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Theatre department head faces accusations of embezzlement LOUISA D’OVIDIO

Editor-in-Chief

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hode Island College’s Theatre Department Managing Director, Dr. James L. Taylor has been accused of embezzling over $60,000 dollars from the school over the past three years.

Dr. Taylor had been requesting checks from the College’s accounting

department, “under false pretenses” and allegedly depositing them into a personal bank account to the sum of $60,397.17, as reported by the Providence Journal and the Financial Crimes Unit of the state police.

Many details of the investigation have yet to surface and it is not yet

clear what the money was actually being requested for or how the accounting department wrote checks without fully knowing what they were for.

Dr. Taylor was arraigned on one count of obtaining money under false pretenses.

The consequence for this charge is imprisonment for no more than 10 years and

or a fine of no more than $5,000.

“I was in a production of Tartuffe directed by Jamie Taylor. Throughout the process, he always had a kind personality that felt unique in the Theatre department. So it comes as a shock to me to hear of the news. Whether the accusations are true or not,

I have yet to find out. For now, I remain neutral,” Patrick Connolly, a student actor at RIC, responded in regards to this news.

Dr. Taylor is currently on paid leave as these claims are fully investigated.

RIC experiences electrical outages KRISTY O’CONNOR

Secretary

TAYLOR DAME

News Editor

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t was an eventful evening this past Wednesday when the power went out all across Rhode Island College. The entire campus was running on generators for a little over an hour with no explanation of what was happening.

The generators kept all “life, safety and IT systems” active during the blackout,

which occurred shortly after 7 p.m.

National Grid confirmed that the power outage was due to an off campus issue that affected over 9000 customers throughout Providence and North Providence. Power was restored to most people around 8:30 p.m.

left only a few minutes later, at which point residents were allowed back into the building.

At the same time that the power went out, a fire drill was conducted in Browne Hall due to an issue with a resident burning an item in the microwave. The power outage was not connected in any way to the fire drill. Several fire trucks responded to the fire and

The cause of the outage is being investigated and is not currently known. Any further details or progression

in the investigation will be released in a future issue.

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Congressman comes to campus TAYLOR DAME

News Editor

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ongressman David Cicilline visited Rhode Island College to discuss his newly introduced bill: the Make College Affordable Act. Cicilline, representative of Rhode Island’s first congressional district, is visiting every college in the district to talk to students

and administrators about his plans to reduce the costs of college.

Cicilline sat in the Donovan Dining Center and ate lunch with students who shared their experiences with getting loans and scholarships for college.

The students explained their issues with the current system and how it denies students opportunities in higher education.

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student loans repayable over 30 years and would make the loans interest free.

Cicilline explained that the interest acts as a tax on higher education and that it is revenue which the federal government should not be collecting.

Also on hand for the discussion with the Congressman was college President Frank Sanchez, who spoke about how Continued on page 4

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news

A conversation with Carr SAMANTHA SCETTA

Anchor Editor

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When we start using technology intensively to help us think, we start shaping our thinking to that technology.” Those words were spoken by the technology critic himself, Nicholas Carr, author of numerous books and essays, including Open Books Open Minds book of the year: “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains.”

Carr gave a lecture on technology at Rhode Island College last Thursday evening to a large audience at an OBOM event.

Mainly focused on intellectual technologies and how they have shaped society, Carr talked about the transition from senses to maps and using the sun

or stars to keep time. He states that the invention of amenities such as the map, the clock and the printing press have shaped our minds to become used to their convenience, just as we are currently adjusting to the internet.

“The medium is the message,” said Carr, in reference the internet, “and at times we are not using the technology for progress, just mere distraction. Of course, the internet is not designed for deep thinking, only to hold one’s attention while simultaneously scattering it.”

Carr’s discourse was accompanied by digital graphs and images, showing evidence of how internet use is eroding our minds to become more and more susceptible to distraction.

For example, one study showed that students with laptops open in front of

them turned in significantly poorer performances on tests than students with closed laptops, even if they were researching information relevant to what they were learning.

Carr gave a very interesting lecture, one that you would not hear everyday. He spoke a lot about attention a n d memory and how the internet overloads o u r working memory to the point of maximum c a p a c i t y.

When we glimpse at pages on the internet, we are most likely

failing to retain a good chunk of information.

Of course, technology has it’s ups and downs, and Carr was very conscious of that. The Pulitzer Prize finalist was very grounded and comfortable answering many questions from the audience. He is an

extremely intelligent and thoughtful individual, and “The Shallows” certainly had an impact on the way students and faculty treat technology.

Let’s not sleep with our phones under our pillows tonight, folks.

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Student Community Government, Inc. talks accolades and accommodations MIKE DWYER

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Assistant News Editor

uring the Student C o m m u n i t y Government, Inc. parliament meeting last Wednesday, representatives affirmed their support for a new resolution to improve inclusiveness for the LGBTQ community on campus. According to SCG President Jose Rosario, the committee felt it was “imperative for the student body to have someone who specializes in LGBT rights and who can also deal with the emotional turmoil that comes with the journey of coming out or being accepted on campus.”

Rosario said that it was his hope that the new resolution would provide resources for students outside the campus and that the resolution would see the hiring of a coordinator to oversee the support system. Also voicing strong support was Commuter Representative David Sears, who said that if this resolution were to pass it would be a “significant step forward for the LGBTQ

community on campus” and that it was “a community that I personally take great pride in representing.”

During an open discussion, Speaker Patrick Hurd brought into session the possibility of establishing a student nominated award for professors who best utilize open resources (that is, teaching materials that are not copyrighted and are open to the public).

Hurd went on to suggest that those selected for the award would not receive a monetary gift, but rather accolades or recognition for using open resources. The topic of open resources was discussed at length as college affordability seemed to be on the minds of many members of the

student government.

Hurd pointed to a nursing textbook at Rhode Island College that was recently exchanged for an open resource. The original textbook, “would normally cost $500… there are 1,000 students taking that class.

So that is $500,000 already being saved,” said Hurd.

Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Scott

covering a range of teaching qualities students wished to recognize, such as “integrating current events” into their teaching plans or for faculty who best incorporate “diversity topics into the framework of lectures.”

Kane said that such awards “would be very meaningful for students” as well as “incentive for faculty to touch upon topics that are important to students.”

The notion of student nominated a w a r d s resonated with the others in attendance, and many agreed that there should be more than just one award.

Kane suggested that a series of awards be established

“I think this is a wonderful idea…that increases student/faculty relations,” said President Rosario.

Vice President Maria Zapasnik spoke positively of the suggestion, saying that such awards would “improve morale.” She went on to add, “I have two parents who are teachers, and hearing from a student that you’re a great teacher is one thing, but from people you work with, people who are above your position saying you did a great job makes you improve even more.”

However, Zapasnik went on to warn that such awards would need to remain fair for all majors, indicating that majors like Music and the Studio Arts would be unable to use a lot of open resources due to the very hands on nature of those courses.

President Rosario suggested that a committee be established to formulate the new awards and made an open invitation to anyone present who was interested in drafting proposals for such a committee to approach him.

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MIKE DWYER

Assistant News Editor Son of protected Brown University trustee accused of sexual assault Brown University is currently under scrutiny, as a former female student has filed suit against the school for its mishandling of sexual assault allegations, which she made in October 2014. The student accuses the school of discontinuing disciplinary proceedings to protect the son of a trustee who allegedly drugged her and a friend at a fraternity party.

The woman, identified in the lawsuit only as “Jane Doe,” is suing Brown, the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and the trustee’s son, identified with the pseudonym “John Smith” in the complaint.

Another male student accused of sexually assaulting Doe in a dorm room later that evening was found “not responsible” during a disciplinary proceeding that Doe claims was flawed. However, he is not named in the current lawsuit.

Doe alleges that the Ivy League school failed to perform or arrange for proper tests on the blood,

Rhode Island College was once considered the backup school or the more affordable school, has since become the first choice for many applicants. He cited how this year’s incoming freshman class was the largest in seven years.

Cicilline agreed and said, “People don’t come here because it is less expensive, but because it is one of

urine and hair specimens that were taken, suggesting the samples had been mismanaged and sent to disreputable labs. The labs returned inconclusive results as to whether the women had been drugged.

Following the results of testing, Brown terminated disciplinary actions against the trustee’s son. The lawsuit says this was done “despite his admission and the testimony of other witnesses that he was the brainchild of the unregistered party, had in fact purchased the alcohol and served alcoholic beverages that he made especially for Ms. Doe and her companion, which incapacitated both women.”

According to a statement by the university on Thursday, the school is reviewing the complaint and will respond through the legal process.

Christina Paxson, Brown University president, has previously rejected any notion that there was preferential treatment in the case.

Governor Raimondo defends botched UHIP rollout On Wednesday, Governor Gina Raimondo denied knowledge of a series of

precautionary letters sent to her administration, warning them that the state’s new $364 million benefits system was not ready to be introduced.

“It was not brought up to me,” said Raimondo in an interview with Target 12, a day following the release of the letters. “At any given time, there’s a lot of letters being sent from the federal government to my team on any number of issues.”

One of the letters that has come to light comes from the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, dated Sept. 6, warning the RI Department of Human Services Director Melba Depeña Affigne that the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits could be interrupted with the launch of the United Health Infrastructure Project (UHIP). SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families.

