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Rhode Island College goes Green

college students, the importance of voting third party Editor-in-Chief and the ‘Green New Deal’ she is proposing SHANE INMAN that would end dependence Managing on nonrenewable energy.

Editor “Jill Stein is my personal hero and I’m super excited,” reen Party candidate said RIC student Marisa Dr. Jill Stein was who was attending the welcomed to campus last week by her Rhode Island event.

Green party organizers and Stein had a very clear Rhode Island College’s message for young voters, Environmental club as “they tell you you’re well as a Media Center powerless, but it’s exactly consortium of reporters. the opposite. You have the Stein spoke with Robbie numbers to come out and Rhodes, General Manager take over this election, to of 90.7 WXIN, in a one on render student debt null and one interview before her void, to make public higher speech and Q&A. Stein education free...”

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As one of the prominent third party candidates in the 2016 election, Stein has been attracting and relying on the backing of former Bernie Sanders supporters.

Throughout the interview, she made it clear that she sees herself as a desirable alternative to the continuation of the current two-party system which has left many voters dissatisfied and angry. Stein made headlines during the campaign cycle for her two arrests, once for trying to attend the first Democratic debate and a second time while protesting with the Sioux Standing Rock Tribe.

Stein described the similar policy goals she shares with Senator Bernie Sanders, such as a higher minimum wage and free higher education, but also emphasized where she and the senator differ, drawing attention to her plans to forgive all student loan debt because “it’s time to bail out the victims” of the economic crash.

Rhode Island Stein organizer Sue said, “the Democratic and Republican

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parties have become two points on the same continuum.

Our country is run by corporations and politicians do the bidding of their donors and not of the people they serve,” Sue went on, “Jill Stein, on the other hand, is acutely in tune with the pulse of the people of the nation, she’s close enough to people to

understand what’s caused the pain in our society that has produced the two candidates we have.”

Stein’s lasting message was that, “It’s all about rejecting the lesser evil, standing up and fighting for the greater good like our lives depend on it, because they do.”

Schilling balks at day in court

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n a surprising move, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher and ex-video game entrepreneur Curt Schilling came to a $2.5 million settlement with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The settlement is expected to be approved by the judge overseeing the litigation and is expected to net the state about $2 million after lawyers’ fees are adjusted.

By now, there is not anyone in Rhode Island who pays even tangential attention to the news and has not

heard of the great collapse of 38 Studios. The state guaranteed a $75 million loan to the company in 2010 in exchange for operating in Rhode Island and providing needed jobs.

However, not two years later, 38 Studios collapsed into bankruptcy leaving Rhode Island on the hook for the remainder of the $112 million loan, when accounting for interest.

Since then, the state assembly has had to take from the tax pool to pay off the remainder of this loan, causing large budget problems and tax increases.

Not all of the burden will be on the state as, in the direct aftermath of the collapse, the leadership of the state of Rhode Island claimed fraud on the part of the bond agencies that approved the loan, on the law firms involved in the deal, on the former Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), and of course the 38 Studios executives, Schilling among them.

At the present time, Rhode Island has settled with the law firm that worked on the deal for $4.4 million, the former Rhode Island

Economic Development Corporation officials for $12.5 million, and Wells Fargo and Barclays for $26.5 million. Altogether the Schilling settlement makes the total amount recovered to about $45 million.

That being said with his current settlement, after lawyers’ fees, the expected balance still left on the loan will be nearly $50 million that the state will have to pay back.

be his opportunity to show Rhode Islanders that he had done nothing wrong.

However, it appears that by settling now Schilling and his co-defendants would pay nothing out of pocket as their insurance would cover the cost of the settlement but would not have done so during a trial. All in all there is now only a single defendant remaining in the 38 Studios litigations, who will go to trial soon.

Schilling’s settlement was considered a surprise by many as he had repeated claimed that the trial would

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Letter to the Editor After reading the piece entitled President Sanchez takes the helm in the September 12th issue of The Anchor, President Frank Sanchez, who subsequently did not miss the opportunity to provide the college platitude, allowed the opportunity to make a thoughtful statement elude him. The college platitude provided: “I want to be held accountable… for creating a better student experience, with more experiential learning opportunities.

Really training students with portable skills so they’re better prepared for the world of work.” Such a statement has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; but how do we square President Frank Sanchez’s platitude with our current situation?

It is not news to any student that higher education is in crisis, which is felt particularly in the humanities, where the question of what the discipline has to offer is unclear. However, hasn’t higher education always been in crisis? We should not attribute the difficulties higher education is currently facing exclusively to the recession of 2008; the student revolts of the ‘60s took aim at a more relevant education, which produced programs in African-American Studies and Women’s Studies. Analogous to the ‘60s we could say that with our present crisis the question of relevance has returned.

Our present crisis raises the question of the character and purpose of our education; particularly in the case of those disciplines without immediate relevance. For example, nursing and social work have immediately quantifiable occupational relevance while the humanities do not. To answer this question we need to define who we are, both as a student body and as students.

The question of who we are as a student body is about us as a whole.

What is it to be a student? Does it include the preservation and passing along of certain cultural practices? Are the European paintings, sculpture,

and architecture of the past 500 years or eighteenth century British literature important elements of who we are? The question is whether having these elements circulating is an important part of what being a student is; whether the student body remains recognizable without them.

The question of who we are as students is broader. What does it mean to be a student in this time? Does it include Nelson Mandela, WikiLeaks, and quantum theory? Again, the question is whether these elements require preservation in order to be circulated because they are important; that the ideas be sustained and made available to those who follow.

Higher education is where these elements are cultivated and passed on.

This is the place where professors engage with these elements in order to introduce them to students. This is the place in which the elements that define the student body are engaged with, preserved, and passed along.

The challenge is to define who we are and what we value, both as individual students and as a student body. Should student life be determined by what people are currently interested in or willing to pay for? Should this be what we value? This is what eluded President Sanchez: to ask these questions directly.

Yes, these are tough economic times and for us students this forces us to reorder our priorities. We must recognize, however, that the changes made to our college today are not temporary: they shape the student body for those who follow. We must ask what is important enough to us that we will ensure is available to them; whether that is what we ought to do, and whether who we are as students without those things is a something that we ought to be.

-Charles M. Bradshaw II

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t has been a dizzying week in the ongoing civil war in Syria as the tenuous ceasefire continues to devolve into violence.

In an impassioned speech to the United Nations, Secretary of State John Kerry called for all planes to be grounded in crucial areas of the war torn country, “in order to de-escalate the situation and give a chance for humanitarian assistance to flow unimpeded.”

His comments come after a week of uneasy truce, with both sides accusing one another of breaching the terms of the ceasefire which lasted merely a week. Despite what was written on paper, the de facto state of affairs saw air raids continuing throughout the nation. The

Hanging by a thread

heaviest bombardments have occurred in and around the city of Aleppo, a focal point of the violence desperately in need of the relief that was promised during the lull in fighting.

Both sides have repeatedly violated the agreement.

The weekend following the pact, US led airstrikes killed 62 Syrian army soldiers and wounded 100 more, provoking Moscow to call an emergency meeting of the UN. When she arrived, US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Powers made an immediate response to reporters regarding the accusations, rather than first entering the closed Security Council meeting. “We are investigating the incident, and if we determine that we did indeed strike Syrian military personnel, that was

not our intention,” Powers told reporters. She went on to call Russia’s outcry a “stunt … replete with moralism and grandstanding that is uniquely cynical and hypocritical.”

A Russian Foreign Ministry statement following the meeting criticized the Americans for taking what they viewed as “an unconstructive and indistinct position” during the session. It went on to say that the Americans “not only turned out to be unable to give an adequate explanation of what happened, but also tried, as is their custom, to turn everything upside down”.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said in an emailed statement to the AP news agency

that “terrorists and the opposition” have been using the truce to “boost their forces and prepare for renewed hostilities.”

Just two days following the emergency meeting, the US accused Syria and Russia of airstrikes that hit an aid convoy.

Some of the voices in the mounting condemnation characterizing the attacks as a war crime, but both Russia and Syria deny the allegations. In a statement carried by Russian news agencies, Konashenkov said, “The air forces of Russia and Syria did not conduct any strikes against the UN aid convoy in the southwestern outskirts of Aleppo.”

