the overall wellbeing question of whether or of your education and not you should withdraw. mental stability. I’m confident that your professor has seen students going through the same thing that you are right now. Believe it or not, most professors want to see you succeed and pass their class, so they should be the first person you talk to about this issue. You are not alone and you control your own stress level, so always remember to breathe!

Absolutely consider reaching out to your professor to discuss your options and get their input into the situation. They can provide you with resources and advice to help guide you in the right direction. Weigh the pros and cons of your options, but remember to keep your sanity and mental health a priority. F is for fearless and fantastic.

Aries (March 21April 19) Aries, go to Thayer Street and attempt to use every single bathroom there. Try out the Brown Bookstore, venture into the CVS, and order a venti espresso at Starbucks so you can try out their bathroom. Be one with the Thayer Street sewage line. Taurus (April 20May 20) Lots of hussle and bussle have centered around Comic Con lately but sometimes Comic Cons are so big! So many fandoms all in one place can be a lot for anyone, especially you, Taurus. Create your own Comic Con and cater to a fandom that isn’t represented at this one, like the Seinfeld Community or something less represented. Someone will thank you in the long run. Gemini (May 21June 20) Gemini, go to a museum and recreate Ben Stiller’s Night at the Museum. Become a security guard and start talking to the display cases. Maybe one of the displays will become a love interest. Maybe you’ll make friends. Maybe people will look at you weird for talking to display cases, but who cares, it’s your life. Cancer (June 21- July 22) Buy your tickets to next year’s Pumpkin Chucking and start planning how to build a catapult to chuck those pumpkins. Start planning a garden to build pumpkins that you can chuck. The cosmos are unaware if next year the pumpkins will be provided. Have fun this week, Cancer.

Leo (July 23-August 22) Leo, plan a movie date with friends and see what you wanna see. Invite everyone out to dinner but have them pay for you. They might be concerned if everything is okay fiscally but just assure them it is and you just forgot your credit card. Pay them back some other time and don’t sweat it. Virgo (August 23- September 22) Virgo, start binge watching all of Bob Ross’s The Joy of Painting. See if it’s calming. Being your metamorphosis into Bob Ross. Buy a canvas and paint; paint what Bob sees, paint what Bob does, amd paint Bob Ross painting a Bob Ross painting. Libra (September 23- October 22) Libra, eat a jar of peanut butter and listen to Maroon 5’s greatest hits. Think about the underworld and Greek legends and how you spent so much time on that in 6th grade but it only comes up as trivial knowledge. Think about how you could become a demigod. Scorpio (October 23- November 21) Scorpio, commit a crime and create a plan to free yourself from said crime, or maybe just think about committing a crime and create a plan to get out of it. Read law books, get a lawyer, hire a creative consultant, and make this into a performance piece. Be creative this week.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Sagittarius, think about Michelle Obama’s “When they aim low we go high” speech and basically just think about Michelle Obama and her life and career. Create an opinion, make a shrine. Hate her, love her, whatever you do thinking about Michelle will grant you a good week.

Capricorn (December 22January 19) Capricorn, you have a lot of time on your hands for procrastinating. What better way to procrastinate than creating a Linkedin account and making connections? Create a list of the top 10 best Linedkin profiles that you can find and share them to no one. Those connections belong to you. Aquarius (January 20February 19) Aquarius, think about V from Vendetta or Guy Fawkes. Think about how now instead of blowing up Parliament, he’s busy making eggs in a basket for Natalie Portman and hacking into computers. What a life this guy’s leads, huh? Just think about that and that’s really it. Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Pieces, listen to Lindsay Lohan’s discography this week and think about cherry lip balm. The months are getting colder and lips are starting to get chapped. You should totally be hoarding all the Chap Stick you can now before it’s too late.

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Sports

Women’s Swimming struggles with Eastern Connecticut ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Asst. Sports Editor

his season for the Rhode Island College Women’s Swimming team has been off to a rocky start, beginning with the Bridgewater State Relays. At the Relays, Sydney Curran, Madison Lane, Courtney Payne, and Abbie Leazes all placed third with a finishing time of 1:56.92. They also recorded a second place finish on the 400-yard freestyle with a time of 4:24.34. Against

the

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of St. Joseph, the Ladies took a loss of 103-144. The team took 2nd place in the 200 yard medley relay. Individually, Abbie Leazes took 1st place in the 1000 yard freestyle, 100 yard butterfly event and the 500 yard butterfly. Sydney Curran took 1st place in the 200 yard freestyle and 50 yard butterfly. Courtney Payne also took 1st place in the 50 yard breaststroke and the 100 yard breaststroke. Next up was the Louise Goodrum Invitational where there is no team scoring and only individual scores are recorded. Sydney Curran recorded three top-10

finishes: 3rd place in the 50 yard backstroke, 8th place in the 50 yard freestyle, and 9th in the 100 yard backstroke. Leazes also notched two top 10 finishes for the day with 8th place in the 200 yard freestyle and 9th in the mixed 1,650 yard freestyle. Against Eastern Connecticut, the Anchorwomen took a tough loss of 64-125, with Curran leading the team with three 1st place finishes in the 100 yard IM, the 100 yard breaststroke, and the 50 yard breaststroke.

