Volume 92/Issue 14
February 11th, 2019
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President Sanchez states “#NOTAtRIC” in response to recent incidents on campus Samantha Scetta Editor-in-Chief
In two separate emails sent out last week from The Office of The President, multiple incidents that occurred on campus regarding compromised student safety were addressed. President Sanchez described the aforementioned events, and informed the college community that campus security will be heightened, by the use of increased patrols and increased police forces. The first email, sent out last Thursday, Feb. 7, informed the student body that “we have been reminded once again that Rhode Island College is not immune from people who seek to disrupt our educational mission by sowing seeds of hatred, racism and bigotry”, as students walking across campus reported
racial slurs being “hurled at them over the past two days”. The second email that was sent to students last Friday, Feb. 8, informed students that obscenities that were not racially influenced were yelled at female students walking across campus on Thursday night. It was stated that neither of these perpetrators are thought to be members of the RIC campus community. In the most recent email, Sanchez also states that the patrols on campus will be doubled, and police forces from Providence and North Providence will also be involved. The Anchor spoke with a few RIC students who are active members of the campus community regarding their thoughts
and concerns surrounding these incidents and the increased patrols on campus. Raquel Villot, a sophomore at RIC who is majoring in biology says that she has always had a positive experience with campus police. Villot stated, “Because we have an open campus, I feel that doubling patrol is the college’s only option. However, I wouldn’t want the increased patrol to be permanent, only lasting until the perpetrators realize the increase and stop. But this doubling of patrol does make me feel slightly uneasy because I have heard rumors and stories about minorities being treated poorly by campus police” Nick Duhamel, who is majoring in Social Work
and is a grief facilitator at FRIENDSWAY, Rhode Island’s only child bereavement center, also gave The Anchor a statement regarding these events: “Because of the incident that transpired the other day, I have noticed an increase in patrol on campus. It was just last night that a providence police officer slowly drove by me, his eyes locked on mine to almost say ‘you aren't causing trouble are you’. I feel that an increase in patrol on campus is not the answer, rather this situation should call students together to rally for equality and the vanquishment of any type of discriminatory behavior filled with hate. Though I am happy with the school responding serious to this matter, I feel it is only breaking the surface of action. Students need to feel safe, and Police Presence
does not always accomplish that”. Luckily, our campus has resources aplenty for students to turn to in times when they feel safety is compromised in any way. You can make an online appointment with the RIC Counseling Center by visiting www.ric.edu/ counseling-center, or call the RIC HOPE line at 401-456-HOPE (4673) for 24/7 support. The Unity Center is also open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Friday until 4:00 p.m. Also, keep your student media groups in mind and reach out to editorinchief@anchorweb. org if you or someone you know has any more information regarding incidents of any type of harassment on campus that you would like publicized.
Larger than life heroin spoon placed in front of Coventry drug company
Erica Clark Asst. News Editor This week in Coventry, an artist took his protest against the opioid crisis and transformed it into art. Domenic Esposito created
a 10-foot, 800-pound sculpture of a heroin spoon on the sidewalk Thursday morning in front of Rhodes Pharmaceuticals. Esposito says he feels
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Big Pharma as a whole has played a major role in the ongoing opioid epidemic. The spoon sculpture represents what heroin addicts often use before injecting.
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“My talent is art and metal working. That’s what I love to do. I’m using that talent to try and bring awareness and accountability to the opioid crisis,” said Esposito to NBC 10, who’s based in Boston. Rhodes Pharmaceuticals’ website lists the drugs it manufactures, including the opioid painkiller oxycodone hydrochloride. The pharmaceutical industry has been previously accused of overprescribing drugs and profiting from them. This protest hits a personal spot for Esposito, mentioning “My brother has been battling this addiction for the last 12 years,” he said. The Opioid Spoon Project, the inspiration behind Esposito’s art, is a universal
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project geared towards the dark reality of the opioid crisis. On the project’s Facebook, they mention the spoon has “spawned an outcry” across the country and even internationally. This artist-led all-inclusive project promotes awareness and change in the opioid crisis that has affected countless lives and families around the world. Esposito first spoon drop was with a different but similar sculpture in front of Purdue Pharma in Connecticut in June. Coventry police were required to move the spoon as it was on the sidewalk, which is considered public space. Rhodes Pharmaceuticals did not respond to request for comment.