Konashenkov countered that the attack did not appear to be from an air raid.

Campaign Cafe

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ith the first presidential debate coming up, the American Democracy Project at Rhode Island College and NBC 10 will be joining forces to host Campaign Cafe. This is an event where students and community members can watch the debate together.

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n annual celebration of diversity, RIC’s 2016 Diversity Week is set to kick off soon. Beginning on October 2nd and continuing through October 8th, Diversity Week is host to a multitude of events and activities intended to celebrate other cultures while simultaneously promoting understanding and appreciation of our differences.

Throughout the week, open classes and lectures such as “The Black Experience in America” and “Social Activism and the Performing Arts” will be held by RIC professors,

The only college to participate in Rhode Island, RIC will be hosting the event in the cafe on Monday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.

The debate will be broadcasted on TVs in the café, along with coverage from Bill Rappleye and Brian Crandall, who will also be taking comments from attendees. Those who cannot attend but still want

to see the event can tune in to the 11 o’clock news on Monday or watch the taped segments that will premiere the next day.

For those who wish to stick around after the event, there

will be short focus group discussions in which RIC students and ADP members will lead the groups. This is part of a longitudinal research project that began in 2004.

A number of films and TED Talks will be shown over the course of the week, including “The Year We Thought About Love,” “The Future of Race in America,” “Which Way Home,” and many more. Each of these will provide a glimpse into the lives of people from all walks of life. If it’s a literal walk one is looking for, however, symbolic El

As of this writing, aid convoys have restarted their missions, and Kerry has stated that he is willing to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in hopes of salvaging the peace, but lamented that the future of Syria is, “hanging by a thread.”

Those who wish to attend are asked to register through EventBrite, but the event is free and members of RIC and the community are welcome.

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Celebrating diversity at RIC

affording students the opportunity to dig deeper into the social issues of today’s society. There will also be informational sessions on topics from studying abroad to diversityoriented scholarships and LGBT health care held primarily during free period on Wednesday.

Following the strike on the aid convoy, the UN suspended transport of humanitarian relief, fearing further provocations. While speaking at the General Assembly in New York, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon called those who attacked the convoy “cowards.” Ki-moon has been more outspoken of late. Due to step down at the end of this year, he added “powerful patrons that keep feeding the war machine also have blood on their hands.”

Camino walks will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday to illustrate “the travels of undocumented Latin American people from their native homelands to the United States.”

For the duration of Diversity Week, the Unity Center will be giving out Human Rights Campaign

T-shirts, and the Donovan Dining Center lower lobby will be offering information regarding LGBT health care. Additionally, a number of events will be taking place in the Student Union Ballroom, including “The Art of Stepping,” a global cooking class, and a great deal more. From films to lectures, open classes to

interactive experiences, there is no shortage of ways to learn about different cultures during Diversity Week.

For a complete schedule of Diversity Week events, visit the Unity Center webpage at ric.edu/unitycenter.

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Man stuck between rocks at beach freed using olive oil Mike Dwyer Anchor Contributor With the tide rolling in, a 31-year-old Rhode Island man saw his life flashing before his eyes. Moments before his brush with death the unnamed man had stood atop a jetty, enjoying a crisp ocean breeze and the serene view of Narragansett Beach through the screen of his phone, when the device slipped from his hands and landed between two rocks.

As it was seemingly within reach, the man made an effort to retrieve his phone, but instead managed to get himself stuck all the way up to his chest.

A necessary rescue effort began, calling in resources from the Narragansett Fire Department and the Environmental Police which lasted nearly three hours. Firefighters at the scene said they refrained from using airbags, fearing an unstable shift in the rocks could exacerbate the situation. With time running out, firefighters resorted to unorthodox measures.

“Olive oil. Lots of olive oil did the trick,” said Capt.

Peter Taylor of the NFD in an interview with NBC 10.

“We managed to spray him down and apply lots of olive oil, and we were able to dislodge him,” he went on.

The freed man was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for hypothermia and an injury to his foot which he incurred while walking away from the scene. He was otherwise unharmed and, according to Taylor, in “high spirits.”

Corpse flower blooming soon Sometime in the coming days the dead will rise at the Life Sciences Greenhouse at Dartmouth College.

Students and staff eagerly await the blooming of the titan arum, colloquially known as the corpse flower.

Dartmouth the specimen

acquired of the

Amorphophallus titanum in 2007, and due to the unusual life cycle of the flower, this will be the first time it has bloomed in six years. The flower is said to have a pungent smell similar to that of a rotting animal.

Once in bloom, the flower will stay open for several days. However, the odor will be most pronounced the first day and will dissipate thereafter.

Nicknamed “Morphy,” it currently sits at five feet tall and is expected to grow even taller before it blooms.

Native to the rainforests of Sumatra, its flower is the largest in the world, rising upward in a singular bloom.

A sole lacy petal unfurls, revealing a deep visceral burgundy enveloping its central spadix. The exterior of the petal is a light green encircling the lone fleshy, phallic stalk.

In the wild, its striking fragrance attracts carrioneating beetles and flesh flies which aid in its pollination.

Its color and texture, as well as the temperature of its spadix—comparable to human body temperature— add to the illusion that it is spoiled meat.

The greenhouse at Dartmouth College has extended their viewing hours this week for this once-in-a-decade event. You can also watch the flower bloom on live streaming video through the college’s website.

College grads debt relief

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215 college graduates have been awarded loan relief tax credits from the state. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation gave out these awards that average $3,750 per year.

These awards, called Wavemaker Fellowships, are given out in the hopes of enticing professionals to stay in Rhode Island rather than move elsewhere. The fellowships were given

out to those who worked in science and engineering related fields.

The program is being expanded for next year with an increased budget, going from $1.75 million to $3.5 million.

Of the 215 that received the fellowship, 60 percent graduated from universities and colleges in Rhode Island and 90 percent are working in the state.

First post office dedicated to African American in Rhode Island The North Kingstown Post Office on Post Road was dedicated to Melvoid Benson, who died in June of this year. The entire Rhode Island congressional delegation, the governor and local officials attended the ceremony on Sunday.

Benson was born in Tennessee, but moved to Rhode Island when her husband’s job moved to the state. Benson worked for 30 years in the North Kingstown and Portsmouth school districts.

Benson was also one of the first black women elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly. She served the people of District 32 as a state representative for seven terms. She later served on the North Kingstown School Committee and on the board of directors for the NAACP, Rhode Island Family Services, and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Congressman Jim Langevin introduced the public law for the dedication to Congress and it was signed by President Obama on June 13.

Elizabeth Estes, Benson’s niece, said that “Our family appreciates the Rhode Island Congressional delegation and President Obama for recognizing our aunt’s contributions to the citizens of Rhode Island in this remarkable manner.

She held her friends and neighbors in high regard, and she shared the beauty and virtues of this state with us.”

Of the students, for the students & by the students

President Jose Rosario shared his visions for the future of SCG, Inc and Editor-in-Chief his presidency. Rosario is working on three initiatives I want to take SCG at Rhode Island Collegein a new direction,” -a bias task force, spaces says Rosario, “we are a for LGBTQ+ students corporation yes, but we are and improving our sexual a corporation that serves assault policy. to advocate for students. I While we already have a think somewhere along the committee on campus to line we forgot that and I deal with bias but Rosario want to remind people that hopes that a bias task force this is what we are here for.” would work in conjunction LOUISA D’OVIDIO

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In a recent interview with The Anchor, Student Community Government

or under them, pulling in the Counselling Center, Unity Center and Campus Police

Cruz backs Trump -- Clinton exposes Trump’s lies TAYLOR DAME

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fter many months of silence Senator Ted Cruz of Texas announced Friday that he would be voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. Cruz ran against Trump for the Republican nomination in what was seen by many to be a bitter and tough race that included Trump insulting Cruz’s father and wife.

At the Republican National Convention, Cruz gave a speech in which he did not endorse Trump.

The speech was met with boos by the audience.

Pundits are crediting Trump running mate, Mike Pence for bringing Cruz onto their side. Pence reportedly spoke at length with Cruz several times. Cruz cited the Supreme Court as a major reason for his support of Trump. “We know, without a doubt, that every Clinton appointee would be a leftwing ideologue. Trump, in contrast, has promised to appoint justices ‘in the mold of Scalia,” he said.

