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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have currently reached the number one spot on the charts and will be performing at Rhode Island College this spring. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are known for songs like “Thrift Shop” and “Same Love,” featuring Wanz and Mary Lambert respectively. “Same Love,” which has over 16 million hits on YouTube, speaks about love between people of the same sex and the contemporary issues facing them. “He’s speaking about something more than most artists these days,” explained Julia Palmieri, Student Entertainment Committee Chair, about why Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were chosen to come to RIC. She also noted that a tradition at RIC has been to book artists before they explode into stardom. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are now booking concerts for $75,000 to $100,000. According to Palmieri, SEC was able to book a concert for “significantly less than he’s going for now.” The exact amount could not be disclosed at this time. Tickets for the April 11th show can be purchased at the Student Union Information Desk and will cost $10 for RIC students and $20 for non-students. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center with the concert beginning at 8 p.m. Students are urged to get their tickets sooner rather later because “it is anticipated that the show will sell out,” Palmieri said. “I want RIC students to realize how lucky they are to have student leaders that care enough about providing events to the student body. Having someone this big come to RIC is a huge deal.” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis aren’t the first major performing artists to grace the RIC stage, however. The duo join a group of acts that performed at RIC which includes Gym Class Heroes in 2012, T-Pain in 2011, J-Cole in 2010 and Kanye West in 2004 Despite 2,000 tickets to be sold, the concert is not meant to generate a profit, but rather to generate experiences for students at an affordable price.

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Tension at SCG meeting Danielle lafonD anchor Staff Emotions ran high during the most recent meeting of Parliament over Speaker Travis Escobar’s proposed “Student Community Government Dedication to Academic Success Act.” The proposal was written to address concerns about academic achievement among student leaders, especially members of the executive boards of student organizations, by providing academic support and rewarding students who do well. Articles One and Two, which outline a monetary reward system and the appointment of a specialized academic advisor, respectively, incited little discussion from parliament members. Article Three outlines a set of academic requirements student leaders must meet in order to receive a stipend. Among these requirements are: being a half-time student and being in compliance with the same GPA and course completion percentages used to determine financial aid. Student leaders who do not meet these requirements will be required to participate in SCG monitored study hours based on their credit load. Discussion centered on the minimum credit and GPA requirements. Some members became emotional when giving examples of extenuating circumstances from their own lives that may have prevented them from meeting the proposed requirements. “T his chart [of the standards] has affected my life,” said SCG Secretary Gianna Auger. “Because I fit into one of these columns but not the rest of them, I don’t have financial aid.” The point of personal responsibility was brought up by sophomore class representative, Ashley Goldberg. “It’s our choice whether we do well in classes or not,” she said. “If you want to lower my tuition by taking away my student activity fees, by all means take away my stipend.” Escobar reminded parliament members that the point of the act is not to take away stipends from those who do not meet the minimum requirements. “Stipends aren’t a right, they’re a privilege. We’re not taking them away; we’re requiring study hours in order to continue to receive a stipend.” Staff Representative Mark Paolucci mentioned that student leaders should be held to high academic standards. “We’re talking about being an adult, being a leader and following these rules,” he said, “and we’re not going to

Anchor photo by Alex Berard SCG Speaker Travis Escobar. lower them so that it fits yourself or a friend.” Representative Robert Santurri saw irony in this. “We keep talking about personal responsibility and being adults,” he said, “but isn’t this just saying ‘you guys are adults, but you can’t handle your academic life’?” Speaker Escobar supported the minimum requirements as a way to ensure that students were moving forward in their academic career. “We’re trying to make sure that people aren’t using the student leadership positions as a crutch to keep them away from that ultimate goal of graduation,” he said. Faculty Representative Dr. Scott Kane agreed with Escobar’s statement, saying, “One thing I see that SCG is criticized about is having students that are not completing college.” One question that was only touched upon briefly is the question of those students who receive a stipend but are not part of an executive board. Staff Representative Paolucci asked for clarification on the issue. “We’re talking about everyone in that stipend line-item in the budget,” he asked, “including concert committee people who receive ten bucks for six meetings?” Treasurer Jordan Day interrupted Paolucci with an emphatic declaration. “They’re student leaders too!” The resolution moved to a vote with no further discussion of the issue and ultimately the “Student Community Government Dedication to Academic Success Act” passed with a vote of 13:9 with 4 abstentions. The resolution will be implemented on a trial basis starting in the 2013-2014 academic year and continue into the 2015-2016 academic year.

Anchor file photo Kelsey Fournier speaking at “Eat Bright, Feel Right” on campus last December.

Miss RI reflects on RIC nico Montanari anchor Staff Rhode Island College graduates come from all different types of backgrounds and what they accomplish later on shows how important the community and education at RIC can be for some people. One of these said alumni, Miss Rhode Island 2012 Kelsey Fournier, a recent graduate in the Health Education Program, reminisced about her time at RIC and the Miss Aerica Pageant. Fournier’s original draw to the competition was that the Miss America Organization is one of the largest providers of college scholarships for young women. As RIC students are accustomed to hard work and balancing time management, Fournier felt better prepared for the expectations that were before her. She stated that, “From winning the title of Miss Rhode Island and competing in the Miss America Pageant, I received over

$8,000 in cash scholarship as well as a full graduate tuition to Salve Regina University and partial scholarships to Bryant University and New England Institute of Technology.” Fournier stated that her experiences in the Health Education Department at RIC directly related to her platform of, “Eat Bright, Feel Right: Creating a Healthier Generation.” Although she will be passing on the title to the new Miss Rhode Island in June of this year, she has used her title to effectively combat childhood obesity, a topic she feels very strongly about. She credits her sucess due to the “professors in the Health and Physical Education Department...Their enthusiasm is contagious and always motivated me to work towards my goals.” The whole experience was unique and fulfilling to her and from here Fournier plans to use her degree in Health Education, as well as pursue some graduate studies. She also has some advice for the graduating class of 2013 and future graduates: “Try to get as much exposure to your field as possible. Volunteer, intern, attend seminars, network. The more experience you have, the more marketable you will be to potential employers. One thing I’ve learned through my year with the Miss America Organization is how important it is to have strong interview skills. Take advantage of the Career Development Center and use the skills to prepare you for interviews. A great interview will distinguish you from other candidates.”

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The RIC Police Department is located across from New Hall. Officers respond to numerous motor vehicle accidents, disabled vehicles, suspicious activity and various other, mostly minor, incidents. Occasionally more serious offenses occur. Larceny/ Forgery/ Fraud can include a theft of any kind. Jan. 25 Offense: Smell of Marijuana Location: Willard Residence Hall Action Taken: Report taken Jan. 25 Offense: Suspicious Activity Location: Alger Hall - Library Rd. Action Taken: Verbal Warning Jan. 27 Offense: Disturbance Location: Thorpe Residence Hall Action Taken: Peace Restored Jan. 28 Offense: Vandalism Location: Physical Plant- 6th Ave Action Taken: Report taken Offense: Larceny/Forgery/Fraud Location: K Lot- Student Union Loop Action Taken: Report taken Jan. 29 Offense: Vandalism Location: J Lot- 6th Ave Action Taken: Report taken Feb. 1 Offense: Vandalism Location: Physical Plant/ 6th Ave Action Taken: Report taken Feb. 13 Offense: Larceny/Forgery/Fraud Location: Adams Library - Library Rd. Action Taken: Report taken Offense: Harassment Location: Adams Library - Library Rd. Action Taken: Report taken Feb. 14 Offense: Threat/Harassing Calls Location: East Campus Areas Action Taken: Report taken Offense: Auto Theft Location: L Lot - 6th Ave. Action Taken: Report taken