In a letter dated May 31, federal authorities prohibited the launch of UHIP. In the letter, FNS administrator Kurt Messner said the agency had chosen not to approve the state’s July 2016 launch date because of an insufficient pilot program. Correspondences that took place in September show that Messner did not outright prohibit the state

from launching UHIP last month but warned strongly against doing so.

Raimondo cited a letter from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) dated Sept.

9 that authorized UHIP to formally connect to the federal CMS system. “CMS approved it,” Raimondo said. “Our main federal partner gave us the goahead.”

Several lawmakers, including House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, D-Cranston, and state Rep. Patricia Serpa, D-West Warwick, have spoken out against the launch. “There’s no such thing as a perfect IT rollout,” said Raimondo.

“Apple, Microsoft, the biggest and best companies … it doesn’t exist.”

Woman charged with manslaughter for friend’s suicide Michelle Carter, a 20 year old woman of Plainville, MA, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for encouraging her friend to commit suicide through a series of text messages.

Prosecutors say she made attempts to counsel her friend, Conrad Roy III, to take action on his suicidal ideation and went as far as

Congressman comes to campus(continued)

the best in the country” in regards to the college’s nursing program.

The bill is only cosponsored by Cicilline’s fellow Democrats, but he hopes to get some Republicans on board eventually.

“After I introduced it and did the research, I thought this make so much sense, who could be against this? You’d

be surprised.” Cicilline even expressed some hope about the Democratic Party retaking control of the House of Representatives this year.

Cicilline also urged people who live outside of Rhode Island’s first district to contact their representatives to urge them to co-sponsor the bill.

to chastise him when he failed to follow through.

She was 17 at the time of the incident and is being charged as a youthful defender; this means that she can face punitive measures as an adult. Her attorney argues that, while some may question the morality of the exchanges, they were not criminal under Massachusetts law and that the charges are a violation of Carter’s right to free speech.

Roy was found in his vehicle in a Fairhaven parking lot after succumbing to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Prosecutors allege that Carter helped to devise the plan and criticized him when he contacted her after stepping out of the vehicle in fear.

“Him taking his own life after she has repeatedly told him to do it and instructions on how to do it– where he can do it, when he can do it and that he should get back in the car – that’s not an intervening cause. That’s the exact outcome desired,” the prosecutor said on Monday, though stopped short of any admission that it was an outcome that Roy himself had desired and for which he sought support from his friend now charged with his death.

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MIKE DWYER

Assistant News Editor

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ith the election just weeks away, the infamous straight talker is tongued tied as he tries to defend himself against a barrage of improper sexual conduct allegations.

Last weekend, video and audio of Trump surfaced.

These recordings revealed the Republican nominee boasting that his position of power enabled him to engage in lewd behavior.

Such words sparked revelation for some and confirmation for others.

Groping for swing states One recording is from unaired footage that took place ahead of the pundit’s appearance on the US soap opera “Days of Our Lives” in 2005. He is heard saying, “I’m automatically attracted to beautiful… I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it…

Grab them by the p*ssy.

You can do anything.”

The issue became a fulcrum of the second presidential debate, wherein he was asked if he had ever inappropriately touched a woman’s genitals or kissed

them without consent as he had described. He replied, “Women have respect for me. And I will tell you…

No, I have not.”

Following the debate, the New York Times published an article this week featuring two women accusing the business mogul of the exact indecency of which he bragged. Jessica Leeds, a 74 year old Manhattan woman, claims that the candidate groped her while she sat beside him in a first class cabin in the early 1980s.

She described the incident as “an assault,” stating, “He was like an octopus. His

hands were everywhere.”

Rachel Crooks, the other woman from the New York Times article, claims that the Republican candidate kissed her on the cheeks and “directly on the mouth.” The incident occurred when she introduced herself outside of an elevator in 2005; she was a 22-year-old receptionist working at Bayrock Group, a real estate firm located in one of his towers.

A lawyer for the Republican nominee has sent a letter threatening legal action against the New York Times, calling the allegations “false and malicious.” The letter reads, “ C l e a r l y, The New York Times is willing to provide a platform to anyone wishing to smear… name and reputation.”

Responding to demands to retract the article, a lawyer for the New York Times has declined to do so and went on to say in a written response that if the candidate for President, “disagrees, if he believes that American citizens had no right to hear what these women had to say and that the law of this country forces us and those who would dare to criticize him to stand silent or be punished, we welcome the opportunity to have a court set him straight.”

Trump fired back on Twitter and at rallies throughout the week, where he has told his supporters that, “there is no lie the establishment will not tell.” However, the recent accusations are not easily dismissed, as volumes of similar comments from his frequent interviews with radio shock-jock Howard Stern have been resurrected.

In one clip, he is called a “sexual predator,” to which he clearly replies, “It’s true.”

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Write-in candidacy takes off in Rhode Island Derrik Trombley Anchor Staff

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fter a surprising primary upset, two long time incumbents are refusing to call it quits. John DeSimone, the majority leader in the state assembly from Providence District 5, and Jan Malik, a longtime representative from District 67 (the Barrington-Warren area), have announced that they intend to continue to seek their respective offices as write-in candidates.

Both men have served terms in their respective offices since the 1990s but were upset in primary challenges by more progressive candidates.

However, Rhode Island does not have what is known as a “spoilsport” law to keep candidates who have lost in the primary from seeking to be written in

during the general election in November.

Jan Malik announced on his Facebook that he had heard continuing cries from people in the district to keep going and that he was finally convinced that his opponent, the progressive Jason Knight, was not representative of the district’s more moderate mood. Malik lost in the primary by 109 votes and will be going up against Democrat Jason Knight and Libertarian Daryl Gould in the general election on Nov. 8.

DeSimone followed about a week later with an announcement in Hopkins Square, Providence. He cited as his reason for running as the out of state interests which had worked against him in the primary. Specifically the

Working Families Party a Brooklyn based progressive group that contributed $16,000 to his challenger Marcia Ranglin-Vassell independent from her campaign. DeSimone lost his primary by 21 votes and will face Ranglin-Vassell and Republican Roland Lavallee in the general election in November.

In response to these campaigns, Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, a previous supporter of both DeSimone and Malik, gave his full support to RanglinVassell and Knight in the general election. He cited the fact that they won fair and square, and that he must follow the will of the people of Rhode Island.

Furthermore, the Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence, having previously supported DeSimone in the primary, will also back Raglin-

Vassell in election.

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When asked about DeSimone’s campaign, Marcia Raglin-Vassell said, “I’m disappointed that John is ignoring [the people’s] will, but I will run my campaign on the issues that defined the primary: the need to raise our minimum wage to $15 an hour so families can provide for themselves, the

need for ethical oversight of our government to fight corruption and restore trust and the need to implement commonsense gun reform to help make our streets safe and to protect our children.”

The likelihood of a writein campaign winning is typically slim to none, but if there is one thing this election year hasn’t been, it’s typical.

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Streamlining RIC’s scheduling SHANE INMAN

Managing Editor

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n the fall of 2017, Rhode Island College will begin using a new block scheduling system to organize class times.

The Anchor sat down with Dr. Ronald Pitt, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, to discuss what this means for the college and its students.

possible. Block scheduling would standardize class start times so all two and one & 1/2 hour classes would only begin at 2 hour intervals during the day. Beginning after 4 p.m., once a week three and four hour courses could meet at 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Additional Under our current accommodations and a system for class times, simplified schedule for departments and laboratory and studio professors can choose classes has also been put from 92 different times forth. when scheduling their courses, meaning that on As Pitt describes it, block any Monday, Wednesday scheduling will simply be or Friday classes can a “new set of patterns” begin at every hour of by which class times will determined.While the day, except for 12 and be 1p.m. in a three credit the change may appear course. For a class that minor, Pitt described the is worth four credits and importance behind the meets twice a week, on a shift.

Monday and Wednesday “What is behind this is one could schedule a class the difficulty that students at 8, 10, 2, 4 or 6 but for a have and have expressed Tuesday - Friday class you in putting together a could choose from an 8 schedule. What we have a.m., 10 and 12 p.m. start had up until now is a lot time. Does your head of patterns that are all hurt yet? overlapping. If [classes] Block scheduling overlap by even five will hopefully eliminate the headache for both departments a n d professors trying to schedule their courses and students trying to pack each semester as efficiently as

LOUISA D’OVIDIO

Editor-in-Chief

minutes, you can’t take new block scheduling both of those classes,” Pitt system is the potential explains. to foster a stronger He went on to talk about community at Rhode another side effect of Island College simply by the old system, beyond providing consistent and making it unnecessarily shared time gaps between difficult to schedule classes. classes, it is an inefficient use of classroom space, which as the College renovates various building on campus, is in increasing short supply.

“I walked around with my student workers and we counted how many classrooms between four and four-thirty were actually occupied,” Pitt said. “Only half of them were occupied because of these overlap issues.”

“Everyone is going to transition at these same times and so we’ll see a lot of students out and about.

That’s a big tradition in higher education, to have these time when everyone is out,” Pitt continued.

“You want to set up a table and get a lot of student attention, or survey students? There are now standardized times when people can do that sort of thing.”