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What the RIC Promise is -- and what it isn’t A word from President Sanchez
Last Thursday, President Sanchez sat down with members of The Anchor to discuss the proposed expansion of the Rhode Island Promise scholarship program, which will cover the last two years of Rhode Island College Students’ undergraduate degrees if approved. By now students have heard about Governor Raimondo’s proposal to expand the Rhode Island Promise scholarship program to Rhode Island College. No doubt that many are excited about this opportunity and some, I expect, have concerns. Frankly, right now there are more questions than answers. Despite its name, there is nothing yet guaranteed about the RIC Promise. And many of those questions will be answered not by me, or even the Governor, but by our leaders in the General Assembly, who still must debate and approve this proposal. However, I believe that what’s most important right now is for our students to understand exactly what this proposal is (and what it isn’t) and how its successful implementation will benefit the state, the college, and potentially you. First and foremost, despite what some critics say, the RIC Promise is not “free college.” The strength of the Governor’s proposal is that is requires students and their families to have some skin in the game before becoming eligible for the program. That means meeting several requirements. Students must attend Rhode Island College for their freshmen and sophomore years and pay tuition. The in-state tuition for just those two years amounts to roughly $19,000 – hardly anyone’s idea of “free.” They must also complete 60 credit hours and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 over those first two years. Finally, they must apply for financial aid and exhaust all other resources before the Promise becomes available as a last-dollar scholarship to help them get across the finish line. There has also been some concern about “double-dipping”: students using the CCRI Promise to get their first two years free, then transferring here to get their last two years covered under the RIC Promise. This is not possible. Students must attend RIC as freshmen and sophomores to be eligible to have their junior and senior years covered. Another reservation I’ve heard from some students is the proposed requirement where RIC Promise recipients remain in Rhode Island after graduation. First of all, the vast majority of our graduates are already making that choice on their own: 70 percent of our graduates live and work in Rhode Island. Furthermore, this scholarship is about creating opportunities for students, not limiting them. Having more well-educated workers in Rhode Island will attract more businesses who want to be close to a large talent pool. And graduates who are less burdened with debt will be freer to make decisions about continuing their education, pursuing their passion, starting a business, or buying their first home without having their choices limited by student loan bills. RIC Promise grads will be empowered to choose from more options for their future, not less. Finally, some have wondered if the expected increase in enrollment that comes with the Promise expansion will mean less resources available for current students. The Governor’s proposal includes nearly $1 million for infrastructure to implement this plan. That will enable us to invest in more resources for academic advising and student services. Also, the increased enrollments will bring with them tuition dollars that can be used to expand our academic opportunities and course schedules. I know that many of you are juggling a full course load with work – sometimes two and even three jobs – and family obligations. It’s a tremendously difficult balancing act and I want you to know that I see your struggle. It is particularly painful to see students excelling academically, demonstrating their drive and commitment while doing all the right things, yet unable to finish their degree because of financial barriers. If approved, the RIC Promise will be another tool to help students meet those challenges. It won’t be the right fit for everyone and not every single student will stand to benefit, but this will make a quality four-year degree affordable for so many more Rhode Island families. Bringing the Promise to RIC is just one part of our commitment to creating as many avenues to success as possible for Rhode Island College students. The Governor’s proposal for the RIC Promise is an exciting opportunity, but there is still much work to be done before it becomes a reality. If you believe, like I do, that the time has come to bring the Promise to Rhode Island College, then I encourage you to call or write your legislators and ask them to support it. Together we can help more RIC students get across the finish line.
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This archived article is from the April 11, 1989 issue of The Anchor. Catherine Enos Opinions Editor
“A proposal to provide free-tuition for Rhode Islanders… was introduced to the state House of Representatives last week” reads an Anchor article. Free tuition has been in the news for the past few years, so maybe this isn’t surprising. But, wait! This article is from 1989… It seems as if free tuition has always been on the minds of students and politicians, not just recently, but as long as 30 years ago. However, the initiative introduced 30 years ago, as laid out briefly in this archived article, seems a bit different than the Promise Scholarship we’ve all become familiar with. For one, this plan from the past includes CCRI, URI and RIC. As the current scholarship stands, CCRI students are the only recipients of free tuition. Only recently has Governor Gina Raimondo proposed that RIC students enjoy the benefits of the
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scholarship, too. Another difference in this free tuition plan is how the legislature originally planned out its implementation. The plan from the ‘80s sought to reduce charges gradually by 10 percent each year, which would have cost the state $35 million in the first year alone. Though a gradual reduction of tuition seems like it may have been a good idea, obviously Rhode Island opted not to go through with this plan. This time around, the cost of the Promise Scholarship is just a fraction of the $35 million plan from 1989–– in the first year, the costs added up to around $2.9 million (providencejournal. com). Though the plan originating from the House of Representatives failed, the Promise Scholarship has done quite the opposite and may expand to RIC, one day. One day, maybe students will be looking to the archives to see what life was like before free tuition.
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Responses to State of The Union address vary across America’s political spectrum Tim Caplan News Editor
If one thing was clear the morning after President Donald Trump’s second State of The Union address, it was that the reaction of the American people was unclear. The speech to Congress came just weeks after the temporary end to the government shutdown that was caused by the refusal to sign a budget for the year without inclusion of funding for a southern border wall. Trump’s speech focused on bipartisanship, immigration, the economy, national security, and a series of individuals whom he felt was necessary to have their achievements highlighted. These included Alice Johnson, a former convict who had her non-violent drug offense sentence pardoned by Trump earlier this year, and a group of World War II veterans who helped liberate a concentration camp as well as a victim of that concentration camp. A series of CBS instant polls showed that 76 percent of those surveyed approved of president Trump’s speech while 24 percent disapproved. Another CBS poll revealed that 72 percent of viewersapproved of his comments on immigration. While he received raucous applause from Republicans throughout the night, the Democrats were noticeably unimpressed with the president’s words. Rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)-NY didn’t clap for a single part of Trump’s speech, signifying the sizeable ideological divide across the two parties. Trump’s only applause from a majority of Democrats came when he spoke about the fact that 2019 marks 100 years since the constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage in America was proposed, and that there are more women serving in the US Congress than anytime before. This was the lone moment of solidarity that extended across the aisle. Trump also spoke briefly
about the state of Venezuela, coinciding with what he believes is a rising trend in socialist rhetoric in American politics, most likely referring to congress members like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who have described themselves as “democratic socialists.” “We stand with the Venezuelan people in their nobel quest for freedom and we condemn the brutality of the Maduro Regime, whose socialist policies have turned that nation from being the wealthiest in South America into a state of abject poverty and despair. Here in the United States we are alarmed by the new calls to adopt socialism in our country. America was founded on liberty and independence, and not government coercion, domination and control. We are born free and we will stay free. Tonight we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country.” Noticeably missing from the State of The Union Address was any talk about America’s rising concern over the environment and the increasing national debt. While the environment and climate change are historically Democratic issues, according to the Yale program on climate communication 69 percent of Americans polled are at least “somewhat worried” about global warming. Trump also made a contentious statement about his relationship with the dictator of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, claiming that in his opinion we would currently in a war with North Korea if he hadn’t been elected president. There were two major responses to the speech came from Stacey Abrams, the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate from Georgia and the independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Abrams spoke about her family values like faith hard work and helping others. She spoke about her vision for a better America and her experiences with workers suffering from the govern-
ment shutdown. Abrams also spoke about her concerns over voter suppression and the need for economic security in America’s middle class. Senator Sanders response focused on rebuking some of President Trump’s statements including a response to Trump’s statement about socialism and America’s freedom stating “People are not truly free when they can’t go to the doctor when they’re sick.” This was Sanders’ second consecutive response to the State of The Union, however he receives backlash from many Democrats online and in the media for a perceived undermining of the response of Abrams.