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Joy and pain RIC Rising celebrates survivors, condemns abuse Danielle Lafond Anchor Staff The Student Union Ballroom was heavy with emotion on Thursday night as a modest crowd gathered to take part in RIC Rising, a part of the One Billion Rising global Day of Dance event to raise awareness of sexual violence against women. The event was organized by Dr. Mary Baker, professor of anthropology at Rhode Island College, along with help from student groups Feminists United, Anthropos and HOPE. “I felt very strongly that one of the things we have to do is educate,” Baker said. “I wanted it to be the sort of thing where anybody who came onto the campus couldn’t leave without having encountered something [about RIC Rising].” Large pads of paper were hung in public areas as well as in restrooms in the week leading up to Thursday’s event for people to write an answer to the question, “Why are you rising?” “I wanted to create a situation where people could give voice to their thoughts and, in some cases, their own experiences,“ Baker said. “One of the things that was interesting was that there was a lot more writing in the

bathrooms, in the private areas.” The program of events leading up to the dance party opened with Tom Lavin, director of RIC’s Counseling Center, who showed a short film by the One in Four group entitled “How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor:

“What we’re asking young men to do is to have courage,” Lavin said. “That’s my definition of what it means to be a real man – to have the courage to stand up and say ‘Sexual assault is not ok.’” One in Four was an active group on the RIC campus from 2004 to 2010 but has not been able to recruit enough members to keep the group active over the last two years. While the fading membership of the One in Four group on campus may have gone unnoticed by many, the lack of men in the room was hard to miss. Carlos Andrés Gómez, author of “Man Up: Cracking the Code of Manhood,” didn’t seem surprised. “It’s like encounters I’ve had with men about events like these,” Gomez said, addressing the room. “When I tell them they should go, they’re always like, ‘You mean I’m allowed to attend? I thought it was a women’s thing!’” Between the opening film and Gomez’ speech, attendees were treated to a series of vignettes from Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships (SOAR) which featured stories of domestic violence and abuse interspersed with music and poetry. Other performances included a set by a capella group Women RIsing and a poem written by Eve Ensler for the One Billion Rising event read aloud by Baker. The perimeter of the ballroom was lined with information tables from local and national groups offering services to women, including Planned Parenthood of RI, social media and public awareness campaign NO MORE, Women’s Center of RI, Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center and Sojourner House. The event was live-streamed along with events from 200 other countries including

“I wanted to create a situation where people could give voice to their thoughts and, in some cases, their own experiences” -Dr. Mary Baker, Anthropology Department Chair What Men Can Do” which targets males ages 18-22. One in Four is a male peer education group with chapters on campuses across the country. The group attempts to get men talking with each other about women’s issues such as sexual assault and rape culture. The name represents the one-in-four college women who report surviving rape or surviving attempted rape after the age of 14.

India, Australia, and other cities in the US. All of the footage will be compiled with other media to create a documentary. “One in three women will be beaten or raped. That’s one billion, and that’s an atrocity,” said Baker. “We have to think not reactively but reflexively about what makes it so that men feel that they have the right to abuse women.”

Men interested in reviving the One in Four group on campus can email Tom Lavin at tlavin@ric.edu More information about One Billion Rising can be found at onebillionrising.org

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iPad? I don’t think so laura coelho anchor eDitor On a campus with over 600 computers for student use, a technology center open until just about midnight on school nights and a library that runs a loaner program for laptops, I’m not sure I understand why the library bought 30 iPads. We can all agree that in 2013 people will consume more digital media than they will create. From reading the news online to streaming our favorite shows movies, and of course, our favorite way to consume media—Facebook–it seems that the reason the Internet was created, which was research, has fallen to the wayside other than the occasional papers we have to write. The iPad was built to consume media, from the applications for our favorite websites to the games we play. The very fact that it does not come with a keyboard indicates the iPad was designed solely to surf the net and mess around. Yes, it can take notes or you can write a paper on it, but it’s just easier to do when you have a full size keyboard to work with. Technology has its place in our education system; professors should embrace it in the classroom to enhance our learning expe-

rience. But, I believe the library could find better, less expensive technologies that are more relevant to our educational aims. The whole purpose of college, and being on campus, is to learn and accumulate knowledge. Activities, clubs and enjoyment are secondary, even if we forget this sometimes. The overall enjoyment we reap from our college experience should come from the Student Community Government and their funds, not the library’s. An iPad may provide access to digital versions of our textbooks, but it is a short term loan program. Moreover, purchasing textbooks from the apple bookstore is counterintuitive to the library’s short term program, as it would keep other students from being able to access the technology. Students could just gain access to these digital books through the web interface. I am in no way advocating against technology in the classroom. I personally use a kindle to buy digital books, and within two semesters it was saved me enough money to break even with the cost of the kindle. This may not be typical, but for some majors it is a valid option. I want technology in the classroom that makes sense with our needs; I want the

Courtesy of PCAdvisor.co.uk administration to think more carefully about how we need technology in our lives before they spend our money. Any person who wants to save money by using digital media will find a way. There are very few people on campus who don’t have access to a computer or a smartphone. I know of one professor who allows students that have purchased their books digitally to use their phones in class to follow along. With our generation being surrounded by technology at all times, we will find a way to integrate the technology we need into our lives. As a student, my need is money, as is the College’s—but whose budget is more important? Most budgets on campus must

be fully spent or else the department will not get that money again. Is this how the iPads were bought? Did the library have to spend that money or they’d lose it next year? Doesn’t this seem like a poor way to run an institution? Wasting money on wants rather than needs? I personally would love an iPad but hey, I need to make sure there isn’t asbestos or mold in my house. Can you say the same RIC? What I’m getting at here is there is money spent that will benefit all of campus and there is money spent on cool technologies, where does the iPad fit in? Will you the students of RIC, be able to make use of them? I know I won’t.

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Lessons in economics Joe Martin Anchor Staff Running a small business can be tough. You face long hours, constant worries about budgets and contend with the most demanding boss in the world: yourself. However, it can also lead to interesting insights into the inner workings of the business world. Take a recent dilemma I faced while organizing my chess tutorial programs: pay scales. On the one hand, you want to pay enough to have a productive, engaged

and happy workforce. On the other hand, you have other things to pay for, including your own salary, leaving an aching temptation to pay employees a little less and use that money elsewhere. As it happened, staring at my spreadsheets and grappling with this dilemma lead my mind in unexpected directions. Thinking about paychecks reminded me of Henry Ford’s famous tactic to make Ford Motor Company a success. Ford insisted on paying his employees enough that they were able to afford luxuries, such as his new