Pitt explained that the process of overhauling the scheduling system began several years ago, when an investigation revealed that RIC’s old system had a total of 92 possible patterns of schedules, as opposed to many comparable or larger Another benefit of the universities, notably

Given the current shortage of classrooms, Pitt hopes standardized start times will prevent classrooms from going unused for hours at a time, thereby freeing up more spaces for classes to be taught.

Northeastern University’s 27 possible variations.

“How is it that we need 92, and they can get by with 27?” Pitt asked, “clearly, it’s not necessary to do it like this.”

“We spent a lot of time talking about minor modifications to the classroom scheduling, and we went through a minor modification process,” Pitt said, “It really had a very minimal effect. It just wasn’t enough, and we realized we as a college had to start fresh, with a blank sheet of paper. Let’s construct something that is the way it should be.”

Because block scheduling will require some period of adjustment to establish, it will not be implemented during the current school year. At the time of writing, the new system is set to take effect in the Fall Semester of 2017.

The new scheduling system

Courtesy of Dr. Ronald Pitt.

7 October 17 2016

arts and lifestyle

Conor O’Brien Anchor Contributor

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erds rejoice!

A book to get us off our computers, “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline, is what I would call ‘Nerdvana’ as far as books go.

It starts out in a dystopian world in the year 2044.

Global warming has finally taken its toll on the planet, and the energy crisis also looms large. Instead of trying to tackle these challenges, people are transfixed by a computer simulation that is simply known as the OASIS. Not only does it have Will Wheaton as the vice president of the OASIS Player’s Council (cue nerdgasm), but it has so much more. It is a virtual society fantasyland with ‘80s chic galore that lets you do nearly anything, like having X-Wings as your

“Ready Player One”

ship of choice, for example, or going to a planet based on “World of Warcraft.” It even has a whole planet devoted to arcade games.

The main premise is that James Halliday, the creator of the OASIS, has hidden an ‘easter egg’ in the game, and not the kind you get in a basket on Easter Sunday.

The egg will not only make your gaming avatar the most powerful around, but it also bestows upon you the entire fortune of the esteemed creator, in the form of billions of dollars and millions of arcade games.

Enter Wade Watts (aka: the avatar known as Parzival), a poor kid living in a mobile home that is dying for an escape from the slums in which he resides. The book is mainly about his hunt for the egg and how he must discover keys and gates that

will help him unlock the secret to the egg, but it is not easy.

Wade meets friends along the way, such as Art3mis (his love interest) and Aech (his best friend.) In the OASIS, almost no one is like their avatar in the game.

A young girl avatar could be a 40-year-old man, for example.

Wade’s antagonists are a corporation with avatars in the game, they too seek the egg and are lead by a man named Sorrento.

Whatever your age, “Ready Player One” is a fast, exciting novel that is made for nerds and nonnerds alike and gives young and old nerds something to read.

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Music review: Blank Banshee Patrick Hurd Technology director

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lank Banshee’s highly anticipated third album was unveiled on Oct. 10, unleashing a new wave of a e s t h e t i c upon the world. “MEGA,” spanning 15 tracks over 32 minutes, is an ambient vaporwave masterpiece.

Imagine hiking through a synthetic rain forest: alien birds are calling; frogs are croaking; crickets are chirping. Each sample perfectly follows the previous one, leading to a diverse ocean of sound in which you could happily drown.

sound effects.

Overall, I give this album a 5/5. Although it does not have many recognizable moments, like “Teen Pregnancy” from “Blank Banshee 0” or the intro to “Blank Banshee 1,” “B:/ Infinite Login,” “MEGA” creates a cohesive music experience. Above that, many songs on “MEGA” feature original vocals, which is very rare for vaporwave artists.

In short, Blank Banshee’s latest release is a breath of originality into a genre of ironic samples.

“MEGA” is available on Compared to Blank Bandcamp (blankbanshee.

Banshee’s previous albums, bandcamp.com) for “name “MEGA” has more variety your price.” I highly and less repetition. Songs recommend chipping in like “Anxiety Online!” and a few bucks for this great “LSD Polyphony” from album.

“Blank Banshee 1” and “Ammonia Clouds” from “Blank Banshee 0” with repetitive samples and verses are a stark contrast to songs like “Holograffiti” and “Hungry Ghost” on “MEGA,” where the song progresses into different beats and introduces new Photo courtesy of Blank Banshee

8 October 17, 2016

Road paved with rock: “The Sickness Is Rising…”

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Jonathan Carney Anchor Editor

t’s hard to pinpoint the moment I first heard “that one” Disturbed song.

It could have been on the radio, driving with my Dad, or perhaps through headphones at a computer in Jamestown’s Philomenian Library. This is the same library I would sneak off to in high school to listen to music I knew my father disapproved of and where I watched all of Disturbed’s music videos for the first time. After “Indestructible” left me yearning for more of David Draiman’s vocals, I eventually encountered “that song.”

Every band has “that song.” The ones even nonfans know. The one you tire of other people constantly name-checking because, “They have other great songs, dammit!” The one you love anyway because,

while mere months erode the more trivial songs of other artists, good music has no expiration date. For Disturbed, that song is “Down with the Sickness.” The savage rhythm and energizing vocals immediately earned it a place as my personal favorite for the entirety of high school.

The song starts off with, arguably, the most recognizable opening drum beat in history. This simple, menacing, tribal pounding advances and sets a brutal, ruthless tone through the song’s introduction. An enticing whisper from vocalist David Draiman rouses the bass from slumber, which spits out terse notes to the tune of the barbaric drum beat. A curt curse from David’s lips summons the final member of the ensemble, and the guitar stirs the brewing storm that threatens to erupt

in violence.

Then, out of nowhere, an animalistic caterwaul rips through the other instruments’ harmony, sending them careening into frenzy.

The pre-verse cacophony trundles on as David bellows out the enraged, carnal scream again. The drum executes a rapid hammering, and the other instruments simmer down, becoming a mere eerie backdrop to David’s voice. His ominous hymn illustrates a brew of portentous emotions swirling inside him as an external force breaks him and even attempts to enslave him. The verse degenerates into a gleeful, maniacal rage that mutates and changes David. His passions build in fervor, amplifying the instruments, whilst his delivery becomes more forceful and aggressive.

The verse ends with a

machine-gun burst from the drums, ushering in a shorter and simpler chorus, where David calls to the listener to embrace “the sickness.”

out in the local library, listened to that message.

When asked what “the sickness” was in a 2000 interview, David explained that the phrase referred to the way people misjudge or fear things they don’t understand. He explained that often, when individuals embrace unique traits, “people think that there’s something wrong with you. That you’re ‘sick,’ or ‘twisted...’ or ‘Disturbed,’ if you will.” David is throwing the word “sick” back in the teeth of the kind of people who call his music twisted.

The line “get down with the sickness” commands the listener to embrace individuality in spite of judgment and criticism from others.

All the while, a rebellious little high school kid, hiding

Donut sleep on PVDonuts

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fter years of going without, the city of Providence now has a gourmet donut shop.

Located in the quaint East Side, right off of Wickenden Street, is PVDonuts. The shop, bearing a large hanging donut emblem above it, is quite small, but I was excited to taste one of their decadent treats and see for myself why this place sells out nearly every day.

I had been warned about the lines that wrap around the corner, but that was an understatement. Nearly 75 people were in line with the same excitement and impatience that I had, so be ready to wait in a long line, especially if you plan on going during the weekend.

Waiting in a line for 35 minutes for a half a dozen donuts isn’t something I typically do, but I figured there must be a reason for all the great Yelp reviews and friends’ recommendations.

The actual shop has a bright and cheery interior.

Decorative frames hang from the wall with pictures

and quirky, donut-related quotes, which adds to the cozy and eclectic vibe of the store. There is one large, cafeteria style wooden table, as well as a couch by the window through which streams the gorgeous sunlight. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the effort put into making this place feel like a “mom and pop” donut shop.

After almost an hour of waiting, it was finally my turn to order from the wide variety they had to offer.

Among the contenders were peanut butter with fudge

and fluff, maple bacon and coffee milk, to name a few.

I was overwhelmed by the choices, but the extremely friendly staff were patient and accommodating. My decision was eventually made, and I went with the coffee milk donut, because I’m a Rhode Island girl at heart, and the peanut butter and fudge with a dollop of fluff. Both donuts were absolutely fantastic!

Love at first bite is a real thing. The coffee milk donut was still warm and had the perfect mix of flaky and fluffy dough, which

perfectly accompanied the coffee frosting that was generously spread across the top. The peanut butter with fudge donut was extremely rich, and even better than the first one.

The base was more cakelike than the first and had a strong chocolate flavor that complimented the warm peanut butter and fluff on top. These donuts were no 89 cent air-filled excuse for a morning pastry. PVDonuts mixes their unique concept and style to create a cozy, pleasant atmosphere and a satisfying eating experience

with their hand crafted gourmet donuts. Oh, and did I mention they do vegan donuts?

The next time you’re on the East Side of Providence or craving a delicious treat, head on over to PVDonuts for a quick snack or a half a dozen snacks. This local shop receives a 10/10 rating for their atmosphere, a 10/10 for their service and a 10/10 for their amazing donuts.