On Friday, the Trump campaign released a list of

possible nominees to the Supreme Court including Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who is one of Cruz’s allies in Congress.

The endorsement from Cruz comes three days before the first Presidential Debate. Both candidates have been preparing for the debate with Hillary Clinton calling together a special press conference.

During the conference the Clinton campaign called on the debate moderator, the press, and the American voting public to fact check Trump.

The campaign released 19 pages of fact checked lies told by Trump.

Jennifer Palmieri, the Clinton campaign communications director said that “Debates are about each candidate laying out their vision for America, not making things up.

Donald Trump has shown a clear pattern of repeating provably false lies and hoping no one corrects him.

Voters and viewers should keep track: any candidate who tells this many lies clearly can’t win the debate on the merits.”

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Of the students continued onto that team. Community members would submit forms anonymously and report incidents of bias. This task-force dovetails with his ideas for safe spaces on campus.

“On this campus we have moved to be so progressive and inclusive, but plenty of students have

come to me and requested LGBTQ+ spaces,” Rosario understands the bind the campus currently is in while renovations limit office space for student orgs but would still like to offer ‘spaces’ to students who want them even if these aren’t physical. Safe zone trainings and certifications for students would allow for

the creation of ‘safe spaces’ without the actual need for square footage.

Rosario spoke on RIC soon having a Title nine coordinator and one of the goals the administration hopes to work on is clarifying the sexual assault policy at the college.

Rosario would also like to

see a peer advocate system become part of how the college responds to sexual assault. He describes what he envisions as people that can say, “I’m here and I understand what you are going through, let me walk with you to the counseling center,” explains Rosario.

“SCG is here for the

students concerns, if we come off as unresponsive, we have failed at our job,” says Rosario, “my door is always open.”

Just like our state and national governing body, the path SCG takes this year will ultimately be in the hands of the student body of Rhode Island College.

The ongoing expletives of Rodrigo Duterte Mike Dwyer Anchor Contributor

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resident of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has once again unloaded a barrage of expletives aimed at high profile figures. Last week, members of the European Union called for more scrupulous monitoring of the human rights abuses reportedly taking place within the country. On Tuesday, in a speech which took place in his hometown of Davao City, Duterte responded to the accusations in a mix of Filipino and English by saying, “I have read the condemnation of the European Union. I’m telling them, ‘F**k you.’”

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He went on, chastising the EU nations for what he perceived as a glaring example of exceptionalism and hypocrisy. “Who did I kill? Assuming that it’s true? 1,700? How many have they killed?” he said, calling to issue what other countries, namely France and Britain, have done in the Middle East. “You are doing it in atonement for your sins. They are now strict because they have guilty feelings,” he said. Duterte emphasized his disdain by clarifying, “I repeat it. F**k you!” while raising his right hand and giving the middle finger to applause from local businessmen.

The Philippines, a nation comprised of more than

7,000 islands in Southeast Asia, has been plagued in recent years by an immense drug epidemic. Duterte took office on June 30, and since then approximately 3,500 people have been killed by heavy-handed police tactics and vigilantism sprouting from the chaotic war on drugs.

Earlier this month, President Barack Obama cancelled what would have been the first meeting of the two leaders just hours after Duterte berated him in similar fashion. In response to warnings that he would face criticism by Obama in regards to the island nation’s ongoing war on drugs, Duterte reportedly said before a news conference,

“You must be respectful.

Do not just throw away questions and statements.

Son of a whore, I will curse you in that forum.”

Obama later described Duterte as a “colorful guy.”

In response to his choice to cancel the meeting, Obama stated “I always want to make sure if I’m having a meeting that it’s actually productive and we’re getting something done.”

Duterte has since apologized and admitted regret for the vulgarity.

Several sources, including Duterte himself, have made attempts to explain that the insult was directed at the reporter who had initially asked how he would respond to criticism from the US

president during their first face-to-face interaction, set to take place during a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Perhaps something was lost in translation.

However, while he was still Mayor of Davao City, the famously foul-mouthed Duterte employed “son of a whore” to describe the Pope, venting frustration at the traffic in Manila caused by the Pontiff’s motorcade during a recent visit to the capital. Then, as now, Duterte expressed regret for his use of language and planned a trip to the Vatican to personally apologize.

He later backpedaled on this plan after winning his country’s election.

Depths of “The Shallows”

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o people actually read newspapers?

And no, reading the headlines, and maybe the first and last sentence of an article, does not qualify. The slow but sure disappearance of deep reading is a topic that is embedded in the pages Nicholas Carr’s award winning novel “The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains.”

This book was selected by faculty and staff as a part of Rhode Island College’s Open Books-Open Minds committee and is being taught in many classrooms on campus. For those who do not know, “The Shallows” is a primarily researchbased novel where Carr explores the many ways that the internet has shaped relationships, learning and, most importantly, our

brains.

The Open Books-Open Minds committee hosted a roundtable conversation with professors and students to talk about teaching strategies for “The Shallows” and how the novel can be related to many different subjects, even math and biology.

Facilitated by Professor Duneer, the chair of the committee, the discussion lasted about two hours, and students got a chance to hear why professors chose to teach “The Shallows.”

A professor of mathematics wanted his students to look at the brain as a plastic organ, one that is constantly changing and adopting new ways of functioning.

The excuse “I am not a math person” is not valid in Professor Pinheiro’s classroom. He chooses to have his students teach themselves and each other before actually learning a problem, just to get his

students brains working and thinking deeply and critically, “I want my students to ask why we are doing something, not how.”

In Carr’s novel, he leaves his readers with no solutions to “fix” a brain that is constantly buzzing, humming and distracted on all different levels. The committee of professors did, however, come to the conclusion that students are aware of the distractions imposed upon them.

Distractions stemming from the portable computers that have a permanent seat on school desks and social media that never goes quiet.

Both Professor Duneer and Professor Riley said that their students prefer a printed copy of textual material instead of a digital one; students feel that they are unable to absorb most written material online.

Printed material will not go out of style anytime soon, much to the dismay of Nook

and Kindle companies.

This conversation was an interesting and difficult one—a conversation that should be held more often, in more classes. More and more internet addiction is

Nicholas Carr will be speaking at RIC on Thursday, Oct. 13 in Alger Hall. All are welcome to attend and ask Carr any questions they may have about his research and

Photos courtesy of Lucas Beland being treated as a literal findings, even if his novel addiction, and it’s up to is still sitting in a dusty no one but the individual corner on your bookshelf. to become aware of their constant attachment to a device.

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what makes you passionate.

Focus on what motivates you.

Jeremy Boutin & Gianna Rocchio Anchor Contributorz Question: “I am a sophomore in college, and I can’t stand the major I am in. I really want to switch, but my parents are paying for my school, and they do not want me to switch majors. I am worried that if I switch, they will stop paying for college. What should I do?”

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Hello Broke and Miserable!

Our job here at The Anchor is to make you happy, and it doesn’t seem like you are, honey pie! During my fouryear journey at RIC, I’ve change my major at least five times, so believe me when I tell you not to rush this decision! I’m not trying to sound like a walking stereotype, but your future is important. You should breathe, take a weekend to yourself, Friday through Sunday. Friday, do what makes you feel relaxed, detox the work of the week away. Saturday, reflect by walking yourself down memory lane and consider why you are here in your career. Sunday is the time to work; jump head-first into PATRICK CONNOLLY

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t’s one thing to remake a Disney classic that the majority of the world’s population seems to know, such as “Cinderella” and “The Jungle Book,” but it’s quite another to remake a Disney classic that is not nearly as well-known.

“Pete’s Dragon” is certainly not well-known by me.

Despite seeing the original a long time ago, I barely remember anything about it, aside from the fact that the dragon is green.

After all, green is a memorable color.

So naturally, a remake of “Pete’s Dragon” comes along. All in all, I did

Life is not easy when you clash with your parents.

However, your career is something that will follow you for your whole life.

There is no point following a path that will not make you happy. If you are truly happy and making the right decision, your parents will eventually support you.