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automobiles. The automobile was strictly considered a luxury for the middle class and above during Ford’s time; in order to boost his sales, Mr. Ford expanded the middle class by paying his workers well. He was rewarded by becoming one of the wealthiest men in human history. Many economists and historians have suggested that his decision to pay well was essential in making his fortune. Remembering this lesson, I decided I would follow his example and pay better. The next day I drove past Walmart, famous

doing this, one cannot question the results. Walmart’s destruction of the middle class may be accidental, but it is certainly profitable. Still, I believe Walmart is making a mistake. Increasing the number of working poor slows the entire economy, leading to a vicious cycle of fewer consumers buying fewer products. Short-term Walmart will continue to make a staggering fortune; long-term they are harming their own markets as well as poisoning the well for everyone else. After all, people strug-

for low prices and correspondingly low salaries. Remembering my thoughts about Ford, I stumbled upon a conundrum. Walmart does not pay middle-class wages. In fact, according to a recent report, Walmart destroys three higher paying jobs for every two minimum wage jobs it creates. Yet somehow Walmart makes even more money than Mr. Ford made in his heyday. How was this possible? Was I making a mistake following Ford’s lead? The answer was embarrassingly obvious— Walmart was using the same principle as Ford only in reverse. Ford sold a luxury (cars) so he had to pay enough that his workers could afford luxuries. Walmart sells living essentials at rock-bottom prices, and thus pays such pathetic salaries that their workers cannot afford to buy better anywhere else. Ford built the middle class because his market was the middle class. Walmart is expanding the working poor because their market is the working poor. While I would not presume to speculate whether Walmart is deliberately

gling to get by will not buy luxuries, but they will also buy fewer essentials, making due with whatever they can afford. Walmart’s profitability will drop like everyone else’s as fewer goods are sold. Ford’s policy of paying higher wages is much more market-friendly, as well as more socially responsible. Paying well benefits yourself and everyone else. Unfortunately, it seems clear Walmart does not share my pessimistic outlook concerning their future. They certainly show no sign of slowing their relentless drive to expand their grip or cease pushing down wages. Therefore, it’s up to us to make the change. We need to stop buying at Walmart, and start buying at stores that pay decent wages such as small businesses and Costco. True, we’ll pay a little more sometimes. But we’ll also boost our economy, which will make sure that when we need a decent job we can find one. Bearing this in mind I realized I had found the answer to my dilemma. Teaching chess is going to pay well!

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Courtesy of freeadultarchives.com Joe Martin anchor Staff It’s happened to all of us. We’re sitting there minding our own business and someone comes in bellowing into his phone about this chick he “banged” and her wildly improbable attributes. Despite frantically uncomfortable stares, awkward shifting and some not-sosubtle hints that there might be children around, he proceeds to educate the room about his latest sexual conquest. Trapped by your appointment, you hunker down and pray for the earth to open and swallow him before you learn any more sordid details. The experience seems universal, with both men and women un-self-consciously sharing their entire sexual history with a room

full of strangers for little reason. The grand “Sexual Revolution” has become distressingly crass. Let me be clear. I don’t care who you sleep with, or when, where, or why. That is your business, and you are entitled to make your own choices. You can be gay, straight, bi or have some bizarre fetish for knitted wool. I don’t want to know about it—sexual freedom doesn’t mean that you are required to share your sexual exploits with the world, no matter what gender you prefer or how “hot” your partner was. Your liberty to do as you wish need not conflict with my liberty to enjoy blissful ignorance of the details. Your right to choose your partner doesn’t compel you to metaphorically pull out your dick and wave it around the room. Can’t we

have good taste and sexual liberation at the same time? Still, maybe I’m expecting too much from the world. After all, my sex-ed came in the form of a summer-long James Bond marathon with my father. An unconventional but wise man, his method was simple. We watched a Bond film for the evening, and then went into the kitchen to make dinner. As dinner was prepared and eaten, we talked about the movie and the sexual lifestyle it portrayed. We covered the usual problems, such as STDs and accidental children, but we also covered some less frequently discussed issues as well. Throughout that summer, we talked every evening about the loneliness that comes from never having a stable relationship. We

11 talked about the depression and sadness that can come from wondering if your partner wants you, or just wants sex. We talked about how empty and vacuous a relationship based on sex can be as opposed to a relationship based on moral, intellectual and personal chemistry. We talked about the emotional baggage that comes from constantly switching relationships, seeking the “high” you get from the first few weeks of new love and then discovering that your sweetheart has feet of clay like everyone else. We talked about the trust issues that form as you go through this endless cycle of trying to sleep your way to “the right one.” Finally, we talked about the special meaning of sex as a way to express your emotions, showing the one you love how much you care through physical actions, not just words. Once sex is recreational, love-making loses that special potency. It’s one of the primary reasons “you never forget your first”. That time you really, really meant it. Afterwards, that’s not necessarily the case. These conversations were amongst the most formative of my life. I’ve heeded the wisdom my father shared with me throughout my relationships. His voice has always echoed through my head, reminding me of the stakes of my decisions. Any actions taken are never taken lightly. However, there is one lesson my father was unnecessary for, since Bond embodies it—always be a gentleman. And a gentleman never tells. All of us have the freedom to choose our own lives and partners. We also choose what risks and consequences we decide to shoulder. For myself, I’m planning to keep the “love” in “love-making.” Putting a healthy relationship before spontaneous bedroom pleasures is my choice. I don’t care what you choose. That’s your life, not mine. Go crazy. But for God’s sake, whatever you decide, don’t tell me about it!

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Anchor photos by Jess Bourget and Alex Berard Counter-clockwise from top right: Anchor TV, WXIN, Programming, Shoreline, The Anchor, Zeta Xi Delta and Feminist United.

Ty Dugan lifestyles Editor The Student Organization Showcase, held February 6 was a perfect opportunity to explore extracurricular clubs and activities on campus. Nearly all the clubs on campus showed up, bringing their best (as well as candies and treats) to the tables in hopes of enticing new members. Organizations of all variety, including some of the most prominent from WXIN (Anchor Radio) to the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), a club set to promoting Latin-American culture on campus, were in attendance. There were lesser known clubs as well. Two such clubs, which only started getting funding in the fall of 2011, were the Environmental Club and the Ski & Snowboard Club. John Fulton, a club representative, described the Environmental Club as a way bringing about and maintaining sustainable practices in environmental care for both the campus and possibly even the Donavan Dining Center. They are in the works of promoting local agriculture by creating gardens on campus, possibly as a way to supply the Don. Fulton stated that they are working

with another organization, Learning for Life, as well as the administration, in an attempt to develop a compost pile from the Don for the club’s gardens. Meanwhile, the Ski and Snowboard Club brings a whole new dynamic to student life. One of the founders, Chris, urges the different styles and skills to come together and enjoy the sport they love, together. “Never has there been a club like this before, so it’s good to get the sport out there, generate interest.” The Ballroom Dancing Club is also breaking new ground for the first time too. By providing a place to learn with professional instructors over a solid amount of time, the group is now able to hold its first competition on March 3rd. Other organizations were present such as Otaku (the multicultural anime club), Ocean State Film Society, Shoreline (RIC’s literary magazine – still taking submissions) and the Student Veterans Organization. Many, many more were present and the Ballroom in the Student Union was packed with so many opportunities and interests, there should be no reason for any student, full or part-time, to feel left out here at RIC.

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Travis Herben Year: Junior Major: Digital Media “Downton Abby.” I know it’s not a movie but it should be. of Those Listed: “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Life of Pi”

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Patrick Connolly Year: Freshman Major: Film Studies “Wreck-It-Ralph,” “The Perks of Being A Wallflower,” “Cloud Atlas.” I like these three better, but “Silver Lingings Playbook” is probably the only film from that list that deserves to be there.

Rachel Smith Year: Freshman Major: Psychology “The Campaign” and “The other guys.” of Those Listed: “Les miserables”

Sean Carter Year: 2016 Major: Theater “Chronicle,” and “Hunger games.” of Those Listed: “Silver Linings Playbook”

“What movies would you like to see nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture?” • “Amour” • “Lincoln” • “Beasts of the Southern Wild” • “Django Unchained”

Julian Chestra Year: Freshman Major: Radiology “Django Unchained,” “The Human Centipede 2,” “Lincoln.”

• “Argo” • “Les miserables” • “Life of Pi” • “Silver Linings Playbook” • “Zero Dark Thirty”

Danielle Marrun Year: Freshman Major: Nnursing “Chronicle,” and “Hunger games.” “Les miserables,” “Lincoln,” “Django Unchained.”