They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless of course they sell out before then!

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Superhero Central

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ne of the bestknown heroes in film and comics has been Wolverine. Hugh Jackman has been playing the part of Wolverine in X-Men films since “X-Men” in 2000, and now he is back at it again with the next Wolverine featured film.

On Oct. 5, the teaser poster and title for Wolverine’s next movie was announced, and the title has me on the fence. The film coming out on March 3, 2017 is to be called “Logan,” and anyone unfamiliar with Wolverine’s backstory might be unaware of that name’s significance.

For those of you reading who don’t know, Logan is the name Wolverine adopts for himself. He was born James Howlett in the late 1800s, and after a traumatic experience which awakened his mutation, James left everything behind and started going by the name

of Logan, his biological father’s last name.

also keeping us in the dark. It’s quite clever for advertisement purposes, and I have to say, it makes me want to go see the movie just to find out who is holding Wolverine’s hand.

If you’re not a comic reader, then you can probably watch “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” to get a handle on Wolverine’s back story. The new film’s teaser poster is very simple and yet draws in the audience with confusion and curiosity. The picture is of Wolverine’s h a n d , showing his signature Adamantium claws while being held by that of child, presumably.

That, with the simple dark gray background, gives us as fans a small look at where the film might be heading, Photo courtesy of rant.com w h i l e

Movie review: “The Little Prince” PATRICK CONNOLLY

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etflix seems to be saving the day with its excellent material. Shows like “Daredevil,” “Stranger Things” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” are proving to be enormous successes without having to deal with the nature television stations such as ABC and NBC. “The Little Prince” is no exception to this trend. This piece is a gentle, beautiful gem that remains one of the year’s better films in spite of its flaws.

Being more of an homage to its source material than a word-for-word adaptation, the film focuses on a little girl (Mackenzie Foy) who befriends the old Aviator (Jeff Bridges) living next door. The Aviator tells her the story of how he met The Little Prince. To give away any more of the plot would ruin some of the film’s best kept secrets.

Disclosure: I was utterly astonished by the beauty and wonder of “The Little

Prince” the first time I saw it. On repeated viewings, my astonishment eventually turned into great admiration instead. The surprises that are found on the first watch become a bit stale once reviewed, which ultimately makes the film something of a slog to get through.

Still, many of the charms and delights of “The Little Prince” remain intact, as well as its beautiful heart.

Thank Richard Harvey and Hans Zimmer for that; they provide some of the loveliest musical compositions you are likely to hear all year.

rewarding third act.

Originally intended to be released in theaters earlier this year, Paramount pulled this film from the release date list, leading Netflix to scoop up partial ownership.

Netflix made a smart move.

You will have to get a Netflix account to see it, but if you have one, put this movie near the top of your must-see list. The novelty may wear off after a few viewings, but the charm and heart of “The Little Prince” still remains.

While there is less stopmotion than there is CGI to be found here, the film’s visual style is absolutely beautiful.

So beautiful, in fact, that there were moments that captured my childlike imagination, such as the imagery found in the film’s emotionally

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The Classic Corner: “Bicentennial Man” THOMAS SACK ANCHOR STAFF

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espite a negative critical reception, Chris Columbus’s 1999 film “Bicentennial Man” is a sentimental masterpiece unafraid to confront audiences with topics such as slavery, conformity and mortality. Blatant in its approach, the film asks what it truly means to be human and stars the late legend Robin Williams.

Horner’s score remains docile in spite of its strength.

This ensures the score enhances the film’s many dramatic moments without detracting from them.

It goes without saying, but “Bicentennial Man” would be nothing without its excellent cast. Wrongfully dismissed by critics as somber and lackluster, the nuanced performances in this film are what make it a success. Andrew is a more serious role than usual for Robin Williams, but the comedian still entertains through a series of welltimed jokes and sarcastic comments. Sam Neill of “Jurassic Park” fame does the next-best job, and like

“Bicentennial Man” begins in the “not-so-distant future” and takes place over the course of 200 years, as its title implies. The film chronicles the life of Andrew, an android played

by Williams, who goes to great lengths to become human. This story sounds simple at first, but it is actually quite profound.

From the start of the film’s first act, audiences watch as Andrew learns about individuality, freedom and love. They also see him struggle with the prejudice of others and the loss of those he holds dear.

Overall, this is a well-paced tale that makes its moral Photo courtesy of bustle.com clear in ways that have great emotional impact. Williams, he seems to Rotten Tomatoes says that know the perfect way to “Bicentennial Man” is tug at audience members’ “dull and mawkish” for this heartstrings. Also worthy reason, but it is because the of praise for her work film manipulates viewers’ in “Bicentennial Man” feelings that its message is is Embeth Davidtz, who able to stick. gives amazing life to two When it comes to visuals, characters of great story “Bicentennial Man” is an significance. A team of assortment of excellent strong supporting actors combinations.

Practical completes the ensemble. effects are seamlessly blended with computergenerated imagery, futuristic elements are perfectly paired with aspects of the present day, and ambiguous locations serve as ideal partners for gorgeous and elaborate sets. Everything in this film is a wonder for the eye to behold.

Like its story, the film’s score is subdued but powerful. It is composed by the late James Horner and provides much-needed insight into Andrew’s emotional experiences.

Much like our main protagonist’s programming,

Without a doubt, “Bicentennial Man” is the perfect example of a misjudged film; everything critics say about it is false.

This is a movie that requires close examination before it can be appreciated, and it is truly unfortunate that few audiences take the time to do this. While “Bicentennial Man” is not the greatest science-fiction film in existence, it is a piece that excels at provoking thought and teaching its viewers the true value of life as we know it. It is definitely worth a watch!

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Historian Jeremy Black Monday Oct. 24 12:30 p.m.

Alger Hall 110 Internationally famous British Historian Jeremy Black will again visit our campus on Monday, October 24. He will be speaking at 12:30 in Alger Hall 110 on “Why the Allies won World War II and its lessons for today.”

All students, faculty, staff, and friends of the College are invited to attend.

There will be ample time for questions to our distinguished guest.

Professor Black is the author of well over one hundred books. Some of his recent titles include “The Holocaust: History and Memory”, “The Atlantic Slave Trade in World History”, “Fighting for America: the Struggle for Mastery in North America, 15191871” and “Geopolitics and the Quest for Dominance.” During earlier visits, Professor Black spoke on “The Politics of James Bond” and “Could the British Have Won the American War of Independence.”

This truly will be an exciting event. Please allot the time to attend this noteworthy occasion.

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12 October 17, 2016

The Journey of a Broadway Swing

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ulie Benko is a “miracle of miracles” and is currently a swing in Broadway’s smash hit “Fiddler on the Roof”. Her website states that “At 18, Julie moved from her native Fairfield, Connecticut to New York City to pursue studies in drama at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, though she was pulled away after her freshman year to tour with “Spring Awakening” and later the 25th Anniversary Tour of “Les Miserables”. Still, Julie managed to balance both her professional and scholastic lives, and now holds a BFA in Drama with Honors from NYU. Since graduating, Julie has worked consistently as an actor working on Broadway (“Les Miserables” and “Fiddler on the Roof”) and in regional theater. I got the opportunity to talk to her about her latest work.

You cover 4 out of 5 daughters in “Fiddler on the Roof”, (Hodel, Chava, Shprintze, and Bielke) as well as other tracks. What was your approach to learning so many roles?

I cover 8 tracks in the show, including 4 principals and 4 ensemble members.

My system to keep them all straight included creating extremely detailed tracking sheets for each person as the show was being created. That way, the first few times I went on in a track, I had all the blocking and choreography and transitions for that person mapped out in one place

for myself. I don’t use them anymore, but the act of writing them helped me learn the blocking of the show in a very specific way that became easy to remember.

Then, once I got a chance to do each track a few times and felt comfortable that I wasn’t going to cause huge traffic jams, I was able to begin building defined characters based on what was happening around me.

In a way, it’s easier to build character with the principals like Hodel and Chava; so much of it is already on the page for you. Once you’re up there, though, you can really have fun with those smaller roles. I gave Shaindel, Motel’s mother, a role which requires lots of silly age makeup, osteoporosis, some hip issues, mild dementia, and a great love of dance. You find things like that as you go to keep it fun and interesting.

Before you were with “Fiddler” on Broadway, you were in “Les Miserables”. How does it feel knowing that you’ve already been apart of two of the most emotional, heart wrenching shows on Broadway?

It feels incredible! I hope I get to keep doing it!

Out of all the roles you’ve played- which one has felt the most rewarding and why? Which one has been the most difficult?

I love both Hodel and Chava so much! There are things I enjoy about each of them. Hodel, of course, has the beautiful “Far From the Home I Love” scene

and song, which is a joy to share with Danny Burstein.

Connecting with him on that material is incredibly special, and playing opposite Ben Rappaport as Perchik is huge fun because he never does the show in the same way twice. But whereas Hodel is definitely in a musical, Chava feels like she’s in a play. Her arc is more tragic and while she has fewer lines than Hodel, the dialogue cuts deeper.

It’s such a blessing to get to experience the show from each of their perspectives.

What’s the best part about being a swing in “Fiddler on the Roof”?