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Mobile Gambling could soon be legal in Rhode Island Erica Clark Asst. News Editor Concerns of legislators were high last week over the expansion of allowing sports fans to lay a wager on games from their mobile devices. In a hearing at the House Finance Committee, a bill was introduced by House Speaker Nicolas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, who are attempting to expand Rhode Island’s gambling scene. This bill would mean transforming the sports betting program into something gamblers can do in the comfort of their own home. If this bill passes, this will allow anyone inside state borders to place a wager on a location-enabled mobile device. Before being able to use your mobile device for betting, the bill requires you to register for an account in person at one of the two Rhode Island casinos. You are not granted access to the app unless registered. This
obligation assists with checking ID and run names through the database to exclude problematic gamblers. During the hearing, Division of Lottery Administrator Gerald Aubin told legislators the state has hired a full-time problem gambling coordinator for any potential issues. There is a contract sealed with the United Way to answer a 24/7 hotline if needed by patrons. Individuals who choose to use the hotline are referred to treatment centers, and the state will pay for treatment if a person does not have insurance or
coverage. If Rhode Island legalizes mobile sports betting, DraftKings, the daily fantasy sports company, plans to submit a bid to become the mobile app vendor, according to attorney Julie Pearlman. On Thursday Pearlman testified that the company requests to eliminate the
in-person registration re- Graphic courtesy of gowin.co quirement because it could halfway through the fiscal potentially limit access year, and the state estimates to the new legal gaming waging on mobile devices option. would bring in $8.5 million Gov. Gina Raimondo has the following fiscal year. incorporated mobile gamRhode Island’s sports betting bling into her 2019-20 fiscal law gives the state 51% of year budget, estimating it the revenue. would bring $3 million in The House Finance Comstate revenue if implement- mittee was unable to vote on ed in January. January hits the bill Thursday night.
A Tense Relationship: The United States, Iraq and Syria Aaron Isaac Anchor Staff
was also “not aware of the specific announcement” The announcement to to withdraw from Syria withdraw troops from before the announcement. Syria and to keep troops Trump cites the defeat of in Iraq to watch Iran has the Islamic State (ISIS) has created tensions between the reason for the withthe three countries as well drawal, which he reiterated as between the intelligence during a State Department community and President meeting on Feb. 6th. Trump. Although ISIS has lost a In December, Trump anlot of control over Iraq and nounced he would withSyria since 2015, allies draw the 2,000 US troops disagree with Trump. currently deployed in Syr- The United Kingdom and ia. The move took some France, who have troops officials by surprise. Cen- in Syria, say the presence tral Commander General of ISIS and extremists Joseph Votel confirmed are still a threat. Rhode during a Senate hearing Island Senator Jack Reed that the Pentagon was said it was “premature” to not notified of the plan say ISIS was defeated. He beforehand. Votel himself cited a threat assessment
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from the Director of National Intelligence which points to the possibility that ISIS will continue to try to attack the US and undermine the stability of Syria and Iraq. On Feb. 5th, Trump again surprised officials in and outside the US when during an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation” Trump said he would keep troops in Iraq to “watch” Iran. According to CNN, Trump’s comment was confusing to the Pentagon because they were unsure if the mission in Iraq was changing. Furthermore, monitoring Iran from Iraq worried some officials,
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such as Former Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken, who argued that a base in Iraq would further antagonize Iran. Trump cited concerns of nuclear development as a reason for watching Iran. This comes after Trump withdrew the US from the
“disastrous Iran nuclear deal” as Trump called it in May. However, a separate threat assessment in January from the Director of National Intelligence indicates that Iran is in compliance with the deal and has not pursued a nuclear weapon.
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StyleWeek Northeast: a recap of season 16 Abigail Nilsson Anchor Contributor
Fashion on the runway has taken an interesting turn from glamorous gowns to bold and unconventional couture. StyleWeek Northeast returned to the Providence Convention Center for season 16, with a look into new styles that are making their mark on the runway. Each designer expressed meaning, culture, and talent within their fashion to leave the crowd in awe. Mikayla Frick’s collection portrayed a sense of being on Tatooine with the Tusken Raiders consisting of nude tones and chunky fabrics that protect you with a sense of style from a variety of elements. Delayne Dixon’s styles
took a totally different turn and rocked down the runway to AC/DC wearing gowns with dark tones and metallics. This line was bold, and shouted both elegance and party in each article of clothing. Dark makeup and fierce expressions complimented the the gowns’ party statement. Rock on Dixon! Lalla bee, on the other hand, had a very distinct style of bright floral patterns on many of the dresses, with colors that jumped out and made a beautiful, bold glimmering statement. The dresses were elegantly crafted with a “Great Gatsby” flare. Tallulah & Poppy had a conventional style using timeless dresses with colors and textures that brought attention to the silhouette of the
model. The bold makeup on the models exaggerated the different materials used in the composition of the dresses demonstrating that they will not go out of style. Amy Page Deblasio had street style clothing that spoke to comfort. Her fashion ranged from kimonos and camo, to torn jeans and leggings. The models added a flare of break-dancing down the runway to demonstrate the diversity of the styles. Though “StyleWeek Northeast” came to a close for the season, that does not mean that the fashion did. For more information on the designers of StyleWeek Northeast you can visit www.styleweeknortheast. com.