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Be Mighty Stylish Style Hero Campus Calendar ric ice Skating trip @ Patriot Place feb. 22 5:00-11:00 p.m.

Patriot Placen Foxborough, MA An opportunity to skate, shop, and dine in Foxborough, MA! Leaving the Student Union at 5p.m. returning for 11 p.m. First 10 people are only $5, after that all RIC students pay $10. 18+, checkin is at 4:30p.m. in Student Union Lobby.

Danielle lafonD anchor Staff Hobbies are great and a common hobby is building model boats. Part of the process is finding just the right mast and sail cloth from the best hobby shops or doing research on ships and materials on the internet. But the real heart and soul of that hobby is putting the ship together and making it yours. Some people even have a designated place to indulge in building ships—a craft room or a workshop. I have a dressing room, and my hobby is getting dressed. I get to pull an outfit together, to build my ship, every morning. If I have to wake up and

get dressed every day, which I do in order to be considered a “functioning member of society,” why not make that daily ritual enjoyable and reflective of who I am? With a new year and a new semester upon us, let’s strip away what people tell us about style. I know, I know, leggings aren’t pants. But maybe sometimes they can be pants with the right sartorial twist. It’s not about wearing what you “should” wear. It’s about thought; inspiration and wearing the things that make you feel like you could do and be anything. Right now, I feel like being a fortune teller (I am wearing a kicky scarf, after all). I have consulted my fashion tarot cards and they have told me many secrets. I will let you in

on one to start off your stylish semester: you will be seeing a ton of emerald green this year. The spirits have spoken! Ok, fine, the spirits are Pantone®. They pegged Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. In 2012 they picked Tangerine Tango and that orangey-melon color was all over the place, so trust. What can you expect from Stylehero besides ridiculous color predictions? Well, you won’t hear snarky comments or suggestions such as “If it’s not J. Crew, it’s not worth it.” Instead, Stylehero is about being inspired by the way real people wear hot trends. We’ll build our unique style stories together from thrift shops to Nordstrom’s and back again. Let’s high-five our classmates who look fantastic. Let’s choose to wear glitter flats with neon leggings because it makes us feel brave. Let’s pat ourselves on the back for getting through another day that we didn’t have to face naked because we know how to get dressed. Follow Danielle on Pinterest:

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boston’s Museum of Science trip Mar. 2 10:00a.m-4:00 p.m.

Boston’s Museum of Science in Science Park, Boston Tickets sold at Welcome & Info desks in the Student Union. Check-in will be 9:30 a.m. in the lobby. Bring money to watch an additional exhibit or to grab lunch.

open Mic night Mar. 7 7:30 p.m.

Student Union Café Tell your jokes, sing your songs, or read your poetry. Open to all!

outrageous bingo Mar. 8 8 p.m.

Student Union 307 A game of BINGO gone BONKERS!

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It’s our little secret “My ex and I broke up a year ago, and have always remained friends… close friends. The only issue is he’s been dating someone since we’ve broken up, the other issue is he and I have been sleeping together since we’ve broken up and since they’ve been together… Help” My oh my, well this is a first; I mean I’ve heard of couples who split up and still sleep together but never this. Honestly, there is still unsettled business between you two. If either of you is booty calling the other that means there is something still there. But here’s the thing: this isn’t fair to you, him or his girlfriend. I understand this is fun and thrilling and you two obviously care for each other, however, think of her. She is just an innocent person in this whole mixed up relationship. I would say give him in an ultimatum; I’ve never been one for these types of things, but it’s time that you start thinking about everyone in this relationship. You cannot have three people in

a relationship, it’s just not fair. I say you tell him you two both work things out and try to get back together or you tell him to leave you the heck alone and never call you again. Good luck, my friend, you’ll need it.

This world is small and getting smaller “I dated this chick a few months ago, things went south, then a few weeks ago I started seeing this girl I have a class with. Here’s the kicker: I’ve known since the first week I met her that the girl I once dated was her cousin. Now, she wants to introduce me to her family, only thing is I’ve already met most of them from the previous relationship. I really don’t know how to tell her.” Can you say Aka-awkward? Yes this is strange I must say, but I’m sure there has been some other individual in your shoes before. You need to tell her soon. Sure she’ll feel uncomfortable at first but in the long run the cat will be out of the bag and you won’t have to worry about all this. But the fact that you’ve already met the family seems like you and the cousin had something serious, if so, you need to tell your girlfriend. I’d say don’t worry, if things are meant to work out they will. If you

two ever get married you will have a funny little story to tell your kids.

I’ve got the taste for men who’re older “I’m twenty one, single, and loving life. I have this really great job as a nanny; the kids are great and, well, the dad is even better. What I mean is he’s incredibly hot for an older guy. He wants to take me out and maybe think about a life with him. The issue is we’ve already hooked up, and I’ve never dated anyone ten years older. Help me, please.” You know I think I’m going to start becoming a nanny, if this is what you are afraid ofthen push over and sign me up! I mean I understand you’re probably worried about the kids and how this will affect them. Also, I hear your dating someone so much older is terrifying especially when you’re not use to that. I’d say go for it. Who knows maybe this guy is the real deal? Just tell him that guidelines must be set up, and that first and foremost the kids will always take precedence; now that you’re with this man it’s not just about you and him, but you, him and the kids. I hope everything works out!

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The Duck & Bunny katelyn hurD anchor Staff On 312 Wickenden St. you can find The Duck & Bunny café, a curious, sweet and relaxing environment that features a selection of coffees and teas, flawless cupcakes and desserts, and unique crepes, among many other treats and delicacies. The owners identify their cozy, city café as a “snuggery,” meaning that this is in fact the perfect place to relax and lay back. The intriguing menu features four pages of different ways to have their crepes, the Duck & Bunny’s most popular item. Everything from the sweet Banana Split Crepe, which is served with everything one would find in a banana split, to the Miss Harriet, which has brie, pear and scallions inside. Although the majority of the crepe meals cost $10, notably pricier than most breakfast places may serve, the

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cost is definitely worth it. However, there are cheaper options available. It is easy to set a personal goal to try both dinner and dessert without getting too full or paying too much. We each ordered the cream of broccoli soup (which seriously was the best I ever had), coffees and cupcakes. Our dinner and dessert bill came out to only $16 for two people. The appearance of The Duck & Bunny is somewhat a combination of where a fiveyear-old girl’s fantasy tea party would take place and what the Royal Family’s dining room looks like all rolled into a cozy modern setting. Hanging up in the snuggery one will find famous works of art that have been altered to include a duck and/ or bunny, such as the Vincent Van Gogh Bunny. The cozy plush chairs and candlelight make the atmosphere stand out from any other normal dinning setting. Try not to stress or feel underdressed.

Once you settled in, the calming décor of the Duck & Bunny should bring you right in and set you at ease. If you are looking try to something different or new, The Duck & Bunny has a wide selection of more creative meals. The second menu features unique fares such as the “PB & B” which is a peanut butter and banana sandwich drizzled with honey on toasted Portuguese sweet bread, to which you have the option of adding bacon, eggs or fluff. This menu also has a vast selection of salads such as “The Bunny Bleu,” which has crisp apples, toasted pecans and crumbled bleu cheese over baby spinach, with cider vinaigrette. The snuggery seems to really outdo itself when it comes to coffees and teas, perfect for a winter afternoon. The menu features an espresso bar and four pages of exotic and diverse teas such as the Chamomile Vanilla Bean flavored tea, with a relaxing mix of fragrant lemongrass, chamomile and vanilla.