They just want to see you happy, that’s why they seem overbearing right now.

Parents will always love and support you; they’re the best!

With love, Jeremy

Dearest broke & miserable,

Unfortunately, your situation is one that many college students experience.

When your ambitions no longer align with those of your parents, things quickly get complicated. It’s important to remember that you and your parents are ultimately all on the same team, rooting for you to graduate and be successful and happy. The problem is that you and your parents have different ideas as to how you will achieve this.

If you switch majors without trying to at least discuss the issue with them, your parents may feel hurt that you feel you cannot come to them. They might even interpret it as disrespectful, since they’re paying for your education.

You and your parents are all deeply involved with this, so try to initiate an open discussion where everyone has a chance to talk. Avoid telling them in passing, like while you’re helping with the dishes or at dinner. Chances are, they’ll respect how seriously and maturely you are handling the situation if you make time to discuss it.

Make sure you prepare first. Without preparation, these situations can often turn into mean arguments.

Stay calm and level-headed while still asserting yourself and the gravity of the situation. Explain both why you are miserable in your major and why you feel the need to switch. Explain the benefits of your new major.

Explain how the situation has been affecting your mental health. If you really want to knock your parents’ socks off, email an advisor in the major you intend to pursue and schedule a meeting to get an idea of what the transition into that program would be like.

Take what you learn to your parents and show that you’re putting in the work and that you’re serious about it.

The most difficult discussions are often the most important ones.

Likewise, the longer you wait, the harder it will be to approach the topic. Stop paying for misery!

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hortly after my initial experience with rock music in the seventh grade, I was still on my country kick. Eventually, someone else in my class decided that Carney needed to know a rock song other than System’s B.Y.O.B, mostly because they were tired of hearing me play that one song.

She sat me down at that same computer station to inform me that if she heard that same chorus one more time, she was going to jump out the window. The new song she introduce me to would, years later, become a staple opener for my crosscountry and track training in high school. It was Breaking Benjamin’s “Diary of Jane.”

The song opens with a soft and sorrowful pattern of notes that, when heard once, is remembered forever.

After the pattern plays once, other instruments gradually wake up to cast a more ominous tone. This progression builds up to an aggressive kick from the drums and a scream from the guitar. The preverse cacophony subsides as Benjamin Burnley’s voice emerges to deliver the first lines of the song, amidst steadier and more controlled rumblings from the guitars and bass. Ben’s

love-related ramblings periodically augment to a passionate shout, invoking a wrathful outburst from the instruments before simmering back down to a steadier pace. After a final grief-stricken scream of denial, the verse ends and the instruments pick up for the chorus. In this chorus Ben mournfully bemoans some obstacle “getting in the way” of his finding love with the girl named Jane. He solemnly pledges to, somehow, become important enough in her eyes to earn himself mention in her diary. The chorus ends with what can best be described as a caterwaul of frustration. After the second chorus, the brief guitar solo builds slowly to the bridge.

The bridge continues Ben’s lamentations and climaxes in a guttural shout as he struggles with the way this unrequited love seems to be changing him. The song ends with another chorus and, once again, a repetition of the pattern which first introduced the song.

I put this song on my iPod’s running playlist so frequently, that when it is played I can practically see the snowy woods I used to train in during the winter.

The impassioned singing of a rockstar wrestling with love just gets the blood pumping.

“Pete’s Dragon” review

like it, despite having little to no memory of the original. I had to see it twice, because my first viewing was smirched by a bunch of little kids making obnoxious noises throughout. Thankfully, the second time was more of a breeze, and I was able to appreciate the quiet atmosphere which director David Lowery applies to telling the story.

This story is pretty straightforward: a boy named Pete (Oakes Fegley) lives in the woods with his pet dragon, Elliot, and is found by a woman named Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard). Pete is taken in by Grace’s family and

is separated from Elliot.

Meanwhile, Elliot has to defend himself from being captured by construction workers, led by Gavin (Karl Urban).

Make no mistake: if you’re looking for originality, you’re better off seeing either “Kubo and the Two Strings” or “Sausage Party.” With that said, I don’t mean that as a large criticism, considering “Pete’s Dragon” is welldirected, well-acted and somewhat well-written.

The film is at its best during its quiet moments between two characters.

There’s a great scene, for instance, when Grace’s

father (Robert Redford) is talking to her about how he saw a dragon as a child, and he believed it to be nothing more than magic. There are no visual effects here. No gimmickry to be found. It’s just two people talking, and yet it creates as much of an emotional impact as Pete flying on his dragon’s back.

I am glad we got one. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it’ll do, Pete. It’ll do.

There are also some songs written for the film that are guaranteed to be Oscar hopefuls this season.

Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them won.

Nothing is unnecessary as long as it’s done well, and while I never asked for a remake of “Pete’s Dragon,”

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September 26, 2016

Sunday is for drag brunch

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ou asked for it, and you got it! On Sunday, Oct. 2, end your weekend with a bang at Drag Brunch!

The event takes place on the first Sunday of each month at Massimo restaurant on Federal Hill. With an enduring legacy in the city of Providence, Drag Brunch has found an audience at various restaurants downtown, slinging comedy and cocktails. Hosted by the 2016 Miss Gay Rhode Island and the co-host of DRAG Bingo, it’s the perfect way to wrest yourself from a lazy Sunday.

Contact Massimo to make reservations beforehand; seating begins at 11 a.m.

As your hostess with the mostess, Jacqueline DiMera, a self-described “classy dame,” who “can be a bitch when she needs to be,” is sure to open those drowsy eyes and kick off your Sunday Funday in style. Alternately known as Anthony DeRose, DiMera is an outspoken activist for the greater Providence

community, Chair of the RI Democratic Party LGBTQ Caucus and recent recipient of the Fredd. E. Tree Spirit of Stonewall Award. DeRose explained, in an interview with Get Ri Magazine, where the two personas diverge and where they overlap. “Jacqueline is a larger than life personality.

She’s big, she’s loud, she’s fun and a firecracker of energy. Anthony is a bit more reserved, relaxed and

even at times shy. Where the personalities overlap is the commitment and dedication of helping others and enjoying life to its fullest.”

An avid supporter of Hillary Clinton, DeRose will be hosting an LGBTQ and Allies Debate Watch Party at the Alleycat on Snow Street in Downtown Providence on Monday, Sept. 26. The debate begins at 8:30 p.m. and the venue

will provide a positive environment for those wishing to hear and discuss what the candidates have to say about the issues concerning the LGBTQ community. After suffering through the debates and the long work week, make sure to head out to Drag Brunch at Massimo restaurant to restore your sanity.

Massimo’s brunch menu offers enticing choices, including Pork Cheek Carbonara, Short Rib Hash and Pork Belly Grilled Cheese, courtesy of Chef Christopher Nardoza. For those with a sweet tooth, there are homemade Ricotta Pancakes and Cinnamon Buns, among other treats. If what’s needed on an early Sunday morning is a little hair of the dog that bit you, Massimo has you covered with an array of cocktails.

Cure that headache with a Strawberry Mint Fizz, some Massimo Sweet Tea, or try one of their classic Blood Orange Mimosas or Dirty Bloody Marys.

Providence Events Gianna Rocchio Anchor Contributor Thursday, Sept. 29

Movies on the Block Creature Double Feature: “The Wolfman & The Bride of Frankenstein.” Bring your blankets and takeout food to enjoy these classic films outside on the big screen. Grant’s Block, 260 Westminster Street, Providence. Free; All ages; Movie begins at sunset.

Detention Thursdays Drag Night. Drag show, music and dancing recurring weekly on Thursdays. EGO Providence, 73 Richmond Street, Providence. Free cover; 18+; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Providence Improv Guild.

PIG performing a variety of improv sketches and games created on the spot. Recurring weekly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad Street, Providence. $5; All ages, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Friday Sept. 30

Food Truck Fridays.

Enjoy local food trucks, live music, pony rides, and a bouncy castle. Roger Williams Park Carousel Village, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. Free; All ages; 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Salon: Ordinarily Well.

Doctor & psychotherapist Pete Kramer uses his personal experience and extensive research to discuss the current state of mental health and psychiatric medicines.

Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit Street, Providence. Free; 5 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 1

8th Annual Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival.