The people! When you get to experience the show from so many vantage points, you get to know everyone in the building! And having variety in an 8-show week keeps my life interesting.

It’s hard to do the same thing 8 times a week and keep it fresh. Nothing ever feels tired for me.

How did it feel being able to perform on the TONY awards?

It was a dream come true!

Swings don’t always get to be a part of the telecast, so it was a great gift to be included. I got offstage after the “Ham4Ham” number in which we performed “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and my phone exploded with texts and calls from friends all over the country saying they had seen me! I loved that so much!

What is your favorite scene or song in “Fiddler”?

You can’t beat Tradition!

Though Adam Kantor gets me in Miracle of Miracles, too.

What are you most proud of in your career thus far?

Probably the most fulfilling role I have played thus far was Rebeca Frankel in the new musical “The Golem of Havana,” which premiered at Barrington Stage Company in 2014. It was a show about a family of Holocaust survivors living in Cuba on the eve of Castro’s revolution, and the subject matter really spoke to me. In a way, the character was a mixture of Hodel and Chava; she had Hodel’s spunk and Chava’s bookishness, but she sang music that had a much more Latin vibe, and she was the protagonist so I was always busy. The creators and fellow actors on that show continue to be some of my favorite people and collaborators I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

What would you say to college kids pursuing musical theatre as a major?

Know that the hustle never ends. I think I used to be under the impression that once I got on Broadway, it would be easy as pie to get auditions for any show or part I wanted. But there are still shows, often using the same casting offices that have cast me in other things, that I can’t even get in the door for. And I

have many friends who are higher up on the ladder than I am, and they’re constantly unemployed or worried about what the next job will be. You have to commit to the love of the art and know that the hustle will always be a part of your life as an actor, no matter what kind of “commercial success” you achieve. Maybe that ends once you win a Tony, I don’t know. I hope it does.

It says on your website that you’re working on some original music! How is that process coming along?

The process has been amazing!

We finished recording for my debut jazz album last month and it has been an absolute blast to put together. There are 3 originals by me on the album, as well as various jazz standards and musical theater songs that have been re-imagined in a jazz style.

Now, we’ve moved onto the process of editing, fixing, and overdubbing, and then we’ll move into mixing and mastering. Look for it in the spring of 2017, I can’t wait to share it with you.

What’s a fun fact nobody would guess about you?

I can sing the beginning of the opening number to “Beauty and the Beast” entirely in Spanish!

You can contact Julie on twitter @JewJewJewlie, Instagram @JewJewJewlie and visit her website juliebenko.com

Here’s Johnny, back on the big screen Robert Gagnon Anchor Staff

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am cordially inviting all of you to visit the Overlook Hotel: come spend a day or two with Jack and his happy family.

The staff is attentive, and there are plenty of outdoor activities that promise fun for all ages!

Fathom Events and TCM Big Screen Classics are bringing Stanley Kubrick’s

masterpiece of modern horror to the big screen for two days only on Sunday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 26 at both the Warwick Showcase and Providence Place Cinemas at 2p.m. and 7p.m.

“The Shining” is about the Torrances, a family that stays at an isolated hotel in Colorado for the winter. Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) has taken up the mantel of hotel caretaker.

While the family is staying there, strange things start to occur. Jack slowly slips into insanity, while his son Danny begins to see gruesome and disturbing images throughout the hotel.

“The Shining” is still one of the most frightening, suspenseful and psychologically intriguing films I’ve ever seen. Kubrick’s use of long shots create a feeling of isolation and an unbearable

sense of paranoia and terror.

The hauntingly terrifying mood and atmosphere of the film clearly show us all what a well-made horror film should look and feel like. The incredibly scary musical score brought plenty of tension to the film as well. Jack Nicholson’s descent into madness is so amazing and haunting, yet so outrageous; it’s definitely one of his very best performances.

“The Shining” still manages to scare the living hell out of audiences and is the perfect film to watch this Halloween season, especially in theaters surrounded by other movie buffs.

13 October 17 2016

Best morning workouts to maximize energy SOPHIE COSTA

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ornings are always a hassle and never enjoyable. Finding the energy to get up and start your day can be a difficult task. Who wants to get up and face the unforgiving October air? No one!

Waking up and immediately getting into a workout routine will strengthen and lengthen your muscles and increase your daily energy.

Never underestimate the power of a quick and effective morning workout.

Here is a five minute, energizing workout that will warm you up and wake you up.

To get your blood moving and energy flowing, the first thing to do is a solid 60 seconds of jumping jacks. This will get your heart rate pumping first thing in the morning and get your metabolism moving throughout the day. After you’ve gotten

Jason Windrow Anchor Staff Aries (March 21April 19) Aries, the truth is that Hillary Clinton may be our next president. An historic moment for sure, whether you agree with her or not.

Another historic landmark is approaching too: everyone will want a pantsuit to look just like Madam Clinton.

Buy a pantsuit this week, and then love yourself.

Taurus (April 20- May 20) Buy DJ equipment, and create a bomb playlist to get you and your friends stoked. Write letters to your friends about how much you love them. Drink only Earl Grey tea in the morning, and make a loaf of banana bread.

Gemini (May 21June 20) Gemini, think about what kind of grandparent you would like to be. Do you want to be one that makes lots of cookies? One that gives them Halloween cards? One that had a drawer full of pipe cleaners

your cardio piece out of the way, drop to the floor and do 30 seconds of nonstop pushups. Pushups are a must; they will improve blood circulation, build heat in your body and help your brain work more efficiently.

Without taking a break, repeat the jumping jacks for another 60 seconds.

To relax your muscles and

give your body a quick rest, get into a downward dog position. To do this position, stand tall with your knees locked, then reach down and touch your toes. Once you are stretched down and your fingertips are touching the floor, crawl your hands forward so that they are shoulders’ width apart.

Make sure that your feet

are hips’ width apart and parallel to each other. This pose should resemble an upside down “V” shape. The benefits of downward dog are endless; not only does it elongate your muscles and strengthen your extremities, but it also deepens respiration, increases blood circulation and decreases anxiety, something we all

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Horoscopes

and poms-poms for art supplies? Do you want to be a combination of all three?

Cancer (June 21- July 22) Find a cranberry bog this week, and lie down in it immediately. You might get in trouble, but go and see what it feels like. It might be cold, but you can say you did it. If you can’t lie down in a cranberry bog, just fill your bathtub with cranberry juice, and soak in it. If there’s no bog, just create your own.

Leo (July 23Aug. 22) Wear a lot of sweaters this week, even if it’s supposed to be hot. Knit your own if you can’t find one you like or if you are sick of the ones you have.

Have a sweater party, and drink hot cocoa. Pretend it’s winter this week. Make your own snow, and have fun this week.

Virgo (August 23September 22) Virgo, thank a maternal figure this week. Think about how they carried you, fed you, gave you water and took care of you. Maternal figures are our biggest supporters. Your maternal figure is essential to your brand building.

They are ethereal, and even if they listen to Sheryl Crow too much, they will always love you.

Libra (Sept. 23Oct. 22) Libra, life is a muffin grab. Grab all the muffins, stuff them in a bag, and leave. Seriously, eat all the muffins you can this week, and don’t stop until you feel satisfied. Pumpkin muffins, blueberry, chocolate chip, corn, you name it. Eat all the muffins you can; you deserve it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23Nov. 21) Scorpio, ask a stranger to hang out this week, and watch some movies with them. Get to

know them, and appreciate the way you stepped out of your comfort zone. Show them your favorite movies; maybe something romantic will come of this interaction.

Maybe something won’t.

Just hang out with someone new.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Sagittarius, listen to Kate Bush’s entire discography, and walk into the woods at least twice this week. Think about BREXIT and biscuits. Make dinner for yourself, and go to the movies alone. Ride a bike, or go on a run. Play tennis with a new friend.

Rejoice in the autumn.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) Feel spooky this week.

Create your own Halloween decorations, and rob a grave. Scientists did this all the time. Well, Dr. Frankenstein did, anyway.

Listen to the Monster Mash and the theme from Halloween so much that you scare everyone.

need before a long day. After a minute of staying in this position, slowly come out of it and exhale. Now that you are relaxed and loose, do another 30 seconds of pushups, and try to fit in as many as you can. End your pushups with a minute of alternating lunges, and then you are good to go!

If you’re looking for a more relaxing way to start your morning, end this circuit with 30 seconds of child’s pose, which involves dropping your knees to the floor and reaching forward so that your chest is parallel to your thighs and your hands are flat out in front of you. This quick workout is only five minutes long, but it can be repeated four times to make it a 20 minute, hard hitting start to your day.

This circuit, even if only done for five minutes, will do wonders for your mood and for your metabolism, ensuring that your usual dreary and exhausting morning will be replaced with a burst of energy.

Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 19) Try talking only to people in 140 characters or less this week.

Listen to the Zombies, especially “Care of Cell 44.” Do 140 push-ups daily, and only drink Whey Protein this week. Get buff, feel tough, and say “that’s enough” a lot. Start coming up with band names. Take a nap at 3:15 every day this week.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Listen to a lot of jazz this week, and only drink water that is purified by a Brita Filter. Dasani water has salt in it, so you buy more of your water to quench your thirst. Think about the market, both stock and food.