Interfaith Corner Introducing: the Rev. William Zelazny, an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister. He has served a minister in two parishes and is current serving as the chief executive officer of an administrative region of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. He has formed vibrant young adult groups in his churches often having over 60 participants in the groups’ faith development and social gatherings. Rev. Zelazny is also a strong advocate for LGBTQ individuals as a result of his personal life experience and his work as a minister. Rev. Zelazny will be on campus Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. starting February 21, 2013. When on campus, he will facilitate a free and open thematic discussion session that will allow participants to engage in thoughtful response to spiritual, religious and moral questions that affect everyday life. He will also be available by appointment for individual pastoral care.

Religious Observances this week Thursday, February 21 is the Fast of Esther (Ta’anit Esther), a minor one day fast which precedes Purim. (See next for more information about Purim) Sunday, February 24 is Purim (Jewish). According to the Book of Esther (in the Hebrew Bible) Haman, a royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, wanted to kill Morecai (a Jew) by having the king to decree all Jews to be killed. The Queen Esther, Morecai’s niece, had never revealed her heritage to the king. Esther fasted for three days to prepare herself, before pleading her case to the king. When she told him of Haman’s plot against her people, Haman was hanged on the gallows that had been prepared for Mordecai. The traditional observances of Purim include public readings of the Book of Esther, feasting, gifts of charity to the poor and gifts of food among friends. Parades, dressing in costumes, holding plays and pageants are also popular. A traditional food at this time is Hamantaschen (Haman’s Pockets). These triangular pastries usually contain prune, fig or poppy-seed filing..

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Upcoming Campus Arts Calendar

feb. 20-24 Seven Keys to baldpate

feb. 22-24 Spring concert ric dance company

feB. 20-23, 7:30 P.M feB. 23-24, 2 P.M Forman Theatre

feB. 22-23, 7:30 P.M feB. 24, 2:00 P.M

$5 RIC/$15 General Admission

Graphic material JaMeS lucey a&e eDitor Assembled before me, like the hipster Justice League, were the artists of Story/Line: Narrative Form in Six Graphic Novelists: Gabrielle Bell, standing a full head taller than me, rail thin and radiating a muted old world elegance. Bishahk Som, with black hair down to his ass and jeans so tight they had to be experimental. Ellen Crenshaw, bubbly and cheerful, smiling wide behind the thick curly hair obstructing her face. Kevin Mutch, a salt-n’-pepper artiste who looked something like Henry Rollins combined with Andy Warhol. And Karl Stevens, who walked away as soon as he realized what was going on. The Bannister Gallery’s latest show, the Story/Line: Narrative Form in Six Graphic Novelists, certainly appeals to a niche audience. You’re going to be investing a little more time in this exhibit than most. You’re going to be reading... a lot. But the work on display offers something to validate your endeavors: a story. In step with the art, which spans a range of styles and qualities, are also narrative stories. Herein, an entirely new component of art appreciation is triggered. You no longer consider the palate, line work and background alone. You are forced to reconcile word choice, dialogue and

exposition against the visual medium. “Most artists are no damn good with words.” Kevin Mutch admits as I probe the Hipster League of America for answers. “I wanted to be an animator, but I was too lazy.” said Ellen Crenshaw. Mutch replied, “I wanted to be a filmmaker, but I was too shy.” I wondered if there was a difference between the kind of creative block a writer gets versus the kind a graphic novelist experiences. “I don’t have the block, it’s easy to imagine the next thing, visually.” said Mutch. “Depends on the kind of story,” Som interjects, “I always start with a script.”Now the artistry became evident. Bishahk Som’s work orbits around the dialogue. A lot of flowery vocabulary and really specific foods. In “Da’ara City,” Som uses a static aerial landscape perspective to form a narrative with multiple magnifications of city residents. I mentioned earlier that Karl Stevens lost interest in my discussion with the artsy defenders of truth and justice and meandered off. This was disappointing. Stevens’ work is among the most appealing on display. A stark realism stylized by heavy cross-hatching, Stevens offers amusing content. Most of the panels from his work are episodic, representing a period past in Boston. There’s a beagle’s contemplative internal monologue, a bunch of topless nudies, a selfie of Stevens getting baked at 3 a.m., and my personal favorite,

Sapinsley Hall

$5 RIC/ $15 General Admission

“Reason no. 9901 not to ride the T on acid.” Ellen Crenshaw’s work had more a film than comic feel to it. This was ironic, considering that she herself admitted that her work was basically storyboarding. Crenshaw has a cool little story to tell, though. The disappointment of a deflating romance represented in a cartoony, fantastic format. I didn’t realize it at first, but Crenshaw is responsible for my hands down favorite piece of art ever on display at the Bannister Gallery. A tandem project with Stephen Cartisano, “America’s Past Time” is an ultra-disturbing depiction of a bloody-thirsty baseball ump. The composition is super clean, and atmospherically bleak. If you have two minutes, read this comic. There’s a nice twist, even if it is a bit of a logical fallacy. The dialogue is as striking and stylized as the artwork, as the ump declares “They will do whatever is asked of them...if you simply tell them it’s alright.” Yeah, some dude gets iced with a bat.

trisha brown dance co. Performing arts Series Mar. 6, 7:30 P.M. Roberts Hall Auditorium $5 RIC/$35 General Admission

Gabrielle Bell has ten comics on display, word heavy with a recurrent bear motif. Kevin Mutch wins the creativity award for a panel-by-panel recreation of an old school comic. The clincher being that Mutch provides his own original narrative, satirical and honestly funny. I would argue these graphic novelists are more complete creatively than many who only deal with only one artistic medium. There isn’t a great deal of cross section between visual and verbal artists. As someone who can tackle any of the performing arts with gusto, but completely suffocates when forced to represent something visually, I cannot understate how impressed I am with these indie weirdos and their work. Story/Line: Narrative Form in Six Graphic Novelists runs through March 1st. The Bannister Gallery is open to visitors Tues through Fri, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Anchor photo By Alex BVerard Students viewing the narratives hung last week in the Bannister Gallery.

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Muir Quartet gives a lesson in Beethoven roBin SoareS anchor Staff When I think of Beethoven I tend to think of obvious pieces like “Fur Elise” and “Moonlight Sonata” that I butchered during piano lessons as a child. Having studied music, I am no stranger to the fact that Beethoven was also known for countless complex pieces that have no rhyme or reason (pun definitely intended), and are, to many people too complex to please an ordinary musical palate. And Beethoven’s music is certainly anything but ordinary. Last Monday the Muir String Quartet was back at RIC’s Sapinsley Hall to continue their series with the Beethoven cycle. The performance lasted approximately 90 minutes and did not have an intermission. The chosen pieces precisely represented Beethoven’s complexity and eccentricity and reminded me of why many people do not ‘get’ classical music. The first segment, Quartet in A Major, Op. 18, No. 5 began with a light and mellow feel, then took many unexpected turns. The piece went winding through whimsical, fluttery sounds that briefly filled me with a childlike wonder before turning into a tense, rigid blending of ominous overtones. First violinist Peter Zazofsky announced prior to the piece that it was filled with emotional tension and chaos. No doubt. At times I felt so much emotional tension in the pieces in the segment that I was certain Beethoven was a bit troubled when he