Live music, storytelling, food, games and activities celebrating African culture.

Burnside Park, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. Free; All ages; 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Gloria Gemma Flames of Hope Waterfire. Music, art, food, performers.

Waterplace Park, Memorial Boulevard, Providence.

Free; 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Providence Y2K International Live Looping Festival. 30 local, national, and international musicians playing a variety of genres.

AS220 Black Box & Main Stage, 131 Washington Street, Unit 302, Providence. $7 advance, $10 at the door, Saturday Pass $15. All ages; See pvdloop.org for full schedule.

Wakefield Riverfest: 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration. Enjoy the Riverfire, food, live music, games, crafts, art, and entertainment.

Downton Main Street, Wakefield, RI. Free; All ages; 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday Oct. 2 The Providence Y2K International Live Looping Festival. 30 local, national, and international musicians playing a variety of genres.

AS220 Black Box and Main Stage, 131 Washington Street, Unit 302, Providence. $7 advance, $10 at the door.

All ages; See pvdloop.org for full schedule of acts.

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STUDENTS WELCOME!

THURS., SEPT. 29

RICFest Kickoff Concert*

Featuring Roz and the Rice Cakes (2016 Motif Magazine Best Female Rock Vocalist), Royal Street, Infusion Evolution and The Drama Kings, plus the comedy of special guest Hillary Costa ’14.

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7–10:30 p.m.

Concert, Roberts Hall All bands have at least one RIC graduate performer!

RIC students and alumni free | General admission $10 Registration required

FRI., SEPT. 30

RIC Alumni and Student Volleyball Tournament and BBQ Featuring music and giveaways

Noon–2 p.m.

Weber Hall Beach Admission free Registration required

SAT., OCT. 01

RICFest on-the-Quad Activities and Events 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Activities include a free BBQ lunch and ice cream sundae bar; artisans and local author book sale; photo booth and selfie sticks; and a mechanical shark!

Join our community drumming event featuring Casey ’11 and John Belisle, www.DrumGroupServices.com. Drums and percussion instruments provided, or bring your own.

For a full list of homecoming and reunion events visit ric.edu/homecoming

10 September 26, 2016

Quick, delicious and healthy breakfasts for students on the go SOPHIE COSTA

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reakfast is easily one of the most frequently skipped meals in college.

Mornings are certainly very hectic, and it’s not uncommon that we rush out of the house before grabbing a bite to eat. Breakfast literally means “breaking the fast,” which is important to do before heading out for a long day. Even though sometimes we have those days where we wake up twenty minutes before class, there is always time to grab something quick and healthy to take with you on the go. Here are some quick and delicious ideas for your speedy breakfast.

The first recipe is smoothie bowls. You haven’t lived until you’ve had a smoothie bowl. This recipe calls for two bananas sliced and placed in the fridge the night before. In the morning, put the sliced bananas into the blender and pour in about half a cup of

soy vanilla milk, or enough to cover about half of the bananas. Then, pulse the bananas and soymilk until the consistency is smooth, like ice cream. The next step is to add in whatever other fruit or vegetables you want. I think blueberries and spinach are the best options, but you can tailor

Taurus (April 20May 20) Taurus, be a starlight on the rise this week.

Wear sunglasses inside and lick your lips a lot so you seem important. Go to a midnight release, pretend you’re an extra in the movie, and tell everyone one in the theater who you are and what scene you’re in. Buy lots of chapsticks and put on 100 layers to really volumize your lips this week.

Another quick recipe is

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Jason Windrow Anchor Staff Aries (March 21- April 19) Aries, think about fracking and how fracking could be considered your fault.

However, also realize that literally everyone is at fault for fracking so don’t get too bummed out. Fracking sucks but it’s definitely a thing that happens. Make a 40 slide powerpoint (transitions included) about fracking and report to your friends about it.

this to your liking. I like to top mine off with some chia seeds and pumpkin flax granola, or some frozen mango and dairyfree chocolate chips. This recipe will make about two servings and it is very easy to stick them in the freezer and take out at a later date.

Gemini (May 21June 20) Gemini, be quiet this week.

Take a white sheet and cut two little eye holes and drape it over your body. Be a ghost you always want it to be. Spook everyone to the best of your abilities and play pranks on those you love.

Cancer (June 21July 22) Cancer, life may be tough but there’s always cheesecake. Order cheesecake from your favorite place at least twice this week and spend times with people you love. Light candles and practice dark magic if you’re into that or just like watch a movie.

Leo (July 23-August 22) Leo, take a load off and submit papers that could be “not your best work”.

Realize that having “not your best work” means that you have worked hard and your work is actually good.

B+ on a paper is still good.

Treat yourself as much as possible and buy things for

oatmeal. Oats are perfect for the fall season, and they’re absolutely delicious. To make this process a quick one, I would recommend using a packet of instant oats (preferably the cinnamon swirl sugar free) but any kind will work. Mix that together with about half a cup of water and stick it in the microwave for about two minutes, depending on how thick you like them. The longer they stay in the microwave, the thicker they will be.

After the oats are cooked, plop on a tablespoon of nut butter and sprinkle in some ground cinnamon. If you’re feeling really festive, add some pumpkin pie spice.

Then, drizzle on a little bit of sugar free syrup for some sweetness, and top it off with pumpkin flax granola or some dairy free chocolate chips and hemp hearts. Now you’ve got yourself a hearty meal on the go. This travels really well in a thermos or a glass container and is also

Horoscopes

an elaborate dinner but have the dinner alone and in a bathtub.

Virgo (August 23September 22) Virgo, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES! No, for real.

Go to a place that has a lot of trees, flowers, or candles this week. Go to the Yankee Candle shop or Bath and Body works and just smell smell smell. Bad smells, good smells, who cares, just use that sense as much as you can this week.

Libra (September 23October 22) Libra! It’s your season, celebrate with lots of cake.

Eat cake in cemeteries, churches, parks, benches, amusement parks. Eat cake for breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Sure, people may call you Marie Antoinette or think it’s weird to eat cake all the time but cake has some sort of nutrition for sure.

Scorpio (October 23- November 21) Scorpio, you may be feeling lonely this week.

Love songs won’t help you so it’s best not to listen to that. Unfortunately, every song is really about love in some way/shape/form. The stars suggest you only listen to whale sounds or ambient noise alone in your room.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Sagittarius, order a lot of hot dogs this week. Think about how underrated hot dogs are in our society. Sure they might seem youthful or even gross, maybe they are rightfully underrated but still, order hot dogs whenever you get a chance.

Create a hot dog rating scale for yourself and let everyone know where to get the best hot dogs.

Capricorn (December 22January 19) Investigate some spooky happenings in the Tristate area and lead

just as delicious when eaten at room temperature.

Another great breakfast, which just happens to be one of my favorites, is whole wheat bread—toasted or otherwise—topped with a thin layer of peanut butter and half of a sliced banana.

I also like to sprinkle it with some chia seeds or a dash of cinnamon. This breakfast is perfect if you want to eat while you’re walking to class.

If you are really rushed and just don’t have time to use even a microwave or a blender, there are some really healthy and yummy bars that will come in handy. Some of my favorite breakfast bars are KIND bars, which have a ton of different flavors to choose from, and Health Warrior chia bars. These are just some of the many breakfast ideas that you can use to make sure that you are starting your morning off on the right foot.

a bunch of your friends on to a camping trip. Delete all the navigation apps on your phone and try to find your own blair witch and tell your friends you lost the map because you needed to make space to download IOS 10.

Aquarius (January 20- February 19) Aquarius, do something Autumunesque this week. Go apple picking with someone you love, make ten pumpkin pies, and throw pumpkins out your window to represent a new leaf turning over. Sit underneath a tree this week and think about how life would be if you were a tree.

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Pisces, despite the environment telling you it’s fall, you should do your best to still believe it’s summer.

Wear shorts to every occasion, even if it’s 50-69 degrees outside. Be that guy who just wears shorts when they really should invest in pants.

11 September 26, 2016

The classic corner: Tim Burton’s ‘the nightmare before christmas’ Thomas Sack Anchor Staff

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smorgasbord of laughter, emotion and song, Tim Burton’s 1993 film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a Halloween classic! It is a dark fantasy that never gets old; at 23 years of age, the film continues to astound and delight audiences to this day!