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Choir’s Spring semester Thomas Yakey Jr. Anchor Staff
are at 7:30 p.m. in Sapinsley Hall. They are sure to be unThe Rhode Island College believable concerts featuring the work of many great WestConcert Chorus is up to a ern composers. The March lot this time of year. This concert is programmed with spring, in addition to their many A cappella pieces to two regular concerts, two guest groups are coming, and help the students learn, as the chorus is starting to gear well as challenge them. The choral director, Dr. up for their bi-annual internaTeresa Coffman, said she is tional concert tour. excited for these pieces beBoth of the RIC choral cause they all sound different concerts, the Spring Choral Concert on Friday, March 8, every time they’re performed. She thinks that the choir this and the Bon Voyage Choral semester may finally be a Concert on Friday, April 26
well-balanced choir which will create a wonderful sound. Having a truly mixed choir and allowing no person to stand next to someone of the same voice, creates a more uniform sound and helps the students be more in tune. The singers will sing more freely and have less tension in their voices. Dr. Coffman insisted that everyone know, “It’s a privilege for me to work with our students, but it’s also a privilege for the students to
make music together as a family. Rhode Island College is a special place.” A few weeks ago, Room Full of Teeth, a revolutionary group of eight singers who have toured the country, made a stop at Rhode Island College. They held a small clinic with the choir offering different tips to add musicality to pieces and then performed a concert that night. From yodeling, to classing singing, to throat singing, the group could do it all. They
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have since even been featured in the New Yorker. Coming up in March, a group called Young @ Heart will also be visiting RIC. This group consists of both men and women over seventy-five years old who come together to sing. They have toured internationally, have their own documentary, and have even performed on Ellen. Their music videos can be found on YouTube. On March 19 at 7:30 p.m., they will perform at RIC and accompany the RIC chorus for a couple of songs. Please note that each RIC student can get two free tickets with their student ID for this event, so there is no reason to miss out! Along with these events, the choir is starting to gear up for their international tour in May of 2020. This is the choir’s tenth stop on the international concert tour as they head to France for the first time. They have been to places ranging from Ireland to Spain, and Austria to Slovenia. Members who attend always learn so much about other cultures, and do their best to represent RIC and the U.S. abroad. The choir’s last performance will take place in Paris, at the Notre Dame.
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Arts & Entertainment Abigail Walsh
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Samantha Malley Art Director Earning her bachelor’s in Fine Arts, Abigail Walsh will be graduating this May. However, it was just a few years ago that Abby found her passion for art. Four years ago, Abby started as a business major but knew something wasn’t right. Encouraged by her mom to do something that she enjoyed, Abby changed majors. “I knew I liked being creative and working with my hands and as I continued in the program, I found myself loving and enjoying art more and more,” said Abby. Eventually, she found herself concentrat-
ing in the sculpture program knowing that she liked creating something that a viewer could hold, touch, and even interact with. Her past work deals with pieces of metal interacting with craft materials such as yarn and patterned scrapbook paper. Drawing inspiration from flowers and geometric profiles, Abby brought up the craft versus fine art argument. After that, she began to use more craft materials to bring in some humor. Pictured is the world of Abylonia: brightly colored, fun filled, environment for these unique creatures Abby designed. Each creature has their own name and attributes
connecting them to one another like a real ecosystem. For example, the ‘Furvles’ are small mammals that survive in a group containing at least 15 members. Abby explained, “the males can be identified by their thick manes and large tails whereas the females have larger
ears to help scavenge for food.” Another example is of a ‘Skoonta’ which is a “small carnivorous hunter that has a long body topped with spikes along its spine.” The Skoonta then slithers around stalking its prey which is no other than a Furvle!
This semester, she plans on creating a more interactive installation allowing the viewer to step into this crazy craft world: “I have a whole new set of creatures in mind and plan on bringing them to life in a new bright environment.”
(Above) - “Skoonta” in Abylonia (Right) - “Furles” in Abylonia
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This week in history... Jake DeBlois Anchor staff
Monday Feb. 11
1953: Walt Disney’s film Peter Pan premieres.
Tuesday Feb. 12
1999: The U.S. Senate fails to pass articles of impeachment against President Bill Clinton.
Wednesday Feb. 13
1936: The first Social Security checks are mailed.
Thursday Feb. 14
1939: Nazi Germany launches the Bismarck, she will sink in just two years.
Friday Feb. 15
1898: The U.S. battleship Maine blows up in Havana Harbor, Cuba, inspiring many American young men to fight in the Spanish-American War. 1965: The maple leaf flag is flown as Canada’s flag for the first time.
Saturday Feb. 16 Sunday Feb. 17
1959: Fidel Castro takes the oath, becoming Cuba’s Premier. 1801: The House of Representatives breaks an electoral college tie and chooses Thomas Jefferson over Aaron Burr. 1938: The first color television is demonstrated in London. However, the color transition would not start for another 27 years.