composed them. In each piece I could sense feelings of love, sadness, torture, betrayal, fascination, and sexual frustration. As the emotional rollercoaster continued toward the end of the first segment, I sat in awe of the symphonic mastery permeating the room with only four instruments. Whether I liked the pieces or not, I couldn’t help but appreciate the untamed, musical gibberish being translated with ease by such talented players. The second segment, Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 unfolded with wide-eyed Zazofsky announcing that it was “designed for a cold February night” and that the pieces were “all about dislocation”. I repeat; no doubt. There was definitely a strong sense of emotional detachment as forewarned, and nothing I heard was expected, repeated or even made sense at times. The first piece of the segment boasted some intentional wrong notes adding to the melodic frenzy. In the next-to-last piece of the final segment, I noted a particularly sad and beautiful melody reminiscent of two lovers painfully bidding each other farewell. The last piece began with a ‘merry-old-land-of-Oz’ sort of feel and wound up as an explosion of tumultuous, built-up frustration that penetrated the wall of tension like a deep, dark secret getting out for the first time. If I smoked, I might’ve needed a cigarette. The Muir String Quartet will return with another cycle of Beethoven, Monday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Our vaginas are sensitive things—both physically and emotionally. This struggle is exactly why the “Vagina Monologues” was begun by Eve Ensler in 1996—we don’t know how to talk about vaginas. Women find it so odd to think about their vaginas, which is one of the things this production seeks to remedy. The play is essentially a collection of women’s stories and reactions to interviews about their relationships, sex and violence. The characters in the play talk about their vaginas and what their personal thoughts and experiences are. These range from a reluctant reflection on past embarrassments from an elderly woman to the rantings of a woman whose vagina is “pissed off” with tampons and gynecologist visits. One woman had never even seen her own vagina, while another preferred to think of it as a piece of furniture to cover up the-supposed-disgusting reality of what was really “down there.” The performance put on by the women of RIC was both heartbreaking and hilarious. They captured the pain and healing which accompanies

rape, while also providing many laughs with funny stories and side comments. My personal favorite had to be the rendition of all different types of moans which women make by Deirdre O’Donnell who played the part of a sex worker. Although the play provided many laughs, its main purpose is to open people’s minds to the violence which 1 out of 3 women are faced with, sexually and domestically every year. Not only did the play get people thinking about things which are swept under the rug by our society, but it also raised over $1,000 for a local organization called Inn Motion Inc. Inn Motion was started in 2011 by RIC graduates seeking to provide a safe place for teens and young adults in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex communities. If you would like to find out more information on Inn Motion Inc, you can visit their Facebook Page. The members of Feminists United meet in the Women’s Center every Wednesday during free period if you are interested in their message.

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Darwin remixed for a modern audience By JaMeS lucey a&e eDitor When a man who was born in a log cabin raps about Charles Darwin, you listen. “The Rap Guide to Evolution” at Sapinsley Hall last Monday was an eclectic, thought-provoking show. MC Baba Brinkman infused a one act performance with a wealth of evolutionary information. And what’s more, he did so with mad style. First, I have to give props to DJ Jamie Simmonds for providing the best pre-show atmosphere ever created at a RIC Performing Arts Series Performance. I couldn’t help but to bob my head along. When Baba Brinkman made his first entrance, the audience’s attention snapped immediately to his intricate rhymes…and what I would describe as a decidedly Canadian flow.

“My job when I step on stage is to show that I’m legit.” Brinkman told me. What’s more legit than evolutionary theory? A two hour performance rife with statistics and homages to hip-hop culture in the context of Darwinian Theory. Brinkman explored an array of subjects and provoked deep reflection on the nature of our humanity. The first song performed was a diss track calling out Creationists. It’s probably in Brinkman’s best interest to keep this show out of the state of Mississippi. Brinkman’s rap style seemed at first to be a little watered down, almost apologetic (see, “decidedly Canadian”). But when he pulled up his hood and took to revamping a Mobb Deep track, he absolutely unloaded. He was aggressive and nasty with his rhymes. That’s

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what we on the East Coast like to see. This more aggressive steez was prompted by an interlude lecture regarding the rates of gun violence in young males; Americans versus the rest of the world (guess who’s young men kill each other the most? U-S-A! U-S-A!). There was of course a Darwinian piece to this. Brinkman argued that because young men in urban neighborhoods are raised without socially acceptable means of competition (sports, arts, education, etc.), they must instead resort to violence as a means of asserting their masculinity. What surprised me was Brinkman’s history as a performer. I had him pegged as a spoken word poet, I felt it in my guts. “I never wrote spoken word,” he said. So much for my instincts. Brinkman admitted he came up as a performer rapping at house shows when he was nineteen. This made sense, considering he did a freestyle using Q&A from the audience as a lyrical basis. Legit, indeed. What made this show so engaging was the pace. It was constructed like a good musical, with scenes of dialogue advancing the plot in between the big numbers. Brinkman spoke frankly to the audience at points, provided humorous anecdotes, and other times provided stimulating mini-lectures. But this was “The Rap Guide to Evolution”, and accordingly, there was no shortage of bangin’ beats and sick rhymes. Stand out moments of the show included the ultra-awkward “I’m a African”, a Dead Prez song which requires a call and answer of the title. This was founded on the evolutionary theory which states all human ancestors came from the African continent; i.e., even the most Caucasian among us can claim some African heritage. Watching old white people squirm in their seats as the whole crowd shouted “I’m a African” was well worth the price of admission. To be fair, after the show I heard a girl say, “As an African-American, that offended me.” Can’t win ‘em all, Baba. “The Rap Guide to Evolution” was an intellectual exercise as well as an entertaining show. I appreciate anyone who tries something different, and I truly admire when that different thing is professionally executed. Charles Darwin and hip-hop should go together like peanut butter and asphalt. Instead, this was a superbly palatable performance. Legit as can be, ain’t no one more polite than a Canadian MC.

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Small Wonders Adam Tawfik Anchor Staff The short film categories at the Academy Awards are the equivalent of, say a Yodeling category at the Grammys. Let’s suppose that one of these lucky recipients spotted a hot piece of booty and used as their pick-up line, “Hey babe, I’m an Oscar winner!” That sexy hypothetical person would probably perk up and ask, “What for?” Still invigorated by the enthusiasm, our winner would reply “For my animated short.” The fizzle’s gone! Outside of a few art house venues- like the Cable Car, which is presented 2013’s Oscar nominated animated shorts last week- and the Academy voters, these films don’t get much attention. Granted, this is my first time watching Oscar nominated animated shorts (so I have frame of reference really), but on the whole, I must confess that I felt underwhelmed by the choices. Out of those nominees, only the UK-produced stop-motion “Head Over Heels” was stellar. The film, which is about a middle-aged couple who have a strange predicament with gravity, is equally adept in conveying the humorous misadventures and ultimate poignancy of their situation. I must also commend filmmakers Timothy Reckart and Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly for their use of puppets whose presence in animation is sadly diminishing; indeed this art form provided the husband and the wife a great range of expressiveness (particularly around the eyes) that the

characters in the other films lacked. Somewhat surprisingly, the other film I liked was also stop-motion, a form I usually find to be unwieldy. “Fresh Guacamole” by PES, has a very simple premise. In two minutes, it simply presents the act of preparing guacamole, but does it with a surrealistic flair, substituting the ingredients with such objects as grenades (for avocadoes), red die (for peppers), and white die (for garlic). Although not quite the cinematic achievement of Courtesy of National Film and Television Schools “Head Over Heels,” “Fresh Guacamole” does at least have some quirky charm. acter and it had several dull intervals. Its 2D Charm is something of which the other frames are gorgeous like a Japanese landscape, three have none of. Some might think they but the 3D drawings leave a lot to be desired. have charm, but as far as I’m concerned, “Paperman,” however, is the real train wreck. they’re simply laden in sentimentality. “Mag- Telling the story of two city office workers gie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” the least who fall in love at first sight at the train station crappy of the three, starts off strong with an (and get reunited via magical paper airplanes), acerbic backbone (a la The Simpsons), but “Paperman” was a dreary gooey mess from the quickly veers into soppiness when it becomes beginning to end. I was amazed by the lackabout Maggie’s efforts to save a cocoon from luster animation, especially considering this the clutches of a serial insect-killing bully. was produced by Disney, yet it more closely “Adam and Dog” and “Paperman,” however, resembles the stodgy Pixar drawing style. were disasters from the onset, although one of A significant part of my disappointment these two most is likely to win the Oscar be- with the nominees stems from the fact that cause of their big-name backers. “Adam and a bonus, un-nominated film blew those five Dog,” which was about a wild dog’s bonding flicks, in terms of animation and narrative, with humans, at least tried to tell an existen- out of the park. It is my sincerest regret that tially profound story, but unlike “Head Over I cannot provide any names on the creative Heels,” it did not have a strong sense of char- personnel behind the French seven-minute