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” takes place in “the holiday worlds of old,” and tells the story of Jack Skellington, a skeleton revered in Halloween Town as the Pumpkin King.

When Jack grows tired of Halloween, he discovers and becomes obsessed with Christmas. This sets a chain of events in motion that winds up jeopardizing the joyous holiday for the human world. Before he can turn things around, Jack must learn to be content with himself and his lifestyle, rather than try to replace someone else. A

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ix a gritty thriller, a dramatic romance and a haunting title card that reads “Based on a true story” together and you get Oliver Stone’s recent release “Snowden.”

Based on the life of famed whistleblower Edward Snowden the biographical film stars Joseph GordonLevitt as the titular character and Shailene Woodley as his free spirited longtime girlfriend Lindsay Mills. Though their onscreen romantic chemistry was somewhat lacking Gordon-Levitt and Woodley skillfully played characters under an immense amount of emotional distress and growth.

“Snowden” moves between major points in the life of Snowden as it builds a more complete image of who the man was and how he became someone willing to steal government secrets. The timeline which

simple plot does not hinder “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Rather, it allows one to become fully invested in the film’s world and characters without getting overwhelmed.

This musical tells its tale primarily through songs composed by the brilliant Danny Elfman. These songs are linked together by short sequences of dialogue and instrumental music, and they do a fantastic job of conveying characters’ emotions to viewers. The music in “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” both instrumental and vocal, is nothing short of spectacular.

Every piece on the film’s soundtrack is memorable and a staple of the Halloween season. It really is no surprise that the score was nominated for a Golden Globe the year of its release.

Visually, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is an ultimate tribute to Tim Burton’s unique art style.

Every aspect of the film’s design screams Burton’s

name, and that’s what makes it so iconic. Masterfully executed stop-motion animation further enhances the film’s eccentric look, and leaves the viewer gushing with appreciation for Tim Burton as an artist.

When it comes to voice acting, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ has a stellar cast. Chris Sarandon brings Jack Skellington to astonishing life, Catherine O’Hara of Home Alone fame charms as Sally, and Ken Page delights as the evil Oogie Boogie. Minor characters in ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ are also memorable, and this is all thanks to the terrific effort put in by their respective voice actors. That said, the singing in this film is more like a mixed bag of Halloween candy. While Danny Elfman and Ken Page give outstanding performances, they also overshadow their fellow cast members, who either can’t carry a tune or simply aren’t as skilled.

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a film families can enjoy one Halloween after another. It’s so good, in fact, that one may wish to whip it out again when Christmas rolls around.

There’s something for everybody in this holiday classic. Those who pass it

Between the scenes in the Hong Kong hotel room, Snowden’s life is depicted in flashbacks beginning with his 2004 enlistment into the Army Reserves as a Special Forces candidate.

The flashbacks tend to fall in one of two categories; either Snowden finds out some major malpractice on the hands of the U.S. government or he’s in a knock down drag out fight with his live-in girlfriend

wherein his inability to share his knowledge of what he learns about the government causes tension within their relationship.

Though these scenarios easily become repetitive throughout the film the humanity the conflicts bring to the situation add a layer of understanding and empathy

“This article is the first in the “Classic Corner” series, where Thomas Sack will recommend and critique older media.”

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Snowden

anchors the entire film is set strictly in a 2013 hotel room in Hong Kong amongst documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras (Melissa Leo) and journalists Glenn Greenwald (Zachary Quinto) and Ewen MacAskill (Tom Wilkinson). It is in this room where Poitras films the documentary later named “Citizenfour” and where Greenwald and MacAskill utilize Snowden’s stolen data to craft articles for their series that broke the news to the world that the government was illegally spying on its citizens in a major way.

up are definitely missing out, and those who see it are in for a treat!

for Snowden’s character that would not otherwise exist.

Throughout the flashbacks Snowden moves from idealistic Army recruit to strong-willed whistleblower in hundreds of incremental steps. Each flashback of Snowden’s life sheds more light on the question that plagues everyone’s mind,

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“How does a patriotic man steal government property and potentially endanger the land he swore to protect?”

For those who have seen the Poitras’ documentary “Citizenfour” or who have followed the story of Snowden, Stone’s film is an intriguing look into the evolution of a man and how the information he learned about the government changed his sense of self completely.

Conversely, for those who may know nothing of Snowden’s work the film serves as a thrilling vehicle for learning about the illegal government spying practices that Snowden brought to light.

And the appearance of Nicholas Cage in a minor role is always a nice surprise. Whether Snowden is considered a heroic whistleblower or a traitorous hacker there is no denying that this film will leave you emotionally and mentally satisfied as well as itching to cover up your webcams as soon as possible.

12 September 26, 2016

Donovan Dining Services Tucker Talks Nutrition

Let’s talk about how to navigate the dining hall for healthy choices. Because yes, as much as I would like to say our dining hall is always your friend, sometimes it can be your foe! But that’s up to you to decide…friend or foe!

Like I said last week, we are trying to get the nutritional information out to you for all of our menu items, but in the meantime, here’s some tips!

Great options include foods that are baked, broiled, steamed and grilled. Try to stay away from foods that are fried or buttered, or in high fat cream sauces. Salad bars have great options, but try to limit the amount of cheese bacon, croutons, and other high calorie add-ons. Oil and vinegar is a better option than creamy dressings. Try to follow the MY PLATE© guidelines and build a better meal including a lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as low fat dairy.

Dessert doesn’t have to be out of the question either. Fruit or low fat yogurt is a sure bet, but it’s always ok to indulge in a treat on occasion- just watch your portion!

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Do you have questions about nutrition?

Contact Bethany Tucker RD call (401) 456-8477 or email her at btucker@ric.edu

Food Service Advisory Meeting Thursday Oct.13 12:30 in the Donovan Dining Center Room 202 Student feedback & ideas welcome!

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The dangerous The best are boring convergence of news and entertainment I SHANE INMAN

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ost of what we consume from billion-dollar news programs is a perfect recipe for nonsense and biased reporting. Historically, news channels did not prioritize the exorbitant amounts of money that could be made through their broadcasts, and so the news was nothing more than a recap of the day’s events: strictly facts and reports. Now, when you turn on your television to CNN or Fox News there is an immense amount of graphic footage, angry or disoriented reporters and biased opinions blaring through the screen. The news has become a source of entertainment in and of itself, and the fact that it has developed into a direct pipeline for gaining the coveted “most viewers watching” badge is completely unethical.

The idea that news should be clear, concise and unbiased is one that should be held sacred. Many news stations are clearly and proudly representative of and affiliated with a particular party. This comes from wealthy people in the television industry who can afford to own entire stations

creating their form of news for their own benefit. How can this be at all ethical? It is important as American citizens that we are allowed to voice and share our opinions with others, but where do we cross the line when those opinions falsely portray our world to us?

The program on CBS with Charlie Rose is a perfect example of an ethical balance between news reporting and entertainment. The guests are all interesting, intelligent and talented people who come to discuss books, movies, socio-economical and environmental issues.

The host himself appears impartial, engaged and truly cares about the thoughts, opinions and ideas his guests voice. There is no big fancy production backdrop or music and shouting, just people and their opinions. If a broadcasting news station can ethically merge the concepts of entertainment and reporting, why can’t other cable stations do that as well? The answer is as simple as it is unethical: profit. Next time you turn your TV to your preferred news station, try to remember that not everything you may be hearing is necessarily presented for your sole benefit.

n the time of William Shakespeare, it was a commonly-held belief among playwrights that, in order to best engage an audience, the stories one told should be about largerthan-life figures such as kings, nobles or sorcerers.

Eventually, artists realized that this was not the case, and the lives of ordinary people could be just as compelling as those of legendary figures. In 2016, cable dramas still don’t appear to have gotten this memo.

If you flip through the dramas offered by the major cable networks— ABC, NBC, Fox, etc.—you will find that an unsettling majority of these shows have one thing in common: they’re about people who are the best at something.