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Courtroom Chronicles Little Witch Academia: an enchanting treat Poetry by Carmo Barbosa, Anchor Contributor Jurors of my peers, but none look like me A similar face, was something I didn’t see I’m anxious, being there made me weary You see this is the hardest story, my mouth has had to carry. I provide vulnerability on a silver platter, I give them my truth. I relive five years, just so they can see how he stole my youth. I tell them he hurt me, and they ask how were my grades? I tell them but he-And they ask well did I misbehave? I try to hold on to my words, but I stutter with defeat. And it’s feeling like my body is heavy on this seat. My eyes beg them to believe me, but they don’t seem to care. But didn’t everyone say report things and share? My lawyer says don’t cry, it looks bad to the jury. I wonder why doesn’t a girls pain, fill people with fury? Are we really invisible? Does no one ever see us? His lawyer says don’t you see she’s just young and confused. Would you take away this man’s future because of an emotional ruse? My jaws clench with anger because this is our reality. I knew these systems were broken, but they’re handing out fatalities.
Sh-Ron Almeida Anchor Contributor The Japanese animation studio “Trigger,” has made quite the name for itself over the past seven years. Ever since their smash hit, the relentlessly action packed “Kill La Kill,” the studio has been a force to be reckoned with. With their upcoming original movie “Promare” scheduled to be released in theaters later this year, the future of “Trigger” is looking up. That being said, my favorite series from them so far is “Little Witch Academia” which is a show about teenage girls attending a magical school to become witches. The main character, Atsuko Kagari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of her idol, a witch named Shiny Chariot. Out of all the bland, mediocre protagonists in recent years, I am pleased to say that Akko remarkably stands out as an endearing and charming girl with brains and heart. Other notable mentions who also piqued my interest were the mischievous, gothic Sucy and the tomboyish slacker Amanda. The show has everything from humor, to comedy, to drama, and
even hints of romance and action. The series also delivers a positive message about pursuing your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you. Akko has to learn to master magic spells through hard work, and the payoff is satisfying to see on screen. I also appreciate that the show does not oversexualize the female cast. The creators of this show don’t have to rely on “beach episodes” or other eye candy shots just to grab a viewer’s attention. Instead, the visuals are very striking and beautifully animated as a whole. The characters are fun, diverse and vibrant in personality. It brought me back to the simpler times in anime, when “Dragon Ball Z” and “Sailor Moon” were all the rage in the 1990s. For those of you who are hungry for a fantasy anime or have grown tired with a boring protagonist surrounded by a bunch of girls pining for him, “Little Witch Academia” is a show worth your time. “Little Witch Academia” is currently streaming on Netflix, with subtitles and an English dub.
I turned sixteen and my heart turned to dust. They kill our spirits and this is how they silence us. Not guilty, they say. This I already knew. So I held on to my mom, because there was nothing left to do. But someone tell the world I’m not finished. Tell them once I found my light, I couldn’t be diminished. I will lift up my sisters, show them we have teeth too. And if they want war, then that’s what we’ll brew. I’ve gotten used to fighting, so watch me yell out me too. I’m laughing at your sentiment, you think I’m only angry? You probably should be scared when we stare at you blankly. We’re only asking for justice, when we should demand more. So please don’t be alarmed if we start knocking down doors. I have nieces to fight for, and more women to protect. So maybe you’ll believe us when our knives grave their necks. I will probably still cry. I’ll probably stay up and ask why. but this doesn’t make me weak, it makes me the reason I’ve survived. So here’s to our efforts, I’m here trying with you too. And if you haven’t felt it lately, I really do believe you. Graphic courtesy of Play-Asia
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Politicians need to stop endorsing hatred
Derek Sherlock Anchor staff
Recently, a video has gone viral in which famed actress Ellen Page, called out Vice President Mike Pence on his stances on the LGBTQ+ community. As someone who is a part of the LGBTQ+ community, what she said rang true for me and so many within the community. When you are given a powerful platform such as the Vice Presidency or the Governor of Indiana, and you create (or attempt to create) policies that do harm to a group of people, you should not be allowed to hold any sort office. This includes both Pence and Trump––who have put forth policies into effect have been damaging to everyone within the LGBTQ+ community. Page states that Vice President Pence is a believer in conversion therapy,
which many health organizations around the world have denounced as ineffective and risky. The current administration has rolled back on many protections for LGBTQ+ people that were established by Obama. Trump has also tweeted that he will not allow transgender people to serve in the military, which has gone into effect earlier this year. To top it all off, back in October, the Trump administration was considering a definition of a person’s gender as based on their genitalia at birth and not changeable later in life. Ultimately, it would define transgender people out of existence causing gender to be a binary concept. Pence and Trump, along with many other local officials, are fighting hard to create laws and bills that make it illegal for trans people to use the bathroom
they feel comfortable using. There are still officials that are trying like hell to still make same-sex marriages a difficult task to obtain in many parts of the country. So, let’s look at the evidence presented: This administration, as well as many local officials, are telling the country that queer people do not matter. As Ellen Page said, “If you are in a position of power, and you hate people… what do you think is going to happen? Kids are going to be abused, and they’re going to kill themselves, and people are going to be beaten on the street.” That is what will happen. I have met so many smiling queers and trans people with scars both on their wrists from attempting to take their lives but also the scars of being thrown out of their homes for being who before to take my own life they are. I have tried once because of my gender and
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sexual identity. This abuse of power needs to end.