“Warm Bodies,” Cold Reception Ty Dugan Lifestyles Editor It is obvious director and writer Jonathan Levine took some liberties with zombie-lore, as it is known today. In no uncertain terms, he encourages “people to be open-minded,” in his interview with the Boston Herald. He even explains that the film is “very grounded in the science of zombie-ism.” This is arguable, but what can certainly be said is that the film is a new take on the modern mythos of zombies and how media portrays them. The concept in this film of love reviving the Corpses (as they are called by the living) may seem a bit ridiculous. But for most audiences, this is probably no more ridiculous than a girl trying to decide between a vapid vampire or a shirtless werewolf. The film dangles loosely on a string of good-faith. The promise that a solid expla-

nation or plausible resolution is going to be delivered is not necessarily unfulfilled, but they certainly skirt the issue and distract the audience long enough with humor and antics, enough so that the credits roll and one may actually ask “Well, now what?” “Warm Bodies” places a romantic comedy into a zombie-apocalypse, essentially creating an inevitable humorous situation out of a critically-dark setting. R, the Romeo of the zombies portrayed by Nicholas Hoult, has a satirical internal monologue that paces the film well enough and lets the audience know when it is okay to laugh again. The word awkward cannot be stressed enough. If Twitter still existed in the zombie apocalypse, the main love interest Julie (Teresa Palmer) might hasthtag, #NecroFeelYa or #ThatAwkardMomentW h e n Yo u I n t ro d u c e Yo u r Z o m b i e B o yfriendToYourFanaticalFather’. Though the

jokes are funny, the story is really just absent. The film slouches in the beginning, dragging you to the scene where R eats Julie’s ex-boyfriend Perry (the constantly-fabulous Dave Franco). From here, we see the film pick up and some pieces pull together. Apparently, brains give zombies the feelings and memories of those whom they consume, hence their addiction to this specific part of the body. However, starvation from brains or a sense of giving in to the terminal fate of a zombie results in deteriorating into a subzombie classified as “bonies”. Yes, bonies. Bonies are skeletal shades of the beings they once were, more of a dramatic danger than the scuffling dead that R and his buddies represent. Unfortunately, their existence abides no logical reason, but the film moves on, expecting the audience to do the same. The ending is a little cheap and predictable but the wrap-up is cute and worth

triumph (IMDB, astoundingly has no record of it and a Google search was of little help) and I am only 90% sure that the title is “Dipped.” Anyway, this story is pure artistic genius. Its protagonist is a middle aged art thief (paintings specifically), whose latest heist at a museum exhibition on Cubism. The film evokes (and more importantly maintains) a blissfully anarchic tone, as we witness the thief both figuratively and literally consume and inhabit the masterpieces he steals, in some excellently conceived montages. I feel impelled to praise the maestro of the jazzy score, which played a large role in enhancing the absurdity, chicness, and Frenchness of the film (every other film in this program had that same generic pseudo-classical score with a chorus of flutes playing every minute or so). “Dipped” (I think) is worth the price of admission alone.

sitting through. All-in-all, the movie will do well because it appeals to all the right niches. TwiHards will feel the vibe of starcrossed lovers while hipsters will push their thick-framed glasses up to the soundtrack and thrift-shop appearance of the undead. Any horror fans will not be overly disappointed with action in the film and comedy aficionados can certainly appreciate the humor that thrives in the entire story. Something was certainly needed to jumpstart the characters back to life. The humor might be the true warming sensation about this movie, the real lifeline that keeps the heart of this film pumping. Without it, all other necessary organs fail. Had it not been for Rob Corddry’s well-delivered lines and the decent application of gags throughout the script, the rest of the film might have been a pretty stiff experience that is brutally beaten despite being double-tapped. A sure-fire win for an easy date night out, the film only runs 97 minutes, so if you are looking for a quick-flick on a Thursday night, this might be the perfect choice.

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the game, and the team would not give up their lead. Nyheem Sanders three pointer expanded the lead to 4, and the team was up 63-59 with 42 seconds left. The team finished strong at the free throw line to end it and the final was 69-60 Anchormen. DeCiantis had 18 points on the strength of five threes. Burton posted another double-double with 10 points and rebounds. Roberts and Sanders each contributed 10 points of their own. The final regular season game of the year came on the 16th versus Keene State. A win would clinch the outright 2013 Little East Conference Regular Season Championship and would secure home court advantage throughout the tournament. It was a close first half, but

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the Anchormen held a 36-30 halftime lead. It was all Anchormen in the second half. The team scored the first 10 points of the half to lead 46-30, and eventually got their lead to 53-32 with 14:36 left in the game. Keene State would get as close as 14, but the Anchormen wouldn’t let them sniff a comeback. The final score would be 86-64. Five players scored in double figures, as Carter scored 18 to go with 9 rebounds while DeCiantis scored 10 with 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Sanders scored 18, Roberts posted 12, and Burton had 11. RIC finishes the year at 22-3 and the LEC regular season champion for a 6th time in nine seasons. They are the top seed in the Little East Tournament and will host 8th seeded UMass Dartmouth Tuesday, February 19 at The Murray Center in their first playoff game.

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a second place effort in the 800m, finishing in 1:57.99. Jarrel James earned N.E. Alliance honors and was the Little East Champion in the 200m with a fourth place effort, finishing in 23.26. For Women’s Track, Jaimee Dorsey won three Little East titles and the Anchorwomen placed fourth with a score of 86 out of ten teams. Southern Maine won the title with a score of 138. She was the Alliance Champion in the 400 meter dash, finishing in 57.06, while capturing the Little East title and finishing second overall in both the 55 meter dash, finishing in 7.34 and the 200 meter dash, finishing in 25.96. Daria Braboy placed first in the triple jump, finishing with 10.78 and second in the 400m, finishing in 58.02.

Rhode Island College participated in the NEISDA championship, which took place from February 8 to the 10. Rhode Island College finished in 10th place out of the whole event field. RIC placed 13th in the 200 Yard Freestyle Relay, finishing with a time of 1:48.69. Marykate McCutcheon finished seventh in the 500 Yard Freestyle, finishing in 5:21.81. Abbie Leazes finished 12th in the 500 Yard Freestyle, finishing in 5:28.87. Emily Thompson and Sophie Kanno both took part in the 100 Yard Butterfly, Thompson placed 9th finished in 1:03.27, while Kanno placed 12th finished in 1:04.53. RIC then placed 8th in the 400 Yard Medley Relay. The second day started off with the 200 Yard Medley Relay, in which RIC placed 12th and finished it in 2:00.