Try to find a documentary about Sun-Ra. If you can’t find one, make your own.

Think about aliens, space, time, galaxies and bagels.

14 October 17, 2016

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular KRISTY O’CONNOR

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nstead of spending your nights watching “Halloweentown” for the third year in a row, you could see Halloween come to life at the Roger Williams Park Zoo instead. The Jacko-Lantern Spectacular back at the zoo, and attendees can see thousands of pumpkins light up the park once again.

Guests walk through a trail lined with pumpkins which have been drawn on as well as carved, fashioned after popular characters that range from Pikachu to Charlie Brown. Guests may even get lucky and catch a glimpse of some of the zoo animals, as the trail takes guests right by the elephant exhibit. In addition to festive music, there are also fog machines and Halloween decorations that give guests the full spooky experience.

There is also a variety of tasty Halloween treats that guests can purchase at this event, including candy apples, candied nuts, kettle corn and apple cider. For those of age, beer is also sold during this event and can be found along the trail.

The Jack-o-Lantern spectacular will be running from Oct. 6 until Nov. 16, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. For Monday to Thursday tickets you can buy them online or at the event, but weekend tickets can only be purchased online. This is due to the newly implemented timed entry system being used to minimize weekend crowds.

Guests who wish to attend between Friday and Sunday must purchase tickets in advance and arrive at their designated time slot on that night. Tickets for Monday through Thursday are $15 for adults and $12 for children ages 2-12. Weekend tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children ages 2-12. This event will be held rain or shine, and tickets can not be refunded, nor can they be be rescheduled.

Be sure to stop by and marvel at the showcase of artwork and talent that the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular has to offer; you will not be disappointed. Who knows?

It may even give you some ideas on how to carve your own pumpkin.

Photo courtesy of Kristy O’Connor

Jeremy Boutin & Gianna Rocchio Anchor Staff & A&L Editor uestion: I feel like I have really bad study habits. It is hard for me to stay focused, and I am always overwhelmed and behind in my classes. Do you have any study tips or ways to stay organized and on top of your classes?

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-Drowning in schoolwork Dearest Drowning,

You are most certainly not alone in this sea wishing you had a life vest. College opens up so many doors to opportunities and new experiences, whether it be with clubs, jobs or friends, that it’s all too easy to become distracted from your main goal: graduation.

Prioritizing your time is the key to staying on top of your work. Write down upcoming assignments in chronological order, and estimate how long you’ll spend on each one. Be realistic with this; you’re only hurting yourself if you plan to spend an hour on a paper that will actually take three.

Planning and organizing your assignments is the easy part, tackling the work itself is the tough part.

Don’t burn yourself out by trying to finish everything in one sitting. A popular technique is the Pomodoro Method, in which you set a timer for 25 minutes and work straight through.

When the 25 minute set is over, give yourself a tenminute break, and then head back to working. Some people prefer to change assignments with every set they complete, and some people like to stay on one subject. It’s important to figure out what works best for you by trying out a few different techniques and seeing which allows you to be at your most productive.

I recommend that you check out Madeleine LeBlanc’s article in this edition of The Anchor for some more great tips on organization and study habits. Most importantly, don’t overwhelm yourself too much. Your mental health is far more significant than your grades. Then again, getting an A can feel pretty great too.

Safe swimming, Gianna

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Unfortunately, professors do not coordinate together, and there are peaks throughout the semester when schoolwork can appear overwhelming. I just had three exams, two lab reports and a bunch of meetings this week, so I can attest that it does not get better. However, once you hone your ability to cope with the insane number of assignments you have to complete, school will feel like a breeze. Don’t stress out; you should be enjoying your college experience.

Even though everyone learns differently, one thing that is common among all students is the concept of

time. Time management is one of the greatest tools a student can have. Even though it is tempting to put off an assignment to the last minute, you need to budget your time as much as possible. As soon as your professor introduces a new topic or assignment, make sure you review it, review it, review it. Make sure that you understand what is going on and what your professor is asking of you.

This way, you can address what you do not understand and where you should focus more of your time. The earlier you complete an assignment, the more you grasp the material and the more prepared you will be for future assignments.

As for your bad habits, I would suggest the buddy system. Starting a study group with either your fellow classmates or your friends will help you to stay focused. You can keep each other on track, power through homework together and enjoy occasional breaks. Also, having some type of reward system for yourself will help keep you motivated to complete your work. It’s all about keeping yourself motivated and managing your time. Don’t forget that your professors are human, and they were once students at some point too. If you become too overwhelmed, you can try speaking to your professor one on one for advice, an extension on a due date or clarification on something that is troubling you. There are always tools and support systems out there that can benefit you in the long run.

Good luck my friend!

Jeremy Boutin

Organization for a better semester Madeleine LeBlanc Anchor Contributor

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ith the midterm date approaching, you may find your desk (not to mention your brain) cluttered and scattered.

Whether you’re fighting to stay awake in lectures or forgetting simple tasks that need to be completed, these tips are sure to help you achieve a successful first semester here at Rhode Island College.

The Golden Rule in becoming a successful

student is learning to balance your time. The “eight by eight by eight” method is helpful in making sure you apply yourself to all aspects of your life, both socially and academically.

Always strive for a daily eight hours of class and studying, eight hours of social time and eight hours of sleep a night. This will help you to avoid stress in the morning. The Golden Rule aids in maintaining a healthy social life and a dedication to your classes.

After being in courses for almost seven weeks now,

you might have noticed that you’re at your most productive at certain times of day. Optimize this time by focusing on upcoming assignments that need to be completed before you reach the deadline. This will minimize stress and anxiety, as well as maximize the effort you put forward.

If you catch yourself feeling forgetful in the classroom, a planner or agenda will be your saving grace. I find that writing down all of my assignments, as well as color coding them based on when they are due, helps

me to get my work done on time. Revisiting your professors’ syllabi will also get you reacquainted with various classroom policies and upcoming major grades. This will cut back on potential shock when a teacher assigns work and allow you to start planning for the assignment ahead of time.

In this day and age, the biggest distraction continues to be social media. Our smartphones make it easy to text, tweet and lose sight of what we are trying to achieve.

Turning off distractions (or at least putting them away) allows our brains to focus solely on the task at hand. If you just can’t tear yourself away from your phone, heading to the library is a great way to focus in a more quiet area. Not every individual student will find achievement in these tips, and some work better than others, but picking up good organizational habits and new studying skills may lead to an easier, stress-free semester, and isn’t that what every student wants?

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Friday

Saturday

La Esquinita, USA Nationally acclaimed one-man show focusing on multiple characters in a forgotten town ECAS Theater 8-9:30 p.m.

Semi-Annual Urban Village Bazaar Come to our nation’s oldest mall to see what over 20 local vendors have to offer Arcade Providence 10-5 p.m.

Thursday Steampunk Providence Gallery Night Reception & Character Parade Over 40 local artists exhibit their jewelry, costumes, art, and designs in this unique cultural exploration URI Providence Campus Gallery 5-9 p.m.

Salon: Collecting for Life Join RISD curator Jan Howard for an evening of artistic discussion with local artists October Exhibit OpenThe Providence Athing Night enaeum Showcasing the works 5-7 p.m. of 4 upcoming artists Gallery Z Local Natives 5-9 p.m.

Praised by Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, 10,000 Things these exceptional muA unique theater experience described sicians play their latest album by the playwright as Lupo’s a “multi-part experi$25 // 9 p.m. ment in process-driven theatre” The Wilbury Theatre Group $15 // 7:30 p.m.

What Cheer Day Go back in time to 1799 and enjoy 18th century refreshments while interpreters showcase the Brown Family scandal of the time The John Brown House Museum $15 // 1-5 p.m.

Flowers VS. the Frost Get creative and celebrate the end of the growing season in this Day of the Dead inspired event Aurora 3-5 p.m.

Halloween Iron Pour Over 1000 people

Saturday (continued)

Sunday

gather for not just the live music and local food, but for the main attraction: The Yard’s custom build iron pouring tilt furnace to pour over 2,500 pounds of molten iron where art is created right in front of your eyes The Steel Yard 5 p.m.

Making Strides in Providence American Cancer Society sponsors this walking-fundraiser event to remind us that we never have to face with disease alone; featuring information, music, and activities Kennedy Plaza 9 a.m.

STYX Live Beloved 80’s band best known for “Mr. Roboto” perform all their classic hits Twin River Event Center $40 // 8 p.m.

Cabaret Enjoy a classic retelling of this award-winning show Jenks Auditorium, Pawtucket $18 // 2 p.m.

Comedian Robert Kelly Comedy Central star comes to town for a night of uproarious laughter Comedy Connection RI $15 // 8-10 p.m.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Beloved Whose Line Is It Anyways? comedians for an interactive night of improv The Vets Auditorium $27 // 7 p.m.

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Campaign rhetoric ignores issues

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Voting is imperative

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know I speak for many when I say that I don’t like where the presidential campaign is going. Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction according to the Huffington Post Pollster. There is plenty to talk about as far as the issues are concerned yet, for some reason, the campaign rhetoric always ends up back in the gutter dealing with issues that have nothing do with ordinary Americans.