Unpaid internships are an example of privilege Alexis Rapoza Anchor Contributor
thing you need to accomplish. When you throw in an Internships are seen as a internship requirement, it’s right of passage in college nearly impossible. and most colleges encourage Interns are often seen as or require that their students the low man on the totem participate in an internship pole. It makes sense for for at least one semester, an intern to be paid less which I think is a good than an employee who has idea. I interned for a local been working at the same radio station back in 2017 company for 25 years, but I and it was one of the most believe that interns should educational and enlightenbe paid at least minimum ing experiences. I was even wage. Unpaid internships are lucky enough to be offered a not accessible to everyone job afterwards. Something I and that’s something I think don’t agree with, however, is needs to be discussed more. the fact that college students The United States Deare forced to work at least partment of Labor offers part time for no pay. six rules companies need to Unpaid internships are a follow in order to not have to hot button topic, especially pay interns: “The internship considering the rise in the must be for academic credit. amount of full-time students The intern and the company working 40 hours a week. must both understand that With living expenses and the intern won’t be compencollege tuition prices so sated monetarily for their high, students are forced work. Interns can not replace to split their time between employees but instead must school and work. I now be there to help and learn know firsthand how difficult from them. The internship that can be. You seem to not must be an educational expehave enough hours in the rience. Internships can only day to accomplish everylast for the amount of time
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the student will be receiving credit for it. The intern must understand that they are not entitled to a job after.” As you can see, the rules for companies providing these unpaid internships are vague, if anything, and usually are not enforced. Recently, there has been a development of unpaid interns suing companies for doing what they believe should be
paid work. The hiring rate of people who participated in unpaid internships is also significantly lower than that of those who were paid. I think all around unpaid internships are just not a great idea. Generally, unpaid internships do not provide the same amount of weight on a resume that a paid internship does. They also continue to enforce classism
that is ever so present in the college scene, which is an example of privilege. In simple terms, students from lower income families can simply not afford to participate in unpaid internships and I believe that education should be accessible to everyone, not just people who can afford it.
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Zero proof: The ills of alcohol advertising Kennedy Ryan Anchor Contributor
Nearly 50 years ago, President Nixon banned cigarette advertisements. This law, the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, prohibited cigarette campaigns from airing on television and radio stations. Why are we still being exposed to other unhealthy advertisement messages today? It is believed that we are exposed to roughly 5,000 advertisement messages a day. Of those, there are many advertisements that I believe should be potentially banned, similar to those messages shared in cigarette ads. For example, alcohol advertisement is still legal in the United States, as well as other countries. While smoking ciga-
rettes has an endless list of negative health complications, alcohol consumption arguably has its own lengthy list. For example, alcohol consumption can cause liver inflammation, a higher risk of cancer, impaired brain function, increased chance of depression, unsafe driving conditions and more. If alcohol has so many health complications, why are we allowed to see persuasive messages every day in the advertisement world? Advertisements are infamous for persuading audiences. Television commercials, colorful billboards and flashy magazine advertisements can all sway an audience into purchasing a product. Alcohol commercials ranging from colorful cartoons to entertaining videos
can easily influence the wrong audience. This can be a concern for young children and other vulnerable audiences that may be viewing an ad. These consumers can be easily swayed to believe that alcohol consumption is not only healthy, but cool and fun. While alcohol consumption may not necessarily be harmful in moderation, what sets it apart from other substances that can be abused? In countries such as France, Norway, Russia, and Kenya, alcohol advertisements have been banned on television and billboards. For audiences in the U.S., it may be beneficial to ban these messages as well.
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“The Last Stylebender” continues meteoric rise Tim Caplan News Editor
eyes of fight fans all across the world, it was the opporIsrael Adesanya retunity to make his dreams a mained undefeated and reality. He would be able to established himself as a top face his idol, the man who he contender in the UFC’s (Ul- built his fighting style around, timate Fighting Championand establish himself as the ship) middleweight division number one contender at 185. on Saturday with a unaniAnderson Silva’s task was mous decision win over 185 different, it was a chance to pound Brazilian legend An- show the world that at age 43, derson “The Spider” Silva. after 17 wins in the Octagon “The Last Stylebender” and 14 world championship headlined the main event of title defenses, he was still the UFC 234, which took place same fascinating matrix like at Rob Laver Arena in Mel- fighter that had mistified fight bourne, Australia. fans for years. After a rough The three round main 1-4-1 record since losing his event was announced the title, Silva’s time to shine day of the fights, as the and turn back the clock had scheduled headliner between arrived. UFC Middleweight ChampiIt was a matchup of elite on Robert Whittaker and top strikers to say the least. Silcontender Kelvin Gastelum va’s style has amazed fighters was called off after it was and fans alike for years. His suddenly revealed that the lightning quick reflexes, lechampion needed emergenthal clinch, and creative style cy surgery on an abdominal of kicks coupled with a black hernia the night before. belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has The fight between #15 been the template for a genranked Silva and #6 ranked eration of strikers in mixed Adesanya marked a crossmartial arts for a decade. roads for both fighters. For Adesanya is considered Adesanya, whose prolific by many the second coming rise in MMA has caught the
of “The Spider.” Israel was born and raised in Nigeria, he now lives and trains in New Zealand. After fourteen straight victories including three in the UFC, Adesanya knocked out veteran UFC middleweight Derek Brunson in November at UFC 230. Shortly after the fight fans began to talk about matching him up against the UFC legend Silva, and the contracts were signed to fight in Australia. Adesanya came out confident in the first round landing one-two’s and outside leg kicks, while Silva circled and made reads on his opponent. Silva’s best strike in the first and throughout the fight was his right hook, which he began to land towards the end of round one. Anderson picked up momentum as round two started and the fighters started to get
comfortable in the Octagon, taunting each other while throwing a series of high level spinning kicks, including spinning heel kicks to the shin and head. Silva searched for the clinch throughout the round and succeeded briefly in drawing out a brawl from “Stylebender” Adesanya “got on his bike” in the third round and continued to land leg kicks, which he tripled up on Silva in the fight, landing over twenty. Silva continued the overconfident ways that have gotten him in trouble in the past,
often lowering his hands and allowing himself to be hit in an attempt to goad Adesanya into a firefight, but he stay composed, and landed shots from the outside. At the end of three rounds three judges scored the contest 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 for Adesanya. Adesanya expressed his gratitude and admiration for Silva in the post fight interview, saying that “This is like for a kid, if I’m playing basketball with Michael Jordan. This is it for me.”