Whether they are telling stories of the world’s greatest hackers, most brilliant doctor, most adept lawyer or most perceptive detective, popular cable dramas seem hung up on the idea that they must provide audiences with extraordinary characters. It’s easy to see why this might be assumed; there is an undeniably, if cheap, thrill in watching someone smarter than us simply being clever and resourceful.

Watching people

who are astoundingly good at things is just plain fun.

With that said, networks’ preoccupation with this built-in entertainment factor is limiting the scope of stories their shows can tell.

Whether it is overtly stated or not, capturing part of the human experience is essential in any story about people. If an audience finds no resonance at all, conscious or unconscious, in the characters they are watching, they are unlikely to remember those characters for very long.

Being ordinary, being average, is a huge component of the human experience, and it is one which popular cable dramas seem to ignore entirely.

Ordinary people struggle with inferiority. Ordinary people don’t always come out on top in the end.

Ordinary people face failure not at one or two dramatically-appropriate moments, but all the time.

So why not tell stories about these people? Why not make shows about folks who aren’t the best,

who are just trying to get by? These are the people to whom audience members can point and say: “I know this feeling. I’ve been where they are.”

To be sure, there are dramas which do break the mold—several from AMC being the most prominent examples—but there seems to be a certain level of fear on the part of major networks about telling stories of unremarkable people. Some of this likely comes from the worry that, if stripped of their incredible abilities, people become dull and uninteresting. This could not, however, be further from the truth. Human beings are complex and intriguing in their own right, without the need for any additional frills. Couching every single character in an inherent superiority hamstrings the opportunity for this latent complexity to be explored to its fullest extent, and ultimately results in the shallow dullness which execs are afraid of in the first place.

There is absolutely a place for extraordinary characters, and not everyone has to be an average Joe, but the blatant avoidance of the ordinary is crippling an artistic outlet otherwise rife with potential, and it needs to be reexamined.

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How Brangelina shaped a generation ANGELINA DENOMME

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rad Pitt and Angelina Jolie came together in a firestorm of fictionalized bullets and insane media coverage over 10 years ago.

When Brad divorced his then-wife Jennifer Aniston, one Hollywood couple was destroyed, but an even more powerful couple was forged. Six kids, a double mastectomy and a quick two year marriage later, Brangelina has crumbled amid allegations of anger management issues and drug abuse. It is in this time of mourning that it’s

important to look back at the relationship that was the backbone of Hollywood for so many years and reflect.

Before Brangelina was a force to be reckoned with, Angelina Jolie was the actress who wore a vial of Billy Bob Thornton’s blood around her neck while they dated, and Brad Pitt was the hot lead actor guaranteed to rack in the dough at the box office. In their hay day, Brangelina was the perfect Hollywood ‘it’ couple.

They were honest with the media, lovingly supportive of each other’s careers and continuously adding more and more adorable children to their brood. Together,

Brangelina showed the world what a different kind of family could look like.

The Pitt-Jolie clan is unlike any seen in mainstream media. It was started with one little boy named Maddox that Jolie adopted long before she knew Pitt.

Only a few years later, Pitt and Jolie flew to Ethiopia to adopt her second child, a girl, but she did so as a single parent. Pitt later adopted Jolie’s first two children and they went on to adopt one more together along with their three biological children. It wasn’t until after the duo had stopped having children, 10 years into their relationship, that

they officially got married.

part thanks to couples like Brangelina, that the media is forced to portray families that are outside the norm. If you’re able to look past the jokes about Jolie adopting every child from every wartorn country, you can see a family that is important to the portrayal of the human experience.

Pitt and Jolie’s ability to have a family, a loving spouse and two thriving careers all without abiding by the social rules that follow love-then-marriagethen-a-baby-carriage paved a path for a new generation of people to develop relationships in a way that works for them, despite the fact that it may be contradictory to societal norms.

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The definition of a Millennial

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walked two miles uphill in a blizzard that stopped most four-wheel drive vehicles in their tracks when I was just ten years old. If this sounds familiar, it may be because it’s one of those age old stories that your parents tell you to explain how tough their lives were growing up. Whenever a Gen Xer comes up to me shaking their finger at all the comforts being born in the Millennial generation has apparently afforded me, I tell them this story and use their own anecdotes against them in the most satisfying way possible.

Like most Millennials, I grew up with a desktop

computer in the living room, a television that aired MTV’s “Punk’d” nonstop and a pay-as-you-go Nokia that was almost entirely used to play the game Snake.

Technology was moving fast and soon phones could have customizable ringtones to match whatever Top 40 Hit Ryan Seacrest was peddling that week. In a few years, you could use the landline and the computer at the same exact time. It was all so exciting and new.

What most Gen Xers forget is that we are the generation who grew up predominantly in a post-9/11 world as much as we’re the generation of posting our lunch on Instagram. The tragedy was incomprehensible and far off to some of us and too close to home for others, but

it shaped the way we viewed the world. Neighbors were no longer friends, and strangers were strictly the enemy. The world was no longer a welcoming place, but that was okay, because now we had the world wide web.

Looking back, it’s no surprise that social media developed the way it did.

Everyone was scared, nothing was sacred and we needed a place to be human beings outside of the big bad world. In the last 15 years, the web has developed into a complex entity with it’s own set of rules that are not easily navigated. Regardless of what Gen Xers believe about Millennials, these tiny internet moments aren’t all that consequential in the grand scheme of our lives.

The way that Millennials utilize social media doesn’t define the character of our generation.

Millennials are smart.

We put off buying houses and having kids because $30,000 in student debt is already hard enough to work off in this economy. We take selfies to capture moments in time that previously couldn’t be shared. We may be selfish but we also care so much about everyone.

We fight for equal rights, for the environment and for every injustice that strikes a chord. We are fighters. We leverage our technological advances to fight the power in a way that 70’s hippies could never have fathomed.

or impressive than the next.

The strife of one group of individuals doesn’t diminish the struggle of another. This generation has it’s own set of hurdles to jump that our elders will never be able to understand, just as we cannot understand theirs, but if there’s anything that Gen Xers should take notice of, it’s that Millennials are strong. It’s best for them to get out of the way altogether, because when push comes to shove, Millennials are going to change the world.

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Sports

Dartmouth cross country invitational

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he 2016 UMass D a r t m o u t h Invitational showed off the skills of the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen Cross Country team on Saturday afternoon, and also highlighted freshman Cassidy Bissett who led the girls to a 28th place finish.

Bissitt finished in 131st

place (out of 275 runners) clocking out at 20:54.65.

Behind her was Rhode Island College junior athlete Briana Lenihan in 138th place with a 21:04.13 finish followed by sophomore Margaret McCaffrey in 177th place at 21:56.58.

Sophomore Veronica Northup notched 201st place at 22:48.13. Behind her, senior Allison Lomas placed 205th at 22:54.97.

In 215th place freshman Sarah Basler clocked in at 23:11.84 while 237th and 239th places were claimed by junior Lissa Almanzar (24:33.50) and senior runner Abigail Dandurand (24:35.31).

Lastly, freshman Wennely Figueroa took 247th place at 25:08.99, junior Tess Rhoat notched 257th place at 26:47.37, and sophomore Margaret Buckley

contributed and landed in 272nd place at 31:35.03.

The Anchorwomen reached a team score of 815.0, losing to Brandeis who won the meet with a score of 99.0.

As for the Anchormen, who scored individually, Rhode Island College junior athlete Jonathan Carney notched 136th place out of 241 runners (28:42.43) during the 2016 UMass Dartmouth

Women’s tennis team undefeated Marissa Marsella Anchor Staff

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he Anchorwomen’s Tennis team has remained undefeated, even after their match against Southern Maine! Both Rhode Island College senior and junior athletes, Julie Reddy and Dayna Reilly won every singles match they posted and later paired to become the dynamic duo once again, beating out the Huskies’ freshman and sophomore Mackenzie Colby and Courtney Jordan with an 8-1 win during No. 1 doubles, and winning the match at 9-0.

Rhode Island College sophomore and junior

athletes Katherine Braganca and Isabella Romeo took an 8-2 win at No. 2 doubles against Southern Maine’s senior and junior athletes, Liz Martin and Lynn Swanson. Behind them followed RIC’s No. 3 double pair, junior athlete Laura Nastasi and senior athlete Jorgie Martin who together beat out USM’s senior and freshman pair, Rikki Demoranville and Gabby Brooks with a score of 8-1.