Abbie Leazes placed second in the 400 Yard IM, finishing in 4:51.48. Emily Thompson placed 9th in the 50 Yard Butterfly, finishing in 28.44. In the 100 Yard Backstroke, Kristen Wilkinson placed 36th finishing in 1:10.96. Sophie Kanno finished 100 Yard Breaststroke in 1:09.94 placing 9th. In the 1000 Yard Freestyle, Marykate McCutcheon finished in 11:00.43, placing 3rd. The final event for the day was the 800 Yard Freestyle Relay, in which RIC placed 10th. On the third and final day, the Anchorwomen took part in five events. Marykate McCutcheon competed in the 1650 Yard Freestyle, placing 3rd. In the 50 Yard Backstroke Emily Thompson placed 17th. In the 200 Yard Butterfly Abbie Leazes placed 14th. Sophie Kanno placed 9th in the 100 Yard IM. The final event that RICparticipated in was the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay and placed 17th.

the game strong. Everyone was involved and it feels great going into Tuesday after a win like this.” For RIC, Vandell Andrade was in foul trouble all day, playing only 13 minutes, but tallied four points and 12 rebounds. Senior forward Court Burns scored 12 and grabbed 5 boards while senior guard Ashley O’Dell scored a game-high 17 off the bench. RIC’s 8-6 LEC record found them in a three-way tie with UMass Dartmouth and Eastern Connecticut, but unfortunately, the Anchorwomen were the odd team out and got the five seed in this week’s conference

playoffs. This means that the girls have to travel for a 7pm Tuesday night quarterfinal at four-seeded EastConn (10-14). The winner is likely to play at the topseeded Huskies of Southern Maine (24-1, 13-1) in the semifinals on Friday. The LEC final, with the right to go dancing, will be held on Saturday. Despite these road obstacles the Anchorwomen face, captain Court Burns is excited about the postseason. “I am so proud of the way our team is playing,” said Burns. “Everything has been clicking for us. We have been executing out game plans and have been playing with a lot of confidence. I am really excited to head in the postseason with the way we have been playing.”

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URI keeps it close with #9 Butler eDDie Pannone SPortS eDitor As the URI Rams headed into the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, no one thought they would stand a chance against a college basketball power like the Butler Bulldogs. With just a 6-13 record, the Rams would face their toughest opponent of the season and a team that has been to the Final Four in back to back years in the ninth ranked Bulldogs. However, in the world of college athletics, no team is safe from an upset scare. The Rams opened up the first half strong, and had Butler trailing for much of it. At one point, URI held a 25-16 lead over the Bulldogs, but would have that lead evaporate near the end of the half.

With his team down 28-25, Butler’s Rotnei Clarke drilled a three pointer as part of a 12-3 run to tie the game at 28 apiece. Eventually, Butler took a 30-28 lead on the strength of two free throws, but Xavier Munford of the Rams then hit two free throws of his own knotting the score up at 30-30. Andre Malone regained the lead for URI with a 9 foot jump shot, making the score 32-30 with 1:32 left in the half. Neither team would score in the final 92 seconds of play and URI headed to the locker room with the lead. With an upset in their mind, URI hoped the second half would see them continue their success. Butler didn’t let it happen, scoring the first 13 points of the half and taking a 43-32 lead. The Rams would keep it close, but could never really dig deep

into the Butler lead. The game remained close in large part to great Ram free throw shooting. The team shot 24-28 from the line (86%), but poor shooting from the field would ultimately do them in. URI tried for one last upset push with 4:14 on the clock, going on a 12-8 run to end the game. Unfortunately, it was too little too late. Despite a valiant effort, Butler held on for a 75-68 win. ‘’They’re a very hard out as you can see,’’ Butler coach Brad Stevens said of the Rams. ‘’They haven’t played a game in league that hasn’t been decided by more than four points. They’ve got skilled guys who can spread you out.’’ For the Rams, the team had three players in double figure scoring. Nikola Malesevic scored 18 points while going a perfect 7-7 at the free throw line, while Mike Powell and Xavier Munford each had 14 points. For Butler, Clarke scored a game high 23 points, including 5 three pointers. Roosevelt Jones scored 18 points, 13 in the second half, to go along with a team high 6 rebounds and four assists.

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RIC men’s basketball number 1 seed for LEC Tournament eDDie Pannone SPortS eDitor The playoffs are almost here and the Anchormen closed out the final week of the regular season with three LEC games. The final regular season home game of the season came February 10th, as the Anchormen faced off against Southern Maine on Senior Day. RIC opened the game strong, going on a 12-4 run in the first 5 minutes to get things started. Southern Maine did not get discouraged by this, staying composed and chipping away at the lead. Eventually, it was cut to a one point Anchormen lead, but RIC responded with another scoring run. This time, a 14-3 run saw the home team take a double digit lead with 5:35 left in the first half. They held this lead and went into the locker room with a 3319 lead. As the second half began, Southern Maine continued to fight. They brought the lead back to single digits at 38-29 with 14:24 left in the game, but that’s as close as they would get. RIC immediately regained its double figure lead after two Steve Roberts free throws, and never let the Huskies back in the game. They pulled away down the stretch, going up by as many 18 and winning 64-46.

Chris Burton finished the game with a double-double, scoring 12 points while grabbing 14 rebounds. Tom DeCiantis scored 14 points, senior Tahrike Carter added in 9 points and the senior Roberts posted 8 rebounds. “Our team defense won this game for us,” said Head Coach Bob Walsh. “The effort today embodied the toughness and intensity that our seniors have brought for four years. I’m really proud of our seniors and this group.” Next up on the schedule was a road match with Western Connecticut on the 13th. The first half featured a number of runs, the first an 11-2 run by the Anchormen in the first 6 minutes. The Colonials responded with a 6-0 run to cut their deficit to 3, but RIC answered with a 9-2 run and held an early 20-10 lead. With 8 minutes left in the half, Western continued eating away at the RIC lead, and the Anchormen only held a three point lead at half 29-26. The second half saw the Colonials come out strong, using the three point shot to take a 9 point lead over RIC 44-35 with 13:31 left. Western would be held scoreless over the next 6 minutes of play while RIC cut the lead back down to a manageable 44-41. A 10-3 RIC run saw them go up 51-50 with six minutes left in

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Anchor photo by Janice Wang Sophomore center Steven Roberts going for a lay-up.

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Anchor photo by Sadie Campanella Freshmen guard Danielle LeBlanc.

If the RIC women’s basketball team wanted to gear up for this week’s Little East tournament, two wins on the road in their final two regular season games was a terrific start. First, the Anchorwomen beat West Conn (18-7, 10-4) 61-54, on Tuesday before Saturday’s spanking of Keene State (9-16, 3-11), 65-48. On Saturday, the Anchorwomen wasted no time inside Keene’s Spaulding Gym against the Owls. Freshman forward Vandell Andrade scored two easy, uncontested lay-ups in the opening two minutes and before you knew it, RIC was up 17-3 midway through the first after a three from sophomore guard

Megan Sewell. An Ashley O’Dell lay-up gave RIC its biggest lead of the first at 24-6 with 7:32 to play. RIC went into the half with 3215 advantage after freshman guard Danielle LeBlanc connected on an outside jumper. The second half was all Anchorwomen. RIC’s lead reached its apex at 22, 41-19, with an O’Dell layup, while the lowest the Anchorwomen’s cushion got was 13 points, 4835, after Keene’s Ryanne Williams made free throw with 8:32 to play. From then on, RIC hit 13 of their next 15 free throw attempts to clinch the 65-48 victory. “We came out strong today,” said Mel Cline. “Even though we had some foul trouble in the second half, we finished

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