Jake Elmslie Sports Editor
to be a complete reshuffling of the power hierarchy in the league, a perfect storm of contract expiration where over half of the greatest basketball players in the world will stretch the limits of the illusion of management that extends over the NBA. This trade deadline was highlighted by an influx of sub all-star level players into the eastern conference with difference makers like Marc Gasol and Tobias Harris joining the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers respectively and versatile sharp shooting big man Nikola Mirotic joining the Milwaukee Bucks. However these transactions all paled in comparison to the theater surrounding Anthony Davis’s efforts to prematurely rid himself of the shackles of being a member of the small market Pelicans. Now while he will remain on
the team for the remainder of the season is a near forgone conclusion that his soon-tobe former organization will trade him in the offseason, effectively adding him to a luminous free agent pool. The list of upcoming free agents reads like an All-NBA team, highlighted by names such as Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard and of course most importantly to Boston Celtics fans Kyrie Irving. Nearly every one of these players debatably has the ability to entirely reverse the fortunes of an organization, both by joining and through leaving. These players are listed without even mentioning the itinerary of other available players who are all capable of filling key roles in a championship caliber core. As has often been the case in the NBA over the last
decade or so teams are at the mercy of the whims of these players in a way unlike any of the other major professional leagues. It is very telling that the meticulously laid plans of Celtics general manager Danny Ainge who in the eyes of many has spent the last five or so years meticulously making trades, accumulating assets and managing contracts in a way that would put him and his organization in the best possible position to land Anthony Davis if he was ever to become available in a trade may just have his hopes dashed simply because Lebron James and Davis share the same agent. But so is the nature of the NBA, a league where the interpersonal network between players dominates everything from the news cycle to the construction of the teams themselves.
Professional basketball; a fraternity of familiarity
The NBA is an absolute wasteland at the moment. The Golden State Warriors have somehow found a way to reach a new echelon of greatness with the addition of a newly healthy Demarcus Cousins and are almost certainly cruising to their 4th title in five years. With that in mind fans of professional basketball have had a couple of choices when it’s come to enjoying the NBA over the last few seasons. Option A has always been to simply ignore reality and delude oneself into believing that any other team has had a chance against the Warriors since they added Kevin Durant three seasons ago. This of course has never at any point been the case since somewhere along the way
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humanity apparently lost the privilege of enjoying competitive professional basketball. For those that accept the actualities of the NBA in the era of the Super Team, the options are to either, try and starve off the knowledge of how the season is inevitably going to conclude for as long as possible, or to indulge in the only truly compelling aspects of the NBA calendar. Those being the intricacies of roster construction and the nearly non-stop rumor mongering and drama that seems to follow the league’s elite players. For those that take the latter path when it comes to their consumption of the NBA, this last week’s trade deadline served as a tantalizing appetizer to the buffet of intrigue that will be the 2019 offseason. What fans saw was a prelude to what promises
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For all the things that last forever Jordan Moment Anchor Contributor If you would have asked me two months ago if the New England Patriots would be at the winning end of the Super Bowl, I would have told you it would have been a miracle for them to make it to the Super Bowl. It was the worst regular-performance that I had seen from the Patriots since their lackluster 2011 season. When compared to the amount of fresh talent, explosive offenses, and all around more interesting characters, it seemed almost certain that one of the rising teams such as the Chiefs, Rams, or Saints were sure to knock the Patriots from the pinnacle, but things certainly did not happen that way. And all throughout New England, we hear the chants and see
the hashtags; we hear the chants and we speak of legacies, dynasties, and eras. If you were to ask the average American what immortality looked like, they might point you towards any number of banners hanging from the rafters of Gillette Stadium, a dominion of kings. They might also tell you that they don’t like the mixing of politics and sports but use the language of the former to describe the latter. Bill Belichick could be described as Caesar, and the Patriots as another Rome, bellowing and laying waste to the far-flung carthaginians of the NFL. Or, that was 10 years ago and now they are edging up against Germanic peoples, slowly being delegated back into mediocrity which is the namesake for the AFC East.
Immortality then is a fallacy, a brief passing moment where the accolades are enshrined and then used as justification for a narrative of decline or restoration. Where those who are immortalized outlive all that they have wrought and only become a hollow name scratched into a chemical treated plaque or a picture behind glass which loses meaning to subsequent generations. Peter Jackson’s documentary about the First World War captures the essence of this reality. “They Shall Not Grow Old” is not only a testament to the Lost Generation, the nickname for the millions who fought and died in the pointless venture that was the Great War, but also a lesson to the immortality of the 15 million people who perished in the conflict.