The first reason that campaign rhetoric gets so off topic is that both have so much baggage. Hillary Clinton has been in the public eye for close to forty years as First Lady of Arkansas, then First Lady of the United States, United States Senator from New York and finally as Secretary of State. Since politics have changed so much since her husband has been president she has been on every side of every issue.

She wants to talk about race relations, but cannot escape the fact that she championed her husband’s 1994 Crime Bill which put a large number of AfricanAmericans in jail. She wants people to believe she is a champion for women while expecting them to forget all of the nasty things she said about the women who were romantically involved with her husband. The same is true of Donald Trump who has been well known for decades as well. He wants people to forget that he has previously said very nice things about Hillary Clinton, given money to Democratic politicians and made some very unflattering remarks about women on a hot microphone in 2005.

The second reason candidates have stilted conversations is that both have very low favorability ratings. It appears to be the strategy of both campaigns to drive the other candidate’s negative numbers up as

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far as possible so that many of their opponent’s would-be supporters decide to stay home on voting day. In this election it seems as though more people are participating in a phenomenon known as negative partisanship wherein they are voting against a particular candidate than they are voting for a particular candidate.

The final reason candidates are not talking about the real issues is that it just is not as exciting as tearing each other apart. The first debate was ratings gold; though it might not have been such a hit had everyone assumed it was going to be a solely policy oriented debate. The American people have a strange desire to see drama as evidenced in the popularity of reality TV shows. The media loves a circus so they are determined to get the candidates to fight with each other rather than discuss how to solve the country’s most pressing problems.

On November 8, 2016 this will all be over. I, like many Americans, will vote for the candidate which I feel is the lesser of two evils. However, I would feel much better if the candidates would spend less time talking about the past and more time talking about the future.

Conor O’Brien Anchor Contributor

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he presidential election is coming up fast in what can only be considered the wackiest cycle the American public has ever seen. With the candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump leading the two major parties people seem to be more apathetic than ever and refuse to vote at all. To that I ask a simple question: why?

Registering to vote is an action that everyone must take part in. It’s a simple process and takes maybe five minutes of your time.

To those who are already registered and will not vote this year I would ask that you reconsider.

For those unwilling to vote, the point may arise that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the only options. This, however, is not true. There are many third party options out there for citizens to vote

for. Most notably there is the Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who recently visited our campus, and the Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, who seems to be resonating with college kids and independents alike. Do some research and actually find out what their views are and if you like them, vote for them.

Some might say that a vote for a third party candidate is a wasted vote.

However, every vote that

a candidate gets raises their poll numbers. If a candidate reaches the five percent mark in the general election the party they represent would be able to receive public funding for the next election. This means a huge in flux in the bank for whoever reaches that mark. For third party candidates this could have a huge impact on their campaign. Therefore, even though a candidate may not have won, the party they represent and the values they uphold gain significant strength just by your vote.

In regards to people not liking any of the four candidates available, I say this: vote anyway. Write in a vote for yourself or any other person that intrigues you. Go ahead because it is your right as a citizen to vote for who you wish.

Not voting is, ironically, a vote. It says that you don’t care what happens to our country and that our country is doomed to fail as a democracy. People should

Photo courtesy of snd.org care about what happens to our country. There is a simple saying that if you don’t vote you can’t complain. By the looks of this election some people are complaining a lot but not putting their money where their mouth is. Don’t just sit there and whine, make your concerns known by voting for whoever you believe will best represent you.

17 October 17 2016

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Debate night debated nothing Mary Ellen Fernandez Anchor Staff

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n Sunday night, October 9, presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump made their way to the main stage live on CNN for the second to last debate night of the 2016 election. Moderators Anderson Cooper, a CNN news reporter, and Martha Raddatz, an ABC news reporter, were in charge of keeping audience noise under control, candidate’s responses within a two minute margin and asking partisan questions to both Clinton and Trump. These debates are serious and it is the job of the station hosting them to discuss important issues regarding our country.

However, the second debate did little to create unbiased moderating and at times both candidates went well over their permitted time to speak. This was the catalyst for an extremely unprofessional, confusing and at times frustrating debate for the viewers.

It is no surprise that during

their time on stage both Trump and Clinton had their fair share of disagreements but the moderators did little to nothing to seize the candidates unnecessary banter or crowd appraisal.

This caused chaos on the debate floor which in turn took away from time that could’ve been spent discussing important issues.

A tape that was recently released by Washington Post containing graphic and insulting language from Donald Trump was brought up on two occasions during the debate from moderator Anderson Cooper. This topic, which had already been addressed by Mr. Trump before the debate, was a mere stunt to create an entertaining situation for the audience. It should be said that I am equally appalled and offended by the disgusting things said on the tape however those actions and the statement distributed by Mr. Trump after the fact should speak for itself.

Regardless, important topics like health care reform, foreign affairs and the economy lost out on

speaking time because the hosting news station wanted to discuss scandalous affairs.

As an undecided voter, I found the debate to be noisy, poorly organized and horribly controlled by the moderators. The twohour long discussion of issues turned into a he-said she-said battle between both candidates which left little said about either of their policies. Several times during the debate, Mrs. Clinton went over her

speaking time by as much as 12 seconds with no interruption from Cooper or Raddatz. This was clearly a biased and unfair judgment on the moderator’s part which created an irritated and interruptive approach from her opponent. Both candidates seemed to rush through the important questions with each of them failing to pinpoint a relevant answer to most. If I were asked to make a decision on who to vote for based on that last debate I would have to honestly say neither.

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Media giants

SAMANTHA SCETTA

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edia: we live for it, live through it and live by it. What the media is producing is out of our hands yet it is absolutely everywhere we look. During the Presidential Debate last week media was a topic that was barely touched upon by either of the future leaders of America.

Most of us check our email and Snapchat feed before we even eat breakfast.

We brush our teeth to the morning news, listen to the radio on our ways to school or work and scroll down Facebook before we go to sleep. Since the internet has the ability to blow the election out of proportion presidential candidates have some massive competition to change the way American minds function.

Surely candidates could raise or lower minimum

wages, force tax cuts upon the wealthy, gather a stronger police and military force and cut off international relations. Will Clinton beat ISIS? Will Trump succeed in keeping workers and corporations on American grounds instead of fleeing to Mexico or China? That’s not what most 14-20 something year olds are entirely concerned about.

Stabilizing the world they say; how about controlling brainwashing advertisements for shiny cars, genetically modified food and makeup applied by women that are so photoshopped you probably wouldn’t recognize them if you saw them in real life.

The candidates are not so concerned about the reality of America which is the reality that exists in a virtual space.

With social media acting as an active political force taking the two candidates even remotely seriously has

The point of a debate is not to pit two candidates against one another and discuss their scandals it is to get a better idea of what they plan on doing to build up our economy, keep our country safe and discuss other serious matters.

CNN and it’s moderators failed to uphold an orderly, nonpartisan, unbiased and effective environment during the debate which left the voters, decided and undecided, with more anger and confusion.

become impossible. Media, more specifically social media, is a major platform behind the candidate’s’ success or failure however it’s a topic that is very rarely touched upon by Trump or Clinton. I can’t help wondering if Trump or Clinton ever crack a smile at the thousands upon thousands of videos made using voice overs and animation to make them look as ridiculous as

humanly possible.

Politicians, and celebrities, in America seem to live in an untouchable world that is separate from us.

They are whom we aspire to be without knowing personally. As far as the presidential election goes, I can not recall a time when I have heard someone say they aspire to be like Trump or Clinton.

are not the true backbone of America. The true rulers of the country are who you listen to on the radio, who you watch on television, and whose clothes you are wearing. As much as the president is important, they simply do not have the resources and wit to able to do as much damage to the general public as the media can.

The presidential candidates

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19 October 17 2016

Love & longing in the break room LOUISA D’OVIDIO

Editor-in-Chief KRISTY O’CONNOR

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Secretary

ffice romance might be glorified in just about every third rom com since “(500) Days of Summer,” but off the silver screen, these flings and relationships are much more difficult to navigate and have a decidedly less cute accompanying soundtrack.

The workplace seems like no place for romantic relationships, as they can shift the focus of why you are really there and cloud your judgement, leaving you with an unprofessional reputation.

The first thing to consider when entering into any new relationship is the level of awkwardness the eventual break up will produce. If the relationship ends, facing

that person first thing in the morning at their desk after a night of crying and or fighting is something you must be prepared for.

Following that, any work, projects or professional interactions you have to have will be clouded by the pain, anger or hurt that the break up produces.

Think of your coworkers and your superiors at work too and what their reactions may be. Dating in the workplace could make other people uncomfortable and maybe even angry. This is especially likely if you or your partner have differing levels of power or even a direct line of power between you.

Consider dating your boss and how that would ultimately change your entire work dynamic. You would not want to get a promotion that you worked hard for and earned and have other people say you got it because of who

you are dating. This is probably one of the most common occurrences when people are dating in the office because a degree of favoritism could develop.

If you were dating someone and they did something wrong in the workplace, you might not report them, but if anyone else did the same thing, they would get reported. This could lead to hurt feelings, rifts within teams and lead everyone into trouble. If you date in the workplace you need to be able to separate work from your personal life and this can be exceedingly difficult.