In singles action, Reilly defeated her opponent, Mackenzie Colby with a score of 6-0, 6-0 in No. 1 spot while the No. 2 spot, filled by her counterpart, Julie Reddy, beat her match

with the identical tally.

Nastasia won during No. 3 singles match, losing just one game to Demoranville (6-1, 6-0) while Braganca defeated Courtney Jordan with a score of 6-0, 6-0 in No. 4 singles. Jorgie Martin proved herself during No. 5 singles match, besting USM’s sophomore athlete Margaret Smith 6-4, 6-3 and Isabella Romeo defeated sophomore Joanna Scheidegger (Lyss, Switzerland) in No. 6 singles match with a score of 6-3, 6-0.

Good luck to an ongoing undefeated season girls!

Keep up the hard work!

Invitational. Behind him was Rhode Island College sophomore athlete, Jeff Garson (Cumberland, RI) who took 203rd place with a time of 32:15.16.

Catch up with the Rhode Island College Men and Women’s teams at Gordon College on Saturday, September 26th at 11:30 a.m. to keep up with the action.

Men’ssoccer victory JULIAN BORGES

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he Little Eastern Conference opener for the Anchormen started impressively and continued to do so throughout. Just four minutes into the game, junior forward Komla Dogbey scored a goal against the hosts of the opener, the University of Southern Maine. This proved to only be the start to Dogbey’s goal streak for in the 30th minute of the game, Dogbey scored his second and last goal—doubling the Anchormen’s lead over USM. Rhode Island College finished the half with a 13-0 shot advantage over the Huskies. USM attempted

to come back in the second half with no such luck. In the 65th minute, Charlie Mull, goalkeeper for USM played up the field out of position, and blasted a shot into the back of the net.

The goal was assisted by Qutaiba Hassoon with the Huskies only down by one goal after Mull’s efforts.

With just nine minutes left in the second half, Dogbey assisted junior midfielder Ty Catunto who succeeded in scoring the final goal of the match—thus sealing the victory for the Anchormen.

Mull had four saves for USM in the defeat to RIC. Chris Moura made one save in the game for the Anchormen.

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he Women’s Soccer team, just like the Men’s this past week, were victorious against the University of Southern Maine in the Little East Conference opener.

The first half of the game

Men’sGolf dominates

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he Rhode Island College Men’s Golf team has been dominating so far in the season, playing in the MCLA (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) Invitational, Elms Blazers Invitational and Roger Williams Invitational thus far. In the MCLA Invitational, RIC took first place out of 11 teams, scoring a total of 307 with five players, leading the back by 13 strokes with second place scoring 320.

Every single player shot under 80 with John Roderick and Drew Quirk leading RIC with a score of 76 each with Austin Cilley shooting 77 and Steve Letterle and Nathan Patterson scoring 78 each.

As their first meet goes well, they continue to dominate by taking second place in both the Elms Blazer and Roger Williams Invitational.

First, in the two-day Elms Blazer Invitational, the team scored a total of 628, scoring 305 on the first day and 323 on the second day. Roderick led the team the first day, shooting the best round of the first day with a total of 72. The second day was much tougher, though.

Cilley and Quirk would both score 80 to keep the team in their second place spot. Finally, at the Roger Williams Invitational, the team scored a total of 299 to take second place, only two strokes behind Babson College that scored a total of 297. Freshman Nathan Patterson tied for first place with an even par of 71, leading the team to their second place victory.

saw the Anchorwomen dominate in both possession and shot advantage (124.) The goalkeeper for the Huskies, sophomore Taylor Canastra, blocked six shots in the first half. However, Canastra’s attempt at a clean sheet would end in the 36th minute when Eleni Grammas scored her first goal of the game after capitalizing on a midfield

error that lead to the Anchormen getting on the scoreboard.

Rhode Island College walked off the field after the first half with a one goal lead. USM returned in the second half with new vigor. The Huskies outshot RIC 10-9 in the final minutes of the game in an attempt to equalize with the Anchorwomen. In

the 63rd minute, Southern Maine did just that when senior midfielder Hana McNally assisted fellow midfielder Jessica Preble.

Preble scored after deking RIC goalie Amber-Marie Francois and prevented the freshman from any chance of posting a clean sheet.

Not too long after, Grammas scored her second goal of the game after firing

a shot above Canastra’s head—completing her brace and effectively sealing the victory for the Anchorwomen.

Canastra blocked 11 shots in the defeat to RIC while Francois had six saves in the victory. The Anchormen walked off the field with a 21-14 shot advantage over the visiting Huskies.

Women’s Volleyball record 5-5

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his week in Women’s Volleyball, the team managed to get an even record with only two games left in the month.

Their games were against Southern Maine, Becker and Wheaton, with the game against Southern Maine being the team’s first Little East Conference match.

First off, against Southern Maine, both teams brought their A-game, having the same number of attempts to score. However, Southern Maine had more kills and less errors than RIC. Southern Maine would go on to win that set 25-19 totaling 13 kills with only

3 errors while RIC totaled 9 kills with 7 errors. In the second set, RIC managed to cut back on errors, only recording 6 compared to Southern Maine’s 8, but would lose it 25-22 in a close set determined by the opponents’ 11 total kills.

Though the Anchorwomen would try their hardest to force extra sets, they would lose the final set 27-25, with a game high 11 kills in the set. Courtney Lambrese would go on to lead the team in kills with a total of 11 kills in the game. Onto Becker, it would be a nail biter with Becker starting off strong, but not strong enough. The first set would end 25-23, with RIC taking

it by force by outmatching their opponent in kills with a total of 12 for the first set.

The second set would be a different story as Becker would stay on the same path in kills, but RIC would overpower them with a total of 13 kills in both the second and third set. This would force both sets to end in a 25-19 win for RIC, leading to a clean sweep of 3-0 for the Anchorwomen.

prodigious service to the school. He retired from his work in sports in 2015 after coaching very successfully for over fifty years.

preliminary match against Joe Cavanagh in 1975 in front of 3,000 fans at the Providence Civic Center.

Finally, the team faced off against Wheaton College to have their closest game of the season, forcing it to 5 sets. The first two sets would be only within a 5 point range. The first two sets going to RIC in 25-22

and 25-20 wins. However, Wheaton was not done.

They pushed a long third set that ended in a 30-32 victory for Wheaton, forcing a fourth set. The team would dip in their offensive efforts with only 5 kills in that fourth set, compared to Wheaton’s dominant 13 kills, taking the fourth set (20-25) pushing it all the way to the fifth and final set.

This set was crucial for RIC as all seemed doubtful for a win, but they pulled through beating Wheaton 15-12 to take the 3-2 win. Currently, they are 5-5 nearing the end of the month with only two games to play.

Legendary coach Dick Ernst passes away R

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hode Island College grieves the loss of tennis and hockey star Dick Ernst who passed away last week. Ernst was not just a loving father to three sons and husband to Mrs. Rollie Ernst. He was also an inductee of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 2016 as well as coach to over 115 hockey, cross country and tennis teams.

Ernst is responsible for over 600 hockey game wins in both boy’s and girl’s leagues for four different schools as a beloved coach.

He also assisted Cranston East in achieving two undefeated seasons that resulted in consecutive state and New England Championships in 1983 and 1984. Ernst led both men’s and women’s Rhode Island College tennis teams to four Little East Championships apiece in his years offering

His own sports career proved to be just as astonishing as his coaching one. A graduate of Providence College in 1961, Ernst was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island on June 11, 2005 after starting for Cranston East in his high school days with continuing success during college and through the next five decades. His career also included winning the Rhode Island Open in 1968 and closing in 1969, as well as titles in the Rhode Island Tennis League; New England Class B and New England Junior Veterans.

Aside from this, Ernst also played against Cliff Drysdale in the 1971 Irish Open and then qualified for the Newport Amateur in 1975. He also played a

Dick Ernst wasn’t only an incredible father and husband. He was also an incredibly gifted athlete and coach that will be sincerely

missed by so many. Rhode Island College is honored to have been able to have him coach its athletes as well as leave such a mark on sports history. The games just won’t be the same without him.

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