In every small village and hamlet in England there is a statue commemorating those who died on the contentment between the 1914 and 1918. In places in Belgium and France, there are black and white crosses statues of weeping parents with faces wretched in sorrow overlooking them. But, the most captivating part about the film was not seeing men and women our ages serving as soldiers and nurses, 100-years ago in color, but the fact you know that their sacrifices were in vein. That tears, crosses, corpses, and monuments does not prevent the next conflict only 20 years after the fact. That entire dynasties that stretched centuries into the past were eviscerated. That the Europe that built a century of wealth
due to post-Napoleonic conquest of Africa and Asia ate itself alive in ten years of war. That has been the fate for all dynasties, collapse and irrelevance, so what difference can we expect for the Patriots? In the near future there will be highlight of Tom Brady and the 2000s the same way highlights are played of Joe Montana and the 49ers in the 80s. Which leads to the great struggle of history, if you were not there you do not know the feeling, and it all just becomes paragraphs in a textbook or numbers on a stat sheet. So, what is the point of having monuments if people stop paying attention to them? What’s the point of having empires if you crown your heirs with dust?
“We’re Next”: how the Bruins can give Boston another title Joseph A. Griswold Asst. Sports Editor
The Boston Bruins look to continue the championship parade following both the Patriots and Red Sox bringing home their respective titles. Following the Patriots Super Bowl victory, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy kept it simple, “We’re next.” Cassidy who has been behind the bench for two seasons believes this team has what it takes to hoist the Stanley Cup. With top players, Brad Marchand, David Pasternak and Patrice Bergeron performing at an incredible level it seems hard to doubt Cassidy. Despite the confidence, the Bruins still have areas that need improving. The Bruins have struggled in the same area since their playoff exit last year: scoring goals. Much of last year the Bruins, for the most part, were a team that relied heavily on their first-line to produce a majority of their goals. This year has been no different, as the first line has accounted for over 40 percent of their
goals as a team. Cassidy has tried his best to reshuffle the lineup and work from within the Bruins. However, he has been unable to solve the Bruins’ secondary scoring woes. Luckily, the Bruins hold a large number of assets they can move before the Feb. 25 trade deadline. With that being said, the Bruins have learned since last years Rick Nash trade and do not plan to expend a lot of young talent for a rental. Here are the most viable options that will push the Bruins into the championship conversation. Wayne Simmonds, Philadelphia Flyers: Simmonds, the long-time Flyer could be the answer for the Bruins scoring woes. The 30-year-old winger has averaged almost 30 goals in each of his last five seasons. Further, Simmonds is a proven playoff competitor and a dynamic scorer on the power play. Although Simmonds is currently on an expiring contract, the Bruins would not have to expend much to bring in a proven playoff scorer. Artemi Panarin, Columbus
Blue Jackets: Panarin, the former Blackhawk and current Blue Jacket is the crown jewel of the trade market. Panarin posses game-changing talent and is a proven sniper and playmaker. Unfortunately, for the Bruins, Panarin would come at a high cost, likely in the form of Jake Debrusk and accompanying picks. Ryan Dzingel, Ottawa Senators: Dzingel holds the most risk of any of the trade
targets. His numbers have increased in each of the last four years; however, with little playoff experience it is uncertain what he can attribute down the road. The Bruins are once again on the cusp of being a Stanley Cup contender. Much like last year they require another scoring presence in their top six forwards. The player that can benefit the Bruins the most, while still keeping their current
forwards in tact is Flyers’ winger Wayne Simmonds. Simmonds can supply scoring while also bringing the physical brand of hockey required for the playoffs. Last year the Bruins made the wrong move at the deadline and it cost them a shot at the Stanley Cup. If the Bruins plan on joining the Patriots and Red Sox, Bruce Cassidy and general manager Don Sweeney must learn from last year’s mistakes.
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Owls make mincemeat of men’s basketball
Jake Elmslie Sports Editor
Rhode Island College’s Men’s Basketball entered the Murray Center Saturday afternoon with the chance to put themselves within striking distance of claiming the fourth seed in the Little East conference and with it, a home playoff game. For the first three quarters of Saturday’s contest, it seemed like the Anchormen might just take the first step towards their goal, but the team fell prey to a late surge from their competition and were unable to pull off the upset in an 87-68 loss against the Keene State College Owls. Facing off against the Little East’s second ranked team, the Anchormen held tough for the entirety of the first half in what was a true back and forth affair, with neither team ever holding more than a two possession lead. At the conclusion of the first
#4 - Adham Floyd, #22 - Jonathan Batista, Photos courtesy of Thomas Crudale half, RIC trailed 42-38, but they had accumulated more assists and less turnovers than the opposition in what was a clean half of basketball. The Anchormen were paced through the stanza by senior captain Justin Campbell’s 11 points. In this game,
Campbell was coming fresh off of a Wednesday night performance where he recorded his 1000th career point, etching his mark in RIC basketball history. The first 12 minutes of the second half very much resembled the entirety
of the first with RIC and Keene State continuously overtaking one another in a game that seemed destined for a dramatic finish. This would not turn out to be the case though with the game taking a dire turn for the RIC team in the game’s final quarter.
“We just ran out of gas” explained Anchormen forward Adham Floyd post game. Coach Glynn had opted to only play six players for a majority of the game, and by the game’s final minutes it became apparent that his team simply could no longer keep up with the fast paced Owls’ offense, surrendering 25 points in the final eight minutes of play. With this loss, the Anchormen fall to 1310 on the season and 6-8 in the conference. While a home playoff game is likely off the table for RIC, the team still controls its own destiny in regards to claiming one of the final two playoff berths in the conference. The team has two games remaining in the regular season, both inter-conference matchups, and will be on the road Wednesday for a battle with fourth seed Western Connecticut State University. Tip off for that game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
#4 - Adham Floyd, #23 - Justin Campbell
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