Additionally and perhaps most importantly, when the workplace is where you met and the basis of what you have in common, that topic of conversation or issues that exist there can cloud your every interaction or even become the only thing you can talk about.

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he Women’s Tennis team struck again as they defeated Worcester State in a resulting 7-2 match. They gained a 3-0 advantage after the doubles matches, winning all but three of them. Rhode Island College’s famous No. 1 pair of Dayna Reilly and Julie Reddy posted an 8-2 win against the Lancers while the No. 2 spot of couple Isabella Romeo and Katherine Braganca matched their score. The No. 3 doubles team of Laura Nastasi and Jorgie Martin also took the match, however, by forfeit.

Singles action proved four victories for the Anchorwomen.

Reilly secured a perfect score of 6-0, 6-0 against her opponent in the No. 1 spot.

Reddy performed similarly in No. 2 singles, defeating her Lancer 6-1, 6-1. The No. 3 and No. 4 singles spots, unfortunately, were won by Worcester State. However, RIC struck back in the No.

Senior Day continued in favor of the Anchorwomen as they proceeded to win four out of six singles matches. Reilly posted a 9-5 win against the Cougars in the No. 1 spot, Nastasi emerged with an 8-4 victory for RIC during No. 3 singles, Braganca downed her Cougar opponent 10-1 at the No. 4 spot, and Romeo defeated her opponent in No. 6 singles with a score of 7-4.

Congratulations, girls!

Don’t date people you

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Men’s Soccer breaks Gordon’s win streak

5 and No. 6 singles. Romeo tallied another win for the Anchorwomen with a score of 6-3, 6-1 while Jenna St. Lawrence won by forfeit.

After crushing Worcester State, the ladies went on to show up the Cougars of Clark University during Senior Day with a final score of 7-2. At No. 1 doubles, Reddy and Reilly defeated their opponents 9-7 while Braganca and Romeo posted an 8-6 win together at the No. 2 spot.

Nastasi and Martin defeated the Cougars 8-6 as well at the No. 3 doubles spot.

Maybe dating can succeed if you work in a giant corporation, where the possibility of being met with your ex everyday is very, very small. But most co workers inevitably need to see and interact with each other.

share the same workplace with unless you know for sure that it won’t cause problems.

Don’t date someone who you will have to see every working day until one of you gets fired or quits. Don’t date someone who you cannot get away from, hide your embarrassment or ever be seen in a professional light again. Don’t date someone you work with unless you can absolutely guarantee that you will get married, which no one ever can.

Sports

Women’s Tennis: Two victories Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

find that your work is the only thing either of you truly have in common and you may realize that your relationship has no foundation other than where you work.

JULIAN BORGES

Sports Editor

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his season, the Anchormen are on a roll. Coming off two victories last week, the Men’s Soccer team defeated Gordon College 2-1 on the latter’s turf last Tuesday afternoon. In the two wins leading up to this game, Freshman defender Jack Clancey notched his first career goal in a 2-1 victory over Western Connecticut.

Better yet, Komla Dogbey snagged the title of Little East Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for his hat-trick in the 3-0 victory over Worcester State.

Just over seven minutes into the game at Gordon, Dogbey assisted junior forward Cooper Ferreira to put the Anchormen on the scoreboard first. At the end of the half, Rhode Island College maintained a 1-0 lead as well as a slim 10-9

shot advantage over their hosts, the Fighting Scots.

The Anchormen returned to the second half and scored faster than they had in the first. Just five minutes in, sophomore midfielder Dennis Vazquez blasted a pass from senior midfielder Dan Monteiro underneath the crossbar to double the lead and close out RIC’s scoring.

Ten minutes later, Gordon responded with their only goal of the game. Senior Caleb Cole worked with Sophomore and fellow midfielder Josh Beveridge (Anchorage, AK) to assist junior defender Ben Gradert (Hudson, OH.) Gradert converted the pass to send a shot past RIC senior goalie Chris Moura. This goal closed out the scoring for the match. The Anchormen left the field victorious-now holding a 9-3-1 record overall.

Moura made six blocks in the victory. Gordon goalie, Senior Josh Spoonhour had

three saves. In the end, the Anchormen served up one great match, and it seems there will be plenty more to come.

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Catching up with Cross Country

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Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

ast Saturday morning, The Rhode Island College Men’s Cross Country team competed at the 21st Annual James Earley Invitational. The boys performed well, although the team competed individually. Out of 431 runners, RIC’s own Junior runner Jonathan Carney finished in 130th place with an impressive time of 28:13.99 over the 8k course.

Freshman athlete Helder Gomes finished 289th with a 30:33.97 run time.

Sophomore athlete Jeff

Garson placed 290th with a timed run of 30:34.45.

Carlton Eaton placed 283rd with a time of 34:23.49.

Ladies Cross Country action also came from the James Earley Invitational, where RIC Sophomore Margaret McCaffrey notched 164th place out of 459 runners—securing a 33rd place win out of 41 teams for the Anchorwomen (with an 883.0 overall score.) McCaffrey had a timed run of 25:34.41.

Junior athlete Briana Lenihan finished in 170th place with a time of 25:36.65 and Freshman Cassidy

Bissitt came in 222nd place with a time of 26:08.41.

Senior Allison Lomas finished in 295th place with a time of 27:13.12, Junior Lissa Almanzar posted a 357th place finish of 28:34.28, and Freshman Winnely Figueroa finished in 366th place with a time of 28:53.79.

Senior Abigail Dandurand had a timed run of 29:30.48, finishing in 397th place.

Freshman athlete Sarah Basler came in 405th place with a time of 29:43.46, while Junior Tess Rhoat finished in 428th place (32:07.33), and Sophomore Margaret Buckley finished

the race in 448th place with a final time of 37:33.32.

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Women’s Soccer sink to JWU, 4-1.

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ollowing a devastating 5-0 loss to Western Connecticut last weekend, the Anchorwomen have lost their second game in a row.

Last Wednesday night saw Rhode Island College fall to host Johnson and Wales.

The game started off in RIC’s favor. Just over 16 minutes into the contest, sophomore forward Oliva Capraro capitalized on a cross from classmate and midfielder Eleni Grammas to score the team’s only goal of the game.

Roughly six minutes later, the hosts scored their first of four goals in the game. Freshman midfielder Catherine Nolan assisted

junior forward Kyra Selner who notched the equalizer for the Wildcats.

Eight minutes later at the 30-minute mark, JWU would break the tie they had created. Johnson and Wales took a corner kick that resulted in a goal credited to Nolan. The Anchorwomen would walk off the field at halftime down 2-1 while the Wildcats walked off with the lead and an 8-4 shot advantage over the visitors.

Coming back to the field in the second half, it did not take long for the Anchorwomen to regain some steam. RIC dominated possession and outshot their hosts 4-1.

While the Anchorwomen were creating scoring opportunities, the lights at Scotts Miracle-Gro Athletic

Complex mysteriously went out. This resulted in a twenty minute delay of the game until the power was turned back on.

When play resumed, the Wildcats were awarded a corner kick.

Sophomore forward Deja Hursey (Columbia, MD) won the ball and fired a shot from outside the box to make the score 3-1 for Johnson and Wales.

In the 75th minute, freshman midfielder Molly McCormack closed out scoring for the game when she drilled the ball in the net for the fourth goal for the Wildcats.

The Anchorwomen

never regained momentum following the restoration of power at the stadium. The hosts left the pitch with a wild 24-9 shot advantage over RIC who left the field defeated. Final score: 4-1.

Wildcat goalie, freshman Colleen Lynch, made five blocks for JWU while RIC’s Brianna Sousa made ten saves in her first start. While the road seems a bit bumpy, the Anchorwomen have it in them to get the ball rolling again.

L to R: Stephanie Ricci, Nicole Grammas, Olivia Caparo, Photo courtesy of Tess Rhoat

Women’s Volleyball beats Worcester State

Enrique Castaneda-Pineda Assitant Sports Editor

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his week in Women’s Volleyball, our Anchorwomen went up against Western Connecticut and Worcester State— coming off back-to-back losses against Clark and Eastern Connecticut.

Looking to break that losing streak at home, the ladies went full force against Worcester State. However, starting with Western Connecticut, the team seemed worn out and could not get anything going until the end of the game. The first set ended in a 10-25 loss for the Anchorwomen.

Following this, the second set was a 15-25 loss—both losses by large margins.

Finally, the Anchorwomen picked up some sort of steam in the last set with 11 kills, (the most in the game in one set.) However, it was not enough to take the win, ending in a 18-25 loss and a 3-0 sweep.

Leading into the big match against Worcester State, Rhode Island College had the home court advantage to give them an edge. Both teams started off strong offensively as RIC went to record 16 kills for the first set and Worcester 12.

RIC would take the first

set by a tight 25-23 win. In the second set, Worcester State began to lose its edge as RIC remained strong, with another 15 kills in the set and only 4 errors.

Worcester State had 12 kills and 7 errors, resulting in the set ending 25-19. The Anchorwomen powered through the final set, limiting their opponents to only 7 kills and taking the third and final set to break their three game losing streak.

Currently the team is 8-9 with only eight games until the Little East Conference Playoffs, beginning on November 1st.

Jillian Ward, Photo courtesy of Matthew Toyota