Women’s Basketball

falls to Friars

MARISSA MARSELLA

Anchor Staff

he Anchorwomen were defeated by Providence College during the Women’s Basketball game this past Saturday. The Friars took the game with a final score of 64-29, but Rhode Island College still made some impressive plays.

10 points, hitting five out of eight attempts in the first 20 minutes of the new half while RIC’s Kayla DePina made four rebounds. The Friars soon had a 25 point lead and maintained control of the rest of the game until

their victory.

RIC will officially open the 2016-17 season this Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Murray Center where they will host Salem State at the Murray Center. Be sure to catch the game!

Lambrese is Volleyball’s offensive player of the week MARISSA MARSELLA

Anchor Staff

hode Island College junior athlete Courtney Lambrese was named the Little East Women’s Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for her outstanding performance last week.

The Anchorwomen were led by senior athlete, Alex Moore, a guard who scored 12 points and obtained five rebounds. A new member of the team, freshman guard Jordyn Gauvin, scored a total of seven points for the Anchorwomen and also had seven boards.

During the 3-0 week for the Anchorwomen, Lambrese assisted the 2016 season wrap-up with an impressive 13 kills and five digs over the Corsairs. As an outside hitter, Lambrese also had her season-best match against Framingham State where she made 20 kills while also adding six digs and a pair of

The opposing team’s sophomore guard Maddie Jolin scored a whopping 14 points over the Anchorwomen and earned four rebounds, three assists, two blocked shots, and even a steal. PC senior guard, Sarah Beal, made 12 points and four rebounds. Sophomore guard Clara Che barely missed a doubledouble with nine points and 11 rebounds while also making six assists throughout the game.

By halftime, the Friars held a 23-7 lead. RIC was held scoreless during the game’s second quarter. Beal made

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Women’s Basketball: Alex Moore - photo courtesy of goanchormen.org

service aces. She followed this up with a doubledouble—her second of the season—18 kills and 13 digs during the Anchorwomen’s victory over Worcester State University. For the week, Lambrese hit an astounding .320 with a total of 51 kills, 10 errors, and 128 attack errors, averaging 4.64 kills and 2.18 digs per set in the perfect 3-0 week. For the season itself, Lambrese played in 86 sets during 25 matches. She hit .211 with 258 kills and 137 digs. The Anchorwomen finished the season with a 12-13 record overall and a 1-6, seventh place mark in the Little East Conference led by coach Leo Bush.

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Men’s Soccer falls in championship JULIAN BORGES

Sports Editor

he Rhode Island College Men’s Soccer team fell to UMass Boston in the Little East Championship game for the second year in a row. This game marks the third year the two teams have met in the playoffs and the third time that RIC has lost to UMB.

It only took nine minutes for the Beacons to put points on the board. A free kick ruled in favor of UMass Boston saw senior defender Edmilson Barros (Praia, Cape Verde) head the ball in, following a cross from sophomore midfielder Mohamed Kenawy. Just five minutes later, the Anchormen responded with a goal of their own. At the 14 minute mark, junior forward Komla Dogbey fired a shot into the back of the UMB net after a cross from sophomore midfielder Dennis Vazquez.

With five minutes left

in the first half, UMass Boston managed to close out scoring with their final goal of the contest. Senior defender Arlindo Goncalves and classmate midfielder Klismam Mendes (Fogo, Cape Verde) are credited with assisting junior midfielder Joshua Kang, who scored to make the final score of the match 2-1.

Rhode Island College Men’s Soccer team on a

very successful season and to UMass Boston on the

Championship win.

The second half of the game saw the Beacons pour all of their energy into their defensive efforts. This gave the Anchormen few chances to score, and UMass Boston’s tough defending paid off. The Beacons won the Little East title and secured their ticket to the 2016 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship game. UMass Boston finished the game with a 6-4 shot advantage over the Anchormen.

Beacons goalie Aidan Carter had one stop in the UMass victory while RIC’s Chris Moura notched a single save in the defeat. Congratulations

the

Photo courtesy of Alec Ematrudo

Men’s Wrestling off to slow star t ENRIQUE CASTANEDAPINEDA

Asst. Sports Editor

t the Ithaca Invitational, the Rhode Island College Men’s Wrestling team started off slow, scoring a total of 45.5 points and placing 9th out of the 11 teams.

Leading the way for the team was John Georges, who placed 2nd in the 285 lb. class. Georges went 4-1 and had four straight wins until the last leg of the tournament in his class. Following behind Georges were Daniel Murray and Javante Johnson, with records of 4-3 and 3-2, respectively. The rest of the members of the Men’s Wrestling team all recorded 2-2 records in their respective classes.

The next invitational for the Anchormen is the Springfield College Invitational on Nov. 19.

Men’s Wrestling Stephen Masi - photo courtesy of Geoffrey Riccio

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